Cuba aid surge raises questions over motives, who is being helped - UPI.com
Members of the Nuestra America Convoy wave as they arrive at the port in Havana on Tuesday. The convoy, inspired by the Global Sumud Flotilla that delivered humanitarian aid to Gaza in 2025, aims to send a message of political support to Cuba, which has been subject to a U.S. oil embargo since Janu»»»
Heavy rain alert: Sharjah Charity prepares shelters, aid and medical teams
Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International has intensified its emergency preparedness as its Crisis and Disaster Team continues to hold daily meetings to monitor field conditions during the rainy time. The move is part of a proactive response plan designed to ensure swift intervention and provide i»»»
Corporate teambuildings move back to the city as companies seek lower costs and more flexible formats
Companies in Romania are changing how they invest in organisational culture. In a more constrained economic context, where budgets are closely managed, employers are increasingly opting for in-city teambuilding events, particularly in Bucharest. Smaller, niche formats without alcohol and without la»»»
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»»»
Airlines extend suspensions as regional disruptions continue
Dubai: Oman Air has extended the temporary suspension of flights to several key regional and international destinations, citing ongoing operational disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a travel advisory issued on Thursday, the airline said services to Dubai »»»
Pakistan relays US-Iran peace talks, says Ishaq Dar
Dubai: Pakistan is playing a central role in facilitating indirect talks between the United States and Iran, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday, highlighting Islamabad’s commitment to regional peace and stability. Dar wrote on X: “There has been unnecessary specul»»»
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»»»
Korean Air to buy 103 Boeing planes for $36 bn
Seoul: Korean Air plans to buy 103 aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth about $36.2 billion based on 2025 list prices, according to a regulatory filing Thursday. The order, first announced in August, includes 20 Boeing 777-9, 25 Boeing 787-10, 50 Boeing 737-10 and eight Boeing 777-8 freighter aircr»»»
Report: Pentagon prepares for massive 'final blow' of Iran war
The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, two U.S. officials and two sources with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. A dramatic military escalation will grow more likely if no progress is ma»»»
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»»»
Israeli strikes have killed 1,094 people in Lebanon since March
The Lebanese Health Ministry said 22 people had been killed over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 1,094 people since the start of the war on March 2. At least 121 children and 81 women were among the dead in Lebanon, the ministry said. 153 people were also wounded over the past day, rai»»»
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»»»
Kuwait Defense Minister inspects Kuwait airport after fuel fire
Kuwait: Kuwait's Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem AlSabah inspected Kuwait International Airport on Thursday following a drone attack targeting fuel storage facilities. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement he reviewed damage caused by the attack, which was limited to»»»
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»»»
How Dubai’s RTA is tackling unstable weather: Smarter planning, faster response, safer roads
Dubai: As unstable weather continue to impact the UAE this week, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out an upgraded strategy this year to better manage heavy rains and reduce disruption across the emirate’s road network. Building on lessons from previous seasons, the RTA has ado»»»
TP Romania: Raising the bar through consistent customer experience
Customer experience has become a defining differentiator for companies across industries, shaping not only satisfaction but long-term relationships with end users. This focus was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where TP Romania received the Excellence in Customer Experience award for»»»
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»»»
Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 32: Islamic Resistance fighters fired salvo of rockets targeting Adather site (Mount Adir) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 32: Islamic Resistance fighters fired salvo of rockets targeting Adather site (Mount Adir) 26-03-202»»»
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»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in central ‘Israel’ as a new wave of missiles launched from Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in central ‘Israel’ as a new wave of missiles launched from Iran 26-03-2026 13:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Is»»»
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»»»
Abu Dhabi debris incident: Pakistani and Indian nationals confirmed dead
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed the deaths of two individuals—a Pakistani and an Indian national—after falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile on Sweihan Street caused casualties and property damage. Three others were injured, and several vehicles sustained damage. Emergency servi»»»
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»»»
Russia Says It Hopes for New Round of Ukraine Talks with US as Soon as Conditions Allow
Russia is in contact with the United States about a new round of talks on a Ukraine peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, the Kremlin said on Thursday. "We remain open, we are in contact with the Americans, and we are counting on holding the next round of talks as soon as circumstances per»»»
Auchan Romania: Two decades shaping modern retail
In its soon to be celebrated 20 years of presence on the Romanian market have positioned Auchan as one of the companies that helped define modern retail locally, through a diversified multi-format strategy, sustained investment, and long-term partnerships across the value chain. This contribution w»»»
Incidence of syphilis and ARVI increased in Kyrgyzstan since beginning of 2026 - | 24.KG
In February 2026, at least 42,000 cases of infectious and parasitic diseases were registered in Kyrgyzstan. A report of the National Statistical Committee, citing the Ministry of Health, says. According to the ministry, acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) predominated among infectious and par»»»
Iran Seeks to Legalize Fees for Vessels Transiting Strait of Hormuz - Lawmaker
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran wants to legalize fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian parliament member Mohammadreza Rezaei Kouchi said on Thursday. "We want to develop a bill in which sovereignty, dominance and control over the Strait of Hormuz will be considered law, creating a»»»
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»»»
Global Oil Products Prices Hit Record Highs - Russia's Novak
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Global oil products prices are hitting record highs due to the Middle East crisis, including export restrictions in a number of countries, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday. "Prices for oil products have risen significantly higher than oil prices. Usu»»»
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»»»
Israeli media: Hezbollah launched more than 60 rockets and 5 drones toward ‘Israel’ over a six-hour period beginning this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah launched more than 60 rockets and 5 drones toward ‘Israel’ over a six-hour period beginning this morning 26-03-202»»»
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 »»»
Meeting with Farmer Organizations, Government Vows to Make Sure Its Crisis Response Measures Won't Hurt Fiscal Stability
Meeting with representatives of branch organizations in agriculture and livestock breeding Thursday, Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government "is making serious efforts" to prepare crisis-response measures that will not threaten fiscal stability while providing reassurance to citizens and bu»»»
Election Violation Alerts Up 500-600% vs October 2024, Interior Minister Says
Alerts for violations of the election legislation are about 500-600% higher compared with October 2024, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said in Vratsa on Thursday. He arrived in the city for a meeting with the leadership of the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry, together with th»»»
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»»»
Why Pakistan’s Afghanistan strategy has backfired after decades of proxy policy
For more than four decades, Pakistan’s approach toward Afghanistan has been guided by a simple assumption – that Afghanistan’s political trajectory must remain aligned with Pakistan’s security interests. From the Soviet war of the 1980s to the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s and again after the Fa»»»
Pakistan says US-Iran indirect talks 'taking place', Gulf countries want to be involved
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that indirect negotiations were being held to end the war in Iran, using Islamabad as an intermediary. Dar, who is also deputy prime minister, described speculation about "peace talks" as "unnecessary", adding: "In reality, U.S.-Iran indirect talk»»»
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 »»»
Israel Defense Minister Says Iran Guards Navy Commander Killed in Strike
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that an Israeli airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy. "Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the Revolutionary Guards' navy, Tangsiri, along with sen»»»
Energy Minister meets EU Special Representative for Gulf
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met in Doha today with HE Luigi Di Maio, the European Union Special Representative for the Gulf Region. Discussions during the meeting dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict on the global energy industr»»»
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»»»