Dubai: The UAE is spearheading a global movement to secure clean water for billions of people, backing its ambitions with a $150m international initiative, world-leading desalination technology, and a starring role at the upcoming UN Water Conference 2026, in what is seen as a clear signal that the»»»

Two Keralites have died and one remains missing after their vehicle was swept away by flash floods during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Oman, media reports say. The deceased have been named as Yusuf (38) from Kootanad, Thrithala, and Shamla (32) from Kotappadam, Thrithala, according to Mathrubhumi. Y»»»

Chasing an endless summer, one shorebird species undertakes a grueling annual journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America and back -- a feat increasingly fraught with peril. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world's most remarkable travelers, but its population has plun»»»

Sofia Regional Governor Vyara Todeva launched a public procurement procedure for the production and delivery of voting screens for paper ballots for the April 19 elections, the regional administration said on Sunday. The contract has an estimated value of EUR 77,400 excluding VAT and covers the del»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken a major step towards its vision of becoming one of the world’s most walkable cities, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarding the first contract under its sweeping Dubai Walk Master Plan. The initiative will deliver more than 6,000 kilometres of walkways across t»»»

President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Iranian Republic doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered an»»»

HMS Anson, fitted with Tomahawk Block IV land-attack missiles with a range of ≈ 1,609 km and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes, is believed to be taking up position in the waters of the northern Arabian Sea, reports the Daily Mail. Lieutenant General Nick Perry, running overseas missions from Permane»»»

On March 19, RT war correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured by an Israeli strike meters from where they stood in southern Lebanon. Sweeney was on camera reporting on recent Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese towns and infrastructure when he heard the sound of an»»»

An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unequivocal condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks against the Kingdom, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and a number of Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), »»»

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unequivocal condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks against the Kingdom, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and a number of Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), »»»

Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said the aircraft experienced a mechanical fault while carrying out a routine mission, resulting»»»

Three weeks out from the most consequential European election of the year, the EU has aimed every weapon in its arsenal at Hungary, as Brussels prepares for its best shot yet at taking out Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban’s animosity toward the EU establishment runs deep. For more than a decade, »»»

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Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a more measured phase, with buyers taking time to assess global developments while developers adjust strategies to keep transactions moving without compromising pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Recent activity suggests»»»

More than 200,000 p protested on Saturday in the in Prague, Czech Republic, to defend democratic values and civic engagement while pushing back against media pressure, defense cuts and the erosion of state institutions there. Photo by Martin Divisek/EPA March 21 (UPI) -- More than 200,000 people pr»»»

Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump's public comments often seemingly contradicted by realities on the ground. The war is "very complete, pretty much", Trump has said, but new Amer»»»

QNA Ottawa The State of Qatar, through its Permanent Office to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has submitted an official letter to President of the ICAO Council Toshiyuki Onuma, addressing the current status of air traffic and flight corridors in light of recent developments i»»»

The battlefield determines who prevails. Yet long before that verdict is rendered, another contest unfolds: over how the war itself is to be understood. From a plurality of competing explanations, a single narrative, or at least a dominant theme, gradually crystallizes and comes to define the confl»»»

Jeddah, March 21 (SANA) The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued a statement on Saturday condemning in the strongest possible terms the aggression carried out by Israeli occupation forces against military infrastructure in southern Syria. In its official commu»»»

1 of 6 | Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in July 2019. Mueller died Friday at age 81. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- Former FBI director and special counsel inve»»»

Washington: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president. US media reported that Mueller died late Friday, citing a family statement, but did not specify a loc»»»

The city of Dimona in southern Israel is home to the country's main nuclear facility. Falling shrapnel from an interception has been reported in Dimona in southern Israel, home to the country's nuclear research center, Israel's Channel 12 reported. "The fall of shrapnel from an interception has bee»»»

Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and Floor Leader of MRF – New Beginning, wished electoral success to Viktor Orban and Fidesz in the April 12 elections in Hungary. Peevski expressed confidence that together they will defend Europe and their countries in their sha»»»

Nikolay Patrushev, assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, has a stark assessment of the Iran war as it begins to ripple far beyond the Middle East. With shipping disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets under strain, and maritime security deteriorating, the consequences are »»»

