Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Minister of State has called for de-escalation and urged Iran and the United Stated to return to negotiating table, adding that the wide range of attacks on military and civilian infrastructure was extremely worrying. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr.»»»

Israeli strikes have killed 570 people in Lebanon since the Middle East war spread to the country on March 2, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry provided a demographic breakdown of those killed, reporting that 439 of them were men, 45 women, and 86 children. The toll includes 14 he»»»

Police in western Switzerland are investigating the deaths of six people killed in a fire that gutted a bus in the town of Kerzers, near Bern. Photo courtesy Fribourg Cantonal Police/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- At least six people were confirmed killed and several were injured after a fire tore through a»»»

Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic. Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai »»»

MedLife has announced the first preliminary results from its genomics study, part of the Longevity100+ programme, which aims to explore the role of genetic testing in preventive medicine. The findings are based on the analysis of more than 3,000 genetic tests processed so far. The analysis indicate»»»

The Red Sea Film Foundation has selected 12 film projects for the new edition of its Feature Films Program, formerly known as the Lodge, under its educational arm, Red Sea Labs. The cohort includes three Saudi projects and nine international projects. The foundation said in a statement that this tr»»»

New Delhi: India’s Supreme Court authorised on Wednesday the withdrawal of life support from a man who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade, the first such ruling in the country’s history. India recognised passive euthanasia in 2018, permitting the removal of life support under strict c»»»

Three more small migrant boats carrying over 100 people across the dangerous Mediterranean route from north Africa have reached southern Crete, officials said Wednesday. The new arrivals pushed the number of migrants who have landed on the southern Greek island so far this year close to 1,800, acco»»»

Damascus, March 11 (SANA) Airline Fly Cham has resumed flights from Aleppo International Airport to Sharjah, Mersin and Istanbul to meet passenger demand amid regional disruptions. In a statement received by SANA, the airline said scheduled flights from Aleppo to Sharjah and Mersin will begin on Ma»»»

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was registered in Kyrgyzstan, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors occurred on March 11 at 1.31 p.m. local time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in China (Kakshaal Too ridge), 25 kilometer»»»

Dubai: Dubai has introduced a new law to regulate shared housing and set clear rules for property owners, tenants, and companies managing such units. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (4) of 2026 in his capacity as Ruler of D»»»

Tehran was targeted by heavy bombardments on March 11 as the US-Israeli military campaign continued. The day before, US Secretary Pete Hegseth had warned that Iran would know the 'most intense day' of US strikes. Nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been destroyed since the war started, according to I»»»

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Nicole Grajewski, Assistant Professor at the Centre de recherches internationales (CERI), Sciences Po. As a specialist in nuclear strategy, Ms. Grajewski argues the current military strikes against Iran have not fundamentally altered the core reality of the Irani»»»

The US says it has destroyed over a dozen Iranian ships capable of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The crucial passage point for oil has been effectively closed due to Iranian threats. Trump warned Iran that the presence of mines would lead to military consequences "at a level never seen befo»»»

Central Beirut was targeted by fresh Israeli strikes in the early hours of March 11, for the second time since the star of the war. More than 560 people have been killed and over 700,000 displaced - about a tenth of the population - since Israeli started striking the country. FRANCE 24's Catherine »»»

On the second week of the war in the Middle East, Iran continues to target Israel and US allies in the Gulf. More strikes have been intercepted, according to reports across several countries. Iran's targets include oil infrastructures, which is part of its "war of attrition" strategy, which applies»»»

Israel has warned of attacks as Iranian counterstrikes continue against it and US allies in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia said it has neutralised five drones targeting one of the kingdom's oil field, while drones also fell near Dubai's airport.»»»

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the 2025 performance indicators for the Kingdom’s industrial and mining sectors, highlighting continued growth and increased investment. According to the ministry, 1,660 new industrial licenses were issued in 2025, with investments exceeding »»»

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has launched the official logo for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, after it was approved by the Cabinet. This move underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence, reinforcing its role as a global hub in data and AI, and hi»»»

Six people have been killed and five others injured after a bus fire in western Switzerland, which police say may have been a deliberate act, according to media reports, citing Fribourg cantonal police. The blaze erupted on a regional postal bus in Kerzers, Switzerland on Tuesday, and completely de»»»

South Korea has voiced opposition to the redeployment of US air defense assets from its territory to the Middle East but is not in a position to block the move, Seoul has said. With the US-Israeli war with Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on American assets in the region entering their 12th da»»»

Paris, France: Energy ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday affirmed their readiness to take "all necessary measures" regarding oil reserves, hours before a meeting of G7 leaders, amid sharp volatility in crude prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. In a statement issued a»»»

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved a bill reducing the number of state awards. The decision was made today during a meeting discussing the draft law «On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes» in the second reading. The bill aims to streamline the current awards system, update it, and enhan»»»

Dubai: BYD Co. is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One and endurance racing, in an effort to boost the Chinese brand’s appeal globally, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The automaker is lo»»»

Dubai: “In uncertain times, every choice counts,” Dubai Bling reality star and entrepreneur Ebraheem Al Samadi tells Gulf News, as the UAE sees day 12 of US-Israel war on Iran. “When you spend with a local business, the money stays in the community: in staff, suppliers, and other businesses. That r»»»

