Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department of the Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the winter season will end astronomically on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with the arrival of the spring (vernal) equinox on Friday, March 20, marking the first day of spring. In a post on X, the departmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HM King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain. During the call, His Majesty expressed his condemnation of the Iranian attack on the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, denouncing these actions and emphasizing Spain's supp»»»

DOHA - The Serbian MFA continues evacuation flights from war-stricken regions in the Middle East, the ministry's State Secretary Damjan Jovic said on Thursday, adding that some 250 Serbian nationals who had been stranded in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrein would be evacuated from Doha during the day. "Log»»»

DUBAI: A US F-35 stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, in what could mark a significant escalation in the ongoing war. Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the »»»

Tunis, March 19 (TAP) – The sky will be partly cloudy across most regions, with occasionally dense clouds over western areas of the north and centre, accompanied by light and localised rainfall.Winds will blow from the east, relatively strong in the...»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to the Kings, Emirs and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. Sheikh Mohamed wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability. His Highness She»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the warning that the Islamic resistance directed to a number of settlements in the north of occupied Palestine, the fighters of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted at 16:45 on Thursday 19/03/2026 a gathering of soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the Taybeh project area wi»»»

Former President (2017-2026) Rumen Radev, leader of Progressive Bulgaria, presented the priorities of the coalition in Sofia on Thursday. He said the number one task is to have a two thirds majority in the next parliament after the April 19 elections, to replace the Supreme Judicial Council and to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, who conveyed his greeting on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. During the call, the Indian Prime Minister condemned the brutal Iranian aggression again»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has stepped up security and traffic preparedness nationwide ahead of Eid Al Fitr, in coordination with relevant authorities and police general commands, as part of a comprehensive plan to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. The ministry said measures ar»»»

The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a variety of factors. Earlier, a Trump administration official told the BBC that the defence department h»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he was not looking at deploying more soldiers to the Middle East amid the Iran war. "I'm not putting ‌troops anywhere," ‌Trump said, ‌asked ⁠by a reporter whether ⁠he was planning to send more service members to the region. "If I were, I certainly wou»»»

Share: The Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river was damaged in an Israeli strike on Friday, followed by other strikes on other bridges on Wednesday Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut neighborhoods. Israeli offic»»»

National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan announced the conclusion of the 51st National Assembly’s final regular sitting on Thursday. She wished her colleagues success in the upcoming election campaign: “Be dignified and do not forget to act in good faith in everything you do,” Nazaryan added. The elec»»»

European volunteers from the 'Convoy Nuestra America' initiative visit a hospital in Havana on Wednesday. This first delegation arrived with nearly 5 tons of medical supplies in a show of solidarity against the U.S. oil embargo, according to Progressive International. Photo by Ernesto Mastracusa/EP»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for Thursday night, March 19, 2026, until 6am on Friday, forecasting thundery rain, strong winds, and high seas across Qatar. Inshore, conditions are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, which may become thundery»»»

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a CNN interview to help end the Israeli war on Lebanon, reaffirming the country's readiness to "enter into immediate negotiations with Israel." Trump is best placed to end the war in the Middle East, Salam said asking for h»»»

Geneva: The World Trade Organization (WTO) warned Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East region poses a direct threat to global food security, urging countries to keep international supply chains open. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated during a press briefing in Geneva that the»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Peter Due in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss the current security and political situation in Kosovo-Metohija and the position of Serbs in the province. "Djuric underlined that Serbia att»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is in dialogue with the leadership of Cuba and is discussing options for providing assistance, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "We are in constant dialogue with the Cuban leadership, and, of course, we are discussing how to help the island in such a diffi»»»

Russia on Thursday condemned an airstrike that wounded a TV crew from state-run RT in Lebanon as not "accidental", amid ongoing Israeli strikes and ground operations in the south of the country. Video agency Ruptly -- a subsidiary of RT -- posted footage showing an explosion and plumes of smoke ris»»»

Tunis, March 19, 2026 (TAP) — "Tunisia’s independence was not the result of brief negotiations or small-scale protests, but the product of a long struggle and immense sacrifices." said Khaled Abid, Professor of Contemporary Political History at the...»»»

TUNIS, March 19 (TAP) – A joint decree issued by the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries and the Minister of Finance was published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (No. 30 dated March 17, 2026), declaring drought...»»»

