War pressures precious metals markets in the Gulf
Damascus, March 24 (SANA) – Escalating tensions in the Gulf amid the ongoing regional war are increasingly impacting trade in gold, silver, and other precious metals, extending economic disruptions beyond oil and gas and raising risks for major trading hubs, particularly Dubai. The sector relies he»»»
Pakistan Embassy marks Pakistan Day with gaiety
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha on Monday celebrated Pakistan Day in a simple and graceful ceremony. Ambassador HE Muhammad Aamer hoisted the national flag, while messages from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,»»»
Indian PM urges de-escalation, warns of global fallout from West Asia crisis
The Embassy of India in Qatar on Monday released the text of an address delivered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, where he spoke at length on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its far-reaching implications for India and the world. Highlighting that the crisis has persis»»»
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security, as well as the impact on international shipping and the global economy.
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security»»»
AfD sets new electoral record in former West Germany
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reached an electoral milestone outside of its traditional political heartland, the second such achievement in less than a month. The party secured nearly 20% of the vote in regional elections in the western German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. AfD finish»»»
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
The owner of OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content that is credited with revolutionising the online porn industry, has died at the age of 43. Leonid Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago, had purchased the company in 2018 from its two UK-based founders, OnlyFans said. The»»»
Five Political Forces Would Enter Parliament If Elections Were Held Today, Alpha Research and Market Links Surveys Show
If the elections were held today, five parties would enter the 52nd National Assembly, according to surveys conducted by the sociological agencies Alpha Research and Market Links, published on the bTV website. The surveys were presented in the special bTV programme "Elections 2026. Bulgaria Decides»»»
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer aged 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born billionaire owner of the adult content site OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer, according to multiple media reports. Radvinsky “passed away peacefully” following a prolonged illness, Bloomberg cited an emailed statement from the »»»
UK summons Iranian ambassador over alleged destabilizing activities
London, March 23 (SANA) – The UK Foreign Office on Monday summoned Iran’s ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, to protest what it described as destabilizing activities and hostile actions targeting the country’s security. According to AFP, a Foreign Office spokesperson said the move follows for»»»
Tunisia and Germany mark 70 years of ties, deepening multidimensional cooperation (Factbox)
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Tunisia and Germany have maintained long-standing and diversified bilateral relations, marked by sustained political, economic, and technical cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 7, 1956,...»»»
Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has lost a key referendum on a constitutional reform which had turned into a vote on her government. The result gives around 54% to the "No" campaign and 46% to the "Yes" vote which Meloni had backed. In a video posted on social media even before all the ballot»»»
Colombian military aircraft crashes with 125 aboard, many feared dead
Bogota: A Colombian military plane carrying 125 troops and crew crashed on take off Monday, with as many as 80 people aboard feared dead. The Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle flo»»»
EU ‘at end of queue’ for Russian energy amid global supply shock – Putin envoy
The EU risks becoming the last in line among buyers of Russian energy resources as Moscow expands projects with other countries amid the fuel price shock triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned. In a post on X on Monday, Dmitriev wrote that the EU is “at th»»»
New details from a leaked audio recording suggest a coordinated intelligence-linked operation targeting Hungary’s foreign minister
The recording indicates that journalist Szabolcs Panyi, the same guy who recently started spreading the bot hoax, shared FM Szijjártó's phone number with a foreign intelligence service. He states: “I gave them two numbers… they also see these two,” describing a system where calls can be tracked—who»»»
PM: We will not go to war for the Ukrainians
During his stop in Hódmezővásárhely as part of his country tour, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the government’s key achievements and priorities, focusing on support for young people, national wealth, and Hungary’s position on the war in Ukraine. Addressing local residents, Prime Minister Orb»»»
We will take over and transform Brussels, PM tells Patriots’ Grand Assembly
At the 1st Patriots' Grand Assembly in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined a clear political strategy to reshape the European Union, emphasizing national sovereignty, coordinated action among patriotic forces, and a coming shift in Europe’s balance of power. Opening the event, Prime Mini»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Launches Election Campaign in Kardzhali
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) officially launched its campaign in Kardzhali Region for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, with great optimism, hope and full mobilization of its structures, the party's press office said. The candidates for the Kardzhali 9th Multi-member Constitu»»»
Israel says captured two Hezbollah members in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said Monday that it had captured two Hezbollah members during ground operations in south Lebanon after they surrendered. "During an activity to locate weapons in southern Lebanon, (Israeli) troops identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire »»»
Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs after warning
At least three Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, hours after the Israeli army issued a warning for residents of the area to evacuate. Live broadcasts showed clouds of smoke over the southern suburbs, which are considered a Hezbollah stronghold and have not been hit since Frid»»»
Saudi Arabia says drone intercepted in country's east
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it had intercepted and destroyed a drone in the country's Eastern Province on Monday evening. In a statement, official spokesman Turki Al Maliki confirmed that the unmanned aerial vehicle had been detected and neutralised.»»»
