MIA 20m

New substation unveiled in Skopje as EVN marks 20th anniversary

Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) – Marking 20 years of EVN’s operations, dedicated work and investment in energy infrastructure, the new TS Central substation was put into operation Friday in Skopje. The €11 million infrastructure project is a strategic step toward ensuring stable electricity supply in »»»

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France24 41m

Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»

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Middle East Observer 54m

Egypt strengthens it’s electricity network grids

Egypt is in talks with Saudi Arabia for an electricity interconnection project at a total investment cost of $1.56 billion and with a 3000 megawatt capacity, Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said on Monday at an Al-Ahram energy conference. The project is set to be operational by 2021, Shaker add»»»

BNE 1h

Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion

Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion

Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim natio»»»

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Gulf News 2h

PIA touches down in London after six-year hiatus

Dubai: After a six-year pause, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) returned to London skies on Sunday, signalling a major milestone in UK-Pakistan air travel. Flight PK-785 departed Islamabad International Airport at 1:19pm (PST), kicking off a service that will operate three weekly flights from »»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Finance Minister: 2026-2027 budget targets LE4 trillion in revenues

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday, 28/3/2026, that the state general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is strategically designed to support both citizens and investors while catalyzing national economic activity. He emphasized that healthcare, education, and social protect»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE stands resilient one month after more than 2,000 Iranian missile and drone attacks

One month after the launch of Iran’s aggressive missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and several Gulf states—beginning on February 28, 2026—targeting both civilian and military infrastructure in the UAE as part of a broader regional escalation that included strikes on ports an»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Nepal's former energy minister arrested in money laundering probe

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's former energy minister Deepak Khadka was arrested on Sunday as part of an investigation into money laundering, police said. The announcement came a day after ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested over their alleged roles in a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Ukrainian president leaves Doha

DOHA: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky left Doha on Sunday morning, after a working visit to the country. The president and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin A»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Energy Minister and Ambassador of Germany to Bulgaria Discuss Bilateral Energy Agenda

Caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank to discuss key issues on the bilateral energy agenda and the current geopolitical situation, the Ministry of Energy press service reported on Sunday. Against t»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Iran foreign minister condemns Israeli killing of three journalists in Lebanon

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned Israel's killing of three journalists in Lebanon the day before. On his official Telegram channel, Araghchi said the killings amounted to "targeted assassination" and "flagrant violation of international law".»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Ukrainian President leaves Doha

Doha, Qatar: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Doha on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, after a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hundreds of Israelis Protest against War, Clash with Police

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorized demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse. Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been takin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Social Policy Minister Says Caretaker Government's Goal Is to Avoid Crisis Affecting People's Daily Lives

The aim of the caretaker Government is to stop the transfer of the effects of the crisis onto people and to reduce the pressure on their daily lives, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday regarding compensation for vulnerable citizens a»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Syria Says Repelled Drone Attack From Iraq on US Base

Syria's assistant defense minister said Sunday that his country's forces had repelled a drone attack from neighboring Iraq targeting one of Syria's last US military bases. "Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory," Si»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Cabinet Introduces Measures to Halt Rise in Prices Caused by Middle East Conflict

In a video published on his Facebook page on Saturday night, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reported that the government is introducing a comprehensive package of measures to halt the rise in prices for Bulgarian consumers caused by the military conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Ministe»»»

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France24 4h

Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon, authorities denounce 'war crime'

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence.  An Israeli strike kill»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oman government announces full acquisition of SalamAir

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, affirming that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate as fully independent brands while preserving their operational identity, fleets and services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

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RT 5h

Fico threatens to block EU’s anti-Russian sanctions package

Bratislava will veto the EU’s proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as well as derail any attempts to simplify the potential accession of Kiev into the bloc, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Slovakia, as well as its souther»»»

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UPI 5h

On This Day, March 29: Last U.S. combat troops leave Vietnam - UPI.com

On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam (some advisers and others remained), ending the United States' direct military involvement in a war that didn't officially end until 1975. 1 of 7 | U.S. troops board a plane at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam, on March 9, 1973. On Mar»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Yemen's Houthis Enter Iran War with Attacks on Israel, While US Marines Arrive in Region

