Dubai: Pakistan has come under renewed scrutiny from the United Kingdom as the Home Office moves to clamp down on what officials describe as “asylum abuse.” In 2025, British authorities refused 10,853 asylum claims from Pakistani nationals, yet only 445 were deported, roughly one in 25. While Islam»»»

Three Indonesian crew members are missing after a tugboat sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. There have been numerous attacks on ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28. The tugboat had seven »»»

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least 12 people, including two children, Ukrainian officials said. Local authorities said 10 people were killed when a ballistic missile slammed into a five-storey apartmen»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent social media advertisements claiming to offer vehicle insurance or sell gold and jewellery at competitive prices through fake companies. The advisory, shared through the force’s official channels, cautioned the public against interacting wi»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on state television Saturday for missile strikes that hit Gulf countries in recent days, only to retract the remarks hours later — exposing signs of division within Tehran’s leadership as the war with the United States and Israel enters its seco»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: The Northern Command was not prepared for the large-scale troop buildup that had been expected 08-03-2026 11:51 AM Latest News»»»

CAIRO — Egypt’s El Araby Group plans to invest $480 million over the next five years to expand its home appliance manufacturing operations in New Quesna Industrial City in Menoufia governorate, as part of a broader push to strengthen domestic industrial production and boost exports. The expansion a»»»

At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital. The attack marked the first Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut since Israe»»»

The European Commission has criticized Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky for threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, calling his comments unacceptable. Earlier this week, the Ukrainian leader issued a thinly veiled warning to Orban over Budapest’s ongoing refusal to lift a veto on billions in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Several Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah last night 08-03-2026 11:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Emb»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Health: Since the start of the aggression, over 1,200 have been martyred and more than 10,000 civilians have been injur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that while its scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, it is operating a limited flight corridor. Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flights arriving at Hamad International Airport on March 9: A»»»

US President Donald Trump has released a new threatening statement to Iran, just hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology for previous strikes on Gulf countries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump claimed that Iran “will be hit very hard” today. Trump»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: You are the ones who started the war, and we are the ones who will end it 08-03-2026 11:19 AM L»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We destroyed the command building at Ali Al Salem Air Base and accurately hit helicopter maintenance centers and aircraft fuel tanks »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf: Continuation of anti-Iran war will choke off oil sales, production in region 08-03-2026 11:06 AM Latest News Urgent News Qalibaf: »»»

Police in Thessaloniki early Sunday arrested a motorist for driving at twice the legal speed limit on the national highway, amid a protracted crackdown on highway code breaches following the introduction of harsher penalties for dangerous driving. A police statement said the 24-year-old man was fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General announced that the remote work system will continue to be implemented for up to 70% of the total number of employees in each entity, with priority given to mothers and persons with disabilities, provided this does not affect work requirement»»»

Jakarta: Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. "One Indonesian survivor is currently receiving burn treatment at a hospital in the city of Khasab, Om»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Ministry of Health: 1,929 injured Israelis evacuated to hospitals since the start of the war with Iran 08-03-2026 10:32 AM Latest N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Number of martyrs in an attack by Israeli aircraft this morning on a house in the town of Seer al-Gharbiya, Nabatie»»»

Police in Australia's Northern Territory warned of "crocs everywhere" on Sunday and said they had moved more than a thousand people across the state into shelter after massive floods. The state has endured heavy rains over the weekend, with the town of Katherine experiencing its worst flooding sinc»»»

Doha Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali (pictured) affirmed that achieving sustainable peace cannot rely on laws alone, but requires real investment in human awareness and addressing the roots of violence through awareness approaches, edu»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MOH). A volunte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the continued Iranian military aggression targeting the State of Qatar and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council through the launch of ballistic missiles and drones. These actions constitute a blatant violatio»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the brotherly Palestinian people and their legitimate, inalienable rights, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This came i»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call on Friday from Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon H E Dr. Tarek Mitri. During the call, they discussed developments related to the military escalation »»»

