Qatar Press Centre slams continued Iranian aggression
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»»»
Qatar reaffirms support for Palestinian's right to independent state
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»»»
Al Khulaifi receives call from Lebanon’s Deputy PM
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 »»»
Qatar's Ambassador attends Lebanese Prime Minister’s meeting
Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has participated on Friday in a meeting between Prime Minister of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam, and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of countries accredited to Lebanon. Discussions during the meeting dealt with ways to secure a»»»
War fuels Cyprus anger over UK military bases
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»»»
Thani Humanitarian enhances digital experience through partnerships
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, »»»
Pakistan embassy supports family after driver dies in Dubai missile debris incident
The Pakistan Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha area after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle. The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai is coordinating with local authorities to assist the family and facilitate repatriatio»»»
Outlets reassure public on availability of food, non-food supplies
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»»»
Israel Says it Will Pursue Every Successor of Iran's Khamenei
The Israeli military warned it would continue pursuing every successor of Iran's next supreme leader. In a post on X in Farsi, the Israeli military also warned it would pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for Ali Khamenei, referring to the clerical body charged with choosing t»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 9
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 »»»
Irish government chartered flight from Oman arrives in Dublin
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»»»
A year after coastal events: How the Syrian state foiled regime remnants’ rebellion
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 »»»
MoCI assures availability of goods and products across retail outlets
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»»»
Egypt’s SCZone Signs $1.1 Billion Deals with Chinese Companies
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»»»
Qatar Chamber calls on shipping firms to register in TIR system
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the General Authority of Customs, called on shipping companies operating in the country to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) system to ensure the continuity of commercial operations amid the current circumstances. In a statement »»»
GTA confirms continuity of services through an advanced digital system
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) affirmed the continued provision of its services to taxpayers without interruption through a modern and advanced tax system that ensures business continuity and operational efficiency. The Authority explained that a range of tax services is available ele»»»
Meghan Markel's Lifestyle Brand Ends Partnership with Netflix
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»»»
GCC condemns Iranian aggression targeting buildings in Bahrain housing personnel from Qatari Amiri Naval Forces
Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest possible terms the treacherous Iranian aggression that targeted buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These facilities house personnel from the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces participating i»»»
CCQ postpones Spring 2026 midterm examination until further notice
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»»»
Sri Lankan Baker to Supply Elysée Palace with Baguette
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»»»
Message of solidarity with Qatar from Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie
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»»»
Qatar attends OIC Ambassadors’ emergency meeting
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»»»
Georgian Embassy repatriates over 200 stranded citizens
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Georgia in the State of Qatar assisted more than 200 Georgian citizens who were stranded in the country as tourists, coordinating with the Government of Georgia to organize two charter flights for their repatriation, while also facilitating transportation and transfers t»»»
Woman arrested for trying to sell antique religious icons
A woman in the southern town of Loutraki has been arrested for allegedly trying to sell religious icons and other antiques on the internet, in breach of cultural heritage laws. A police statement said the 68-year-old suspect was arrested Friday and found in possession of five icons painted on woode»»»
Bulgaria: Economy Produces 5,216 Euros Per Capita in Q4 2025
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 This Day, March 8: 1st large unit of U.S. ground troops lands in South Vietnam - UPI.com
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»»»
UAE residents get emergency alert over missile threat
The Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert to residents’ mobile phones advising immediate action due to a potential missile threat. Citizens and residents were instructed to move to the nearest secure building, stay away from windows, doors and open areas, and await further official ins»»»
US-Israel-Iran war: New advisories for Indian expats, visitors in UAE, GCC on Day 9
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»»»
US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions
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»»»
Food service sector continues smooth operations, shows resilience
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 »»»
Kuwait Makes Precautionary Cut in Oil Production
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»»»
Why the UAE’s Year of Family matters now more than ever
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»»»
Four killed in Israeli strike on Ramada hotel in central Beirut, Lebanon says
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 Still Waiting for True Equality, Statistics Show on International Women’s Day
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 War Leaves Deep Psychological Scars, Fuels Silent Crisis
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»»»
Magnitude 5.3 quake rattles northwestern Greece
A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.3 shook northwestern Greece early Sunday but no injuries or severe damage were reported, authorities said. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 5:32 a.m. east of Leptokarya, some 50 kilometers from the town of Ioannina. Its epicen»»»
Embassy warning: Indians in UAE must avoid filming incidents
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals in the UAE, warning them to refrain from filming or sharing images of incident sites on social media amid the ongoing regional crisis. The advisory, comes after UAE authorities cautioned that strict legal action wou»»»
Qatar Meteorology Department warns of thundery rain, strong winds
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, maybe thundery at times, relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind. Offshor»»»
Iraq's Kurds Caught Between Washington and Tehran
Despite repeated pledges by Kurdish leaders in Iraq’s Kurdistan region to remain neutral in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, their territory has come under near-daily attacks from Iran or Tehran-aligned armed factions in Iraq. The attacks have left Kur»»»
Trump hosts Latin America allies to form coalition against drug cartels
US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security. US President Donald&nbs»»»
Netanyahu, Trump Strike a Defiant Tone as Iran Says Can Fight for Months
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. Tehran accused the US and Israel of striking an oil depot in the Iran»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacks
Doha, Qatar: Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Sunday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Fu»»»
Kuwait military says intercepting 'hostile missile and drone attacks'
Kuwait City: Kuwait's military said air defence systems were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Iran continues its strikes across the region. "Kuwaiti air defences are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks," the military said in a post on X, adding that explosion so»»»
Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say
Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reported there. "Large resources" were sent to the area at about 01:00 local time (midnight GMT), police said. "The police are in dialogue with the embassy and no injuries have been reported," the state»»»
We must win the fight to reopen the oil pipeline, PM says
At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»
US Army Can’t Whitewash Itself After Strike On Girl’s School in Iran — Experts
All attempts to "whitewash" the image of the US military after the strike on a school in Iran will be futile — its history remains stained, and accountability for war crimes necessitates bringing the US to trial, experts told Sputnik. "Investigations by the world press confirm the direct responsibi»»»
Conflict in Middle East Should Never Have Started - Chinese Foreign Minister
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The military conflict in the Middle East should never have started, it is not beneficial to either side, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday. "I want to say that this war should never have happened; it is a war that benefits neither side," Wang »»»
Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war. Ukra»»»
UAE flight status March 8: Latest schedules, rebooking, and refund guide for travellers
Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) have partially resumed operations today, following a temporary suspension of flights on Saturday. Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other airports are also operating with limited flights, with access restricted to confirmed travellers only. Also Read: Cancelled »»»
Brazilian President Postpones US Visit Due to Iran Conflict - Minister
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has postponed his planned visit to Washington for the second half of March due to the Iranian conflict, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro announced. "[President Lula] asked me to accompany him on this trip, which was supposed to»»»