US Tells Allies That Ukraine-Bound Arms Could be Sent to Middle East
The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted on Friday the Kiryat Shmona Israeli settlement for the fourth time with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 42 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted on Friday the Kiryat Shmona Israeli settlement for the fourth time with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statem»»»
Suspect in Gilgo Beach slayings expected to plead guilty - UPI.com
Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty on April 8. He is charged with the murders of seven people. Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office March 27 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven wom»»»
Vazrazhdane Presents Its Candidate List for Targovishte, Calls for Free People and Independent Bulgaria
The Vazrazhdane party presented its candidate list for Targovishte's 28th multi-member constituency at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the city on Friday. The event was attended by MP and regional coordinator Veselin Veshev, top-of-the-list candidate Emil Borisov, and Chavdar C»»»
Iraq Pushes to Centralize War Powers Under State Control
Iraqi security sources reported a breakthrough in investigations into rocket and drone attacks on diplomatic and security sites, as political and legal pressure intensifies to confine decisions of war and peace to the state. A security source familiar with the probe told Asharq Al-Awsat that author»»»
Lebanese Army ‘Repositions’ Itself in the South to Avoid Contact with Israel
The Lebanese army and security forces are carrying out a “preventive” redeployment of units in the south under Israeli fire, in a move seen as aimed at avoiding direct contact or friction with Israeli forces. The step comes amid the absence of a political decision to confront Israeli incursions mil»»»
Rubio tells allies Iran war will continue 2-4 more weeks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the war with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, three sources with direct knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. This is the first time a senior U.S. official suggested the war would continue beyond the four»»»
Caretaker Energy Minister: Bulgaria First in EU to Launch Aid Scheme for Energy-Intensive Industries
Bulgaria will be the first EU country to implement a support scheme for energy-intensive industries, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers, where a package of measures related to the consequences of the Middle East crisis was presented. T»»»
More Arrested for Electoral Crimes on Friday
Thirty-eight people were detained during Friday's specialized police operation in Blagoevgrad Region, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev told a news briefing here on Friday evening. The operation covered not only crimes against citizens' political rights but also the wh»»»
Caretaker Economy Minister: Government Delays Toll Charges, Brings Forward Agricultural Payments
The government is delaying the introduction of toll charges for the transport sector and bringing forward payments in agriculture, caretaker Economy and Industry Minister Irina Shtonova said on Friday at the Council of Ministers while presenting a package of measures related to the impact of the Mi»»»
Israel Army Confirms Struck Two Nuclear Sites in Iran
The Israeli military confirmed it struck a heavy water reactor and a uranium processing plant in central Iran on Friday, as it targeted nuclear sites in the country. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force... struck the heavy water plant in Arak, central Iran," the military said in a statement, d»»»
Child dies in flash floods after being swept away in wadi
Dubai: A child has died after being swept away by fast-flowing water in a wadi in the Wilayat of Izki in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah governorate, authorities said on Friday, as severe weather continued to affect several parts of the country. Oman’s Search and Rescue Department said emergency teams were di»»»
Russian oil tanker skips Cuba, docks in Venezuela; 2nd tanker in limbo - UPI.com
People walk past rubbish accumulating in the streets of Havana on Wednesday. The Caribbean nation has been experiencing a severe energy crisis with the island nation virtually out of fuel. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- A tanker carrying Russian fuel initially headed to Cuba end»»»
The role of Syrian women in the country’s economic recovery and social stability
Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Women are emerging as a key pillar in Syria’s economic recovery, supporting production and strengthening social stability amid growing efforts to expand their participation across various sectors. In a statement to SANA, Maysa Dahman, member of the Businesswomen Committee »»»
Government Unveils Measures to Cushion Effect of Middle East Conflict
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his ministers announced Friday a package of measures aiming to Cushion the effect of the Middle East crisis. At a news briefing in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, he said that the package of measures aims to prevent the transmission of tensions alon»»»
NOC signs MoU with Chevron to conduct technical study of offshore block NC 146
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with US energy giant Chevron to conduct a comprehensive technical study of offshore Block NC 146. Block NC 146 – exploring promising offshore potentialThe NOC Chairman »»»
US, Israel Unlikely to Achieve ‘Regime Change’ in Iran, Says Merz
The US-Israeli war against Iran is unlikely to lead to "regime change", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, as the month-long conflict showed no signs of abating. "Is regime change really the goal?" he said at a forum in Frankfurt organized by the FAZ newspaper. "If that's the goal, I don»»»
Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Crisis
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the telephone conversation, Araghchi and Lavrov discussed and exchan»»»
U.S. pressures Uruguay to break trade ties with China, minister says - UPI.com
Uruguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Gabriel Oddone said the pressure by the United States to break trade ties with China is applied daily and channeled through different areas of the bilateral relationship. File Photo by Federico Gutierrez/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Uruguayan Minister of Economy a»»»
New bridge links give Al Maryah motorists faster access to E12 highway
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has advised motorists to make use of new route options connecting Al Maryah Island to the E12 highway, offering shorter travel distances and smoother journeys across the capital. According to DMT, the two bridges provide multiple acces»»»
Committee approves 25 ethics breaches against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick - UPI.com
A House ethics committee found that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found Friday that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherf»»»
BSP Will Oppose Any Potential Shale Gas Extraction in Bulgaria - Party Leader Zarkov
Speaking in Dobrich on Friday, Krum Zarkov, Chair of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), said that the party will oppose any potential shale gas extraction in Bulgaria. He emphasized that such intentions pose risks to the land, water, and environment and should not be recon»»»
No Proposals Made to Open Voting Sections at Honorary Consulates in UK, US, Turkiye
Rositsa Mateva, Deputy Chair and Spokesperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC), said on Friday that heads of diplomatic or consular missions have not submitted proposals to open voting sections at honorary consulates in the UK, US and Turkiye for Bulgaria's April 19 parliamentary elections.»»»
