Türkiye said on Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that had entered its airspace and warned that it would move against any such threats, which increasingly pose a test for Ankara and the alliance. The incident in southern Türkiye marks the second intercepted »»»

Bulgaria has received assurances from Iran that it faces no danger and is not considered a target, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said Monday in an interview on the programme “Face to Face” on bTV. Neynsky said: “At the start of the conflict, the charge d’affaires of the Bulgarian emba»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried the State of Qatar's full solida»»»

Dubai has retained its position as the world’s cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year, according to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, reinforcing the emirate’s global leadership in quality of life, sustainabili»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash stressed that the sacrifices of the UAE’s martyrs will remain a lasting source of pride and honour for the nation. In a post on X, Gargash said: “May God have mercy on the martyrs of the nation, the loyal falcons of our armed forces who fell while carrying out their nat»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has underscored that it gives importance to children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite sev»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar has underscored that it gives importanceto children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite seve»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the sisterly United Arab Emirates, its government and people, over the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qata»»»

Hundreds of teenage Croatians have reported for compulsory military service – for the first time since their country scrapped the requirement in 2008. Training will take place at barracks in three locations around Croatia, with recruits expected to report to the facility nearest to their homes. The»»»

Five members of the Iranian women's football team have taken refuge in a safe house in Australia following their elimination in the Asian Cup, sources have told the BBC. The women had been due to fly home, but supporters had raised fears for their safety after the team declined to sing the national»»»

Twenty-three people have been rescued by helicopter crews in Ontario, Canada, after the ice shelf they were standing on broke, sending the group floating into Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police said on social media that the rescue began around noon (16:00 GMT) on Sunday after "winds and current »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty today, Monday, March 9, 2026. "The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest con»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest condolences and»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International has begun receiving donations from benefactors to support its Eid clothing project, launched as part of the association’s Ramadan campaign “Jood.” The initiative aims to bring joy to underprivileged families as Eid Al Fitr approaches. This year, the projec»»»

The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the heinous Iranian attack targeting a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate, describing it as part of Iran’s ongoing criminal aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The council renewed its condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest possible terms, of Iran's heinous attack on th»»»

Manila: Metro Manila’s housing shortage is one of the most visible signs of rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements in this city of 14.8 million people account for roughly 3 million people, or about one in four residents. They have grown along riverbanks, railways, and unused government land for d»»»

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

An Israeli airstrike and tank shelling killed six Palestinians, including two women and a girl, in separate attacks in Gaza City on Sunday, the deadliest incidents in Gaza since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began a week ago, health officials said. Mohamed Abu Selmia, the head of the Al Shifa Hosp»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday, announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, a new commercial office development delivered ahead of schedule. This comes as demand for office space in the district continues to rise. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council, in its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HEHassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim reiterated its strong condemnation of Iran’s blatant aggression against the State of Qatar and its continued military attacks using ballistic missiles, drones, and warplanes, in flagrant violat»»»

A 10% increase in oil prices over the course of a year could raise global inflation by around 40 basis points and reduce global economic growth by between 0.1% and 0.2%, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cited by Agerpres. Georgieva prese»»»

More than 200 guests, including families, community leaders, and distinguished personalities, gathered at the Khalidiya Palace Hotel in Dubai to attend a special Ramadan Iftar dedicated to People of Determination. The evening, organised by JYK Community Services in partnership with Westfield Event »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community partnerships that promote environmental awareness and strengthen a culture of sustainability in society. This comes through its collaboration with th»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to holistic education, a team of students and teachers from The Next Generation School (TNG), recently returned from a profound five-day educational Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The journey was meticulously des»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a time of heightened geopolitical tension in the region and widespread feelings of uncertainty, mental health experts say it is important for individuals and families to adopt practical coping strategies to protect their emotional well-being. Periods of instability can trigger heigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a number of lectures and outreach gatherings for expatriate communities during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan from February 23 to 27. The events were delivered in several languages and addressed Ramad»»»

Oil prices came off earlier highs on Monday but were still up more than 15% at levels not seen since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent crude futures were up $15.51, or 16.»»»

