Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov met on Monday with Seda Kuzucu, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees representative in Bulgaria, the Labour Ministry reported. The two discussed access to the labour market for citizens who have received and are seeking protec»»»

There is a recorded trip in 2021 during which Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova crossed the Bulgaria–North Macedonia border at Zlatarevo in the same car as Petyo ["the Euro"] Petrov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing to journalists on Monday. "The silence of Prosecutor »»»

London: Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per tonne on the Londo»»»

President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that the hand that would extend to harm civil peace will be cut off. "No one in Lebanon wants civil war, and those who seek to exploit the situation won't succeed," Aoun said, adding that Security forces are implementing strict measures to maintain order, includi»»»

BELGRADE - A series of incidents outside of polling stations were registered in Sunday's local elections in ten self-government units in Serbia. The elections were held in the city of Bor and the municipalities of Smederevska Palanka, Bajina Basta, Kula, Lucani, Arandjelovac, Kladovo, Knjazevac, Ma»»»

Belgrade: Serbia has secured another three-month extension of its gas deal with Russia, President Aleksandar Vucic said Monday after a call with Vladimir Putin, as Belgrade seeks a longer-term agreement. The Balkan nation remains heavily dependent on Russian gas, but has failed to secure a longer c»»»

Mumbai, India: India's rupee fell to a record low of more than 95 to the dollar on Monday, before recovering, despite recent efforts by the central bank to stem its fall. The rupee was among Asia's worst forex performers in 2025, and its underperformance has continued well into this year, hitting n»»»

Dubai: Every year, as winter fades and temperatures begin to climb, the UAE enters one of its most unpredictable weather periods. Sudden thunderstorms, short but intense downpours, strong winds and even dust storms can appear with little warning. Locally, this seasonal transition is known as the Sa»»»

Damascus, March. 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Monday that Syria is seeking to strengthen economic ties with Germany, following meetings with major German companies, highlighting renewed ties built on mutual trust and shared economic interests. In a statement to Alikhbariah news chann»»»

Dubai: Teams in Japan put speed, stamina and teamwork to the test in a quirky endurance event known as the ISU-1 Grand Prix, where competitors race on office chairs. Inspired by the famous Le Mans race, the contest challenges participants to complete as many laps as possible within two hours using »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is in "serious discussions" with "a new, and more reasonable, regime" in Iran with the aim of ending "military operations." "Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council extended its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the marty»»»

Ajman: Ajman Bank has donated Dh200,000 from its charity account to support inmates at the Ajman Police General Headquarters, in a move aimed at strengthening humanitarian initiatives and easing the burden on financially distressed detainees. The contribution was received by Colonel Mohammed Mubara»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has carried out wide maintenance works across key infrastructure following recent weather conditions, including servicing 83 bridges and tunnels and upgrading close to one million square metres of roads. According to the municipality’s 2025 annual report, the works form »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has urged farmers and livestock breeders to follow precautionary measures to protect crops and animals following the recent period of unstable weather. The authority said the guidance focuses on steps to be taken immediately af»»»

A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island. Russia’s Energy Ministry reported that the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil, has docked at»»»

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused the Cherni Lom River to overflow and flood parts of the village of Aprilovo, Targovishte Region. Farmlands, yards, the village church and mosque were flooded, Popovo Municipality reported. Aprilovo Mayor Miran Stoyanov has been at the scene since the»»»

Roadwork has begun in Talas region, with specialists building 61 kilometers of roads as part of the approved road list. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. According to it, these sections are part of the regional transport network development program for 2026»»»

From March 24 to 26, 2026, operational investigative and preventive measures codenamed «Extremist» were conducted in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region reported. According to police, the operation was aimed at countering extremism and identifying and di»»»

Spain has taken an additional step in distancing itself from the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, announcing the closure of its airspace to American aircraft involved in the conflict. Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the decision on Monday, making clear that Madrid will not permi»»»

Tokyo: Japanese locals and tourists packed the country's most stunning cherry blossom spots on Monday to enjoy the dazzling flowers at full bloom. The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boist»»»

Soon-to-be ex-Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was nominated Monday as the front-running candidate for president in the country's new "civilian adminstration," following five years of emergency military rule. File photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/EPA March 30 (UPI»»»

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) will host the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) from May 12 to 14 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Held under the theme “Urban Evolution: A New Vision for Cities and Our Way of Life”, the summit»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have returned 171,490 lost items to their rightful owners in 2025, underscoring their continued focus on proactive policing and community-driven services that enhance safety and quality of life across the emirate. The force’s General Department of Criminal Investigation, through»»»

US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday. Trump claimed his “preference” would be for»»»

