MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from Pakistan's attack on Afghanistan has reached 400, with another 250 people being injured, the Tolo News portal reported on Tuesday, citing Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman of the Afghan government. On Monday evening, the news portal reported that explosio»»»

After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger. The actor, who won for his performance in the vampire-blues film Sinners, stopped by fast food chain In-N-Out Burger after the Hollywood ceremony. Still dressed in »»»

In France's municipal elections the far right National Rally is gaining momentum, and France Unbowed has made a breakthrough. Both parties treated the municipal elections as a test-run for the presidential race and emerged strengthened from the first round. T»»»

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 202»»»

As French voters head to the polls for municipal elections, would-be mayors are presenting their programmes for the next six years. Yet with multiple pressures weighing on these local representatives, many step down before the end of their terms. Resignations among mayors are currently at an all-ti»»»

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court to appeal criminal charges that he sought financing for his 2007 campaign from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi»»»

Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks set to be tight. Politicians are now moving to make cross-party alliances against they key opp»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite »»»

The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on March 16 as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for the second round of the mayoral polls. The French elections is l»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. In his view, one of the most significant developments is the continued use of proportional list systems across communes of all sizes, from Paris to the smallest rural municipalities. What is pol»»»

Beijing said on Monday it had “lodged representations” with Washington and urged the United States to “correct its erroneous ways” after new US trade probes launched last week. China’s commerce ministry called on Washington to meet Beijing halfway and resolve disputes through dialogue, as negotiato»»»

As oil prices continue to rise and supply is disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, the Sri Lankan government has announced fuel-rationing measures, effective immediately. Thailand has seen a rush to the pumps ca»»»

A tanker was struck by an “unknown projectile” while at anchor in the Gulf of Oman, prompting a fresh warning to vessels operating close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Also Read: US 'fully prepared' to escort commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz: White»»»

Kyrgyzstani Usman Kaparov won bronze at the World Boxing Futures Cup, which concluded in Thailand. Athletes aged 19 and under participated in the tournament. Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 80-kilogram weight class. In the quarterfinals, Usman Kaparov defeated Abdelmadjid Houari from Algeria. In the»»»

Speaking at a campaign rally in Kaposvár, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reviewed the government’s achievements since 2010 and outlined the stakes of the upcoming election. According to PM Orbán, the vote will determine whether Hungary continues building a work-based economy and defending its national»»»

Construction output volume, based on raw data was 11.4% lower than a year earlier, according to working day adjusted data decreased by 9.6% in January 2026. Among the main construction groups the construction of buildings lessened by 9.6%, that of civil engineering by 14.5%. Based on seasonally and»»»

The volume of industrial production declined by 2.5%, while based on working-day adjusted data it increased year-on-year by 0.3% in January 2026. A production setback occurred in the great majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data industrial ou»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 16: French papers analyse the first round of the country's municipal elections. Next: Cubans protest amid worsening economic conditions. Also: The New York Times tells the story of a difficult recovery after an act of violence. Finally, researchers look into the delayed»»»

1/9Visitors walk through vibrant rows of tulips as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden opens to the public for the annual Tulip Show 2026 in Srinagar.ANI2/9Millions of tulips bloom across the sprawling garden in Srinagar, turning the Kashmir Valley into a spectacular sea of colours.ANI3/9Jammu »»»

In Batken, 60 orphaned children have each been given 10,000 soms ahead of Orozo Ait holiday. The Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region reported. A charity campaign was held, during which financial assistance was provided to children left without parental care. T»»»

Kyrgyzstan is set to launch a unified emergency response service based on the 112 system, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, the new mechanism is expected to speed up the transmission of information about incidents and reduce response times for emergency servi»»»

It started quietly, with a handful of posts on tech forums and Reddit explaining why and how you should uninstall and unsubscribe from ChatGPT. Now the campaign #QuitGPT has more than 4 million participants worldwide, and the numbers are still climbing. FRANCE 24 tech journalist Charlotte Lam »»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

Beijing has massed up to 2,000 fishing vessels in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising concerns over blockade rehearsals, AFP reports. Satellite tracking data showed large groups of Chinese vessels assembling in geometric patterns in the East China Sea, sometimes holding position for about 3»»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

As global attention fixates on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, global energy prices and Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic calculus in East Asia has shifted in ways that are increasingly worrying to Taiwan. »»»

As global attention fixates on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, global energy prices and Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic calculus in East Asia has shifted in ways that are increasingly worrying to Taiwan. »»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman said on March 17 that about 400 people have died after an airstrike allegedly carried out by Pakistan destroyed a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, Hindustan Times reported. A»»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

Beijing has massed up to 2,000 fishing vessels in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising concerns over blockade rehearsals, AFP reports. Satellite tracking data showed large groups of Chinese vessels assembling in geometric patterns in the East China Sea, sometimes holding position for about 3»»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

As global attention fixates on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, global energy prices and Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic calculus in East Asia has shifted in ways that are increasingly worrying to Taiwan. »»»

Beijing has massed up to 2,000 fishing vessels in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising concerns over blockade rehearsals, AFP reports. Satellite tracking data showed large groups of Chinese vessels assembling in geometric patterns in the East China Sea, sometimes holding position for about 3»»»

Beijing has massed up to 2,000 fishing vessels in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising concerns over blockade rehearsals, AFP reports. Satellite tracking data showed large groups of Chinese vessels assembling in geometric patterns in the East China Sea, sometimes holding position for about 3»»»

As global attention fixates on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, global energy prices and Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic calculus in East Asia has shifted in ways that are increasingly worrying to Taiwan. »»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

As global attention fixates on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, global energy prices and Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic calculus in East Asia has shifted in ways that are increasingly worrying to Taiwan. »»»

Cuba's national electricity system suffered a complete collapse on March 16, state utility Unión Eléctrica announced, plunging the entire island into darkness as the country grapples with an acute fuel shortage. The utilit»»»

President Donald Trump has said that Washington could reach an agreement with Cuba imminently, a few days after Havana's leader publicly confirmed for the first time that the two governments are holding discussions. "Cuba »»»

Ecuador and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement, eliminating a 15% tariff surcharge on more than half of Ecuador's non-oil exports after 10 months of negotiations. The agreement was signed at the off»»»

President Donald Trump has said that Washington could reach an agreement with Cuba imminently, a few days after Havana's leader publicly confirmed for the first time that the two governments are holding discussions. "Cuba »»»

Ecuador and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement, eliminating a 15% tariff surcharge on more than half of Ecuador's non-oil exports after 10 months of negotiations. The agreement was signed at the off»»»

Cuba's national electricity system suffered a complete collapse on March 16, state utility Unión Eléctrica announced, plunging the entire island into darkness as the country grapples with an acute fuel shortage. The utilit»»»

Sri Lanka has designated every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the country confronts the risk of supply shortages following the outbreak of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. »»»

As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out wave 56 of its "True Promise 4" operation, targeting Israeli missile reserves, a US military base in Qatar and opposition positions in northern Iraq, Tasnim reported on March 16. »»»

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the United States and Israel of triggering an unprecedented wave of violence in the Middle East with no end in sight, according to a statement published on the ministry's website on March 16. »»»

TSKB Real Estate Appraisal Company is anticipating higher demand from Iranian buyers in the coming period given developments in the Middle East, Makbule Yonel Maya, general manager of the company, told BloombergHT on March 13. »»»

In the first video US President Donald Trump released following the start of operation epic fury he calls on the Iranian people to rise up in what he called a “once in a generation opportunity” to take back control of their own country. »»»