President Donald Trump said on Saturday Britain was giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the US does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Ministe»»»

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US President Donald Trump has released a new threatening statement to Iran, just hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology for previous strikes on Gulf countries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump claimed that Iran “will be hit very hard” today. Trump»»»

Police in Thessaloniki early Sunday arrested a motorist for driving at twice the legal speed limit on the national highway, amid a protracted crackdown on highway code breaches following the introduction of harsher penalties for dangerous driving. A police statement said the 24-year-old man was fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General announced that the remote work system will continue to be implemented for up to 70% of the total number of employees in each entity, with priority given to mothers and persons with disabilities, provided this does not affect work requirement»»»

Most Gulf stock markets rose in early trade on Sunday, with the Saudi index extending gains to a fifth session. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index .TASI climbed 2%, with all of its constituents posting gains, led by energy and materials stocks. Saudi Aramco advanced 4% and Yanbu National Petrochemical »»»

Jakarta: Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. "One Indonesian survivor is currently receiving burn treatment at a hospital in the city of Khasab, Om»»»

Oman Air has announced the cancellation of several flights amid ongoing airspace closures. Affected routes include flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS). Also Read: UAE flight status Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MOH). A volunte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the continued Iranian military aggression targeting the State of Qatar and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council through the launch of ballistic missiles and drones. These actions constitute a blatant violatio»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the brotherly Palestinian people and their legitimate, inalienable rights, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This came i»»»

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 Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon H E Dr. Tarek Mitri. During the call, they discussed developments related to the military escalation »»»

A drone strike on a British airbase in Cyprus has reignited an enduring debate about the UK's presence on the island. It's a week since the drone punched a hole in a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. That hole, for some in Britain, symbolises embarrassing gaps in UK hard power. For some in Cyprus, it's anoth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating charitable giving by expanding digital donation channels, enabling donors to contribute easily and securely while ensuring that assistance reaches those in need. Ali Yousuf Al-Kuwari, »»»

The Pakistan Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha area after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle. The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai is coordinating with local authorities to assist the family and facilitate repatriatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Major retail chains in Qatar have reassured customers that the supply of food and non-food items across their outlets remains stable and sufficient despite the latest regional developments. The retailers highlighted their commitment to supporting the local market and ensuring that cust»»»

The first Irish government chartered flight to bring home stranded Irish citizens from the Middle East has landed at Dublin Airport. The flight carrying 194 passengers left Oman on Saturday afternoon (local time) and arrived in Dublin at about 05:00 (local time) . The Irish embassy in the United Ar»»»

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Syria marks the first anniversary of the armed rebellion that took place along the Syrian coast between March 6 and 10, 2025, one of the most dangerous attempts by remnants of the deposed regime to destabilize the country following its fall on January 8, 2024. During those »»»

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) of Egypt has signed nine contracts worth a total of $1.1 billion with various Chinese companies. These agreements focus on establishing projects related to chemical manufacturing, food products, supply chains, and energy production. The contracts were signed du»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), 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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) affirmed the continued provision of its services to taxpayers without interruption through a modern and advanced tax system that ensures business continuity and operational efficiency. The Authority explained that a range of tax services is available ele»»»

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand has ended its partnership with Netflix, it has been announced, according to BBC. ‘As ever’ was launched by Meghan last year and supported financially by the streaming giant, in a separate deal to that of her TV content. On Friday, both As ever and Netflix rel»»»

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest possible terms the treacherous Iranian aggression that targeted buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These facilities house personnel from the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces participating i»»»

In a big surprise, a baker from Sri Lanka clinched the prestigious prize for best traditional French baguette, which comes with a €4,000 prize and the right to supply the Elysée Palace with fresh loaves every morning, according to The Telegraph. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, works at the Fourn»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated on Friday in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group at the ambassadorial level, held at the United Nations headquarters in New Y»»»

A woman in the southern town of Loutraki has been arrested for allegedly trying to sell religious icons and other antiques on the internet, in breach of cultural heritage laws. A police statement said the 68-year-old suspect was arrested Friday and found in possession of five icons painted on woode»»»

On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da Nang, South Vietnam. 1 of 8 | A National Park Service volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2023. On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da»»»

The Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert to residents’ mobile phones advising immediate action due to a potential missile threat. Citizens and residents were instructed to move to the nearest secure building, stay away from windows, doors and open areas, and await further official ins»»»

Dubai: As the US-Israel-Iran war entered Day 9 on Sunday, here are the latest updates and advisories for Indian expats and visitors in the UAE and GCC. The Government of India on Saturday night said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a particular»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recently his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Restaurants and food service sector across Qatar are continuing to operate smoothly as the country navigates the impact of extraordinary circumstances following Iran’s recent attacks, with many in the sector expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness and safety measures. While »»»

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. The decision came “in light of the ongoing aggression by Iran against the State of Ku»»»

We are living in a world of extraordinary speed. People are constantly striving toward new goals, surpassing milestones, and seeking renewed outcomes. Yet the faster life becomes, the more we feel the absence of what truly makes us human: family. The irreplaceability of familyNo success can replace»»»

Women are still waiting for true equality. On March 8, statistics serve as a reminder that gender equality remains a distant goal. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has compiled some of the latest available data illustrating inequality in numbers. Full eq»»»

Sudan’s war is inflicting a growing psychological toll on the population, as rising levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder compound the country’s security, humanitarian and economic crises. The suffering of Sudanese civilians now extends beyond deaths and the hardship face»»»

A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.3 shook northwestern Greece early Sunday but no injuries or severe damage were reported, authorities said. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 5:32 a.m. east of Leptokarya, some 50 kilometers from the town of Ioannina. Its epicen»»»

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals in the UAE, warning them to refrain from filming or sharing images of incident sites on social media amid the ongoing regional crisis. The advisory, comes after UAE authorities cautioned that strict legal action wou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, maybe thundery at times, relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind. Offshor»»»

Despite repeated pledges by Kurdish leaders in Iraq’s Kurdistan region to remain neutral in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, their territory has come under near-daily attacks from Iran or Tehran-aligned armed factions in Iraq. The attacks have left Kur»»»

US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security. US President Donald&nbs»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. Tehran accused the US and Israel of striking an oil depot in the Iran»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Sunday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Fu»»»

As the situation in and around the Middle East continues to evolve, IndiGo is committed to helping customers reach the destinations and people that matter most. IndiGo is resuming flights across Europe, reconnecting customers with key destinations in the region. Also Read: UAE–India travel: Air Ind»»»

Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reported there. "Large resources" were sent to the area at about 01:00 local time (midnight GMT), police said. "The police are in dialogue with the embassy and no injuries have been reported," the state»»»

At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»

Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat, where airspace is assessed safe for operations. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manage refunds and rebook on major airlinesAdditional non-scheduled flights will operate on March 8 from Abu Dhabi, Du»»»

All attempts to "whitewash" the image of the US military after the strike on a school in Iran will be futile — its history remains stained, and accountability for war crimes necessitates bringing the US to trial, experts told Sputnik. "Investigations by the world press confirm the direct responsibi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The military conflict in the Middle East should never have started, it is not beneficial to either side, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday. "I want to say that this war should never have happened; it is a war that benefits neither side," Wang »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war. Ukra»»»