Qatar plans over 188 projects to boost trade, targets $100 billion in foreign investment
Doha: Qatar plans to implement more than 188 projects and initiatives as part of its strategy to develop the trade and investment sector between 2024 and 2030, according to a report by Qatar Television. The initiatives, led by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, form part of the country’s broade»»»
Airfares to stay up globally as Iran war disrupts flights, drives up fuel costs
Dubai: The war in the Middle East has been pushing up travel costs worldwide, as surging fuel prices and airline disruptions push airfares higher and reduce availability on key international routes. What started as an energy market shock is now feeding directly into airline pricing decisions across»»»
Global bond losses exceed $2.5 trillion amid war-driven market pressures
New York, March 23 (SANA) – Global bond markets have recorded losses exceeding $2.5 trillion this month amid the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, marking the sharpest monthly decline in more than three years. According to Bloomberg data cited by Al Jazeera, the total market value of government, corp»»»
Owner of OnlyFans Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 - UPI.com
Owner of OnlyFans Leonid Radvinsky has died of cancer at 43. Image courtesy of UPI March 23 (UPI) -- Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, has died of cancer at 43. Radvinsky was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago. He bought OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content, in 2018 from British foun»»»
Qatar and Türkiye call for dialogue, restraint to contain regional escalation
Doha, March 23 (SANA) – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Monday called for a return to dialogue and the adoption of restraint to contain escalating tensions in the region. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the two ministers dis»»»
Pokemon Go’s 30 billion user-made images are now powering delivery robots
Millions of players who spent years scanning landmarks while chasing digital creatures in Pokemon Go have unknowingly helped build one of the largest real-world visual datasets in history, which is now being used to fuel an automated delivery service. Released in 2016 by US-based Niantic, Pokemon G»»»
Foreign Minister receives credentials of new Ambassador of Vatican to Tunisia
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Monday with Javier Herrera Corona, who presented him with a copy of his credentials as Ambassador of the Vatican to Tunisia, with residence...»»»
Tunisia/China: Bilateral cooperation reviewed
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed on Monday received China's Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li, who handed him over a congratulatory message addressed to the...»»»
FM to pay working visit to Germany on March 24-25
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will pay a two-day working visit to Germany's Berlin (March 24-25), at the invitation of his German counterpart Johann Wadephul. This visit will...»»»