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The firs»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Bulgaria's Membership in NATO Guarantees Bulgaria's Security and Independence – PM Gurov

Commenting on the 22nd anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that in a world full of challenges and growing uncertainty, Bulgaria's membership in NATO is the strongest guarantee of the country's security and independence, the »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israeli Military Says Another Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli ‌military ‌said early Sunday ‌that ⁠one of ⁠its ⁠soldiers ‌was ‌killed during ‌combat ‌in southern ‌Lebanon. "Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak hacohen Katz, aged 22, from New Haven, Connecticut, a soldier of the 890th battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon," a mi»»»

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France24 6h

Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." he Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addictio»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War

Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, includi»»»

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BNE 6h

Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

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BNE 6h

Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

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BNE 6h

Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

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BNE 6h

Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Minister Links Foiled Paris Bank Bombing to Middle East War

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez on Saturday linked a foiled attempt to bomb a Bank of America building in Paris to the war in the Middle East. Police arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device in front of the building, near the Champs-Elysees, in the early hours of Satu»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar succeeded in managing crisis with highest levels of efficiency, competence and transparency: Justice Minister

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that Qatar has successfully managed an exceptional period marked by rapid developments, evolving challenges, and regional uncertainties, demonstrating high lev»»»

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France24 7h

Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the intensifying Middle East war. The move comes amid rising regional tensions, US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and disruptions to Red Sea shipping that threaten global trade and energy markets. Yeme»»»

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RT 7h

Iranian footballers honor children killed in suspected US strike on Minab school (VIDEO)

The Iranian National Football Team paid tribute to the victims of a suspected US strike on a girls’ school in the city of Minab during a match in Türkiye. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh school came on the first day of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, killing more than 175 students an»»»

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France24 7h

France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe

French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy". French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday »»»

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France24 8h

Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington expects its military operation against Iran to wrap up within weeks without the need for ground troops. This comes as G7 nations adopted a declaration on Iran calling for an immediate halt to attacks against civilian populations and infr»»»

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BNE 8h

Designs for Kazakhstan’s futuristic Alatau City released

Rising 272 metres, the landmark skyscraper of Kazakhstan’s planned futuristic Alatau City will boast central atria that draw natural light deep into its floorplates and panoramic views of the surrounding Tian Shan mountains. »»»

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BNE 8h

Armenia secures $300mn syndicated loan for AI data centre project

Armenia has signed a syndicated loan agreement, raising $300mn from six financial institutions to finance Firebird AI’s major artificial intelligence project, the high-tech ministry said on March 27. The project will estab»»»

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The Budapest Times 8h

Orbán: “A pro-Ukraine government would ruin Hungary and our children’s future”

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary’s economic stability and sovereignty would be at risk under a pro-Ukraine government, speaking at a campaign rally in Pécel, where thousands gathered despite rainy weather. Addressing supporters, Prime Minister Orbán said the central issue of the upco»»»

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BNE 8h

Bulgaria unveils €100mn package to curb impact of rising oil prices

Bulgaria’s caretaker government said on March 27 it will roll out targeted measures worth about €100mn to cushion the economic impact of surging global oil prices, a government statement said. The measures aim to preserve »»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Qatar managed ongoingcrisis with efficiency and capability: Justice minister

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadiaffirmed that Qatar has effectively managed the ongoing crisis with “efficiency, capability, awareness, and transparency” under the leadership of HH the Amir. In an interview with »»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

AMIR, Zelensky DISCUSS TIES, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the latest developments in regional and international affairs amid rising tensions in the region, including the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and several regional countries, as wel»»»

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UPI 14h

Nepal's former prime minister arrested over protest crackdowns - UPI.com

The former prime minister of Nepal was arrested early Saturday for his role in protesters being killed by police during youth-led rallies in September 2025 that spread nationwide over social media bans, government corruption and a weak economy. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- »»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Al Khulaifi and EU representative review security situation in region

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the developments in the region and its serio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

PM stresses need to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

PM, Egyptian FM discuss ways to resolve regional disputes

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Saturday. The meeting addressed the developments of the military escalation in the region a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

Prime minister meets Egyptian foreign minister

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty. The meeting addressed the developments of the militar»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting addressed the developments of th»»»

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