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused the Cherni Lom River to overflow and flood parts of the village of Aprilovo, Targovishte Region. Farmlands, yards, the village church and mosque were flooded, Popovo Municipality reported. Aprilovo Mayor Miran Stoyanov has been at the scene since the»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) had won the local elections in all ten local self-government units where voters had cast their ballots earlier in the day. Speaking to reporters at the SNS headquarters in New Belgrade, Vucic th»»»

‎Tripoli’s Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital reported yesterday that, in a remarkable medical achievement, it had successfully implanted 9 deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices for patients suffering from severe motor disorders, over three consecutive days.‎ The procedures were conducted with the »»»

Dubai: Just days after one of the heaviest rainfall episodes recorded in the UAE in decades, many residents may ask a familiar question again: are we going to see more rain, even as the country moves closer to the start of summer? According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the UAE is ex»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's prime minister has ordered an urgent nationwide review following a measles outbreak with more than 600 cases, officials said Monday. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asian nation of 170 million people to assess the scale »»»

Berlin, March 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a roundtable meeting on Monday with representatives of German companies, attended by the ministers of foreign affairs, economy, energy, and emergency and disaster management. During the meeting, companies presented proposals across several econ»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi strongly condemned Iran's attack on a Kuwaiti Armed Forces camp, which resulted in the injury of 10 personnel. He described the attack as "brutal" and a "blatant" indication of Iran's hostile intent towards the»»»

Dubai: The leadership of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai has welcomed the UAE Cabinet's approval of the country's five-year Space Sector Strategy, calling it a defining turning point that will accelerate the nation's rise as a global force in space exploration. The Cabinet, ch»»»

A considerable percentage of deaths in Bulgaria could be averted through treatment or prevention. Latest estimates show that the country has the fifth highest avoidable mortality rate in the European Union. Eurostat data for 2023 indicate that Bulgaria's healthcare policy is ineffective and the qua»»»

Madrid: Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorised, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions re»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution on guarantees and compensations for citizens living and working in high-mountain areas. The document provides for the introduction of regional coefficients to wages and social benefits, as well as monthly »»»

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defense minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorized, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions related to»»»

Trading volume on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange has increased more than eightfold over the past three years. Myktybek Abirov, Deputy General Director of the exchange, announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee. According to the data, trading volume was 27 billion soms in 2023, rose to 109 bi»»»

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to U.S. planes carrying out missions against Iran in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defense minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorized, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions related t»»»

Dubai: Oil and metals prices surged as markets reacted to renewed tensions in the Middle East, with investors adjusting expectations for a potentially extended conflict and its impact on global growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.U.S. crude jumped $1.95 to $101.59 »»»

CAIRO — A consortium led by Orascom Construction has signed a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to develop a 900-megawatt wind farm near Ras Shukeir in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez. The project will be executed under a 25-year build-own-operate (BOO) model by a con»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised Iran’s official media discourse, describing it as disconnected from realities on the ground and lacking credibility. In a post on X, Gargash said Iranian state media rhetoric appeared overly propagandistic and reli»»»

Dubai: Donald Trump has revived an idea he first floated decades ago — as early as 1988 — telling the Financial Times on March 29 that he is still considering whether to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub. At the centre of that strategy is Kharg Island, a small but vital outpost in the A»»»

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov of Bulgaria and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko paid tribute in Kyiv to the victims of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine during an official visit by a Bulgarian government delegation. The trip includes several ministers and marks a high-level show of sol»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war and said fears of the oil price going above $200 were not exaggerated. "I tell President Trump: nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you," Sisi said at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 e»»»

Rockets fired overnight targeted an Iraqi military base inside the Baghdad airport complex, which also houses a support center for the US embassy, Iraq's defense ministry said Monday. The base is near a US diplomatic and logistics hub in the airport complex, which has been repeatedly targeted since»»»

Iran said on Monday its ambassador to Lebanon would remain in his post in Beirut, defying the Lebanese Foreign Ministry, which has declared him persona non grata and told him to leave. With war raging in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, the Iranian envoy's status has emerged as a focal point o»»»

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said the EU “needs urgent repair” and criticized self-defeating energy and migration policies imposed on member states by unelected bureaucrats as well as a growing ideological slant within the bloc. A poll by Eurobazooka late last year indicated that 25% of Poli»»»

The investigating judge in the Beirut port explosion case, Judge Tarek Bitar, concluded his investigations and referred the entire file to State Prosecutir Judge Jamal Hajjar, for his review and opinion, the National News Agency said. NNA said Hajjar will particularly look into the issue of the 70 »»»