Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik speaks during a briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul on Friday. The presidential office said South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE. Photo by Yonhap South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude »»»

This article is a direct translation of the original article written in Arabic. The current security escalation in the Arabian Gulf cannot be seen as a brief flare-up within the familiar pattern of clashes the region has long endured. Rather, it should be understood as a genuine structural test of »»»

Get ready for Ramadan 2026 in the UAE with some of the best upcoming tech deals. If you’ve been planning to upgrade your smartphone, the iPhone Air and iPhone 16 are set to be offered at attractive prices, perfect for early planners. And it’s not just iPhones: we’ve rounded up five other top tech d»»»

Israel launched overnight into Friday air strikes on several towns in southern Lebanon. "Enemy warplanes launched nighttime strikes on the towns of Srifa, Aita al-Shaab, Touline, Sawana and Majdal Selm," the National News Agency reported. Another strike targeted the eastern Lebanese town of Doures »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has forecast light to heavy rainfall across the Riyadh region from Friday through Monday, March 6 to 9. Areas expected to witness rains include Riyadh, Al Dilam, Al Muzahimiyah, Durma, Marat, Shaqra, Al Ghat, Al Zulfi, Al Majma’ah, Thadiq, Huray»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Explosions heard in central ‘Israel’ after Iran launched salvo of missiles 06-03-2026 10:39 AM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah fighters yesterday launched dozens of anti-tank missiles at Israeli army positions from a depth of 6 to 7 kilomete»»»

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo early Friday. No damage or injuries were reported. The Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens said the epicenter was located in the sea about 156 kilometers southwest of the island, with a foca»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov stated on Friday that Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict in the Middle East and in no way participates in the actions of Israel and the US towards Iran. He attended a parliamentary sitting in which he responded to topical oral questions concerning the gove»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia said Friday it would ban social media access for children under 16, citing threats from cyber-bullying, online fraud and internet addiction. "Accounts belonging to children under 16 on high-risk platforms will start to be deactivated, beginning with YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Ins»»»

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attends a National Assembly session in Seoul on Friday. Cho said that Ukraine assured him that captured North Korean soldiers would not be sent to Russia. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Friday that Ukraine has assured him that two North Korean soldiers capt»»»

The Municipal Court in Visoko registered two entities as sole owners of land belonging to the Serbian Orthodox Church /SOC/ in Olovo, which is impossible, Đorđe Radanović, president of the Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Serbs in the Federation of BiH /FBiH/, told SRNA. Radanović poin»»»

Dubai: Tamil actor and politician Vijay, who also heads Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was seen with actor Trisha Krishnan at a wedding reception in Chennai earlier this week. Videos from the event, shared widely on social media, show Vijay in traditional attire carrying a bouquet, while Trisha wore an »»»

Dubai: The Philippine president is set to raise the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and call for peace during his engagements at the United Nations (UN) in New York from March 9 to 10. The president is expected to use the international platform to call for restraint and adherence to international»»»

Dubai: The world’s largest and most famous dog show, Crufts, has opened in the United Kingdom, drawing thousands of dogs and enthusiastic spectators from around the globe. More than 20,000 dogs of various breeds, sizes, and personalities are participating in the four-day event, which is considered »»»

Authorities rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said. One of the rescue operations involved a merchant ship, while the missions were also supported by aerial surveillance from Frontex, the European Un»»»

The National Assembly will hear on Friday caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev regarding the dismissal of officials in the Ministry of Interior who are leading the investigation into the Petrohan case. The decision was approved by MPs with 153 votes in favour, 3 against, and 25 abstentions. The »»»

Australia ‌has raised concerns with China following an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between two military helicopters, the defense department said on Friday. An Australian military helicopter was flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea when it was intercepted by a Chinese helicop»»»

The Israeli military said on Friday it had hit a Hezbollah command center and drone depot in a "broad-scale wave of strikes" overnight in Beirut's southern suburbs. The strikes came after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for the area, home to hundreds of thousands of people and a stron»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of distance learning, emphasising that remote education is a shared responsibility among students, schools, and families. The Ministry stressed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Faithful to the strategic partnership that binds it to Qatar, France immediately and at the highest level, expressed its solidarity with Qatar, the French embassy in Doha said in a statement. The statement state that the President of France H E Emmanuel Macron spoke with Amir H H Sheik»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) held a meeting of the Executive Management Committee, chaired by Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, President of QU to discuss measures to ensure the continuity of educational and research activities in light of the current circumstances. The committee reviewed operational proce»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announcedthat the Qatari AmiriAir Defense Forces repelled a drone attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base. The announcement followed a national emergency alert at dawn, which elevated the security threat level. Later, a warning alert from the Ministry of Interior said the "»»»

