Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Drone Strike Claims Martyr in Residential Building Near Sidon 15-03-2026 13:06 PM A Palestinian man was martyred early Sunday morni»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday that negotiations are currently underway on the coalition's MP candidates to run in the April 19 elections. "We expect the best possible representation - to meet the expectations of the p»»»

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»

A Palestinian husband and wife, and two of their young children, have been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The Bani Odeh family were travelling in their car in the town of Tammum, in the northern West Bank, when Israeli forces opened fire. Two of their other children we»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that the government was not planning to hold direct talks ‌with Lebanon ‌in the ‌coming days ⁠and had not ⁠told the United States it was running low on missile interceptors. Israel's Haaretz ⁠newspaper reported on ‌Saturday ‌that Israel and Lebano»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s ‘Eaten Straw’ Operation: Rocket and Artillery Barrages Hit Israeli Positions 15-03-2026 12:37 PM The Islamic Resistance in Leba»»»

Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents rushed to register for a free Fazaa discount membership after a new initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, causing heavy traffic on the registration website and significantly increasing waiting times for applicants. Many residents rep»»»

Doha: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) participated in a session in New York City via videoconference, organised by the International Association of Women Judges in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and UN Women to discuss ways to enhance women’s representation in the jud»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional d»»»

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 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia H E Fernando Aramayo. Discussions during the call focused on bilateral relations and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The website IslamWeb, affiliated with the Religious Call and Guidance Department at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has unveiled a renewed edition of its annual seasonal platform, “Ramadan Oasis,” offering a comprehensive collection of fatwas, articles, consultations, and multim»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on Friday issued Administrative Decision No. (01-2026) ordering the administrative closure of Al-Sawaed Al-Qatariya Contracting, Transport and Trading Company for a period of 30 days for violating the provisions of Law No. (5) of 2017 regula»»»

By:Ahmad Abu el-Hamd On Tuesday morning, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr inaugurated the Annual Capital Markets Summit held under the auspices of MIIC, in presence of Dr. Ashraf El-Sharkawy, Minister of the Public Business Sector, Mr. Sherif Samy, Head of the»»»

2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apart from the Ramadan Iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters and/or crises worldwide. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR200,000, donated by a benefactor under the supervision of the Directorate. The donor stipulated that the proceeds of the endowment be allocated to the Endowment »»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Amiri Diwan has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for government entities, with the break set to begin on March 17 and end on March 23, 2026. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for And»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Affairs, has published the book “Musnad of Imam Al-Humaydi” in a verified scholarly edition. The publication comes as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to revive Islamic heritage and enrich the Isl»»»

Doha, Qatar: As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of all students, »»»

Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to hunt down and kill the Israeli leader. The US president, in an interview with NBC News, said he thought Tehran wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s proactive approach to economic management has continued to reassure investors and entrepreneurs considering market entry amid the regional crisis, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Anastasiia Chenash, Senior Manager at Soutien Group noted that Qatar has bu»»»

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chairman Krum Zarkov Sunday told journalists that he has no doubt the party will be part of the next parliament and will play a significant role in it. "My conviction stems from what I see in Sofia and across the country," he added. "We are in the midst of preparatio»»»

Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance steadily toward strengthening a comprehensive system for protecting children and safeguarding their rights through a progressive framework of legislation, policies, and national initiatives that place children’s wellbeing at the forefront of development»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the happiness, and wellbeing of all children in the UAE is a top priority. In a statement on Emirati Children’s Day, observed in the UAE on March 15 every year, Sheikh Mohamed said: “On Emirati Children’s Day, an»»»

Dubai: Think before you click — taking photos or videos of incident sites, can do more harm than it seems. A seemingly harmless snapshot could reveal sensitive details like nearby roads, entrances, exits or movement patterns, potentially putting lives at risk and disrupting emergency operations. UA»»»

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (7) of 2026 on Dubai Police Academy. The Law defines the Academy as a centre of excellence for policing, legal, and security education, with»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of all judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the »»»

As the US continues its aggression against Iran, its own Navy scrambles to maintain its legally mandated 11 operational aircraft carriers, according to ISNI News. Faced with long-duration deployments, maintenance backlogs, and an aging fleet, the US Navy has decided to keep the aging USS Nimitz (CV»»»

Syrian authorities announced on Saturday the seizure of a shipment of weapons allegedly prepared for smuggling across the Syrian-Lebanese border, amid rising tensions along the frontier. The Rif Dimashq Media Directorate said the weapons were confiscated in the al-Nabk area of the Qalamoun region, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reaffirmed the smooth and uninterrupted availability of medicines for patients across Qatar, emphasising that pharmacies within the corporation continue to operate with adequate supplies and strategic reserves, despite the developing geopolitical sit»»»

The withdrawal of the Bulgarian lev from circulation is nearing completion, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank. The central bank reports that approximately 89 percent of lev banknotes and coins have already been collected and returned to its vaults. At present, around 3.4»»»

Conflicting reports have emerged about the fate of Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi after a strike early Saturday targeted a house linked to the group in Baghdad’s Karrada district. Some reports said al-Hamidawi was killed in the attack, while others suggested he survived. A video ci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has developed a comprehensive, sustainable national food security system to strengthen local production, diversify supply sources, and ensure stable food availability nationwide. As part of strengthening national reserves, Qatar has enhanced its strategic grain stora»»»

Donald Trump has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route out of the Middle East. The US president said he hoped China, France, Japan and South Korea would also send ships to the passage, where a number of tankers are said to have»»»

The US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said the airmen on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indi»»»

Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economy has undergone nearly a decade of transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as sweeping reforms and diversification efforts reshape the country’s economic landscape. Since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 in April 2016, the Kingdom has embarked on its most signific»»»

Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing ISIS group suspects recently brought from Syria. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. They have been held since in Baghdad'»»»

Doha, Qatar: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affirmed ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar. The outlook is stable and the transfer and convertibility assessment remains at ‘AA+’. According to the rating ag»»»

At least four Palestinians, including a boy and his pregnant mother, were killed Sunday by an Israeli airstrike in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. The strike hit a house in Nuseirat, an urban refugee camp in central Gaza, killing a couple and their young son, according to the ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race remains wide open heading into Round 19, with both Al Shamal and Al Gharafa firmly in contention to catch leaders Al Sadd after an eventful Round 18 that also intensified the fight for the top four and the battle to avoid relegation. The biggest »»»

On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»

Pakistan said on Sunday its forces had attacked military facilities in southern Afghanistan, as well as "terrorist hideouts", in the latest strikes between the two sides. Security sources said troops "effectively destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility in Kandahar"»»»

Emirates has updated its booking policies to provide more flexibility for travellers amid ongoing changes in flight schedules. Passengers can now amend bookings and rebook flights online within 72 hours of their original departure date, helping reduce disruption and avoid unnecessary trips to the a»»»

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that troops would be deployed to help communities hit by a days-long flood emergency in the country's north. Albanese said the center-left government had approved deployment of Australian Defense Force personnel to ‌help communities around »»»