Berlin: A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany's Baltic coast has freed itself and was heading back out to sea on Sunday but was still at risk, authorities said. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal spent six days struggling on sandbanks in Lubeck bay and vets had feared for its health»»»

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence.  An Israeli strike kill»»»

An 82-year-old man was found dead Sunday in his home in Koufalia, southwest of Thessaloniki, days after his 77-year-old wife was acquitted in a domestic violence case. Police were alerted around 7 p.m. by a neighbor. Officers found the man unresponsive with visible injuries; the wife was present an»»»

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay on Sunday formally stepped into electoral politics, announcing that he will contest from two constituencies in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said he will stand from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli »»»

Sydney: At least one of the world's largest LNG plants remained closed on Sunday after a cyclone knocked out power to thousands of people in western Australia. The outages were restricting already stretched fuel supplies caused by the war in the Middle East. Woodside Energy, which processes fuel fr»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the emirate’s main road network and vital areas are now 100% recovered following the recent adverse weather conditions, with only minor impacts that were resolved immediately. Hamad Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at the RTA, said preparation»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the start of the year, our view on China’s economic outlook was constructive. Although growth is expected to moderate slightly, a combination of strong exports, resilient domestic demand and ongoing productivity improvements were expected to keep economic expansion close to the gove»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices rose on Friday and notched weekly gains, reflecting scepticism about prospects for a ceasefire in the month-old war in Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $112.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $99.64. For the week, Brent rose 0.3%, while WTI gained»»»

Abu Dhabi Airports has demonstrated strong crisis-response readiness, successfully ensuring the continuity of operations across the emirate’s five airports following the recent unstable weather conditions in the UAE. At the forefront of these efforts was Zayed International Airport, where operation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s maritime transport sector witnessed positive momentum as the Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed 430 transactions from February 28 to March 28 this year through the Maritime Transport Affairs. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Ministry of Transport stated that MoT’s Mari»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Pentagon consider next steps in the war with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announcing the arrival of thousands of US sailors and marines in the Middle East. Stay tuned for more live updates: 10am Doha Time Oman condemns ongo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) held its Ordinary General Assembly for 2026 on Thursday at its conference hall, with President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb, board members, club representatives, and a delegate from the Qatar Olympic Committee in attendance. Al Mughaiseeb outlin»»»

Miami: World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men’s final against Czech Jiri Lehecka. The 24-year-old Italian fired 15 aces in beating Germany’s Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) after an hour an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for shareholders for the fiscal year 2025 on the evening of Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani Chairman of the Board of Dir»»»

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, affirming that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate as fully independent brands while preserving their operational identity, fleets and services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Iran threatened to carry out retaliatory strikes on US universities in the region and its Houthi allies in Yemen claimed a second missile attack on Israel. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in sout»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament resumes today at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area, the organising committee announced. The tournament being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for players aged 10 to 14 had been temporarily suspend»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast moderate temperatures with some cloud cover during the day on Sunday, becoming relatively cold by night. In its daily weather report, the department said offshore areas will be partly cloudy at times, warning of expected strong winds and high seas at»»»

Glasgow: Scotland’s first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito’s late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park. In a stark contrast to the jubilant scenes that accompanied a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark in November to secure the Tar»»»

Doha, Qatar: America’s Kristen Vanderveen continued her fine run in Doha, claiming the CSI3* 1.50m Faults & Time title on the penultimate day of the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding Bull Run’s Mary, she completed the course in 63.31 seconds for an emphatic victory. South Africa’s Matthew Morrison on»»»

Bratislava will veto the EU’s proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as well as derail any attempts to simplify the potential accession of Kiev into the bloc, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Slovakia, as well as its souther»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi and Al Rayyan booked their places in the final of the 45th Qatari Men’s Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season after securing play-off semifinal wins yesterday at Al Gharafa Hall. The defending champions, Al Arabi edged Al Sadd 76-74 in a thrilling encounter yesterday to c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The application of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safety rules to Iran has become an important step, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in an interview with Sputnik. Ulyanov raised the question of »»»

On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam (some advisers and others remained), ending the United States' direct military involvement in a war that didn't officially end until 1975. 1 of 7 | U.S. troops board a plane at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam, on March 9, 1973. On Mar»»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

Extended Easter holiday shopping hours will begin Thursday, the Athens Commercial Association announced, as retailers prepare for increased seasonal demand. Stores will operate on longer schedules in the lead-up to Orthodox Easter, including optional opening on Sunday, April 5. Hours continue throu»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is projected to rise to 3.7% in 2026, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East identified as a key external risk factor. The central bank notes that the ongoing conflict is creating heightened uncertainty for global energy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan showed remarkable fighting spirit to reach the QSL Cup final, edging Umm Salal 17-16 in a marathon penalty shootout after coming from behind to secure a 3-3 draw in the first semi-final at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Umm Salal twice took a two-goal advantage durin»»»

Dubai: Dubai is rapidly transforming into a cycling-friendly city, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 13 new cycling tracks and pressing ahead with major infrastructure projects aimed at building a 1,000km integrated network by 2030. The newly completed tracks are part of a wid»»»

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The firs»»»

Commenting on the 22nd anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that in a world full of challenges and growing uncertainty, Bulgaria's membership in NATO is the strongest guarantee of the country's security and independence, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket in Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in the global Earth Hour 2026 initiative. Following the directive of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, encouraging individuals and institutions nationwide to observe Earth»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the release of a new scholarly publication titled “Selected Works of Sheikh Mohammed bin Mani’,” now available in an electronic format through the Ministry’s official website. The publication represents a significant contribution »»»

Doha, Qatar: Public and private schools across Qatar resumed in-person classes starting today, March 29, 2026. This comes following completion of comprehensive arrangements aimed at preparing a suitable school environment to receive nearly 417,000 students and ensure smooth and stable continuation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Authority »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police has launched a temporary initiative to deliver replacement vehicle number plates free of charge to elderly residents and people with disabilities whose plates were lost during the recent adverse weather conditions. The three-day initiative, which begins today Sunday, March 2»»»

The Israeli ‌military ‌said early Sunday ‌that ⁠one of ⁠its ⁠soldiers ‌was ‌killed during ‌combat ‌in southern ‌Lebanon. "Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak hacohen Katz, aged 22, from New Haven, Connecticut, a soldier of the 890th battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon," a mi»»»

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." he Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addictio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Wildlife Protection Department and Head of the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi, has affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening efforts to protect the natural environment and ensure the sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to dedicated service for the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised a blood donation camp in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre. The c»»»

Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, includi»»»

Two ‌Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five months old. Medics said Israeli planes ‌attacked two »»»

London: British police said they arrested a man after a car struck several pedestrians in a city in central England on Saturday night, leaving some victims seriously injured. Police in Derby, located about 40 miles north of Birmingham, posted on Facebook that a black Suzuki Swift hit multiple peopl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Businesses operating in Qatar have responded proactively to supply chain disruptions caused by regional challenges, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Shamseer Hamza, CEO of Address Gateway Qatar, noted that many companies have diversified their supplier networks, »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»