NEW YORK: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a tragic deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip, following heavy rainfall that flooded tents and shelters of at least 120 families. This natural disaster coincides with ongoing military»»»

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its own electricity and »»»

The US Central Command has confirmed the death of hardliner Iranian Admiral Alireza Tangsiri hours after an Israeli strike in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz. In confirming the killing, US Admiral Brad Cooper called on those serving in the Iran Republican Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) to immedi»»»

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned that some bus routes may be temporarily disrupted due to heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweeping across large parts of the UAE overnight from Thursday into early Friday (March 27). Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»

1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

Japan's government is set to announce plans on Friday to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, media reported. The Japanese industry ministry will announce its proposal to boost the use of coal by rolling back ru»»»

Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

AMMAN: Jordan strongly condemned Iranian attack on United Arab Emirates, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality. Several others were injured, including a Jordanian citizen, an Emirati national, and an Indian national, following fall of debris in Abu Dhab»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»

Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»

Cherry blossom trees are a major tourist attraction for Washington, D.C., each spring. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have reached peak bloom, putting on their annual display around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. "Recent warm wea»»»

March 26 (UPI) -- Federal authorities indicted a pair of Florida siblings accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the FBI announced Thursday. Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of placing the explosive device at the base's visitor center March 10. His sist»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»

Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported flashes of lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours as an intense weather system swept through major cities overnight on Thursday into early Friday morning (March 27), triggering alerts. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), uns»»»

FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»

QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»

QNA Doha Director of the Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai has confirmed that the weather disturbances that Qatar is currently witnessing are a normal seasonal phenomenon known locally as ‘Al Sarayat,’ which is one of the characteristics of the end of winter. There is no cause for a»»»

As various part of Qatar continue to witness heavy rainfalls, the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. The ministry added that municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified »»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad welcomed the Human Rights Council’s (HRC) adoption of the resolution submitted on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan regarding the human rights impli»»»

QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Dr. Hareb Mohamed Aljabri said that attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, three (3) Merkava tanks and a D9 bulldozer in Al-Qantara town with g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:25 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, Al-Malkiya settlement for the third time with a rocket barrage: stat»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:40 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, Al-Malkiya settlement for the fourth time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»

Police in Sofia are searching for a woman suspected of carrying out a series of knife attacks that left four foreign nationals injured in the city center on Thursday evening. All victims are German citizens and were transported to hospital for treatment, with authorities confirming that none are in»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:40 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers around the Khazzan area in A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:10 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles in Maroun Al-Ra»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals living in the UAE who plan to apply for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or update an existing one will face stricter documentation requirements from April 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes are part of updates to Indi»»»

Dubai: The prospect of oil prices rising to $200 per barrel is now being increasingly tied to a single variable: whether Iran’s Kharg Island export infrastructure is directly targeted. The shift reflects how markets are moving beyond broad geopolitical risk and focusing on specific supply nodes tha»»»

As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»

Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group. "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group »»»

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»

The Advocate General and Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution in the Kingdom of Bahrain announced Thursday that the Attorney General has issued an order to refer 14 defendants across four separate cases to the Criminal Court. The group includes several fugitives currently in Iran who formed sep»»»

1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»

Damascus, March 26 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Thursday to enhance cooperation in water and sanitation projects. The agreement aims to improve water services and promote sustainable resource manageme»»»

Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson has filed a complaint against opposition journalist Szabolcs Panyi, after Panyi admitted to helping a foreign intelligence agency wiretap Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto ahead of next month’s crucial elections in the country. News of the complaint was announ»»»

The US could redirect arms supplies originally designated for Ukraine to America’s own war with Iran, the Washington Post has reported, citing sources familiar with discussions on the matter. Under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), introduced in July 2025, European NATO members are »»»

A man who attacked and injured a police officer with an axe in Ampelokipi, central Athens, on Thursday morning was arrested by the authorities, officials said. The suspect was located at an intersection in the area after fleeing the scene. Authorities said officers had gone earlier to a residence t»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced that a rainy weather system will continue affecting the country until Friday night. The system, currently concentrated over the far western regions, has already brought heavy showers to scattered areas. According to a statement, the rain»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a set of general health tips and guidelines for dealing with periods of heavy rainfall. Among the most important is staying indoors during rain and thunderstorms and only going out when absolutely necessary. The ministry urged the public to monitor wea»»»

Baghdad: Iraq has reiterated its unequivocal rejection of any attacks or targeting of Gulf countries and Jordan, emphasising that Arab security is an integral part of its own national security and that regional stability serves the shared interests of all. In a statement issued Thursday, the Iraqi »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Two Merkava tanks were targeted with guided missiles in the town of Qantara, southern Lebanon 26-03-2026 19:40 PM L»»»

Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met with members of the public here on Thursday. He tops the coalition's candidate list for the Burgas Multi-member Constituency, which was presented at the meeting. "Bulgaria is coming out of the shackles of fear and apathy and has a future," Radev told his »»»

Dubai: Air India Group on Thursday announced that Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined 22 flights to and from the Gulf region on March 27, 2026. Air India will run four scheduled flights between India and Jeddah, with two services each from Delhi and Mumbai, and two flights betwe»»»

A person holds a sign reading "Vaccines save lives" during a protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, where the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting, in Atlanta, in December. President Donald Trump hasn't named a director for the organiza»»»