The Lebanese state has no option left but to seek a humanitarian truce for Eid al-Fitr, after the failure of efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel is insistsling on Hezbollah's complete "surrender" before halting its operations in Lebanon, while the »»»

Ervin Salianji has publicly called for the departure of Sali Berisha from the leadership of the Democratic Party of Albania, ahead of the party’s internal election scheduled for May 23. Speaking for the media, Salianji argued that the party has weakened in recent years, attributing its decline to t»»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tunisia, in partnership with Flat6Labs, has launched the fifth cohort of the Green Growth and Employment Accelerator Project, an initiative aimed at supporting 25...»»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) is organising a visit by a delegation of Moroccan buyers next March 25 to the Maison de l’Exportateur, in collaboration with the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, Industry and...»»»

DOHA: Mwani Qatar announced the activation of an exceptional package of port tariff facilities aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities across the country, with a focus on strengthening supply chains. In a post on its official X platform, Mwani Qatar said it »»»

A man looks out a window in Havana during a nationwide power outage Tuesday. Cuba has been facing a severe energy crisis since mid-2024, and the U.S. oil embargo that began in January has brought the economy near a standstill, fueling growing social unrest. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 18»»»

A small French town has won instant internet fame because its mayor – running for re-election in Sunday's municipal elections – goes by the name of Hittler. Not just that. One of his two opponents is called Zielinski. "It has gone completely crazy," lamented Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube»»»

Germany and France on Wednesday called for de-escalation of the Middle East war with Germany's top diplomat warning of a "crisis of the gravest order" if global supply chains continue to be disrupted. "We must try to find a point where the military objectives (the United States and Israel) have set»»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Karima Bardaoui, recently took part in the “Embassy Connect” event, which brought together a number of diplomats and economic stakeholders as part of preparations for the Gauteng...»»»

Dubai: This Eid, ANAX Holding, a Dubai-based investment firm, supported the noble initiatives carried out by the Emirates Red Crescent benefiting vulnerable families and individuals across the UAE. During a visit to the Emirates Red Crescent Dubai Center, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairperson of A»»»

The main square of the Hungarian city of Eger was filled on Tuesday (17 March) with people welcoming the prime minister like a star. But it was not only his supporters who turned up. Spontaneous chants of ‘Viktor! Viktor!’ greet me as I arrive at Viktor Orbán campaign rally, a good half-hour before»»»

Dubai: UAE officials conducted an inspection at a Carrefour distribution centre to review food supply, procurement and stock levels, as authorities monitor market stability and ensure continued availability of essential goods nationwide. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs, aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in the country. It announced amendments to certain provisions of the port tariffs, in view of the exceptional circumstance»»»

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton appears to have won the Democratic primary for US Senate, edging ahead of her opponents after a late surge of support in a highly competitive, expensive race. Stratton was leading her main opponent, congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, with roughly 90% of t»»»

The startup eYou Social has announced the pre-launch of eYou, a new social media application born in Romania, with the ambition of becoming a credible European alternative in a market dominated by global players. The project is backed by an initial €300,000 investment and aims to introduce a new mo»»»

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria has rejected a request by 58 MPs from the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria seeking a ruling that a parliamentary decision appointing the chair of the Commission for Personal Data Protection is unconstitutional, the Court said in a press release. Twelve constit»»»

British health authorities are scrambling to contain what officials have described as an “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak centred around a university and linked to a popular nightclub in southeastern England. The outbreak in Kent has claimed the lives of two young people — a 21-year-old universi»»»

Credit rating agency S&P Global has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong policy flexibility, fiscal buffers and ongoing economic diversification. In its latest assessment, S&P highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ability to redirect crude »»»

Egypt is accelerating the development of fully serviced industrial clusters within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment and deepen industrialisation, according to official statements following a high-level government review. During a mee»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed that the UAE labour market continues to operate with stability and efficiency, despite ongoing regional developments. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here fo»»»

Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has been tapped by US President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, will appear on Wednesday in front of a congressional committee. The Republican lawmaker from Oklahoma will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Com»»»

2025 brought massive consolidation in the media industry through Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG). Following the mega-merger, Omnicom became the world’s largest advertising holding company, leading to significant restructuring, the retirement of legacy agency networks DDB, FCB, and »»»

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has successfully concluded its Ramadan programme for 2026. As part of the "Ramadan in Dubai" campaign, the CDA has focused on strengthening family ties, supporting the needy, and empowering individuals throughout the Holy Month. The initiati»»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) - February 2026 was the warmest February on record since 1950, reads the monthly climate report published by the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM). February was also marked by exceptionally high temperatures...»»»

