Democratic Party Sets June 6 National Assembly, May 23 Leadership Vote
The Democratic Party of Albania held a meeting of its party headship Monday, where several key decisions were taken regarding the party’s internal organization and upcoming electoral processes within its structures. According to the decisions made during the meeting, the party will convene its Nati»»»
PM Holds Closed-Door Meeting in Vlorë Focused on Summer Tourism Preparations
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama started the week with a visit to the coastal city of Vlorë, where he held a closed-door meeting with several members of parliament from the region and representatives of the local municipality. The meeting, which lasted around one hour, focused on the progress of on»»»
Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Korean Ambassador discuss infrastructure projects - | 24.KG
The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Damir Osmonov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic, Kim Kwang-jae, at the Ministry of Health. According to the press center, during the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and pr»»»
Sadyr Japarov meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Samuel Ablakwa. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and prospects for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.»»»
Justice Ministry calls for coordination to reactivate humanitarian law committee
Tunis, March 16 (WAT) – The Ministry of Justice has confirmed, in response to a written question from MP Najlaa Lahiani regarding the reactivation of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), that restoring the committee...»»»
Hamad Medical Corporation announces operating hours for Eid holidays
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the operating hours for its services during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026. Emergency Services The Trauma and Emergency Center will continue to operate as normal, providing services 24 hours a day, seven da»»»
New Study Highlights Gaps in Civil and Criminal Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence in Bulgaria
A new study has highlighted the gaps in civil and criminal protection for the victims of domestic violence in Bulgaria. It also showed that domestic violence in Bulgaria is predominantly gender-based and targets women. The analysis looked into the practices and challenges in combating violence agai»»»
Serbia's January external trade at 4.89 bln euros
BELGRADE - Serbia's January external goods trade totalled 4.89 bln euros, which is a 11.0 pct decline y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 2.36 bln euros, dropping by 5.7 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 2.53 bln euros, declining by 15.4»»»
Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island – Axios
US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island offshore oil hub, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. Such a move would likely require a ground operation, the outlet added. Kharg Island lies in the northern part of the Persian Gulf, »»»
Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hertfordshire Zoo (@hertfordshirezoo) March 16 (UPI) -- The Hertfordshire Zoo in England announced the births of two elephant shrew pups -- the very first of their species to be born in Britain. The zoo said the elephant shrews, also known as black and r»»»
Look: Escaped bull visits Kansas high school - UPI.com
March 13 (UPI) -- Police and firefighters responded to a Kansas high school where an escaped bull decided to take advantage of an open field and get some exercise. The Eudora Police Department and Eudora City Fire Department responded to Eudora High School on Thursday when a bull was spotted wander»»»
Watch: Prosthetic leg, surfboard among Los Angeles Metro's Lost & Found - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Secret Los Angeles (@secret.losangeles) March 13 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Metro revealed some of the most unusual items in its Lost & Found, including a surfboard, a prosthetic leg and a 55-inch TV. Los Angeles Metro Lost & Found office, located off Pasa»»»
Live updates: Trump pressures NATO, China to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Israel launches ‘targeted’ Lebanon ground operations – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli army soldiers in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon today. Odd Andersen / AFP – Getty Images What to know TRUMP’S HORMUZ DEMANDS: President Donald Trump has warned NATO faces a “very bad” future if allies do not send warships to help end the Iranian blockade of the crucial »»»
No: 47, 16 March 2026, Regarding the Constitutional Referendum Held in Kazakhstan
We are pleased that the constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan yesterday (15 March), which was also monitored by observers from Türkiye, took place in a peaceful and calm atmosphere. We hope that the amendments to the Constitution of Kazakhstan adopted as a result of the referendum will be auspici»»»
14-year-old critically injured in Corfu scooter fall, airlifted to Athens ICU
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition at the intensive care unit of Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital after falling from an electric scooter on the island of Corfu on Sunday. The circumstances of the accident remain unclear. According to reports, his parents initially took him to the island’s hos»»»
