US prosecutors have “nothing” on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, National Assembly deputy and his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has exclusively told RT. A member »»»

London, March 31 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived at British government headquarters in London for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials. Earlier Tuesday, President al-Sharaa arrived in London on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a ministerial »»»

Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov stated that the preferential loan program for the garment industry is demonstrating steady positive momentum. As of March 30, 2026, approximately 1.5 billion soms had been provided to entrepreneurs, and the key objective remains engaging »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s ultra luxury property market has set a new benchmark, with a Burj Khalifa penthouse leased for Dh12 million per year, the highest annual apartment rent recorded in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The duplex residence spans the 87th and 88th floo»»»

A homemade marzipan egg made from cashews, almond, sugar and a bit of rose water. It's warm, comforting and just spells home. That’s the little touch of love that Dubai-based Priscilla Dorris Janarthanan, a homemaker, cook and hair technician brings to Easter. Their family follows a routine: Begin »»»

Kyrgyzstan will increase electricity generation from renewable energy sources and small hydropower plants to 1.2-1.5 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026. Deputy Energy Minister, Nasipbek Kerimov, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architectu»»»

The United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The attacks were testament to the intensity of the monthlong war the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran, whic»»»

Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officia»»»

Dubai: UAE schools have told Grade 12 students that IB final examinations this year will not go ahead, with results instead to be awarded through a special contingency measure. According to circulars sent out by Dubai IB schools, the International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that stude»»»

Japan has deployed long-range missiles in a southwest region near China, its defense minister said Tuesday, at a time when ties with Beijing are at their lowest in recent years. The missiles were installed in Kumamoto in the southern region of Kyushu, as Japan is attempting to shore up its military»»»

Bulgaria’s Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said that if reports are confirmed that Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova traveled with controversial figure Petyo “the Euro” Petrov, she should step down from her post. Speaking ahead of a meeting of the Judges' Chamber of the Supreme Judicia»»»

The United Nations’ most powerful body will convene an emergency session Tuesday after officials announced that three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in the last 24 hours. The meeting was scheduled after a request from France. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explos»»»

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations’ peacekeeping chief, told reporters Monday that it looks like Israel is expanding a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. He said that given Israeli military statements and actions, "it certainly looks like we might end up with, I would call it, an expanded buffer»»»

Bulgarian Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky took part in a memorial ceremony in Bucha, marking the victims of the Russian army’s invasion of the town, where more than 630 people were killed following the start of the war. The event coincided with a special meeting of EU foreign ministers att»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has proposed that the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) dismiss Borislav Sarafov from office over disciplinary violations, the Justice Ministry’s press office announced on Tuesday. In recent months, a serie»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

NATO forces on Monday intercepted a Iranian ballistic munition in Turkish airspace. File Photo by Toms Kalnins/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- NATO forces have intercepted another Iranian ballistic munition in Turkish airspace, the defense alliance and Ankara said. "A ballistic projectile, determined to »»»

New details are emerging about a May 2025 armed attack by three Turkish nationals against an officer of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Thermi near Thessaloniki, as the case heads to trial Tuesday. According to court documents, the suspects had been under surveillance as part of a p»»»

China's foreign minister and his Pakistani counterpart will discuss ‌the ‌situation in ‌Iran during ⁠the latter's visit to ⁠China on Tuesday, China's ⁠foreign ministry said. The ‌two ‌countries have ‌similar ‌positions on major international and regional ‌issues, a spokesperson for ⁠the ministry ⁠s»»»

United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed on Monday in a blast i»»»

Dubai: Filipinos in Norway are emerging as a model diaspora community, known for their strong integration and high-value contributions, particularly in the maritime sector. During a visit to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster h»»»

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, during the Universal Exhibition of Arts and Manufacturers. 1 of 5 | The Eiffel Tower is illuminated in the colors of the French flag as a tribute to those killed in the recent ter»»»

Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platfo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, held a virtual meeting with Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, H E Dr. Tan See Leng yesterday. The discussion addresse»»»

The leader of “Progressive Bulgaria” and former President, Rumen Radev, reacted sharply to the signing of the 10-year security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine, criticizing the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. The deal, which includes cooperation in the defense sector»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Attorney Admission Committee chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi convened yesterday to discuss items on the agenda. Upon rounding out their training period, five new attorneys were sworn in before the committee, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister for Transport of the French Republic H E Philippe Tabarot, via video conference, yesterday. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation in maritime and air transportation, and ways to fu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has conducted an inspection visit to review the admission test process for enrolment in the Qatar Science and Technology School for Girls for the 2026–2027 academic year. During the visit, the Mini»»»

