Iran confirmed on Monday the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri following severe injuries, ⁠Iranian media reported, ⁠based on a statement by the guards. Israel's ⁠Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 26: "In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the ⁠co»»»

Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, where it is hoped the endangered reptiles will be able to breed, and will receive some red pandas and giraffes in return, an official said on Monday. The Forestry Ministry said the animal swaps would increase "contributions from»»»

The US dollar held broadly steady on Monday, poised for its strongest monthly gain since July as investors fret about the ramifications of a long war in the Middle East, denting the yen past the crucial 160 level and spurring intervention jitters. Markets have been rattled this month after the conf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bombay Balti, the renowned Indian curry house at Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, has introduced a fresh chapter, bringing even more vibrant dining experiences to its guests and further enhancing the hotel’s nearly five decades as one of Doha’s most established hospitality icons. The newly in»»»

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels significantly »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has outlined 22 responsibilities for schools, teachers, students and parents to ensure the effective delivery of distance learning, stressing the need for stronger coordination among all parties to maintain a comprehensive learning experience. According to the»»»

Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on flying as gasoline costs threaten household budgets. Before the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has outlined the procedures for issuing replacement vehicle number plates through the TAMM digital platform, allowing motorists who lose a single plate to apply online, while cases involving the loss of both plates require a visit to the nearest police station. Authoriti»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels signifi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed victory in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m event, clinching the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding the 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at Longines Outdoor Arena, Cherif delivered a flawless perf»»»

The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»

Doha, Qatar: The winners of the third raffle draw of Safari Hypermarket’s mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars, have been selected. Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, conducted the draw on March 29 at Safari Hypermarket, Barwa Village, in the presence o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian parliament is seriously considering withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the national security and foreign policy commission of the country's parliament, said on Monday. "The parliament is seriously considering the issu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18% year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5% uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continued demand for experience-led offe»»»

Gold rose on Monday as the dollar softened, but gains were capped by a surge in energy prices that fueled inflation worries and further dimmed expectations for US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,528.74 per ounce as of 0627 GMT after falling about 1% earlier i»»»

The Israeli army said Sunday that it carried out a cross-border operation from the Syrian side of Mount Hermon toward the “Rous” mountain area inside Lebanese territory in the Shebaa Farms, in a move reflecting a push to expand operations into more complex terrain. Israel has occupied the Syrian He»»»

On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot and injured U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington hotel. 1 of 4 | John Hinckley Jr. is flanked by federal agents as he is driven away from court April 10, 1981. On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Was»»»

Britain is preparing to deploy a Royal Navy evacuation vessel to the Strait of Hormuz, equipped with a fleet of autonomous drones designed for mine detection and clearance, to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Times newspaper. Last week, the UK said the ship, which »»»

A ​Russian oil tanker entered Cuban waters on Monday despite a de facto US fuel blockade as President Donald Trump has turned up the political pressure on ‌the Caribbean island in recent days. But on Sunday, Trump appeared to relax his tone, claiming the Russian tanker was just "a boat of oil" and »»»

The Bulgarian government’s response to rising fuel prices is being interpreted by economists more as a social intervention than a genuine anti-inflation policy, with the primary goal seen as easing public anxiety rather than directly curbing price growth. Speaking on Nova TV, Petar Ganev from the I»»»

Saudi Arabia’s private sector has emerged as a key engine of growth in the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding tourism industry, with investments totaling SAR219 billion ($58.4 billion), officials said, highlighting its growing role in developing destinations and enhancing the market’s appeal. Speaking at »»»

A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, AFPTV footage showed, after Israel issued a warning for people in the Hezbollah stronghold to leave. The strike is the first since Friday in the area, which is now largely deserted since Israel began frequent attacks against Hezbollah in early March»»»

A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»

The Kyrgyz project Red Pants won the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions at the International Series Mania Forum 2026. The Association of Film Producers reported. According to the association, the festival was held from March 21 to 27 in Lille, France. The Kyrgyz project was recognized as the best in the pitc»»»

The process of the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union could also definitively resolve the Transnistrian issue, says the country's new ambassador to Romania, Mihai Mitu.In an interview with AGERPRES, he stated that the authorities in Chisinau will include the population on the lef»»»

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (March 30, 2026) unveiled a critical new stretch of Metro Manila’s expressway network, opening Segment 3B of the Cavitex-C5 Link Expressway, declaring it toll-free for the entire month of April. The newly completed 2-kilometer segment connects Parañaque to T»»»

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified that the forced deduction of tax debts from citizens’ bank accounts will be used as a last-resort enforcement measure for those who ignore official notices and SMS notifications. Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan Mirlan Rak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Driven by their vital and active roles in society, the National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research collaboration on demographic and social issues. The MoU »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the resumption of in-person classes represents an important step toward restoring the normal course of the educational process. She commended the efforts of teachers and school administrations»»»

As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device’s camera, location and all its data. The operation, a»»»

March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southeastern Australia fatally shot a man they believe is fugitive Desmond Freeman, bringing an end to the seven-month manhunt for the suspect accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in late August. The man was shot shortly after 8:30 a.m. local »»»

Doha, Qatar: The lives of many young entrepreneurs in rural Sri Lanka have been transformed through the Silatech programme of the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, which has opened doors to finance, markets and mentorship once firmly out of reach. In communities where traditional banks long con»»»

ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC aims to raise GHS640mn ($58.6mn) through an initial public offering, in one of the largest listings by a locally owned downstream oil firm in Ghana in recent years, as it seeks to fund working capital and support expansion across its fuel supply chain. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s data centre market is poised for strong expansion in the years ahead, driven by rapid digitalisation, rising demand for cloud services, and increased investment in advanced technologies, according to global research group IMARC. The sector is projected to reach $1.02bn (QR4.36b»»»

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany on Monday for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and Berlin's efforts to send back Syrian refugees. Sharaa, on his first trip to Germany since ousting Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, is expected to meet Ch»»»

YAOUNDÉ — Negotiations towards launching much-needed reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) appeared to be heading towards an agreement on the last day of talks in Yaounde Sunday, although nothing was yet finalised.The conclusion of the agreement will depend on the outcome of another, thorny »»»

President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he is building at the White House. "The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that's under construction, and we're doing very well, so we're ahead of schedu»»»

A new payment system operator will enter the market of Kyrgyzstan after the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic granted a license to My Soft company. The registrar’s updated register of permits says. The company has become the 56th market participant officially licensed to operate in the sector. A»»»

How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It's not the opening line to a dad joke. If you're Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and go on the lam for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and sending residents of a small Wisconsin town on a search that would»»»

By: Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner, Erika Solomon A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate. US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has all but obliterated Iranian military abilities, portraying»»»

The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in »»»

A new building will be built in Tokmok for the Chui-Kemin branch of the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration. The Presidential Affairs Department reported. The project will be implemented to improve the quality of government services and enhance the conditions for serving citizens. Kany»»»

BusinessNorth AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were announced, U»»»

The number of American troops in the region has surpassed 50,000 — roughly 10,000 more than usual — following the arrival of 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors, The New York Times reported. Military experts warn that “taking, let alone holding, a country of [Iran’s] size and complexity and weaponry wi»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened slightly higher on Monday morning, showing signs of stability after a volatile month that saw sharp swings and a steep correction from early March peaks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8:35 am, 24-karat gold stood at Dh541.50 per gra»»»

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East. Brent crude futures jumped $2.43, or 2.16%, to $115 a barrel by 0342 GMT after se»»»

Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) - the Chinese Nationalist Party - has said its chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, will visit mainland China following an invitation from the Communist Party head and president for life, Xi Jinping. »»»

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»