By Wade SheridanMuslims celebrate Ramadan and gather for a communal meal in Ezbet Hamada in Cairo's Matariya district on Thursday. Ramadan runs through March 19. Egyptians gather for a communal iftar meal, the evening meal that breaks the fast, on the 15th day of Ramadan in Ezbet Hamada, in Cairo's»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The attack on a school in the southern part of Iran was carried out from the US Al-Dhafra airbase located in the UAE, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday. "The target was the Al-Dhafra airbase (in the UAE) of American terrorists in the region. The »»»

Russia's military intelligence service is suspected to be behind a series of parcel fires that targeted the UK and Europe, investigators have said. European and British authorities launched a joint investigation after several self-igniting parcels detonated in Germany, Poland and at a DHL depot in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call today from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, HE Radoslaw Sikorski. During the call, they reviewed develop»»»

Israel's military said Friday it had identified "simultaneous and coordinated" missile launches by Iran and Hezbollah aimed at overwhelming Israeli air defenses. "We... identified yesterday simultaneous and coordinated attacks between Iran and Hezbollah, simultaneous missile launching from both Ira»»»

Israel's military said a projectile fired at its territory on Friday wounded eight soldiers near the Lebanese border. "Earlier today, five IDF soldiers were severely injured as a result of projectile fire toward Israeli territory near the Lebanese border," the military said. "Three additional soldi»»»

Dubai: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the temporary implementation of a four-day work week in selected government offices under the executive branch starting on March 9. The directive forms part of the government’s contingency measures to address the impact of the ongoing cri»»»

The task force set up with the Foreign Ministry amid the Middle East escalation provided an update Friday on the efforts to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from the countries in the region. "This is a real operation, Sincere Care, launched by order of the prime minister. We are carrying it out using al»»»

Skopje, 6 March 2026 (MIA) — Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi, French Ambassador Christophe Le Rigoleur and Swiss Ambassador Christoph Sommer addressed the "Young Francophone Parliament" workshop held Friday in Parliament, with Gashi highlighting the legislature's commitment to the French language an»»»

Donald Trump (C), while running for his second term, greets participants during a roundtable with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in near Miami in October 2024. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will meet Saturday n»»»

Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku officially handed over her duties as Albania’s Minister of Infrastructure and Energy to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi, on March 6. During the handover ceremony, Balluku said she has taken a personal decision to remain silent regarding an ongoing legal »»»

The Israeli military on Friday said Hezbollah had fired around 70 rockets toward Israel since midnight, many of them from southern Lebanon. "After midnight yesterday, around 70 rockets were launched towards the direction of Israel," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journali»»»

Bulgaria has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing Iranian attacks against neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf and the broader Middle East, describing them as unprovoked and indiscriminate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for an immediate halt to these attacks, stressing the need»»»

A swearing-in ceremony for several new members of Albania’s government was held today at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana. Ferit Hoxha took the oath as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ermal Nasufi as Minister of Defense, Toni Gogu as Minister of Justice, Enea Karakaçi as Minister of Infras»»»

Israel struck the ancient city of Tyre on Friday, killing at least one person, in an area adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage site, according to state media and AFP. An AFP photographer at the scene witnessed rescue workers recovering at least one body and collecting what appeared to be scattered h»»»

At least 217 people have been killed and 798 wounded in Lebanon since the start of a new war between Israel and Hezbollah on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry announced Friday. The previous toll from the ministry, published Thursday evening, was 123 dead and 683 wounded. Israeli air strikes hit sou»»»

Hezbollah on Friday warned Israeli residents to evacuate areas within five kilometers of the border with Lebanon, a day after Israel told residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to flee. In a message in Hebrew in the group's Telegram channels, Hezbollah told Israelis to evacuate all localities "loca»»»

The Shin Bet and the Israeli Foreign Ministry have announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering Israel’s security worldwide, in the context of the ongoing joint US-Israeli operations against Iran. Among these steps was a coordinated exercise carried out with Bulgarian security services. This »»»

Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.»»»

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, has accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian bank employees. File Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Ukraine's foreign minister accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian state bank employees and stealing the cash and gold the»»»

Caretaker Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Yankulov has received a tip-off from former European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva about pressure and threats from senior prosecutors and a political leader. This transpires from a press release by the Justice Ministry saying that Yankul»»»

The caretaker Government has appointed Milena Krastanova as the new Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA), according to a decision published in the Council of Ministers’ legal information system. Cabinet relieved Hristo Markov of his duties as executive director of the NRA and app»»»

United World Wrestling (UWW) has published its updated world rankings, which include four athletes from Kyrgyzstan. The rankings were compiled following an international tournament held in Albania from February 25 to March 1, where the national freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan won three medal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has issued a public notice urging the public to maintain responsible consumption of goods and avoid unnecessary stockpiling. The notice, issued around 6pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, affirmed that markets and healthcare institutions across the country are operati»»»