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced it carried out five operations targeting US military bases across the region within the past 24 hours, marking a continued escalation in its campaign. In a statement released early Tuesday, the group reaffirmed that “the presence of US forces inside Baghdad »»»

Monday stands out as hard day for the Israeli enemy army in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah resistance fighters inflicted heavy losses upon forces attempting to advance across multiple axes. Enemy media acknowledged two distinct yet significant incidents in southern Lebanon: the first involving a dr»»»

Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn one into the other, according to The Independent. But our modern knowledge tells us the basic difference between an atom of lead and an atom of go»»»

A broker for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to make a big investment in major defense companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on »»»

John Ismay and Christiaan Triebert Washington: On the first day of the war with Iran, a weapon bearing the hallmarks of a newly developed US-made ballistic missile was used in an attack that struck a sports hall and adjacent elementary school near a military facility in southern Iran, according to »»»

Manila: For days now, a 53-year-old woman has quietly waited at the Victory Liner Terminal in Quezon City — not for a ride home, but for something far more uncertain: a job. “I am just here to look for a job as a house helper,” Carmen Pepito dela Cruz said, told the Inquirer. She arrived in Manila »»»

London, March 31 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in the British capital on Tuesday for an official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, following the conclusion of his trip to Germany. According to the presidential media office, President al-Sharaa is expec»»»

The simple motion against the Minister of Environment, Diana Buzoianu, was rejected, on Monday, by the Senate's plenary session.There were 41 votes in favor, 45 against and one abstention. The document, entitled 'Diana Buzoianu, the red-green commissioner of thirst and darkness. As the Bolshevik of»»»

The Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruta, had a meeting on Monday with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bucharest, Willemijn van Haaften, during which they discussed, among other things, the progress of joint projects in the defence industry.According to a press release from»»»

The situation of fuel prices, transport interconnection projects, military mobility and the dialogue on the development of the future European strategy for sustainable tourism were the main topics discussed on Monday, at Victoria Palace, during the meeting between Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Ap»»»

The prime-minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu pays on Tuesday an official visit to Bucharest, informs on Monday, in a press release the Communication Directive of the executive in Kishinev.During the visit, Munteanu will take part in the Conference ‘Romanian Government Roundtabl»»»

Jennie Shin is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry. According to Houry, the current conflict in Lebanon reflects not only an immediate military escalation but a deeper structural impasse shaped by decades of unresolved tensions. What we are witnessing is not simply a confrontation between Israel and Hez»»»

Doha, Qatar: Muaither head into uncharted territory brimming with belief after storming into their maiden QSL Cup final, with the ambitious Second Division side now targeting a historic title in the revamped competition next month. Impressive from the beginning, Muaither finished level on points wi»»»

Dubai: The closing moments of the Dubai World Cup 2026 weren’t filled with drones, fireworks or pop spectacle. Instead, the Meydan racecourse on Saturday fell into a rare moment of stillness as Lebanese singer Amanda Maalouf delivered a powerful orchestral rendition of a beloved Emirati song. Backe»»»

China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»

The United States has allowed a Russian government-owned oil tanker to break its own blockade of Cuba, delivering the fuel-starved island its first significant energy shipment in three months, as President Donald Trump said the cargo would do little to alter Havana's fate. »»»

A US appeals court has overturned a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina over the 2012 nationalisation of energy firm YPF, offering a significant legal respite for the South American country and prompting a strong political response from President Javier Milei. »»»

The United States has allowed a Russian government-owned oil tanker to break its own blockade of Cuba, delivering the fuel-starved island its first significant energy shipment in three months, as President Donald Trump said the cargo would do little to alter Havana's fate. »»»

A US appeals court has overturned a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina over the 2012 nationalisation of energy firm YPF, offering a significant legal respite for the South American country and prompting a strong political response from President Javier Milei. »»»

The commander of the foreign operations branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a rare message on Monday hailing Iranian proxy groups for helping create a "new regional order". Esmail Qaani became head of the Guards' Quds Force after the killing of Qassem Soleimani in a US strike in Iraq in 20»»»