War costs reach $1 billion a day as Israel faces missile interceptor shortage
Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»
Michael Lahyani and Property Finder Group contribute Dh5 million to Edge of Life
Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»
Egypt’s Economy in a year
2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»
QRCS fundraising campaign transforms vulnerable lives
Doha, Qatar: Apart from the Ramadan Iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters and/or crises worldwide. »»»
US deploys Marines as Iran war shifts to Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»
Amiri Diwan announces Eid al-Fitr holiday
Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announces that, on the occasion of the approaching Eid al-Fitr holiday, the holiday will be as follows: Ministries, other government agencies, and public bodies and institutions: The holiday will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026. Emplo»»»
SJC confirms continuity of judicial work remotely with full efficiency
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of all judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the »»»
HMC reassures public on continued availability of medicines
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reaffirmed the smooth and uninterrupted availability of medicines for patients across Qatar, emphasising that pharmacies within the corporation continue to operate with adequate supplies and strategic reserves, despite the developing geopolitical sit»»»
Five held for allegedly raping girl, 17, on Crete
Five youths have been arrested on the southern island of Crete for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl and taking a video of the assault, while another four people face secondary charges over the attack. State ERT television said the rape took place late Wednesday in Chania, where the victim – who »»»
Qatar develops integrated food security system with strategic grain reserve
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has developed a comprehensive, sustainable national food security system to strengthen local production, diversify supply sources, and ensure stable food availability nationwide. As part of strengthening national reserves, Qatar has enhanced its strategic grain stora»»»
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»
S&P affirms Qatar ratings at ‘AA/A-1+’ with stable outlook
Doha, Qatar: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affirmed ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar. The outlook is stable and the transfer and convertibility assessment remains at ‘AA+’. According to the rating ag»»»
QSL: Al Sadd slip keeps Falcon Shield race wide open
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race remains wide open heading into Round 19, with both Al Shamal and Al Gharafa firmly in contention to catch leaders Al Sadd after an eventful Round 18 that also intensified the fight for the top four and the battle to avoid relegation. The biggest »»»
Athens metro robber disrupts service by trying to escape along tunnel
Two people have been arrested for robbing Athens metro passengers of jewellery and temporarily shutting down services by trying to escape through a tunnel used by trains, authorities said over the weekend. A police statement said the suspects – an 18-year-old Greek and a 27-year-old foreign nationa»»»
First day of Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20: Qatar Calendar House
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, as per astronomical calculations carried out by its experts, the first day of Shawwal and the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday, March 20, 2026. The final decision regarding the start of Shawwal remains within the jurisdiction of »»»
On This Day, March 15: Haaland becomes 1st Native American Cabinet secretary - UPI.com
On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as secretary of the Interior Department, making her the first Native American to serve in a presidential Cabinet. 1 of 5 | U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland briefs members of the media in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washin»»»
Blue skies, warm temperatures forecast
Overall clear skies are forecast for Sunday in most of Greece with scattered clouds leading to some rainfall in the west of the country. The temperature will remain high for the time of year, reaching a maximum of around 19 degrees Celsius in southern Crete and the Dodecanese, while winds will be n»»»
Air India and Air India Express cancel UAE flights on March 15, Delhi–Dubai limited service
Air India and Air India Express will further curtail operations on March 15, 2026 following instructions from UAE airport authorities. All Air India Express flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah are cancelled, while both airlines will operate only one round trip each on the Del»»»
My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»
FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»
Damascus hosts “Al-Khair Festival” with broad consumer discounts ahead of Eid al-Fitr
DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»
Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict
Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»
N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force - UPI.com
North Korea on Saturday staged another of its show-of-force ballistic missile launches -- pictured is one launch during a test in December -- that sent 10 missiles off its west coast, which traveled more than 200 miles and landed just outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan»»»
QRCS fundraising drive makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives
Tribune News Network Doha Apart from the Ramadan iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters or crises wo»»»
Judicial work to continue remotely with full efficiency: SJC confirms
QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»
Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»
4-month-old baby found dead in Crete
A 4-month-old baby was found dead in its crib Saturday morning in Iraklio, Crete. The child’s mother discovered the infant unresponsive and immediately called emergency services. Paramedics confirmed the baby’s death at the scene. The body was transferred to the local morgue for a forensic examinat»»»
Inter's Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw
Milan, Italy: Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, who bounced back from Champions League humiliation against Bayern Munich. Nikola Krstovic earned a point for Atalanta by scoring in the 82nd minute at the San Siro, c»»»
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
A US deep-sea treasure hunter who refused to disclose the location of a famed shipwreck's gold coins has been released from prison after a decade, with 500 coins still unaccounted for. Tommy Thompson, 73, discovered millions of dollars' worth of sunken treasure from the 1857 wreckage of the SS Cent»»»
CEO of Allegro enters premium real estate market with Partners International
Warsaw based luxury real estate agency Partners International has expanded rapidly after Marcin Kuśmierz became an investor. The firm opened new offices in Kraków, Poznań and Wrocław, increasing staff from 70 to 160. Demand for luxury property is rising as Polish household financial assets reached »»»
Captain, chief engineer arrested after pollution incident at Thessaloniki port
The captain and chief engineer of a Liberia-flagged container ship were arrested Friday after a patch of marine pollution was detected in the port of Thessaloniki. According to the Coast Guard, the pollution covered an area of about 100 square meters and consisted of an unidentified foamy substance»»»
$5 billion surge for mega-hydro: Philippines ramps up pumped storage project financing to power renewable era
Manila: The Philippines is accelerating one of its most ambitious energy transitions yet. It involves two additional multi-billion-dollar pumped-storage hydropower projects (PSHP). As of Friday (March 13), funding has been reportedly secured for the twin PSHPs, which could help bolster the Asian co»»»
Google Doodle shows Pi Day some love - UPI.com
Saturday's Google Doodle shows how the mathematical constant pi is useful for easily calculating the area of a circle, the formula for which is A=πr2. Image courtesy Google March 14 (UPI) -- Saturday's Google Doodle celebrates everyone's favorite math holiday, Pi Day. The Doodle features an animate»»»
Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Scientists warn that proposed shark nets for protecting swimmers near a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could threaten a host of endangered species, calling for a full environmental impact assessment to prevent endangered marine life from becoming casualties of the luxury resort pr»»»
Athens taxi driver, construction worker arrested in drug trafficking case
Police arrested a 56-year-old taxi driver and a 47-year-old construction worker on suspicion of drug trafficking in Athens. Acting on intelligence, narcotics officers located the driver in the suburb of Nikaia as he allegedly delivered 1.2 kilograms of cannabis to the second suspect for further dis»»»
Banking expert answers 10 key questions on inflation, fuel prices, USD, and interest rates
In recent days, questions have circulated widely in economic circles and among the Egyptian public about the state of the economy, particularly after inflation rose in February and fuel prices were increased recently, and what these developments may mean for the exchange rate and interest rates. Da»»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran
“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»