Gulf News 2m

Did Vijay and Trisha just make their relationship official? All about their first public outing

Dubai: Tamil actor and politician Vijay, who also heads Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was seen with actor Trisha Krishnan at a wedding reception in Chennai earlier this week. Videos from the event, shared widely on social media, show Vijay in traditional attire carrying a bouquet, while Trisha wore an »»»

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Gulf News 2m

Philippine president to push for peace, raise Middle East crisis in UN meeting

Dubai: The Philippine president is set to raise the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and call for peace during his engagements at the United Nations (UN) in New York from March 9 to 10. The president is expected to use the international platform to call for restraint and adherence to international»»»

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Gulf News 2m

Crufts kicks off in Britain, drawing dogs from around the world

Dubai: The world’s largest and most famous dog show, Crufts, has opened in the United Kingdom, drawing thousands of dogs and enthusiastic spectators from around the globe. More than 20,000 dogs of various breeds, sizes, and personalities are participating in the four-day event, which is considered »»»

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Kathimerini 2m

Authorities rescue 346 migrants near Crete amid spike in crossings

Authorities rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said. One of the rescue operations involved a merchant ship, while the missions were also supported by aerial surveillance from Frontex, the European Un»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Parliament to Hear Interior Minister over Dismissed Officials in Petrohan Case

The National Assembly will hear on Friday caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev regarding the dismissal of officials in the Ministry of Interior who are leading the investigation into the Petrohan case. The decision was approved by MPs with 153 votes in favour, 3 against, and 25 abstentions. The »»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Australia Complains to China After Encounter Between Military Helicopters

Australia ‌has raised concerns with China following an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between two military helicopters, the defense department said on Friday. An Australian military helicopter was flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea when it was intercepted by a Chinese helicop»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Israeli Army Says Conducted ‘Broad-Scale’ Strikes in Southern Beirut

The Israeli military said on Friday it had hit a Hezbollah command center and drone depot in a "broad-scale wave of strikes" overnight in Beirut's southern suburbs. The strikes came after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for the area, home to hundreds of thousands of people and a stron»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

MoEHE issues guidelines to ensure smooth distance learning

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of distance learning, emphasising that remote education is a shared responsibility among students, schools, and families. The Ministry stressed »»»

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The Peninsula 3m

France condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Faithful to the strategic partnership that binds it to Qatar, France immediately and at the highest level, expressed its solidarity with Qatar, the French embassy in Doha said in a statement. The statement state that the President of France H E Emmanuel Macron spoke with Amir H H Sheik»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

QU Executive Management Committee discusses continuity of education and research activities

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) held a meeting of the Executive Management Committee, chaired by Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, President of QU to discuss measures to ensure the continuity of educational and research activities in light of the current circumstances. The committee reviewed operational proce»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4m

Qatar repels drone attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announcedthat the Qatari AmiriAir Defense Forces repelled a drone attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base. The announcement followed a national emergency alert at dawn, which elevated the security threat level. Later, a warning alert from the Ministry of Interior said the "»»»

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BNE 5m

Ukraine's foreign minister accuses Hungary of racketeering and state terrorism

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

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BNE 6m

Ukraine's foreign minister accuses Hungary of racketeering and state terrorism

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

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TAP 7m

Stormy rains expected on Friday morning in eastern regions

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - Stormy rains are expected on Friday morning in the east of the country. Precipitation will be heavy in the north-east and localised in the Sahel. The sky will be partly cloudy in the afternoon across most regions of the...»»»

Gulf News 8m

UAE issues emergency alert in Dubai over potential missile threat

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert across Dubai, urging residents to seek immediate shelter following warnings of a potential missile threat. In a message sent to mobile phones across several areas of Dubai, the ministry instructed the public to move at once to the »»»

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BBC 11m

Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me'

Experimental musician Look Mum No Computer, who will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, says he's surprised the BBC chose his "completely wacky" song as this year's entry. Titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, it's an overstuffed sandwich of a song - full of chanted hooks and crunchy keyboards tha»»»

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Novinite 12m

Interim PM: The Bulgarian Government Analyzes Relocation of U.S. Planes from Sofia Airport

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov confirmed in parliament that he has asked the Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, to study the possibility of relocating U.S. military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia’s civilian airport, ensuring they have the necessary logistical support. Gyurov emph»»»

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Gulf News 14m

IAF confirms deaths of two pilots in Su-30MKI crash in Assam

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the deaths of two pilots after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission. The pilots — Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar — sustained fatal injuries in the cr»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Japan Approves Stem-cell Treatment for Parkinson's in World First

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light for the manu»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Israel Eases Restrictions as Iranian Missile Fire Drops

Life has started to partially return to normal in Israel as the number of missiles fired from Iran has dropped sharply and been partly replaced by attacks from Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say have had a more limited impact. Despite continuing military operations against Iran and Le»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

