Jazeera Airways launches daily flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced it will begin operating daily flights between Saudi Arabia’s Qaisumah Hafar Al Batin International Airport and Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, starting Wednesday, as part of efforts to maintain regional travel connectivity during the curren»»»
Indian envoy briefs community on welfare measures
Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul held another virtual interaction with representatives of Indian community organisations in Qatar to brief them on the steps being undertaken by the Embassy to ensure the welfare and well-being of the Indian diaspora in the current regi»»»
QC’s ‘27th Night Challenge’ raises QR40mn in 3 hours
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and its partners thanked generous individuals, companies, and banks for their strong support of the “27th Night Challenge,” held under the theme “Warding off Calamity”, on Sunday from 9 p.m. to midnight, coinciding with the 27th night of Ramadan. The eve»»»
Corporate Social Impact Takes Centre Stage at Annual Responsible Business Awards 2025
The winners in the 2025 Annual Responsible Business Awards were announced by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum here on Monday. The awards marked the 23rd edition of the national competition for corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and diversity. Awards in the individual categ»»»
World Bank grants signal gradual reopening of financial ties with Syria
Damascus, March 16 (SANA) – Recent grants announced by the World Bank for Syria are being viewed by analysts as an important step toward restoring the country’s links with international financial institutions and supporting its economic recovery after years of isolation. Economic experts say the mo»»»
Herzog says French offer to mediate with Lebanon 'very positive'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told AFP on Monday that an offer by French leader Emmanuel Macron to host direct talks with Lebanon was "a very positive development". "I think it's very important that there should be talks," Herzog said in an interview with AFP at his Jerusalem residence. Herzog als»»»
Swiss government rejects proposal to limit immigration
Geneva: The Swiss government on Monday rejected a hard-right proposal to limit immigration to stop the population from hitting 10 million before 2050, arguing it would harm relations with the European Union. Swiss voters will have their say on June 14 on a proposal entitled "No to a Switzerland of »»»
Experts: ready-made projects safer option for investors
Poland’s investment land market is evolving as developers increasingly prefer ready-to-build projects and PRS developments rather than undeveloped land. This shift reflects growing legal uncertainty and stricter regulations, which can make obtaining building permits take up to five years. Prepared »»»
Albania Set to Approve Resolution Declaring Iran a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Albanian Parliament is expected to approve a resolution declaring the Islamic Republic of Iran a state sponsor of terrorism. The draft cites international evidence of Iran’s support for armed non-state groups and destabilizing activities in the Middle East. The resolution also highlights cybera»»»
Democratic Party to Boycott Tuesday Parliamentary Session
Albania’s Parliament is expected to hold a plenary session on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., but the opposition Democratic Party (PD) says it will boycott the meeting. PD Parliamentary Group leader Gazment Bardhi said the session was called in violation of parliamentary rules and outside the Assembly’s nor»»»
Socialist Party Condemns Opposition Boycott of Iran Terrorism Resolution
The head of Albania’s Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, criticized the Democratic Party’s (PD) decision to boycott Tuesday’s plenary session. Balla said the session will vote on an urgent draft resolution to declare Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, calling it a priority for Alba»»»
'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
In the few moments of silence after the shootings, before he was dragged from the family car, 12-year-old Khaled Bani Odeh thought he was the only member of his family left alive. Seconds before, his parents and two youngest brothers had been shot dead through the windscreen by Israeli forces, as t»»»
Europeans Seek Clarity About Trump’s Iran War Aims Before Agreeing to His Warship Demands
European countries on Monday sought more details about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and warned that NATO must not become involved it, as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Gulf. The cool response to Trump’s demand ref»»»
Egypt’s FM reaffirms solidarity with Oman during Muscat visit
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, in Muscat as part of a regional tour aimed at addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East and supporting efforts to reduce conflict in the region. During the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed greetings from Eg»»»
MSMEDA directs EGP 18.7bn in financing to 934,000 women-led projects over 11 years
Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said the agency has directed 45% of its total financing between July 2014 and December 2025 to projects owned or managed by women, amounting to EGP 18.7bn. According to Rahmy, the financing supported around 934»»»
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»
Top 3 Ways Russia Could Respond to France’s Nuclear Umbrella in Eastern Europe
France’s push to extend its nuclear umbrella to Eastern European states, including Poland and Romania, is raising concern, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin says. French President Emmanuel Macron’s “Napoleonic” swagger reflects “an attempt to seize leadership within the EU and»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles and drones
GENEVA: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk
There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles, drones
Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
Federation of GCC Chambers strongly condemns Iranian attacks, seeks to boost Gulf economy
Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»
Tax Service Chairman meets with entrepreneurs in Batken region - | 24.KG
The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Batken region, the agency reported. The meeting was also attended by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, and representatives of the region’s busin»»»
MIPIM 2026: Capital returns, selectivity rises
After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes, but with greater selectivity than before the interest rate hiking cycle. Investors are not retreating from risk — they are learning to p»»»
Zelensky seeking to ‘punish’ Slovakia for peace aspirations – Fico
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will never restore oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, which serves as the key artery for delivering Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He has rebuked the EU for its reluctance to exert sufficient pressure on Kiev to unlo»»»
