Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Slovenia has become the first EU member state to implement fuel rationing to tackle disruptions caused by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its retaliation on their allies in the Gulf - most major players in world energy markets. Many countries have been experiencing steep hikes in fuel prices. In»»»
Serbia's operating team for EU accession meets in Belgrade
BELGRADE/BRUSSELS - Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession held a regular session in Belgrade on Monday to discuss key priorities for advancement of reforms, the Serbian Mission to the EU said in a statement. The participants of the meeting discussed key priorities for the advancement of reforms,»»»
Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues
NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members aren’t actually obligated to go bail out a member state that goes around the world punching other countries in the face. Easy mistake to make from the optics of other recent conflicts, though, where the term “defensive” has been doing »»»
'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash
Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia airport, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. "We were literally like 100 meters away," says 23-year-old Leo Medina, who was onboard another plane on the tarm»»»
FM calls for a reset of Tunisia–EU partnership to make it more balanced and fair
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reaffirmed Tunisia’s principled position in support of openness to dialogue with various partners, including the European Union, based on...»»»
UAE, Indonesia leaders urge de-escalation amid rising regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Indonesia's President HE Prabowo Subianto to discuss escalating military tensions in the region and their broader global implications. The two leaders expressed deep concern over the dete»»»
Serbian construction permits up by 5.1 pct y-o-y in January
BELGRADE – A total 1,604 construction permits were issued in Serbia in January, which was a 5.1 pct increase relative to the same month of last year. According to figures released by the national statistical office RZS, 83.4 pct of the total permits were issued for buildings, while other structures»»»
Brnabic meets with PACE Monitoring Committee delegation
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met with a delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Monitoring Committee in Belgrade on Monday to discuss current issues in the field of the electoral process, with special emphasis on implementation of relevant inter»»»
Omran signs deal with UAE firm to rehabilitate Tartous cement mills
Damascus, March 23 (SANA) – Syria’s General Company for the Manufacture and Marketing of Cement and Building Materials (Omran), has signed an investment agreement with UAE-based QZ to rehabilitate and operate milling units at Tartous Cement Plant, as part of efforts to boost local production and st»»»
Military plane crashes in southern Colombia; 80 feared dead
Bogota: Colombia's military said Monday that about 80 troops were believed to be dead after a transport plane crash in the south of the country. A military source told AFP that two platoons - 80 people - were feared to have been aboard the Hercules aircraft which crashed on takeoff from Puerto Legu»»»
Aviation sector under full operational control in Qatar: Official
Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar’s civil aviation sector is under full operational control and is being managed according to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, despite the challeng»»»
GCC, EU reject Iranian hostilities, discuss de-escalation efforts
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), affirmed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting GCC countries, stressing that they constitute a blatant violation of sovereignty, international laws and norms, and a direct threat to regional and interna»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Metula site for the fourth time with a squadron of attack drones - 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: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Metula site for the fourth time with a squadron»»»
Tunisia Star Pack 2026 competition launched (PACKTEC)
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - The Technical Centre for Packaging and Conditioning (French: PACKTEC) has announced the launch of the 13th edition of the National Best Packaging Competition "Tunisia Star Pack 2026." This competition, open to packaging...»»»
Iran Not Negotiating With US, Fake News Used to Manipulate Markets - Parliament Speaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has not held talks with the United States, and fake news is being used to manipulate markets, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday. "No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets an»»»
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
BusinessReport: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase outArthur SullivanA new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:/»»»
Road traffic fatalities up 4.20% from January 1 to March 22 (Road Safety Observatory)
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - The number of road traffic fatalities recorded since the beginning of the year through March 22 was up by 4.20% compared with the same period last year, with 248 deaths reported compared with 238 in 2025, according to the...»»»
GERB Representatives Meet with OSCE Election Observation Mission
Representatives of GERB met with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) mission which will observe the early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, the party’s press office said Monday. GERB representatives expressed serious concerns regarding the fairness and transpare»»»
Judge Challenges Constitutionality of Prisoners' Disfranchisement
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Monday decided to institute a case on a petition from Sofia City Court judge Ivo Hinov, who challenges the constitutionality of the voter disqualification of persons serving custodial sentences. Desislava Atanasova has been designated judge rapporteur for the case»»»
Oman steps up efforts to ensure safe passage via Strait of Hormuz: FM
Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has emphasised that Oman is ramping up extensive efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), Al Busaidi pointed out that the war in the region has engendered large-scale economic probl»»»
‘Point of No Return’ Looming in Middle East War, Warns Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross demanded Monday a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" including harm to nuclear facilities. "What we have seen in recent days in the Middle East risks reaching a point of no r»»»
Iran’s True Casualty Figures Unknown as Internet Blackout Hampers Monitors
Iran has not updated its official death toll figures for weeks, while human rights groups outside the country are struggling with chronic communication problems, meaning the number of people killed during the war remains largely unknown. The last time Iran's health ministry gave a full update about»»»
Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire
Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-operat»»»
Air India and Air India Express to operate 24 flights between India, GCC on March 24
Dubai: Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined 24 flights, both scheduled and non-scheduled, between India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on March 24, 2026. The airlines will run 10 additional non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, subject to slot availability and »»»
Arbitration in Syria: a key pillar for improving the investment climate
Damascus, March 23 (SANA) – Arbitration is emerging as a key tool to strengthen Syria’s investment environment, offering faster and more flexible dispute resolution compared to traditional courts, and helping build trust between investors and local institutions. Legal experts say arbitration plays »»»
Bulgaria’s Caretaker Government Plans Measures to Tackle Rising Prices, PM Gurov Says
Bulgaria’s caretaker government is working on a comprehensive package of measures to curb rising prices, which are a direct result of the conflict in the Middle East, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in a video on Facebook. Gurov highlighted that in times of crisis, people expect not just»»»
Two more India-bound tankers cross Strait of Hormuz: shipping ministry
NEW DELHI: Two more Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, India's shipping ministry said. Tehran, following US-Israel military strikes, has