The Lebanese Health Ministry said 22 people had been killed over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 1,094 people since the start of the war on March 2. At least 121 children and 81 women were among the dead in Lebanon, the ministry said. 153 people were also wounded over the past day, rai»»»

Humanitarian organizations under intense strain because of the United States' steep cuts to foreign aid say they are scrambling to find the funds needed to respond to the war in the Middle East, where millions of people have already been displaced by the widening conflict. U.S. President Donald Tru»»»

The renovation of Saint Demetrius Cathedral in Vidin (Northwestern Bulgaria) is being carried out for the benefit of citizens and spiritual life, not for political purposes, said GERB leader Boyko Borissov here on Thursday. He inspected the progress of the repair works on site, for which the last r»»»

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has expressed Madrid’s support to Saudi Arabia, describing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries in the Gulf as “unjustified.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat published Thursday, the minister revealed that efforts were being exerted by »»»

Dubai: As unstable weather continue to impact the UAE this week, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out an upgraded strategy this year to better manage heavy rains and reduce disruption across the emirate’s road network. Building on lessons from previous seasons, the RTA has ado»»»

The biggest threat for Bulgaria is the war that is being waged on the Black Sea - in Ukraine - not the Persian Gulf conflict, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov said here Thursday. He was among the participants in an international conference on Black Sea security, held by the Varn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 32: Islamic Resistance fighters fired salvo of rockets targeting Adather site (Mount Adir) 26-03-202»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers at the newly established Nimr Al-Jamal site opposite the border town o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in central ‘Israel’ as a new wave of missiles launched from Iran 26-03-2026 13:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Is»»»

Dubai: Luxury carmaker Ferrari has resumed deliveries to the Middle East following a period of logistical disruption caused by the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Italian marque revealed exclusively to Gulf News on Thursday, March 27. Giorgio Turri, Managing Director of Ferrari Middle East, conf»»»

Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed the deaths of two individuals—a Pakistani and an Indian national—after falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile on Sweihan Street caused casualties and property damage. Three others were injured, and several vehicles sustained damage. Emergency servi»»»

Dubai: Israel says it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy and the man widely seen as running Tehran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint. If confirmed, his death could mark a turning point in Iran’s maritime posture — ra»»»

Russia is in contact with the United States about a new round of talks on a Ukraine peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, the Kremlin said on Thursday. "We remain open, we are in contact with the Americans, and we are counting on holding the next round of talks as soon ‌as circumstances per»»»

In its soon to be celebrated 20 years of presence on the Romanian market have positioned Auchan as one of the companies that helped define modern retail locally, through a diversified multi-format strategy, sustained investment, and long-term partnerships across the value chain. This contribution w»»»

In February 2026, at least 42,000 cases of infectious and parasitic diseases were registered in Kyrgyzstan. A report of the National Statistical Committee, citing the Ministry of Health, says. According to the ministry, acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) predominated among infectious and par»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran wants to legalize fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian parliament member Mohammadreza Rezaei Kouchi said on Thursday. "We want to develop a bill in which sovereignty, dominance and control over the Strait of Hormuz will be considered law, creating a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran should take the US proposal more seriously, as there would be consequences if the deal was abandoned. "The Iranian negotiators are very different and 'strange.' They are 'begging' us to make a deal, which they should be doing s»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear. The most basic question: What talks? A 15-point plan from the Trump administration offering a potential pathway to a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah launched more than 60 rockets and 5 drones toward ‘Israel’ over a six-hour period beginning this morning 26-03-202»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) has activated a comprehensive operational plan to manage the impact of the ongoing low-pressure weather system, ensuring swift field response and uninterrupted public services. The municipality confirmed that specialised teams are working round the clock to »»»

Meeting with representatives of branch organizations in agriculture and livestock breeding Thursday, Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government "is making serious efforts" to prepare crisis-response measures that will not threaten fiscal stability while providing reassurance to citizens and bu»»»

Alerts for violations of the election legislation are about 500-600% higher compared with October 2024, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said in Vratsa on Thursday. He arrived in the city for a meeting with the leadership of the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry, together with th»»»

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that indirect negotiations were being held to end the war in Iran, using Islamabad as an intermediary. Dar, who is also deputy prime minister, described speculation about "peace talks" as "unnecessary", adding: "In reality, U.S.-Iran indirect talk»»»

As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»

The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the US military's most critical munitions, the Washington Post reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The weapons that could»»»

As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday evening Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin were due to hold a conversation within the next few days to discuss, among other topics, a new natural gas arrangement between Serbi»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is planning more than 1,000 flights and over 200,000 seats through April 30 as it stabilises operations following recent disruptions, its CEO Barathan Pasupathi announced. “We are planning our operations on a rolling basis of four to six weeks… covering more than 20 »»»

