Hezbollah Rejects Kuwaiti Claims as Baseless - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Rejects Kuwaiti Claims as Baseless 17-03-2026 16:05 PM Hezbollah flags (image from archive).Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a firm de»»»
Brnabic receives Venice Commission delegation
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic received on Tuesday a Venice Commission delegation that is on a two-day visit to Belgrade. "The common goal of both sides is the same - a judiciary independent of any kind of pressure and influence, but not independent of the Constitution and the la»»»
Strait of Hormuz: What have other countries said about Trump's request for help?
Other countries have either pushed back or remained cautious on President Donald Trump's request for countries to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil route under near-blockade by Iran during the war in the Middle East. Trump has said the US will keep bombing the shoreline and Irania»»»
EAEU to support Kyrgyzstan’s honey production project - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to develop and standardize honey production has been identified as a key project for advancing industrial cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Daniil Ibraev, member of the Presidium of the EAEU Business Council and President of the Kyrgyz Union of Industria»»»
Dh6 billion in 72 hours: Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Development sets sales record in Abu Dhabi
Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury projects, has recorded Dh6 billion in sales within 72 hours for Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a gated waterfront community located along Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, setting a new sales record in the emirate’s real»»»
Balla Presents Iran Resolution, Criticizes Opposition Boycott
Taulant Balla, head of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party of Albania, presented a draft resolution on Iran in Parliament, emphasizing Albania’s stance against terrorism and commitment to global security. Balla described the resolution as part of Albania’s obligations as a member of NATO»»»
President introduces moratorium on business inspections with some exceptions - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing a temporary moratorium on inspections of business entities. The measure is aimed at reducing pressure on businesses, improving the investment climate, and supporting the development of entrepreneurship. Under the decree, law enforcem»»»
Bulgaria to Continue Supporting Just Cause of Ukraine, PM Gurov Says in Meeting with Ukraine Ambassador
Bulgaria will continue to support the just cause of Ukraine and remains a consistent partner committed to efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace that guarantees security and stability throughout Europe, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov during a meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bu»»»
Fetching Votes: In Paris Mayor’s Race, Dogs Dominate Campaigns
Paris will choose a new mayor on Sunday, with one unlikely issue dominating campaigns alongside all the partisan acrimony - dogs. Candidates from socialists to conservatives have set out policies to deal with an issue which voters have regularly ranked among their top concerns, a lack of space for »»»
Albania Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘Terrorist’
Albania on Tuesday designated Iran's Revolutionary Guards a "terrorist organization" and Iran as a state "supporting terrorism" as the Middle East war raged on. The Balkan nation's ruling Socialist party used its parliamentary majority to adopt a resolution to designate the ideological arm of the I»»»
Why the UAE remains secure, safe even amid global crises
Dubai: Even as geopolitical tensions and global crises create uncertainty in many parts of the world, the UAE continues to provide a secure and safe environment for residents and visitors. Gulf News has spoken to mental health specialists and they have noted that the country’s strong institutions, »»»
UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retaliatory’, affirms its inherent right to self-defence before Human Rights Council
The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and»»»
NKEY Architects strengthens UAE presence with 250+ active projects from Dubai HQ
Dubai: NKEY Architects, the international full-cycle architecture and design company, is building on its Dubai-headquartered growth trajectory with more than 250 active projects across the UAE and over 60 completed to date. As regional attention turns to resilience, continuity, and long-term confid»»»
The View Hospital launches ‘Peace of Mind’
Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital has announced the launch of Peace of Mind, a community initiative designed to provide free online mental wellbeing support to people across Qatar through qualified, multilingual psychologists, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The initiative reflects the ho»»»
Caretaker Foreign Minister Meets with French Counterpart
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot at a EU's Foreign Affairs Council sitting in Brussels, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. During the conversation, France reaffirmed its support for regional policy in the conte»»»
Municipality Minister highlights success of food security policies, 99% dairy self-sufficiency
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and Chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, affirmed that the progress achieved by the State of Qatar in its food production system reflects the success of national »»»