Trump: US will continue strikes on Iran if talks fail
Washington, March 23 (SANA) – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would continue strikes on Iran “without hesitation” if ongoing negotiations do not progress positively, while indicating that a diplomatic solution remains possible. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the United S»»»
Hungarian minister asked Moscow to help Slovak ally before election, leaked transcript suggests
“I don’t want to bother you, but the prime minister asked me to, because we have quite a big request for you. As you know, there will be elections in Slovakia on 29 February, and it is of key importance for us that the coalition there can continue.” According to the account of investigative journal»»»
Trump refuses end to DHS shutdown until SAVE Act passes - UPI.com
Travelers wait in long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport Sunday in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the partial gov»»»
Two former clerics sentenced for €1.5 million church fraud
Two former clerics have been sentenced to 12.5 years’ imprisonment for their involvement in a €1.5-million fraud scheme in Thessaloniki. Between 2018 and 2023, the 70-year-old former archimandrite told parishioners he was seeking the position of metropolitan bishop of Thessaloniki and, with the hel»»»
Central Election Commission Not Informed of Increase in Reports of Election Violations, Says Spokesperson
Interviewed by bTV on Monday, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said CEC had not been informed of an increase in alerts about election violations as reported by the Interior Ministry earlier in the day. Mateva said it was normal for institutions to exchange information, »»»
ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have deployed to major airports across the country, helping to fill the void as thousands of security staff who are going without pay refuse to work. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are increasingly absent, having not receiv»»»
UAE strongly condemns attack on hospital in Sudan's East Darfur
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the targeting of a hospital in East Darfur, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, describing the incident as a grave violation of international humanitarian law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE rejects any targeting o»»»
A pharmacist and a homesick lifestyle blogger: The 'alarming' civilian cost of war in Iran
Parastesh Dahaghin was a young pharmacist killed in an explosion while she was at work. Berivan Molani was in bed when debris from an air strike in Tehran struck her head. For more than three weeks, Tehran and other cities have been pummelled by US and Israeli airstrikes - with thousands of targets»»»
Military aircraft carrying 125 people crashes in Colombia - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed Monday in the southern department of Putumayo while transporting military personnel, with the number of casualties still unknown, authorities said. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the accident and said the cause remain»»»
London Summons Envoy Over Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Actions
Britain's foreign ministry on Monday summoned Iran's ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, criticizing what it called Tehran's "reckless and destabilizing actions" in the UK and overseas. "The summons follows the recent charging of two individuals, one Iranian national and one British-Iranian du»»»
World Gave Israel ‘License to Torture Palestinians’, Says UN Expert
The world has given Israel "a license to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering". Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, »»»
Saudi Arabia suspends maritime licence requirements amid regional tensions
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the temporary suspension of requirements related to the validity of certificates and documents needed to issue or renew navigation licences and work permits for maritime units, citing current regional conditions. The measure applies for one month to both Saudi and »»»
Iran Pledges to its Allies in Lebanon to Include Them in Any Possible Deal to End the War
Widely informed Lebanese sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Iran has “clearly pledged” to leaderships in Beirut to include Lebanon in any possible deal that could end the war between it and the US and Israel. The sources said Lebanese officials learned through non-diplomatic channels that Teh»»»
A year on the Egyptian stock market
Between 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2015 there were many changes, improvements and challenges in the Egyptian stock market, Angy Essam looks at the main highlights of this critical period Most Egyptian stock market analysts say the stock market was the frontrunner in the nation’s economic sector over »»»
California sheriff seizes ballots from 2025 special election - UPI.com
A sheriff in Riverside, Calif., has seized 650,000 ballots from a 2025 special election. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- A sheriff in Riverside, Calif., has seized more than 650,000 ballots from a 2025 state election that allowed the state to redistrict to gain five »»»
Seven jailed over international cocaine smuggling operation
Seven men who conspired to import more than 600kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of €42m (£36.2m) have all been jailed for between 10 and 12 years in the Republic of Ireland. Three of the men on board a ship containing the drugs that travelled from the Amazon and docked off the coast of »»»
Foreign Ministry Establishes Temporary Mechanism to Counter Disinformation Ahead of Snap Elections
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has ordered the establishment of a temporary coordination mechanism within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to counter disinformation and combat hybrid threats ahead of the April 19 early parliamentary elections, the Ministry said on Monday. The mechanism »»»
Vucic: SNS policy is Serbian interests - good relations with both East and West
BELGRADE - President of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Presidency member Aleksandar Vucic said at the weekend Serbia's interests - good relations with both the East and the West - were the SNS policy. "Our policy is a policy of peace, stability and security. Our policy is a policy of a »»»
Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Slovenia has become the first EU member state to implement fuel rationing to tackle disruptions caused by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its retaliation on their allies in the Gulf - most major players in world energy markets. Many countries have been experiencing steep hikes in fuel prices. In»»»
Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues
NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members aren’t actually obligated to go bail out a member state that goes around the world punching other countries in the face. Easy mistake to make from the optics of other recent conflicts, though, where the term “defensive” has been doing »»»
'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash
Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia airport, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. "We were literally like 100 meters away," says 23-year-old Leo Medina, who was onboard another plane on the tarm»»»