GCC chief praises efficiency of Gulf armed forces in countering Iranian attacks
RIYADH: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised Sunday the high level of efficiency and readiness demonstrated by the armed forces of the GCC states, highlighting their professionalism in countering the Iranian attacks that targeted the GCC states and defending their sovereignty and s»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Iraqi Prime Minister
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stabi»»»
British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions
Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»
Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law
Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»
China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com
Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»
An Israeli airstrike targets the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar sends urgent relief aid to over 40,000 displaced families in Lebanon
QNA Beirut Qatar Charity on Sunday announced that it has sent urgent relief aid to 40,500 displaced families in Lebanon, following the conditions they are experiencing as a result of military operations and shelling in a number of areas, particularly in southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Bei»»»
WCM-Q students receivea glimpse of Qatar’s richbiodiversity on Purple Island
Tribune News Network Doha First-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February explored Qatar’s rich biodiversity during a field trip to the mangrove forest at Jazirat Bin Ghannam, also known as Purple Island. Divided into three groups, the students visited the island»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
QIC shareholders approve 11% cash dividend for FY2025
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Extraordinary General Assembly (EGM) meetings on March 12, 2026, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meetings were chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bi»»»
PM and Egyptian foreign minister discuss regional peace, security
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Doha on Sunday. The meeting addressed the developments on the military escalation in the re»»»
Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»
Zakat Affairs Department ready to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to beneficiaries
QNA Doha The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al-Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and to achieve the aim»»»
Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»
Ooredoo launches Eid Device Festival 2026 with iPhone 17 offers and Nojoom rewards
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of the Eid Device Festival 2026, a limited-time seasonal campaign offering special pricing on a wide range of smartphones and smart devices. Running for two weeks starting March 11, t»»»
Al Khulaifi, China’s envoy on Middle East issue call for de-escalation
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call from Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun on Sunday. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military esca»»»
Qatar Airways updates limited flight schedule to and from Doha until March 28
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced in an update that it will operate a revised limited number of flights from March 18 to March 28, 2026. "With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our ut»»»
NCM: Unstable weather with light rain across parts of UAE until March 20
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»
IEA to release strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets
Paris, March 15 (SANA) – The International Energy Agency announced Sunday that member states will begin releasing oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to curb rising global crude prices. According to a statement cited by AFP, member countries in Asia and Oceania will immediately start sup»»»
British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones
The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says
A brother of the man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue on Thursday had been a Hezbollah commander who was killed in an air strike last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says. Police say Ayman Muhammad Ghazali died after driving a car full of explosives into the Temple Israel synagogue. »»»
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Hollywood's best and brightest are gathering to find out which of them will be taking home one of the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars. The ceremony is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles at 16:00 local time (23:00 GMT) on Sunday. See all the nominations below, and we'll be updat»»»
Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
If the Oscars gave out an award for best dressed, it would be the most hotly contested prize of the night. Hollywood's biggest stars are turning on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. They include Clueless star Alicia Silverstone (above), who »»»
NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats
Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»
Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla
Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»
I’m worried about Tucker Carlson’s safety – John Kiriakou
The life and freedom of US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower and host of the RT program Deep State John Kiriakou has said. Carlson claimed on Saturday that the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him to the US Justice Department. “What’s that crime? Well, talk»»»
All Voting Machines Will Be Fully Operational by April 19, Says Election Chief
All 9,354 voting machines to be used in the country and about 150 to be used abroad in the April 19 Bulgarian snap elections will be in working order, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday evening. No machines for which there is rea»»»
Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com
Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted for the second time on Sunday a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers east of the Khiam detention center with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the EU to negotiate directly with Moscow, arguing that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with the Belgian newspaper L’Echo published on Saturday, De Wever argued that the bloc had failed to force Mosc»»»
MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 rescheduled
Doha: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year President of the Qatar Motor and Moto»»»
Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open
Miami: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, organizers said Sunday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells this week, but the six-time Miami champion opted out of the second leg of the "Sunshine Double" -- where he fell to »»»
Joint statement by extraordinary meeting of GCC-UK Foreign Ministers
The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) held an extraordinary meeting on to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and the blatant aggression by Iran and its regional proxies against the GCC countries and Jordan. The GCC side was headed by Dr. Abdu»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a missile salvo: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Cabinet to Refer Board of Peace Ratification to Constitutional Court on Monday
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»
Rama Says Parliament’s Decision on Balluku Arrest Request Is a 'Closed Issue'
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the rejection of prosecutors’ request to arrest former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku is a “closed issue,” emphasizing that the decision does not prevent ongoing investigations. Speaking after the vote in the Parliament of Albania, Rama said lawmakers ac»»»
Consumer Protection Commission Raises Awareness on World Consumer Rights Day
On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»
Peruvian presidential candidate dies in traffic accident in the Andes
A Peruvian presidential candidate died Sunday in a car accident on a remote Andean highway while traveling to a political rally. Napoleón Becerra, 61, was the candidate for the Workers and Entrepreneurs Party of Peru in the April 12 election. The leftist was one of the 36 candidates and a recent po»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the Taybeh project area in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: Military Media statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar targeted by several drones: Defence ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted on Sunday by several drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted and neutralized all the drones," the ministry said.»»»
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
The captain of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her bid for Australian asylum, Iran's state media says, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind. Zahra Ghanbari will fly from Malaysia back to Iran, news agency IRNA reported on Sunday. It comes after Australian»»»
Finance Minister grants exceptional customs facilities for transit shipments at ports
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that exceptional customs facilities have been introduced for transit shipments at Egyptian ports, allowing procedures to be completed without requiring pre-registration under the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. Kouchouk said the decis»»»
Egypt to secure all raw material financing as production will not stop, says PM Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that the state is securing all necessary financing to provide raw materials and production requirements, asserting that the “wheel of national production will not stop” despite current regional military escalations. The Prime Minister stated d»»»
Housing Minister urges timely completion of Decent Life phase one projects
Egypt’s Minister of Housing Randa El-Menshawy held an extensive meeting to review the progress of phase one projects under the presidential initiative Decent Life, aimed at developing rural areas across Egypt. El-Menshawy emphasised that completing Phase One projects is a top priority for the minis»»»
Muslim Council of Elders calls for global campaign to confront extremism, hate speech, promote coexistence
The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, affirmed its unequivocal rejection of all forms of extremism, hatred, discrimination, and incitement to violence against Muslims, warning of the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia and the serious threat it pose»»»
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using »»»
Qatar intercepts drones launched from Iran on Sunday
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 that the State of Qatar was targeted today by multiple drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all drones.»»»