UAE condemns Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced Iran’s unprovoked terrorist missile attacks targeting two military sites in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of Peshmerga forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) af»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City opens at Katara, tickets now available
Doha, Qatar: Hot Wheels Speed City has opened its gates at Katara Cultural Village, offering a high-energy experience for motorsport enthusiasts and families, with tickets now available online. The event, held at Katara South Parking, features a range of interactive attractions including racing sim»»»
Kaja Kallas: EU seeks stronger partnership with Africa
Isaac KaledziSpeaking in Accra, EU Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas told DW that the bloc aims to position itself as Africa's preferred partner by focusing on long-term, and fair, cooperation. https://p.dw.com/p/5B58SAdvertisementThe EU is deepening security cooperation in West Africa, signing»»»
Sharjah Police urge residents to stay indoors amid unstable weather conditions
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»»»
Defying Israeli bombs, Lebanese hold out in southern city of Tyre
Khalil and his young family are sheltering in a theater in south Lebanon's Tyre, refusing to leave despite Israeli bombardment on the city that is now almost cut off from the rest of the country. "They'll have to take us by force," said the man in his thirties, who fled his home with his wife and t»»»
UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza amid fighting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not condemn Lebanon to the same fate as Gaza, the Palestinian territory decimated by years of conflict. "The Gaza model must not be replicated in Lebanon," Guterres told reporters, also saying the»»»
New Mexico trial finds Meta chose 'growth and profit over children's safety'
A jury in New Mexico found on March 25 that the social media giant's platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. The trial is the first of several to be held in 2026 regarding social media child safety. The New Mexico jury found that the tech giant knowingl»»»
Nafti chairs roundtable dialogue session in Berlin
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti chaired on Wednesday a roundtable dialogue session organised in Berlin by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP),...»»»
Dubai warns of rising fraud attempts using fake QR codes
The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has warned of a rise in fraud attempts using fake QR codes, particularly those sent via email. The centre said scammers exploit the rapid spread of information by circulating QR codes that claim to offer urgent updates or services. Scanning such codes may»»»
Ministry of Labour shares safety tips to safeguard personal data from fraudulent links and emails
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent links, emails and phone calls aimed at obtaining personal and financial information. The Ministry advised individuals to verify the source of links before clicking on them and to avoid sharing passwords or ve»»»
UK’s Girlguiding group to bar trans members by September 2026
Transgender members in one of Britain’s largest organizations for women and girls, Girlguiding, have been told they must leave by September 2026 under new rules introduced after a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex. Girlguiding, Britain’s equivalent of the Girl Scouts, said on Tuesday that curr»»»
Bangladesh hikes jet fuel prices 80% amid energy market turmoil
Bangladesh has enacted an 80% hike in jet fuel prices, the second upward revision in March, the national regulator announced on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) cited volatility in global prices amid the Middle East conflict as the reason for the move. “We had to adjust t»»»
Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto shrugs off EU criticism over contact with Russia and China
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Budapest will maintain contact with Russia and China despite opposition from Brussels, a government spokesman has said. On Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered an investigation into the all»»»
OpenAI shutters Sora video app
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 »»»
Djuric, India's George discuss further strengthening of bilateral cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday with State Secretary for Western Affairs at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George, who is in Serbia for bilateral political consultations between his ministry and the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Djuric noted that Serbia was »»»
US demands of 15-point peace plan likely 'unacceptable' for Iran
The US announced it had sent on a 15-point peace plan to Iran, which Tehran has deemed 'excessive'. But what is the US's list of demands? There are some indications: sanction relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, the monitoring by the IAEA of that programme, shipping through the Strait of»»»
