Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has signed agreements for new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8 billion, increasing its total revolving credit capacity to approximately $4 billion. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4 billion facility and have a maturity»»»

Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Israeli-US strikes targeted two gas facilities and a pipeline, hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to attack power infrastructure. "As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administrat»»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov visited the village of Novopokrovka in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region as part of a working visit. According to the ministry’s press center, during his visit, the minister inspected the progress of the major renovation of a former hospital building, »»»

The mayor of Tel Aviv said a "direct strike" damaged a building on Tuesday after an Iranian missile attack warning, as Israeli first responders said they had treated four people for light injuries. The strike in an upscale neighborhood in the north of the Israeli coastal city tore open the facade o»»»

Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from the US-Israel war on Iran is a "distinct possibility." Several countries have refused to refuel Philippine airlines, forcing carriers to load extra fuel for round trips, severely impacting long-haul f»»»

Officers from the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan stopped the illegal import of dietary supplements worth over 12 million soms. According to the agency, the violation was discovered during a tax inspection at Ak-Zhol checkpoint. It was established that a group of individuals had been importing the »»»

Global corporate executives attending China's flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders of the world's second-largest economy that it remains a predictable anchor at a time of geopolitical flux and global uncertainty. The tone at this year's China Development Forum (CD»»»

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining. While leaning on the fossil fuel will raise emissions in the near term, the energy crisis is demonstrating the risks of »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will take on Al Shahania in the first QSL Cup quarter-final at Al Khor Stadium today, looking to continue their fine run in the revamped tournament. The Lions topped the single-stage league table with 25 points to book an automatic quarter-final berth, along with second-place»»»

An Iranian man who was arrested last week for an alleged attempt to enter Britain's nuclear submarine base in Scotland has been released pending further inquiries, Scottish prosecutors said on Monday, Reuters reports.The 34-year-old was detained on Thursday along with a 31-year-old Romanian woman a»»»

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) thwarted a series of terrorist attacks with the use of bombs and drones, plotted by Ukraine against the Russian army and targeting strategic facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region. "The Federal Security Service of Russia has received information about »»»

Dubai: Fans planning to attend this year’s Middle East Film & Comic Con will have to wait a little longer, as organisers have officially announced that the event has been postponed from its original April dates. The convention, which was scheduled to take place from 24–26 April 2026, will now be he»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan, Doha, Qatar, yesterday celebrated the Pakistan Day in a simple and graceful ceremony. Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar, H E Muhammad Aamer hoisted the national flag. The messages of the President of Pakistan, H E Asif Ali Zardari, the Prime Minister of Pakistan »»»

Dubai: What started as a monthly habit has turned into a life-changing moment for 41-year-old Palestinian expatriate Mohammed Ashour, who has been one of the latest winners of Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for March. Ashour, who works as a guest service agent at Zayed International Airport, has»»»

Qatar’s Ministries of Labour and Commerce and Industry have announced the end of the remote work mandate for all private sector institutions. The decision follows guidance from the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers to resume regular on-site operations. Stay updated: Get the latest fas»»»

Doha: As offices nationwide returned to regular working hours today, industry experts and employees have commended the authorities for the seamless and efficient shift to remote work at the onset of the crisis, which has guaranteed uninterrupted operations across the board. Remote work systems play»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based driver’s years of patience and teamwork have finally paid off, after he bagged gold in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw. Ansar Pookunju, a 47-year-old expatriate from Kerala, India, has been living in the UAE for 23 years. He and his group of 20 friends have been consistentl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has affirmed its support for efforts aimed at strengthening the humanitarian response, stressing the importance of consolidating the principle of international solidarity and sharing burdens and responsibilities in light of the unprecedented rise in the number of refugees and dis»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state, as he set out policy priorities in a speech to parliament, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim said Pyongyang's status as a nuclear-armed state was»»»

Rice prices in Japan have fallen below the JPY4,000 ($25.21) mark for the first time in seven months, reflecting easing supply pressures after last year’s surge, Jiji Press reports. Data from the agriculture ministry in To»»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

A US F-15 fighter jet appeared to be shot down over Kuwait on March 23, though neither US nor Kuwaiti authorities have confirmed the nature of the incident. The reported downing follows a similar incident on March 20, when»»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

The European Commission has announced that its trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1, marking a crucial milestone for a pact that has divided European capitals and drawn fierce opposition from agricultural producers. »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

Dubai: Amazon has confirmed that its cloud infrastructure in Bahrain has been disrupted following drone activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said its Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain was affected amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marki»»»

March 24 (UPI) -- Britain's foreign ministry said it has summoned Iran's ambassador to London after two Iranian men were charged with spying on members of its Jewish community for Iran's intelligence agency. The ambassador, Seyed Ali Mousavi, was summoned to Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth and Deve»»»

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil price»»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

If the elections were held today, five parties would enter the 52nd National Assembly, according to surveys conducted by the sociological agencies Alpha Research and Market Links, published on the bTV website. The surveys were presented in the special bTV programme "Elections 2026. Bulgaria Decides»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial sector maintained a positive trajectory in 2025, recording "solid" growth across production, exports and financial market indicators, alongside an expanding workforce.According to a report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), employment in the sector reached 261,000 »»»

Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, a seaside town in the southwest where he established his athletic career, by winning the municipal election on Sunday. Blanco said he won because voters wanted "to be spoken to from the heart" and "respected". Fre»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum which sought to overhaul the country's judiciary. The vote is a major blow to Meloni's far-right leadership, and could weaken her re-election chances next year.  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defea»»»

Young people have a “much lower” level of wellbeing than 15 years ago due to the effects of social media use, according to the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report, which sees Finland maintain its position as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year. Where is the happiest c»»»

Around 200,000-250,000 Czechs rallied at the Letná plateau in Prague on March 21 against the policies of the ruling radical populist cabinet led by billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš' Ano party, which they fear threaten democratic standards in the country.  »»»

Slovenia’s ruling Freedom Movement, led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, was narrowly ahead in the March 22 general elections after 99.81% of votes were counted, setting the stage for complex coalition negotiations. Accordi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies across the country to strengthen workplace safety measures and take preventive steps to protect workers during expected adverse weather conditions. The ministry said worker health and safety rema»»»

Passengers flying out of the UAE this week are being advised to allow extra time for travel, as airlines warn of potential delays due to unstable weather. Between March 23 and 27, travellers should plan ahead amid reduced visibility and challenging driving conditions caused by rain and strong winds»»»

America may be a nation at war, but President Donald Trump's activities over the past few days have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing towards the surreal. On Friday, he said the US war against Iran was "winding down". By Saturday night, he had given Iran a 48-hour d»»»

In a rare direct appeal to the Iranian public, US Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, urged civilians to remain indoors amid US military operations, warning that Iranian regime forces are launching attacks from populated areas and placing ordinary people at risk. Speaking in an exclusive in»»»

BEIJING: Over the past three years, China has seen a significant rise in the industrialisation of invention patents from its universities and research institutions, according to an official from the nation's top intellectual property regulator. Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National I»»»