European Council President Antonio Costa has rebuked Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky over a recent threat directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelensky suggested earlier this month that he could dispatch the Ukrainian military to “speak” with a “certain person” in the EU – widely understo»»»

China offered on ‌Wednesday what it said would be energy stability to Taiwan if it agreed to Beijing's rule, part of a campaign by China to convince the island of the benefits of "reunification", which it has long rejected. Governments around the world are scrambling for alternative energy supplies»»»

At the start of Wednesday’s plenary sitting, the Vazrazhdane party called in a declaration for the National Assembly of Bulgaria to formulate Bulgaria’s position on carbon emissions trading ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting on March 19, 2026. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, MP»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov emphasized on Wednesday, before the Council of Ministers meeting, that the most powerful safeguard for democracy is active citizen participation. He called on all Bulgarians to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections. “The message I want to send»»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipinos (OFs) have continued to contribute greatly to the Philippine economy, with cash remittances rising to $3.02 billion in January this year, a 3.5 percent increase from $2.92 billion recorded in the same month last year. The growth has highlighted the resilience of Filipinos »»»

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 the efficiency of the production and the stability of supply chains, noting that self-sufficiency has reached 10»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron risks losing his position, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on yesterday’s statement by US President Donald Trump. “I have another question—will the Venezuelan scenario or the Iranian scenario be applied to Macron? In fact, that »»»

Romania's main priority is supporting the integration of candidate states into the European Union, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Tuesday in Trieste, where she attended the ministerial conference marking the 30th anniversary of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI).»»»

“No oil. No money.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to take a hard line on dropping his veto on the disbursement of the €90bn EU loan agreed in December, as Brussels comes up with a face saving solution to end the impasse. »»»

Paris: President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury (pictured) affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a v»»»

Hamas Holds Consultations in Cairo to Revive Gaza Agreement With Israel preoccupied with the war on Iran, Hamas has kicked off consultations in Cairo to overcome obstacles in implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The second phase was supposed to start in mid-January, but ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani has delivered strong reassurances regarding the availability of goods, stability of markets, and the resilience of Qatar’s food security system amid ongoing regional developments. In an interview aired on»»»

At a campaign rally in Eger, Prime Minister Orbán set out a clear message ahead of the election: Hungary’s future depends on preserving peace, supporting families, and maintaining economic stability in a time of growing external pressure. Reflecting on the past four years, the prime minister said t»»»

On March 18, 2014, the U.S. State Department ordered Syria to close its embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates in Michigan and Texas. 1 of 3 | On March 18, 2014, the U.S. State Department ordered Syria to close its embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates in Michigan and Texas. UPI File Pho»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 17: Donald Trump has called on US allies to help the US secure the Strait of Hormuz as the energy crisis intensifies. But after those allies refused to help, Trump promptly threatened NATO. In the midst of the EU's energy crisis, Belgium's prime minister has sugge»»»

In the predominantly Druze city of Aley, located on Mount Lebanon, authorities scrupulously check the identity documents of the many displaced who seek refuge there. They hope the measures will reassure a population fearful of inciting Israeli strikes over the potential presence of Hezbollah milita»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a series of new charitable contributions amounting to QR392,650 in support of the “Relief of Distress” endowment fund. The donations, made by a number of benefactors, will be managed under t»»»

As experiential tourism gains momentum worldwide, regions that offer authentic cultural landscapes and meaningful engagement with local communities are increasingly capturing the attention of international travelers. Colinele Transilvaniei / the Transylvanian Highlands have emerged as one of Romani»»»

Doha, Qatar: The evolving geopolitical developments in the region have reinforced the deep cooperation between Qatar and the United Kingdom, strengthening the partnership further, British Ambassador to Qatar H E Neerav Patel said. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, reaffirming London’s l»»»

In tonight's edition: Russia says it will stop recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine. Also, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country because he fears for his life following January's election. And when Ramadan and Lent overlap in Senegal, this holy period high»»»

Congo-Brazzaville’s incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth term in a landslide win, provisional results showed Tuesday. Sassou Nguesso, 82, is one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, and has been at the helm for a total of 42 years. The main opposition boycotted t»»»

France’s first round of mayoral elections has exposed a deeply fragmented political landscape, with strong performances from both the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) and the far-right National Rally (RN) complicating traditional alliances. As candidates gear up for next Sunday’s runoffs, negoti»»»

With the second round of French municipal elections coming up, we take a look at what was a hot-button, campaign issue in many towns and cities: second homes. In some of France’s coastal and Alpine communities, permanent residents are priced out of buying or renting because of vacation homes. We di»»»

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Economist, Author and Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University. He would argue that these elections should not be read as a clean national barometer of French politics. What they reveal instead is the fragmentation between national narratives and local»»»

Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, welcomed His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, to its production facilities on March 16, 2026. The visit highlighted the strength of Qatar’s domestic food production capabilities and Baladna’s »»»

Britain has been hit by an “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak, the country’s health minister warned Tuesday after two students died from catching a rare bacterial strain of the disease. So far, 15 cases have been reported. The outbreak has been linked to a Canterbury nightclub. The British health »»»