European nations voice 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill - UPI.com
The Knesset is expected to vote this week on a death penalty bill that four European countries on Sunday voiced deep concerns over its language about which rights advocates say targets Palestinians. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of four Europe»»»
European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty
Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment. Britain,»»»
UAE weather alert: Windy conditions and scattered rainfall ahead
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Monday, becoming cloudier over western areas and offshore islands by night, as temperatures see a slight gradual increase, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are forecast, occasionally fre»»»
Cherif claims Al Shaqab Cup with thrilling five-star Grand Prix triumph
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed the prestigious Al Shaqab Cup with victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m class in the finale at Al Shaqab on Sunday. Riding 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at the Longines Outdoor Arena»»»
talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»
Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking completes EGP 2bn securitisation for Incolease
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully completed a securitisation issuance valued at EGP 2bn for Incolease, marking the first issuance under Al Ahly Securitization Company’s ninth programme. The issuance is backed by a receivabl»»»
“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»
talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan
DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»
Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions
Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant
Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»
Beirut rescuers risk their lives to save animals
Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»
Speaker of Shura Council meets Italian Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador HE Paolo Toschi of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar on Sunday March, 29 2026. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, partic»»»
Shura Council speaker, Italian envoy discuss parliamentary cooperation, regional developments
DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschi. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, particularly parliamentary cooperation a»»»
UAE braces for fresh spell of unstable weather this week
Dubai: A period of unstable weather could affect parts of the UAE and Qatar from Monday evening through Wednesday, driven by the passage of a cold upper trough, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for»»»
The Sea Beneath Arctic and Antarctic Ice Holds Many Secrets. These Scientists Dive Deep to Find Out
As bubbles rippled across the frigid Finnish lake, diver Daan Jacobs emerged from a hole carved out of the thick, crackling ice. The journey had taken him 8 meters (26 feet) beneath the surface, where sunlight filtered through the Arctic ice and fish swam around a rock formation. It's a remote plac»»»
Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war
Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim natio»»»
Five Political Forces to Enter Next Parliament, One on Threshold, Alpha Research Survey Shows
At present, five formations are certain to enter the next parliament and one is on the threshold, Boriana Dimitrova, head of Alpha Research’s social, political and electoral studies, said while presenting the results of a nationally representative survey of the adult population, financed by the Bul»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Presents Formation's MP Candidate List in Gabrovo
Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev presented the formation’s candidate list in Gabrovo and said that “society is emerging from apathy and looking ahead to the future and a new progressive Bulgaria.” According to Radev, Gabrovo is a symbol of the Bulgarian people’s enduring aspiration towards e»»»
Sofia Airport Expands Big: 30 Airlines, 94 Destinations in Summer 2026 Schedule
Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is entering the summer 2026 season with a significantly expanded flight network, offering more destinations and greater connectivity across Europe and beyond. According to the airport operator SOF Connect, 30 major airlines will operate flights from Sofia to a total of »»»
Vanderveen, Bassem clinch wins at Al Shaqab Cup
Doha, Qatar: America’s Kristen Vanderveen continued her fine run in Doha, claiming the CSI3* 1.50m Faults & Time title on the penultimate day of the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding Bull Run’s Mary, she completed the course in 63.31 seconds for an emphatic victory. South Africa’s Matthew Morrison on»»»
Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War
Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, includi»»»
‘Qatar businesses adapt swiftly to regional supply chain disruptions’
Doha, Qatar: Businesses operating in Qatar have responded proactively to supply chain disruptions caused by regional challenges, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Shamseer Hamza, CEO of Address Gateway Qatar, noted that many companies have diversified their supplier networks, »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe
French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy". French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday »»»
Iran’s $2b oil passage via Hormuz a ‘gift’ for Trump, but markets to see little relief
Dubai: Donald Trump described Iran’s decision to allow 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” and a potential opening for negotiations. Oil markets, however, are measuring the move in scale rather than symbolism. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Global markets turbulent, investors left without safe havens
New York, Mar.28 (SANA) Nearly one month after the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict, global financial markets are undergoing one of their most volatile phases since the global financial crisis, amid sharp fluctuations that have pushed portfolio managers to scale back their positions an»»»
War enters fifth week amid escalating fighting and growing economic pressure
Capitals, March 28 (SANA) – The U.S.–Israeli–Iranian conflict entered its fifth week on Saturday, with intensified regional tensions, expanding military operations, and mounting economic repercussions affecting global trade and energy markets. Reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain »»»
Oil to get more expensive this week as Middle East tensions escalate
Dubai: Oil prices are expected to rise further in the coming week, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing signs that supply risks are broadening beyond key transit routes. Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered near»»»
EU Parliament endorses initiative to create ‘return hubs’ for illegal migrants
European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including the creation of ‘return hubs’ in third countries. The idea to create de facto detention facilities outside of the EU’s»»»
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Paris, France: Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January, only to be stripped of their victory weeks later, paraded the trophy ahead of a friendly on Saturday against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.Spectators gather ahead of the»»»
Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt for Talks on Mideast War
Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye prepared to meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. Top diplomats from Riyadh, Cairo and Ankara are due in the Pakistani capital Su»»»
Missing Cuba-bound aid boats located, crews 'safe': convoy organizers
Havana: Two sailboats carrying aid to Cuba that went missing have been found, convoy organizers said Saturday, but Mexico's navy leading the search was yet to comment as circumstances around the vessels' disappearance remained unclear. The Mexican Navy reported Thursday that it began a search and r»»»
FII PRIORITY Miami Concludes with Focus on Investment Strategies and Critical Minerals
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute concluded FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 with conversations about how the global economic outlook is being reshaped in real time by disruption, and how capital is adapting and reinventing itself accordingly. Across the day’s plenary sessions, speakers provi»»»
First-ever Libya use of SLB’s AI technology opens new horizons in Horizontal Drilling for Sirte Oil Company
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Sirte Oil Company, has begun integrating SLB’s (Schlumberger) artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its field exploration operations. It reported that over the previous two days, the company executed its f»»»