The Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai said they are monitoring reports that several Filipino nationals have been arrested in the UAE for allegedly filming and sharing online content related to recent air defence interceptions and attacks. »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's envoy, ex-minister Ron Dermer, has recently visited Saudi Arabia and spoke with senior officials in the kingdom about a renewed initiative for an arrangement in Lebanon, the Israeli army radio reported on Sunday. "These were talks for the day after the fi»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday will be marked by sometimes dense clouds over the north and center, with scattered rain that may be heavy at times in the far northwest. The rain will gradually extend to the southern regions and will be...»»»

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents rushed to register for a free Fazaa discount membership after a new initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, causing heavy traffic on the registration website and significantly increasing waiting times for applicants. Many residents rep»»»

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional d»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops struck Ukrainian energy and transport facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces and artillery... struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interes»»»

2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»

Dubai: Think before you click — taking photos or videos of incident sites, can do more harm than it seems. A seemingly harmless snapshot could reveal sensitive details like nearby roads, entrances, exits or movement patterns, potentially putting lives at risk and disrupting emergency operations. UA»»»

"Their capabilities are decreasing day by day. Initially, the interception rate was higher, but now it has become much lower, as their ability to counter diminishes over time," Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. At the beginning of the conflict, Iran carried out large-scale mis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of all judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the »»»

Syrian authorities announced on Saturday the seizure of a shipment of weapons allegedly prepared for smuggling across the Syrian-Lebanese border, amid rising tensions along the frontier. The Rif Dimashq Media Directorate said the weapons were confiscated in the al-Nabk area of the Qalamoun region, »»»

Five youths have been arrested on the southern island of Crete for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl and taking a video of the assault, while another four people face secondary charges over the attack. State ERT television said the rape took place late Wednesday in Chania, where the victim – who »»»

The withdrawal of the Bulgarian lev from circulation is nearing completion, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank. The central bank reports that approximately 89 percent of lev banknotes and coins have already been collected and returned to its vaults. At present, around 3.4»»»

The US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said the airmen on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indi»»»

Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affirmed ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar. The outlook is stable and the transfer and convertibility assessment remains at ‘AA+’. According to the rating ag»»»

At least four Palestinians, including a boy and his pregnant mother, were killed Sunday by an Israeli airstrike in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. The strike hit a house in Nuseirat, an urban refugee camp in central Gaza, killing a couple and their young son, according to the ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race remains wide open heading into Round 19, with both Al Shamal and Al Gharafa firmly in contention to catch leaders Al Sadd after an eventful Round 18 that also intensified the fight for the top four and the battle to avoid relegation. The biggest »»»

Pakistan said on Sunday its forces had attacked military facilities in southern Afghanistan, as well as "terrorist hideouts", in the latest strikes between the two sides. Security sources said troops "effectively destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility in Kandahar"»»»

Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of “black rain,” prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning e»»»

The American flag was raised Saturday over the US Embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since then President Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops in January. Though the flag is now waving, the bu»»»

Two people have been arrested for robbing Athens metro passengers of jewellery and temporarily shutting down services by trying to escape through a tunnel used by trains, authorities said over the weekend. A police statement said the suspects – an 18-year-old Greek and a 27-year-old foreign nationa»»»

Taiwan on Sunday ‌reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island after an unexplained absence of more than two weeks that prompted speculation in Taipei as to Beijing's motives. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, normally sends»»»

From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate. AFP interviewed experts about the environmental cost of war that often goes under the radar: - Bombers and warships - US and Is»»»

Türkiye’s powerful foreign minister said Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to back-channel talks. The comments by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview cam»»»

Overall clear skies are forecast for Sunday in most of Greece with scattered clouds leading to some rainfall in the west of the country. The temperature will remain high for the time of year, reaching a maximum of around 19 degrees Celsius in southern Crete and the Dodecanese, while winds will be n»»»

Dubai, the city of clean, safe streets, discreet banks, abundant air travel options and red carpets rolled out for the rich, is watching its reputation unravel under the weight of foreign military ambitions. The most populous city of the United Arab Emirates is paying the price of the US-Israeli wa»»»

After four years of relentless war, Ukraine has learned a thing or two about defending its homeland, often achieving interception rates approaching 90 percent against Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones. Today, Kyiv is offering to share that hard-earned battlefield expertise with Gulf states seekin»»»

US President Donald Trump said that it was easier to negotiate a Ukrainian settlement with Russian President Vladimir Putin than with Volodymyr Zelensky. "Far more difficult to make a deal with [Zelensky than with Putin]," Trump said in a phone interview with NBC News. "I’m surprised that Zelensky »»»

Authorities across the UAE have issued a series of updates covering arrests related to online misinformation, security incidents, public safety guidance and service changes. Here are the key developments residents should be aware of. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with temperatures gradually rising across most parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to reach between 32°C and 38°C in coastal areas and between 35°C and »»»

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»

Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the arrest of a further group of 25 individuals of various nationalities. The accused have been referred for an expedited trial for publishing misleading content on digital platforms that harms national defence measures and glori»»»

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»

DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»

Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 14-03-2026 23:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli war»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over 14-03-2026 23:00 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»

Wars often show a clear economic contradiction. Huge amounts of money are spent on military operations, while many basic development needs in the world remain underfunded. The current conflict is a clear example. The cost of direct military operations is estimated at about two billion dollars every»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraq's economy depends almost entirely on its crude oil sales, now seriously threatened by the Middle East war with Iran choking the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Oil exports and production have nearly come to a standstill with the waterway all but shut by Iran's attacks and threats against sh»»»