British police warned Monday that an arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances at a synagogue in north London could be upgraded from an "antisemitic hate crime" to a terrorist incident. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- Police in London said Monday they were treating the t»»»

In 2025, Bulgaria recorded 80,348 crimes, 86.7% of which were against the person and property of citizens, and 13.3% were economic, according to the annual report of the Interior Ministry, published on Monday. The data shows a 6.6% decline in recorded crimes compared with 2024. Crime detection rate»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the Naqoura school with a rocket salvo: Hezbollah Mili»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting Israeli site of Metula as well as the settlements of Kiryat Shm»»»

Dubai: Passengers flying with IndiGo on March 24 are being advised to stay alert to schedule changes, even as the airline continues to operate selected flights to help travellers reach their destinations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that fligh»»»

Washington, March 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would pause “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days as Washington and Tehran engage in diplomatic negotiations. In a post on Truth Social on Monday,»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to strictly follow safety guidelines while driving in rainy conditions, stressing the importance of cautious driving practices to protect road users and maintain traffic safety during the current spell of unstable weather. The a»»»

Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev on Monday awarded the national women’s badminton team, who won Bulgaria’s historic first title at the European Team Championships in Istanbul, his Ministry said. Stefani Stoeva, Gabriela Stoeva, Kaloyana Nalbantova, Gergana Pavlova, Tsvetina Popivanova, Elena Popivanov»»»

On Monday, the Constitutional Court opened a case at the request of the caretaker government to declare unconstitutional a National Assembly decision of March 13 obliging the government to submit to the Assembly a bill of ratification for Bulgaria joining the Charter of US President Donald Trump’s »»»

The construction of a modern cross-border system for monitoring pollution in the waters of the Danube River caused by shipping is forthcoming, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works said here on Monday. The pilot initiative will be implemented by the Executive Agency Maritime Adminis»»»

A high-ranking officer of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will be dismissed over the case of a cold storage facility in Haskovo, Southern Bulgaria, which was found to contain spoiled foods on March 20, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Hristanov reported here on Monday. On Mar»»»

Manila: Commuters here may soon get an early look at the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) as the Department of Transportation (DoTr) moves closer to a "partial opening" of the new rail line in northern Metro Manila. The DoTr is preparing for the initial rollout of the MRT-7 covering six stations f»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on ⁠Monday that he has ordered the United States ⁠military to postpone ⁠strikes ⁠against Iranian power plants ‌and energy infrastructure for five days after holding ‌"good and productive conversations" with Tehran. "I am pleased to report that the United S»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic met with a World Bank delegation in Belgrade on Monday to discuss implementation of strategically important projects for Serbia and advancement of cooperation on new investments. "A constructive meeting with a World Bank delega»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Inside Iran’s Energy Resilience: Infrastructure Built to Withstand War and Sanctions 23-03-2026 14:53 PM A natural-gas refinery at the Sout»»»

Iranian media said on Monday there were no negotiations between Tehran and Washington after US President Donald Trump announced talks towards ending the war. "There are no talks between Tehran and Washington," said Mehr news agency citing Iran's foreign ministry, adding that Trump's statements were»»»

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site Monday, hours ahead of a deadline later in the day. Writing in all capital letters, he s»»»

Dubai: The UAE has said it will never be blackmailed by terrorists, reaffirming its sovereign right to make strategic security decisions amid ongoing regional tensions. “We will never be blackmailed by terrorists,” Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign A»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Gas said it has made temporary operational adjustments to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export-traded liquids in response to ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the growing impact of regional tensions on energy flows. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Dubai: Passengers travelling through Dubai airports this week are being urged to plan ahead, with authorities and airlines warning that unstable weather may affect journeys to the airport and flight schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai International Airport»»»

At the Business Review Awards 2026, Philip Morris Romania received two distinctions: Sustainability Project of the Year, for transforming its Otopeni factory into a high-tech, low-carbon industrial hub, and Employer of the Year, recognising its sustained investment in people, culture, and workplace»»»

Wall Street shot higher and global oil futures tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants and other energy infrastructure for five days. Trump's post on so»»»

Hezbollah targeted Monday Israeli troops and bases in northern Israel and in southern Lebanon with attack drones, rockets and advanced missiles. The group said in separate statements that it targeted troops near Alma al Shaab, al-Taybeh, Markaba, Dhayra, and Maroun al-Ras with attack drones, rocket»»»

The construction of a new border crossing between Bulgaria and Turkiye is not currently under discussion, with priority instead placed on expanding the capacity of existing checkpoints, said Anton Zlatanov, Director of the Interior Ministry’s Border Police General Directorate, speaking to journalis»»»

Caretaker Labour Minister Hasan Ademov met with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham). Talks focused on the development of the labour market in the context of digital transformation, the introduction of artificial intelligence, and various forms of employment, the»»»

