Danes vote as Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as PM
Danes are voting in an election with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats aiming for a third term. Frederiksen, 48, called the vote months earlier than expected, buoyed by popular support for her handling of US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland, an autonomous Danish »»»
Caretaker PM Andrey Gurov Briefs EU Ambassadors on Upcoming Elections, Reforms and Regional Risks
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov conferred with the Heads of Mission of the European Union Member States at the invitation of the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council, the Bulgarian government said on Facebook on Tuesday. Gurov briefed the diplomats on the caretaker government’s preparations f»»»
After 13-year coma, India’s first passive euthanasia patient dies
New Delhi: Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi, marking the country’s first real-world implementation of the right to die with dignity, Indian media reports said. He was 31. Rana had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013,»»»
Ask Gulf News: How to get a vehicle damage certificate
Dubai: Unstable weather continues to affect the UAE, with rain, strong winds and thick cloud cover expected to persist until Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Authorities have issued safety advisories nationwide, warning that vehicles parked in flood-prone areas may be at ris»»»
4-hour queues at US airports as security crunch deepens
Long security lines stretching for hours, missed flights and mounting frustration — US airports are facing widespread disruption as a funding standoff leaves key security operations understaffed at the peak of the spring travel season. The chaos has been compounded by broader pressures on global av»»»
How to change employers in Qatar's labour market: Ministry guidelines
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour states that residents can easily transfer jobs from one employer to another using the Employer Change Service available on its website. "This service is available to resident workers in the State of Qatar and operates in accordance with established procedures," t»»»
Bangladesh hikes jet fuel by 79 percent
Dhaka: Bangladesh hiked jet fuel prices by 79 percent on Tuesday as costs surge in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) order, the second this month, means aviation fuel prices have leapt by 111 percent since the start of the war, with the price n»»»
Gasic: Conditions in place for 75-day compulsory military service
BELGRADE- Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic said on Tuesday the conditions were in place for introducing 75-day compulsory military service and that a decision on whether that would happen in December this year or March next year depended on global developments. In an appearance on K1 TV, Ga»»»
IPL's Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead
Bengaluru, India: Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will keep 11 seats at their M. Chinnaswamy Stadium empty in memory of the fans crushed to death in title celebrations last year, the team said Tuesday. Eleven supporters aged between 14 and 29 died in a stampede outside t»»»
Kyrgyzstan expands vegetable exports - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is expanding its vegetable exports. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to it, the Perm Regional Office of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision authorized the import of the first batch of fresh carrots from»»»
Trump delays US strikes on Iranian energy sites after Hormuz ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has ordered a five‑day delay in planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, claiming “very good and productive” talks with Tehran are under way and will continue through the week. The move follows his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power network if it»»»
Analysis: Israel’s forced displacement deepens Lebanon’s crisis - UPI.com
A damaged apartment following an overnight Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Bshamoun, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said more than 1,030 people have been killed and 2,800 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the start of re»»»
Emirates Drug Establishment conducts over 568 inspections since start of year
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced that it has carried out more than 568 regulatory inspection visits to medical warehouses across the country since the beginning of the year, including 86 inspections in March, as part of efforts to strengthen drug security and ensure the steady supply»»»
UAE immigration services continue smoothly despite regional tensions, says senior official
Dubai: The UAE has maintained uninterrupted immigration and travel services despite ongoing regional tensions, with staff continuing to operate across air, land and sea ports, a senior official said. In an interview with CNBC Arabia, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of D»»»
CEC Plans Audio Candidate Lists to Assist Visually Impaired Voters
The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced plans to create audio files of candidate lists to assist visually impaired voters, as part of decisions adopted on Tuesday regarding voting arrangements for people with disabilities. CEC Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva explained that voters with visual im»»»
Why did R Madhavan apologise for hurting sentiments? Dhurandhar 2 controversy, FIR scandal explained
The clarification comes after backlash over a sequence in the film directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. The scene shows Madhavan’s character holding a cigarette while a sacred verse from the Dasam Granth, authored by Guru Gobind Singh, is recited. An FIR was filed at Mulund Police St»»»
Shakira's Doha concert postponed: Qatar Calendar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has announced the postponement of a live performance by global pop icon and multi-Grammy winner Shakira in Doha due to the current situation in the region. In a statement shared on social media, Qatar Calendar said that the Doha show of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World»»»
‘A Top Person’: Who Is the US Dealing with in Iran?