A drone strike on a British airbase in Cyprus has reignited an enduring debate about the UK's presence on the island. It's a week since the drone punched a hole in a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. That hole, for some in Britain, symbolises embarrassing gaps in UK hard power. For some in Cyprus, it's anoth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating charitable giving by expanding digital donation channels, enabling donors to contribute easily and securely while ensuring that assistance reaches those in need. Ali Yousuf Al-Kuwari, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Major retail chains in Qatar have reassured customers that the supply of food and non-food items across their outlets remains stable and sufficient despite the latest regional developments. The retailers highlighted their commitment to supporting the local market and ensuring that cust»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

The first Irish government chartered flight to bring home stranded Irish citizens from the Middle East has landed at Dublin Airport. The flight carrying 194 passengers left Oman on Saturday afternoon (local time) and arrived in Dublin at about 05:00 (local time) . The Irish embassy in the United Ar»»»

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Syria marks the first anniversary of the armed rebellion that took place along the Syrian coast between March 6 and 10, 2025, one of the most dangerous attempts by remnants of the deposed regime to destabilize the country following its fall on January 8, 2024. During those »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) confirmed the availability of goods and products across retail outlets in Qatar and called for following official guidelines and purchasing according to actual needs to promote responsible consumption. In a post on its X platform, the Minist»»»

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) of Egypt has signed nine contracts worth a total of $1.1 billion with various Chinese companies. These agreements focus on establishing projects related to chemical manufacturing, food products, supply chains, and energy production. The contracts were signed du»»»

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand has ended its partnership with Netflix, it has been announced, according to BBC. ‘As ever’ was launched by Meghan last year and supported financially by the streaming giant, in a separate deal to that of her TV content. On Friday, both As ever and Netflix rel»»»

Doha: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) announced on Friday evening the postponement of the Spring 2026 midterm examinations, which were scheduled to take place during the current period, until further notice. In a post on its official X platform account, CCQ explained that the decision was made»»»

In a big surprise, a baker from Sri Lanka clinched the prestigious prize for best traditional French baguette, which comes with a €4,000 prize and the right to supply the Elysée Palace with fresh loaves every morning, according to The Telegraph. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, works at the Fourn»»»

Doha: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate H E Amelia»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated on Friday in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group at the ambassadorial level, held at the United Nations headquarters in New Y»»»

Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted data indicate a growth of 0.8% relative to the third quarter of 2025. During the»»»

On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da Nang, South Vietnam. 1 of 8 | A National Park Service volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2023. On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da»»»

Dubai: As the US-Israel-Iran war entered Day 9 on Sunday, here are the latest updates and advisories for Indian expats and visitors in the UAE and GCC. The Government of India on Saturday night said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a particular»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recently his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Restaurants and food service sector across Qatar are continuing to operate smoothly as the country navigates the impact of extraordinary circumstances following Iran’s recent attacks, with many in the sector expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness and safety measures. While »»»

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. The decision came “in light of the ongoing aggression by Iran against the State of Ku»»»

We are living in a world of extraordinary speed. People are constantly striving toward new goals, surpassing milestones, and seeking renewed outcomes. Yet the faster life becomes, the more we feel the absence of what truly makes us human: family. The irreplaceability of familyNo success can replace»»»

An Israeli air strike hit a hotel in central Beirut early Sunday, killing at least four people, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as Israel said it targeted commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The strike comes amid escalating fighting after Hezbollah attacked Israel following the reported ki»»»

Women are still waiting for true equality. On March 8, statistics serve as a reminder that gender equality remains a distant goal. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has compiled some of the latest available data illustrating inequality in numbers. Full eq»»»

Sudan’s war is inflicting a growing psychological toll on the population, as rising levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder compound the country’s security, humanitarian and economic crises. The suffering of Sudanese civilians now extends beyond deaths and the hardship face»»»