DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HM the King exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al Fitr, wishing both countries»»»

In a significant display of international unity amid escalating Middle East tensions, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have issued a joint statement pledging “readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. This vital chokepoi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HM the King exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, wishing both countries continued progr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HM King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain. During the call, His Majesty expressed his condemnation of the Iranian attack on the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, denouncing these actions and emphasizing Spain's supp»»»

Share: The Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river was damaged in an Israeli strike on Friday, followed by other strikes on other bridges on Wednesday Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut neighborhoods. Israeli offic»»»

European volunteers from the 'Convoy Nuestra America' initiative visit a hospital in Havana on Wednesday. This first delegation arrived with nearly 5 tons of medical supplies in a show of solidarity against the U.S. oil embargo, according to Progressive International. Photo by Ernesto Mastracusa/EP»»»

Paris, France: The European Space Agency announced Thursday it has re-established communication with a spacecraft that is part of its Proba-3 mission, after losing contact with the satellite a month ago. Proba-3, which launched on a two-year mission in 2024, uses two spacecraft flying in precise fo»»»

U.S President Donald Trump (C) was set to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) to the White House for a return visit on Thursday after the pair forged a strong relationship at a Japan-US summit meeting in Tokyo during a three day visit in October. File photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Mar»»»

”This is the first time we are exhibiting in America. We have carefully analyzed the U.S. market, which we have been targeting for several years and where we have already completed a specific project at Detroit Airport. However, we strongly believe that our standards, expertise, and attention to de»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Thursday from HE Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and a number »»»

The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, the Washington Post reports, citing a senior administration official and sources familiar with the matter. If approved, the figure would far exceed the cost of US President Donald Trump’s military operation against I»»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Slovenia, a country of 2.1mn people, is heading into highly uncertain parliamentary elections on March 22, with a tightening race between former prime minister Janez Jansa's opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and Prime Minister Robert Golob's ruling Freedom Movement. »»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Tehran will not exercise any restraint if energy facilities were attacked in the war with United States and Israel again. "Our response to Israel's attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint»»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced the decision to sever relations with Cuba Wednesday from the presidential palace alongside U.S. Ambassador Melinda Hildebrand. File Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- Costa Rica has formally severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, marking »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport. They discussed the latest developments in the region in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and»»»

The South Pars gas field off the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh was among energy infrastructure targeted by in escalating attacks by both sides on Wednesday and Thursday, causing prices of oil and natural gas to jump sharply higher in international markets. Iran shares the giant Persian Gulf gas»»»

Croatia says 13 tankers carrying non-Russian oil are ready to supply Hungary, even as Budapest presses Ukraine to deliver cheaper Russian fuel in exchange for lifting its veto on a €90bn loan for Kyiv at Thursday’s (19 March) EU summit. “The total amount of oil that has been shipped is approximatel»»»

March 19, 2026, marks exactly 15 years since NATO launched its military intervention in Libya under the auspices of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which led to the ouster and assassination of Muammar Gaddafi, and subsequently plunged the country into a protracted and devastating civil war. "N»»»

European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send mili»»»

The United Arab Emirates’ response to regional attacks and tensions reflects an advanced model of a state capable of managing crises with high efficiency and resilience, particularly within a complex regional environment marked by rapid developments and overlapping interests. The UAE has demonstrat»»»

Dubai: The UAE has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting operations and could have wider global consequences, as regional tensions continue to escalate. UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, said energy facilities should not be targeted, as cri»»»

Addressing Parliament Thursday in a declaration on behalf of There Is Such a People (TISP), Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov said that during regular governance, there was stability and normal development, despite any shortcomings. He argued that the regular government was brought down not for failing »»»

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»

Poultry Investment is consolidating its position in the local poultry industry, following investments in the vertical integration of its operations, production capacities, and the development of higher-value-added segments. The group operates in four counties in Transylvania and has a complete vert»»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»

RIYADH: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting i»»»

Saudi Arabia has not ruled out military action in response to repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Faisal said that Iran "tries to pr»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told reporters in Brussels on Thursday that Bulgaria needs to be moving full steam ahead in Europe, as the country supports all positions that would make the EU stronger. The Prime Minister is in Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Council, the Council»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France’s Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a thre»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the esc»»»

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Well»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Wathnan Racing's Anika continued her remarkable rise with a dominant victory in the 1400m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation for Fillies & Mares, capturing the Al Jumail Cup in style at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday night. The four-year-old grey, trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden»»»

The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union. Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the Europ»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has not ruled out military action in response to repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, Foreign Minister HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Faisal sa»»»

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Lebanese Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, t»»»

Cuba widely restored its electricity network on Tuesday after more than 24 hours of blackouts across the Caribbean island, which is under increasing pressure from the US to change its communist government. Cuba's leader Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resi»»»

The head of the US's National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, resigned from his post on Tuesday in opposition to the Trump administration's war on Iran. The former staunch Trump supporter said he could not support the war as "Iran posed no imminent threat" to the US. A top security official in U»»»