Dubai strengthens airport and border readiness to enhance security and seamless travel
Dubai: Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA), has conducted a series of field inspections across key entry points and operational sectors, underlining the emirate’s commitment to seamless travel, se»»»
Poland Refuses to Hand Over Patriot Systems to US - Defense Minister
Poland does not intend to provide the US with its Patriot missile defense systems, Minister of National Defense of the Republic Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated. On Tuesday, the publication Rzeczpospolita reported that the US was demanding that Poland redeploy one of its two Patriots to the Middle »»»
The Pink Full Moon rises over the UAE tomorrow: Best viewing times and locations
Dubai: One of the most striking celestial events of the spring season is just a few hours away. The April Pink Full Moon will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of 1 and 2 April, and it is set to look more dramatic than your average full moon. Here is what it actually is, why it looks th»»»
Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure 31-03-2026 13:37 PM US President Donald trump in an image»»»
Israeli Strikes Kill 5 in the Gaza Strip
Israeli strikes killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-months-old US-brokered ceasefire deal. Medics said an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia, north of the enclave, killed at least thre»»»
Agricover Credit and EFSE expand partnership to support investments in sustainable agriculture
Access to finance remains a structural challenge for agriculture across Europe, with an estimated financing gap of between EUR 19.8 billion and EUR 46.6 billion, according to the European Commission, fi-compass report. In Romania, the challenge is even more pronounced, with an estimated financial g»»»
Regional reshuffle: President replaces heads of districts, mayors across country - | 24.KG
A series of personnel reshuffles has taken place in local government bodies across Kyrgyzstan. The relevant decrees were signed by President Sadyr Japarov. In Chui region: In Jalal-Abad region: In Batken region: In Naryn region: The personnel decisions were made in accordance with the Constitution »»»
Artists' House will remain municipal property — Bishkek Mayor - | 24.KG
The Artists’ House will remain municipal property. Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced at a regular session of the Bishkek City Council. According to him, the issue of transferring the land at 108, Chui Avenue, where the Artists’ House is located, has generated widespread public outcry. »»»
Signs Pointing That Crisis in Persian Gulf Escalating Into Broader Conflict - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are signs that the crisis in the Persian Gulf is escalating into a broader conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Russia has noted an increase of military power in international affairs, the minister said. "What we are witnessing now shows signs o»»»
China Slams Strikes on Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities
Strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for regional security and stability, and China resolutely opposes them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated at a briefing on Tuesday. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) earlier reported three s»»»
Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by Iran war
Satellite images are beginning to be released giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at American bases in the region. Information has so far been scarce about the damage being done across the Middle East, particularly when it's i»»»
Whoop secures $575m with Mubadala, QIA backing
Dubai: Whoop has raised $575 million in fresh funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, with strong participation from GCC investors signalling growing regional influence in global health technology. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The round was led by Collaborative Fund a»»»
Trump's go-to moves to influence markets falling flat as Iran war drags on
As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets — trying to keep oil prices from exploding upward, stocks from cratering and interest rates from surging. When the markets have flashed danger, Trump has been quick with a social media post or »»»
How a Dubai-based filmmaker captured the UAE’s spirit in a unifying anthem
Dubai: At a time when parts of the Middle East are experiencing tensions, a Filipino filmmaker living in the UAE for 26 years and counting, has chosen music as his response to the challenges, one rooted not in fear, but in gratitude and unity. Having built a life, career, and creative identity in t»»»
Orascom-Led Consortium Signs PPA for 900 MW Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez
CAIRO — A consortium led by Orascom Construction has signed a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to develop a 900-megawatt wind farm near Ras Shukeir in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez. The project will be executed under a 25-year build-own-operate (BOO) model by a con»»»
Italy Reportedly Refuses US Aircraft Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Operations
Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, confirming a newspaper report. Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some US bombers" had been due to land at the base in ea»»»
Tunisia shines globally at Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition, with over 60 medals
Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian olive oil has achieved outstanding international recognition, with 40 Tunisian companies winning more than 60 medals at the 2026 Afro-Asian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, held in Tunis from March 23 to 26....»»»
