Merz turned Germany into US ‘vassal’ – Spanish deputy PM
Germany has become an American “vassal” under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz has said, criticizing his response to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Spain. Relations between Spain and Germany have been strained over the past week due to what Madrid d»»»
Witkoff reveals plans for next round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks
A new round of talks between Moscow, Kiev, and Washington could be held next week, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said. The meeting was expected to take place in Abu Dhabi in early March but was postponed after the US and Israel attacked Iran. Russia and Ukraine have »»»
President seeks to introduce allowance for all children under 16 - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said he intends to work toward introducing allowance for all children under the age of 16. He made the statement during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The president was responding to remarks by MP Dastan Bekeshev, who noted that the government’s decision to »»»
Sadyr Japarov: Akylman school graduates won't be unemployed even for a day - | 24.KG
Akylman school graduates will not be unemployed even for a day, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at a parliamentary meeting. He said everyone remembers the law passed regarding Akylman school. «Akylman school graduates will not be unemployed even for a day after graduating. If there »»»
Extreme heat increasingly limiting daily activity for both old and young
The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to go outside or engage in ordinary activities has doubled over the past 75 years, according to according to a paper published in the journal Environmental Research: Health, Bloomberg reports. »»»
Three Vessels Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it. The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damag»»»
Prosecution Service, Interior Ministry and National Security Agency Pledge Joint Action for Fair Elections
The Prosecution Service, the Interior Ministry and the State Agency for National Security (SANS) held a working meeting on Wednesday to discuss joint oversight of the April 19 early parliamentary elections and the preceding campaign. The aim is to ensure, to the fullest possible extent, the legalit»»»
Authorities not against rallies, they shouldn’t contradict traditions - Japarov - | 24.KG
The authorities are not against rallies, but they must be held in a permitted location and without violating national customs and traditions. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, a special site has been designated for rallies and protes»»»
Israeli strike on Bekaa's Tamnin kills 10, including 4 children
An Israeli air strike killed ten people, including 4 children, and wounded 17 others in an east Lebanon town on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as the war in Lebanon entered its 10th day. The strike targeted a building inhabited by a Syrian family in Tamnin al-Tahta. Another strike on»»»
Israeli strike hits building in Aisha Bakkar in central Beirut
An Israeli strike hit an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, state media reported, the second targeting of the heart of the Lebanese capital since the Middle East war began. Lebanon was drawn into the war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian »»»
Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia’s Bryansk: What’s Known So Far?
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova condemned the Ukrainian military’s strike on the Russian city of Bryansk as a "cowardly and inhuman" crime against civilians. "On March 10, Ukrainian terrorists committed an inhumane act by striking Bryansk with seven Storm Shadow missiles," Brya»»»
Ukrainian Forces in Dobropolye Area Keep Records in English, French - Source
The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that Ukraine uses foreign fighters as "cannon fodder," warning that the Russian military will continue striking mercenary troops across Ukraine. Ukrainian military personnel in the Dobropolye area are keeping records in English and French, law enforcement age»»»
Air India, Air India Express hike surcharges: How much more will UAE-India passengers pay?
