Israel strikes apartments in Beirut's Zokak al-Blat and Basta
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zokak al-Blat neighborhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hez»»»
Israel strikes central, southen Beirut: Lebanese media
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the He»»»
Saudi Arabia shuts Jeddah facility over illegal obesity surgeries
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has closed a bariatric surgery unit at a private healthcare facility in Jeddah and imposed a fine of SR100,000 for performing obesity and bariatric surgeries without the required legal permits. The violation was identified during field inspection campaigns c»»»
Energy’s next breakthrough: How long-duration storage could solve the renewable puzzle
Unlike short-duration batteries like lithium-ion, which handle quick bursts, long-duration energy storage (LDES) includes pumped hydro, compressed air, flow batteries, thermal storage, and gravity-based systems. This solution offers a number of benefits: it raises reliability of energy and system f»»»
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
A woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explos»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with foreign ministers, officials to discuss regional developments
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number of Foreign Ministers and Officials to discuss the latest regional developments and the repercussions of Iran’s unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks targeting the UAE a»»»
Trump fumes at Nato for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»
Trump fumes at Nato for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»
UAE extends distance learning: Can students and teachers attend classes from abroad?
Dubai: With the UAE extending distance learning beyond spring break, schools across the country are preparing to meet all eventualities to ensure continuity of learning. The UAE on Tuesday announced the continuation of distance learning across nurseries, schools and higher education institutions fo»»»
Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to meet and find common ground, after the US president's repeated criticism of the UK prime minister. In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Sir Keir, the Ukrainian president said that while he would»»»
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemns continued Iranian terrorist attacks on the UAE , extends sincere condolences to victims’ families
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. The victims, who lost their lives as a result of these »»»
CDA's ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ initiative empowers six Emirati families, distributes 13,000 Iftar meals in Ramadan
DUBAI: Highlighting its sustained efforts to strengthen social solidarity, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association, concluded the ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ (Goodness of Dubai by its People) initiative during the Holy Month. The initiativ»»»
UAE weather: Temperature dropping, with chances of rain
Dubai: A surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-air low-pressure system, is set to bring unsettled weather conditions across the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a continued probability»»»
Eid Al Fitr prayer to be held inside mosques across Qatar at 5.53am
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayerfor the year 1447 AH will be performed inside enclosed mosques across the country. The ministry said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of worshippers. According to the announcement, th»»»
UAE tourism, aviation sectors show resilience amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to demonstrate resilience in its tourism and aviation sectors amid ongoing regional tensions, with authorities emphasising normal operations and strong support measures for affected travelers. More than 1.4 million passengers passed through UAE airports and »»»
Clinical PSG thrash Chelsea to reach Champions League quarters
London: Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate. The Georgian's early opener was soon f»»»
CBUAE Board reviews strength, resilience of UAE’s financial system, banking sector; financial institution resilience package backed by CBUAE’s assets of Dh1 trillion approved
ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»
At 23:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with rocket barrages: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill»»»
Souq Waqif’s Ramadan night life continues to thrive
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Even as regional tensions and security concerns dominate headlines across the Gulf, Doha’s historic Souq Waqif continues to pulsate with life during the final nights of Ramadan. Visitors, families, and tourists are filling the market’s alleys late into the night, demonstratin»»»
Pakistan ambassador heaps praise on Qatar’s leadership, resilience amid regional tensions
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aamer has commended the wise leadership of the State of Qatar during times of challenge, praising its steadfast guidance and remarkable resilience. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, the ambassador noted that Qatar’s steadfast commitment t»»»
Awqaf Ministry issues announcement regarding Eid-Al-Fitr prayers
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs released a statement announcing that the Eid Al-Fitr prayer for the year 1447 AH will be held "inside closed mosques" across the State of Qatar, The Ministry stated that this came "in order to ensure the safety of worshippers," add»»»
ICC sets up help desk to assist Indian community members
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre(ICC) has established a dedicated Help Desk to support members of the Indian community who may be stranded in Qatar or facing travel-related emergencies amid the current regional circumstances. The initiative has been launched to provide timely as»»»
Qatar achieves 99% self-sufficiency in dairy, derivatives production: Minister of Municipality
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, has affirmed that the progress achieved by Qatar in food production system reflects the success of national policies aimed at »»»
Ministry of Interior issues manual for workplace evacuation during emergency, exceptional situations
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a precautionary evacuation guidelines manual for workplaces amid the current regional situation, outlining procedures to be followed by employees in government, semi-government and private sector institutions during emergency and e»»»
‘Qatar’s resilience shows commitment to diplomacy in resolving regional disputes’
QNA Paris President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a »»»
WCM-Q pre-medical students present research posters at annual event
Tribune News Network Doha Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific pla»»»
HIA withdraws from all external events and programmes
In light of the ongoing conflict in the region, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has confirmed that it is withdrawing from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes during this period, including the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 and the Passenger Terminal Ex»»»
Ambassador Fahad Al-Attiya named RIBA Honorary Fellow
