A Russian oil tanker is poised to deliver some much-needed crude oil to Cuba. The Anatoly Kolodkin is expected to dock in the western port of Matanzas imminently, according to shipping tracker MarineTraffic. This comes after Donald Trump appears to have reversed the US blockade of the island nation»»»

BANGKOK: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the US and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Much of the oil from the mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was headed for Asia, hit»»»

Nicole Daedone was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy after a jury convicted her of scheming vulnerable women into performing sex acts as part of her wellness company's services. Photo by Nicole Daedone/Instagram March 30 (UPI) -- The founder of the orgasm-based»»»

Dubai: Regional tensions remain high on day 32 of the US–Israel war with Iran, with drone incidents near UAE waters, continued missile interceptions, and major government decisions affecting residents, travel, education, and the economy. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know today»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaUS trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talksDharvi Vaid with AFP and ReutersThe US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international bo»»»

Israel's military said its air defences were responding to Iranian missiles on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) as sirens rang out in Jerusalem. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," the Israeli military posted on Telegram. Sirens s»»»

Singer Kid Rock, left, and President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2025. The U.S. Army said Monday that it launching a reviewing after videos showed Apache helicopters performing a fly-by of Rock's Nashville es»»»

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, pictured in 2020 in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, on Monday renamed an airport in Florida for the president. File Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron Desantis on Monday signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International »»»

Share: President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that “the hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off,” adding that “security services are taking firm measures to prevent any security breaches through arrests and the confiscation of weapons.” Aoun assured that “no one in Lebanon wants the outbreak o»»»

In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»

MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»

Dubai: The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as chairman of HDFC Bank twelve days ago followed a sequence of events linked to the bank’s Dubai operations, internal disciplinary action, and differences over how those issues were handled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence Monday that Iran's Islamic republic would eventually fall, though he again said that was not the objective of the US-Israeli war on the country. "I think this regime will collapse internally. But at the moment, right now, what we're doing »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” 31-03-2026 01:54 AM Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cor»»»

The Israeli Knesset, the Parliament, is pictured in Jerusalem. Lawmakers voter Monday in favor of a new death penalty law. File Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed legislation legalizing the death penalty as a punishment for Palestinians »»»

ABN DHABI: AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits. The group has reported that its key trade corridors and geographies of operations were strengthened, optimised»»»

ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland have launched the second edition of the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme. This initiative provides artists with the opportunity to take part in three-»»»

QNA Doha Director of the Scholarship Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Noura Mohammed Al Ansari has confirmed that the ministry is working on developing future plans to expand the list of strategic specialisations within the government scholarship programme, in li»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar’s strategic push to expand specialised, high-quality education pathways, HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, conducted an inspection visit to review the admission test process for the Qatar Science and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Food Security Policies HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya has affirmed the country’s full readiness and strong food security position, highlighting robust systems, strateg»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sony, represented in Qatar by Modern Home, has announced the introduction of the next generation of its critically acclaimed 1000X series with the WF-1000XM6 truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds in Qatar. Building on the legacy of the 1000X series, the WF-1000XM6 achiev»»»

QNA Doha The Attorney Admission Committee, chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, convened on Monday to discuss items on the agenda. After completion of their training period, five new attorneys were sworn in before the committee, w»»»

Dubai: Etihad Credit Bureau has expanded what goes into company credit reports in the UAE. The change brings in new data from government entities, meaning businesses will now be assessed not just on bank loans — but also on how they handle wages, fines and other obligations. Sign up for our daily b»»»

Damascus, March 30 (SANA) – Syria has introduced a new set of investment reforms allowing 100% foreign ownership of projects, a move officials say is aimed at attracting international capital and supporting economic growth. The measure is included in Decree No. 114 of 2025, issued by President Ahma»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) affirmed that recent seasonal rainfall in the country has contributed to the regeneration of vegetation cover and revitalisation of plant growth cycles in meadows and desert areas, positively expanding green coverage and restoring life »»»

QNA Doha The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt condemned, in the strongest terms, and rejected the continued restrictions imposed by Israel on the freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem, i»»»

Qatar took part in a joint ministerial meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan and Russian Federation, held virtually on Monday. The State of Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After monitoring a force of “Israeli” enemy soldiers inside a house in the town of Ainatha, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted»»»

ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»

Winter weather may have retreated across much of the central and eastern United States, but parts of the Upper Midwest and areas along the Canada border in the Northeast face more rounds of snow and ice this week. Enough will occur to create travel problems and possibly cause power outages. Part of»»»

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned and categorically rejected Israel»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted a Merkava tank in Al-Sidr area in the town of Ainatha at 04:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a guided miss»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Geographical Considerations of Resistance Movement on Ground: When It Fights Fiercely or Backs Off Tactically? 30-03-2026 23:28 PM Geograph»»»

1 of 2 | Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, better known by his stage name "Joe Exotic," poses with a tiger. He appeared in Netflix's "Tiger King." He requested a new trial for his murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin but was denied. Photo courtesy of Netflix March 30 (UPI»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Vilon base south of Rosh Pina with a sophisticated drone: statement 36 30-03-2026 21:33 PM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned, in the»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Executive Council has approved a set of economic and social initiatives aimed at supporting businesses, improving workforce conditions, and refining how economic performance is measured. The decisions cover financial relief measures, updated GDP methodology, trade facilitation, and l»»»

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 and vehicles in the radar area of ​​the town of Al-Bayada with r»»»

Poland plans to build a modern electronic barrier along the border with Ukraine to strengthen security and counter illegal migration. The system, similar to those on borders with Belarus and Russia, will cost around PLN 450 million and be implemented under the supervision of the Nadbużański Border »»»

According to PwC, one in three family businesses in Poland lacks a clear succession plan, which may limit long-term growth. Family firms make up 70% of all companies and generate half of private-sector jobs, yet many are unprepared for generational transition. Only 54% reported growth in 2025, down»»»

While Iran has pledged that a resolution to the war in Lebanon will be included in any potential deal on ending the US-Iran war, respite can't come soon enough to Lebanese on the ground who are being pummelled day and night by Israel's brutal war machine. At the moment, it remains unclear where Leb»»»

Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside the walkway leading to terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 in New York City. The long TSA lines were eased Monday morning when the Department of Homeland Security began paying TSA workers. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UP»»»

The US has amassed over 50,000 troops in the Middle East — roughly 10,000 more than usual, the New York Times reports. Would it be enough for a ground operation in Iran? "A true ground assault would see a far more powerful troop mobilization and build-up in the area," Matthew Crosston, professor of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: statement 33 30-03-2026 20:43 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Hundreds of motorcycle buyers in the Thessaloniki area are unable to receive their newly purchased vehicles due to a shortage of materials needed to issue license plates, local media reported Monday. At least 2,000 motorcycles remain stranded at dealerships, awaiting registration numbers, according»»»

Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, has welcomed his Slovak counterpart, General Daniel Zmeko, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria at Eftimov’s invitation, the Defence Ministry said. During their bilateral meeting, the two military leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, in»»»

London, March 30 (SANA) – Global aluminum prices rose on Monday after attacks targeting two of the world’s largest aluminum smelters in the Gulf, which Iran said it carried out. According to France 24, aluminum prices increased by 4.22 percent, reaching $3,435 per ton, after earlier gains of about »»»