Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country and Venezuela plan to submit formal applications to join Mercosur after a meeting in Caracas between delegations from the two governments. File Photo by Ricardo Maldonado Rozo/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Colombia and Venezuela said they will seek full me»»»

BRUSSELS: The Council of the European Union today, March 16, decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 individuals and 3 entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. Today’s listings target a diverse group of individuals and entities that played a key role in t»»»

ABU DHABI: The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council has announced three regulatory measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process across the country while safeguarding the safety of students and the wider educational community, in coordination with t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the winners of the top five prizes in the 9th Katara Quran Recitation Award for 2026. The first prize, worth QR500,000, was awarded to reciter Mohammed Al-Wafi Idris Hamad from Libya. The second prize, worth QR400,000,»»»

QNA Doha Higher Education President and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Francisco Marmolejo has affirmed that the Education City universities have adopted a range of innovative mechanisms and solutions to ensure the student engagement in v»»»

QNA New York Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif AlThani met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov at the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, the Permanent Representative of Qatar to th»»»

According to Dr Al Ansari, interception operations have successfully neutralised more than 90 percent of incoming threats. On diplomatic efforts, he said consultations between Qatar and Egypt on Sunday focused on coordination regarding regional developments. He also noted that communication among l»»»

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had to come up with a speech for EU ambassadors, she tried on a punk rock routine similar to the one that scored former central banker and current Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a standing ovation at Davos. But one key difference made it »»»

The winners in the 2025 Annual Responsible Business Awards were announced by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum here on Monday. The awards marked the 23rd edition of the national competition for corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and diversity. Awards in the individual categ»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday that their nations have agreed that Russia will stop recruiting people from Kenya to serve in its military in its war in Ukraine, which follows a report indicating that more than 1,000 people»»»

US Border Patrol leader Gregory Bovino, who became the leading public face of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, has announced he is retiring. Bovino led operations in Democratic-led cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed two US c»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime»»»

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. Terms of the deal, which now goes to the court for approval, were not immediately disclosed. It marks the third such settlement by »»»

Canadian officials have charged two people with murder in what they have called a "targeted incident" that led to the death of an Iranian regime critic, generating widespread concern in the Canadian-Iranian community. The remains of Masood Masjoody, 45, a former university math instructor, were fou»»»

The Albanian Parliament is expected to approve a resolution declaring the Islamic Republic of Iran a state sponsor of terrorism. The draft cites international evidence of Iran’s support for armed non-state groups and destabilizing activities in the Middle East. The resolution also highlights cybera»»»

Albania’s Parliament is expected to hold a plenary session on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., but the opposition Democratic Party (PD) says it will boycott the meeting. PD Parliamentary Group leader Gazment Bardhi said the session was called in violation of parliamentary rules and outside the Assembly’s nor»»»

The head of Albania’s Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, criticized the Democratic Party’s (PD) decision to boycott Tuesday’s plenary session. Balla said the session will vote on an urgent draft resolution to declare Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, calling it a priority for Alba»»»

In the few moments of silence after the shootings, before he was dragged from the family car, 12-year-old Khaled Bani Odeh thought he was the only member of his family left alive. Seconds before, his parents and two youngest brothers had been shot dead through the windscreen by Israeli forces, as t»»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations (UN), HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, at the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, HE the Permanent »»»

Iwai Fumio, Japan’s ambassador to Egypt, and a representative of the Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights have signed a grant agreement under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Kusanone) programme. Under the agreement, Japan will provide $65,742 to support a»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watching a live feed of a strategic cruise missile test-fire from the naval Destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea, 10 March 2026 (issued 11 March 2026). According to KCNA, the test aimed to verify the reliability»»»

Top airline CEOs have urged the US Congress to end the government shutdown that has left airport workers without pay, warning travellers could face more delays. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue are among the airlines that have written to lawmakers to demand funding is restored to the»»»

King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged "much abuse" during Spain's conquest of the Americas, the latest attempt by a top Spanish official to address Mexico's longstanding historical grievances. Laws imposed by the Spanish crown in the 16th century to govern its colonies had a "desire to protect" Ind»»»

A motorcycle travels down an unlit street during a power outage in Havana in early March. Widespread power outage are continuing throughout the nation as fuel runs out. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Cuba entered its 10th consecutive day of protests Monday as demonstrations agai»»»

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump praised Wiles on Truth Social on Monday, before revealing, "unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMME»»»

A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran had led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system appeared to be holding up and authorities had not sought emergency relief from the WHO. "The primary healthcare and the health infrastructure of »»»

Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Official Spokesman for the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, reported that Kuwait’s air defense detected four hostile drones breaching the country’s airspace in the past 24 hours. One drone was destroyed, another fell outside the threat zone without causing any danger, and two drones lan»»»

Young employees entering today’s labor market are highly comfortable with digital tools, apps, and online communication, but many struggle with social and interpersonal skills. Members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2010, often grew up communicating through text messages and social media, w»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»

London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»

The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»

A new study has highlighted the gaps in civil and criminal protection for the victims of domestic violence in Bulgaria. It also showed that domestic violence in Bulgaria is predominantly gender-based and targets women. The analysis looked into the practices and challenges in combating violence agai»»»

1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference on March 3. Thune and Republican Senators are gearing up for a fight over the Save America Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act »»»

Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with Nathalie Fustier, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, to discuss priority issues in the country’s energy sector, the ministry said. According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel, the mee»»»

Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup. Much of thi»»»

Dubai: Amid the routine flow of passengers at Dubai International Airport, a small handwritten note from a young traveller has turned an ordinary moment into a touching reminder of the human connections that travel can create. The note, written by a child on a small piece of yellow paper, was hande»»»

At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people,»»»

Severe weather bringing everything from tornadoes and thunderstorms to blizzard conditions and snow is expected to stretch across the eastern US on Monday. Over a dozen states were under a wind advisory on Monday morning, from Missouri to Maine, with tornado watches in place in parts of Florida, Al»»»

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile»»»

The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis. For farmers in the northern hemisphere, the war has come at the worst possible time. The spring planting season has begun, »»»

Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in the war in Ukraine. Musalia Mudavadi made the announcement while sitting next to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, after talks between the pair in Moscow. "I want to make it clear that we have now a»»»

Stefka Kostadinova, the 1996 Atlanta Olympic high jump champion, has agreed to be included on the candidate list of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party for the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 19, she announced in an official statement on Monday. Kostadinova announced her intention »»»

Progressive Bulgaria, the coalition featuring former President Rumen Radev (2017–2026), announced its top-of-the-list candidates for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Rumen Radev tops the lists in the 2nd constituency in Burgas and the 25th constituency in Sofia. Among the top-of-the-li»»»

The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»

The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Saturday to discuss the security situation in the autonomous province of Kosovo-Metohija and activities being undertaken by the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR to mo»»»