The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region, subject to the situation on the ground. The commercial flight, to leave from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be available for a charge. British nationals, their spouse or partn»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC said its operations are continuing despite the current regional developments, confirming that established contingency protocols have been activated to safeguard personnel, assets and facilities. In a statement, the company said it is working closely with the relevant authorities to»»»

Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded to an incident in the Dubai Marina area after debris from a successful air interception fell onto the façade of a tower. No injuries were reported, the Dubai Media Office confirmed in a post on their X page. Emergency teams inspected the site and ensured public»»»

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The announcement comes as the US-Isr»»»

The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case, in which a BBC Middle East editor is suing a journalist over an article that accused him of inserting “systematic Israeli propaganda” into the network’s coverage. Raffi Berg, who has publicly heaped praise on Israel, is seeking damages fro»»»

Manama: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received a telephone call Saturday from King Felipe VI of Spain. During the call, King Felipe VI expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and condemned the Iranian attack targeting its territory, affirming support for Bahrain in all measures it underta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Haifa refinery with a squadron of combat drones: Military Media statement no. 11 07-03-2026 19:45 PM Latest»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli soldiers gathered in the southern outskirts of the city of Khiam with a drone: Mil»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established site in Tal Al-Hamames, south of the ci»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed on Saturday that the state was doing everything possible on the political and diplomatic levels to end Israel’s war on Lebanon and ease its catastrophic impact on the people, especially the displaced. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that diplomatic efforts have »»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company, making it the first private equity investment fund in the Egyptian market dedicated to investment in the agricultural sector. The fund may also engage in venture capital ac»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry held talks with a delegation from Turkish industrial developer Polaris Parks to review the company’s ongoing projects in Egypt and discuss expansion plans aimed at attracting new investments and creating sustainable job opportunities. The meeting, chaired by Industry Mi»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Facebook he will invite representatives of the legal profession and civil society to consultations on criteria for nominating candidates to key positions in the justice system. The idea is that professional and civil organizations should propose to»»»

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reported in a statement that the toll of the Israeli onslaught on Lebanon, which began at dawn on Monday, has soared to 294 fatalities and 1,023 injuries. Earlier Saturday, Lebanon's Ministry of Healt»»»

President Donald Trump announced at Saturday's "Shield of the Americas" summit in Florida that a new military coalition will focus on cartels in Latin America. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced at Saturday's "Shield of the Americas" summit»»»

One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surrounding the conflict. A comparison conducted»»»

A strike targeted a military base belonging to the former paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in northern Iraq on Saturday, two PMF sources told AFP. "An airstrike, likely American, hit a PMF base south of the city of Mosul," an official said. Another source confirmed the strik»»»

Tornadoes tore through the central United States in a series of storms that continued into Saturday, leaving eight people dead and at least a dozen others injured, authorities said. Four people were reported killed in Oklahoma, where the twisters gained strength, and four others died further north »»»

Doha, Qatar: As regional tensions continue to shape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, residents across Qatar have voiced strong confidence in the country’s stability, safety and preparedness. The country has consistently emphasised maintaining security, ensuring the uninterrupted avail»»»

At least six people were killed when tornadoes touched down Friday night in Michigan and Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office March 7 (UPI) -- Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities said»»»

The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»

Israel's military on Saturday struck three buildings in the suburbs of the southern city of Tyre after ordering residents to flee, Lebanese state media said. AFP footage showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from buildings that Israel said Hezbollah was using. Lebanon's state-run National News »»»

An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»

Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»

The lives of women and girls in Lebanon have been dramatically disrupted as violence escalates once again across the country. A recent wave of intensive airstrikes targeting Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley has forced 83,800 people from their homes since 2 March, including 970 pregnan»»»

Sergio Román Carranza Förster, Spain’s ambassador to Egypt, stressed that Madrid firmly rejects military escalation in the Middle East and is calling for renewed diplomacy, while also highlighting the growing strategic partnership between Spain and Egypt. The ambassador said Spain opposes military »»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens. Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel G»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has directed the reallocation of investment priorities for the National Investment Bank (NIB) and its investment arm NI Capital Holding, as part of efforts to enhance their role in supporting development and economic growth. Speaking duri»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that he has been making throughout his second term in office. Trump has cited drug cartels as a primary reason for rampin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student a»»»

Prior to the arrival of the United States, the Persian Gulf was essentially the domain of the British Empire which ended up handing over its holdings to the US to ensure that the latter would be at the forefront of any major war in the region, Middle East affairs expert Mais Kurbanov tells Sputnik.»»»

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. Issa issued a»»»

According to Bloomberg, the next four weeks may determine whether Europe faces a serious economic crisis or only a temporary slowdown. US strikes on Iran, announced by President Donald Trump and expected to last about a month, have pushed energy prices higher and increased tension on global markets»»»

Polish logistics developer 7R has entered the German market after signing a binding agreement for its first investment and forming a partnership with investor SMA to allocate EUR 200 mln to warehouse projects. The company plans to develop modern logistics properties in Germany’s major BIG 7 cities:»»»

New Centre of Łódź is entering a decisive phase of development, transforming a once degraded area into a modern mixed use district. The turning point was the construction of the underground Łódź Fabryczna railway station, which freed large space in the city centre and enabled creation of a new urba»»»

The city of Białystok will receive PLN 66.5 mln in funding from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to build 229 municipal apartments and a garage building, Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski said. The project will be developed on Absolwentów Street, where the city has already constructed municipal housing in recen»»»

More developers operating in Poland are diversifying financing sources and increasingly seeking capital abroad. While bank loans remain available, they have become more selective and often require strict conditions such as strong project locations, experienced developers, pre leasing and ESG compli»»»

Tunis, March 7, 2026 (TAP) – Demand for remote tax information services in Tunisia has risen sharply. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) reported a 21.72% increase in calls received by its call center since the beginning of 2026, with a response...»»»

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OtroVato, a subsidiary of Orascom Investment Holding, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting exporters, buyers, suppliers and distributors through integrated trade and banking solutions, with a par»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Mayfadoun and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya 07-03-2026 17:12 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

The first storks of the season have arrived in Samokov Municipality, landing in the village of Dospey. Several stork nests can be seen there, with the largest one built on the dome of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Local people say the storks usually return around mid-March and fly away around mid-A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Ira»»»

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted the Ein Zeitim base northwest of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media st»»»