A US air strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran on Saturday, killing and wounding several people and halting trade and travel, in a sharp escalation that could signal a push by Washington to sever links between the two countries. The crossing, east of Iraq’s Basra and about 30 km (19 m»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»

ANKARA: Chief Adviser on National Security and Foreign Policy to Turkish President Akif Cagatay Kilic has met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries.»»»

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is temporarily cloudy across the country with light showers in the far southeast.The wind is blowing northwest in the north and the midland and east in the south, relatively strong near coasts and light to...»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, a»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Sunday a call for negotiations with Israel, saying he wanted to spare his country's south from destruction on the scale seen in Gaza. "It is true that Israel might want to do in southern Lebanon what it did in Gaza," Aoun said in a televised address, aft»»»

Two petrochemical and energy facilities in Bahrain were hit by Iranian drones early Sunday, sparking fires at operational units and storage tanks. Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) confirmed that several of its units were affected. All fires have now been extinguished, and the situation »»»

More than 40 kilograms of hashish with a street value of €320,000 have been found washed ashore on a beach on the southeastern island of Rhodes, authorities said. The discovery was made Friday at Plymmiri near Lindos, a Coast Guard statement said. It said the drugs were packaged inside a closed str»»»

Abu Dhabi: A traffic accident has led to the uncovering of an organised insurance fraud network that manipulated vehicle insurance documents by issuing policies with falsified details while collecting higher premiums from customers, according to court records. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court convicted»»»

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»

Dubai: When Archana Nadkarni pulled Jardel Silva aside at the gym and told him she had a crazy idea, he did not blink. "I said it's not crazy, let's talk about it," the event designer recalls. What followed was five days of frantic planning, one unforgettable Sunday evening in Dubai, and a room ful»»»

Israel is prepared for another two weeks of war with Iran and has planned a list of targets for attacks, including infrastructure and economic facilities, while continuing to hit Iran's defense industries. “The Iranian economy would be Israel’s next target,” the Kan public broadcaster reported. Sec»»»

Authorities on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Samos have arrested five people suspected of belonging to a ring that smuggled migrants over from the nearby Turkish coast, officials said Sunday. A Coast Guard statement said the arrests followed the discovery near Kallithea on Samos on Monday of 34 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit. Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an intercep»»»

Finance officials and the Bulgarian National Bank have issued a series of warnings about Bulgaria’s fiscal and economic outlook for 2026, highlighting rising pressure on public finances, slower growth, and higher inflation. Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce event in Bulgaria dedicated to »»»

KURSK REGION, Russia (Sputnik) - Akhmat special forces soldiers and related Battlegroup Sever units destroyed a vehicle convoy that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were attempting to relocate to a frontline in Sumy Oblast, the commander of a joint artillery group with the call sign Press told Sputnik. "»»»

Hezbollah on Sunday said it had targeted an Israeli warship with a cruise missile off the Lebanese coast, the first such claim by the group since the start of the Middle East war. In a statement, the Iran-backed group said it targeted the vessel 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, claiming th»»»

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with ‌US Envoy ‌Steve Witkoff ‌and ⁠regional counterparts including Iranian ⁠Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the ministry said in a ⁠statement on ‌Sunday. Egypt, ‌Türkiye and ‌Pakistan have ‌»»»

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US mission to rescue the pilot failed, with two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 support aircraft shot down, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "The enemy's efforts ... to rescue »»»

Doha, Qatar: In today’s business environment, technical needs are no longer the same across all organizations. While some startups are primarily focused on accessing talent quickly or executing a specific digital project, larger entities and institutions with more complex structures require broader»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the invitation of the Qatar Chamber (QC), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently organised a webinar titled 'Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption.' The webinar reviewed the i»»»

Doha: English golfer Calum Fitzgerald claimed the Qatar Open Golf Championship title after a commanding final round, finishing the tournament with a total of 225 strokes, nine over par at Doha Golf Club yesterday. The victory also secures him a coveted place in the next edition of prestigious Qatar»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the development of three integrated truck rest areas in partnership with the private sector. The facilities will cover a total of over 210,000 square metres and accommodate up to 490 trucks and heavy vehicles. The new rest areas»»»

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn mor»»»

US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The real estate sector’s total volume of mortgage transactions in Qatar witnessed 249 transactions worth QR4.869bn in February this year. Doha Municipality recorded the highest number of mortgage transactions with 163 (equivalent to 65.5 percent) of the total number of mortgaged proper»»»

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday resumed Article IV consultations with the Yemeni legitimate government after 11 years. Reflecting the country’s improved institutional performance, this development is an important indicator of restoring channels of cooperatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a comprehensive move to bolster public health and environmental safety, the Ministry of Municipality has successfully concluded a month-long intensive pest control operation spanning from February 28 to March 28, 2026. This initiative is a core component of the government’s broader »»»

Doha: Research led by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, in collaboration with world-leading experts has published two extensive scientific review articles offering a practical framework for national teams preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the tournament is set to t»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the release of the second book in its series “Bringing Sharia Sciences Closer”, aimed at making classical Islamic texts more accessible and understandable to contemporary readers. The latest publication, “Tahdhib Kitab al-Tawhid” by the »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) confirmed Friday the air quality safety in shopping mall parking lots. It noted that the results of air quality monitoring operations in these parking areas (both enclosed and semi-enclosed) showed that all readings were within permissibl»»»

Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key energy challenges, including electricity prices, energy connectivity, and EU policies, the Ministry said on Sunday. During the meeting, Traikov said that the most viable option for reducing prices a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has reported a notable increase in the number of beneficiaries using its medication home delivery and virtual call centre services in March compared to February, according to newly released statistics. The number of beneficiaries from PHCC’s m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arab and international filmmakers taking part in the 12th edition of Qumra, organised by the Doha Film Institute, have praised the platform for its vital role in nurturing new talent and supporting projects through every stage of development, from script to screen. During a virtual gat»»»

Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, leaders must strengthen judgment, adaptability and discernment to remain relevant, according to Assistant Professor at HEC Paris, Doha, Dr. Seungah Sarah Lee. “Large organisations often move like giant ships, so the»»»

Shops will be open all over Greece Sunday, and longer trading hours will be in place during Easter week with the exception of Good Friday. According to recommendations from the Athens trade association, shops will be open Sunday from 11a.m.-4p.m. Throughout Easter week recommended opening hours Mon»»»

Minister of Municipality His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the c»»»

Kuwait has reported multiple Iranian drone attacks targeting key government and infrastructure facilities, including the Ministries Complex and power and water plants, causing significant material damage but no reported injuries. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said that the Ministries Complex was st»»»

Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with HE Ferdinand Lahnstein, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.»»»

On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the origin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medica»»»

Dubai: The dramatic rescue of a US Air Force officer deep inside Iran — after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down — has spotlighted one of the most complex and high-risk military operations: Recovering a pilot behind enemy lines. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, US special o»»»

Washington: More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts »»»

German men who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval may start facing penalties under a military-related legal requirement, according to the Berliner Zeitung. The rule obliges men between the ages of 17 and 45 to obtain permission before extended stays abroad. It came into»»»