Iran has effectively "broken the myth" of Israeli military supremacy, Asif Durrani, a former Pakistani ambassador to Iran and the UAE, told in an interview with Sputnik. Despite decades of investment by the United States and Israel in advanced military technology, Iran successfully penetrated the m»»»

Dubai has issued a new law aimed at boosting safety across the emirate, covering public spaces, events, products, and everyday activities. In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (2) of 2026 on public»»»

Hezbollah military command addressed on Friday the mujahideen (fighters) of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, praising them and calling on them to kill the Israeli occupation soldiers wherever they overtake them. The statement saluted the Resistance fighters and praised their jihad against the tyr»»»

Within NATO, all member states enjoy the same level of protection, Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said at a briefing of the task force at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the war in the Middle East. Earlier in the day, Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias announced»»»

On March 6, a ceremony of signing a stabilization agreement for the implementation of an investment project for the construction and subsequent operation of a solar power plant was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head »»»

Altynbek Ergeshov has been relieved of his post as Mayor of Tokmok city. The presidential press service reported. Photo Internet. Altynbek Ergeshov Altynbek Ergeshov was appointed to this position in June 2025. Previously, he served as the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Naryn region»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Saturday will see scattered clouds and partly cloudy conditions at times, with a chance of light rain during the evening and relatively cold to cold weather by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily report. Offshore, it will be partly cloudy»»»

Manila: Philippines will shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the geopolitical tension in the Middle East, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday. Marcos announced the shift, set to start at all government offices on Monday, among measures aimed at easing the economi»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coos County Sheriff's Office (@cooscountysheriffsoffice) March 5 (UPI) -- Authorities in an Oregon county warned of a slippery traffic hazard in a town where dozens of fish somehow spilled out into a roadway. The Coos County Sheriff's Office said on soci»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have intensified monitoring of supermarket prices after residents reported sudden increases in the cost of fruits and vegetables across several retail outlets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Officials say inspection teams are actively revie»»»

Former Infrastructure and Energy Minister Belinda Balluku has officially handed over her duties to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi. During the handover ceremony, Balluku highlighted a number of achievements during her tenure, thanking the ministry’s staff and Prime Minister Edi Rama for their suppo»»»

During a Parliament sitting on Friday, caretaker Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov urged mayors to be more proactive about irregularities with garbage disposal, in response to questions concerning unregulated landfills. He said that local matters should not be resolved solely by the centr»»»

Bulgaria recorded the highest total fertility rate in the European Union for a third consecutive year in 2024, although the indicator showing how many live-born children a woman would have during her lifetime at current birth rates declined, compared with 2023, show latest data from Eurostat publis»»»

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has told Russian pranksters that Europe should join the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi, 65, who has resided in the US for decades, called on protesters to topple the government in Tehran during a violent uprising »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call on Friday evening from the Syrian Minister of Defense, HE Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest securi»»»

Nature and EnvironmentHow protecting nature could make the world saferJosh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns »»»

Former special forces soldier and television personality Ant Middleton has braved combat zones, climbed the world’s highest peaks and built a TV career around resilience. Yet even he admits the past week has been unsettling. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News in Dubai after returning from London, Mi»»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) announced yesterday that last Wednesday (4 March) the Second Dialogue Session of the Public-Private Institutional Dialogue Initiative, organized by the LBC in cooperation with Tetra Tech International Development, was held at a leading Tripoli hotel. The session wa»»»

Bulgaria and Turkey discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East during a phone call between Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler on March 4, the Ministry of Defense of Bulgaria reported today. The Turkish Defense Ministry also confi»»»

Heads of several districts have been appointed in Kyrgyzstan. The presidential press service reported. According to the press service, Adyl Saparov has been appointed head of Alai district of Osh region. The head of state signed the relevant documents.»»»

For the construction of these storage stations, two-hour liquid-cooled battery systems using innovative LFP technology will be deployed, maximizing both usable energy output and operational safety. The two parties are joining forces by contributing their respective expertise in development, constru»»»

The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has begun operating well Z-13 in the Al-Bayda field and connecting it to the Al-Dur station after completing the mechanical connection work. According to technical data, initial tests of the well showed a crude oil production rate of approximately 488 barrels pe»»»

Ten Bulgarian diplomats stationed in Iran have been safely evacuated to Azerbaijan, crossing the border via the Astara state checkpoint, the Azerbaijani news agency Azertaj reported. The process involved completing all required document checks, registration procedures, and additional safety measure»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady, Aigul Japarova, participated in a festive event held at the Bishkek City Hall to mark International Women’s Day. During the holiday concert held at Zhashtyk Arena, the First Lady was presented with a symbolic gift—a postcard depicting an Aigul flower. The concert, held at Z»»»

The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic has extradited two citizens, previously wanted internationally, to Poland, the supervisory body reported. The extradition was carried out in coordination with the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL in Kyrgyzstan and the State Service for Execu»»»

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - The stock market posted a decline of 1.5% over the week, closing at 14,951.24 points, bringing the index’s performance since the beginning of the year to 11.2%, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.Despite the lack of...»»»