Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said Tuesday the government is pressing ahead with a broad overhaul of public sector wages, emphasizing that the reforms are being financed through state revenues rather than borrowing or currency issuance. Speaking in an inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: In times of geopolitical crisis, information spreads at unprecedented speed, and the risk of disinformation taking hold has never been greater. According to Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University in Qatar, Dr. Marc Owen Jones the problem is not just technolog»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced the availability of the direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements service. The service aims to enable eligible entities to directly b»»»

Astronomers have identified 45 planets that could be the best places to search for alien life. Scientists have found more than 6,000 exoplanets, or worlds outside of our own solar system. But many of them are inhospitable to any kind of life, because they are too hot, cold or otherwise dangerous. N»»»

A teenage driver died in a nighttime road accident in Bishkek, and four other minors were hospitalized. The traffic accident occurred late yesterday evening in the eastern part of the city on Valikhanov Street. According to patrol police, the driver of a Toyota Camry lost control of the vehicle and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting increased activity and investor confidence across several property segments. According to Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) data and»»»

Nobody knows how many naval mines were deployed by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. One estimate puts the number to "at least a dozen naval mines, possibly fewer" placed at specific points IRGC elements know in the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. What we know s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Issa Ahmed has earned a call-up to Qatar’s national team training camp during the ongoing international break, as Al Annabi step up preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The inclusion comes as part of a 32-man squad named by head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the team set to assemble»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday confirmed that all remaining knockout matches in its club competitions across the West Region will be played as single-leg ties at centralised venues, citing ongoing tensions in West Asia. The decision follows the temporary postponement »»»

Los Angeles: Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays yesterday in the TGL golf league, weeks after the 15-time major champion said that the Masters in April was not “off the table”. The 50-year-old underwent disc replacement surgery in October, the latest in a s»»»

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is “behind him” and there had never been a concern he would miss this year’s World Cup. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-da»»»

It is not often that mystery surrounds the return of a library book. And at first glance, the return of one on loan from a library in the West Midlands would not seem something to cause a lot of fuss. The thing is, when the volume - borrowed from Dudley - was handed in, it was to a library 16,898 k»»»

Miami will host the fourth FII PRIORITY summit from March 25 to 27 under the theme “Capital in Motion,” as global economic and geopolitical shifts accelerate and investments and ideas move faster across borders and sectors. More than 1,500 business leaders, policymakers and investors from the Unite»»»

A new police operation targeting violations of election legislation and crimes against citizens’ political rights was carried out Tuesday, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Georgi Kandev, said on Facebook Wednesday morning. Authorities are working on a tip-off that in the town »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahmed Alaeddin fired a brace as Al Rayyan stormed into the QSL Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 emphatic victory over Al Shahania at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Later, Umm Salal prevailed over Second Division side Al Bidda 2-0 to advance in the revamped tournament. Al Rayyan, led by assistant»»»

Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold an urgent debate today on Iran’s military attacks against Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, which have targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties. In a st»»»

Sources from Hamas told Asharq Al-Awsat that its delegation received a proposal days ago to disarm the Gaza Strip, submitted by the executive body of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump. A senior Hamas source based outside Gaza said that what was presented appeared to be a “»»»

Polish retail sales grew 5% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in February, picking up from a 4.4% y/y rise in January, the statistics office GUS said on March 23. The February reading disappointed, as it came in at bel»»»

The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace in seven years in January, government data showed Wednesday. In this file photo, a nurse cares for a newborn at a hospital in Goyang on Dec. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The number of babies born rose at the fastest pace in seven y»»»

Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance. Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands. Now the D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»

SeviM dance ensemble represented Kyrgyzstan with distinction at the Dance Fusion International Choreographic Art Competition, held in Tashkent, winning two Grand Prix. Ensembles from various countries participated in the competition, and the high score from the jury was a significant achievement fo»»»

Joanna Harrison never wanted to speak about the abuse she faced at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Like many survivors, she says Epstein's assault filled her with shame and embarrassment. But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by »»»

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., seen here at the White House in July, has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergcy over the threat posed to its fuel supply by the war in Iran. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- President Ferdinand Marcos »»»

At the campaign rally in Nagykanizsa, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary remains on a path of peace and sovereignty or shifts toward what he described as a pro-Ukrainian direction that would bring war and financial burdens to the country. Addre»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a move to streamline labour mobility and enhance user experience, the Ministry of Labour Qatar has expanded its digital offerings, making it easier for workers to change employers through its integrated e-services platform. The Ministry said its Employer Change Service simplifies th»»»

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The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working visit to Kazakhstan on March 26–27. During his visit, he will participate in narrow and expanded meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The agenda includes trade and economic cooperation and»»»

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Raben Group delivered solid growth in 2025 despite a difficult operating environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising costs, regulatory pressure, and labour shortages across Europe’s logistics sector. Revenues exceeded €2.3 billion, up more than 6%, while shipment volumes rose by 5.1%, under»»»

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Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»

LOT Polish Airlines has suspended flights to key Middle Eastern destinations amid escalating regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran. Services to Dubai are halted until March 11, Riyadh until March 16, and Tel Aviv until March 23, after several countries closed airspace. The ca»»»

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, a town south of Beirut, killed at least two people. It also continued strikes on the southern suburbs of the capital. Since the start of Israeli strikes on the country, at least 1,039 people have been killed. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin is in Beirut, and tells us more»»»

Getting a sense of the real death toll and the psychological toll of the war in the Middle East is a real challenge. According to estimates, at least 1,500 Iranians have died since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign. We spoke to a sociologist on how it is effecting civilians. Please be w»»»

US President Donald Trump walked back his own deadline for escalating attacks on Iran on Monday, citing "productive" talks with Tehran – but Iranian officials deny those talks took place. So what is really happening? Here is a look at the facts and speculation. US President Donald Trump has execute»»»

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Mr. Lucas warns there has been no breakthrough whatsoever in diplomacy: An improvised and reactive process shaped by market pressures,»»»

Israel shows no signs of slowing down its military campaign in Lebanon. It has so far killed at least 1039 people and displaced more than a million in more than three weeks of fighting with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Instead,Tel Aviv said on March 24 its military will seize control o»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the United States had been negotiating with an unnamed Iranian leader whom he described as a "top person". Media reports have since speculated that the Iranian interlocutor could be 64-year-old pilot and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher G»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Barbara Slavin, Author and Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center. According to Slavin, the war on Iran is not a coherent strategic endeavour, and reflects a pattern in which rhetoric trumps reality. Rather than emerging from necessity, diplomatic alternative»»»

Are diplomatic talks to end the Iran conflict actually happening? Trump hinted at “major” progress, but the White House downplayed it. Iran says no, Qatar says they're not involved, while there's increasing speculation that Pakistan could be the host of talks later this week. Yet all of this as Isr»»»

The New York Times reports on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Ho»»»

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped further against the UAE dirham on Wednesday morning, adding to a steady stretch of weakness that is beginning to reshape remittance value for UAE residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At around 9:12 am, Dh1 was valued at 25.57, mark»»»

Abu Dhabi: A new wave of rainfall moving in from Al Dhafra and the Arabian Gulf is expected to spread across most parts of the UAE in the coming hours, with heavy showers and possible hail forecast in some areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the unstable weather conditions»»»

In tonight's edition: Nigeria's Dangote Refinery says it's stepped up exports across Africa as the war in Iran squeezes traditional fuel supply routes and disrupts energy flows. Also, 76 percent of births in sub-Saharan Africa occur in healthcare facilities without basic water, sanitation and »»»