Dubai: As UAE authorities open the door for private schools to apply for a return to in-person learning, one of the country's biggest education groups has moved swiftly to request the resumption of classroom teaching from next week. Taaleem, which has a portfolio of 37 schools schools across the UA»»»

Dubai: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) welcomed more than 3.2 million worshippers and visitors across its network of mosques during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr prayers, according to figures released by the Centre. A total of 3,226,103 guests were recorded at mosques under its management, i»»»

New York: Moments after an Air Canada jet collided at high speed with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and hurling a flight attendant from the aircraft, the passengers took their escape into their own hands. With the smell of fuel in the air and debris dangling from »»»

Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»

The national boxing team of Kyrgyzstan will compete at the 2026 Asian Championships. The continental championship will be held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, from March 28 to April 11. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the national team includes eight boxers: »»»

Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea. Experts gathered Tuesday morning on the Timmendorfer Strand beach to find a way to pull the 10-meter-long (30-feet-long) mammal off the ground after the high tide around midnight wa»»»

While Iran war rages on, the world’s energy experiences unprecedented turbulence as the Middle East remains one of the key oil and gas exporting regions on the planet. Check out Sputnik’s infographic compiling data on the largest facilities in the Persian Gulf’s energy sector.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy drone launched an attack on the Ain al-Hilweh camp east of Sidon 24-03-2026 11:27 AM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

It seems that Aswan with its beautiful clean weather and peaceful nature is a main attraction spot for health institutions. After the success of several health projects in Aswan, the peaceful governorate will witness soon the opening of a new branch for Egyptian Hepatitis association. Dr. Gamal She»»»

The Israeli military issued on Tuesday morning evacuation warnings for the southern towns of Tyre, Burj al-Shamali and al-Maashouq, as it struck several towns and villages in south and east Lebanon, including Miye w Miye near Sidon, Khiam on the border, and Shemstar in the east. Hezbollah had annou»»»

The International Monetary Fund has warned that in the near term, growth in Morocco would be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Executive Board of the IMF concluded last week the 2026 Article IV consultation with Morocco and completed the Mid-Term Review under the Flexible Cre»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will pay an official visit to North Korea from March 25-26, the presidential office said on Tuesday. "President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay an official visit to North Korea on March 25-26 at the invitation of Chairman of State»»»

Oil prices continue to rise despite Trump saying the US will postpone its attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure because the markets do not trust his words, Iraqi economic expert Omar Al-Halbousi tells Sputnik. The US, he explains, seems to be seeking to manipulate the markets rather than pu»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has signed agreements for new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8 billion, increasing its total revolving credit capacity to approximately $4 billion. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4 billion facility and have a maturity»»»

HOUSTON — The United States and TotalEnergies on Monday signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth "nearly $1 billion."US Interior Secretary Doug Bur»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov, ahead of a meeting of the Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Tuesday, told the media that "today we must finalize and file an appeal before the Supreme Administrative Court against the refusal of the Prosecut»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for the sale of precious metals to domestic jewelry manufacturers. According to the resolution, gold will be sold at a 2 percent discount from the fixing price of the London Bullion Market Association. The document is aimed at supp»»»

The epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan is stable, with a downward trend, but cases are still being reported. Deputy Minister of Health Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, more than 3,800 new cases are registered in the republic annuall»»»

Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Israeli-US strikes targeted two gas facilities and a pipeline, hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to attack power infrastructure. "As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administrat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's operation against Yugoslavia in 1999 served as a cover for crimes committed by Kosovo militants against the Serbian population, including abductions for the purpose of organ trafficking, and undermined the foundations of international law, the Russian Foreign Ministry said»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - As part of a readiness check, troops from the Belarusian army's Western Operational Command are conducting exercises at training grounds to practice fighting a mock enemy, with a focus on countering drones, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. A comprehensive exercise involvin»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority has launched the fourth edition of its government auditor diploma programme, deepening efforts to strengthen oversight standards and build a pipeline of skilled national talent across public sector entities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Authorities arrested six administrators of educational institutions and uncovered €3.2 million in illegal profits after inspections found they issued invalid certificates and diplomas to adults, officials said. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue said the institutions generated the profits»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Tuesday it has extended its flight suspensions to and from Dubai and Riyadh by a month until May 31 because of the war in the Middle East. The Asian aviation giant said in two separate statements that all Cathay Pacific flights to and from Riyadh »»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov visited the village of Novopokrovka in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region as part of a working visit. According to the ministry’s press center, during his visit, the minister inspected the progress of the major renovation of a former hospital building, »»»

