Aoun warns : ‘The hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off’ – Ya Libnan
Share: President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that “the hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off,” adding that “security services are taking firm measures to prevent any security breaches through arrests and the confiscation of weapons.” Aoun assured that “no one in Lebanon wants the outbreak o»»»
Hormuz 'toll' unacceptable: Rubio drops hammer on Iran & Houthis on global oil lifeline
In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»
Germany's Merz says 80% of Syrian refugees to return home in 3 years - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»
JudgeTarek Bitar concludes port blast probe, refers the file to public prosecutor – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Judge Tarek Bitar was appointed lead investigator into the Beirut Port blast ( background ) after the removal of his predecessor Judge Fadi Sawwan in February, 2021 . The background of Bitar’s picture shows the huge silos of Beirut Port that exploded on Aug 4 , 2020, killing some 225 »»»
NASA starts countdown clock for Artemis II launch - UPI.com
The weather forecast offers an 80% chance for launch on April 1, officials said. NASA on Monday officially started the countdown to Wednesday's expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon, which will take a four-person crew farther from Earth than any human has ever t»»»
Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»
Story behind HDFC Bank chairman’s exit: Dubai curbs, bond scrutiny, rifts
Dubai: The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as chairman of HDFC Bank twelve days ago followed a sequence of events linked to the bank’s Dubai operations, internal disciplinary action, and differences over how those issues were handled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»
Israel passes death penalty law; critics point to discrimination - UPI.com
The Israeli Knesset, the Parliament, is pictured in Jerusalem. Lawmakers voter Monday in favor of a new death penalty law. File Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed legislation legalizing the death penalty as a punishment for Palestinians »»»
AD Ports Group reports record Dh20.77 billion revenue, Dh2.07 billion net profit
ABN DHABI: AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits. The group has reported that its key trade corridors and geographies of operations were strengthened, optimised»»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»
Iran FM says high time for Saudi Arabia to 'eject' US forces
Iran's top diplomat urged Saudi Arabia late on Monday to evict US forces from its territory, reiterating that its attacks in the region only targeted its enemies. "Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X. "Our operati»»»
3-2-1 QOSM announces 2026 Olympic Heritage | Artist in Residence programme
Tribune News Network DOHA The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland have launched the second edition of the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme. This initiative provides artists with the opportunity to take part in three-»»»
Minister affirms Qatar’s full food security readiness and self-sufficiency
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Food Security Policies HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya has affirmed the country’s full readiness and strong food security position, highlighting robust systems, strateg»»»
Minister of Justice chairs meeting of Attorney Admission Committee
QNA Doha The Attorney Admission Committee, chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, convened on Monday to discuss items on the agenda. After completion of their training period, five new attorneys were sworn in before the committee, w»»»
UAE credit reports now track fines, wages and pensions — what it means
Dubai: Etihad Credit Bureau has expanded what goes into company credit reports in the UAE. The change brings in new data from government entities, meaning businesses will now be assessed not just on bank loans — but also on how they handle wages, fines and other obligations. Sign up for our daily b»»»
Qatar, 7 Arab countries condemn Israeli restrictions on holy sites in Jerusalem
QNA Doha The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt condemned, in the strongest terms, and rejected the continued restrictions imposed by Israel on the freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem, i»»»
Qatar participates in GCC-Jordan-Russia meet
Qatar took part in a joint ministerial meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan and Russian Federation, held virtually on Monday. The State of Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeti»»»
Libya Food expo opens with nearly 100 international companies from 14 different countries - led by Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia
The activities of the seventh edition of the Libya International Food Fair opened yesterday with 98 international companies from 14 countries, led by Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia. There were also more than 100 Libyan companies participating in the exhibition and its workshop activities which will run»»»
President al-Sharaa discusses security cooperation with German interior minister
Berlin, March 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed with German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Monday issues of mutual interest and prospects for expanding cooperation between Syria and Germany. The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in »»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»