Senate prepares to debate SAVE Act amid partisan split - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference on March 3. Thune and Republican Senators are gearing up for a fight over the Save America Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act »»»
Cabinet launches 2 new reforms on financial market and health certificates - | 24.KG
Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev held a regular staff meeting. The agenda included the results of socioeconomic development for January — February 2026, budget execution, new 100-day reforms, and preparations for spring field work. According to preliminary data, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP for the two mont»»»
BREAKING: Eni announces new offshore gas discoveries in Libya of more than 1 trillion cubic feet - gas to supply Libyan domestic market and for export to Italy
Italy’s energy giant, Eni, announced today that it has made two new gas discoveries in Libya totalling more than 1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) – thanks to an exploration campaign initiated in the past months. Two adjacent geological structures, Bahr Essalam South 2 (BESS 2) and Bahr Essalam South 3 (»»»
Iraq Hopes to Ship Oil to Türkiye by Pipeline as War Cuts off Exports
Iraq is hoping to ship up to 250,000 barrels of oil per day to a port in Türkiye via a rehabilitated pipeline, its oil minister said, after the US-Israeli war on Iran cut off its main export route. The amount would be just a fraction of the roughly 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) that Iraq export»»»
Systems of Health Insurance Fund, Council on Medicinal Products Prices Now Connected
The systems of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the National Council on Prices and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products (NCPRMP) are now connected, the Health Ministry reported Monday. The two systems will exchange data in real time. The integration was carried out by Information Servic»»»
Sharjah Taxi distributes 21,000 iftar meals to drivers during Ramadan
Sharjah: In collaboration with the Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Taxi has distributed 21,000 iftar meals to taxi drivers across the emirate during Ramadan, providing around 700 meals daily. The initiative recognises the efforts of taxi drivers and aims to ease the challenges of fasting whi»»»
Trump Calls on European, Arab Allies to 'Do More' to Open Strait of Hormuz - White House
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is trying to encourage European allies and partners in the Arab world to join the US in its effort to "open" the Strait of Hormuz, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday. "The president is speaking with our allies in Europe, and »»»
Appeal Trial Opens for France’s Sarkozy Over Alleged Libyan Funding
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Monday for a retrial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison. A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- »»»
Tricky negotiations begin to renew trade pact between the US, Mexico and Canada
Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup. Much of thi»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Soldier’s House facility (Beit Ha-Chayal) in Kiryat Shmona twice: Military Media statement no. 6, 7 - 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 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Soldier’s House facility (Beit Ha-Chayal) in Kiryat Shmona twice: Military Media state»»»
Young traveller thanks Dubai for safety in touching handwritten note
Dubai: Amid the routine flow of passengers at Dubai International Airport, a small handwritten note from a young traveller has turned an ordinary moment into a touching reminder of the human connections that travel can create. The note, written by a child on a small piece of yellow paper, was hande»»»
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people,»»»
EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Trump has asked allies — including France, Ch»»»
From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather expected to batter parts of the US
Severe weather bringing everything from tornadoes and thunderstorms to blizzard conditions and snow is expected to stretch across the eastern US on Monday. Over a dozen states were under a wind advisory on Monday morning, from Missouri to Maine, with tornado watches in place in parts of Florida, Al»»»
Oldest Known Whale Recording Could Unlock Mysteries of the Ocean
A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile»»»
US-Israeli war on Iran triggers potential global fertilizer shortage
The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis. For farmers in the northern hemisphere, the war has come at the worst possible time. The spring planting season has begun, »»»
Hong Kong warns govt departments not to install AI tool OpenClaw
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's technology secretary said on Monday he has asked government departments not to install the artificial intelligence agent tool OpenClaw, citing security risks. OpenClaw, created in November by an Austrian coder, has gripped tech-savvy companies and individuals on the mainland,»»»
Customs Authority introduces use of specialized security paper for official letters to prevent LC forgery
The Libyan Customs Authority announced yesterday the adoption of security paper for official letters related to the settlement and closure of Documentary / Letters of Credits (LCs) issued for local companies and submitted to banks. The measure aims to enhance transparency and prevent forgery. The C»»»