UN Appeals for $80 Mn for Refugees, Hosts in Iran
The United Nations said Friday it had launched an $80-million appeal to address the urgent humanitarian needs of nearly two million refugees in Iran and their host communities as the Middle East war rages. Iran hosts the largest number of refugees in the world and has a significant migrant populati»»»
More Than 300 US Troops Injured Since Start of Iran War
More than 300 US troops have been wounded since the start of the Iran war on February 28, US Central Command said on Friday. "Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 US service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 273 troops have retu»»»
Israeli Military Kills Two in Raid, Says Palestinian Ministry
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men on Friday during a raid north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based health ministry and relatives said, while the army said troops had shot at instigators of stone throwing. "The young man Mustafa Asaad Hamad (22 years old) was killed by Israeli gunfire in Kufr »»»
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities Have Been Targeted After Israel Says Attacks ‘Will Escalate and Expand’
Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»
G7 Ministers Urge End to Attacks Against Civilians in Middle East War
G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement, released in the name of all G7 members, including the United States, called for "an immediat»»»
Slavery Resolution: US Refuses to Pay Reparations Because Its Debt-Laden System Can't Afford Them
A UN General Assembly resolution calling the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity” won 123 votes in favor, with only the US, Israel and Argentina openly opposing and 52 abstaining. "I am happy with the vote as it shows unity outside the collective West against all forms of »»»
US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian uranium processing plant
U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a uranium processing facility in central Iran on Friday, the country's atomic energy organization said. "The plant in Ardakan, located in Yazd Province, was targeted minutes ago in an attack by the American-Zionist enemy," it said on its Telegram channel, adding the attack »»»
Bolsonaro placed under temporary house arrest after hospital discharge - UPI.com
A supporter of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro poses during a vigil outside DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, on Friday. Bolsonaro was discharged after two weeks in the hospital with acute pneumonia and returned home under house arrest, as ordered by the Supreme Court. Photo by Andre »»»
Ventsislav Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party for Ruse 19th and Sofia 25th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ventsisla»»»
Myuzhgyan Kamberova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Pleven 15th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Myuzhgyan»»»
Bulgarian and UK Naval Special Forces Hold Joint Training
A joint training exercise between servicepersons from the Naval Special Forces unit of the Bulgarian Navy and personnel from 42 Commando of the United Kingdom's Royal Marines took place from March 18 to 27, 2026, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry's press service said on Friday. During the exercises, h»»»
Denitsa Sacheva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Denitsa S»»»
Top-of-the-list Candidates by Constituency: Full List
Following are all top-of-the-list candidates for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, for all 31 constituencies. The information about the candidates was provided by the parties and coalitions at BTA's request and also includes information from official websites of institutions and organizati»»»
France Hits Back at Lavrov, Says Russia Does Not Defend International Law
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Russia does not defend international law either in Ukraine or Iran with its actions, in response to comments made by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in an interview on French TV. "Mr. Lavrov was able to calmly spread his propagand»»»
Hristo Petrov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Haskovo 29th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hristo Pe»»»
Gergana Aleksova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Targovishte 28th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Gergana A»»»
Hristo Terziyski Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Kyustendil 10th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hristo Te»»»
Nikola Todorov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Nikola To»»»
Hasan Hasanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hasan Has»»»
Slavi Vasilev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Silistra 20th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Slavi Vas»»»
Viktor Stoyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Anti-Corruption Bloc for Ruse 19th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Viktor St»»»
Yordan Mitsikulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Kyustendil 10th and Pazardzhik 13th
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Yordan Mi»»»
Nezhdet Shaban Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Targovishte 28th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Nezhdet S»»»
Qatar reaffirms support for OHCHR to meet its mandate
Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its continued role as a key supporter of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in fulfilling its mandate, including by hosting the UN Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, p»»»
3 killed, 2 injured in tour helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rescue personnel help survivors after a helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii, Thursday. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard March 27 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and two injured in a helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. The two survivors were taken to »»»
Oslo steps up defence plan, strengthens control in border region
A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»
Zlatitsa Radeva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Siyanie (Radiance) for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Zlatitsa »»»