Dubai Jumeirah: How residents are building a sanctuary of calm this Ramadan
March has been relentless. As tensions ripple across the Middle East, many people are struggling to pause or even catch their breath. But in a world that refuses to slow down, some communities are determinedly carving out their own moments of calm. In the neighbourhood of Jumeirah, a small evening »»»
‘We will not be Ukrainian colony’ – massive rally held in Budapest (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Sunday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban. People from all over the country joined a ‘Peace March’ in the capital held under the slogan: “We will not be a Ukrainian colony!” The Orban government has long opposed th»»»
Dubai temporarily suspends flights at DXB as precaution
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Authorities advised travellers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight sc»»»
10 aviation CEO's ask Congress to fund TSA, avert air travel chaos - UPI.com
The CEOs of the United States' largest airlines signed the letter, as did those of FedEx and UPS. After federal aviation employees did not get paid this weekend amid the second time in six months that the federal government has at least partially shut down, 10 aviation CEOs -- including that of Del»»»
UAE weather: Temperatures expected to rise as winds and possible rain forecast this week
Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather with rising temperatures at the start of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures could reach between 39°C and 41°C in coastal and inland areas, while »»»
What Iranians are being told about the war
The first reports appeared on foreign screens, beyond the reach of most Iranians. On 28 February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "signs that the tyrant is no more," suggesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Iranians watching sta»»»
Crisis through a child’s eyes: Why your reaction matters
When a crisis strikes, adults often focus on managing the immediate realities - safety, logistics, information, and decisions. In the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the quiet observers around us: our children. Yet children are often the most deeply affected during such moments. Their underst»»»
UAE, Saudi leaders call for de-escalation amid rising regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their g»»»
How passenger planes keep flying during a war
For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»
Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Millions of people across the Midwest are under winter weather warnings that promise to drop between one to three feet of snow from South Dakota to the Great Lakes overnight into Monday. File Photo Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo March 15 (UPI) -- Millions of Americans across the Midwest »»»
GCC chief praises efficiency of Gulf armed forces in countering Iranian attacks
RIYADH: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised Sunday the high level of efficiency and readiness demonstrated by the armed forces of the GCC states, highlighting their professionalism in countering the Iranian attacks that targeted the GCC states and defending their sovereignty and s»»»
British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions
Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»
Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law
Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»
China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com
Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»
An Israeli airstrike targets the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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WCM-Q students receivea glimpse of Qatar’s richbiodiversity on Purple Island
Tribune News Network Doha First-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February explored Qatar’s rich biodiversity during a field trip to the mangrove forest at Jazirat Bin Ghannam, also known as Purple Island. Divided into three groups, the students visited the island»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
QIC shareholders approve 11% cash dividend for FY2025
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Extraordinary General Assembly (EGM) meetings on March 12, 2026, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meetings were chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bi»»»
Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»
Zakat Affairs Department ready to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to beneficiaries
QNA Doha The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al-Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and to achieve the aim»»»
Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»
Ooredoo launches Eid Device Festival 2026 with iPhone 17 offers and Nojoom rewards
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of the Eid Device Festival 2026, a limited-time seasonal campaign offering special pricing on a wide range of smartphones and smart devices. Running for two weeks starting March 11, t»»»
Al Khulaifi, China’s envoy on Middle East issue call for de-escalation
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call from Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun on Sunday. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military esca»»»
Qatar Airways updates limited flight schedule to and from Doha until March 28
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced in an update that it will operate a revised limited number of flights from March 18 to March 28, 2026. "With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our ut»»»
NCM: Unstable weather with light rain across parts of UAE until March 20
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»
IEA to release strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets
Paris, March 15 (SANA) – The International Energy Agency announced Sunday that member states will begin releasing oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to curb rising global crude prices. According to a statement cited by AFP, member countries in Asia and Oceania will immediately start sup»»»
British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones
The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with »»»
Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says
A brother of the man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue on Thursday had been a Hezbollah commander who was killed in an air strike last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says. Police say Ayman Muhammad Ghazali died after driving a car full of explosives into the Temple Israel synagogue. »»»
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Hollywood's best and brightest are gathering to find out which of them will be taking home one of the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars. The ceremony is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles at 16:00 local time (23:00 GMT) on Sunday. See all the nominations below, and we'll be updat»»»
Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
If the Oscars gave out an award for best dressed, it would be the most hotly contested prize of the night. Hollywood's biggest stars are turning on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. They include Clueless star Alicia Silverstone (above), who »»»
NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats
Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»
Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla
Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»
I’m worried about Tucker Carlson’s safety – John Kiriakou
The life and freedom of US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower and host of the RT program Deep State John Kiriakou has said. Carlson claimed on Saturday that the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him to the US Justice Department. “What’s that crime? Well, talk»»»
All Voting Machines Will Be Fully Operational by April 19, Says Election Chief
All 9,354 voting machines to be used in the country and about 150 to be used abroad in the April 19 Bulgarian snap elections will be in working order, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday evening. No machines for which there is rea»»»
Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com
Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»
Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the EU to negotiate directly with Moscow, arguing that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with the Belgian newspaper L’Echo published on Saturday, De Wever argued that the bloc had failed to force Mosc»»»
Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open
Miami: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, organizers said Sunday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells this week, but the six-time Miami champion opted out of the second leg of the "Sunshine Double" -- where he fell to »»»
Joint statement by extraordinary meeting of GCC-UK Foreign Ministers
The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) held an extraordinary meeting on to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and the blatant aggression by Iran and its regional proxies against the GCC countries and Jordan. The GCC side was headed by Dr. Abdu»»»
Cabinet to Refer Board of Peace Ratification to Constitutional Court on Monday
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»
Consumer Protection Commission Raises Awareness on World Consumer Rights Day
On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»
Democratic Party Elects New Branch Leaders in Vlorë and Pogradec
The Democratic Party of Albania held internal elections this Sunday to choose new branch leaders in the cities of Vlorë and Pogradec. In Vlorë, Nada Meçorapaj was elected as the new head of the party’s local branch. After the votes were counted, Meçorapaj secured 496 votes, defeating her rival Darl»»»
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
The captain of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her bid for Australian asylum, Iran's state media says, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind. Zahra Ghanbari will fly from Malaysia back to Iran, news agency IRNA reported on Sunday. It comes after Australian»»»
Finance Minister grants exceptional customs facilities for transit shipments at ports
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that exceptional customs facilities have been introduced for transit shipments at Egyptian ports, allowing procedures to be completed without requiring pre-registration under the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. Kouchouk said the decis»»»
Egypt to secure all raw material financing as production will not stop, says PM Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that the state is securing all necessary financing to provide raw materials and production requirements, asserting that the “wheel of national production will not stop” despite current regional military escalations. The Prime Minister stated d»»»
Housing Minister urges timely completion of Decent Life phase one projects
Egypt’s Minister of Housing Randa El-Menshawy held an extensive meeting to review the progress of phase one projects under the presidential initiative Decent Life, aimed at developing rural areas across Egypt. El-Menshawy emphasised that completing Phase One projects is a top priority for the minis»»»
Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73
Doha: Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face ever seen on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at the age of 73. Rayyan passed away on Sunday after a broadcasting career spanning more than five decades, during which he covered major global and regional e»»»