Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue
Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»
Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»
Artemis II crew, rocket ready for launch this week in Florida - UPI.com
1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on the launch pad at Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA said on Sunday that they are looking at an 80% chance for weather that will allow Artemis II to launch on April 1. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 29 (UPI) -- NA»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan
DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»
Ministry temporarily shuts three food establishments in March for regulatory violations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has ordered the temporary administrative closure of three food establishments in Qatar during the month of March, due to violations of applicable food safety laws and regulations. Gorkha Meat Trading Company, located in Al Shahaniya Municipality, was ordere»»»
After spotting a force from the Israeli enemy army positioned inside a house on the outskirts of the town of Beit Leef, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 20:00 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a drone strike and achieved direct hits: statement 46 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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CBL signs contract to print LD 30 billion of new LD-20 denominations – more denominations, including LD 50, to be printed this year
An anonymous ‘‘Central Bank of Libya (CBL) official’’ briefed local Arabic-language media yesterday that the CBL had signed a new contract the previous day with a printing company worth 30 billion dinars of the “20 dinars” denomination. This comes in addition to the previous contracts worth 60 bill»»»
Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot
Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 8:30 AM on Sunday, 29-03-2026 a Merkava tank on Al-Sala’ Hill in Al-Qantara town with an attack glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:30 AM on Sunday, 29-03-2026 a Merkava tank in Al-Qantara town square with a loitering glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US worked with terrorist groups in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Joe Kent
The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said. Kent, who resigned as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center in protest of »»»
Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions
Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»
Deadly floods and storms hit Afghanistan, toll rises
Kabul: Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could»»»
Kim Jong Un watches new missile engine test aimed at US reach
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the US mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim's stat»»»
Pakistan to Host US-Iran Talks
US-Iran talks may take place in Islamabad in the coming days, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. All parties have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s mediating role, he added, noting that China “fully supports” the initiative.Earlier on Sunday, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, »»»
Economy Ministry forms Syrian-Romanian business council
Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision forming the Syrian-Romanian Business Council from the Syrian side as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. According to the decision, Nour Eddine Abdul»»»
Humpback whale stranded for third time in Baltic Sea
Berlin: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has become stranded for a third time, experts said on Sunday, just hours after the animal had freed itself from a sandbank. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal was first spotted in the early hours of Mond»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: April 19 Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
MoEHE launches Psychological and Behavioral Health Program under Government Scholarship
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counseling and Behavioral Health Program as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Clini»»»
Grounds Developments enters Red Sea market with Tamaraya project in South Hurghada
Grounds Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s Red Sea market with the launch of its first coastal project, Tamaraya, located in South Hurghada. The company, founded by Youssef Fekry and led by industrialist Ali Fekry, operates in real estate development and investment, leveraging experi»»»
Writer Philippe Sands to Visit Sofia for Lecture and Public Discussion
Professor Philippe Sands will deliver a lecture in Sofia titled "Is International Law Still Our Shared System of Values?", Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski said on Sunday. The event, organized jointly with the French Institute, will take place on April 2. Sands will address topics such as the »»»
UAE and Congolese Presidents discuss regional developments and bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, to discuss the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their im»»»
Series of storms to usher in rain, cooler air to the West - UPI.com
California's Bay area is expected to receive light rain showers through the middle of the week along with a dip in temperatures. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo After a notable stretch of record-breaking heat across the western U.S. through mid-march, multiple storms moving into the»»»
A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning
DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»
Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez-Acha. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, parti»»»
Arab League Council at ministerial level approves nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy as Secretary-General
Cairo: The Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, during its 165th ordinary session held today via videoconferencing, unanimously approved the nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy, the Arab Republic of Egypt's candidate, for the position of Secretary-General of the League to»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez Acha. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
Report: Iran’s Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon Despite Expulsion
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the »»»
American University of Beirut moves to online learning after Iran threats
The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target U.S. universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the re»»»
Iran's ambassador won't leave Lebanon despite expulsion
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the »»»
Minister of Housing & Construction discusses PPP investment projects with Libyan Egyptian Joint Venture private company
The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a mee»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Widen Its Invasion of Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. “We are determined»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: These Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
Netanyahu asks army to 'further expand' buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had ordered the military to “further expand” a security zone in Lebanon as Israel continues its campaign in the neighboring country. “In Lebanon, I have just ordered the military to further expand the existing security zone,” Netanya»»»
Regional tensions redirect capital, strengthening Egypt’s real estate appeal
Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts across the Middle East are reshaping regional investment flows, with capital increasingly shifting toward markets perceived as more stable and resilient. In this evolving landscape, Egypt’s real estate sector is gaining traction as a relative safe haven, »»»
Air India, Air India Express to operate 20 GCC flights on March 30
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the GCC region on March 30, 2026. The schedule includes 10 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, which are subject to slot availability and other prevailing conditions at the departure ai»»»
Beirut Rescuers Risk Their Lives to Save Animals
Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals Lebanon uses two-w»»»
Iranian Armed Forces Await US Ground Operation – Military Command
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian armed forces have long awaited the start of a US ground operation in Iran, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "In response to [US President Donald] Trump's recent threats regarding a»»»
AWACS' Destruction is a Major Loss for US Military – Ex-DoW Analyst
The destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft in Saudi Arabia by an Iranian missile strike is a serious blow to the US military, former US Department of War analyst Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik. The US has a limited number of E-3 aircraft, which are base»»»
Iran warns against U.S. ground troops; targets Israeli industrial site - UPI.com
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 12, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 29 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning Saturday against a possible ground troop invasion»»»
NDA’s 350-hectare Sirte Agricultural Project No. 87 reaches 80% completion - supporting food security and reducing dependence on imports
The National Development Agency (NDA), controlled by the Hafter family, reported last Friday (27 March) that its Sirte Agricultural Project number 87 has reached 80 percent completion. The project focuses on cultivating strategic grains, primarily wheat and barley, across an area of 350 hectares.»»»
Swiss Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors, Survey Finds
The vast majority of Swiss want stronger protection for children and teenagers on social media, according to a survey published on Sunday, as governments and courts worldwide intensify scrutiny of Big Tech over its impact on young users. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's G»»»
Humpback Whale ‘Timmy’ Struggles to Escape Shallow Waters off Germany
A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long ordeal that has put its survival in doubt. The plight of Timmy, who is thought to measure 12 to 15 meters in length, shows the diff»»»
‘JD or Marco?’: Iran War Raises 2028 Stakes as Trump Weighs Vance vs. Rubio
As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing »»»
Arab Foreign Ministers Name Nabil Fahmy as Arab League Chief
Nabil Fahmy, then Egypt's Foreign Minister, speaks during the opening session of the Syrian Donors Conference at Bayan Palace Liberation Hall in Kuwait City January 15, 2014. (Reuters) Arab foreign ministers agreed unanimously on Sunday to nominate Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary-genera»»»
France Condemns Houthis for Entering Middle East War
France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Netherlands’ Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalatio»»»