Unclear 'how much of a negotiation is taking place' between US and Iran
Iran has received a US plan to pause the war in the Middle East, officials said on March 25 — a proposal sent even as Washington deploys paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Tehran did not confirm receiving the plan and publicly dismissed Washington's diplomatic efforts. For FRANCE 24's Phi»»»
US goals shift: 'At the beginning of the Iran war, the US and Israel were on the same page'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and International Security Studies in London. He examines the evolving dynamics between Washington and Tel Aviv in the context of the war on Iran, alongside Israel’»»»
UK advances plan to safeguard shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it is working with international partners to develop a viable plan to protect international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In its operational update issued on March 25, 2026, the MoD revealed that the Chief of the Defence Staff has held "direct talk»»»
Egypt confirms background radiation stable amid regional tensions
Cairo: There were no signs that Egypt had experienced any change or increase in background radiation levels, said the Media Center of the Cabinet in a statement Wednesday. It pushed back against rumblings in news outlets suggesting that Egypt was affected by potential radiation leaks due to develop»»»
Olympus Foods continues to invest in Brașov Dairy Plant — EUR 7.5 million for a new production facility
“The new investment continues the sustainable development of the Brașov Dairy Plant, significantly increasing our production and supply capacities for Olympus dairy products. It is a natural evolution, designed to meet the rising demand for quality food as the Olympus brand expands into more and mo»»»
Qatar to begin Phase 2 of Vehicle Number Plate Replacement Project
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) will begin the installation of newly developed license plates for all newly registered private vehicles starting April 1, 2026, in accordance with the announcement issued in December last year. This move marks the beginning of the second phase of the Vehi»»»
Florida Dems flip 2 state house seats, including Trump's home district - UPI.com
Two Democrats won state house seats in Florida Tuesday, including one in President Donald Trump's own district. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Two Florida Democrats won state legislature elections Tuesday, including one in President Donald Trump's home district. De»»»
Dutch scientist wins World Food Prize for fighting foodborne illness - UPI.com
Dutch scientist Huub Lilieveld has been named the recipient of the 2026 World Food Prize on Wednesday for leading a global food safety movement. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Dutch scientist Huub Lilieveld has been named the recipient of the 2026 World Food Prize W»»»
Eye on Africa - Ghana signs security partnership with EU
In tonight's edition: Ghana has become the first African country to enter into a landmark security and defence partnership with the European Union. Also, with several African countries heavily reliant on fertiliser imported from the Gulf, there's been a knock-on effect on the continent as the war i»»»
Ghana and EU sign defence partnership to counter west Africa insecurity
Ghana and the European Union on March 25 signed their first formal defence partnership. It has also signed a similar agreement with Iceland and Australia. It comes as Ghana tries to prevent a spillover of increased attacks from groups backed by Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the region. FRANCE 2»»»
More than 220 Pharmacies, Beauty Salons, Gyms, Warehouses Inspected Across Country in International Operation
More than 220 locations, including pharmacies, drugstores, gyms, beauty salons, warehouses, and others, were inspected across the country during specialized raids conducted as part of the international operation PANGEA XVIII, an annual, INTERPOL-coordinated international crackdown on the online sal»»»
Investigative Journalist Christo Grozev to Advise Anti-Hybrid Threat Mechanism Ahead of Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a conversation with investigative journalist Christo Grozev to discuss the challenges facing Bulgaria related to external influence, active measures, manipulation, and hybrid activities, the government said in a press »»»
Long lines at Philadelphia airport - for cheesesteaks, not security
Philadelphia: Travellers passing through Philadelphia International Airport on Monday may have expected long security lines. But the longest line was made of cheesesteaks. Organisers say they achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteak sandwiches, with 1,291 lined up in»»»
French economic growth undercut by war in Iran, national statistics office says
The French economy will grow by only 0.2% in the first half of the year instead of the 0.3% forecast, the Insee national statistics agency said Tuesday, citing higher inflation linked to the war in Iran. Inflation will surpass 2% in coming months, rising sharply from the 1.1% rate seen in February.»»»