The Iranian women's football team, minus six of its members, left Australia for Iran Wednesday amid frantic efforts by Australian officials who sought to ensure they understood they were being offered asylum. Seven team members were granted asylum, but one changed her mind, exposing the location of»»»

Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say. The US and Israel have so far treaded carefully around the island, but an Axios report over the weekend c»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has issued guidance that consultations with municipal mayors regarding the membership of section election commissions (SECs) should not take place before March 12. Fears are that if the consultations are held earlier, this will allow time for last-minute mass r»»»

From March 10 to 12, 2026, an international mission of experts from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is taking place in Bishkek, the Ministry of Economy reported. The mission aims to support the development of Kyrgyzstan’s pharmaceutical industry and implement internat»»»

A fourth MP of the current Canadian parliament has defected to join the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a majority in the House of Commons. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), is joining the governing party. In a statement issued by the Liberals, s»»»

Dubai-based start-up slashes label approval times, helping food and beverage brands prevent costly errors Dubai: GoVisually, a Dubai-based AI-driven label compliance platform for food, beverage, and CPG companies, is tackling one of the sector’s biggest operational risks: labelling errors that dela»»»

Dresden, Germany: Officials in Dresden evacuated 18,000 people Wednesday after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb, the largest such operation yet in the eastern German city, emergency services said. A bomb squad was set to try to defuse the 250-kilogramme (550-pound) British bomb whic»»»

Officials in Dresden evacuated 18,000 people Wednesday after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb, the largest such operation yet in the eastern German city, emergency services said. A bomb squad was set to try to defuse the 250-kilogramme (550-pound) British bomb which was found during»»»

The war raging in much of the Middle East must be stopped before it engulfs the entire region at increasing cost to the global economy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. "This war must be stopped before it becomes bigger and completely engulfs the region in flames," he said, de»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski and Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev did not meet employees of Sofia's urban transport on Wednesday after the Federation of Transport Unions of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) had invited »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament has approved in the second and third readings a constitutional bill «On the Chamber of Accounts of the Kyrgyz Republic» which stipulates a reduction in the number of auditors in the Accounts Chamber. The initiative was introduced by President Sadyr Japarov. According to lawm»»»

Dubai: The Dawoodi Bohra community in the UAE has announced a contribution of Dh2.1 million to support the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, seeking to raise at least Dh1 billion to combat childhood hunger and malnutrition. Launched during Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

QUBE Development announced a contribution of Dh2 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign aims»»»

Muscat, Oman: The price of Oman oil (May 2026 Delivery) reached USD 118.85 on Wednesday, rising 3.88 cents over Tuesday's price, which stood at USD 114.85. The average monthly price of Omani oil for March 2026 Delivery was USD 62.17 per barrel, up by 0.08 cents compared to the price of February 202»»»

Dubai: Stranded in Doha after Middle East airspace shut down during the escalating Iran conflict, a US doctor undertook a desperate 60-hour escape across four continents — a journey involving a desert drive to Saudi Arabia, improvised flights and nearly $10,000 in costs before he finally reached ho»»»

An ambulance ride turned into an extraordinary moment of survival for a 50-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, whose family had already begun preparing for her funeral after doctors declared there was virtually no hope of recovery. Vineeta Shukla, a resident of Pilibhit, had been discharged from a h»»»

Dubai: Rising shipping costs triggered by the conflict involving Iran are likely to filter through global supply chains and eventually reach consumers, according to the head of one of the world’s largest shipping companies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Vincent Clerc»»»

Dubai: Travel searches from the UAE remain largely focused on major international hubs, particularly India, Europe and the Middle East, even as the region navigates geopolitical uncertainty following the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Data shared by travel search pl»»»

The Ministry of Labour in Oman has announced the Eid holiday for employees in the units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as workers in private sector establishments. According to the Oman News Agency, the holiday will commence on Thursday, 29th day of Ramada»»»

Moscow: Mobile internet outages in Russia will last as long as "necessary" to ensure citizens' safety, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after network disruptions were recorded in Moscow and other Russian cities. "As long as additional measures are necessary to ensure the safety of our citizens," Kremlin»»»

An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese authorities said, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy bombardment continued. Israel launched an offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah after it»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has called on private sectors’ employers to identify safe areas and guide workers accordingly to ensure safe working environment. In a social media post, the ministry stated the importance of maintaining a secured and safe working environment for all employees wh»»»

The evidence gathered does not change the conclusion that there was no external presence, no outsiders at either of the crime scenes, said Sofia Deputy Appellate Prosecutor Nataliya Nikolova on Wednesday at a news conference on the progress of the investigation into the Petrohan and Okolchitsa deat»»»

WOLFSBURG — Volkswagen Group has announced a major restructuring programme as the company confronts declining profitability and rising competition from Chinese electric-vehicle makers. Europe’s largest carmaker said it plans to cut around 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, expanding earlier cost-reduc»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark EGX30 index rebounding strongly after earlier volatility during the week. The EGX30 climbed 2.29% to close at 47,516.44 points, while broader market indices also recorded gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the »»»