The Jordanian army said on Saturday that 240 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom since the Middle East war began last month, most of which were intercepted. "The total number of missiles and drones fired towards the kingdom since the start of the war has reached 240," the army said in a st»»»

The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria coalition has launched its election campaign in Vratsa with an event in the city's centre, where representatives spoke with citizens and presented their priorities. More than 1,000 “anti-corruption protocols” were distributed from a campaign booth, outl»»»

Britain will not be using its bases in Cyprus for any offensive action in the Iran crisis, the Cypriot government spokesperson said on Saturday, citing a phone call between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nikos ‌Christodoulides. "The British ‌Prime Minister reiterated ... »»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning has launched its election campaign in Pernik’s 14th multi-member constituency with a series of events highlighting the connection between spirituality, culture, and political responsibility. Top-of-the-list candidate Georgi Popov and the ot»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the brotherly Republic of Korea following the fire that broke out at an automotive parts factory in the city of Daejeon, which resulted in a number of fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its si»»»

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes Saturday for the Persian New Year, Nowruz, to Iran's leaders and its people, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight the Middle East war. "Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republ»»»

Europe is accelerating work on a digital euro to reduce dependence on U.S. payment giants and strengthen control over its financial system. Currently, much of Europe’s payment infrastructure relies on companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, raising concerns about external influence and vulnera»»»

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Today, President Sadyr Japarov, as part of a working visit to Naryn region, took part in the opening ceremony of the new building of the city’s Internal Affairs Department. The presidential press service reported. According to it, the head of state recalled that the Internal Affairs Department, whi»»»

Hungary has again vetoed a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan package to Ukraine, while Slovakia has accused Kiev of “playing cat and mouse” with the bloc over its reluctance to resume the flow of Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava via the Druzhba pipeline. During a summit in Brussels on March »»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov addressed the party’s supporters at the launch of its election campaign, in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Saturday, saying, "For us, nothing is impossible. For a person with a free spirit who wants to live freely, there are no unattainab»»»

A festive celebration of Nooruz was held on the country’s main Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. On behalf of the President, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan and visitors to the capital on the s»»»

Poland has ranked among the top 15% happiest countries globally, according to the latest World Happiness Report, surpassing nations such as France, the UK, Canada, and the United States. The country has steadily climbed the ranking, moving from 53rd place in 2011 to 24th in 2025. Rising life satisf»»»

In March 2026, business sentiment in Poland worsened or remained stable across most sectors, according to data from Statistics Poland (GUS). The sharpest decline was seen in accommodation and food services, while manufacturing, transport, and retail also reported negative sentiment. The financial s»»»

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CD Projekt reported stronger-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with net profit exceeding PLN 174 mln, significantly beating market forecasts. The company is approaching its 2023–2026 performance targets, with about PLN 526 mln still to achieve. CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans to a»»»

Global sales of Lords of the Fallen have exceeded 2.5 million copies, up by about 0.5 million since August 2025, CI Games reported. By the end of February, the game reached profitability, with revenues surpassing PLN 300 mln, slightly above total development and marketing costs of PLN 298 mln, achi»»»

EasyCall, a brand of NewConnect-listed tech company SoftBlue, is developing solutions using voice technology from ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI speech generation founded by Polish entrepreneurs. The partnership reflects growing demand for communication automation, especially in healthcare, wher»»»

Maputo: More than one million people have been affected by extreme weather events in Mozambique since the start of the 2025-2026 rainy and cyclonic season, according to an official disaster monitoring report published on Friday. The cumulative report, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to Mar»»»

Toshko Yordanov, deputy chair of There Is Such a People (TISP), arrived in Kyustendil on Saturday to launch the party’s campaign in the city. He commented that the Petrohan case has shown how vulnerable normal human relationships, and attitudes toward children, can be. According to him, the issue o»»»

Los Angeles, United States: A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA said on Saturday. "The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today. No increase in off-site radiation levels reported. IAEA is »»»

India’s major airlines have pushed back against the government’s new rule requiring at least 60% of seats on flights to be available for free selection, warning it could lead to a sharp rise in airfares, according to a PTI report. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing IndiGo, Air In»»»