The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit in April, her party and Chinese state media reported Monday. Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson Cheng Li-wun, who took up her role in November, has insisted on meeting Xi before she makes an offici»»»

US President Donald Trump has boasted that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, is “kissing my ass” and must “be nice” to the US. Trump made the remarks on Friday at the Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s annual forum in Miami, amid the US-Israeli war against Ir»»»

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 Lebanon uses two-w»»»

Unidentified gunmen abducted a field commander in the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, on Sunday evening in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood southwest of Gaza City, field sources in Hamas told Asharq Al-Awsat. The sources said the abducted man commands a unit in the Qassam Brigades. Th»»»

Iran confirmed on Monday the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri following severe injuries, ⁠Iranian media reported, ⁠based on a statement by the guards. Israel's ⁠Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 26: "In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the ⁠co»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh has ordered civil servants to switch off the lights and turn down air conditioning to save power as the Mideast war worsens an energy crunch, officials said Monday. The South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 percent of its oil and gas needs. The Ministry of Public Adm»»»

Berlin, March. 30 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Monday, to discuss regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral relations The talks addressed reconstruction and development files in S»»»

An Israeli strike on an ambulance belonging to the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee killed one paramedic and his patient Sunday, the group’s spokesperson said. The incident came a day after at least nine first aid workers were killed by Israeli strikes on the south and, according to th»»»

Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in Batken region, paid a working visit to the village of Zardaly in Batken district. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to the press service, the head of the regi»»»

The 39-year-old woman accused of stabbing four German citizens in central Sofia told the court, as she entered the courtroom, that she “does not like Germans.” The Sofia City Court is currently reviewing her pre-trial detention and has ruled that she will remain in permanent custody while the inves»»»

‌Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he wanted more certainty from US President Donald Trump on the objectives of the ongoing war in Iran. "I want to see more certainty in what the ‌objectives of ‌the war are and ‌I ⁠want to see ⁠a de-escalation," Albanese said, responding to »»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to raise preschool education coverage to 60 percent in 2026. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nazira Dzhusupbekova said at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovation, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The »»»

The US dollar held broadly steady on Monday, poised for its strongest monthly gain since July as investors fret about the ramifications of a long war in the Middle East, denting the yen past the crucial 160 level and spurring intervention jitters. Markets have been rattled this month after the conf»»»

Russia said on Monday that it had ordered a British diplomat to leave the country after discovering signs of espionage, Russian media quoted the Federal Security Service as saying. The FSB, the ⁠main successor to ⁠the Soviet-era KGB, said that the second secretary at the Moscow embassy had been ord»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bombay Balti, the renowned Indian curry house at Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, has introduced a fresh chapter, bringing even more vibrant dining experiences to its guests and further enhancing the hotel’s nearly five decades as one of Doha’s most established hospitality icons. The newly in»»»

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels significantly »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced a compelling evening of Romantic grandeur and Viennese elegance, to be held on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7.30pm at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Auditorium 3. Under the baton of German conductor Elias Grandy, the orchestra »»»

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington, D.C., from Florida on Sunday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Iran has agreed to allow 20 more oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said late Sunda»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has outlined 22 responsibilities for schools, teachers, students and parents to ensure the effective delivery of distance learning, stressing the need for stronger coordination among all parties to maintain a comprehensive learning experience. According to the»»»

Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on flying as gasoline costs threaten household budgets. Before the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has outlined the procedures for issuing replacement vehicle number plates through the TAMM digital platform, allowing motorists who lose a single plate to apply online, while cases involving the loss of both plates require a visit to the nearest police station. Authoriti»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»

Doha: Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSAF) affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, announced the resumption of activities at Al Furjan playgrounds across the country, noting that playground bookings are now available again for football teams and walkers via the Sports for All app. In a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels signifi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed victory in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m event, clinching the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding the 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at Longines Outdoor Arena, Cherif delivered a flawless perf»»»

The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»

Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Majed Abdullatif emerged as the hero as Second Division side Muaither stunned Al Arabi 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw to reach the QSL Cup final for the first time in their history. Muaither impressed throughout the semi-final at Thani bin Jassim Stadiu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian parliament is seriously considering withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the national security and foreign policy commission of the country's parliament, said on Monday. "The parliament is seriously considering the issu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18% year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5% uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continued demand for experience-led offe»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a man to repay Dh19,600 to another man after convincing him he could secure discounted airline tickets, a claim the court found to be fraudulent. The court also ordered the defendant to pay an additional Dh5,000 in c»»»

Dubai: The UAE has seen a sharp rise in cyberattacks following recent regional tensions, with artificial intelligence tools increasingly being used to enhance the sophistication of digital threats, according to the head of the country’s Cyber Security Council. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of th»»»

Gold rose on Monday as the dollar softened, but gains were capped by a surge in energy prices that fueled inflation worries and further dimmed expectations for US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,528.74 per ounce as of 0627 GMT after falling about 1% earlier i»»»

The Israeli army said Sunday that it carried out a cross-border operation from the Syrian side of Mount Hermon toward the “Rous” mountain area inside Lebanese territory in the Shebaa Farms, in a move reflecting a push to expand operations into more complex terrain. Israel has occupied the Syrian He»»»

Romanians’ interest in investing is on the rise, but their level of knowledge about such financial products remains moderate. According to a study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio, 57% of respondents believe they are somewhat or not at all informed about such financi»»»

Raiffeisen Bank has reached an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Garanti BBVA Group Romania (Garanti Bank S.A. and the leasing unit Motoractive IFN S.A.) from subsidiaries of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA). This is an important strategic step that accelerates growth an»»»

On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot and injured U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington hotel. 1 of 4 | John Hinckley Jr. is flanked by federal agents as he is driven away from court April 10, 1981. On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Was»»»