1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»

Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»

Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»

March 26 (UPI) -- Federal authorities indicted a pair of Florida siblings accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the FBI announced Thursday. Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of placing the explosive device at the base's visitor center March 10. His sist»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Boris Yac»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Anton Sir»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. BSP Chair»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Zhivka Bu»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar S»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mehmed At»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Georgi Sa»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar N»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Kalin Bat»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Pavlina K»»»

A Thessaloniki KTEL intercity bus caught fire midday Thursday just outside the city, but all passengers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the Sofoula area on the highway linking Thessaloniki with Serres. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported. Four fi»»»

A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported flashes of lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours as an intense weather system swept through major cities overnight on Thursday into early Friday morning (March 27), triggering alerts. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), uns»»»

The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»

FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»

Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - The project “Connecting Communities and Innovation for Marine Turtle Conservation in the Kerkennah Islands - C2KIN has been officially launched, the "Kraten Association for Sustainable Development, Culture and Leisure"...»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 13th edition of Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup 2025–26 season has thrown up exciting contests. The draw was held at Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) headquarters on Thursdayand attended by officials, club representatives, and the media, reflecting the importa»»»

QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»

QNA Doha Director of the Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai has confirmed that the weather disturbances that Qatar is currently witnessing are a normal seasonal phenomenon known locally as ‘Al Sarayat,’ which is one of the characteristics of the end of winter. There is no cause for a»»»

As various part of Qatar continue to witness heavy rainfalls, the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. The ministry added that municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified »»»

QNA & TNN Doha Qatar’s general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector recorded a notable decline in January 2026, reflecting continued pressure on key sectors, particularly hydrocarbons. According to data released by the National Planning Council, the index stood at 97.02 points, mark»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has announced a revised flight schedule as it continues the gradual restoration of its global network, increasing frequencies to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The updated schedule, valid until April 15, 2026, reflects steady progress in reinstatin»»»

QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Dr. Hareb Mohamed Aljabri said that attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students an»»»

QNA Riyadh During an extraordinary meeting held via video conferencing on Thursday, the GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications discussed the latest developments and their impact on supply chains, assessed the readiness of land boidrder crossings and explored ways to address operational chall»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced that the Hans Zimmer Live concert, originally scheduled to take place on April 10, 2026 at the Stadium 974 Precinct, has been rescheduled to November 6, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new concert date. Ticket hold»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor, held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s »»»

QNA Doha Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. It stated that preparations were carried o»»»

US President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days until April 6, claiming Tehran requested the move. He said talks are going “very well”. The Iranians have not confirmed whether they also believe that to be the case. On Monday, Trump announced he would»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»

Doha: Qatar’s local vegetable production is expected to reach approximately 120,000 tonnes by the end of 2026, pushing self-sufficiency levels to more than 70 percent during certain periods, according to recent estimates. According to a recent report by Al Rayyan TV, data indicate that domestic veg»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals living in the UAE who plan to apply for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or update an existing one will face stricter documentation requirements from April 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes are part of updates to Indi»»»

Dubai: The prospect of oil prices rising to $200 per barrel is now being increasingly tied to a single variable: whether Iran’s Kharg Island export infrastructure is directly targeted. The shift reflects how markets are moving beyond broad geopolitical risk and focusing on specific supply nodes tha»»»

As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»

Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group. "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group »»»

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»

The Advocate General and Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution in the Kingdom of Bahrain announced Thursday that the Attorney General has issued an order to refer 14 defendants across four separate cases to the Criminal Court. The group includes several fugitives currently in Iran who formed sep»»»

1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»