Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace in the Middle East on Sunday, calling for an end to the war and reopening of dialogue. "Dear brothers and sisters, for two weeks the peoples of the Middle East have suffered the atrocious violence of war," the US pontiff said at his weekly Angelus prayer at»»»

Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»

Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»

Mahmoud Qmati, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Political Council, has rejected the reported French proposal to end the war between his group and Israel, saying it was "born dead." In an interview with Al-Jazeera, he emphasized that Hezbollah will not accept any formula that includes disarming the gr»»»

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – Tunisia faces the risk of persistent economic stagnation as it remains caught in the middle-income trap, with a manufacturing base that is still insufficiently positioned in high value-added segments and limited...»»»

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said "if it's necessary to intervene, we will" if people's energy costs surge due to the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband left the door open to interventions on fuel duty and energy bills if the impact of the»»»

People with incomes up to twice the poverty line (EUR 390.03) will receive EUR 20 in assistance due to rising fuel prices, Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Sunday. “We have set income-based criteria. Those with incomes of up to twice the poverty line who own a car or have one on l»»»

Dubai: India’s LPG supply system has come under pressure as the federal government issued new rules, states introduced allocation controls and several cities reported disruptions in commercial cooking gas availability amid global fuel concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran war, Indian media reports»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Larijani Warns of ‘Epstein Network’ Plot for 9/11-Style False Flag Attack 15-03-2026 13:20 PM Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Nat»»»

The Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai said they are monitoring reports that several Filipino nationals have been arrested in the UAE for allegedly filming and sharing online content related to recent air defence interceptions and attacks. »»»

Israel said on Sunday that no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the war, a day after a Lebanese official said Beirut was preparing a delegation to negotiate with Israel. Asked whether Israel was set to hold such talks, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said: "No." Saar also called on the Leb»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's envoy, ex-minister Ron Dermer, has recently visited Saudi Arabia and spoke with senior officials in the kingdom about a renewed initiative for an arrangement in Lebanon, the Israeli army radio reported on Sunday. "These were talks for the day after the fi»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Drone Strike Claims Martyr in Residential Building Near Sidon 15-03-2026 13:06 PM A Palestinian man was martyred early Sunday morni»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy condition with chances of scattered rain starting tomorrow, March 16, 2026. In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department said, "the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy as of tomorrow, Monday, March 16,»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday that negotiations are currently underway on the coalition's MP candidates to run in the April 19 elections. "We expect the best possible representation - to meet the expectations of the p»»»

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday will be marked by sometimes dense clouds over the north and center, with scattered rain that may be heavy at times in the far northwest. The rain will gradually extend to the southern regions and will be...»»»

A Palestinian husband and wife, and two of their young children, have been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The Bani Odeh family were travelling in their car in the town of Tammum, in the northern West Bank, when Israeli forces opened fire. Two of their other children we»»»

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that the government was not planning to hold direct talks ‌with Lebanon ‌in the ‌coming days ⁠and had not ⁠told the United States it was running low on missile interceptors. Israel's Haaretz ⁠newspaper reported on ‌Saturday ‌that Israel and Lebano»»»

Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents rushed to register for a free Fazaa discount membership after a new initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, causing heavy traffic on the registration website and significantly increasing waiting times for applicants. Many residents rep»»»

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar welcomed the broad access granted by the Syrian government to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and its continued cooperation with the Commission. Qatar noted that such engagement strengthens the complementarity between nation»»»

Doha: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) participated in a session in New York City via videoconference, organised by the International Association of Women Judges in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and UN Women to discuss ways to enhance women’s representation in the jud»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instructions o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional d»»»

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 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia H E Fernando Aramayo. Discussions during the call focused on bilateral relations and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The website IslamWeb, affiliated with the Religious Call and Guidance Department at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has unveiled a renewed edition of its annual seasonal platform, “Ramadan Oasis,” offering a comprehensive collection of fatwas, articles, consultations, and multim»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops struck Ukrainian energy and transport facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces and artillery... struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on Friday issued Administrative Decision No. (01-2026) ordering the administrative closure of Al-Sawaed Al-Qatariya Contracting, Transport and Trading Company for a period of 30 days for violating the provisions of Law No. (5) of 2017 regula»»»

By:Ahmad Abu el-Hamd On Tuesday morning, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr inaugurated the Annual Capital Markets Summit held under the auspices of MIIC, in presence of Dr. Ashraf El-Sharkawy, Minister of the Public Business Sector, Mr. Sherif Samy, Head of the»»»

2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apart from the Ramadan Iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters and/or crises worldwide. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR200,000, donated by a benefactor under the supervision of the Directorate. The donor stipulated that the proceeds of the endowment be allocated to the Endowment »»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Amiri Diwan has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for government entities, with the break set to begin on March 17 and end on March 23, 2026. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for And»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Affairs, has published the book “Musnad of Imam Al-Humaydi” in a verified scholarly edition. The publication comes as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to revive Islamic heritage and enrich the Isl»»»

Doha, Qatar: As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of all students, »»»

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A British minister on Sunday said it was essential to calm the situation in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump demanded that other nations help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The "plan now has to be to de-escalate the conflict", Energy Security Ministe»»»

Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to hunt down and kill the Israeli leader. The US president, in an interview with NBC News, said he thought Tehran wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year, following a decision by MotoGP »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s proactive approach to economic management has continued to reassure investors and entrepreneurs considering market entry amid the regional crisis, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Anastasiia Chenash, Senior Manager at Soutien Group noted that Qatar has bu»»»