Damascus, March 9 (SANA) Syria said it will allow staff of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and their families to transit through its territory in response to the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. Saad Baroud, director of the Department of International O»»»

Malaysia said Sunday that the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 ended in January without locating the aircraft, 12 years after the jet carrying 239 people disappeared in one of aviation’s enduring mysteries.  The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missi»»»

Iran launched new attacks after naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of its late supreme leader, as his successor—a move rejected by US President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, both sides struck new targets, including civilian sites, with Bahrain reporting damage to a key desalination plant and Israel hit»»»

Dubai: After five years of rapid expansion, analysts are forecasting a period of price moderation as new supply enters the market. However, they are optimistic that even though prices may soften over the next 12 to 18 months, a steady increase in the emirate's population will be able to absorb the »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attack that targeted a residential facility in Al Kharj City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of two civilians and the injury of others, and considers it a flagrant violation of international»»»

Share: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly sinc»»»

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. On Saturda»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Despite exceptional challenges, Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has laid the foundation stone for the ‘Ahl Qatar Village’ project in Damerjog, on the outskirts of Djibouti City, under the patronage Minister of the City, Urban Planning and Housing»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ramadan is an opportunity to restore health and well-being, according to Dr. Aba Sellimi, family physician at Al Sheehaniya Health Centre, affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). With more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan having passed, it beco»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways intends to operate a number of flights in the coming days to support passengers whose travel has been affected by the current situations in the region, and to facilitate their return to their families as quickly and safely as possible, in line with the statement issued by the»»»

Thousands of travellers waited in hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel - who have been working without pay during a partial US government shutdown. Photos show people standing in long queues at check points managed by the Department »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence as part of his continued follow-up on the current situation. Sheikh Mohamed’s visit aimed to review the latest developments related to defence and militar»»»

Iran's Health Ministry said 1,221 people had been killed and between 9,000 and 10,000 wounded since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, with 200 of the dead being children and teenagers under 18, ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour told ILNA on March 6. »»»

Dubai: A new Kuwaiti drama series titled Ghalat Banat has started airing during Ramadan this year. The series takes viewers back to Kuwait in the 1980s and tells the story of a family whose life changes after one mistake made by a daughter. The story shows how fear of shame can affect a whole famil»»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 394 people over the past week, including 83 children and 42 women, the health minister said Sunday, after Israel expanded its attacks to a hotel in central Beirut. Health minister Rakan Nassereddine said at a press conference that nine rescue workers were amon»»»

Laws designed to give women equal economic opportunities are only partly enforced worldwide, leaving billions unable to fully participate in the global economy and costing countries as much as a fifth of their potential output, the World Bank said in a report. »»»

Laws designed to give women equal economic opportunities are only partly enforced worldwide, leaving billions unable to fully participate in the global economy and costing countries as much as a fifth of their potential output, the World Bank said in a report. »»»

Laws designed to give women equal economic opportunities are only partly enforced worldwide, leaving billions unable to fully participate in the global economy and costing countries as much as a fifth of their potential output, the World Bank said in a report. »»»

Laws designed to give women equal economic opportunities are only partly enforced worldwide, leaving billions unable to fully participate in the global economy and costing countries as much as a fifth of their potential output, the World Bank said in a report. »»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority organised the second Ramadan Forum for 2026 under the theme “Family, Marriage and Childbearing,” highlighting the importance of strong family foundations in society. The forum was held at Majlis Al Fares Al Shahem 2 and attended by Brigadier Salem Abdullah bin »»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) marked Zayed Humanitarian Day with a series of community and humanitarian initiatives reflecting the values of generosity and solidarity championed by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan »»»

Dubai: Amid the ongoing Iranian aggression on the UAE, the large Indian expat community here has chosen not just to stay put, but also to serve their second home in different capacities. Indian expat community groups known for being at the frontline of volunteering services during the COVID-19 pand»»»