He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position. But who is the senior figure talking with the United States on the future of Iran after over three weeks of the Israeli-US war against the country? The individu»»»
Iran Guards Threaten 'Heavy' Missile Fire on Israel in Support of Lebanese, Palestinians
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened on Tuesday to conduct "heavy" missile and drone attacks on Israel in what it described as support for Lebanese and Palestinian civilians. "We warn the regime's criminal army that if its crimes against civilians in Lebanon and Palestine persist," Israeli forces»»»
Israel’s Military to Occupy Swathe of Southern Lebanon, Defense Chief Says
Israel's military will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, defense minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, the first time Israel has clearly spelled out its intent to seize swathes of territory that make up nearly a tenth of Lebanon. Katz has previously threatened Lebanon's government it »»»
Emirates expands support for pet travel from UAE
Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has set up a dedicated team to handle pet transportation requests from the UAE, offering more structured support for travellers moving animals during a period of shifting flight schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Pet owners, who often f»»»
WEF postpones Jeddah meeting amid regional tensions
Geneva, March 24 (SANA) The World Economic Forum (WEF) said it postponed its Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting, which was scheduled for April 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, citing ongoing regional developments. The decision was made in consultation with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and P»»»
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says
Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according to a report. The paper – commissioned by Portugal-based Avincis, which leases firefighting planes and helicopters – said the increased risk »»»
Baghdad: An Intelligence Battleground in Iran’s Latest War
Within days of the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Quds Force officers began arriving in Iraq to oversee “attrition operations” and establish a support command for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move reflects contingency planning for possible escalation inside Tehran. At the sam»»»
At least 66 killed in military plane crash (VIDEOS)
At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in the southern province of Putumayo. Many others were injured, while rescue and evacuation operations continued into the night. The aircraft went down near Puerto Leguiz»»»
Drecun:NATO bombing of FR Yugoslavia buried int'l law, introduced law of the stronger
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Tuesday the 1999 bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) had been the strongest successful attempt of violating the UN Charter and international law, and noted that the prec»»»
At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
At least five people have been killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, after a massive overnight aerial bombardment targeted several regions across the country. A 61-year-old woman was killed when a drone hit an electric train in Kharkiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, while other deaths were»»»
Qatar not involved in talks, focused on protecting country: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that Qatar is not involved in mediation between Iran and the US, but is focused on protecting its country. Ansari was addressing a press conference today, M»»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces new methods for diagnosing tuberculosis in children - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is introducing new methods for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in children, using urine and stool samples. Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, the introduction of new technologies and methodologies is parti»»»
Kyrgyzstan prepares for water shortages and strengthens irrigation monitoring - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a decline in water resources, prompting measures to ensure their rational use. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to Turatbek Idrisov, Head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Coopera»»»
Issue of Presidential Election in Ukraine Relevant, Kiev Will Have to Decide - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The issue of the presidential election in Ukraine is relevant, Kiev will have to decide on the issue of legitimizing the terms of office of the head, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Earlier this month, The Times newspaper reported, citing representatives of the U»»»
Rain in UAE: When it rains in Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan takes the wheel through desert
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, gave followers a glimpse of the city’s rainy weather as he drove around Dubai. In a video shared with his 17.6 million Instagram fo»»»
Spotlight - Lionel Jospin (1937-2026): 'Highly respected moral and intellectual figure among left wing'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Damien Lecomte, political scientist and researcher at CRPS-CESSP, Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne University. According to Dr. Lecomte, there is a persistent tension between unity and fragmentation in French politics, and the legacy of Lionel Jospin illustrates this pa»»»
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un says nuclear-armed status ‘irreversible’
