Three Palestinian women killed as missile debris hits West Bank beauty salon
At least three Palestinian women have been killed and eight more injured after missile debris hit a beauty salon in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says. The PRCS said shrapnel hit the salon in the town of Beit Awwa, near Hebron, in the southern West Bank»»»
100 blasts conducted on Balykchy — Kochkor railway - | 24.KG
The final stage of drilling and blasting operations on Balykchy — Kochkor railway in Naryn region has been completed, Kyrgyz Temir Zholu company reported. The work took place on March 17 in Kochkor district, covering sections from the 37th to the 43rd kilometer of the railway. A total of 100 blasts»»»
Bulak mobile app to help prepare for Nationwide Testing in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A free mobile app Bulak has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for preparing for the Nationwide Testing. Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education for Digital Development, announced at a press conference. According to her, the app was developed jointly with the Department for Education Quality Develop»»»
119,000 Syrians have returned from Lebanon during Israel-Hezbollah war
Almost 120,000 Syrians have returned to their country from neighboring Lebanon since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, according to International Organization for Migration figures provided to AFP on Wednesday. "As of 17 March, 125,784 people have entered Syria from Lebanon" sinc»»»
Under Hezbollah fire, people in north Israel hope for better days
Israeli dairy and fruit farmer Tommy Kurlender refused to abandon his herd during the last war with Hezbollah, and vowed he would again stay put this time around. The Israel-Lebanon border area has once again come under fire since Hezbollah launched attacks in support of its backers in Tehran, afte»»»
Political Crisis Will Not Be Resolved Until Corrupt System Dismantling, CC-DB MP Yordanova Says
On the final plenary day of the 51st National Assembly, before the MPs take a recess because of the upcoming election campaign for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Nadezhda Yordanova, in a statement read out from the parliamentary ro»»»
Velichie Slams 51st Parliament for Failing to Defend Voters' Interests
In a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday, Velichie Deputy Floor Leader Krasimira Katincharova said that the 51st National Assembly will not be remembered fondly, as it was not only the product of the largest electoral fraud in Bulgaria's recent history, but it also failed to»»»
Passengers aid unpaid TSA workers at airports as shutdown continues - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Boxes of nonperishable food items are set out as part of a food and essentials pantry established at Salt Lake City International Airport on March 2. The airport is one of at least 11 around the country responding to the plight of Transportation Security Administration screeners working wi»»»
Hospitals, health services operating without interruption
Doha: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud has affirmed that Qatar’s healthcare sector is operating at a high level of readiness and preparedness, with all hospitals and health centers functioning around the clock to ensure uninterrupted services and rapid response »»»
Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing Reopens for Small Numbers of People
Gaza's border crossing with Egypt reopened on Thursday for a limited number of people, Egyptian state media and a Red Crescent official said, for the first time since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran. An Egyptian Red Crescent official, speaking anonymously to AFP, said the Rafa»»»
Qatar accuses Israel of ‘dangerous’ strikes on Iranian gas field
The Qatari Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which is jointly operated by Iran and Qatar. The ministry said that strikes on Pars constitute “a threat to global energy security.” Gas processing facilities on the Iranian side of the field were damaged in s»»»
Iran war cost to American taxpayers could reach trillions of dollars
The financial cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers is being understated by officials and could balloon into the trillions of dollars over the long term, The Intercept has warned. The US military budget, the world’s largest, surpassed $830 billion for fiscal year 2026. President Donald Trump h»»»
MI5 apologizes and agrees to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent
The UK’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has agreed to compensate a woman abused by a neo-Nazi informant, admitting “mistakes” that prolonged her legal battle. The woman, a British citizen known as ‘Beth’, was in a relationship with a man identified only as Agent X, a foreign national recruited »»»
Kuwait says arrested 10 Hezbollah members, thwarting 'terrorist' plot
Kuwait arrested 10 militants affiliated with the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah group on Wednesday, who were accused of plotting "terrorist" actions against vital infrastructure, the interior ministry said. This was the second Hezbollah-affiliated cell to be arrested in Kuwait this week, as the Gul»»»
EU calls on Israel to stop Lebanon operations
The European Union has called on Israel to cease its military campaign in Lebanon, after the latest Israeli strikes on Beirut. "The EU is deeply concerned about the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon which already has devastating humanitarian consequences and risks triggering a prolonged conflict»»»
Baby Monkey Punch Acclimatizing, Making New friends at Japan zoo
Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a Japanese zoo weeks after he shot to stardom. Seven-month-old Punch was abandoned by his mother and became an internet sensation after clips »»»
Ukraine Peace Talks Paused Amid Iran War, Russia’s Izvestia Says
Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine on ending the Ukraine war, the deadliest European conflict since World War Two, are on pause amid the Iran war, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials. US President Donald Trump, who last year said he wanted to»»»
Iraqi Kataeb Hezbollah says to pause US embassy attacks if Israel stops striking Dahieh
A pro-Iran group in Iraq vowed Thursday to stop attacking the U.S. embassy for five days, but only under certain conditions including that Israel stop strikes on an area of Lebanon where its allies hold sway. After a wave of attacks on the U.S. embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad in recent days, AFP »»»
Foundever opens new office in Bucharest, plans to grow team to 140 this year
Foundever®, a service provider focused on improving customer experience (CX), has announced the opening of a new office in Bucharest, marking a new stage in the company’s development in Romania and across Central and Eastern Europe. The company plans to grow its local team to over 140 employees thi»»»
Qatar activates exceptional port tariff facilities to support supply chains
Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in Qatar with a focus on enhancing and supporting supply chains. In a post on its official X platform, yesterday Mwani Qata»»»
AvtoUragan system launched on main roads: Violations recorded automatically - | 24.KG
A new system for monitoring compliance with traffic rules has started operating in Kyrgyzstan. The Main Department for Road Safety of the Interior Ministry reported. According to the ministry, the modern AvtoUragan system was implemented as part of the Safe Country project. The new systems have bee»»»
Ex-head of SCNS Tashiev questioned in two cases as witness - | 24.KG
Former Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, is being questioned by the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Sources within the agency confirmed this information. According to them, Kamchybek Tashiev has been invited to »»»
China Calls Killing of Iran’s Larijani, Leaders ‘Unacceptable’
China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a close partner of Iran but has also criticized Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Ir»»»
Data on super-polluting plumes show Turkmenistan’s joining of Global Methane Pledge has achieved little
Back in December 2023, Turkmenistan proclaimed that it had joined the Global Methane Pledge and was set to tackle its proliferation of super-polluting plumes. Around 28 months later, new analysis has shown that it is still one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to potent methane mega»»»
World Happiness Report Highlights Social Media's Negative Impact
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Well»»»
Nazare: Fuel prices have spectacular increases, although stocks are purchased in the past
The Ministry of Finance has conducted an analysis of fuel prices, which was transmitted to the Government, stated the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare. “Indeed, there are spectacular increases. We are concerned about the situation. Especially regarding the fact that the stocks that producers a»»»
Energy is quietly central to the OECD’s Romania 2026 survey
The recently published OECD Economic Survey: Romania 2026 does not include a chapter dedicated exclusively to energy. Also, Romania’s OECD accession process has not included a standalone energy file. However, the subject runs quietly but consistently ...»»»
Ivo Atanasov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Defiant Bulgaria National Movement for Razgrad 18th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivo Atana»»»
Vote Buying in Bulgaria Under Fire: Police Raids, Dozens of Cases Ahead of April Elections
A nationwide police operation targeting vote buying is ongoing, with active actions taking place in Stara Zagora. Since early morning, officers have been carrying out checks at multiple locations in the city, focusing on the Lozenets district. Inspections have covered pawnshops, retail sites and va»»»
QBF announces return of League play-offs
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has announced the resumption of local sporting activities and the return of official competitions, following a temporary suspension imposed by recent circumstances in the region. This decision reflects the Federation’s commitment to ensuring the co»»»
Kyrgyzstan among top 5 importers of Russian flour confectionery - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 5 importers of Russian flour confectionery, the federal center Agroexport reported. Last year, Russia set a new record for export revenue from flour confectionery supplies. Shipments increased by 11 percent to $788 million. «According to expert estimates, in 2025, Rus»»»
Bishkek residents breathe polluted air for a third of year, even more in Osh - | 24.KG
MoveGreen nongovernmental organization, which conducts independent air quality monitoring, has released its annual analytical report covering December 2024 through November 2025. According to the data, air pollution in Kyrgyz cities is highly seasonal and intensifies during the heating period. In B»»»
Trump Homeland Security nominee defends immigration stance in tense hearing
Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, told senators Wednesday he would be a "steady hand" for the embattled agency while pursuing the administration's hard-line immigration agenda during a combative confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. M»»»
