Jumblat at Druze emergency meeting: No to war of others on our land
An expanded extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly of the Druze Religious Council was held Thursday at the Druze Community Center in Beirut, at the invitation of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Akl Sami Abi al-Muna, and in the presence of former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat»»»
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
The US has asked Ukraine for help defending Gulf allies against Iranian drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Ukraine's partners had been reaching out and there had been "requests from the American side". The Pentagon declined to comment. Zelensky made clear Ukraine would help »»»
Minster of State for International Cooperation receives phone call from Sudan's TSC Advisor
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad received on Thursday a phone conversation from the Advisor to the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) for Organizational and Humanitarian Affairs in the Republic of Sudan, HE Al Sadig Is»»»
€500 million in investments planned to renew CTN’s fleet under 2026–2030 plan
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Representatives of the Tunisian Shipping Company (CTN) announced the launch of an investment programme as part of its development plan for the 2026–2030 period.The plan aims to strengthen the maritime fleet through the...»»»
Albania’s PM Edi Rama Condemns Iran’s Attack on Azerbaijan, Calls for International Isolation of Tehran
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly condemned what he described as an Iranian attack on Azerbaijani territory, calling the strike “a grave and unacceptable act of aggression.” In a public statement following reports of an attack targeting civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchiva»»»
Defence Minister visits military unit in Beja
TUNIS, March 5 (TAP) – Minister of National Defence Khaled Shili paid a visit on Wednesday evening to a military unit in Beja governorate, where he joined the troops for the iftar meal and reviewed working and living conditions across its various...»»»
EU, Gulf states demand Iran to halt attacks threatening global security
Dubai: European Union and Gulf ministers on Thursday demanded Iran to immediately halt attacks across the region, warning that the escalating conflict risks undermining global security as the war in the Middle East entered its sixth day. Foreign ministers from the European Union and the Gulf Cooper»»»
Britney Spears arrested in California
Britney Spears has been arrested in California, US court documents show. The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. She was released in the early hours of Thursday morning and is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on 4 May»»»
Montana Sen. Steve Daines won't seek re-election - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., attends a dinner in the East Room of the White House in November. He announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-elect»»»
Dubai: New resolution boosts smart monitoring efforts
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 granting law enforcement capacity to certain Government of Dubai officials. The»»»
39 days to election: Orbán warns of a possible Ukrainian attack but rules out postponing election
In our ongoing weekly digest, we sum up and explain the most important public affairs events of the week from Hungary. We guide readers on the road to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: Why Viktor Orbán does not rule out»»»
Investors are betting on nature protection
Nature and EnvironmentInvestors are betting on nature protection Josh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns that »»»
UAE air defenses destroy 6 ballistic missiles and 125 Iranian drones
The Ministry of Defense announced that the UAE’s air defense systems today detected seven ballistic missiles, successfully intercepting and destroying six of them, while one missile landed within the country’s territory. The systems also detected 131 drones, of which 125 were intercepted, while six»»»
Macron talks to Berri, French general meets Aoun as Paris reportedly seeks ceasefire
A phone call took place Thursday between French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker Nabih Berri, during which they discussed "the dire situation resulting from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the recent developments in Beirut's southern suburbs, including the displacement of its reside»»»
Thousands of Dublin students rally after woman's explicit images circulated
Thousands of students at University College Dublin (UCD) took part in a rally on Wednesday, after a sexually explicit image of a student was circulated to UCD staff emails and to a large WhatsApp group. The students' union called the demonstration in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual »»»
US Says Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats Have Spooked Traffickers
The US campaign to hunt down and destroy boats allegedly bringing drugs from South America has been so successful it is now hard to find targets, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Thursday. The United States began targeting these alleged smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in e»»»
Fujairah authorities say air defences responding to missile threat
The Fujairah Media Office said air defence systems are responding to a missile threat, urging residents to remain calm and follow official safety guidance. In a statement, the office advised members of the public to stay in safe locations while authorities continue to deal with the situation. Resid»»»
PM stands by decision not to join US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Sir Keir Starmer has said he stands by his decision not to join the initial US-Israel strikes on Iran on Saturday, and said talks would be the best way forward. At a Downing Street news conference, the PM said the UK had "the strength to stand by our values and our principles no matter the pressure»»»
Gulf-European statement calls on Iran to immediately halt its attacks
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the European Union (EU) strongly condemned the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting GCC states, considering them a direct threat to regional and global security. In a joint statement issued after an extraordinary meeting hel»»»
EUR 68 Mln Paid Out to 89 Municipalities under Municipal Investment Program February 20 to March 2, Finance Ministry Says
Over EUR 68.9 million has been disbursed under the Municipal Investment Program from February 20 to March 2, the Ministry of Finance reported Thursday. The money is part of the EUR 192.1 million approved but unpaid funds under the program as of February 19. The Ministry said that a total of 89 muni»»»
Trump Says he Needs to be Involved in Selecting Iran's Next Leader
US President Donald Trump told Axios on Thursday that he needs to be personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader. "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran," Axios quoted Trump as saying in an interview. "I have to be involved in t»»»
PM Salam calls for arresting and deporting all Iran Revolutionary Guard members in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon minister of information Paul Morkos briefed the media on Thursday regarding the cabinet meeting and the presence of Iranian Iranian Revolutionary Guard members in Lebanon and PM Nawaf ‘s action in this regard: ” Regarding the presence of elements from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard »»»
5 things to do if you see falling shrapnel — and the one thing you must not do
In the UAE, 189 ballistic missiles have been detected since the start of Iranian aggression on Feb 28, with 175 destroyed. However, there have been some cases of debris from the intercepted missiles/drones doing some damage. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it'»»»
National Health Insurance Fund Refers Hospitalization Cases to Prosecution Service over Possible Misuse of Patients’ Personal Data
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has referred hospitalization cases to the prosecution service to determine whether patients’ personal data were misused, the NHIF Governor, Assoc. Prof. Petko Stefanovski, told reporters on Thursday. He noted that regional health insurance funds checked 258»»»
Is France building a new NATO nuclear euroclub?
The year 2026 has barely begun, but “nuclearization” is already a strong contender to be its top word. The European NATO members want more nukes, the US and Israel are bombing Iran for allegedly wanting some too, and the Doomsday Clock could soon run out of seconds left before midnight. The clock, »»»
France to let US planes not involved in Iran strikes use air base
Paris, France: US military support jets have been allowed to use a French air base, the French general staff said Thursday, adding it had "full guarantees" they were not involved in Iran strikes. The announcement came after French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said US-Israel military operati»»»