Perspective - 'Make cheese not war': How France's Larzac protests inspired demos around the world
The author of a new book has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the Larzac protests in France from 1971 became a modern-day template for demonstrations across the world. The protests began after the French government announced a huge extension of a military base on the Larzac plateau, referring to the f»»»
Entre Nous - Famed Lille bakery shares story behind its 'gaufres' on International Waffle Day
This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, but particularly here in France, where les gaufres are a particular fan favourite. We're focusing on a very particular kind of waffle, one that's not big and puffy like the ones you might find in Belg»»»
National Bank ready to respond to big shocks after lessons learned: governor
Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank is monitoring the situation and is ready to respond with all tools at its disposal. The shock of the crisis is larger than the one in 2021 but lessons have been learned. Deposits are stable, foreign exchange currency reserves are higher compared to th»»»
China reiterates call for dialogue, ceasefire in the region
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Tuesday for resolving conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, rejecting the use of force to address regional tensions. This came during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, during which they discussed developments in the regi»»»
Iraq summons US charge d'affaires over attack on military clinic
Baghdad: Iraq has summoned US charge d'affaires in Baghdad and delivered a formal protest following a deadly attack on a military clinic, west of the capital Baghdad. The attack on the Al Habbaniya Clinic, a facility affiliated with the country's armed force in Anbar province, took place early on W»»»
The Rise of Digital Industries in Bulgaria’s Economy
Bulgaria’s digital economy is starting to outgrow its old label. The country was discussed mainly as a lower-cost base for outsourced support and back-office delivery. That part of the story still exists, but it no longer covers the full picture as software firms, business-services exporters, finte»»»
Protracting Conflict in Iran to Lead to Global Financial Collapse – Ret. US Army Lt. Col.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Protracting the conflict in Iran would lead to a global financial collapse, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Center and retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik. “If the conflict continues, we will be faced with a global financial collapse, di»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon 25-03-2026 16:56 PM Hezbollah Secret»»»
Parliament Speaker meets with Algerian Ambassador
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) – Speaker of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala, met on Wednesday at the Bardo Palace with Algeria’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Azzouz Baallal, who handed him a written message from his counterpart,...»»»
Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers hold high-level talks on regional security
Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held a telephone conversation today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. The high-level dialogue focused on the current state of bilateral relations and the rapi»»»
Malaysia to see lasting hot weather
Kuala Lumpur: The high temperatures affecting Malaysia are expected to last until June as the Southwest Monsoon season begins, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. Malaysia is currently in the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon, which is usually characterized by reduced rain»»»
Zelensky slams 'absolute depravity' after massive Russian drone attack
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine in broad daylight on March 25, firing hundreds of drones into the territory. It comes after Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones in a 24-hour period, killing a total of eight people across the country. This record attack had hit Lviv's historic centre and res»»»
Russia and Ukraine escalate drone attacks as Moscow starts spring offensive
Moscow fired nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, as it starts is spring offensive. One damaged an energy facility on the region of Chernihiv, leaving close to 150,000 consumers in the city and its surroundings without power. Russia's air defences also downed nearly 400 incoming Ukrainian dr»»»
Danish PM hands in government resignation after defeat in general election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on March 25 submitted her government's resignation to the king after her three-party coalition suffered a large defeat in a general election. She could survive a third term but will have to negotiate a deal with the 'kingmaker', Foreign Minister Lars »»»
Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Involving US on Hold 'for Obvious Reasons' - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that trilateral negotiations on Ukraine with the participation of the United States are currently on hold "for obvious reasons." "There is a break in the trilateral talks for obvious reasons. Our American colleagues have given us a very»»»
West Must End NATO Expansion Policy Because Russia Capable of Stopping It Anyway - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West must end NATO's policy of the eastward expansion because Russia is capable of stopping it anyway, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. "That was 2008. That was the point when I changed my mind on Russia. Because in 2008, on the Bucharest summit, there»»»
UN to vote on declaring slave trade ‘gravest crime’
United Nations: The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a move advocates say is a step towards healing and justice. Ghana’s President John Mahama, one of the African Union’s most vocal »»»
Iran Rejected US Proposals to End Conflict, Sets Its Own Conditions for This - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran rejected the US proposal to end the conflict and set its own conditions, Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday, citing a source. Iran rejected the US proposal and set five conditions for ending the conflict, the report said, adding that Tehran insisted that the »»»
Report: VW to switch from cars to defense at key plant
BusinessEuropeReport: VW to switch from cars to defense at key plantArthur SullivanAn exclusive report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson tells DW the company is exploring "viable options." https://p.dw.com/p/5B4ZhThe VW factory at »»»