GCC, EU issue statement affirming commitment to stability of region

Doha, Qatar: The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) called yesterday for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East, while emphasizing the GCC states’ right to self defense. In a joint statement issued after »»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Islamic culture and Qatari traditions ambassadors honoured

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Sheikh Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem received Qatari students who participated in the “Young Ambassador” programme during an honouring ceremony held yesterday in recognition of their active participation and efforts in the initiative.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16m

Qatar Airways continues to temporarily suspend operations

DOHA: Qatar Airways said that flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The company added that it will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. The carrier said that it was»»»

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UPI 17m

South Korea calls for Korean War 'peace declaration' with North - UPI.com

South Korea’s Unification Ministry called Friday for pursuing a political declaration formally ending the Korean War, in a report submitted to the National Assembly. This 2022 photo shows the Panmunjom truce village straddling the border between the two Koreas. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | Li»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait condemn Iranian attacks on GCC countries

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud received a phone call from Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The two sides expressed their denunciation of the Ir»»»

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Gulf News 26m

After confusion, Dhurandhar 2 makers reveal trailer date of Ranveer Singh spy thriller

Dubai: Calling all Dhurandhar 2 fans! The countdown is finally over. After weeks of rampant speculation, fan theories, and social media buzz, Dhurandhar producers Jio Studios and B62 Studios have officially announced that the trailer for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge will drop tomorrow at »»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Ministry of Awqaf receives cash endowment worth QR100,000

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new investment cash endowment worth QR100,000, donated by a Qatari benefactor to support the “Waqf of Waqfs” initiative under the endowment fund for charity and piety. The »»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Khulaifi receives calls from Advisors to Brazilian and French Presidents, German Chancellor

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received yesterday phone calls from Advisor to the President of Brazil H E Celso Amorim, Advisor to the President of France H E Paul Soler and Advisor to the Chancellor of Germany »»»

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Novinite 28m

Bulgaria Faces Rising Fuel Prices as Middle East Conflict Pushes Costs Higher

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have already begun to climb in some areas, with gas station owners linking the increase to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Operators in the Ruse region say the impact was felt unusually quickly after the outbreak of hostilities, as wholesale fuel prices reacted a»»»

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UPI 29m

On This Day, March 6: U.S. begins daytime bombing of Berlin in WWII - UPI.com

On March 6, 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers flying from Britain began the first daytime attacks on Berlin. 1 of 6 | The B-17G Fortress Miss Donna Mae II is damaged after drifting under another bomber during a raid over Berlin on May 19, 1944, as part of World War II. On March 6, 1944, U.S. »»»

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Actmedia 35m

Regional conference on strategic role of AI and Big Data to be held Friday in Bucharest

AmCham Romania, AmCham Moldova and AmCham Ukraine, together with the representative organizations of IT industry - the Employers' Association of the Software and Service Industry in Romania (ANIS), the Moldovan Association of ICT Companies (ATIC) and the IT-Ukraine Association, are organising, on F»»»

Actmedia 35m

Randstad Romania Workmonitor 2026 Study

82% of Romanians choose their job based on salary, but work-life balance keeps them loyalHalf of them consider a second job as economic caution deepens, and turn to AI for professional advice 43% of talent would quit jobs that didn’t fit their personal lives Job vacancies requiring AI skills have r»»»

Actmedia 35m

Minister Pislaru: EC to examine Romania's arguments on magistrates' pension reform in a constructive manner

Romania could receive over ?3 billion from payment requests 3 and 4, Minister of European Investments and Projects Dragos Pislaru said on Thursday.Regarding the milestone on the magistrates' pension reform, Pislaru said that the European Commission has not yet taken a decision, but Romania has rece»»»

Actmedia 35m

Gov't approves IBRD loan of up to EUR 300 million for energy projects

The government adopted on Thursday a memorandum approving Romania's taking out a loan of up to EUR 300 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).The money will be used to finance the National Integrated Plan in the field of Energy and Climate Change (PNIESC), und»»»

Actmedia 35m

Romania's current fuel reserves can cover five months' worth of demand in case of severe dearth

Romania has fuel reserves that can cover its domestic demand for the next five months, in the hypothetical and excluded situation in which not a litre of diesel or gasoline would any longer be refined or imported, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Thursday at a press briefing following a governme»»»

Actmedia 35m

Foreign Ministry confirms Russia sentenced Romanian citizen for espionage

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday the conviction of a Romanian citizen in the Russian Federation, in a case that has been monitored since December 2024."We confirm the conviction of the Romanian citizen. We have been following the case since December 2024. We have repeatedly req»»»

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DefMin Miruta meets European Union's Kallas

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, had a bilateral meeting on Thursday in Brussels with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), discussions focused on the main security developments at»»»

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Middle East Crisis/ 800 consular assistance requests in Eastern Hemisphere, foreign minister says

Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday that there are currently 800 requests for consular assistance from Romanians in the Eastern Hemisphere - Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.She explained that, beyond the Middle East region, the conflict has disrupted access routes and airline operations th»»»