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert across Dubai, urging residents to seek immediate shelter following warnings of a potential missile threat. In a message sent to mobile phones across several areas of Dubai, the ministry instructed the public to move at once to the »»»

Experimental musician Look Mum No Computer, who will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, says he's surprised the BBC chose his "completely wacky" song as this year's entry. Titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, it's an overstuffed sandwich of a song - full of chanted hooks and crunchy keyboards tha»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov confirmed in parliament that he has asked the Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, to study the possibility of relocating U.S. military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia’s civilian airport, ensuring they have the necessary logistical support. Gyurov emph»»»

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the deaths of two pilots after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission. The pilots — Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar — sustained fatal injuries in the cr»»»

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light for the manu»»»

Life has started to partially return to normal in Israel as the number of missiles fired from Iran has dropped sharply and been partly replaced by attacks from Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say have had a more limited impact. Despite continuing military operations against Iran and Le»»»

Doha, Qatar: The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) called yesterday for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East, while emphasizing the GCC states’ right to self defense. In a joint statement issued after »»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways said that flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The company added that it will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. The carrier said that it was»»»

South Korea’s Unification Ministry called Friday for pursuing a political declaration formally ending the Korean War, in a report submitted to the National Assembly. This 2022 photo shows the Panmunjom truce village straddling the border between the two Koreas. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | Li»»»

Dubai: Calling all Dhurandhar 2 fans! The countdown is finally over. After weeks of rampant speculation, fan theories, and social media buzz, Dhurandhar producers Jio Studios and B62 Studios have officially announced that the trailer for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge will drop tomorrow at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new investment cash endowment worth QR100,000, donated by a Qatari benefactor to support the “Waqf of Waqfs” initiative under the endowment fund for charity and piety. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received yesterday phone calls from Advisor to the President of Brazil H E Celso Amorim, Advisor to the President of France H E Paul Soler and Advisor to the Chancellor of Germany »»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have already begun to climb in some areas, with gas station owners linking the increase to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Operators in the Ruse region say the impact was felt unusually quickly after the outbreak of hostilities, as wholesale fuel prices reacted a»»»

On March 6, 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers flying from Britain began the first daytime attacks on Berlin. 1 of 6 | The B-17G Fortress Miss Donna Mae II is damaged after drifting under another bomber during a raid over Berlin on May 19, 1944, as part of World War II. On March 6, 1944, U.S. »»»

82% of Romanians choose their job based on salary, but work-life balance keeps them loyalHalf of them consider a second job as economic caution deepens, and turn to AI for professional advice 43% of talent would quit jobs that didn’t fit their personal lives Job vacancies requiring AI skills have r»»»

The government adopted on Thursday a memorandum approving Romania's taking out a loan of up to EUR 300 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).The money will be used to finance the National Integrated Plan in the field of Energy and Climate Change (PNIESC), und»»»

Romania has fuel reserves that can cover its domestic demand for the next five months, in the hypothetical and excluded situation in which not a litre of diesel or gasoline would any longer be refined or imported, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Thursday at a press briefing following a governme»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday the conviction of a Romanian citizen in the Russian Federation, in a case that has been monitored since December 2024."We confirm the conviction of the Romanian citizen. We have been following the case since December 2024. We have repeatedly req»»»

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, had a bilateral meeting on Thursday in Brussels with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), discussions focused on the main security developments at»»»

Romania has requested, through the European civil protection system, the organization of approximately five flights for the evacuation of approximately 1,000 Romanian citizens from the Middle East, announced the Government's spokesperson, Ioana Dogioiu.She was asked, on Thursday, in a press confere»»»

Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday that there are currently 800 requests for consular assistance from Romanians in the Eastern Hemisphere - Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.She explained that, beyond the Middle East region, the conflict has disrupted access routes and airline operations th»»»

On a visit to Poland on Thursday, Romania's President Nicusor Dan met Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk to discuss defence cooperation." By fostering deep economic and defence industry cooperation between our nations, we are building a solid European defence base, able to deter threats in our ne»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Thursday that he will not convene the CSAT regarding the situation in the Middle East as long as the events do not pose "an immediate danger" for Romania."We have not convened the CSAT and we will not convene it as long as things do not pose an immediate and direct»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment of some US Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea to be used in the war against Iran. Cho was responding to questions at a parliamentary hearing following »»»

Rating agency Fitch affirmed that Saudi banks have solid capital and liquidity buffers, making them less vulnerable to the impact of the recent regional conflict that has followed attacks launched by Israel and the US on Iran on February 28. “The effect (of the regional conflict) on Saudi banks’ cr»»»