Damascus, March 15 (SANA) – Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council on the Syrian side, in a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The council will operate in accordance »»»

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final sta»»»

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the US on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. Even Hawaii was affected, with parts hit by severe flooding. Portions of the mid-South read»»»

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to revoke broadcasters' licences after Donald Trump criticised their coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. In an interview with the BBC's US partner CBS News, Brendan Carr said broadcasters' licences are not a "property r»»»

Gaza: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) said it has documented that the Israeli army destroyed 93.5% of cemeteries in the Gaza Strip, either completely or partially, in the context of the ongoing genocide since October 2023. In a statement, Euro-Med Monitor said the systematic target»»»

A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»

A Hamas source said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon on Sunday killed an official from the Palestinian group as Hezbollah said it fired an "advanced missile" at an air base near Tel Aviv. Israel said no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the latest war which has been raging for two wee»»»

Iraq’s oil ministry said the Kurdistan Regional Government had refused to let it use a pipeline as an alternative route for crude flows disrupted by the Iran conflict, accusing authorities there of putting up irrelevant conditions. A senior Kurdish government official told Reuters authorities there»»»

Oil from the International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing to global markets soon, with member countries pledging to make available 411.9 million barrels, ‌the agency ‌said in ‌a ⁠statement on Sunday. Governments have ⁠committed to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil fro»»»

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an investigation into two brothers suspected of plotting a "lethal and antisemitic" attack. They say the men – described as Moroccan-Italian nationals aged 20 and 22 – were picked up last week in a car in northern France. Officers found a loaded semi-autom»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of a cutting-edge beach safety system that combines advanced aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, strengthening the city’s reputation as a global leader in smart coastal safety. The initiative, a regional first, reflects a mov»»»

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has taken the decision to cancel the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, will no lon»»»

A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»

1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026 match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, wi»»»

Students nationwide will enhance their financial literacy during Global Money Week, taking place from March 16 to 22. This year’s initiative focuses on personal finances, informed decision-making, and developing sustainable financial habits among young people, said the Ministry of Education and Sci»»»

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed 211 drones and 125 projectiles since the start of the Iranian aggression against Bahrain. The command further reaffirmed that using ballistic missiles and drone»»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that five individuals had been busted, while the sixth is still on the run outside the country, for engaging in collecting and passing over sensitive and accurate information to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a statement, »»»

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»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline carrying Russian supplies was like "blackmail", he said in remarks released Sunday. The Soviet-era pipeline that crosses Ukraine was damaged in a Russian strike in January, Kyiv says. U»»»

Four U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers are parked at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, Israel, outside Tel Aviv, on February 25. The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturday identified six service members killed when one of the refueling tankers crashed in Iraq. Photo by Jim Hollander»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to invalidate a villa gift he granted in 2006 to his second wife and their two daughters, or alternatively to rescind the contract and recover the property or its value. The claimant filed the case in January, stating that he »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has ordered a parent to pay Dh50,000 in compensation on behalf of his minor son to the guardian of another child after the boy violated the family’s privacy and published images online. The case centred on a series of incidents in which»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is continuing its efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who live in the country, with authorities working to facilitate the return of around 500 Golden Visa holders and residents who have been stranded abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination wit»»»

Ekaterina Barrett was a familiar sight in Mayfair and Monaco - some of Europe's most exclusive addresses. The apparent multi-millionaire loved high fashion, and wore flamboyant designer clothes while walking her Italian greyhounds. She was known for gambling in casinos and spending big money in hig»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused European allies of seeking to "blackmail" Kyiv into reopening a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. He said restoring the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukraine into the European Union (EU) would be like lifting economic s»»»

Police have detained four Turkish nationals suspected of involvement in a gunfire attack this month on a car driving along a highway near the coastal town of Nea Makri, east of Athens. No further details were made public Sunday. Police have said the March 3 attack, in which nobody was reported inju»»»

Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery worth more than €120,000 during a burglary in the Exarcheia district of central Athens, police said Sunday. A police statement said that a 38-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were detained Wednesday, a day after the burglary occurre»»»

People with incomes up to twice the poverty line (EUR 390.03) will receive EUR 20 in assistance due to rising fuel prices, Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Sunday. “We have set income-based criteria. Those with incomes of up to twice the poverty line who own a car or have one on l»»»

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»»»