A Cuban national was arrested at Athens International Airport after police found about 43 kilos of smuggled Havana cigars in his luggage. Authorities said that the passenger, who had arrived in Athens via Turkey, carried a total of 2,806 cigars of various brands. The total taxable value of the ciga»»»

Lübeck, Germany: A humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast since early this week has freed itself and swum into deeper waters, rescuers said Friday. A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlant»»»

Early this morning, Friday, ‘Israel’ launched a new aggression on Beirut’s southern suburbs without prior warning, targeting the Al-Ghadir area adjacent to Beirut International Airport. Local sources reported significant damage to a residential building after the attack struck an apartment in the H»»»

Cairo: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held two phone calls with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Turkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, to discuss rapidly evolving developments and military escalation in the region, as well as jo»»»

Entrepreneurial ambition, backed by long-term investment and execution, defined Carmistin’s trajectory in recent years. This was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Justin Paraschiv, Founder & President of Carmistin The Food Company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year – award power»»»

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

Few moments signal the maturity of a business as clearly as its transition to the capital market. For Cris-Tim Family Holding, this step marked both a validation of its growth and a new phase of development, recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the company received the Public Listed»»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, killing two people, according to the health ministry. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the southern sub»»»

In a letter Friday to the Israeli military’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, mothers of soldiers called for an end to the further ground offensive into Lebanon. The group, Parents of Combat Soldiers, includes 600 military parents. The letter said the military was receiving orders from politici»»»

The Saudi Embassy in Beirut said in a statement Friday that the decision is related to the “repercussions of the current events” taking place in Lebanon. The embassy added that Saudi Arabia’s travel ban to Lebanon has been in place for years. Israel has moved thousands of troops across the border i»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backin»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Ministry of Health says 5,492 Israelis have been hospitalized since the start of the war 27-03-2026 12:37 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

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Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

Rustam Koshonov has been relieved of his post as Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Antalya, the presidential administration’s press service reported. According to the statement, the decision was made following the completion of his diplomatic mission. Koshonov was appointed head of the Consulate Gene»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday the execution of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, a coordinated missile and drone strike conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted oil storage tanks and depots in»»»

The Israeli army shelled Friday al-Naqoura, al-Bayyada and Shamaa in south Lebanon with white phosphorus bombs after Hezbollah claimed attacks against troops trying to advance there. The troops were advancing from Deir al-Seryan toward Al-Qussair, media reports said, while Hezbollah claimed attacks»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall swept across the UAE, impacting several areas in Sharjah, where roads were left waterlogged and movement slowed for both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles were seen navigating through rain-soaked streets as residents made their way cautiously amid the downpour. The unstable »»»

Dubai: Travellers arriving in Dubai are being greeted with a special commemorative passport stamp celebrating the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup, as the emirate gears up for one of the world’s richest and most prestigious horse racing events. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate»»»

The sixth meeting of heads of railway administrations of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Bishkek, resulting in the signing of a final protocol. According to Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, participants discussed the development of international freight transport, infras»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes create major sonic booms over Lebanon’s coast and areas across the country’s south 27-03-2026 12:43 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

New guide highlights precautions, alerts, and responsible behaviour. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, has released the Safety and Awareness Guide for Workers. The guide covers key topics such as»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have activated a comprehensive emergency response plan to deal with the current low-pressure weather system, focusing on coordination, technology deployment and increased field readiness to safeguard the public, a senior official said. Brigadier Turki Abdulrahman bin Fares, Dire»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 09:10 Friday, Islamic Resistance fighters ambushed an Israeli force advancing from Al-Bayada toward Shama, engaging it with light and me»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC issues new statement: Strait of Hormuz has been declared closed, any vessel movement will face “strict measures” 27-03-2026 11:»»»

Three of the four foreign nationals injured in the knife attacks in central Sofia have been discharged from hospital after receiving medical treatment, health institutions confirmed. One of the victims remains hospitalized following surgery, while the others are continuing recovery at home. Further»»»

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in one of the French capital's oldest and most influential neighbourhoods: the 6th. Le sixième arrondissement has quintessential Left Bank (Rive Gauche) energy. It's intellectua»»»

The world is heading toward the most severe energy crisis in history and Europe is unprepared, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said. The warning comes as the escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven volatility in global energy markets. Speaking on Thursday, Dmitriev – who heads the Russi»»»

New York, March 27 (SANA) The UN Security Council is holding a closed-door session on Iran Friday at Russia’s request, Russian official media reported, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its second month. TASS quoted Evgeny Uspenskiy, spokesperson for Russia’s UN mission, saying the cons»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s main commercial hub, Shuwaikh Port, sustained damage following a drone attack early Friday, authorities confirmed, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) said the port was targeted at dawn by “enemy drones”, resulting in material damage but»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

New Delhi: India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced Friday, as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies. "In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced", Finance Minis»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is obvious that the United States is seeking to take control of the international energy infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "The fact that the United States tends to take control of the international energy infrastructure is obvious," Peskov said, »»»

Dubai: While headlines abroad focus on regional tensions, a different story is unfolding on the ground in Dubai. For a growing number of international students, the UAE is not a place to leave during uncertain times, but one to stay, learn, and grow in. Their decisions reflect their confidence in t»»»

When Alireza Tangsiri took command of the naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2018, he appeared to fit squarely into the role envisioned by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: an ideological and confrontational force operating at the frontline of daily tensions with the United States, »»»

Egypt and Syria are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand economic and trade partnerships, following a series of visits and meetings at various levels in recent weeks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed his country’s “commitment to actively contributing to efforts to »»»

They say storms force trees to grow deeper roots. Rarely has that felt more true than it does this week. Since yesterday, our thoughts have been with the families of the two innocent people killed in Abu Dhabi following blatant aggression from Iran. These tragic losses bring the total to 11 lives t»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced Thursday that all 32 member nations met their defense spending goals for last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- All 32 NATO nations met or exceeded the alliance's target for defense spending last year, Secretary-General»»»

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) is urging residents to stay alert and follow official guidance during periods of heightened sensitivity. Its second phase of the “Our Community is Prepared” campaign focuses on public safety, delivering targeted awareness mes»»»

1 of 2 | Hundreds of U.S. doctors and nurses have moved to the Canadian province of British Columbia during the last year as part of a recruitment program aiming to leverage their unhappiness with the direction of healthcare under the Trump administration. File Photo by Sasint/Pixabay ST. PAUL, Min»»»

Geneva: The deadly bombing of an Iranian school spurred “visceral horror”, the UN rights chief said Friday, urging Washington to conclude its probe and demanding justice “for the terrible harm done”. Speaking at the start of an urgent debate in the UN Human Rights Council focused on the February 28»»»