Trump reportedly tells aides he wants speedy end to Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump has told associates in recent days that he wants to avoid a protracted war in Iran and that he hopes to bring the conflict to an end in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported. Nearly one month into the war, the president has privately informed advisers he thi»»»
They are threatening us from everywhere, PM says
At a campaign rally in Esztergom, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the election will determine whether Hungary keeps a national government committed to peace and sovereignty or turns toward a pro-Ukrainian course that would, in his view, drag the country into war and force Hungarians to pay »»»
Largest Election Campaign Donation Declared So Far Amounts to EUR 20,000
By 10am on Thursday, the largest donation declared for an election participant was EUR 20,000, the Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) said. The number of donations declared by that time stands at 110, with a total value of EUR 149,116. They were made by private individuals to two election parti»»»
Auchan and BRD Sogelease expand partnership for sustainable transport financing
Auchan Romania and BRD Sogelease have announced the extension of their partnership aimed at supporting suppliers and transport companies working with the retailer. The initiative complements the sustainable financing package launched in 2025 by Auchan Romania and BRD – Groupe Société Générale, desi»»»
Auchan and BRD Sogelease expand partnership for sustainable transport financing
Auchan Romania and BRD Sogelease have announced the extension of their partnership aimed at supporting suppliers and transport companies working with the retailer. The initiative complements the sustainable financing package launched in 2025 by Auchan Romania and BRD – Groupe Société Générale, desi»»»
Janzour Municipality warns commercial property owners renting to migrant workers necessity of daily waste disposal at their own expense
Janzour Municipality warned last Tuesday (24 March) all property owners renting to illegal migrant workers of all nationalities the necessity of daily waste disposal at their own expense and contracting with specialized cleaning companies. It said that it has recently observed that the accumulation»»»
1 million displaced in Lebanon but aid groups are crippled by foreign aid cuts
Humanitarian organizations under intense strain because of the United States' steep cuts to foreign aid say they are scrambling to find the funds needed to respond to the war in the Middle East, where millions of people have already been displaced by the widening conflict. U.S. President Donald Tru»»»
GERB Leader Inspects Progress of Vidin's Saint Demetrius Cathedral Renovation
The renovation of Saint Demetrius Cathedral in Vidin (Northwestern Bulgaria) is being carried out for the benefit of citizens and spiritual life, not for political purposes, said GERB leader Boyko Borissov here on Thursday. He inspected the progress of the repair works on site, for which the last r»»»
Spain’s FM Backs Saudi Arabia, Tells Asharq Al-Awsat that Iranian Attacks Are ‘Unjustified’
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has expressed Madrid’s support to Saudi Arabia, describing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries in the Gulf as “unjustified.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat published Thursday, the minister revealed that efforts were being exerted by »»»
Christian Tour: A long-term commitment to Romanian tourism
From a small family business launched in Bucharest in 1997 to one of the leading travel groups in the region, Christian Tour has built its growth on long-term vision, operational consistency, and continuous investment in infrastructure and capabilities. This trajectory was recognised at the Busines»»»
Djuric guest of honour at US's Freedom 250 event in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric attended on Wednesday evening as a guest of honour a formal reception and jazz concert at Belgrade's Kolarac Endowment that marked the launch of the Freedom 250 programme, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the US Declaration of Independen»»»
Biggest Threat for Bulgaria Is Ukraine War, Not Persian Gulf Conflict, Bulgarian Navy Commander Says
The biggest threat for Bulgaria is the war that is being waged on the Black Sea - in Ukraine - not the Persian Gulf conflict, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov said here Thursday. He was among the participants in an international conference on Black Sea security, held by the Varn»»»
Vucic: We believe MOL, Gazprom neft will finish NIS talks by May 22
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday evening he believed the Hungarian oil firm MOL and Russia's Gazprom neft would by May 22 finish talks on MOL's acquisition of a Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownersh»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers at the newly established Nimr Al-Jamal site opposite the border town of Alma Al-Shaab with a squadron of attack drones: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers at the newly established Nimr Al-Jamal site opposite the border town o»»»
Ferrari resumes Middle East deliveries after war disrupts logistics
Dubai: Luxury carmaker Ferrari has resumed deliveries to the Middle East following a period of logistical disruption caused by the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Italian marque revealed exclusively to Gulf News on Thursday, March 27. Giorgio Turri, Managing Director of Ferrari Middle East, conf»»»
Who was Tangsiri? Iran’s naval chief behind Hormuz blockade
Dubai: Israel says it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy and the man widely seen as running Tehran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint. If confirmed, his death could mark a turning point in Iran’s maritime posture — ra»»»
Pentagon to Skip Global Troop Deployment Review for 1st Time in Decades - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon plans to withhold its review of US troop deployments abroad for the first time in decades, a document that typically aids Congress and allies in assessing Washington's military priorities and shaping their budgets, media reported, citing US, NATO and European off»»»
