The mother of a 10-month-old baby has been arrested after doctors found serious burns and fractures on the infant’s body, a local news website said Friday. The injuries were discovered when the baby arrived at the General Hospital in Pyrgos on March 12, the report said. The medics who examined the »»»

Doha, Qatar: On day 28 of the Middle East conflict, heightened security alerts have been issued as Iranian aggression against GCC countries continues. Stay tuned for more updates: 10:15am Doha Time Qatar issues National Emergency Alert Qatar’s emergency services issued a heightened security alert, »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

Oil prices fell Friday after Donald Trump again pushed back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though most equities also dropped as traders shrugged at the news following a series of conflicting messaging from the White House. The US president had warned last Saturday he would obli»»»

JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s consumer economy is poised to emerge as a key engine of growth this year, underpinned by rising household incomes, expanding retail activity, and a rapid shift toward digital commerce, as the country builds on its strong economic fundamentals and diversifica»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the operation in Venezuela proved financially beneficial for the United States. "We had 100 million barrels of oil in the first week. We more than paid for the entire attack. In fact, we made probably four or five times more than the cost of »»»

Police have detained the woman suspected of carrying out a series of knife attacks in central Sofia that left four foreign nationals injured. The victims, all German citizens, were treated in two hospitals in the capital and are now out of danger. The suspect, identified as a woman in her late 30s,»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

1/29Ratul Goswami captures lightning lighting up the skies over Dubai.Ratul Goswami 2/29A flash of lightning over Expo Centre, Al Taawun, Sharjah, captured by Resmi Manojkumar.Resmi Manojkumar3/29Lightning lights up Sheikh Zayed Road in this shot by Vidushi Somani.Vidushi Somani4/29Water flows thro»»»

New Delhi: India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. "In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced", Finance Minister N»»»

Iraq on Thursday condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory. The Iraqi foreign ministry "affirms the government's categorical condemnation of any aggression or targeting of t»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday, the State Department said, adding he expressed "gratitude" to KRG for enabling oil from Iraq, including from Iraq's Kurdistan, to reach global markets. "The secretary also expresse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s emergency services issued a heightened security alert, sending screeching messages on phones across the country — the first in a week. The alert asks people to stay indoors and away from windows, and suggests an incoming missile or drone. Within few minutes the security threat »»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela's diplomatic delegation has launched a working visit to Washington, completing its initial meetings with US State Department counterparts, Oliver Blanco, Venezuela's vice minister of Foreign Affairs for North America and Europe, said. "We are in Washington represen»»»

SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (Sputnik) - Cuba will continue to defend its sovereignty at all costs, despite the massive negative effect of the US energy blockade, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga said on Friday. At an expanded meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Shymkent»»»

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Dubai: In a display of nature’s power, Burj Khalifa has been struck by lightning during the recent evening storm, as heavy rains have swept across the UAE this week. The moment has lit up the skyline, leaving residents both in awe and at the same time reassured of the tower’s advanced safety design»»»

The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, is participating in the activities of the CERAWeek conference, one of the most prominent international gatherings in the energy sector. Under the 2026 theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics,” th»»»

The US Treasury Department has said that President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future American paper currency, marking a historic first for a sitting president. The move is part of preparations for the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a statement released on Thursday, the Tr»»»

In the dry-season heat of northern Thailand, Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes, blasting tinder with leaf blowers and cutting through brush with machetes, while others scan for smoke on live feeds from their phones. Across about a dozen villages in the hills of Doi Suthep-Pui National Par»»»

Nizhny Novgorod Oblast of Russia will ship 198 tons of peat soil to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. According to the service, inspectors have issued export certificates for peat soil with a total weight o»»»

Following the recent unveiling of details regarding the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s unique development philosophy is emerging. At a time when global real estate markets often fluctuate with geopolitica»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shake hands on Thursday during a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this handout photo from the Belarusian presidential press service. Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/EPA SEOUL, March 27 (UPI) -»»»

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran's Revolutionary Guards as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital curre»»»

The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government Affairs submitted for public discussion a draft law proposing to suspend the provision allowing cremation in Kyrgyzstan. The initiative concerns Article 24 of the Law «On Burial and Funeral Affairs,» which permits the construction of crematori»»»

The Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence Department has shared videos showing their teams rescuing residents trapped by floodwaters amid ongoing heavy rains in the emirate. Specialised field teams were deployed across multiple locations, using rescue vehicles and equipment to ensure swift assistance and sa»»»