Dubai: Following the announcement of a phased fuel surcharge hike by the Air India group, air passengers on the UAE-India sector will see a fixed increase in their flight ticket prices starting tomorrow, March 12. As per the announcement, passengers flying between the UAE and India on Air India or »»»
BR Cover Story | Christian Tour: From family business to European travel powerhouse
Christian Tour was founded in 1997 as a small family business in Bucharest, initially organising trips for students. The company gradually expanded into domestic tourism and later into international group travel and charter services, based on significant investments in infrastructure, team developm»»»
Bulgaria: “People Shop” Closes 2025 with €145K Loss Amid Peevski Links
State-owned company “People Shop” EAD (Магазин за хората) closed 2025 with a reported loss of 284 thousand leva (€145,200), according to preliminary annual financial data cited by BGNES. The company’s total expenses for the year reached 510 thousand leva (€260,500). Personnel costs accounted for 14»»»
EIB Investment Report: Europe’s resilience faces its next big test
The newly released annual Investment Report of the European Investment Bank provides a broad overview of the main developments and drivers shaping investment and investment finance across the European Union. The 2025/2026 edition, according to EIB, focuses on Europe’s transition toward a digital an»»»
Khushbu Sundar backs Vijay and Trisha: 'Everyone has a personal life that deserves respect'
Dubai: Actress and politician Khushbu Sundar has weighed in on the rabid attention surrounding stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan after their recent appearance at a wedding reception. Photos of the duo together sparked widespread discussion across social media, but Khushbu feels the hype is unnecessar»»»
TISP Demands 100% Check of Voting Machines before Elections, Alleges CC-DB Circles Control Machine Voting
There Is Such a People (TISP), formerly part of the GERB-led government coalition, wants every single voting machine checked before the April 19 parliamentary elections, rather than only some, deputy parliamentary group leader Stanislav Balabanov said in a declaration to the National Assembly. He i»»»
PM Gurov: 1.6 Mln Pensions to Get Easter Supplements
Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Wednesday that 1.6 million pensioners will receive Easter supplements. The lump-sum amount will be either EUR 20 or EUR 50, varying by the size of the pension received. The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said on Monday that a EUR 50»»»
President of Kyrgyzstan calls for transition to electronic Parliament - | 24.KG
The President of Kyrgyzstan called for transition to an electronic Parliament. Sadyr Japarov made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. «If we don’t transition to an electronic Parliament, we will continue to spend enormous amounts of money on paper and equipment. Since 2020, 65»»»
Islamic Resistance in Iraq says carried out 4 operations against US bases in Iraq and abroad in last 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bahrain halts air traffic operations, Gulf Air pauses flights indefinitely
Dubai: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has confirmed the continued temporary suspension of all inbound, outbound and transit flights due to the ongoing closure of airspace in the region. The airline said operations would resume once Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs confirms that airspace has »»»
Romania to Review US Request to Use Local Air Base for Iran Operations
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has convened the EU and NATO nation's top defense council on Wednesday to discuss whether to allow US aircraft access to its military bases for support linked to its Tehran operations, political sources said. The council will meet for the first time this year to dis»»»
Asian Shares Advance as Markets Await Signals on When the War with Iran May End
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday with several benchmarks giving up much of their early gains as investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures rose and oil prices were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% to 54,926.50 and South Korea's Kospi picked up 0.6% to 5,56»»»
Report: Boeing Signs $289 Million Israel Contract for 5,000 Smart Bombs
Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday. The new contract is not related to the ongoing US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, with deliveries not scheduled to start for 36 months, Bloomberg News »»»
Oman announces Eid Al Fitr holiday from March 19 to 23
Dubai: Oman has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for employees across both the public and private sectors, with the break scheduled from March 19 to 23, 2026, according to an official announcement. Authorities confirmed that work will resume on March 24 following the conclusion of the h»»»
Anca Petcu is the new Chief Operations and Transformation Officer and Deputy CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania announces the appointment of Anca Petcu as the Bank’s Chief Operations and Transformation Officer (COTO) and Deputy CEO, following the approval received from the National Bank of Romania. The appointment comes at an important strategic moment, after the completion of th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reports Israeli massacre in Tamnin Al-Tahta: 10 people martyred, 5 others injured, all are Syrian nationals - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: The Zionist entity targeted an Iranian bank last night - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Targeting the bank in Iran allows us to target Zionist and US economic institutions in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli enemy issues new evacuation threat to residents of several towns in Tyre district in south Lebanon and to residents of Haret Hreik and Burj Al-Barajneh in Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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S. Korea involved in oil reserve release discussions with IEA - UPI.com
South Korea is in discussions with the IEA over the agency's proposal to release strategic oil reserves, Seoul officials said Wednesday. This photo, taken Mar. 10, shows a gas station in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean government is "closely involved" in discussions with the International E»»»
Oil plunges, stocks steady as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'
LONDON — Oil prices sank and equities steadied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israel war on Iran could end sooner than thought.International oil benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, plunged nearly seven per cent to $92 a barrel, a da»»»
Report: Drone Hits US Diplomatic Facility in Iraq, No Injuries Reported
A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday amid the US-Israeli air war on Iran, but there were no injuries and everyone was accounted for, according to a US official and an internal State Department alert seen by Reuters. The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, ne»»»
Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino
Lausanne: US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. During a meeting to discuss preparations for the competition, "we also spoke about the curr»»»
Sadyr Japarov: I won't spare even my close relatives in fight against corruption - | 24.KG
«I won’t spare even my close relatives in the fight against corruption,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated today at a parliamentary meeting. He said the fight against corruption will continue, no matter what. «I will show no mercy to anyone. Even if it were my own brother, I would not sp»»»
Interim PM: Bulgaria Aims to Be Among First in Europe to Build AP1000 Reactors
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov highlighted the strategic importance of energy infrastructure for the European Union during a meeting in Paris with other European leaders, convened at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He underlined that the modernization and integration of ele»»»
President of Republic receives National Defence Minister
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed on Tuesday received National Defence Minister Khaled Sehili.During this meeting, the Head of State paid tribute to the national army for its immeasurable efforts in defending the homeland and its...»»»