France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon on Thursday in a show of "support and solidarity with the Lebanese people, dragged into a war they didn't choose", his ministry said. The visit comes as Israel continues strikes on its northern neighbour amid a spiralling war in the Midd»»»
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union. Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the Europ»»»
Election Campaign Begins: Bulgaria Heads to Eighth Early Vote Since 2021
The election campaign for Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections on April 19 officially begins at midnight on March 20. Political parties and coalitions will have until midnight on April 17 to campaign and seek voter support. A total of 24 formations have been registered for the vote, including 1»»»
Iraqi Factions: Tehran’s Arm in an Open War of Attrition
Since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, Iraqi factions aligned with Tehran have placed US interests squarely in their sights, repeatedly targeting bases hosting international forces, diplomatic missions and key oil infrastructure. Designated as terrorist organizations by Washington, thes»»»
Man dies after Zakynthos road crash
A motorist who was critically injured in a Tuesday collision between his car and a school bus on the Zakynthos-Vassiliko provincial road has died. The man, airlifted to Ioannina University Hospital following the crash, was treated in the intensive care unit. He succumbed to his injuries Wednesday m»»»
Reports: FBI investigates Joe Kent as White House attacks his credibilty - UPI.com
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed issues outside the White House in Washington, D,C., on Wednesday. Leavitt rejected the resignation accusations of counterintelligence official Joe Kent that President Donald Trump and the United States was controlled by Israel in starting the w»»»
Budget2026/ Grindeanu calls coalition meeting on Thursday at Parliament
Social-Democrat (PSD) president Sorin Grindeanu has called a meeting of the governing coalition for Thursday morning, at 10:00 am, in his office at the Chamber of Deputies.According to some social-democratic sources, Sorin Grindeanu invited the leaders of the other parties in the governing coalitio»»»
Trump says US 'knew nothing' about Israel's attack on major Iran gas field
Donald Trump has said the US "knew nothing" about Israel's strike on a major gas field in Iran on Wednesday, warning Tehran not to retaliate further against Qatar. Iran caused "extensive damage" with missile attacks on a major energy industry site in Qatar after Israel targeted the South Pars gas s»»»
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field
Doha, Qatar: US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday. Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Mid»»»
Indian basmati rice exports likely to remain steady despite Middle East tensions
Indian basmati rice export volume is likely to remain steady in fiscal year 2025–2026 and fiscal year 2026–2027, with an increase of up to 2% over the export volume of 6.06mn tonnes (MT) recorded in fiscal year 2024–2025, despite the prevailing conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by »»»
Indian basmati rice exports likely to remain steady despite Middle East tensions
Indian basmati rice export volume is likely to remain steady in fiscal year 2025–2026 and fiscal year 2026–2027, with an increase of up to 2% over the export volume of 6.06mn tonnes (MT) recorded in fiscal year 2024–2025, despite the prevailing conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by »»»
T-Technologies announces IFRS financial results for 4Q25 and FY 2025
MOSCOW — 19 March 2026. IPJSC T-Technologies (MOEX: T), a technology company developing a financial and lifestyle ecosystem, announces its consolidated IFRS financial results for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2025. »»»
The Platypus is Even Weirder than Thought, Scientists Discover
They already have the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, lay eggs like reptiles and have venom like snakes. Yet the humble platypus, a small creature which quietly swims in the rivers of eastern Australia, has found yet another way to amaze scientists, AFP said. It is the only mammal that has ho»»»
Israel Tests Lebanon’s Internal Cohesion
Israel has widened its campaign in Lebanon to include central Beirut, launching a series of pre-dawn airstrikes on Wednesday, followed hours later by a strike on a residential apartment in the Zoqaq al-Blat district. The attacks mark a clear expansion of targets within the capital. Lebanon’s Minist»»»
T-Technologies announces IFRS financial results for 4Q25 and FY 2025
MOSCOW — 19 March 2026. IPJSC T-Technologies (MOEX: T), a technology company developing a financial and lifestyle ecosystem, announces its consolidated IFRS financial results for the three months and twelve months ended 31 December 2025. »»»
Kyrgyzstani wins World Quran Recitation Competition again - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz Quran reciter Mukhamadali kary Umarov has once again taken first place at the International Quran Recitation Competition. The press service of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported. According to it, the competition took place on March 17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. »»»
Syria Unveils Plan to Eliminate Assad’s Chemical Weapons
Syria on Wednesday launched a plan supported by Washington to rid the Middle Eastern country of legacy chemical weapons that were used against its people by forces under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad. For decades, Assad ran a large-scale program for chemical weapons, the use of which killed and inj»»»