PM Meets Tourism Branch Organizations to Discuss Cabinet's Crisis-Response Measures
The caretaker government is focusing its efforts on summarizing business proposals, which will be combined with the government's analysis, in order to propose the most effective measures possible to address the consequences of the crisis in the Middle East as stated by caretaker Prime Minister Andr»»»
President of Ukraine Arrives in Jeddah
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine arrived in Jeddah Thursday, SPA reported. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.»»»
Qatar Airways updates flight schedule, allows complimentary date changes until October 31
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The updated schedule is valid until April 15, 2026, and adds additional frequencies to over 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network, covering all continent»»»
EU Court Advocate General Issues Opinion on Requirements for Bulgarian National Bank Leadership
EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»
Widespread showers across Qatar as Ras Laffan records highest rainfall on Wednesday
DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released the latest rainfall figures recorded across the country on Wednesday, March 25, showing varied precipitation levels across multiple areas. According to the data issued, the highest rainfall was recorded in Ras Laffan at 45.4mm, followed by Barzan »»»
SAMA Licenses Two Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the licensing of “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to conduct payment services by providing account information—one of the services associated with open banking. The licenses were grant»»»
Turkish tanker carrying Russian crude reportedly damaged in drone attack near Bosphorus
A Turkish oil tanker has reportedly been struck by drones near the Bosphorus after taking on around 140,000 tons of oil at a Russian port, local media reported on Thursday. The ship is blacklisted by the Ukrainian government for transporting Russian goods. The vessel, identified as the Altura, is o»»»
Hezbollah's fate likely linked to US-Iran war outcome
Two days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran adopted a strategy of widening the geographical scope of its retaliation to maximise its chances of survival against a militarily superior opponent. As a result, it summoned Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy, to join the battle. But could its entry into »»»
UAE rains: 15-year-old boy rescued after being swept away in Khor Fakkan valley stream
Khor Fakkan: A 15-year-old Arab boy was rescued unharmed after being swept away by strong currents in a valley in the Al Zubarah area of Khor Fakkan, authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred at around 4.20pm, when the teenager, who was playing near a valley stream, slipped and fell into »»»
Kassandra prison inmate missing, search in progress
A 39-year-old inmate has been reported missing from a prison in northern Greece, authorities said. A search operation is currently underway. The incident took place on Sunday evening at the Kassandra Agricultural Prison, where the man was serving a semi-free sentence under an honor-based supervisio»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Filip Pavlov Deplores Widening Social Inequality
Filip Pavlov, the lead candidate MP of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa, warned on Thursday at a meeting with citizens about the deepening social inequality in Bulgaria and called for urgent measures to support households, the Bloc said in a press release. He noted that, according to data on the »»»
HMC updates access routes at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced changes to access routes at several of its facilities within Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. HMC said that starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026, traffic will be converted to a one-way system at the main entrances of key facilities, including Qa»»»
Iran fortifies Kharg, lays traps as US weighs risky ground operation
Dubai: Almost exactly a month after indirect talks were followed within days by war, Washington is again speaking of negotiations with Iran — even as it weighs a risky ground operation against Kharg Island that could trigger a fresh escalation. Those earlier contacts, involving US envoys and Irania»»»
Heads of Zhogorku Kenesh and State Duma hold talks in Moscow - | 24.KG
Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held talks in Moscow with Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin. The press service of the Zhogorku Kenesh reported. The parties discussed strengthening cooperation in energy, transport, and agriculture sectors. Vyache»»»
Cabinet Chairman participates in meeting of Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - | 24.KG
During his working visit to Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in a narrow-format meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. The meeting addressed a number of issues aimed at furt»»»
Trump Posts About Ukraine's Plan to Give Money to Fund Biden's 2024 Campaign
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday posted a link on his Truth Social to a report by Just The News about intercepted messages of Ukrainian officials who in 2022 discussed diverting hundreds of millions of dollars intended for clean energy to support Former US President Joe »»»
Pentagon Mulling Diverting Weapons From Ukraine to Mideast Amid Depleting Stocks - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DoW) is mulling diverting weapons destined for Ukraine to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran is rapidly depleting critical ammunition reserves, The Washington Post reported on Thursday citing three sources. The decision has yet to be m»»»
China, Russia Should Work Together to Promote Deescalation in Mideast - Special Envoy
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Russia should jointly promote deescalation in the Middle East, Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun said Thursday at a meeting with Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov. "Russia and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, support a ce»»»
World Oil Market to Face Deficit Soon If Strait of Hormuz Blockade Continues - Gazprom Neft
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The global oil market will face a very serious deficit in 2-3 months if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft CEO Alexander Dyukov said on Thursday. "The Middle East conflict is already having a significant impact on the global oil mark»»»
Britain's House of Lords votes for under-16s social media ban again - UPI.com
Britain's House of Lords voted Thursday to try to force through a social media ban for children only two weeks after lawmakers in the lower house overturned a previous attempt. Photo by Pixelkult/Pixabay March 26 (UPI) -- Britain's House of Lords revived an effort to ban children younger than 16 fr»»»
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick to face ethics committee on $5M theft charges - UPI.com
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick will go before the House Ethics Committee Thursday for allegations that she stole $5 million in FEMA funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee will have a rare public hearing Thursday on allega»»»
UAE issues fines up to Dh2,000 for unsafe behaviour during rains
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned of strict penalties for unsafe behaviour during rainy and unstable weather, urging the public to adhere to safety regulations to protect lives and property. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Cl»»»
Tunisias date exports rise in first five months of 2025/2026 campaign
Tuinis, March 26 (TAP) – During the first five months of the 2025/2026 crop season, Tunisian date exports reached 94.1 thousand tonnes compared with 90.3 thousand tonnes during the same period last year, marking an increase of 4.2%, according to a...»»»
Sofia University Rector Dismisses Dean and Deputy Deans of Medical Faculty
The Rector of the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Prof. Georgi Valchev, has terminated the contracts of the Dean and Deputy Deans of the Medical Faculty over irregularities in their election, the university’s press center announced Thursday. The decision follows meetings between the Recto»»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev arrives in Shymkent for EAEU Council meeting - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, arrived in Kazakhstan on a working visit. His plane landed at Shymkent International Airport. He was welcomed there by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kaz»»»
New Deputy Minister of Science appointed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Aziz Mamyrov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the ministry’s press service reported. Today, the new Deputy Minister was officially introduced to th»»»
Suspects in arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances freed on bail - UPI.com
British police said Thursday they had released two men being held in custody on suspicion of carrying out an anti-Semitic arson attack on a Jewish volunteer community organization that destroyed four ambulances. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- Two men suspected of arson with intent to enda»»»
Chile implements historic fuel price hike, raising inflation concerns - UPI.com
Vehicles line up for fuel in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. The transporters’ union, one of the most powerful in Chile, warned that the historic rise in fuel prices announced by Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, will increase costs throughout the country's entire logistics chain. Photo by Elv»»»
Israel says it killed leader of Iran’s navy Alireza Tangsiri - UPI.com
The IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, is seen here in a screenshot from video as it was torpedoed by a U.S. Navy submarine in the Indian Ocean on March 4. The Israeli Defense Ministry said Thursday that it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, the Iranian naval commander responsible for»»»
UAE: Heavy rainfall, strong winds forecast tomorrow
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with some convective clouds, accompanied by heavy rainfall over most areas of the country at intervals, and a drop in temperatures. In a statement, the centre noted that winds will be southeast»»»