Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»

DOHA: In line with its strategy to provide flexible and inclusive educational opportunities for all segments of society, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening of registration for evening centers for students enrolled in the adult education system (home-based - paralle»»»

Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as the Iran war enters its second month. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United St»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Hourly parking fees for spaces equipped with an automated system will be introduced in Bishkek. A corresponding draft resolution was adopted today at the regular session of the City Council. According to Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, the document was revised in cooperation with relevant commissions »»»

An Argentine court has ruled that “serious and significant” indications point to some provisions Of President Javier Milei's labor reform legislation may conflict with the Constitution. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (UPI) -- A court in Argentina has temporarily suspende»»»

Unilever has sold its food business, which includes Hellman's mayonnaise, to McCormick. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- McCormick entered into an agreement to purchase the food portion of Unilever for a cash and equity deal that values the company at $45 billion. McCormick will pay $1»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Starting April 1, heavy-duty trucks will be allowed to enter Serbia only if they are equipped with mandatory TAG devices, the Bulgarian embassy in Belgrade told Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Bulgarian transport operators carrying out activities on Serbian territory are advised to obtain the required»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to contain tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. During th»»»

1 of 2 | The price for 87 octane gasoline is set at over $7 a gallon with some fuel grades just short of $8 per gallon at a gas station open for business on Monday in New York City. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon on average in the United States with the significant increase driven by the»»»

Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals overnight, adding to fires still raging from a string of attacks that began almost a week targeting the country's ability to export oil, gas and other energy products via the Baltic Sea. File Photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE Ma»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 1–2. During the trip, the Cabinet Chairman will participate in the second meeting of Heads of Government and Vice Presidents of the member states of the Organization of Turkic »»»

The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah authorities handled more than 74,000 emergency reports during last week’s weather conditions, with no deaths or injuries recorded, the Sharjah Executive Council announced on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Council pra»»»

Bangkok: Microsoft announced Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and AI data centre infrastructure and operations in Thailand over the next two years. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, attract»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»

Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»

“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts and strengthening defence coordination amid rising regional tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing, Al Ansar»»»

Dubai: When the "Azm" low-pressure weather system hit Dubai recently, Dubai Municipality fielded 15,150 calls and handled 8,466 interactions through its "Fares" WhatsApp system, while resolving 4,325 reports spanning 249 areas: from water accumulations and fallen trees to drainage blockages and roa»»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announces that due to work on an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from April 1 to 3 in the area bounded by Dzhantoshev, Baytik Baatyr, Leo Tolstoy, Kara-Daryinskaya, Gorky, and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Streets, in the vicinity of Kyrg»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said nations upset by high fuel prices should "go get your own oil" as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average U.S. gas prices shot past $4 a gallon. He expressed his frustration toward allies t»»»

Britain's King Charles III has been asked by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to meet survivors of the crimes of the Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit to the United States in late April. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the author of th»»»

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ilia, in western Greece, on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Andravida, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, at a focal»»»

At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»

Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in “various incidents” across the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R. Mahajan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will no longer provide assistance to protect the interests of those countries that refused to support the military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz,»»»