Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held inside mosques across the country, with outdoor prayer grounds not to be used this year. In a statement, the authority said the decision applies nationwide, confirming that »»»

Manufaktura in Łódź opened on May 17, 2006, after a three-year revitalisation costing over EUR 200 million, transforming the ruined Poznański factory into a modern retail, cultural, and entertainment complex. The project, involving around 3,000 people, became one of Europe’s largest post-industrial»»»

Growing demand for infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and cloud services is driving the development of the data center market in Europe, according to CBRE’s “European Data Centres” report. Poland is beginning to play an increasingly important role in this process. Experts estimate th»»»

More than half of SME owners do not understand how e-commerce platforms work, 43% are unfamiliar with customer service tools, and nearly half do not use cybersecurity technologies. At the same time, 64% see digitalisation as key to growth. Over the next 12 months, micro firms plan to spend about PL»»»

Spain’s King Felipe VI has acknowledged that the Spanish conquest of the Americas involved “much abuse” and “ethical controversies,” a rare admission by the Spanish crown, which has never issued a formal apology to its former colonies. Spain’s conquest of Mexico began in 1519, when Hernan Cortes le»»»

1 of 7 | US President Donald Trump meets with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in the Oval Office Tuesday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House on Tuesday during their annual St. Patrick's »»»

A fireball meteor seen over Cleveland, Ohio, on NOAA's GOES lightning mapper on Tuesday. Image courtesy NOAA GOES EAST Residents across Cleveland reported a sudden boom that shook windows and startled neighborhoods Tuesday morning as a meteor blazed overhead. National Weather Service offices in Cle»»»

Greek taxi drivers will walk off the job Wednesday, on the second day of an open-ended strike over proposed new legislation they say threatens their livelihoods. The bill would allow private hire vehicles with drivers to operate under the same terms as taxis, a move union representatives say amount»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Moonsighting Committee will meet tomorrow after Maghreb prayer to sight the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr. The announcement was made by the UAE Council for Fatwa. Senior religious scholars, astronomers and officials will gather to revie»»»

A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster". An official in Italy, one of nine EU countries to write a joint lett»»»

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»

King Felipe of Spain appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico by acknowledging abuses carried out by his country during its conquest. But in doing so he has reopened a fierce debate over the colonisation of the New World. The arrival of Spaniards in America from the late 15th Centur»»»

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said on Tuesday that the UAE may join international efforts led by the United States to ensure the safety and security of the Strait of Hormuz. He noted, however, that no formal plan has yet been agreed upon and tha»»»

A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over her handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, wrote in the subpoena letter »»»

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017. Trump announced Tuesday that he is delaying his planned trip to visit Xi. File Photo Thomas Peter/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by HelpingAnimalsLive&Overcome (@halonokillrescue) March 17 (UPI) -- A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties. The HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter in Sebastian s»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and internationa»»»

The pace of military escalation in the Middle East is accelerating as the confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its third week, with intensified missile and drone exchanges and rising tensions spilling across the Gulf, amid faltering diplomatic efforts. In a major development, Israel claimed»»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments sector recorded solid growth at the start of 2026, with exports rising by 11% year-on-year in January, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE). Export shipments reached $299m in January 2026, compared with $270m in the same month of 2025, reflecting conti»»»

Egyptian real estate developer M squared has awarded a construction contract worth EGP 1bn to REDCON Construction to execute and complete 59 residential buildings at its Masyaf Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast. The 18-month contract covers the delivery of 376 residential units, including lag»»»

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar remains well-prepared to ensure the steady availability of essential goods, highlighting long-standing contingency plans and robust supply mechanisms. In an interview with Qatar Television»»»

Police on the southern island of Crete on Tuesday broke a criminal ring suspected of having brought hundreds of Pakistani immigrants into Greece over the past two years on fraudulently-secured work visas. A total 21 people have been arrested, including the alleged ringleader. Sixteen of the suspect»»»

Senate Republican leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters that the White House's proposal makes concessions to Senate Democrats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- The White House is reviewing a proposal from Senate Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Securit»»»

“The UAE’s pharmaceutical ecosystem is capable of responding efficiently to various regional and global developments," said Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), as she visited a number of pharmaceutical factories across the UAE to ensure the sustainability »»»

Vienna, Mar. 17 (SANA) A Syrian delegation, headed by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, met on Tuesday with the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) John Brandolino, and Chi»»»

Authorities in Lebanon now see little option but to seek a humanitarian truce during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, after ceasefire efforts in the war between Israel and Hezbollah collapsed against entrenched positions on both sides. Israel is demanding Hezbollah’s “complete surrender” before halting op»»»

A Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat can stand trial in connection with the killing in 1961 of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister. Etienne Davignon, now 93, is accused of involvement in the unlawful detention and transfer of Lumumba and of his degrading treatment. Davignon wa»»»

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has dragged top EU officials into his April re-election battle, even as the EU itself warned against “adversaries … in the system” on election integrity. EU institutions unveiled a deal with Ukraine on Tuesday (17 March) to fix a damaged Russian oil pipeline su»»»

As the US-Israeli war against Iran entered its 18th day, fast-moving geopolitical shifts in the Middle East have again thrust Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states into focus as a pillar of global economic stability, particularly in energy markets, international trade, and supply chains. As supply »»»

The widow of late journalist and publisher Giorgos Trangas has been released on bail after testifying on tax evasion charges totaling €13 million, her lawyer said. Maria Karra was granted release on a €100,000 bond and a ban on leaving the country. She has been under investigation since February 20»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Service and Reserve Service Authority has denied messages circulating about recruits reporting to bus locations or national service centres as false and not linked to any official entity. The authority urged recruits to obtain information only from approved official sources »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Leader to Fighters: You Are Heroes of War 17-03-2026 19:54 PM Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem in an image from arc»»»

At a school-turned-shelter in Port Sudan, rehearsal is a modest affair, but three years of war and the humble surroundings do little to dampen the sweet tunes rising from the two musicians. With piles of bedding pushed to the side, the lone singer croons along to the melodies of a keyboardist -- pa»»»

Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin has thanked Donald Trump for "affirming the tremendous bonds" between Ireland and the US during a meeting in the Oval Office. He met the US president at the White House as part of the leader of Ireland's annual visit to Washington DC for St Patrick's Day. During »»»

Dr Atanas Atanasov is the new head of the Executive Agency Medical Supervision (EAMS), the Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday. Atanasov graduated from the Varna Medical University. Completed his residency in Surgery in Sofia. Holds a PhD in Public Health and Health Management. Experience in the»»»

Khartoum: As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Sudanese markets are alive with activity, even as soaring prices and ongoing conflict strain household budgets. In Khartoum, Port Sudan, and Wad Madani, families crowd stalls in search of new clothes, sweets, and basic food items-the staples of the holiday. At t»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management compan»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to travel to China in a bit over one month, after postponing the trip slated for the end of March due to his war on Iran. "We have a very good working relationship with China, so we're making it in about five or six weeks," Trump told reporters in »»»

If the Middle East war spreads, it could create a "permanent" refugee crisis, Türkiye’s top diplomat warned Tuesday as Lebanon said Israel's bombardment had displaced over a million people. "If the war... spreads, there is a possibility this will turn into a permanent refugee crisis with refugees s»»»

At least 23 people have been killed in a suicide bombing in Nigeria. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Suspected suicide bombings in Nigeria have killed at least 23 and injured 108 in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The bombings hit a post office, a weekly marke»»»

After a 17-year closure, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, officially opened Tripoli Zoo today after the completion of its renovation and rehabilitation by the Tripoli General Services Company. The Zoo will open to the public on the first day of Eid. ‎During his tour of th»»»

An uneasy quiet has fallen on the streets of the usually bustling southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre. Israel has told civilians in the city – the fifth-largest in Lebanon and one of the oldest in the world – to leave their homes as its war with the Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah intens»»»

Chiang Rai, Thailand: From the capital Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the far northern reaches of the country, drivers and riders in Thailand queued for petrol Tuesday as shortages worsened and price rises loomed. Authorities imposed a cap on the retail price of diesel after the regional conflict disrupt»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Channel 12: 20 missiles were fired from Lebanon at Galilee, air defenses activated 17-03-2026 18:38 PM Latest News Urgent News Zion»»»

An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The war, now in its third week, and its shockwaves on food and fuel costs could price families out of staple foods f»»»

Lebanon transferred more than 130 Syrian detainees to their home country on Tuesday, a Lebanese judicial official and Syrian state media said, as part of an agreement the two sides signed last month. Overcrowded Lebanese prisons host more than 2,200 Syrians held on various charges. Many are still a»»»

President Joseph Aoun made two phone calls Tuesday to Minister of National Defense Michel Menassa and Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, offering his condolences for the death of three soldiers in the South as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Zibdine-Nabatieh road. Aoun strongly condemn»»»

A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the country posed no imminent threat to the United States. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center (»»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE should expect wet weather during Eid Al Fitr 2026. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across different areas of the country from Saturday 21 March through Tuesday 24 March. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»

Dubai: If confirmed, the killing of Ali Larijani would mark one of the most consequential blows to Iran’s ruling system since the start of the war — and arguably even more destabilising than the loss of its supreme leader. Unlike Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose authority was ultimately rooted in his »»»