Military Will Determine Response to Ukraine's Attack on Bryansk Region - Kremlin
On Tuesday, Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that the Ukrainian armed forces had launched a missile attack on Bryansk, killing six people and injuring 37 others. The Russian military will determine the response to the Ukrainian armed forces' strike on the Bryansk Region, Kremlin spoke»»»
How UAE parents are navigating early spring break: From sensory boxes to DIY obstacle courses
A little cooking here and there, or the joy of arts and crafts. Maybe a little tea party, with a sprinkling of imagination. Or, how about just having fun with shapes and making learning fun? The UAE parents sure know how to keep their children busy, and more importantly, happy. It has been a challe»»»
Cloudy skies and rain chances to continue in Qatar until March 13
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has indicated that partly cloudy to cloudy weather will continue, with chances of rain till the end of the week, March 13, 2026. The department added that rainfall is expected to range from light to moderate in intensity, and may occasionally be thunder»»»
Misty morning, highs between 14 and 20°C
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The weather on Wednesday was locally misty early in the morning, followed by scattered clouds across the country. They will be occasionally dense in the east of the central and southern regions, with showers and isolated...»»»
Punch the Baby Monkey Isn’t Being Bullied, Says Japan Zoo
A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online. Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a p»»»
Report: IEA Proposes Largest Ever Oil Release from Strategic Reserves
The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the US-Israel war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil tha»»»
Local Government: Thirty Dead in South Ethiopia Floods
Thirty people have died in flooding caused by heavy rains in the Gamo area of southern Ethiopia, the local government said. "Due to the heavy rainfall... especially in Degama areas, the administration of the zone has expressed its grief over the death of 30 people," the communications department fo»»»
Nine out of ten candidates for Emergencies Minister post involved in corruption - | 24.KG
Nine out of ten proposed candidates for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations have been implicated in corruption cases. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, after the dismissal of the previous head of the ministry, ten candidates»»»
President Saïed: 2026–2030 Development Plan must stem from citizens will
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed pointed out that the preliminary draft of the five-year development plan for 2026–2030 must necessarily stem from the citizens' will, so as to faithfully meet their expectations and demands, according to...»»»
Philippine carriers continue to cancel Middle East trips, charter flights back home arranged
Dubai: Philippine carriers have continued cancelling flights to key Middle East destinations due to the current situation in the region. This has prompted the local government to arrange charter and commercial flights for Filipinos who want to return home. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and»»»
Rain likely to continue until end of week: QMD
DOHA: The chances of rain in Qatar will continue until the end of the week, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. In a social media update, QMD said forecasts indicate continued partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with chances of rain persisting through the end of the week. Rainfall is e»»»
Family involvement key to enhancing well-being of older persons: Official
Doha, Qatar: Engaging older family members in the daily life of households plays a vital role in strengthening their sense of value, belonging, and overall well-being, according to an official from the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan). Omar Shaheen Al-Kaabi, Director of the In»»»