“Made in Egypt” The first biggest campaign to support national industries and cut imports
Recently, a number of local campaigns were launched lately under the name of “Made in Egypt” to support Egyptian industries. This follows launching similar campaigns abroad, starting from Netherlands, which come as an initiative by businessmen and economists to boost Egyptian exports. The economist»»»
US Struggles to Build Hormuz Coalition as Allies Hold Back
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US allies have not yet agreed to join the coalition for securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Axios news portal has reported, citing sources familiar with discussions. On March 14, US President Donald Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdo»»»
Caretaker Foreign Ministry Meets with French Counterpart
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot at a EU's Foreign Affairs Council sitting in Brussels, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. During the conversation, France reaffirmed its support for regional policy in the conte»»»
Social Work Often Goes Unnoticed, but Without It Society Would Fall Apart - Parliamentary Social Policy Committee Chair
Social work often goes unnoticed, but without it society would fall apart, Denitsa Sacheva, Chair of the parliamentary Committee on Labour and Social Policy, said in a Facebook post marking World Social Work Day. “Today is a day for those who stay when everyone else leaves. For those who do not ask»»»
Choice startup raises $7.1 million to develop restaurant digitalization platform, plans to open operational hub in Bucharest
Restaurant technology startup Choice has secured $7.1 million in new funding and is accelerating its expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, including Romania, where it entered the market in 2025. Since its local launch, Choice has already attracted its first paying restaurants, confirming int»»»
Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim of strengthening the defence of Israeli border c»»»
Municipality minister visits Baladna Food Industries Company as part of monitoring national food security system
DOHA: As part of monitoring the national food security system and strengthening local production, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Food Security Policies Follow-up Committee, conducted an inspection visit to Baladna Food Industries Company,»»»
Gulf Federation of Journalists slams attacks
Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Federation of Journalists has renewed its strong condemnation of the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the interests of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, warning of the dangerous repercussions of the military escalation on regional and global stability. In a second st»»»
Philippines Rejects Beijing’s Claim to Sovereignty Over Entire South China Sea
The Philippines said on Monday it rejected Beijing's assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a claim by China's embassy that a Filipino diplomat had once conceded the disputed Scarborough Shoal was not part of Philippine territory. "China must be reminded that maritime a»»»
War Disrupts Education in Lebanon, Deepening Inequality Among Students
Lebanon’s education system is struggling to survive an unprecedented crisis as war forces hundreds of thousands from their homes. Many schools have been converted into shelters for displaced families, with classrooms transformed into sleeping quarters, while others attempt to continue teaching amid»»»
Qatar Foundation Pre-University Education prioritises student mental health
Doha: President of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation (QF) Abeer Al Khalifa has affirmed that students’ health and well-being is an utmost priority, especially under circumstances that may cause anxiety and stress. Al Khalifa explained to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that QF schools offer clea»»»
Thani Humanitarian Foundation raises more than QR1.1m for debt relief initiative
Doha, Qatar: The Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has achieved notable progress in supporting a number of indebted individuals through its “Gharimin” (debt relief) initiative, raising more than QR1.1m within just a few days following the announcement of several cases earlier »»»
Nando’s Qatar organises inclusive community experience in collaboration with Shafallah Centre
Doha, Qatar: Nando’s Qatar recently hosted a number of participants from the Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities, one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, at the Nando’s restaurant in Tawar Mall. The visit was part of an interactive cooking exp»»»
US Federal Jury Convicts Assad-era Syrian Official of Torture
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a former Syrian government official, who headed the Damascus Central Prison under the government of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, of torture, the US Justice Department said on Monday. Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 73, was convicted on one count of conspir»»»
‘Iran must stop attacks; Gulf countries not part of conflict’
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that stopping the Iranian attacks on countries in the region does not require investigative committees or the formation of joint teams, but rather a cle»»»
Could the US-Iran war spark World War III?
