Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The announcement comes as the US-Isr»»»

The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case, in which a BBC Middle East editor is suing a journalist over an article that accused him of inserting “systematic Israeli propaganda” into the network’s coverage. Raffi Berg, who has publicly heaped praise on Israel, is seeking damages fro»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»

The Israeli military on Saturday warned the remaining residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah holds sway, to evacuate immediately. "Urgent warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, especially those who have not yet evacuated the area. We reiterate -- save your lives and eva»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Haifa refinery with a squadron of combat drones: Military Media statement no. 11 07-03-2026 19:45 PM Latest»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli soldiers gathered in the southern outskirts of the city of Khiam with a drone: Mil»»»

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 enemy soldiers at the newly established site in Tal Al-Hamames, south of the ci»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed on Saturday that the state was doing everything possible on the political and diplomatic levels to end Israel’s war on Lebanon and ease its catastrophic impact on the people, especially the displaced. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that diplomatic efforts have »»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company, making it the first private equity investment fund in the Egyptian market dedicated to investment in the agricultural sector. The fund may also engage in venture capital ac»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry held talks with a delegation from Turkish industrial developer Polaris Parks to review the company’s ongoing projects in Egypt and discuss expansion plans aimed at attracting new investments and creating sustainable job opportunities. The meeting, chaired by Industry Mi»»»

Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal said Saturday that the Israeli soldiers who made helicopter landings in east Lebanon wore military uniforms similar to those of the Lebanese Army and used military vehicles and ambulances similar to those of the Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Authority. Haykal a»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Facebook he will invite representatives of the legal profession and civil society to consultations on criteria for nominating candidates to key positions in the justice system. The idea is that professional and civil organizations should propose to»»»

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reported in a statement that the toll of the Israeli onslaught on Lebanon, which began at dawn on Monday, has soared to 294 fatalities and 1,023 injuries. Earlier Saturday, Lebanon's Ministry of Healt»»»

President Donald Trump announced at Saturday's "Shield of the Americas" summit in Florida that a new military coalition will focus on cartels in Latin America. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced at Saturday's "Shield of the Americas" summit»»»

The Israeli military on Saturday warned the remaining residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah holds sway, to evacuate immediately. "Urgent warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, especially those who have not yet evacuated the area. We reiterate -- save your lives and eva»»»

One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surrounding the conflict. A comparison conducted»»»

The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»

Tunis, March 7 (TAP) – The Tunisian State is working to achieve a qualitative leap in the management and exploitation of its public land assets, transforming them from a mere land stock into a strategic tool to stimulate economic development and...»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»

Israel's military on Saturday struck three buildings in the suburbs of the southern city of Tyre after ordering residents to flee, Lebanese state media said. AFP footage showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from buildings that Israel said Hezbollah was using. Lebanon's state-run National News »»»

An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»

Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens. Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel G»»»

Israel's military said on Saturday it had struck aircraft belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards at Tehran's Mehrabad airport, as part of a wave of strikes overnight on the city. "The Israeli Air Force... completed a broad wave of strikes across Tehran and on military infrastructure located at th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student a»»»

Prior to the arrival of the United States, the Persian Gulf was essentially the domain of the British Empire which ended up handing over its holdings to the US to ensure that the latter would be at the forefront of any major war in the region, Middle East affairs expert Mais Kurbanov tells Sputnik.»»»

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has officially recognized the current government of Venezuela, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. "I am pleased to say that this week, we have formally recognized the Venezuelan government. We have actually legally recognized them," Trump at the Shi»»»

Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. Issa issued a»»»

Polish logistics developer 7R has entered the German market after signing a binding agreement for its first investment and forming a partnership with investor SMA to allocate EUR 200 mln to warehouse projects. The company plans to develop modern logistics properties in Germany’s major BIG 7 cities:»»»

New Centre of Łódź is entering a decisive phase of development, transforming a once degraded area into a modern mixed use district. The turning point was the construction of the underground Łódź Fabryczna railway station, which freed large space in the city centre and enabled creation of a new urba»»»

The city of Białystok will receive PLN 66.5 mln in funding from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to build 229 municipal apartments and a garage building, Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski said. The project will be developed on Absolwentów Street, where the city has already constructed municipal housing in recen»»»

Poland’s president signed an amendment to the National Cybersecurity System Act implementing the EU NIS2 directive, starting a preparation period for companies. The new rules will take effect one month after publication in the Journal of Laws and will require firms to assess whether they fall under»»»

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OtroVato, a subsidiary of Orascom Investment Holding, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting exporters, buyers, suppliers and distributors through integrated trade and banking solutions, with a par»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Mayfadoun and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya 07-03-2026 17:12 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Hezbollah issued an evacuation order to Israeli settlers in Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya in northern occupied territories. In two posters, Hezbollah Military Media addressed Israeli settlers to evacuate Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya as saying in Hebrew: “Evacuate… Head south.” Hezbollah issues evacuatio»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump warned Saturday that "Iran will be hit very hard" in the wake of Iran's rejection of his call for "unconditional surrender." Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump warned Saturday morning that "Iran will be hit very hard" »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to actively assist in finding ways to stop the bloodshed in the Middle East and reaching solutions based on a balance of interests, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday. "Russia is ready to actively assist in finding ways to immediately stop the bloodsh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Ira»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted the Ein Zeitim base northwest of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Education: 195 students and teachers martyred in US-Israeli aggression so far, 68 schools seriously damaged 07-03-2026 »»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday that the airborne in the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Sheet failed to retrieve the remains of missing Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad. “The operation was conducted as part of ongoing activity in Lebanon after a rare operational opportunity” emerge»»»

The effects of the war unfolding between the United States, Israel, and Iran have found their way to the global aviation industry. Within hours of the first bombs, airspace closed, key Arab Gulf airports suspended operations, flights were cancelled, passengers were stranded, airline share prices fe»»»

Iran will continue to defend itself if the "aggression from the American and Israeli side continues", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told the BBC. While on Saturday Iran's president apologised to its Gulf neighbours and promised to stop attacks, Seyed Ali Mousavi told Sunday with Laura Kuenss»»»