Economy minister discusses investment opportunities in Syria during Berlin meeting
Berlin, March 30 (SANA) – Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Syrian business leaders from Germany and neighboring countries in Berlin to discuss investment opportunities in Syria during President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Germany. According to a statement posted Monday by the »»»
Ice and snow to bring power outages, travel risks to northern U.S. - UPI.com
Winter weather may have retreated across much of the central and eastern United States, but parts of the Upper Midwest and areas along the Canada border in the Northeast face more rounds of snow and ice this week. Enough will occur to create travel problems and possibly cause power outages. Part of»»»
8 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel's ongoing restrictions on freedom of worship for Muslims, Christians in occupied Jerusalem
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned and categorically rejected Israel»»»
'Tiger King': Supreme Court denies Joe Exotic a new trial - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, better known by his stage name "Joe Exotic," poses with a tiger. He appeared in Netflix's "Tiger King." He requested a new trial for his murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin but was denied. Photo courtesy of Netflix March 30 (UPI»»»
Eight Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israel's ongoing restrictions on Muslim and Christian freedom of worship in occupied Jerusalem
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned, in the»»»
Dubai's 5 economic, social incentives with Dh1b financial relief, explained
Dubai: Dubai’s Executive Council has approved a set of economic and social initiatives aimed at supporting businesses, improving workforce conditions, and refining how economic performance is measured. The decisions cover financial relief measures, updated GDP methodology, trade facilitation, and l»»»
UAE fuel prices out today: How much you will pay in April compared to other countries
Dubai: UAE motorists head into April’s fuel price announcement after a year of falling pump costs, a recent rebound, and renewed global volatility that could shape the next move. Over the past 12 months, UAE fuel prices have clearly dropped, with steady monthly declines through 2025 reflecting soft»»»
Qatar Airways updates eligible passengers for refunds or free date changes amid flight disruptions
Doha: Qatar Airways said that customers holding confirmed bookings with travel dates between February 28 and June 15, 2026, are eligible for a refund or changes of travel dates Cancelled Bookings - If you are unable to retrieve your booking: This indicates that your booking, along with any associat»»»
Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL
Guwahati: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Suryavanshi smacked four fours and five sixes in his batting blitz as Rajasthan chased down»»»
Barrier between Ukraine and Poland to be built for PLN 450 mln
Poland plans to build a modern electronic barrier along the border with Ukraine to strengthen security and counter illegal migration. The system, similar to those on borders with Belarus and Russia, will cost around PLN 450 million and be implemented under the supervision of the Nadbużański Border »»»
UAE extends distance learning till April 17
The Ministry of Education on Monday night announced the continuation of distance learning until Friday, 17 April 2026, for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff, across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools nationwide to ensure the safety and wellbeing of eve»»»
Lebanon's mediation window is firmly shut...for now
While Iran has pledged that a resolution to the war in Lebanon will be included in any potential deal on ending the US-Iran war, respite can't come soon enough to Lebanese on the ground who are being pummelled day and night by Israel's brutal war machine. At the moment, it remains unclear where Leb»»»
Watch: Escaped kangaroo found after three days on the loose in Wisconsin - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- A kangaroo that escaped from a Wisconsin petting zoo by vaulting over an 8-foot fence was found and safely brought home three days later. Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, said Chesney the kangaroo escaped from his enclosure by jumping over an 8-foot f»»»
Authorities Step Up Oversight, Resources, and Accessibility Measures Ahead of April 19 Elections
The Elections Coordination Council gave a briefing on Monday to update the public on the latest developments in the run-up to the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. The topic was also discussed in a Facebook post by Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev. Kandev wrote that the Gen»»»
US Troop Surge in the Middle East ‘Symbolic,’ Doesn’t Mean Full Ground Assault on Iran — Expert
The US has amassed over 50,000 troops in the Middle East — roughly 10,000 more than usual, the New York Times reports. Would it be enough for a ground operation in Iran? "A true ground assault would see a far more powerful troop mobilization and build-up in the area," Matthew Crosston, professor of»»»
Qatar offers loan deferrals amid regional unrest