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in the war in Ukraine. Musalia Mudavadi made the announcement while sitting next to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, after talks between the pair in Moscow. "I want to make it clear that we have now a»»»
Stefka Kostadinova to Join MRF Election Lists, to Step Down as Bulgarian Olympic Committee President
Stefka Kostadinova, the 1996 Atlanta Olympic high jump champion, has agreed to be included on the candidate list of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party for the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 19, she announced in an official statement on Monday. Kostadinova announced her intention »»»
Top-of-the-List Candidates: Progressive Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria, the coalition featuring former President Rumen Radev (2017–2026), announced its top-of-the-list candidates for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Rumen Radev tops the lists in the 2nd constituency in Burgas and the 25th constituency in Sofia. Among the top-of-the-li»»»
Top-of-the-List Candidates: GERB-UDF
GERB's Executive Committee has approved the top-of-the-list candidates of the GERB-UDF coalition for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the GERB party said in a Monday press release. As usual, GERB Chairman Boyko Borissov tops two lists: in Sofia's 25th multi-member constituency and in Plov»»»
OECD: Ensuring fiscal sustainability, improving competitiveness, and boosting employment are essential for Romania
The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»
Israeli DM Declares Start of Ground Operation in Lebanon, Singles Out “Shiite Residents”
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz officially declared on Monday the start of a ground operation in Lebanon, even as the occupation army has largely failed to push forward along the border since the launch of the Israeli aggression on March 2, facing stiff resistance from Hezbollah fighters. Fol»»»
UAE court upholds jail term for passport forgery
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a ruling sentencing a man to six months in prison and deportation after completing the sentence for forging a passport and residency permit. The court also ordered the confiscation of the forged documents seized in the case. According to court records»»»
UAE Cyber Security Council conducts specialised cyber exercise
The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»
Mojsilovic meets with KFOR commander
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Saturday to discuss the security situation in the autonomous province of Kosovo-Metohija and activities being undertaken by the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR to mo»»»
‘Not NATO’s war’: Germany, UK push back on Trump pressure over Hormuz
Germany and the United Kingdom have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the escalating war with Iran, stressing that the conflict is not a mission for the alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman said Monday that the»»»
US Marines deploy as Trump weighs seizing Iran’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Kharg Island
Dubai: The deployment of US Marines to the Middle East is raising fresh questions about Washington’s next moves in the escalating conflict with Iran — and whether Tehran’s key oil export hub on Kharg Island, often described as the “crown jewel” of Iran’s energy sector, could become a target. A Mari»»»
Spain Rules Out Participating in Military Operations in Strait of Hormuz
Spain will not take part in any military mission in the Strait of Hormuz because it considers the US-Israeli war on Iran to be illegal, Madrid's defense and foreign affairs ministers said on Monday. The leftist coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the offensive an»»»
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK is working with allies on a "viable, collective plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after President Trump urged Britain and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel, which is vital for global oil sup»»»
Over 11,500 Unemployed Start Work in February with Labour Offices' Assistance
In February, 11,544 unemployed found jobs with the assistance of labour offices in Bulgaria. Additionally, 735 employed individuals, students, and pensioners received assistance in changing or advancing their career paths. Thus, the total number of people who found employment during the month reach»»»
Vratsa Municipality, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
Vratsa Municipality and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Monday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at the development of science and high technology in Vratsa Region. The memorandum was signed by Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Evelina Slavcheva. »»»
Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition
Across more than a decade, Michael B Jordan and director Ryan Coogler have built one of Hollywood's most productive creative partnerships. Their collaborations have given audiences Creed and Black Panther, and now their latest film, Sinners, has delivered the biggest moment yet. The vampire horror »»»
Embattled labor chief allegedly failed to register assets
The head of Greece’s biggest labor umbrella union, the GSEE, allegedly failed to register assets worth some €3.2 million euros in his obligatory annual funds-source declarations, an investigation by the country’s money-laundering watchdog has reportedly found. The authority is believed to have conc»»»