During the Eid holiday (23 March), the Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced that it had signed two contracts for the construction of what it referred to as two strategic projects in the city of Sirte. These are the Sirte International Equestrian Track and the new government»»»

The Constitutional Court said on Thursday it had opened a case at the request of the Council of Ministers to establish the unconstitutionality of a National Assembly resolution of March 13 concerning measures to address the price shock caused by high crude oil and natural gas prices. The draft reso»»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran are digging in, raising the risk of a deeper and wider conflict as diplomacy stalls, military pressure builds and Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz — a move already rattling global markets and regional security. The renewed push for talks comes despi»»»

Amid rising Middle East tensions, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a neutral venue for US–Iran talks, a move experts say reflects strategic positioning rather than a simple diplomatic gesture. Dr. Maria Sultan, an adviser to Pakistan's Ministry of Defense, explained in an inter»»»

Alaan, UAE-born corporate card and spend management platform, today announced the launch of ‘Alaan Sawa: Better together’, an initiative created to support UAE SME businesses. The initiative will support up to 1,000 businesses across the UAE, with a total commitment of Dh3 million in benefits. As b»»»

Dubai: Motorists and visitors in Hatta have been urged to stay away from water streams and avoid hiking during unstable weather, as police ramp up patrols across valleys and mountainous area. Brigadier Mubarak bin Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said patrols have been deployed a»»»

Seismologists are keeping an eye on activity around the Mount Athos peninsula in northern Greece after a 4.9-magnitude tremor rocked the historic monastic community on Wednesday. Experts told state broadcaster ERT on Thursday that the 9:08 pm quake, which struck 11 kilometers west-northwest of Kary»»»

Greece’s highest administrative court rejected a revised plan for a large tourism development on Paros, citing constitutional concerns but referring the judgment to its plenary due to the importance of the legal issues. The Council of State outlined five reasons the amended proposal by EKTER for a »»»

Share: FILE- Hezbollah and Iranian Revolutionary guard (IRGC) flags . Both bare a hand holding up a rifle and a globe. IRGC operatives fired the first rockets at Israel on March 2 , 2026 and Hezbollah is now being commanded by IRGC according to Lebanese PM . Lebanon decided the Iranian ambassador f»»»

Dubai: One of the UAE’s most anticipated public holidays is approaching, with residents set to enjoy an extended break for Eid Al Adha in 2026, offering one of the longest holiday periods of the year and a peak time for travel, family gatherings and leisure activities. Eid Al Adha, the second of Is»»»

Lebanon's Iran-aligned Hezbollah group said Thursday that it struck10 Israeli Merkava tanks in three southern towns along the border. In a series of separate statements, Hezbollah said that its members targeted the advanced Israeli tanks with guided missiles in the towns of Deir Siryan, Debel, and »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with German FM Johann Wadephul on Wednesday evening about Serbia-Germany bilateral relations and Serbia's EU path. In a post on his buducnostsrbijeav Instagram profile, Vucic noted that the discussion with Wadephul had been good and substantial. "»»»

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Dubai: Dubai’s Airport Show will now take place in October instead of May, with organisers shifting the dates to give the aviation industry more certainty and flexibility in planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The event, which was scheduled for May 12 to 14, will»»»

Bangkok: Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centres. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of t»»»

Britain's economic ‌growth prospects this year received the sharpest downgrade of any major economy in the OECD's interim forecast update on Thursday following the US-Israeli war ​on Iran, while inflation is set to rise faster too. The Paris-based international body cut its 2026 forecast for Britis»»»

A large-scale renovation of the terminal complex at Manas International Airport is currently underway. As part of the project, the terminal area will be expanded by 20,000 square meters, which will significantly expand the infrastructure and improve its efficiency. According to the press service of»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has released an updated edition of its Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework (OBEF) University Guidebook, reinforcing a strategic shift toward performance measurement rooted in outcomes, skills acquisition, and real-world impact. The en»»»

Thursday’s news coverage spans a wide range of topics, with fuel prices emerging as a central theme across television programmes. Speaking on Bulgarian National Television, Atanas Katsarchev, Chief Economist of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, and Vassil Velev, Chairman of the Governing Board »»»

Amid energy lockdowns from Australia and Bangladesh to New Zealand and Slovenia — the war-induced oil crunch is imposing travel limits on an unprecedented scale. Result: Reduced workweeks, exposing the downside of a fossil-dependent planet. It's all "temporary", or at least until Hormuz Strait gets»»»

Gold prices fell on Thursday, weighed down by increased expectations of US Federal Reserve rate hikes this year as elevated oil prices stoked inflation worries, with investors awaiting clarity on Middle East de-escalation efforts. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $4,451.47 per ounce by 0811 GMT. US gold futu»»»