Dubai: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has introduced a series of support measures, allowing lenders to offer payment deferrals, easing reserve requirements and providing unlimited repo liquidity as Gulf policymakers respond to the fallout from the Iran war, now in its fifth week. According to Bloomberg, »»»
Bulgaria and Ukraine Seal 10-Year Security Deal as PM Met With Zelensky in Kyiv
The visit of Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov to Kyiv resulted in the signing of a long-term security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine, set to last at least ten years. The document, negotiated over an extended period, outlines cooperation across multiple areas, with a strong focus on defen»»»
Thessaloniki motorcycle buyers face delays over license plate shortage
Hundreds of motorcycle buyers in the Thessaloniki area are unable to receive their newly purchased vehicles due to a shortage of materials needed to issue license plates, local media reported Monday. At least 2,000 motorcycles remain stranded at dealerships, awaiting registration numbers, according»»»
Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters
London, March 30 (SANA) – Global aluminum prices rose on Monday after attacks targeting two of the world’s largest aluminum smelters in the Gulf, which Iran said it carried out. According to France 24, aluminum prices increased by 4.22 percent, reaching $3,435 per ton, after earlier gains of about »»»
Multiple factors contributing to housing crisis in Europe
Housing shortages affect nearly all EU countries, creating broad social and economic challenges beyond high prices alone. While most Europeans own homes, supply has not kept pace with rising demand driven by urbanization, demographic changes, and smaller households. The EU faces a deficit of about »»»
Factory constructed near Ziolonka will be used to build CAMM-ER rockets
In Zielonka near Warsaw, a contract was signed to build a new factory producing CAMM-ER missile systems, a strategic investment for Poland. The facility, part of the Narew air defense program, will include production halls, warehouses, and supporting infrastructure, with completion planned by 2028.»»»
Tunisians approved for business/tourist U.S. visa must pay bond of up to $15,000, starting April 2
Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - Starting April 2, 2026, all Tunisians approved for a B1/B2 (business/tourist) U.S. visa must pay a bond of up to $15,000, the U.S. embassy to Tunisia said. This requirement does not apply to people holding a valid B1/B2 visa...»»»
UN Peacekeepers in the Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah
United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah. Here is an overview of the UN force in south Lebanon, whose mandate expires»»»
Saudi, Jordan, Qatar leaders meet amid regional unrest
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a trilateral meeting in Jeddah on Monday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as regional tensions intensified following the ongoing military escalation linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Durin»»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Down Missile from Iran
A ballistic missile fired from Iran entered Turkish airspace on Monday and was shot down by NATO defenses, Ankara said, in the fourth such incident reported since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. There was no immediate comment from Tehran which has denied specifically targeting its neighb»»»
Bulgarian and Jerusalem Patriarchs Discuss Holy Week Services Amid Regional Unrest
The Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC), Patriarch Daniil, held a telephone conversation on Monday with Theophilos III, the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, the press service of the BOC–Bulgarian Patriarchate reported. Daniil expressed concern over troubling news about the ong»»»
Amir leaves Jeddah
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left today, March 30, from Jeddah, the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the forefront of those bidding farewell to His Highness the Amir and the accompanying delegation at King Abdulaziz International Airport was his brother, Crown Prince»»»
Israel Overstretched, Lacking Capacity and Interoperability to Join US Ground Op in Iran — Experts
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) won't join a potential US ground operation in Iran, Israel's Channel 12 reports. Why is that? Lack of Capacity "Israel lacks the capacity, sufficient troops, and military equipment to deploy its forces," Israeli security expert Dr. Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. Israel »»»
Hezbollah Deals More Painful Blows to Israeli Occupation Forces, Tanks, Sites, and Bases
In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance continued carrying out military operations against the Israeli enemy, targeting the occupation forces, tanks, sites, and bases. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statement to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. Sta»»»
Over EUR 79.3 Mln Disbursed to Farmers under Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability for 2025 Campaign
The State Fund Agriculture Monday disbursed EUR 79,368,822 to 42,415 farmers who applied under the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (CRISS) scheme for the 2025 campaign. The payment rate has been set at EUR 118.12 per hectare, the Fund said. CRISS is a Common Agricultu»»»