Dubai: More than 10,000 Indian expat students in the UAE are awaiting clarity on their Board exam results after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class 12 Board examinations for the UAE and six other Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country and Venezuela plan to submit formal applications to join Mercosur after a meeting in Caracas between delegations from the two governments. File Photo by Ricardo Maldonado Rozo/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Colombia and Venezuela said they will seek full me»»»

BRUSSELS: The Council of the European Union today, March 16, decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 individuals and 3 entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. Today’s listings target a diverse group of individuals and entities that played a key role in t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a set of workplace safety guidelines for employees across government, semi-government and private institutions in view of the current regional situation, urging strict adherence to official alerts and precautionary measures. The mi»»»

QNA Doha Higher Education President and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Francisco Marmolejo has affirmed that the Education City universities have adopted a range of innovative mechanisms and solutions to ensure the student engagement in v»»»

Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are facing rising geopolitical risks as tensions with Iran disrupt regional trade and energy markets. Yet economists say the region’s energy strength — including export infrastructure, large reserves and higher oil prices — may help cushion the broade»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Leaders Al Sadd face Al Arabi challenge in their round 19 match of the Qatar Stars League to be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Defending champions Al Sadd’s ten-game winning streak was snapped by Umm Salal in the previous round where the Wolves suf»»»

Tribune News network DOHA Indian Ambassador HE Vipul has issued a statement, thanking His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Government of Qatar for the exceptional handling of the situation arising from the current conflict. The statement reads as follo»»»

According to Dr Al Ansari, interception operations have successfully neutralised more than 90 percent of incoming threats. On diplomatic efforts, he said consultations between Qatar and Egypt on Sunday focused on coordination regarding regional developments. He also noted that communication among l»»»

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had to come up with a speech for EU ambassadors, she tried on a punk rock routine similar to the one that scored former central banker and current Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a standing ovation at Davos. But one key difference made it »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog told AFP on Monday that an offer by French leader Emmanuel Macron to host direct talks with Lebanon was "a very positive development". "I think it's very important that there should be talks," Herzog said in an interview with AFP at his Jerusalem residence. Herzog als»»»

The leaders of five Western countries said in a joint statement Monday that a large-scale Israeli ground operation in Lebanon "must be averted." "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict," said the joint statemen»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime»»»

Capitals, March 16 (SANA) – Several European countries have signaled they will not participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions in the region and calls by the United States to form a coalition to secure shipping through the strategic waterway. Greece announced i»»»

1 of 3 | Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (R) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton walk in the Chicago Pride Parade in 2023. Stratton is running for Senate. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Illinois will have busy primary elections Tuesday as voters select a candidate to replace r»»»

The head of Albania’s Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, criticized the Democratic Party’s (PD) decision to boycott Tuesday’s plenary session. Balla said the session will vote on an urgent draft resolution to declare Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, calling it a priority for Alba»»»

Capitals, March 16 (SANA) – China’s growing demand for energy is increasingly influencing global oil and gas supply routes, as Beijing moves to diversify imports and reduce reliance on vulnerable maritime chokepoints amid rising geopolitical tensions. Security concerns in the Middle East—particular»»»

In the few moments of silence after the shootings, before he was dragged from the family car, 12-year-old Khaled Bani Odeh thought he was the only member of his family left alive. Seconds before, his parents and two youngest brothers had been shot dead through the windscreen by Israeli forces, as t»»»

Turkey on Monday condemned Israel's ground operation in Lebanon, cautioning against "another humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the Middle East. "We firmly condemn the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, which is worsening instability in the region," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "»»»

During a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, Bulgarian caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said in front of Bulgarian journalists that US President Donald Trump's demand for joining military operations to ensure freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is toward US allie»»»

The military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other entered its 17th day, with missile strikes and air raids intensifying across the region and raising international concern over the potential impact on Gulf security and global energy supplies. Iran’s»»»

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily forced the closure of Dubai’s airport, a »»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – The investigating judge at the Economic and Financial Judicial Division issued arrest warrants, on Monday, against seven members of the management committee of the Tunisia branch of the Sumud Flotilla, following the opening...»»»

London: Chelsea were fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and received a suspended one-year transfer ban on Monday in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules. The Blues avoided a points deduction after self-reporting the undisclosed payments of more than £47 million under former ow»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. City face a huge task to rescue their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday after following a heavy defeat by»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged individuals, families and organisations to remain vigilant against cyber threats that may target surveillance cameras, warning that poorly secured devices can become gateways for cyberattacks. In an awareness campaign, the council said surveillanc»»»

Top airline CEOs have urged the US Congress to end the government shutdown that has left airport workers without pay, warning travellers could face more delays. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue are among the airlines that have written to lawmakers to demand funding is restored to the»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday it was carrying out what it described as "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, with its defense minister warning that those displaced would not return home until northern Israel was secure. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war o»»»

A motorcycle travels down an unlit street during a power outage in Havana in early March. Widespread power outage are continuing throughout the nation as fuel runs out. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Cuba entered its 10th consecutive day of protests Monday as demonstrations agai»»»

Israel on Monday warned that displaced Lebanese driven from their homes by its military campaign would not be able to return until the safety of Israelis living near the border was ensured, as Israeli troops pushed into new parts of southern Lebanon. In a briefing, Israeli military spokesperson Lie»»»

Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop. - Offline navigation - Designed to explode on impact, Shahed drones connect to GPS to register their location shortly b»»»

There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy launched about 10% of its ready-to-fire Tomahawk missile arsenal during the first three days of the military operation against Iran, The National Interest magazine reported on Monday. This represents roughly 400 missiles, a significant expenditure that exceeds the»»»

Young employees entering today’s labor market are highly comfortable with digital tools, apps, and online communication, but many struggle with social and interpersonal skills. Members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2010, often grew up communicating through text messages and social media, w»»»

On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»

Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»

Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»

London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»

Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»

A strike on Monday near Iraq's western border with Syria killed at least four fighters from a former coalition, two security officials said. The fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), now part of Iraq's regular army -- "were killed and three others were wounded" in the late afternoon »»»

After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes, but with greater selectivity than before the interest rate hiking cycle. Investors are not retreating from risk — they are learning to p»»»

The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, met with representatives of the country’s business community. The SCNS press center reported. It is noted that the meeting was held as part of the implementation of the policy to end unjustified ins»»»

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub for travelers. Massive explosi»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will never restore oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, which serves as the key artery for delivering Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He has rebuked the EU for its reluctance to exert sufficient pressure on Kiev to unlo»»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»

A new study has highlighted the gaps in civil and criminal protection for the victims of domestic violence in Bulgaria. It also showed that domestic violence in Bulgaria is predominantly gender-based and targets women. The analysis looked into the practices and challenges in combating violence agai»»»

Share: Israeli army soldiers in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon today. Odd Andersen / AFP – Getty Images What to know TRUMP’S HORMUZ DEMANDS: President Donald Trump has warned NATO faces a “very bad” future if allies do not send warships to help end the Iranian blockade of the crucial »»»

1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference on March 3. Thune and Republican Senators are gearing up for a fight over the Save America Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act »»»

Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup. Much of thi»»»