GENEVA: Ambassador Nasir Al-Hayen, Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, has expressed the GCC Group’s welcome of the UN Human Rights Council's consensus adoption of a resolution condemning Iranian attacks in the region. Speaking on»»»

In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the Sofia City Court (SCC) found material breaches of procedure in an indictment brought against former Sofia deputy mayor Nikola Barbutov and three co-defendants, referred it back to the prosecution for streamlining, and terminated the instant proceedings. The SCC »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has begun addressing the status of holders of expired visit visas, Umrah visas, transit visas and final exit permits, following disruptions that prevented their departure amid current regional conditions. The ministry said the measures apply to visas that »»»

Sharjah: Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel as unstable weather continues to affect parts of the emirate, with Sharjah Police warning that reckless outings during heavy rain could endanger lives. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News ap»»»

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has announced it is shutting down its Sora app, which went viral last fall as a platform for sharing AI-generated short videos but also raised concerns over realistic deepfakes. In a brief statement on X on Wednesday, OpenAI said it is “saying goodbye to the Sora app,” without »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's parliamentary delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Biljana Pantic Pilja, met on Wednesday with the chairman of the Hungarian parliament's foreign affairs committee Zsolt Nemeth, who is on an official visit to the National Assembly o»»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faced a sharp electoral setback Tuesday as her Social Democrats slid toward their worst result in more than a century. Despite broad international backing for her firm stance toward Washington over Greenland, domestic concerns over migration and the cost of l»»»

Holcim Romania has signed a funding agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the Carbon Hub CPT01 project, a carbon capture and storage initiative aimed at reducing industrial emissions. It is the first funding awarded to Romania through the E»»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the April 19 elections, Wednesday's media attention has centred on disinformation, vote-buying and potential coalitions. Other key stories include the Justice Minister's efforts to have a new acting Prosecutor General appointed, fuel and food prices, fiscal policy, recyclin»»»

Unlike some other countries in the region, Pakistan has maintained supply continuity through long-term contracts and a diversified generation mix. With Strait of Hormuz tensions still boiling, Pakistan could reportedly face an LNG shortage within ten days. Ali Khizar of Business Recorder told Sputn»»»

Fuel prices on forecourts have started to fall after the Irish government cut taxes on petrol and diesel. The reductions kicked in at midnight last night meaning fuel leaving depots from then onwards was subject to the lower excise rates. From midnight the excise duty was cut by 20 cent on a litre »»»

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) – Central banks have successfully managed exceptionally difficult circumstances over the past five years. We are now in the final phase of reducing inflation and have created substantial policy space to address future shocks. Yet, with stability still out of reach, conti»»»

Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»

The United States is preparing to send elite airborne troops to the Middle East, marking a fresh escalation in its military posture amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. At least 1,000 — and potentially up to 2,000 — soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy in the comin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that the 12th edition of Qumra will be held online from March 27 to April 8, 2026, ensuring the continuity of one of the region’s leading film industry platforms amid current regional developments. The decision underscores Qatar’s commitment »»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»

Joanna Harrison never wanted to speak about the abuse she faced at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Like many survivors, she says Epstein's assault filled her with shame and embarrassment. But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by »»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the United States had been negotiating with an unnamed Iranian leader whom he described as a "top person". Media reports have since speculated that the Iranian interlocutor could be 64-year-old pilot and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher G»»»

AMMAN — Indo Jordan Chemicals Co (IJC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), on Tuesday has been awarded the 2026 International Safety, Health and Environment Excellence Award by the British Safety Council, in recognition of its adherence to advanced occupational »»»

If the price of oil hits $150 a barrel it will trigger a global recession, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Larry Fink, who leads the world's largest asset manager, said if Iran "remains a threat" and oil prices stay high it will have "profound implications" for the world »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has testified in the trial of a former congressman accused of lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government, becoming the first serving cabinet member to take the stand in a criminal trial since 1983. Prosecutors say former congressman from Miami David Rivera illega»»»

Senior US military officials are looking into the possibility of deploying airborne troops to capture Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, the New York Times has reported, citing American defense sources. The US struck military targets on the island sitting around 25 kilom»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met on Tuesday with Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs Victoria Tiblom and Yunus Emre, who are on a working visit to Belgrade. "During the meeting, which was also attended by Head of the Council »»»

1 of 5 | US President Donald Trump speaks with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense and John D. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas»»»

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency" on Tuesday, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East conflict. The state of emergency was declared just hours after the country's energy secretary said the P»»»

Dubai: The UAE's largest private education group has applied to reopen select schools from next week, with a focus on supporting senior students ahead of crucial examinations. GEMS Education, which operates dozens of schools across the country, confirmed to Gulf News on Tuesday that it has formally»»»