A low-pressure system named “Deborah,” already forming north of the Adriatic Sea, will sweep Greece from west to east in the coming days, meteorologists warn. Former National Meteorological Service director Theodoros Kolydas said the approaching storm “requires attention,” with possible Friday afte»»»

At Thursday’s Government Info press briefing, Gergely Gulyás outlined the government’s position on an unfolding espionage case, linking Ukrainian intelligence activity to individuals connected with the Tisza Party. Opening the briefing, Minister Gulyás stated that recent developments have placed al»»»

“We call on President Zelenskyy to call back his agents – Hungarians will decide their own future," PM Orbán said. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary rejects any attempt by Ukraine to influence its domestic politics and elections, speaking at a campaign rally in Törökszentmiklós. At the cente»»»

A banner highlighting "Heroes in American Education" hangs from the Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 1, 2026. On Thursday, it was announced the department would be relocating. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The Department of Educ»»»

On March 26, an event dedicated to the opening of the tourist season was held at Sulaiman-Too National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex. The Osh City Hall reported. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, local authorities, the Consulates of Russia, Kazakhs»»»

The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Artemis programme and its partnership with NASA following the agency’s decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, highlighting the country’s continued focus on advancing its lunar capabilities. MBRSC emphasise»»»

New Delhi: The Indian government has dismissed rumours suggesting a possible nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Iran conflict, calling the claims “completely false”. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no proposal under consideration for any such restrictions, urging the public not »»»

Emilbek Baltagulov has been appointed Director of the Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic Hall named after T. Tynybekov. The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The appointment took effect on March 25, 2026, and the contract includes a three-month probati»»»

The implementation of Kara-Balta — Chaldovar road reconstruction project was discussed at the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Baktyluu Mombekov and Regional Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Ay»»»

Authorities in Osh continue demolishing illegal structures that obstruct road infrastructure, the City Hall reported. According to the press service, the measures are being taken as part of efforts to restore order in the city. Structures that do not meet architectural standards, unauthorized const»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, reversing part of the previous day’s decline and drawing renewed attention from buyers tracking short-term swings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:22 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh535.50 per gram, up fro»»»

Four men have been arrested in the Salamina area by a special Athens Police task force targeting illegal waste disposal. The suspects, aged 28, 29, 43, and 56, were caught making four separate trips in a truck, dumping inert materials and rubble at an unauthorized site. The 56-year-old drove the ve»»»

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said the US is conditioning post-war security guarantees on Kyiv ceding the Russian-occupied Donbas, as Washington pushes for a swift end to the war. Zelensky warned such terms would weaken Ukraine’s defences and embolden Moscow, amid uncertainty over future U»»»

A crude oil tanker sailing from the Russian port of Novorossiysk to Istanbul was hit by a naval drone near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait Thursday morning, Turkey's Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. No one was injured in the attack, which Uraloglu said had targeted the s»»»

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a proposed reform that would allow member states to deport migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to offshore detention facilities outside EU borders. Migrant arrivals to Europe have declined in recent years, shifting the focus to repatria»»»

In Hungary, mayors now have the right to "select" residents of their towns after a new law was passed last summer. The far-right mayor of Pilis, a town of 12,000 inhabitants, is one of them. One former resident of the town, who was forced to leave, explains why he believes the procedure is discrimi»»»

A NATO report on Thursday said military spending by European allies and Canada rose by 20 percent in 2025. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded that NATO partners significantly boost defence expenditures, with leaders agreeing at a summit last year to spend 5 percent ​of»»»

G7 nations want to "create the conditions for lasting peace and stability" in the Middle East, ‌France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at a two-day conference outside Paris on Thursday. The talks aim to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war.  ‌France's foreig»»»

Restrictions that had left Moscow residents without mobile internet for three weeks – with the Kremlin citing “security” – were lifted on Wednesday while St Petersburg endured a third consecutive day of outages. Some fear an attempt to isolate Russians from information from the outsi»»»

Russia's spring offensive in Ukraine is expected to focus on the so-called "Fortress Belt" ​of heavily defended cities in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which Moscow has repeatedly demanded Kyiv relinquish in return for peace. Speaking on FRANCE 24, retired Vice Admiral of the US Navy Robert B M»»»

The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say. With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader»»»

Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents heard several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted this month. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. Leban»»»