Dubai: Dubai’s property market is holding steady despite recent geopolitical tensions, with landlords staying put while buyers and tenants adjust their decisions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Smart Bricks shows that around 85% of landlords are not consider»»»

A closed-door meeting of the ruling Socialist Party parliamentary group on Saturday was marked by reported tensions and verbal clashes between Prime Minister Edi Rama and senior lawmaker Elisa Spiropali, according to local media reports. The meeting was held at the Palace of Brigades, reportedly sa»»»

Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) on Saturday condemned the "odious crime" committed that day by the Zionist occupation, following a deliberate attack targeting working journalists in southern Lebanon.This...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal 28-03-2026 18:42 PM Hezbollah Military Media Office Log»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters struck a Hummer vehicle, a radar site, and Merkava tanks and hit a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles with»»»

An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Reuters reported. Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni's brother, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, had also been killed in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Sirens sound in Ramot Naftali due to fears of drone infiltration 28-03-2026 15:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s Islamic Re»»»

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Share: BY ISABEL DEBRE Ali Shoeib, a well-known reporter for Lebanon’s Al-Manar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Fatima Ftouni from Al-Mayadeen was also killed in the same strike. One of two journalists killed in a strike on southern Lebanon on Saturday was targeted for bein»»»

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Al-Manar TV correspondent Ali Shoaib was martyred in an Israeli airstrike that directly targeted a journalists’ vehicle in the Jezzine district of southern Lebanon. Also martyred in the attack were Al-Mayadeen TV correspondent Fatima Ftouni and cameraman Mohammad Ftouni. Shoaib had served as a corr»»»

Share: An Israeli first responder walks from the site of a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Maya Levin) Major developments we’re following: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel on Saturday, raising concerns ab»»»

President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli strike that killed a journalist for Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV and another for the pro-Hezbollah Al-Mayadeen channel in southern Lebanon on Saturday. "Once again, the Israeli aggression violates the most basic rules of international law, international humani»»»

Three Lebanese journalists were killed on Saturday by an Israeli strike that targeted their vehicle in southern Lebanon, a military source told AFP. Veteran reporter Ali Shouaib of Hezbollah's channel Al-Manar and Fatima Ftouni of Al-Mayadeen, seen as close to Iran, were killed near Jezzine, alongs»»»

Around 50 tonnes of waste were collected from a green area in the Lyulin 10 borough on the first day of Sofia's spring cleaning campaign, Mayor Vassil Terziev told journalists on Saturday as he launched the annual initiative organized by Sofia Municipality. The campaign, which continues on Sunday, »»»

The Palestinian Authority has condemned the recent eviction of multiple families from their homes in east Jerusalem and urged the international community to take "firm measures" to halt the displacements. Several families were removed from their homes in the neighborhood of Silwan in Israeli-annexe»»»

Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»

In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»

Hezbollah is preparing for a prolonged fight in south Lebanon and is insisting on an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any ceasefire takes effect, to avoid a repeat of the last war’s outcome, Lebanese sources following the group’s talks with officials said. Continued Israeli troop b»»»

Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, our team reports from the eastern city of Benghazi. Although the security situation there is now relatively stable, reunification does not seem to be on the immediate agenda, with Libya still ruled by two differen»»»

The Hungarian government has filed criminal charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi, accusing him of spying in cooperation with foreign intelligence services, state news agency MTI reported on March 26, citing the weekly press briefing by Gergely Gulyas, the minister heading the Pri»»»

The Hungarian government has filed criminal charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi, accusing him of spying in cooperation with foreign intelligence services, state news agency MTI reported on March 26, citing the weekly press briefing by Gergely Gulyas, the minister heading the Pri»»»

I’m not a natural risk-taker. I like stability, predictability, the comfort of knowing what comes next. Nor am I a purist or rigid conformist — I bend, negotiate, and adapt. And yet, life has pushed me to crossroads that changed me. Moments where every choice felt like a gamble, where hesitation ca»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the curren»»»

Thirty-eight people were detained during Friday's specialized police operation in Blagoevgrad Region, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev told a news briefing here on Friday evening. The operation covered not only crimes against citizens' political rights but also the wh»»»

The US-Israeli war against Iran is unlikely to lead to "regime change", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, as the month-long conflict showed no signs of abating. "Is regime change really the goal?" he said at a forum in Frankfurt organized by the FAZ newspaper. "If that's the goal, I don»»»

The United Nations said Friday it had launched an $80-million appeal to address the urgent humanitarian needs of nearly two million refugees in Iran and their host communities as the Middle East war rages. Iran hosts the largest number of refugees in the world and has a significant migrant populati»»»

A joint training exercise between servicepersons from the Naval Special Forces unit of the Bulgarian Navy and personnel from 42 Commando of the United Kingdom's Royal Marines took place from March 18 to 27, 2026, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry's press service said on Friday. During the exercises, h»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

The number of citizen reports of electoral crimes has increased several times, said caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to journalists on Friday following the Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Sofia. Over a very short period, the Interior Ministry leadership has managed to convince people tha»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

The Bishkek City Court has upheld the verdict in the high-profile Kempir-Abad case involving 22 activists, politicians, and journalists, leaving the lower court’s decision unchanged. Following closing arguments and final statements by the defendants, the court retired to deliberate and delivered a »»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims' identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investig»»»

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 »»»

“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»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Ma»»»

Dubai: Heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UAE have disrupted delivery services, with major platforms showing closures, delays and limited availability across several areas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Customers opening apps on Friday morning were met with fewe»»»

Telegram traffic is collapsing in Russia as state telecommunications operator Rostelecom registers a near-total disappearance of WhatsApp usage following a prolonged series of regulatory restrictions, the company's president has said. »»»

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

Baghdad: Iraq has reiterated its unequivocal rejection of any attacks or targeting of Gulf countries and Jordan, emphasising that Arab security is an integral part of its own national security and that regional stability serves the shared interests of all. In a statement issued Thursday, the Iraqi »»»

Miglena Temelkova has been re-elected for a second term as Chair of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Bulgaria. The decision was made at a General Reporting and Election Assembly of the Council of Rectors, held in Sofia on Thursday. Temelkova, who serves as »»»

Dubai: Two women have died after drowning in a water pool along a wadi in the Wilayat of Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate in western Oman, authorities said. According to the search and rescue sector, the incident occurred when one of the women fell into the water, prompting the other to attempt a re»»»

TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Thursday that the company made a decision not to declare force majeure to any of its liquefied natural gas customers, and that it would respect all the LNG contracts in terms of price and ⁠volume. Qatar, the world's biggest ⁠LNG producer, has declared for»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met an Emirati family during a visit to a restaurant in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, in a moment that reflected his close connection with the community. Images shared on social media showed Sheikh Mohamed warmly interacting with family »»»