Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Iran threatened to carry out retaliatory strikes on US universities in the region and its Houthi allies in Yemen claimed a second missile attack on Israel. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in sout»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament resumes today at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area, the organising committee announced. The tournament being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for players aged 10 to 14 had been temporarily suspend»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast moderate temperatures with some cloud cover during the day on Sunday, becoming relatively cold by night. In its daily weather report, the department said offshore areas will be partly cloudy at times, warning of expected strong winds and high seas at»»»

Glasgow: Scotland’s first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito’s late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park. In a stark contrast to the jubilant scenes that accompanied a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark in November to secure the Tar»»»

Doha, Qatar: America’s Kristen Vanderveen continued her fine run in Doha, claiming the CSI3* 1.50m Faults & Time title on the penultimate day of the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding Bull Run’s Mary, she completed the course in 63.31 seconds for an emphatic victory. South Africa’s Matthew Morrison on»»»

Bratislava will veto the EU’s proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as well as derail any attempts to simplify the potential accession of Kiev into the bloc, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Slovakia, as well as its souther»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi and Al Rayyan booked their places in the final of the 45th Qatari Men’s Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season after securing play-off semifinal wins yesterday at Al Gharafa Hall. The defending champions, Al Arabi edged Al Sadd 76-74 in a thrilling encounter yesterday to c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The application of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safety rules to Iran has become an important step, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in an interview with Sputnik. Ulyanov raised the question of »»»

On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam (some advisers and others remained), ending the United States' direct military involvement in a war that didn't officially end until 1975. 1 of 7 | U.S. troops board a plane at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam, on March 9, 1973. On Mar»»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

Extended Easter holiday shopping hours will begin Thursday, the Athens Commercial Association announced, as retailers prepare for increased seasonal demand. Stores will operate on longer schedules in the lead-up to Orthodox Easter, including optional opening on Sunday, April 5. Hours continue throu»»»

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kefalonia early Sunday. The tremor occurred at 06:01 a.m., with its epicenter located about 1 kilometer northeast of Skala in the island’s southern region. The quake had a focal depth of 16.7 kilometers.»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is projected to rise to 3.7% in 2026, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East identified as a key external risk factor. The central bank notes that the ongoing conflict is creating heightened uncertainty for global energy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan showed remarkable fighting spirit to reach the QSL Cup final, edging Umm Salal 17-16 in a marathon penalty shootout after coming from behind to secure a 3-3 draw in the first semi-final at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Umm Salal twice took a two-goal advantage durin»»»

Dubai: Dubai is rapidly transforming into a cycling-friendly city, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 13 new cycling tracks and pressing ahead with major infrastructure projects aimed at building a 1,000km integrated network by 2030. The newly completed tracks are part of a wid»»»

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The firs»»»

Commenting on the 22nd anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that in a world full of challenges and growing uncertainty, Bulgaria's membership in NATO is the strongest guarantee of the country's security and independence, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket in Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in the global Earth Hour 2026 initiative. Following the directive of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, encouraging individuals and institutions nationwide to observe Earth»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the release of a new scholarly publication titled “Selected Works of Sheikh Mohammed bin Mani’,” now available in an electronic format through the Ministry’s official website. The publication represents a significant contribution »»»

Doha, Qatar: Public and private schools across Qatar resumed in-person classes starting today, March 29, 2026. This comes following completion of comprehensive arrangements aimed at preparing a suitable school environment to receive nearly 417,000 students and ensure smooth and stable continuation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Authority »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police has launched a temporary initiative to deliver replacement vehicle number plates free of charge to elderly residents and people with disabilities whose plates were lost during the recent adverse weather conditions. The three-day initiative, which begins today Sunday, March 2»»»

