Ghana and EU sign defence partnership to counter west Africa insecurity
Ghana and the European Union on March 25 signed their first formal defence partnership. It has also signed a similar agreement with Iceland and Australia. It comes as Ghana tries to prevent a spillover of increased attacks from groups backed by Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the region. FRANCE 2»»»
More than 220 Pharmacies, Beauty Salons, Gyms, Warehouses Inspected Across Country in International Operation
More than 220 locations, including pharmacies, drugstores, gyms, beauty salons, warehouses, and others, were inspected across the country during specialized raids conducted as part of the international operation PANGEA XVIII, an annual, INTERPOL-coordinated international crackdown on the online sal»»»
Investigative Journalist Christo Grozev to Advise Anti-Hybrid Threat Mechanism Ahead of Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a conversation with investigative journalist Christo Grozev to discuss the challenges facing Bulgaria related to external influence, active measures, manipulation, and hybrid activities, the government said in a press »»»
Long lines at Philadelphia airport - for cheesesteaks, not security
Philadelphia: Travellers passing through Philadelphia International Airport on Monday may have expected long security lines. But the longest line was made of cheesesteaks. Organisers say they achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteak sandwiches, with 1,291 lined up in»»»
French economic growth undercut by war in Iran, national statistics office says
The French economy will grow by only 0.2% in the first half of the year instead of the 0.3% forecast, the Insee national statistics agency said Tuesday, citing higher inflation linked to the war in Iran. Inflation will surpass 2% in coming months, rising sharply from the 1.1% rate seen in February.»»»
Perspective - 'Make cheese not war': How France's Larzac protests inspired demos around the world
The author of a new book has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the Larzac protests in France from 1971 became a modern-day template for demonstrations across the world. The protests began after the French government announced a huge extension of a military base on the Larzac plateau, referring to the f»»»
Entre Nous - Famed Lille bakery shares story behind its 'gaufres' on International Waffle Day
This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, but particularly here in France, where les gaufres are a particular fan favourite. We're focusing on a very particular kind of waffle, one that's not big and puffy like the ones you might find in Belg»»»
National Bank ready to respond to big shocks after lessons learned: governor
Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank is monitoring the situation and is ready to respond with all tools at its disposal. The shock of the crisis is larger than the one in 2021 but lessons have been learned. Deposits are stable, foreign exchange currency reserves are higher compared to th»»»
CEPEX launches call for participation in RVAFQ 2026
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) is organising the Tunisian participation in the 3rd Quebec Francophonie Business Meetings (RVAFQ 2026), due May 20- 21 in Canada, with the support of the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa...»»»
China reiterates call for dialogue, ceasefire in the region
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Tuesday for resolving conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, rejecting the use of force to address regional tensions. This came during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, during which they discussed developments in the regi»»»
Iraq summons US charge d'affaires over attack on military clinic
Baghdad: Iraq has summoned US charge d'affaires in Baghdad and delivered a formal protest following a deadly attack on a military clinic, west of the capital Baghdad. The attack on the Al Habbaniya Clinic, a facility affiliated with the country's armed force in Anbar province, took place early on W»»»
The Rise of Digital Industries in Bulgaria’s Economy
Bulgaria’s digital economy is starting to outgrow its old label. The country was discussed mainly as a lower-cost base for outsourced support and back-office delivery. That part of the story still exists, but it no longer covers the full picture as software firms, business-services exporters, finte»»»
Protracting Conflict in Iran to Lead to Global Financial Collapse – Ret. US Army Lt. Col.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Protracting the conflict in Iran would lead to a global financial collapse, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Center and retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik. “If the conflict continues, we will be faced with a global financial collapse, di»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon 25-03-2026 16:56 PM Hezbollah Secret»»»
Parliament Speaker meets with Algerian Ambassador
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) – Speaker of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala, met on Wednesday at the Bardo Palace with Algeria’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Azzouz Baallal, who handed him a written message from his counterpart,...»»»
Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers hold high-level talks on regional security
Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held a telephone conversation today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. The high-level dialogue focused on the current state of bilateral relations and the rapi»»»
Malaysia to see lasting hot weather
Kuala Lumpur: The high temperatures affecting Malaysia are expected to last until June as the Southwest Monsoon season begins, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. Malaysia is currently in the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon, which is usually characterized by reduced rain»»»
Zelensky slams 'absolute depravity' after massive Russian drone attack
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine in broad daylight on March 25, firing hundreds of drones into the territory. It comes after Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones in a 24-hour period, killing a total of eight people across the country. This record attack had hit Lviv's historic centre and res»»»
Russia and Ukraine escalate drone attacks as Moscow starts spring offensive
Moscow fired nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, as it starts is spring offensive. One damaged an energy facility on the region of Chernihiv, leaving close to 150,000 consumers in the city and its surroundings without power. Russia's air defences also downed nearly 400 incoming Ukrainian dr»»»
Danish PM hands in government resignation after defeat in general election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on March 25 submitted her government's resignation to the king after her three-party coalition suffered a large defeat in a general election. She could survive a third term but will have to negotiate a deal with the 'kingmaker', Foreign Minister Lars »»»
Danish PM secures third term despite party's historic setback
Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen has said she is "ready to assume" the role of Prime Minister of Denmark again, despite her party's significant setback in March 25's parliamentary elections, which saw the left-wing bloc win the most votes but lack a majority. With 21.9% of the vote, the Social Dem»»»
Danish election signals shift toward Dutch and Belgian-style of coalition building
Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Ulrik Pram Gad, Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. He observes a political landscape marked less by decisive outcomes and more by fragmentation and negotiation. Electoral erosion among traditional parties continues, yet not»»»
Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Involving US on Hold 'for Obvious Reasons' - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that trilateral negotiations on Ukraine with the participation of the United States are currently on hold "for obvious reasons." "There is a break in the trilateral talks for obvious reasons. Our American colleagues have given us a very»»»
West Must End NATO Expansion Policy Because Russia Capable of Stopping It Anyway - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West must end NATO's policy of the eastward expansion because Russia is capable of stopping it anyway, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. "That was 2008. That was the point when I changed my mind on Russia. Because in 2008, on the Bucharest summit, there»»»
UN to vote on declaring slave trade ‘gravest crime’
United Nations: The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a move advocates say is a step towards healing and justice. Ghana’s President John Mahama, one of the African Union’s most vocal »»»
Iran Rejected US Proposals to End Conflict, Sets Its Own Conditions for This - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran rejected the US proposal to end the conflict and set its own conditions, Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday, citing a source. Iran rejected the US proposal and set five conditions for ending the conflict, the report said, adding that Tehran insisted that the »»»
Report: VW to switch from cars to defense at key plant
BusinessEuropeReport: VW to switch from cars to defense at key plantArthur SullivanAn exclusive report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson tells DW the company is exploring "viable options." https://p.dw.com/p/5B4ZhThe VW factory at »»»
India to invest $3 billion to boost aviation, plans 100 new airports
Dubai: India will invest $3.06 billion to expand its aviation ecosystem and boost regional connectivity, with plans to develop 100 new airports under a revamped scheme aimed at making air travel more accessible. The programme — Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), or “Let the common citizen of the countr»»»
Iran to allow non-hostile ships passage through Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree caught fire after being hit by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran on March 11. Photo courtesy of the Royal Thai Navy/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- Iran informed the United Nations that it is willing to allow passage to non-hostile vessels throu»»»
More UAE schools apply to reopen campuses, but not all are rushing back
Dubai: More private school groups in the UAE have formally applied, or are preparing to apply, to reopen their campuses ahead of the April 3 distance learning deadline amid the ongoing Iranian aggression on the country. However, not all groups are in a hurry, with some choosing to wait for the auth»»»
Syrian, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministers review ties, regional developments
Damascus, Narch 25 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, made a telephone call with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, dealing with the recent regional developments and their repercussions on the Middle East. Syrian Foreign ministry sa»»»