Starting April 1, 2026, Kyrgyzstan will fully lift power consumption limits that were in place during peak hours, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The decision follows the end of the 2025–2026 autumn-winter period. Temporary restrictions had been introduced due to low water levels in »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to the ambitious Xiongan project still under construction near Beijing, calling on officials to "throw themselves" into completing a task on which he has staked his name and legacy. Located about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital in the provin»»»

The mayor of Tel Aviv said a "direct strike" damaged a building on Tuesday after an Iranian missile attack warning, as Israeli first responders said they had treated four people for light injuries. The strike in an upscale neighborhood in the north of the Israeli coastal city tore open the facade o»»»

A coalition of cultural and architectural preservation groups filed a lawsuit Monday asking the court to stop the Trump administration with following through with its reconstruction plans for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 »»»

By directive of Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski on March 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a temporary coordination mechanism aimed at combating disinformation and hybrid threats, ensuring information resilience amid the anticipated rise in attempts to manipulate foreign policy »»»

An illegal migration service for placing citizens of Kyrgyzstan in jobs abroad has been uncovered in the capital. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the investigation was conducted jointly with the Center for Employment of Citize»»»

Taiwan said on Tuesday it will skip a high-level World Trade Organization meeting for the first time following a dispute with host nation Cameroon over the name used for the democratic island in visa documents. The Taiwanese foreign ministry said it had lodged a "stern protest" after Cameroon desig»»»

Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting an event attended by a Lebanese minister, on Monday issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel. "No occupation, no form of colonization -- not here, not in the West Bank, nor anywhere else -- is able »»»

Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»

Officials from the Attica Regional Authority have seized approximately 3.5 tons of meat and fish, some of it destined for public hospitals, after declaring the products unfit for human consumption. Inspectors moved in on a premises in Piraeus following an anonymous complaint about conditions at the»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed a law amending the Criminal Code, aimed at clarifying and expanding penalties for torture. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 18, 2026. The amendments clarify the wording of Article 137 of the Criminal Code. Torture is now defined as the i»»»

Approximately 26 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population lives below the poverty line. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) report, Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, March 2026, says. According to the study, more than 41 percent of the country’s residents cannot afford adequate nutrition, and 75 percent are f»»»

Senior US military officials are weighing contingency plans to deploy elite airborne and marine forces to support potential operations targeting Iran, including a possible move to secure key energy infrastructure, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The planning — first reported b»»»

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest ‌country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»

Britain's veterinary services will be required to implement price transparency measures, cap prescription fees, while large chains will have to disclose their ownership, the competition watchdog said on Tuesday, as it moved to shake up the 6.7-billion-pound ($9 billion) sector. The UK's Competition»»»

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose on Tuesday, in line with oil prices, after US President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. On Monday, Trump postponed the bombing of Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure because of what he described as productive t»»»

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from the US-Israel war on Iran is a "distinct possibility." Several countries have refused to refuel Philippine airlines, forcing carriers to load extra fuel for round trips, severely impacting long-haul f»»»

In response to soaring global petroleum prices, the US has temporarily lifted sanctions to permit the sale and delivery of Iranian oil, allowing for up to 140 million barrels of crude to enter global markets over the coming weeks. »»»

Medical costs are prompting Romanians to delay doctor visits, with 8 in 10 saying they would seek care sooner if they could pay in installments, according to a tbi bank survey of 1,072 respondents nationwide.Only 13.7% say they handle non-urgent tests or treatments on time, while over 42% admit the»»»

Generic drugs play a vital role in ensuring access to treatment and maintaining the financial sustainability of the healthcare system. They account for the treatment of over 70% of Romanian patients, yet represent less than 20% of the total value of the pharmaceutical market. According to APMGR est»»»

TISA Hotel Group has invested more than EUR 6 million in expanding its presence in Baile Olanesti, strengthening its position within Romania’s growing wellness and balneary tourism sector. The investment supports the development of Grand Hotel TISA, a four-star property scheduled for completion in »»»

Romania has entered a stage of consumption contraction, with retail sales down 6.5% in January 2026 year-on-year, the largest decrease since the Covid-19 pandemic, amid a decrease in purchasing power, Feliciu Paraschiv, deputy chairman of the National Association of Small and Medium-sized Traders i»»»