The UAE air defence systems on March 24, 2026, engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,806 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 m»»»

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, gave followers a glimpse of the city’s rainy weather as he drove around Dubai. In a video shared with his 17.6 million Instagram fo»»»

North Korea will never relinquish its status as a nuclear-armed state, state media reported leader Kim Jong-un as saying on Tuesday. Speaking after his reappointment to head the State Affairs Commission, Kim called the policy "irreversible" and vowed to intensify efforts against what he described a»»»

The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which he said marked a rupture for German ties with its biggest post-war ally. In a scathing verbal attack, Frank-W»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over two-thirds of UK residents view the country as unprepared for a military conflict, the Sky News broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing a study from UK polling firm Public First. Meanwhile, around 40% of respondents predict the UK will face war within five years, the broadca»»»

Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov Tuesday said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) deals with data and facts, and what it does is extremely important "as it helps us understand what is happening with climate and the environment and enables us to make forecasts". He »»»

Apparent US-Israeli airstrikes hit a headquarters of Iraq's Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and a residence belonging to its leader on Tuesday, an escalation of US-Israeli strikes on one of Tehran's main regional allies. PMF leader Falih al-Fayadh was not present when his residence wa»»»

During a working visit to Talas region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the construction of several social facilities. The Cabinet’s press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev visited Balastan children’s entertainment center, which is currently under »»»

Share: Photo Mourners carry the coffin of Saad al-Baiji, the Popular Mobilisation Forces’ Anbar operations commander, who was killed in airstrikes that targeted a PMF site in Iraq’s western Anbar province, during his funeral, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad Apparent U.S.-Israel»»»

Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war. AFP images showed rubble-strewn streets and the side of a building in Israel's commercial hub in ruins, as first res»»»

Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the Islamic Republic. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assur»»»

Dubai: As Israeli and US strikes continue to erode Iran’s political and military leadership, one figure is increasingly moving to the centre of power in Tehran: parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — a veteran insider now seen as a crucial link across the Islamic Republic’s fractured system. »»»

The Bulgarian authorities carried out a major operation against counterfeit currency, seizing more than one million euros in fake banknotes in Sofia and detaining four people, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Georgi Kandev announced on social media. The arrests involved two Bulgarian and»»»

Stockholm: Sweden's government on Tuesday said it would put forward a bill introducing a requirement for migrants to adhere to an "honest living" or face deportation. The country's right-wing government, which came into power in 2022 vowing to get tough on immigration, is currently trying to rapidl»»»

Dubai: A luxury off-plan apartment has been sold for Dh84.6 million in Dubai’s Jumeirah 1 district. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to data from the Dubai Land Department’s Dubai REST platform, the apartment covers approximately 11,566 square feet (around 1,0»»»

President Donald Trump (R) sits with Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi of Japan during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Earlier in the day, the President and Takeuchi exchanged views on Iran, energy, and issues in the Indo-Pacific regio»»»

Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has been officially recognised as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, becoming the first hotel in the UAE to earn this distinction. The recognition underscores the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism and measurab»»»

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed three people including a three-year-old girl on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district result»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened on Tuesday to conduct "heavy" missile and drone attacks on Israel in what it described as support for Lebanese and Palestinian civilians. "We warn the regime's criminal army that if its crimes against civilians in Lebanon and Palestine persist," Israeli forces»»»

1/7Anastasios Chalkidis, head of the Agricultural Association of Veria, tends blooming peach trees near Veria in northern Greece during the vibrant spring blossom season.AP2/7People play with a ball among blooming peach trees during a public event near Veria.AP3/7Peach trees bloom between mid-March»»»

Doha, qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Eidiya ATMs across the country will be closed today, March 24, 2026. A total of 43 Eidiya ATMs were opened on March 10, 2026, at nine locations as part of QCBs effort to preserve Qatari tradition of gifting money to young children on Eid Al F»»»

Osh State University has developed a startup project to grow artichokes and produce dietary supplements from them. The initiative won the national competition Student Startup 2025 and received a grant of nearly 800,000 soms. According to the university’s press service, the project is being carried »»»

Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the country. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Launches 78th Wave of Attacks, Vows ‘Negotiations Are Conducted with Missiles’ 24-03-2026 11:41 AM Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports three Lebanese martyred, including a child, and four injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»

Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

The government of Slovenia has introduced new restrictions on fuel purchases and temporarily cut environmental taxes, as it steps up efforts to address ongoing disruptions in petroleum supply. Prime Minister Robert Golob s»»»

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) posted record-high financial results for 2025, driven by unprecedented investor activity, and said on March 23 it expects a revival in initial public offerings (IPOs) alongside the rollout of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and AI products in 2026. »»»

Sharjah: Quick action by Sharjah Police and ambulance teams helped save the life of a young boy after severe traffic congestion caused by heavy rain delayed his journey to a critical chemotherapy session. The incident unfolded on Monday, the first working day after Eid, as unstable weather conditio»»»

HEADLINES Tuesday’s print media focus on rising prices, cross-border shopping, and pressures on households and infrastructure. 24 Chasa leads with a report that Bulgarians are increasingly travelling to Serres, Greece, where food prices are said to be around 30% lower, reflecting growing sensitivit»»»

Saudi Arabia's state news agency (SPA) said on Tuesday that the World Economic Forum ⁠had postponed its Global ⁠Collaboration and Growth Meeting, originally ⁠set for April 22–23 in Jeddah, following consultations with the Saudi Ministry of Economy and ⁠Planning, citing ⁠current regional development»»»

Iranian police arrested 466 people accused of online activities aimed at undermining national security, state media reported on Tuesday, in one ‌of the biggest ‌security sweeps ‌since ⁠the start of ⁠the war with Israel and the United States. Iranian media have reported more ⁠than 1,000 ‌arrests ‌ov»»»

March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Washington, D.C., are hunting for at least two suspects after a U.S. Park Police officer was shot while on undercover duty in the nation's capital. The shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. EDT Monday near the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and the 4600 block o»»»

Dubai: As UAE authorities open the door for private schools to apply for a return to in-person learning, one of the country's biggest education groups has moved swiftly to request the resumption of classroom teaching from next week. Taaleem, which has a portfolio of 37 schools schools across the UA»»»