Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Enemy Painfully: Repelling Helicopter, Hitting Merkava Tanks, Ambushing Forces, Shelling Bases, Border Sites
The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy troops. Zionist media outlets started casting doubts on the feasibility of the military campaign against Hezbollah, calling on the authorities to frankly inform the settlers abo»»»
RAK Police: Don’t share fake rain videos or film dams
Ras Al Khaimah Police has called on residents to act responsibly on social media during adverse weather, warning that misuse of online platforms can spark panic and pose security risks. In a public awareness message, police outlined key guidelines to safeguard public safety and maintain order durin»»»
Suspected Ukrainian drones crash in Finland – prime minister
Two suspected Ukrainian drones have crashed in Finland, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reported, conjecturing that the UAVs were launched as part of Kiev’s latest attacks on neighboring Russia’s Leningrad Region. In a post on X on Sunday, Orpo wrote that the “drones have strayed into Finnish terri»»»
Missile strike damages Alaraby TV bureau in Tehran, injures 10: Statement
Doha, Qatar: Alaraby TV said its bureau in Tehran sustained significant damage after a missile strike targeted the building housing its office on Sunday morning. According to a press release issued by Alaraby TV, the attack occurred at around 8:45 a.m. local time (Tehran time), hitting two floors o»»»
Rama Defends Fuel Pricing Mechanism as Market Trends Show Decline
Prime Minister Edi Rama has addressed recent fuel price developments, emphasizing the role of the Transparency Board in monitoring the domestic market. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama said that recent movements in the Mediterranean exchange have indicated a decline in the prices of petroleum»»»
UAE strengthens defence readiness and charts ambitious five-year space roadmap
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will safeguard its achievements and emerge stronger, with all sectors working in lockstep to deliver on a national pledge to the world, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said on Sunday. The Vice Pr»»»
Bulgaria Has Strong Chance of Becoming Energy Independent, Blue Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Haskovo Says
Bulgaria has a strong chance of becoming energy independent, Tsveta Kirilova, top-of-the-list candidate of Blue Bulgaria in Haskovo (Southern Bulgaria), told voters, the coalition's campaign headquarters said on Sunday. “We are not starting from scratch, we have everything we need. What we need is »»»
April Temperatures in Bulgaria to Range from Minus 5C to 29C, Meteorologist Says
The lowest temperatures in Bulgaria in April are expected to range between minus 5C and 0C, while the highest will be between 24C and 29C, likely to be reached in the last ten days of the month, Chief Assistant Professor Krassimir Stoev, a meteorologist at the National Institute of Meteorology and »»»
IRGC Destroys US E-3 Aircraft Equipped With Airborne Warning System – Statement
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The aerospace force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck the US airbase Prince Sultan in Saudi Arabia, destroying a US E-3 aircraft equipped with an airborne warning and control system (AWACS), and inflicting serious damage on nearby aircraft, the IRGC press ser»»»
GDRFA Dubai reaches 50,000 workers with Eid celebrations
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has wrapped up its Eid Al Fitr celebrations for workers across the emirate, reaching more than 50,000 beneficiaries through a mix of digital and on-ground initiatives. The authority said 10,500 participants join»»»
IRGC Carries out 86th Wave of Op. True Promise 4, Declares US Universities ‘Legitimate Targets’
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday the launch of the 86th wave of Operation True Promise 4 at dawn, under the slogan “O God of the Worlds.” The operation was dedicated to the martyred journalists Ali Shoeib, Mohammad Ftouni, and Fatima Ftouni, as well as to Armenian an»»»
RAK road collapse: Police issue urgent alert on Kadra Road
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police has warned motorists after a road collapse on Kadra Road caused by heavy wadi runoff. The damage affects the stretch linking Shawka and Al Watan Street, with authorities urging drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and follow traffic instructions. Aghaddir AliSe»»»
17,000 US troops to arrive in the Gulf for possible ground invasion of Iran
17,000 US troops are arriving in the Gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. The Trump administration has made plans to d»»»
Beirut rescuers risk their lives to save animals
Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»
Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»
This is how Dubai’s economic model shows strength
Dubai: Business leaders across Dubai’s key sectors say the emirate is not only weathering current global and regional challenges but reinforcing its position as a leading economic hub, driven by a diversified model, agile governance, and deep-rooted collaboration between the public and private sect»»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion
Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»
Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion
Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»
UAE foils 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones from Iran on March 29
Dubai: On Sunday, March 29, 2026, UAE air defences intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 UAVs. The assaults have claimed the liv»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City brings high-energy family experience to Katara
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has announced Hot Wheels Speed City, a new family-focused activation set to take place in Katara South Parking from March 30 to May 2, 2026. Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a ser»»»
UAE air defences intercept 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones from Iran on March 29
The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran on March 29, the Ministry of Defence said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air def»»»