QatarEnergy announces fuel prices for April
DOHA: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices in the country for April, with an increase in the price of 95 octane (Super) gasoline. There is no change in the prices of 91 octane (Premium) gasoline and diesel. QatarEnergy set the price of a litre of 95 octane (Super) gasoline at QR2.05 (QR1.90 in»»»
More Arrests in Bulgaria Targeting Vote-Buying Before the April Elections
A specialized police operation targeting vote buying has led to the arrest of three individuals in the town of Byala Slatina, authorities confirmed. The action included coordinated checks across multiple addresses and premises as part of ongoing pre-election enforcement efforts. During the operatio»»»
Bulgaria Among Countries in Europol Crackdown on Weapons and Cannabis Ring
A coordinated international police operation has led to the arrest of key members of a criminal network involved in trafficking weapons and drugs across Europe, according to Europol. The action was carried out on 23 March in Spain, Bulgaria and Greece, targeting a group described as operating a “we»»»
Energy prices jump on supply disruption while gold rebounds modestly
Washington, March 31 (SANA) Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by supply disruptions, while gold advanced as the dollar weakened, despite heading for its worst monthly performance in years. Oil prices continued their upward trend, supported by supply constraints lin»»»
Naryn mayor Zhainak Nemat uulu dismissed - | 24.KG
Zhainak Nemat uulu has been dismissed from his post as Mayor of Naryn city. He has held the position since July 2025. The decision was made by President Sadyr Japarov, the presidential press service reported. Photo Zhainak Nemat uulu Zhyldyzbek Bekkeldiev has been appointed the new mayor. He previo»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Malaya Korchakovka Settlement in Sumy region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces has liberated the settlement of Malaya Korchakovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The units of the Sever battlegroup liberated the settlement of Malaya Korchakovka as a result of active operations," the report says.Over»»»
SOFMEDICA expands into Slovenia, strengthening access to life-saving innovation in New Europe
SOFMEDICA, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technologies in Central and Southeastern Europe, is proud to announce the expansion of its activity to Slovenia, marking a new chapter in the company’s mission to make life-saving innovation more accessible across Europe. This step reflects SOF»»»
Iranian Missiles Strike “Bnei Brak,” Expose Vulnerability of Israeli Defenses - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Missiles Strike “Bnei Brak,” Expose Vulnerability of Israeli Defenses 31-03-2026 12:43 PM A still image from the video shows Irania»»»
Iran Media Says Strikes Put Desalination Plant on Gulf Island Out of Service
Iranian media said Tuesday airstrikes have put a desalination plant on Iran's Qeshm island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz out of service, though the report did not specify when the attack took place. "One of the desalination plants on Qeshm Island was targeted... and is now completely out of ser»»»
Vodafone Business launches new edition of “Deschis la Nou” Bootcamp: 2 days of mentoring, 15 experts, 300 entrepreneurs
Vodafone Business is launching a new edition of the Open to New. Open to Technology Bootcamp, a free mentoring program designed for Romanian entrepreneurs who want to transform their businesses through technology. The event will take place on June 5–6, in Bucharest. Over two intensive days, partici»»»
QatarEnergy announces fuel prices for April 2026
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the fuel prices for the coming month of April. According to its announcement, the price for Super-grade petrol has increased, while the other two remain the same as March. Super-grade petrol will now cost QR2.05 in April per litre, »»»
Kahramaa issues safety tips during rainfall
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, Kahramaa, cautioned residents and citizens to be careful while handling electrical devices during rainfall. The corporation in a social media post noted that leaving electrical devices exposed to rain as well as touching or operating»»»
Could the Hormuz crisis eclipse the 1970s oil shock?