Beijing: China has limited the amount by which the country's fuel costs can rise, the government announced Monday, to mitigate surging oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. Global oil prices have soared as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran has centred around the Strait of Hor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced the resumption of on-campus study and work for its students, faculty, and administrative staff starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. In a statement, Qatar University said that it is "committed to all instructions issued by the official authorities. Any updat»»»

The development of retail parks in mid-sized cities is one of the key pillars of BIG Poland’s strategy in the Polish market. This format responds to the needs of local communities by offering convenient shopping, access to well-known brands and modern retail space close to where people live. The sc»»»

Seasonality has long remained one of the key challenges for coastal developments in Poland. Wave Świnoujście Thermal & SPA, developed by Green House Development, is being created in response to this issue, introducing a resort model designed to operate year-round. A central element of this concept »»»

Tunis, March 23, (TAP)- Tunisia’s permanent mission in Geneva participated on Monday in the opening session of the sixth meeting of the International Governmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, which will continue until March 28.Dr....»»»

A strike on a bridge Monday in the southern village of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr cut a main link between the southern city of Nabatiyeh and al-Hujair valley region farther south. Israel also struck two bridges in Qasmiyeh and Matariyeh and another in Burj Rahhal linking the city of Tyre to Sidon. Other st»»»

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The talks stressed the importance of "national unity and solidarity", as Berri said he is "reassured by the presence of the president." Berri and Aoun discussed the recent targeting of bridges in south Lebanon»»»

Dubai: Amid an extraordinarily challenging period for the region, Dubai has found a way to say goodbye with grace. Passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been handed special souvenir packs along with a heartfelt thank-you note bearing the Dubai logo. The souvenirs include »»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reviewed information from two alerts concerning a possible compromise of the procedure for electing a new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria, the government said on its Facebook page on Monday. The alerts were submitted by Georgi Georgiev from the BOEC civic ass»»»

Dubai: Oil prices tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing talks with Iran and ordered a pause on planned strikes targeting its energy infrastructure, marking the first clear shift toward de-escalation since the conflict began. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

New Delhi: Indian police have seized more than 20,000 pirated books, including titles by novelists Arundhati Roy and Haruki Murakami, to dismantle a major piracy ring, publishers said Monday. The raids, which took place on March 15, highlight the scale of piracy in India's book market -- and the co»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Monday national councils were the best promoters of the activities of all national minorities and that they offered a possibility for educational and cultural activities by members of national minorities living in Serbia. Ahead of a session of the Council f»»»

At the Business Review Awards 2026, Hagag Development Europe received the Excellence in Strategic Expansion award for expanding its footprint beyond real estate with the launch of Hagag Energy and major investments in Romania’s natural gas infrastructure sector. “For us, strategic expansion does no»»»

An international research project has uncovered new evidence that early humans repeatedly occupied the Buhais Rockshelter in Sharjah over tens of thousands of years, challenging long-held assumptions about human settlement in southeastern Arabia. The study, published on Monday in Nature Communicati»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE has urged members of the expatriate community to respect local laws and customs, as Pakistan marked its 86th National Day with ceremonies across the Emirates. Speaking at a flag-hoisting event at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Ambassador Shafqat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and HE the Turk»»»

Caretaker Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky addressed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the obstruction of navigation there “absolutely unacceptable” under international law. She emphasized that the ongoing war with Iran will largely be decided around control of the strait. N»»»

Kyrgyzstan has strengthened veterinary and sanitary control measures to prevent the import and spread of infectious animal diseases. The Veterinary Service’s Epizootic Control Department reported. Specialists are monitoring the epizootic situation in other countries where outbreaks have been record»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday and expressed concern ‌over ‌the spread ‌of ⁠the Iran war to the ⁠Caspian Sea. "Mutual concern was expressed about the dangerous ⁠spread of the ‌conflict ‌provoked by ‌Washington and ‌Tel Aviv to the Caspia»»»

Allegations Greece deployed an armed Afghan paramilitary unit to violently assault a group of 61 mostly-Turkish nationals seeking political asylum have raised alarm within the EU’s border agency, Frontex. A report by the agency’s fundamental rights officer, Jonas Grimheden, alleges that an Afghan u»»»

Laboratory tests have found that levels of the pesticide malathion in a shipment of Argentine sunflower seeds were four times above the permissible limit, while deltamethrin levels were approximately three times higher, according to analyses of samples taken by inspectors from the Bulgarian Food Sa»»»

The trial over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster was adjourned on Monday and is set to resume on April 1, after repeated interruptions and objections over courtroom conditions. Proceedings in the central city of Larissa were halted shortly after they began, with the presiding judge stopping the sess»»»

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) revealed that its air defense systems have intercepted and neutralized 147 projectiles and 282 UAVs that targeted Bahrain since the start of the Iranian attacks. The BDF urged the public to strictly adhere to maximum levels of caution a»»»

The Leninsky District Court has changed the preventive measure for journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, ordering her release from custody. According to participants in the proceedings, the court partially granted the defense’s motion by approving the request to change the preventive measure. However,»»»