Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, supported Manhal Al Sharif, 47, a Syrian national, through his treatment journey for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Al Jalila Foundation covered the full cost of his care at Dubai Health’s »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened the booking phase for Hajj packages for domestic pilgrims, allowing Saudi citizens and expatriates with valid residency permits to select and reserve their pilgrimage packages. The ministry said applicants who previously registered their i»»»

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country. Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodríguez at the presidential palace in Caracas»»»

Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»

Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»

Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»

Historians are calling for a time-out on a law seeking to declare a small Canadian town in Nova Scotia as the "birthplace" of modern ice hockey, with critics saying the puck was first dropped elsewhere decades prior. Melissa Sheehy-Richard, a lawmaker in Nova Scotia's legislature, put forward the b»»»

"The number of explosions, the destruction, what is happening - it's unbelievable," says Salar, whose name has been changed. Iran's capital, Tehran, is under heavy attack since strikes began on 28 February, as the US and Israel target military and political sites in a bid to weaken the Islamic regi»»»

As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»

Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir toured Alexandria to review progress on the rehabilitation and modernisation of the historic Raml Tram, a flagship national project aimed at upgrading urban mobility and easing traffic congestion across the coastal city. The 13.2-kilometre line, comprising 24 st»»»

Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue intense strikes across the country. An official said there had been many requests from people wanting to attend the three-day event at a Tehran prayer compl»»»

The Yes, Bulgaria political party proposed in a video published on Facebook on Wednesday that Bulgaria, together with Romania, request consultations under Article 4 of the NATO Treaty. The party's co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev specified that this does not mean military intervention, but Bulgaria and Roma»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly on Wednesday defeated at first reading draft legislation cancelling an option of the State assigning private enforcement agents to recover public claims. The bill revising the Private Enforcement Agents Act was tabled by the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) Parliamentary »»»

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has called on India to return to the “negotiating table,” while asserting that New Delhi and Kabul have only seen a “fraction” of Islamabad’s military capabilities. In an address to the joint session of Pakistan’s parliament on Monday, Zardari said war was a las»»»

Qognifly, a Romanian deep-tech company specializing in autonomous counter-drone systems (C-UAS), has announced the public launch and entry into a new consolidation phase for Drone Wall, an integrated detection, tracking, and interception architecture developed by Romanian engineers and validated in»»»

Manila: The Philippines does not lack leaders. It lacks alignment. In a nation of 7,641 islands — fragmented by geography, up to 187 languages, history and politics — no single party, alliance, or strongman can carry the weight of national transformation alone. Also In This Package Philippine passp»»»

The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition has filed documents with the Central Election Commission to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Applicants are required to submit a list containing the names, personal identification numbers and handwritten sign»»»

There is no increased migration pressure on Bulgaria in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said here on Wednesday. “There is no reason for us as a state to worry about any increased immigration pressure in connection with the conflict in the Middle»»»

The Defence Angels European Network (DAEN), the first pan-European Business Angels network dedicated to investments in defence and security technologies, has launched its operations in Brussels, bringing together investors from 16 countries. Romania is part of the initiative’s governing structure, »»»

Dubai: For months, cinema lovers in the UAE have been buzzing about Marty Supreme the critically acclaimed sports drama starring Timothée Chalamet that became one of the most talked-about films of the last year. Directed by Josh Safdie and released globally on December 25, 2025, the film finally ma»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index plunged more than 12 percent to close at 5,093.54 amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict. Photo by Yonhap Seoul »»»

Approximately €630 million will be available in 2026 for those applying to the EIC Accelerator, a Horizon Europe funding program that provides support to startups and SMEs, says Ovidiu Mihăilă, founder of fundingloop, a consulting company for deep-tech businesses interested in accelerating innovati»»»

So far, 12 parties and 10 coalitions have submitted registration documents, said Rositsa Mateva, spokesperson and deputy chair of the Central Election Commission (CEC), speaking on Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on Wednesday. A total of eight parties and five coalitions have so far been regist»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»

Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»