Dubai: As the US-Iran conflict disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the question echoing across markets is stark: Could this become a bigger shock than the oil crises of the 1970s? The comparison is not just historical — it is a benchmark for global economic stress. The 1973 oil crisis, tri»»»
Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
Europe's inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent fuel prices sharply higher. The annual rate for the 21 countries using the euro currency compared to 1.9% for February before the war started and blocked supplies of oil and gas from »»»
Attack on Michigan temple was Hezbollah-inspired, FBI says – Ya Libnan
Share: FILE : Ayman Mohamad Ghazali killed himself after he exchanged gunfire with security. Hezbollah is a militant group backed by Iran The car ramming and shooting attack at a large Michigan synagogue this month was a “Hezbollah inspired act of terrorism” targeting the Jewish community, the FBI »»»
Over 2.4 Tonnes of Unsafe Meat, Meat Preparations Discovered in Pleven Store
More than 2.4 tons of meat and meat preparations that do not meet safety and traceability requirements have been discovered in a shop in Pleven, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) reported. The inspection was carried out following a submitted signal. The site has been closed by the Regional Di»»»
Philippines launches ‘Handa’: What you need to know about the new disaster platform
Dubai: The Philippines has introduced a new digital platform to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, bringing multiple tools and data sources into one system. Called “Handa: The Integrated Platform for Preparedness, Early Warning, and Response,” the platform can be accessed online and has»»»
Battery boom is here: How energy storage solves biggest knock against solar, wind
From humble powerbanks for everyday gadgets to gigawatt-rated packs, a new calculus is driving a serious rethink about batteries across the planet. Giant energy storage banks have proven to be silent, fast-acting gladiators popping up everywhere energy storage needs to scale. Grid operators, utilit»»»
FBI: Michigan synagogue terrorist attack inspired by Hezbollah - UPI.com
Jennifer Runyan, the FBI special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Filed Office, updates reporters Monday on their investigation into the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Mich. Photo courtesy of FBI Detroit/X March 31 (UPI) -- The man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue e»»»
S. Korea to remove 'China (Taiwan)' label from e-arrival system after Taiwan's protest - UPI.com
South Korea will remove the "China (Taiwan)" label from its e-arrival system, a foreign ministry official said Tuesday, after protests by Taiwan. In this March 2023 photo, a Taiwanese flag is seen atop the Presidential Office Building in Taipei. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Sout»»»
France’s Macron Arrives in Japan for Talks Dominated by Mideast War
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East war. Macron landed shortly before 5:30 pm (0830 GMT) in rainy and windy Tokyo, ahead of an exp»»»
Iran envoy has rejected talks with the US in an interview with RT
Iran does not currently need negotiations but remains a “rational player” that is “not looking for war,” Tehran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said. Speaking on RT’s Sanchez Effect, Jalali said Iran has “never denied peace talks” but insisted there must be “proper conditions” before any »»»
Türkiye rejects claims of joining war with Iran or sending troops to Lebanon
Ankara, March 31 (SANA) Türkiye has denied claims it is joining the war alongside Iran or deploying troops to Lebanon, describing them as misleading and part of a psychological campaign. According to Anadolu Agency, the Center for Combating Disinformation, affiliated with the Turkish Presidency’s D»»»
Head of Moskovsky district of Chui region replaced - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov dismissed Niyazbek Kozuev from his post as head of Moskovsky district of Chui region. The presidential press service reported. Photo Niyazbek Kozuev Ilyaz Tashbaev has been appointed in his place. He previously served as Deputy Presidential Envoy to Osh region.»»»
UNRWA Head Seeks Investigation into Killing of Staff in Gaza War
Discussions are under way for a UN investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency said on Tuesday, making it the deadliest conflict in the body's history. "I believe that we need to have a panel – a high-level panel»»»
Australia investigates tech giants for ‘failing to obey’ social media ban for children
Months after Australia became the first country to enact a social media ban for children under 16, Communications Minister Anika Wells on Tuesday said big tech companies were "failing to obey the laws". Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for imple»»»
India to begin world’s biggest population count
New Delhi: India will launch the world’s largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. India’s government calls the $1.24 billion count a “gigantic exercise of national importance” that could support “inclusive gover»»»
World Bank issues EUR 544 million loan to Romania to support fiscal sustainability and private sector-led growth
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the Romanian government’s efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led growth and foster job creation. The financing is designed help Romanians see new opportunities emerge, »»»
Kyrgyzstan backs WTO reform and restoration of dispute settlement system - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has expressed support for reforming the World Trade Organization, including the restoration of its dispute settlement system and enhanced support for developing countries. Kyrgyzstan’s representative to the WTO, Nurbek Maksutov, stated. The press service of the Ministry of Economy and Co»»»
NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch
Cape Canaveral: NASA began its two-day countdown Monday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth's satellite that is to pave the way for future exploration. The first window to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in F»»»
Stranded whale frees itself again off German coast and disappears
Frankfurt, Germany: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time and has now disappeared, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday. "The whale seems to have left Wismar. However, there have been no sightings so far," the spokesma»»»
Media Review: March 31
The topic of rising prices of food and fuels in Bulgaria dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud’s front-page story reads that the prices and the inflation rate are jointly going up. One in three retailers expects retail prices to go up over the next three months, according to a survey of busi»»»
Opinion | Leonardo Badea, BNR: Economics in the age of geopolitics
We are living through a moment of inflection in which the economy, after decades of dominance of efficiency and globalization, is once again becoming subordinate to geopolitics. If the beginning of the millennium was marked by the illusion of perpetual stability, the rapid succession of recent cris»»»