Senate prepares to debate SAVE Act amid partisan split - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference on March 3. Thune and Republican Senators are gearing up for a fight over the Save America Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act »»»
Syria and UN discuss energy sector cooperation
Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with Nathalie Fustier, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, to discuss priority issues in the country’s energy sector, the ministry said. According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel, the mee»»»
Sharjah Taxi distributes 21,000 iftar meals to drivers during Ramadan
Sharjah: In collaboration with the Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Taxi has distributed 21,000 iftar meals to taxi drivers across the emirate during Ramadan, providing around 700 meals daily. The initiative recognises the efforts of taxi drivers and aims to ease the challenges of fasting whi»»»
Appeal Trial Opens for France’s Sarkozy Over Alleged Libyan Funding
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Monday for a retrial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison. A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- »»»
EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Trump has asked allies — including France, Ch»»»
Top-of-the-List Candidates: Progressive Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria, the coalition featuring former President Rumen Radev (2017–2026), announced its top-of-the-list candidates for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Rumen Radev tops the lists in the 2nd constituency in Burgas and the 25th constituency in Sofia. Among the top-of-the-li»»»
OECD: Ensuring fiscal sustainability, improving competitiveness, and boosting employment are essential for Romania
The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»
UAE Cyber Security Council conducts specialised cyber exercise
The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»
Berri to meet Aoun, Paris presses him on 'Shiite negotiator'
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri will visit the Baabda Palace this week and the files of negotiations with Israel and the appointment of a Shiite member to the negotiating delegation will be the focus of his meeting with President Joseph Aoun, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Monday. Polit»»»
KSrelief Masam Project Clears 908 Mines Across Yemen in One Week
The Project Masam for clearing landmines in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), removed 908 mines from various areas of Yemen during the second week of March 2026, including three anti-personnel mines, nine anti-tank mines, 890 unexploded ordnance, a»»»
PM Gurov, French Ambassador Dumoulin Discuss Bilateral Relations, International Issues
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin discussed the development of bilateral relations and current topics on the European and international agenda at a meeting, the Council of Ministers said on Facebook on Monday. During the talks, it was underlined »»»
Far-right and left make major gains across France in mayoral election
French municipal elections on March 15 gave political parties an early test of their electoral machines before next year’s presidential race, with a first round of voting for»»»
UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign raises Dh2.8 billion to combat child hunger
Dubai: More than Dh2.8 billion has been raised through the UAE’s “Edge of Life” humanitarian campaign, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Monday, marking the conclusion of one of the country’s largest Ram»»»
Rare daytime Russian attack rocks Kyiv with explosions
Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv Monday, with AFP journalists reporting air defence batteries shooting down a barrage of projectiles. Authorities said that the attack has so far caused no casualties. Explosions rang out over the Ukrainian capital on Monday and AFP journalists witnessed»»»
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
A French national has been found guilty of spying on the military in Azerbaijan and sentenced to 10 years in a maximum security prison, state media report. Martin Ryan was accused in December 2023 of spying on behalf of Paris and collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with»»»
Race for Paris mayor looks uncertain after first round
Paris, France: The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on Monday as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for second-round mayoral polls. Rachida Dati, until recently culture minister, hopes to become the capita»»»
Libya Africa Portfolio receives Nigerien Ambassador to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors Project
The Libyan African Portfolio (LAP) reported that it received the Ambassador of Niger yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors (Roads) Project. Ambassador Amadou Mohamed Othman, and his accompanying delegation, which included the First Counsellor and the»»»
Zakat Al Fitr explained: How much to pay, when to pay and who must pay
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed that Zakat Al Fitr may be paid in cash, saying the measure is intended to ease the process for donors while ensuring support reaches those in need ahead of Eid Al Fitr. In a statement issued ahead of Eid Al Fitr holiday, the council outlined the re»»»
What if Eid falls on a Friday? UAE Fatwa Council clarifies prayer rules
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council For Fatwa has clarified that both Eid and Friday prayers should be performed if they fall on the same day, stating that each prayer should be observed at its prescribed time in line with established religious practice. In a ruling issued in response to public inquiries, t»»»
Berri meets US and French ambassadors, Magro says no French 'initiative'
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri on Monday held separate talks in Ain el Tineh with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and French Ambassador Herve Magro. Berri and Magro discussed the latest developments on the ground and the political situation resulting from Israel's continued attacks agains»»»
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
The emerging strength of the far left and far right is creating awkward choices for mainstream parties after the first round of French mayoral elections. In many big towns and cities, Socialists and centre-right Republicans are tempted to make electoral pacts on their outside flanks in order to bea»»»
'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars
Hollywood, United States: "One Battle After Another" triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture statuette, besting "Sinners" in a thrilling finale to one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years. Director Paul Thomas Anderson personally w»»»
France bolsters military presence in Middle East, prepares for postwar talks
France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks. Macron said th»»»
Azerbaijan Jails Frenchman for 10 Years for Espionage
A court in Azerbaijan sentenced a French citizen to ten years in prison on Monday after finding him guilty of spying on behalf of Paris, Russian state news agency RIA reported. Baku accuses the man, Martin Ryan, who was arrested in December 2023, of collecting secret information about its»»»