Is the world on the brink of a global conflagration? The US-Israel attack on Iran has sparked panic in some quarters. A Telegraph headline on 7 March feared “how Britain could get sucked into World War III,” while Richard Shirreff, a former deputy supreme allied commander of NATO, has warned that t»»»
Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq wait in the wings
Dressed in military fatigues, with a personal weapon slung at her side, Afsana Rahimi greeted us with poise and calm assurance at the main gate of Topzawa camp, a settlement for Iranian Kurds north-east of Mosul, a big and ethnically diverse city in northern Iraq. Her short hair was neatly drawn ba»»»
Kyrgyzstan and BiExpo to hold Ala-Too Trade & Industry Expo 2026 - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan and exhibition company BiExpo have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. According to the ministry, the document is aimed at developing exhibition and fair activities, supporting domestic businesses, and promoting Kyrgyz products in international mar»»»
Tête à tête - 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Abdullah Mohtadi, secretary-general of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party, said Kurds "can play a very significant role in making a breakthrough" in Iran. He pointed to "serious signs of weakness" among security forces in Kurdish regions of Iran and said "te»»»
‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent
Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FRANCE 24's reporter travelled to Sidon, a coastal city south of Beirut, to visit the once-bustling alleys of the old souk&nb»»»
Justice for Syria’s disappeared: When survivors take charge
Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional»»»
Former president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan funding case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 202»»»
France in focus - Why French mayors are throwing in the towel
As French voters head to the polls for municipal elections, would-be mayors are presenting their programmes for the next six years. Yet with multiple pressures weighing on these local representatives, many step down before the end of their terms. Resignations among mayors are currently at an all-ti»»»
Sarkozy's high-stakes appeal in Libyan funding case opens in Paris
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court to appeal criminal charges that he sought financing for his 2007 campaign from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi»»»
Negotiations in full swing in French cities over mayoral vote
Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks set to be tight. Politicians are now moving to make cross-party alliances against they key opp»»»
Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite »»»
'Hard to draw conclusions for presidential election' from French municipal vote
The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on March 16 as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for the second round of the mayoral polls. The French elections is l»»»
Press Review - Are 'immature men' to blame for decreasing birth rates in the UK?
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 16: French papers analyse the first round of the country's municipal elections. Next: Cubans protest amid worsening economic conditions. Also: The New York Times tells the story of a difficult recovery after an act of violence. Finally, researchers look into the delayed»»»
60 orphaned children in Batken receive financial aid ahead of Orozo Ait - | 24.KG
In Batken, 60 orphaned children have each been given 10,000 soms ahead of Orozo Ait holiday. The Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region reported. A charity campaign was held, during which financial assistance was provided to children left without parental care. T»»»
Trump says Cuba deal could come “very soon” as Díaz-Canel confirms talks
President Donald Trump has said that Washington could reach an agreement with Cuba imminently, a few days after Havana's leader publicly confirmed for the first time that the two governments are holding discussions. "Cuba »»»
US and Ecuador sign trade deal covering more than 1,000 products
Ecuador and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement, eliminating a 15% tariff surcharge on more than half of Ecuador's non-oil exports after 10 months of negotiations. The agreement was signed at the off»»»
Trump says Cuba deal could come “very soon” as Díaz-Canel confirms talks
President Donald Trump has said that Washington could reach an agreement with Cuba imminently, a few days after Havana's leader publicly confirmed for the first time that the two governments are holding discussions. "Cuba »»»
US and Ecuador sign trade deal covering more than 1,000 products
Ecuador and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement, eliminating a 15% tariff surcharge on more than half of Ecuador's non-oil exports after 10 months of negotiations. The agreement was signed at the off»»»
Iran's IRGC says it struck Israeli missile stockpiles, US base in Qatar and Kurdish positions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out wave 56 of its "True Promise 4" operation, targeting Israeli missile reserves, a US military base in Qatar and opposition positions in northern Iraq, Tasnim reported on March 16. »»»