Business - Oil supply shock hardens energy transition resolve – for some
The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration pol»»»
PM and FM Seek Expert Support from Christo Grozev to Tackle Hybrid Warfare Ahead of Elections in Bulgaria
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski held a meeting with investigative journalist Christo Grozev to discuss the growing challenges Bulgaria faces from external interference, disinformation, and hybrid operations. The conversation focused on risks linked t»»»
Pantic Pilja thanks Hungary for supporting Serbia in CoE
BELGRADE - Serbia's parliamentary delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Biljana Pantic Pilja, met on Wednesday with the chairman of the Hungarian parliament's foreign affairs committee Zsolt Nemeth, who is on an official visit to the National Assembly o»»»
Prosecutor admits to having no evidence of crime in Fed renovation - UPI.com
1 of 2 | U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in in February. One of her prosecutors admitted in court this month that the office had no evidene of a crime committed in the renovation of the Federal Reserve building. File Ph»»»
U.S. pitches 15-point peace plan to Iran, deploys more military assets - UPI.com
Iranian rescue workers search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble of an apartment building in Tehran following an airstrike. It was not known if the attack was carried out by American or Israeli forces. Photo by Iranian Red Crescent/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administratio»»»
Tunisia to host FITA 2026 with over 1,000 participants from 60 countries
TUNIS, March 25 (TAP) – Tunisia will host the 9th edition of the international conference “Financing Investment & Trade in Africa – FITA 2026” on April 28–29, 2026, with more than 1,000 participants from over 60 countries having confirmed their...»»»
Tunisia urged to shift toward high value-added, inclusive economy
TUNIS, March 25 (TAP) – Tunisia must successfully transition to a higher value-added and more inclusive economic model to become a more competitive and globally integrated economic hub, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub...»»»
Tunisias mechanical and electrical industries sector accounts for over half of manufacturing exports
TUNIS, March 25 (TAP) – The Technical Centre for Mechanical and Electrical Industries (CETIME) reported that Tunisia’s mechanical and electrical industries (IME) sector comprises 914 companies employing 10 workers or more, with a total workforce of...»»»
Textile/clothing sector: B2B meetings next May 19-20 in Milan
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - B2B business meetings focusing on the textile/clothing sector will be organised by the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) next May 19-20 in Milan. These meetings aim to boost the sector's position in the Italian market...»»»
Cyrillic Faces Three Key Challenges in Media, BTA Director General Says
Cyrillic faces three main challenges in today's media environment, one of which is maintaining its presence globally, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", held on March 25-26, organized by President Iliana »»»
Watch: Indonesians fire wooden cannons in unique post-Eid celebration
Dubai: Villagers in Indonesia marked post-Eid celebrations with a unique and lively tradition of firing wooden cannons in Bogor, West Java. The event sees communities on opposite sides of a river competing to produce the loudest blast, turning the celebration into a spirited contest. The cannons, c»»»
Lebanon should scrap the Karantina project before It becomes another Dahieh – Ya Libnan
Share: Housing 1,000 people in permanent structures will not solve displacement—it will institutionalize it and invite the next war to do the same. File photo: The Aug 4, 2020 deadly blast at the Beirut Port devastated the capital and rocked Lebanon as the result of the illegal storage of 2750 tons»»»
Russia Hopes US Ground Operation on Kharg Island Will Not Take Place – MFA Spokeswoman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is hearing speculation about preparations for a ground operation on Iran's island of Kharg but hopes it will be limited to words and threats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "We are hearing speculation about preparations for some ki»»»
Philippine Airlines assures sufficient jet fuel reserves amid global supply concerns
Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed that it has secured sufficient jet fuel supply to support its scheduled operations, providing reassurance to passengers amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets. PAL has noted that the available fuel reserves will sustain its enti»»»
US proposal reaches Iran via Pakistan mediation
Dubai: Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic player in efforts to de-escalate the US-Iran conflict, relaying a proposal from Washington to Tehran while offering to host potential peace talks, according to officials and media reports. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Islamabad has al»»»
Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the Middle East conflict
Paris, France: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting numerous economic sectors and not only in the region, both by direct disruptions and rising fuel prices. Aviation Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region. While airlines ba»»»
Syrian defense minister, UK envoy discuss ties in Damascus
Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Syrian Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra met Wednesday with the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Syria, Ann Snow, in Damascus to discuss bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. The Ministry of Defense said on its Telegram channel that both sides d»»»