Paris, France: The European Space Agency announced Thursday it has re-established communication with a spacecraft that is part of its Proba-3 mission, after losing contact with the satellite a month ago. Proba-3, which launched on a two-year mission in 2024, uses two spacecraft flying in precise fo»»»

The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged individuals and organisations to remain vigilant against Wiper Malware, one of the most destructive forms of malicious software designed to erase data and deliberately disrupt systems. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it»»»

Hezbollah issued on Thursday a statement to comment on the recent allegations from Kuwait’s Interior Ministry. Hezbollah categorically denied all claims and false accusations made by Kuwait’s Interior Ministry regarding the existence of any cells, networks, or alleged plans within Kuwait. Hezbollah»»»

A team of International Monetary Fund officials is in Paris this week for meetings with Lebanese authorities on an initial assessment of the Iran conflict and its impact on Lebanon, IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack told reporters on Thursday, Reuters reported. Kozack said the conflict was compounding a»»»

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it is updating a recently completed review of the US economy to reflect the impact of the Iran war, Reuters reported. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said the updated assessment would be considered by the IMF's board in coming weeks and then published.»»»

GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov read a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday on behalf of his coalition, which stated that the 51st National Assembly was a challenge for GERB-UDF. The declaration read: "The outgoing National Assembly was one of the most significant tests for our coalition G»»»

A 2-year-old student is missing in Barcelona, Spain, after an evening at a nightclub. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- A 20-year-old student from University of Alabama is missing in Barcelona, Spain, after an evening at a nightclub. James "Jimmy" Gracey of Elmhurst, I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Kuwaiti Armed Forces reported that its air defense systems detected a total of 18 hostile drones over the country’s airspace in the past 24 hours. Of these, 13 drones were successfully destroyed, while two targeted operational units belonging to the National Petroleum Company, caus»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that its air defenses intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 15 drones launched from Iran. The ministry stated that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 334 ballistic missiles, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HM the King exchanged greetings and congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr,»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have confiscated 60 tonnes of illegal fireworks and arrested individuals involved in storing and preparing them for sale, as part of ongoing efforts to protect public safety and curb dangerous practices during festive periods. Brigadier Ibrahim Musabah Al Ajel, Director Gene»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Six missiles hit Kiryat Shmona 19-03-2026 17:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah Denies Kuwaiti Accusations, Reaffirms K»»»

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the crunch 12 April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover:»»»

The Russian national anthem and flag triumphantly returned to the international sports arena thanks to Paralympians, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “For the first time in 12 years, we were able to see our native Russian flag rise again over the Paralympic podium," Putin told a state award c»»»

Kevin Spacey has agreed an out-of-court settlement with three men who had sued the actor after accusing him of sexual assault. The civil cases had been due to go to trial at the High Court later this year, but those proceedings have now been frozen following the settlement. The men alleged that Spa»»»

US President Donald Trump has issued a typically strongly worded statement in the wake of attacks on a major gas field shared by Iran and Qatar on Wednesday. Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field – and Tehran retaliated by striking an energy complex in Qatar. »»»

The Czech National Bank (CNB) held interest rates steady as expected on Thursday and said it was keeping options open as it monitors the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, oil prices have jumped above $1»»»

Share: The Committee to Protect Journalists called for an investigation into the apparent targeting of Steve Sweeney, a British correspondent for Russia Today, and his camera operator Ali Rida Sbeity, who were injured when an Israeli air strike hit just feetaway from where they were filming while w»»»

Rockfalls blocked the road leading to the port of Athini on the resort island of Santorini on Thursday, disrupting traffic to and from the harbor. Nobody was injured, and the road was cleared by the afternoon, officials said. The rockfalls are believed to have been triggered by heavy rainfall that »»»

The District Prosecutor’s Office in Haskovo has charged and detained a 38-year-old Turkish citizen for attempting to transport synthetic cannabinoid worth nearly EUR 87,000 across the border from Bulgaria to Turkiye via Kapitan Andreevo, the Bulgarian Prosecution Service said on Thursday. The offen»»»

The National Assembly adopted here on Thursday at second reading the Lobbying Activities Act, renaming it the Transparency in Interest Representation Act from its originally proposed title, Transparency and Integrity in Governance Act. "Interest representation" is defined as any oral or written com»»»

Meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is challenging the fundamentals of international order and international law, and poses a threat to Euro-»»»

Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. The social media giant, which has over 3bn users, says the scheme is for creators with over a million followers on other video-sharing sites, citing Instagram, TikTo»»»

Air quality is expected to deteriorate across parts of Europe in the coming days, driven by an increase in microscopic polluting particles, the EU's earth observation program said on Thursday. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) forecast a spike in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in»»»

Yao Ming's career with the Houston Rockets transformed basketball into a shared cultural space linking American and Chinese audiences through “hoop diplomacy.” File Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- As millions of Americans fill out brackets for March Madness, the annual N»»»