Abu Dhabi: Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court, in cooperation with Creative Lab, has opened submissions for the “Family in Frame Award”, a nationwide photography competition aimed at highlighting the importance of family ties and shared values i»»»

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials say was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was killed»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday that Lebanon is "facing one of the most dangerous chapters in its modern history." "The truth is, this is a conflict they (Lebanese people) did not choose and did not want. In the past few weeks, as hostilities intensified, more than 900,000 people—nearly on»»»

Canadians have lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the beginning of 2026, adding pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as it seeks to shield the economy from the impact of US tariffs on Canada. Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.7%, according to the latest labour figures rel»»»

The EU is facing a dilemma that could define its role in the escalating confrontation with Iran. Supporting Washington’s military campaign may strengthen transatlantic unity, but it also risks dragging the continent into a conflict that could trigger severe economic and energy consequences for the »»»

Dubai: India’s largest airline by market size, IndiGo, will introduce a fuel charge on domestic and international routes starting March 14. The airline has cited the additional charge due to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to geopolitical issues in the Middle East. Stay updated: Get the late»»»

Share: Iran has been badly weakened, its ambitions exposed, and its proxies further discredited. Prolonging the conflict now risks turning a limited campaign into another costly Middle East quagmire. President Trump should declare victory now and bring this war to an end. By: Ya Libnan Editorial Bo»»»

The ongoing war in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over Bulgaria’s tourism sector, with early signs already visible in reservations for the upcoming summer season, BGNES reported. According to representatives of the industry on the Southern Black Sea coast, the first effects are being»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) welcomed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution condemning the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar and several other sisterly Arab states. In a statement, the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee, HE Maryam bint »»»

Dubai: The 43rd edition of the Ramadan Nights exhibition has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah, offering a lively mix of shopping, entertainment and cultural experiences during the holy month. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the »»»

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commend the staff of the Crisis Headquarters for their role in the recent evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East and Iran. The operation, described as unprecedented in both scale and complexity,»»»

Dubai: Despite the current geopolitical situation in the region, many entrepreneurs in Dubai continue to remain confident in the UAE’s stability, making it a key reason as to why businesses continue to operate normally amid the heightened tensions. For Frando Sarmiento, partner, co-founder, and adv»»»

Dubai: Luxury hotel rooms that often sell for thousands of dirhams during peak seasons are now appearing on booking platforms for a lower price — as UAE hotels pivot toward residents with sharply discounted Eid staycation offers. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app »»»

The National Accord Bloc of the High State Council issued a written statement, dated 9 March 2026 but only made public yesterday, calling on all relevant Libyan authorities to take the necessary steps against Arkenu Oil Company’s ‘‘corrupt’’ and ‘‘illegal’’ export of Libyan oil. Arkenu is a private»»»

The situation regarding the bases for medical helicopters is worrying, even scandalous, acting Health Minister Michail Okoliyski told reporters on Friday. According to him, there is a risk of failure of the investment under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and a loss of funds: aroun»»»

Beijing: A train from North Korea arrived in Beijing on Friday, China’s railway authority said, as rail service between the two neighbouring countries resumed this week after a six-year pause. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political su»»»

Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen»»»

Located in a prime position within the capital’s Central Business District, Victoria Center comprises approximately 8,600 square metres of Class A office space and holds a BREEAM In-Use certification with an Excellent rating. The integration of this concept further strengthens the building’s positi»»»

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of their age-gating methods. The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat, among»»»

A second week of intense fighting has unfolded across Iran, Israel and parts of the wider Middle East after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets. Images from the ground capture the human impact of the conflict — smoke rising above cities, damaged buildings, e»»»

Sandwiched between social housing blocks and busy train tracks in south London is Britain's most urban riding school, where children from disadvantaged backgrounds learn to ride horses as part of a project aimed at improving their well-being. About 160 children each week attend the Ebony Horse Club»»»

Dubai: When regional airspace closures swept across the Middle East due to the US-Israel-Iran war at the end of February, thousands of UAE residents found themselves stranded far from home. For some, the journey back meant days on buses through desert highways. For others, it meant hopping across t»»»

Dubai: The Philippines has declared Friday, March 20, as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. The announcement has been made during a grand iftar gathering at the presidential palace, where Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has announced receiving two generous donations totalling QR700,000 from benefactors to support students in need through its educational social initiative, Manarat Ilm Project. According to the foundation, the first donation of»»»

A security source has reported that two drones crashed in the Wilayat of Sohar. One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the deaths of two expat workers and causing several additional injuries. The other drone came down in an open area, with no casualties reported. The relevan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sirens went off at Turkiye’s Incirlik airbase, located near the southeastern city of Adana, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu. Quoting the Ekonomim business news website, Al Jazeera said the sirens at the airbase, which is a key NATO facility that hosts US troops, went off»»»