The Israeli ‌military ‌said early Sunday ‌that ⁠one of ⁠its ⁠soldiers ‌was ‌killed during ‌combat ‌in southern ‌Lebanon. "Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak hacohen Katz, aged 22, from New Haven, Connecticut, a soldier of the 890th battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon," a mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Wildlife Protection Department and Head of the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi, has affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening efforts to protect the natural environment and ensure the sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to dedicated service for the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised a blood donation camp in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre. The c»»»

Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, includi»»»

Two ‌Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five months old. Medics said Israeli planes ‌attacked two »»»

London: British police said they arrested a man after a car struck several pedestrians in a city in central England on Saturday night, leaving some victims seriously injured. Police in Derby, located about 40 miles north of Birmingham, posted on Facebook that a black Suzuki Swift hit multiple peopl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Businesses operating in Qatar have responded proactively to supply chain disruptions caused by regional challenges, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Shamseer Hamza, CEO of Address Gateway Qatar, noted that many companies have diversified their supplier networks, »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»

The ability of Israel's highly sophisticated air defenses to keep intercepting Iranian attacks is coming under scrutiny as the Middle East war drags on into a second month. The military has dismissed reports that it is running low on the interceptors used to shoot down the steady stream of Iranian »»»

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez on Saturday linked a foiled attempt to bomb a Bank of America building in Paris to the war in the Middle East. Police arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device in front of the building, near the Champs-Elysees, in the early hours of Satu»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Sunday threatened to target US universities in the Middle East after saying US-Israeli strikes had destroyed two Iranian universities. "If the US government wants its universities in the region to be free from retaliation... it must condemn the bombing of the universit»»»

Syrian authorities said Saturday that they found and closed a tunnel between their country and Lebanon they believed was used for smuggling by "Lebanese militias". In a statement to the official SANA news agency, a defense ministry official said the army "discovered a tunnel connecting Syrian and L»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar joined the world yesterday marking the ‘Earth Hour’ a global environmental initiative aimed at raising awareness of the importance of preserving natural resources through simple yet impactful actions. Several iconic buildings in Doha joined the cause turning off unnecessary light»»»

Dubai: As tensions escalate in the Middle East, UAE residents have been closely monitoring developments in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. While regional instability continues, authorities in the UAE have reassured the public that the country remains safe, issuing alerts, updates, and gui»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that Qatar has successfully managed an exceptional period marked by rapid developments, evolving challenges, and regional uncertainties, demonstrating high lev»»»

Bahrain: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed that its facility was subject to an Iranian attack on Saturday Mar. 28, 2026. A statement issued by Alba said: "The safety and security of Alba's people remain its top priority and the Company confirms that two of Alba’s employees sustained minor injuries»»»

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the Ansar Allah movement will continue its military operations against Israel following a second strike on Israeli targets in one day. “The Yemeni Armed Forces… will continue… to carry out their military operations in the coming days until the criminal enemy ceases»»»

Manama: Foulath Holding, an industrial group specializing in iron and steel and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, declared force majeure regarding certain Group operations as a result of the ongoing regional developments in the Middle East and the associated security and logistical chal»»»

YAOUNDÉ — The ambassador facilitating talks on reforming the World Trade Organisation (WTO) voiced cautious optimism recently on prospects for progress at a high-level meeting in the Cameroonian capital.Reforming the beleaguered global trade body is at the heart of the WTO's four-day ministerial co»»»

BEIJING — China announced two separate investigations on Friday into US trade practices in response to Washington's probes this month of Beijing, including over alleged forced labour.The probes into alleged disruptions to the global supply chain and trade of "green products" were "in response to th»»»

Washington: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the arrival of thousands of US sailors and marines in the Middle East, as the Pentagon considers its next steps in the war a month after it began. "U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Comma»»»

After US-Israeli strikes on Tehran’s University of Science and Technology, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a direct warning. "Warning to the criminal rulers of America! The Zionist American invading forces have bombed Tehran University of Science and Technology, targeting Iranian un»»»

Massive nationwide demonstrations took place on Saturday as Americans mobilised against US President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the war in Iran. Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday as millions of people vent fury»»»