India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its»»»

Dubai: Authorities in the UAE have issued a safety alert after earlier reassuring residents that the situation was under control following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that UAE air defence systems engaged and intercepted the potential threats»»»

Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters announced that the powerful offensive by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces continues, targeting American bases and military and industrial facilities deep within the Zionist entity, asserting that it will persist until the “American and Zionist en»»»

Lebanon has asked Ukraine's Beirut embassy to hand over a man taking refuge there who is suspected of working with Israel's Mossad spy agency, a senior security official and a Hezbollah source told AFP. Lebanon and Israel have officially been at war for decades, and Lebanese security services have »»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

Dubai: Authorities in the UAE have issued a safety alert after earlier reassuring residents that the situation was under control following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that UAE air defence systems engaged and intercepted the potential threats»»»

United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed on Monday in a blast i»»»

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, during the Universal Exhibition of Arts and Manufacturers. 1 of 5 | The Eiffel Tower is illuminated in the colors of the French flag as a tribute to those killed in the recent ter»»»

The average costs of hospitals in Bulgaria have risen by 85% between 2021 and 2025, according to new data released by the Bulgarian Hospital Association (BHA), highlighting mounting financial pressure across the healthcare sector. The figures, which cover multi-profile, university, and specialized »»»

TradeMiddle EastAfter the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?Nik MartinThe Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back. https://p.dw.com/p/5B69iEven cont»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has released a set of food safety guidelines aimed at reducing health risks associated with handling and consuming raw poultry, meat and seafood. The guidelines published by the Ministry on X platform emphasise proper storage as a key step in maintaining f»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee on Tuesday announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for April 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.39 per litre, compared to Dh2.59 in March, while Special 95 petrol is priced at Dh3.28 per litre, compared to Dh2.48 last month. Get up»»»

ROME: Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said Monday. The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said. The three stolen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Men’s Handball League title after a 27-27 draw against Al Duhail in the season finale at Al Duhail Sports Hall on Sunday. The result was enough to keep Al Arabi top of the table with 51 points, four clear of Al Duhail, who finished second on 47. Al Rayyan cla»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister for Transport of the French Republic H E Philippe Tabarot, via video conference, yesterday. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation in maritime and air transportation, and ways to fu»»»

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced it carried out five operations targeting US military bases across the region within the past 24 hours, marking a continued escalation in its campaign. In a statement released early Tuesday, the group reaffirmed that “the presence of US forces inside Baghdad »»»

John Ismay and Christiaan Triebert Washington: On the first day of the war with Iran, a weapon bearing the hallmarks of a newly developed US-made ballistic missile was used in an attack that struck a sports hall and adjacent elementary school near a military facility in southern Iran, according to »»»

Manila: For days now, a 53-year-old woman has quietly waited at the Victory Liner Terminal in Quezon City — not for a ride home, but for something far more uncertain: a job. “I am just here to look for a job as a house helper,” Carmen Pepito dela Cruz said, told the Inquirer. She arrived in Manila »»»

The average annual number of job vacancies in Romania stood at 31,000 in 2025, down by 5,000 from the previous year, while the average annual vacancy rate was 0.60%, 0.10 percentage points lower, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to offici»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf Rejects Trump’s Reckless Ultimatums, Says Any Strike on Iran Will Trigger Decisive Retaliation 31-03-2026 09:07 AM Iran’s Parliamen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Signals Shift on Iran as Hormuz Standoff Exposes Limits of US Strategy 31-03-2026 09:29 AM US President Donald trump in an image from»»»

Doha, Qatar: Muaither head into uncharted territory brimming with belief after storming into their maiden QSL Cup final, with the ambitious Second Division side now targeting a historic title in the revamped competition next month. Impressive from the beginning, Muaither finished level on points wi»»»

Dubai: The closing moments of the Dubai World Cup 2026 weren’t filled with drones, fireworks or pop spectacle. Instead, the Meydan racecourse on Saturday fell into a rare moment of stillness as Lebanese singer Amanda Maalouf delivered a powerful orchestral rendition of a beloved Emirati song. Backe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: The army used air power, tanks, and artillery to target militants who attacked the Israeli force 31-03-2026 08:37 AM Latest Ne»»»

Dubai: The Philippine peso weakened again on Tuesday morning, pushing past 16.5 against the UAE dirham and extending a steady decline seen in recent sessions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.35 am, Dh1 fetched 16.53 pesos, near the upper end of its recent trading »»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a new regulatory framework for trading derivatives linked to virtual assets, marking one of the first attempts globally to bring such products under a dedicated and enforceable rulebook. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Showers hit parts of the UAE, including Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, with authorities urging drivers to remain cautious. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a rain alert for scattered areas across the country, warning of convective cloud formation bringing light to moderate rainfall, h»»»

China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»

Air cargo rates from India to the United States have risen between 200% and 350% since the outbreak of the third Gulf war on February 28, as capacity constraints rather than demand drive pricing, according to industry estimates. »»»

The United States has allowed a Russian government-owned oil tanker to break its own blockade of Cuba, delivering the fuel-starved island its first significant energy shipment in three months, as President Donald Trump said the cargo would do little to alter Havana's fate. »»»

The United States has formally resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, reopening a diplomatic mission shuttered since 2019 in a move that signals a marked shift in Washington's engagement with Venezuela. In a stateme»»»

The United States has allowed a Russian government-owned oil tanker to break its own blockade of Cuba, delivering the fuel-starved island its first significant energy shipment in three months, as President Donald Trump said the cargo would do little to alter Havana's fate. »»»

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»