North Korea will never relinquish its status as a nuclear-armed state, state media reported leader Kim Jong-un as saying on Tuesday. Speaking after his reappointment to head the State Affairs Commission, Kim called the policy "irreversible" and vowed to intensify efforts against what he described a»»»
German President Calls Iran War a Disastrous Mistake, in Rare Rebuke of Trump
The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which he said marked a rupture for German ties with its biggest post-war ally. In a scathing verbal attack, Frank-W»»»
Meteorology and Hydrology Institute Keeps Us Updated on Climate and Environmental Changes, Says Minister
Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov Tuesday said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) deals with data and facts, and what it does is extremely important "as it helps us understand what is happening with climate and the environment and enables us to make forecasts". He »»»
Airstrikes Target HQ and Leader of Iran-Backed PMF in Iraq
Apparent US-Israeli airstrikes hit a headquarters of Iraq's Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and a residence belonging to its leader on Tuesday, an escalation of US-Israeli strikes on one of Tehran's main regional allies. PMF leader Falih al-Fayadh was not present when his residence wa»»»
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan inspects construction projects in Talas - | 24.KG
During a working visit to Talas region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the construction of several social facilities. The Cabinet’s press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev visited Balastan children’s entertainment center, which is currently under »»»
Airstrikes target HQ and leader of Iran-backed Shi’ite militia umbrella group in Iraq – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo Mourners carry the coffin of Saad al-Baiji, the Popular Mobilisation Forces’ Anbar operations commander, who was killed in airstrikes that targeted a PMF site in Iraq’s western Anbar province, during his funeral, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad Apparent U.S.-Israel»»»
Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks
Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war. AFP images showed rubble-strewn streets and the side of a building in Israel's commercial hub in ruins, as first res»»»
Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf floated as possible US contact in talks
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the Islamic Republic. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assur»»»
Is Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf the ‘mystery man’ in US talks?
Dubai: As Israeli and US strikes continue to erode Iran’s political and military leadership, one figure is increasingly moving to the centre of power in Tehran: parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — a veteran insider now seen as a crucial link across the Islamic Republic’s fractured system. »»»
Bulgarian Police Bust Major Counterfeit Operation: Over €1 Million in Fake Euros Seized
The Bulgarian authorities carried out a major operation against counterfeit currency, seizing more than one million euros in fake banknotes in Sofia and detaining four people, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Georgi Kandev announced on social media. The arrests involved two Bulgarian and»»»
Sweden to deport migrants not following 'honest living'
Stockholm: Sweden's government on Tuesday said it would put forward a bill introducing a requirement for migrants to adhere to an "honest living" or face deportation. The country's right-wing government, which came into power in 2022 vowing to get tough on immigration, is currently trying to rapidl»»»
Dh84.6 million for one apartment in Dubai. Here’s where
Dubai: A luxury off-plan apartment has been sold for Dh84.6 million in Dubai’s Jumeirah 1 district. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to data from the Dubai Land Department’s Dubai REST platform, the apartment covers approximately 11,566 square feet (around 1,0»»»
Japan’s Takaichi rules out Hormuz deployment, cites Constitution - UPI.com
President Donald Trump (R) sits with Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi of Japan during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Earlier in the day, the President and Takeuchi exchanged views on Iran, energy, and issues in the Indo-Pacific regio»»»
Coral Beach Sharjah joins global climate action initiative
Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has been officially recognised as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, becoming the first hotel in the UAE to earn this distinction. The recognition underscores the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism and measurab»»»
Israeli strike on Bshamoun kills 3 including child after 7 overnight raids on Dahieh
An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed three people including a three-year-old girl on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district result»»»
Look: Greece’s peach blossoms paint fields pink as thousands visit
1/7Anastasios Chalkidis, head of the Agricultural Association of Veria, tends blooming peach trees near Veria in northern Greece during the vibrant spring blossom season.AP2/7People play with a ball among blooming peach trees during a public event near Veria.AP3/7Peach trees bloom between mid-March»»»
Qatar Central Bank announces closure of Eidiya ATMs
Doha, qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Eidiya ATMs across the country will be closed today, March 24, 2026. A total of 43 Eidiya ATMs were opened on March 10, 2026, at nine locations as part of QCBs effort to preserve Qatari tradition of gifting money to young children on Eid Al F»»»