Trump Says Iran Should Take US Proposal More Seriously
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran should take the US proposal more seriously, as there would be consequences if the deal was abandoned. "The Iranian negotiators are very different and 'strange.' They are 'begging' us to make a deal, which they should be doing s»»»
What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear. The most basic question: What talks? A 15-point plan from the Trump administration offering a potential pathway to a»»»
Sharjah deploys 20 recovery vehicles to manage low-pressure weather impact
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) has activated a comprehensive operational plan to manage the impact of the ongoing low-pressure weather system, ensuring swift field response and uninterrupted public services. The municipality confirmed that specialised teams are working round the clock to »»»
Qatar National Library to close early due to weather conditions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library announced early closure for today, March 26, 2026, due to weather warning. The library said, "Due to a weather warning, the library will close today at 4pm instead of the usual 8pm. It further apologised for the inconvenience caused to it visitors and expressed a»»»
Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens Gaza tactics in south Lebanon
As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»
Pentagon Reportedly Weighs Diverting Ukraine Military Aid to the Middle East
The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the US military's most critical munitions, the Washington Post reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The weapons that could»»»
Lebanese Fear Another Occupation as Israel Threatens to Use Gaza Tactics in the South
As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»
Teacher from Kyrgyzstan named Best Teacher of CIS - | 24.KG
Aida Zhanybaeva, principal of preschool educational institution No. 7 in the village of Eshperov, Ton district, Issyk-Kul region, has won the international competition Best Teacher of the CIS. The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic announced. According to the ministry, she was awarded a f»»»
1,000 flights in weeks: How Jazeera rebuilt its network fast
Dubai: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is planning more than 1,000 flights and over 200,000 seats through April 30 as it stabilises operations following recent disruptions, its CEO Barathan Pasupathi announced. “We are planning our operations on a rolling basis of four to six weeks… covering more than 20 »»»
Authorities Investigate Cyberattack on Albanian Post as Services Continue Uninterrupted
Following the conclusion of a government meeting, Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo addressed the media, providing updates on the recent cyberattack targeting the Albanian Post system. Demo confirmed that a detailed analysis is currently underway by the National Cyber Security Autho»»»
Constitutional Court Opens Case at Government's Request over Parliament Resolution on Fuel Price Shock Measures
The Constitutional Court said on Thursday it had opened a case at the request of the Council of Ministers to establish the unconstitutionality of a National Assembly resolution of March 13 concerning measures to address the price shock caused by high crude oil and natural gas prices. The draft reso»»»
Betting on Peace: Pakistan's Bold Bid to Become Negotiating Stage for US-Iran Dialogue
Amid rising Middle East tensions, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a neutral venue for US–Iran talks, a move experts say reflects strategic positioning rather than a simple diplomatic gesture. Dr. Maria Sultan, an adviser to Pakistan's Ministry of Defense, explained in an inter»»»
Hatta alert: Avoid valleys and water streams during heavy rain
Dubai: Motorists and visitors in Hatta have been urged to stay away from water streams and avoid hiking during unstable weather, as police ramp up patrols across valleys and mountainous area. Brigadier Mubarak bin Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said patrols have been deployed a»»»
Police officers attacked with ax while carrying out involuntary committment order
An Athens police officer was injured on Thursday in an ax attack by a man reportedly suffering from mental illness. The incident took place after two officers were dispatched to the man’s residence on Rostoviou Street in the central Ampelokipi district to carry out a court-mandated involuntary psyc»»»
Paros resort plan faces second judicial setback
Greece’s highest administrative court rejected a revised plan for a large tourism development on Paros, citing constitutional concerns but referring the judgment to its plenary due to the importance of the legal issues. The Council of State outlined five reasons the amended proposal by EKTER for a »»»
Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say – Ya Libnan
Share: FILE- Hezbollah and Iranian Revolutionary guard (IRGC) flags . Both bare a hand holding up a rifle and a globe. IRGC operatives fired the first rockets at Israel on March 2 , 2026 and Hezbollah is now being commanded by IRGC according to Lebanese PM . Lebanon decided the Iranian ambassador f»»»
UAE set for 6-day Eid Al Adha break as holiday dates near
Dubai: One of the UAE’s most anticipated public holidays is approaching, with residents set to enjoy an extended break for Eid Al Adha in 2026, offering one of the longest holiday periods of the year and a peak time for travel, family gatherings and leisure activities. Eid Al Adha, the second of Is»»»
Weather temporzrily cloudy on Thursday, temperatures down in north
Tunis, March 26 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is temporarily cloudy in most regions, densely cloudy in the north with scattered showers which are expected to move to the south overnight. The wind is blowing north in the north and the midland...»»»