Tribune News Network Doha The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Ambassador Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiya has been appointed as a RIBA Honorary Fellow for 2026, in recognition of his significant contribution to the advancement, advocacy and cultural promotion of architec»»»
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns terrorist plot targeting Kuwait
ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait. The Council expressed its solidarity with the State of Kuwait and all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its security and stability, and en»»»
A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel
Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, was widely believed to be running the country as it reeled from the killing of its supreme leader and a widening war. Israel said Tuesday that it killed Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel's military also said it killed Iranian Gen. Gholam Reza Sol»»»
House oversight committee subpoenas AG Pam Bondi for April 14 deposition - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi looks on during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 11. The House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform subpoenaed her Tuesday to give a deposition in April on the Jeffrey E»»»
Minister of Foreign Trade engages UAE International Investors Council on long-term economic strategy initiatives
ABU DHABI: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with members of the board of the UAE International Investors Council (IIC) to discuss strategic priorities shaping the UAE’s foreign trade agenda and broader economic objectives. During the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Tr»»»
UAE Council for Fatwa calls for Shawwal crescent sighting on Wednesday
ABU DHABI: The UAE Council for Fatwa has called on the public to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1447 AH on Wednesday evening, 18 March, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan. The Council invited individuals to participate in moon sighting and submit observations through»»»
Interior ministry urges everyone to adhere to precautionary measures when holding social events
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has urged everyone to adhere to precautionary measures when holding social events, including weddings and funeral gatherings, given the current circumstances. In a statement, the ministry stressed the importance of holding these events only in halls and enclosed space»»»
Real estate project in Warsaw will bring more than 1,700 apartments
A new residential development will transform a former industrial site in Warsaw’s Targówek district into a mixed-use complex with over 1,700 apartments for about 3,600 residents. The Radzymińska project, led by Pinao from the Spectra Development Group, includes 13 buildings (6–8 stories, with one 1»»»
UAE limits Eid Al Fitr prayers to mosques
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held inside mosques across the country, with outdoor prayer grounds not to be used this year. In a statement, the authority said the decision applies nationwide, confirming that »»»
As part of Operation Khaibar 1, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted at 08:30 Tuesday 17/03/2026 settlements: Kiryat Shamona, Metula, Malkieh, Dishon, Avivim, Kaferblom, Ramot Naftali, Zareit, Shtola, Efin Menachem and Beit Hillel with large missile salvos: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of Operation Khaibar 1, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted at 08:30 Tuesday 17/03/2026 settlements: Kiryat Shamona, Me»»»
Drought: Disaster zones established by Decree (JORT)
Tunis, March 17 (TAP) - The areas located in the governorates of Manouba, Zaghouan, Ben Arous, Ariana, El Kef, Beja, Jendouba, Nabeul, Kasserine, Bizerte, Siliana and Kairouan are officially considered “disaster zones” due to the drought that...»»»
CBRE: Data Centers market could reach 500 MW by 2030. Poland central to expansion
Growing demand for infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and cloud services is driving the development of the data center market in Europe, according to CBRE’s “European Data Centres” report. Poland is beginning to play an increasingly important role in this process. Experts estimate th»»»
Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day - UPI.com
1 of 7 | US President Donald Trump meets with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in the Oval Office Tuesday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House on Tuesday during their annual St. Patrick's »»»
Taxi drivers to go on strike for second straight day
Greek taxi drivers will walk off the job Wednesday, on the second day of an open-ended strike over proposed new legislation they say threatens their livelihoods. The bill would allow private hire vehicles with drivers to operate under the same terms as taxis, a move union representatives say amount»»»
UAE Moonsighting Committee to convene tomorrow to confirm Eid Al Fitr
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Moonsighting Committee will meet tomorrow after Maghreb prayer to sight the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr. The announcement was made by the UAE Council for Fatwa. Senior religious scholars, astronomers and officials will gather to revie»»»
Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time
A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster". An official in Italy, one of nine EU countries to write a joint lett»»»
US encouraging Syrian action against Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant, Reuters – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»
Argentina faces Iran threat after Milei's critical remarks - UPI.com
A man enters the headquarters of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Aid Society in Buenos Aires, in 2018. It was the site of the country's deadliest terrorist attack, a bombing in 1994. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- Diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Iran escalated after Irani»»»
Gargash: UAE may join international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said on Tuesday that the UAE may join international efforts led by the United States to ensure the safety and security of the Strait of Hormuz. He noted, however, that no formal plan has yet been agreed upon and tha»»»
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over her handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, wrote in the subpoena letter »»»
Ukrainian PM Zelensky warns of Russian weapons tech in British visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L), NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pose outside No.10 Downing Street after a discussion on the war in Ukraine in London on Tuesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Speaking to th»»»
Trump delays trip to China to focus on Iran - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017. Trump announced Tuesday that he is delaying his planned trip to visit Xi. File Photo Thomas Peter/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday »»»
Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by HelpingAnimalsLive&Overcome (@halonokillrescue) March 17 (UPI) -- A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties. The HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter in Sebastian s»»»