The Sea Beneath Arctic and Antarctic Ice Holds Many Secrets. These Scientists Dive Deep to Find Out
As bubbles rippled across the frigid Finnish lake, diver Daan Jacobs emerged from a hole carved out of the thick, crackling ice. The journey had taken him 8 meters (26 feet) beneath the surface, where sunlight filtered through the Arctic ice and fish swam around a rock formation. It's a remote plac»»»
China Conducts Patrol Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
China conducted naval, air and coast guard patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, its military and Coast Guard said. The shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone but China also claims it as part of its territory. The patrols came after Beijing and Ma»»»
Four held over alleged multi-million-euro public funds scam
Four suspects were placed in pretrial detention following multi-day hearings in a case involving an alleged fraud scheme that defrauded Greece’s social security fund, EFKA, of millions of euros. The case involves 22 defendants, including two accountants and an advertiser deemed central to planning »»»
Got a damaged car from the Dubai rains? Here's what to do
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 720 "To Whom It May Concern" certificates to motorists whose vehicles were damaged during the recent wave of adverse weather, officials confirmed on Sunday. The certificates, which are essential for processing insurance claims related to natural disasters, have been »»»
PIA touches down in London after six-year hiatus
Dubai: After a six-year pause, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) returned to London skies on Sunday, signalling a major milestone in UK-Pakistan air travel. Flight PK-785 departed Islamabad International Airport at 1:19pm (PST), kicking off a service that will operate three weekly flights from »»»
Yemen’s Houthi militants raise Red Sea trade risks amid Hormuz strain
Dubai: After holding fire for nearly a month, Yemen’s Houthi militants have entered the widening US-Iran war — launching missiles toward Israel in a move that could open a dangerous new front and threaten global trade routes. The Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen’s capital Sanaa and large pa»»»
High Hopes at China's Gateway to North Korea as Trains Resume
Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pande»»»
Victory and Defeat Scenarios for Iran’s Proxies in Lebanon and Iraq
The future of Iran’s regional allies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and armed factions in Iraq, is increasingly uncertain as a widening conflict reshapes the Middle East and tests the limits of Tehran’s long-standing proxy strategy. Lebanese politician Michel Chiha once outlined a vision of Leb»»»
Russian Armed Forces Liberated Kovsharovka Settlement in Kharkov Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian units of the Zapad battlegroup have liberated the settlement of Kovsharovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of decisive actions by units of the Zapad battlegroup, the settlement of Kovsharovka in the Kharkov region was »»»
UAE stands resilient one month after more than 2,000 Iranian missile and drone attacks
One month after the launch of Iran’s aggressive missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and several Gulf states—beginning on February 28, 2026—targeting both civilian and military infrastructure in the UAE as part of a broader regional escalation that included strikes on ports an»»»
Nepal's former energy minister arrested in money laundering probe
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's former energy minister Deepak Khadka was arrested on Sunday as part of an investigation into money laundering, police said. The announcement came a day after ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested over their alleged roles in a »»»
Five Political Forces to Enter Next Parliament, One on Threshold, Alpha Research Survey Shows
At present, five formations are certain to enter the next parliament and one is on the threshold, Boriana Dimitrova, head of Alpha Research’s social, political and electoral studies, said while presenting the results of a nationally representative survey of the adult population, financed by the Bul»»»
Ground war next? US readies Iran options as troops move: What we know
Dubai: The United States is actively preparing options for ground operations in Iran — including deploying thousands of troops for coastal raids and potential island seizures — in what could mark a major escalation of the war, according to a report by The Washington Post. While President Donald Tru»»»
North Korea Conducts Engine Test for Missile Capable of Targeting US Mainland
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons and hailed it as a development to boost the country’s strategic military capability, state media reported Sunday. The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missil»»»
Israel and Hezbollah Shift to Multi-Dimensional Warfare
The ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is taking on a new character, with both sides moving beyond the largely conventional fighting seen in 2024 toward a more complex, multi-layered conflict shaped by technology, intelligence and flexible battlefield tactics. Nearly a month into th»»»
Worries About Global Economic Pain Deepen as the War in Iran Drags on
US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipe»»»
Global airfares surge up to 560% as conflict disrupts travel
Capitals, March 29 (SANA) Airfares on key global routes have risen by as much as 560 percent since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict, with airlines facing mounting disruptions from airspace closures, higher fuel costs and rerouted flights. Data from Alton Aviation Consultancy showed»»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Sofia Airport Expands Big: 30 Airlines, 94 Destinations in Summer 2026 Schedule
Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is entering the summer 2026 season with a significantly expanded flight network, offering more destinations and greater connectivity across Europe and beyond. According to the airport operator SOF Connect, 30 major airlines will operate flights from Sofia to a total of »»»