President Iotova Pays Tribute to Awakeners, Revolutionaries in Address on Day of Thrace
In an address on the Day of Thrace, President Iliana Iotova paid tribute to generations of awakeners and revolutionaries, the Siege of Adrianople and the victorious Bulgarian arm, the President's press secretariat said on Thursday. Iotova said: "We relive the terrible summer of 1913 and the upheava»»»
One in Two Bulgarians Lives with Untreated or Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
One in two Bulgarians lives with untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, Prof. Kiril Karamfilov, head of the Cardiology Clinic at Alexandrovska Hospital and chairman of the Society of Cardiologists in Bulgaria, said here Thursday. He was speaking at a press conference at the National Press C»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4367
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4367 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
IRGC Launches 82nd Wave of Strikes on US-Israeli Assets with Drones, Missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of sraeli soldiers in Raq Naqoura site with a barrage of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UK Suffers OECD's Biggest Growth Downgrade as Iran War Pushes Up Energy Costs
Britain's economic growth prospects this year received the sharpest downgrade of any major economy in the OECD's interim forecast update on Thursday following the US-Israeli war on Iran, while inflation is set to rise faster too. The Paris-based international body cut its 2026 forecast for Britis»»»
Kyrgyzstan's permanent population exceeds 7.4 million - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s permanent population increased by 9,200 people, or 0.1 percent, in January of this year, reaching 7,413 million as of February 1. A report by the National Statistical Committee says. According to the report, Bishkek’s population as of February 1 was 1,360.6 million, while Osh’s populat»»»
Media Review: March 26
Thursday’s news coverage spans a wide range of topics, with fuel prices emerging as a central theme across television programmes. Speaking on Bulgarian National Television, Atanas Katsarchev, Chief Economist of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, and Vassil Velev, Chairman of the Governing Board »»»
Africa’s solar explosion: 10 countries smashing records
Amid energy lockdowns from Australia and Bangladesh to New Zealand and Slovenia — the war-induced oil crunch is imposing travel limits on an unprecedented scale. Result: Reduced workweeks, exposing the downside of a fossil-dependent planet. It's all "temporary", or at least until Hormuz Strait gets»»»
Israel Reportedly Took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf Off Hit List after Pakistan Request to US
Israel took Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf off its hit list after Pakistan requested that Washington not target them, a Pakistani source with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. "The Israelis had their coordinates and want»»»
Sri Lanka to launch cargo clearance at Hambantota Port in May
Colombo: Sri Lanka will begin cargo clearance operations at Hambantota Port in May, as the Customs Department completes preparations to extend its services to the southern port. Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda said all necessary arrangements have been finalized to support the commencement»»»
Not a cyclone: UAE weather system explained as heavy rain continues
Dubai: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has stressed that the current weather system affecting the country cannot be classified or described as a cyclone, as heavy rains continued across several areas during the final phase of the unstable conditions. As the low-pressure system enters»»»
Oil Climbs and Equities Sink amid Mixed Messages on 'Talks'
Oil prices jumped and equities fell Thursday as investors tracked developments in the Middle East amid hopes that US and Iranian officials will bring an end to a conflict that has ramped up fears of an unprecedented global energy crisis. Markets have been buoyed since late Monday after Donald Trump»»»
Estithmar Holding issues 4th tranche of Sukuk program
Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding, a Qatari public shareholding company, has launched the fourth tranche of its QR 3.4 billion Sukuk program, listed on the London Stock Exchange. In a Thursday disclosure to Qatar Stock Exchange, the company confirmed the fourth tranche is valued at QR 105 million. Est»»»