Dubai: Supermarket shelves across the UAE remain stocked with months of staple supplies, even as geopolitical tensions place renewed focus on shipping lanes, freight costs and energy markets. Retailers and supply chain leaders say the system is absorbing stress without disruption, supported by buff»»»

DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observe»»»

A fundamental political shift in Iran followed by its reintegration into the global economy could boost European Union output by as much as 0.7% and deliverbns of euros in additional income, according to a study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the Austrian Inst»»»

The funding will be used for the construction of Enery’s Ogrezeni hybrid project in Giurgiu County, Romania, combining photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery energy storage. With an installed capacity of 761 MWp / 534 MW AC and more than 1 GWh of battery storage, Ogrezeni will be among the large»»»

Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev will contest the April 19 snap parliamentary elections at the head of a newly registered coalition, Progressive Bulgaria, he announced on social media on March 2. The move was widely »»»

Three people have been detained in Belgium as part of a probe into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Cameroon linked to the country's secessionist rebellion, Belgian prosecutors say. They are suspected to be leaders of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), a militia fighting for the »»»

President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of the US operation in Iran. In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the threat from Iran had been "untenable" despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Lawmakers ar»»»

1 of 9 | Years after the conviction and death of Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department’s release of files on the investigation into him, at the direction of Congress, is bringing consequences to some of his associates. File Photo courtesy of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice/ EPA-EF»»»

Share: Israel sent troops entered southern Lebanon . March 3, 2026 Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel in the wake of the U.S.-Israel»»»

The common refrain out of the EU right now as Iran is being violated by the US and Israel’s giant missiles, is that it’s time for Tehran to just sit back and take it, and then reason with the attackers. “It is essential that the war does not spread any further. The Iranian regime has choices to mak»»»

In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) called for the amendment of the HoR’s internal regulations, in a partially veiled effort to control the unilateral decision-ma»»»

Patriotism, when it is genuine, is a matter of care, not declarations and demonstrations, said Yes, Bulgaria party Co-Chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev on Facebook on Tuesday on the occasion of the national holiday - March 3. "Today's date is above all an opportu»»»

Riyadh, March 3 (SANA) Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned in the strongest terms an Iranian attack that targeted the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “The Kingdom confirmed that the Iranian attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh constituted a clear violation of i»»»

Lime has announced the launch of LimePrime, its new monthly subscription plan aimed at frequent users. The company says the new offer is designed to provide more predictable pricing through fixed-fare rides, alongside additional benefits. LimePrime complements the existing LimePass prepaid minute p»»»

Dubai: Bitcoin fell sharply after briefly reclaiming the $70,000 mark, retreating in tandem with global equities as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped as »»»

Dubai: As tensions rise across parts of the Middle East, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to “stay put” and prioritise safety while efforts to organise repatriation continue. In a briefing, Marcos has noted that the situation on the ground remai»»»

The deputy head of Hezbollah’s political council, Mahmoud Qmati, on Tuesday issued a statement addressed to the residents of south Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah had maintained its “patience” after the 2024 ceasefire agreement for “their sake” and to “avert aggression,” hoping that the state would »»»

A Republican lawmaker has accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to distract the public from the Epstein scandal by embroiling the country in a conflict with Iran. Representative Thomas Massie’s comments come after the release of millions of pages of files on late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein»»»

Dubai: Iranians living in Dubai say they feel protected and grateful for the UAE’s safety, even as they hope for peace back home. Iranian businessman Navid Hamedi calls the UAE “incredible.” Actor Soroush Helali says he would always choose Dubai over returning to Belgium, since he holds his passpor»»»

The UK is still working closely with the US, a cabinet minister has insisted, after President Donald Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was". Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said he understood the president had not been satisfied that the UK was not invo»»»

Qatar's LNG production halt due to Iranian strikes will not immediately affect Japan's energy supply, and if there is any impact, Japan could tap the spot market or utilities could buy from each other, Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Akazawa told a regular press conference that Qatar»»»

A bilateral meeting was held between Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev and Blue Networks CEO No Sun Yeon. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and implementing modern en»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has activated a key cross-border rail connection in a move designed to safeguard transport continuity and reinforce logistical resilience during a period of heightened regional risk assessment. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Rail, in coordinati»»»