Dubai: Ahead of International Women’s Day in the UAE on March 8, one thing is clear: this year, there are no pink cupcakes being sent to our desks (phew), no performative gestures by restaurants like women's day dinners with discounted desserts, and certainly no superficial displays of “wokeness.” »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways (QA) announced that it plans to operate a limited number of flights to Hamad International Airport on March 8 following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor. In a press release issued on Saturday, the national ca»»»

Tribune News Network Doha British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Neerav Patel has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong support for Qatar during the current security situation, emphasising the importance of partnership and cooperation in times of uncertainty. In a statement, Ambassador Patel »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the sun slowly descended toward the horizon and the final moments before the Maghrib call to prayer approached, the engines of hundreds of cars echoed along the wide Lusail Boulevards and the coastal areas of Katara. Chrome grills glistened under the fading light, vintage »»»

Darlene Regis As tensions in the region continue to unfold following Iranian strikes since late February, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in theGulf state are navigating a period marked by uncertainty, caution, and resilience. Qatar is home to a large expatriate population, including more than 200»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Iron Dome radars at the Kiryat Elazar site (the main air defense base in the occupied city of Haifa) with a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Once again Hezbollah fighters targeted the city of Nahariya with a rocket salvo: statement 18 07-03-2026 23:21 PM Latest News Urgent News O»»»

DOHA: British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Neerav Patel has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong support for Qatar during the current security situation, emphasising the importance of partnership and cooperation in times of uncertainty. In a statement, Ambassador Patel described the situat»»»

Dozens more people have been killed in Lebanon in major Israeli air and ground operations, as the war with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah continues to escalate. Overnight, one Israeli operation in a town in the eastern Bekaa Valley - a focal point of the rising hostilities - saw at least 41 people»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, killing the driver, an Asian national. The Dubai Media Office shared the information on their X page, and emergency teams responded promptly to the incident. Investigations »»»

The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region, subject to the situation on the ground. The commercial flight, to leave from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be available for a charge. British nationals, their spouse or partn»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded to an incident in the Dubai Marina area after debris from a successful air interception fell onto the façade of a tower. No injuries were reported, the Dubai Media Office confirmed in a post on their X page. Emergency teams inspected the site and ensured public»»»

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The announcement comes as the US-Isr»»»

A drone was detected over Sofia Vasil Levski Airport on Saturday afternoon, prompting the airport to activate security procedures and notify authorities, including the Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority, the Interior Ministry and the Border Police. The pilot of a flight from Cologne was diver»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

Doha, Qatar: As regional tensions continue to shape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, residents across Qatar have voiced strong confidence in the country’s stability, safety and preparedness. The country has consistently emphasised maintaining security, ensuring the uninterrupted avail»»»

At least six people were killed when tornadoes touched down Friday night in Michigan and Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office March 7 (UPI) -- Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities said»»»

The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»

Israel's military on Saturday struck three buildings in the suburbs of the southern city of Tyre after ordering residents to flee, Lebanese state media said. AFP footage showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from buildings that Israel said Hezbollah was using. Lebanon's state-run National News »»»

An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»

Israel's military said on Saturday it had struck aircraft belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards at Tehran's Mehrabad airport, as part of a wave of strikes overnight on the city. "The Israeli Air Force... completed a broad wave of strikes across Tehran and on military infrastructure located at th»»»

Prior to the arrival of the United States, the Persian Gulf was essentially the domain of the British Empire which ended up handing over its holdings to the US to ensure that the latter would be at the forefront of any major war in the region, Middle East affairs expert Mais Kurbanov tells Sputnik.»»»

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE would emerge stronger from the ongoing war and warned that the country should not be mistaken for weak, stressing that the UAE is “not an easy target”. Speaking during a televised interview while visiting injured vict»»»

Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE's air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday, as loud sounds were reported in several parts of the country. In a statement, the ministry said the noises heard across different areas were the result »»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense said that the US has begun using British bases for defensive operations. It added that this step is to prevent Iran from firing missiles into the region, noting that this situation puts British lives at risk. It added that RAF Typhoon and F-35 jet»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump warned Saturday that "Iran will be hit very hard" in the wake of Iran's rejection of his call for "unconditional surrender." Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump warned Saturday morning that "Iran will be hit very hard" »»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted the Ein Zeitim base northwest of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Education: 195 students and teachers martyred in US-Israeli aggression so far, 68 schools seriously damaged 07-03-2026 »»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Four RAF Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar, in order to bolster the UK’s air presence in the Middle East. The Royal Airforce said this in a statement adding that the aircraft will integrate with the existing UK Typhoon force already in theatre and operate along»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber, 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 on Saturday,»»»

Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday that the airborne in the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Sheet failed to retrieve the remains of missing Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad. “The operation was conducted as part of ongoing activity in Lebanon after a rare operational opportunity” emerge»»»

The effects of the war unfolding between the United States, Israel, and Iran have found their way to the global aviation industry. Within hours of the first bombs, airspace closed, key Arab Gulf airports suspended operations, flights were cancelled, passengers were stranded, airline share prices fe»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a chance of light rainfall in some western, coastal and island areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshenin»»»

Iran will continue to defend itself if the "aggression from the American and Israeli side continues", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told the BBC. While on Saturday Iran's president apologised to its Gulf neighbours and promised to stop attacks, Seyed Ali Mousavi told Sunday with Laura Kuenss»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Yatar 07-03-2026 16:04 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic»»»

Israel's military on Saturday warned residents in a district of Lebanon's Tyre to evacuate ahead of strikes, and reiterated a demand for people to leave the area south of the Litani River. The Israeli military said it would "soon strike military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist o»»»

Skopje, 6 March 2026 (MIA) - Industrial production in January decreased by 6.6 percent compared to the same month in 2025, said the State Statistical Office on Friday. Industrial production in section Mining and quarrying increased by 2.5%, in section Manufacturing it decreased by 8.0%, while in se»»»

Dubai: SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of flights to multiple destinations due to airspace closures caused by ongoing regional developments. The airline said the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority. Flights to and from Iraq, Lebanon, and Iran will be suspended until»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a set of safety guideline for motorists, on how to response if they hear an explosion while driving. In a video shared across its social media, the Ministry advised drivers to immediately slow down and pull over to a safe area. The following in»»»

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»

Dubai: Air Arabia has announced that it has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, starting Saturday, 7 March. Passengers are advised to check the current flight schedule on the airline’s Travel Update page before making any travel plans. Customers whose flights were previously ca»»»

Etihad Airways has released an updated flight schedule for the coming days as operations gradually resume. The airline said guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as soon as possible, with tickets also available via its official website. Also Read: Emirates, flyduba»»»

The head of the British military has told the BBC he "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared for the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Saturday as war continued in the region, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous ti»»»