Moscow said on Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on Washington to lift more sanctions as the Middle East war strangles supplies. The United States has eased some oil sanctions on Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting backla»»»

On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 of 4 | President Donald Trump, joined by members of his administration, declares a national emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic during a news conference at the White House in Washingto»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has called on parents to play an active role in educating their family members, particularly children, on how to respond appropriately to alerts issued through the National Warning System. In a statement issued amid ongoing regional developments, the mini»»»

An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. A US official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to»»»

At the latest Government Info press conference, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás addressed tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, energy security concerns, and recent threats directed at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The minister emphasized that Hungary will defend its national »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Originator and the Restorer, who spreads His mercy over His servants— “And He is the Protecting Friend, the Praiseworthy.” (Qurʾān 42:28). Glory be to Him, the Breaker of every tyrant and stubborn oppressor— “Indeed, the seizure of your Lord»»»

Police shot and killed a man on Thursday after he drove a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, where a large-scale law enforcement operation is now under way. The city's county sheriff confirmed the fatality and reported that a security guard had also been inj»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has declared in his first public statement read on state television Thursday, that he would keep the Strait of Hormuz shut to pressure the United States and Israel, as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of winding down. Iran's new supreme leader »»»

A new violent escalation in Lebanon – but in reality, the war that began in 2023 never truly stopped. According to the United Nations, the ceasefire signed in November 2024 between Hezbollah and Israel has been violated more than 14,000 times by Israel. Then, in late February, Iran’s supreme l»»»

Footage from January and February 2026 captures Israeli aircraft spraying herbicides over agricultural land in southern Syria. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to a farmer who described the significant losses resulting from these spraying operations. Videos sent to our team show Israeli planes fl»»»

In Beirut, refugees from conflict zones like Sudan and Ethiopia have once again been caught up in war — the very thing they hoped to leave behind in their home countries. FRANCE 24's reporter spoke to families sheltering at a Jesuit church in the Lebanese capital, who »»»

A passenger that departed from Dandong in China arrived in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Thursday evening, state media said, after a six-year hiatus following strict border closures enforced in 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid. China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Originator and the Restorer, who spreads His mercy over His servants— “And He is the Protecting Friend, the Praiseworthy.” (Qurʾān 42:28). Glory be to Him, the Breaker of every tyrant and stubborn oppressor— “Indeed, the seizure of your Lord»»»

Share: People watch a plume of smoke rising following an Israeli missile strike in the neighbourhood of Bashoura in central Beirut on March 12, 2026. © Joseph Eid, AFP Several Israeli strikes targeted a building in the heart of Beirut on Thursday, with Israel threatening to “do the job on the groun»»»

Share: PHOTO- The strike in Beirut wounded four people © Ibrahim AMRO / AFP When an air strike hit their Beirut neighborhood, people were angry with Israel, but they reserved their deepest rage for Hezbollah, for dragging Lebanon into the Middle East war. Israel and the United States launched huge »»»

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on oil tankers and freight ships in the Gulf, after Iran threatened to open fire on any vessels trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, in response to US-Israeli attacks. In recent days there has been a grow»»»

The effort is expected to meet some opposition from the House GOP. A housing affordability bill sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., easily passed the Senate on an 89 to 10 vote, but it may face a tough time in the House of Representatives. File Photo by Jemal Count»»»

Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices soaring. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the Middle East war could lead to "the largest supply disruption" in »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Ramadan has long been one of the most cherished periods of the year in Qatar, defined by spirituality, hospitality, and deep-rooted social traditions. This year, however, the holy month has unfolded against an unusual and tense backdrop. The ongoing regional conflict and the »»»

A driver who rammed his vehicle into a large Jewish temple in Michigan on Thursday afternoon is dead, officials say. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard told reporters the suspect drove his vehicle through the doors of Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield and then down a hallway when his veh»»»

Fishermen in Gaza say they are facing their toughest conditions since the start of the Israeli war, with Israeli forces preventing them from accessing the sea to earn a living and exposing them to gunfire or arrest, both during periods of truce and even after the ceasefire reached last October. Isr»»»

Share: People inspect a damaged car in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Ramlet al-Baida at Corniche Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY The death t»»»

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued on Thursday his first statement, highlighting his attitude towards the latest developments of the US-Israeli war on Iran and his election. Ayatollah Khamenei said ,”We are keen on friendly ties with regional states, y»»»

Geneva: The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced on Thursday that the number of registered displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to over 816,700. The UN agency, via its X account, stated that many families remain without safe shelter, noting that collective she»»»