Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security agents are pictured Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York City as part of ICE sending agents to assist TSA agents as roughly 50,000 employees continue to work without pay over the ongoing government shutdown because of disagreements about immigration enforcement. »»»
Iran claims destruction of US spy plane in strike on Saudi airbase
A key US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft has been “100% destroyed” in an Iranian missile and drone strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. The spy plane was hit along with several other US jets during Frida»»»
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Sunday’s drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated that Guterres called for »»»
UAE air defences respond to missile threats
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems responded to a missile threat, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts to residents across the country. Residents were advised to remain in safe locations and follow official updates as defence systems managed the»»»
Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns
Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»
UK forces destroy 7 Iranian attack drones in one night amid Middle East tensions
The RAF Regiment Gunners successfully engaged and destroyed 7 one-way Iranian attack drones overnight using ground-based counter-drone systems, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. In its March 29 operational update on defensive missions in the Middle East, the ministry also stated the mission »»»
Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com
The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»
Billionaire Naguib Sawiris spotlights the UAE’s strength
In a world often clouded by geopolitical uncertainties, stories of forward-thinking leaders who see opportunity amid challenges shine like beacons of hope. One such inspiring moment comes from Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, a towering figure in global business, who recently highlighted the re»»»
Jordan Armed Forces: Iran targeted Jordan with Missile, 2 drones in past 24 hours
AMMAN: The Jordan Armed Forces announced on Sunday that Iran had targeted the Kingdom with one missile and two drones over the past 24 hours. The Military Media Directorate at the General Command said the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted the missile and the two drones. Also Read: UK's RAF figh»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»
Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states
CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»
talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»
MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»
Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»
DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»
Hundreds attend funeral for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Three journalists killed by an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon on Saturday were laid to rest on Sunday near Beirut. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence, and Lebanese authorities denounced a “war cri»»»
Iran Says US Universities in Region “Legitimate Targets” after Enemy Attack on Iranian University
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said universities of the occupying regime of ‘Israel’ and the US in the West Asia region are legitimate targets for Iran after US-Israeli invaders attacked Iranian universities. The full text of the IRGC statement is as follows: Announcement No. 50 of Oper»»»
QNL to remain closed until 'further notice'
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) announced that it will remain temporarily closed until further notice. The decision was "based on the latest directions from the relevant authorities, the library will remain closed until further notice," QNL said. "Our electronic resources remain available»»»
“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»
Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925
Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»
Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, Regional President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at SAP, to discuss expanding the company’s investments in Egypt and scaling up its outsourcing operations. The meeting »»»
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack. Meanwhile, Ir»»»
PM Madbouly reviews strategic medicine stocks, raw material supply
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the availability of pharmaceutical products and active raw materials in the domestic medicine market. The meeting, attended by relevant ministers and officials, focused on ensuring the adequacy of Egypt’s str»»»
Citizen Bond to be re-offered through post offices in coming days: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced that the “Citizen Bond” will be re-offered through post offices nationwide in the coming days, following strong demand during its initial issuance. Kouchouk said the first tranche of the bond attracted significant interest from citizens and gen»»»
Egypt integrates environmental considerations into local development plans
Egypt is moving to embed environmental considerations into its local development framework as part of a broader effort to improve resource efficiency and advance sustainable development across governorates, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said. In a statement, the ministry »»»
Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue
Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»
Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan
DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»
Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot
Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»
Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works stolen from Italian museum
Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police said Sunday. Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks overnight last Sunday into Monday, a carabinieri spokesman to»»»
Deadly floods and storms hit Afghanistan, toll rises
Kabul: Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could»»»
Kim Jong Un watches new missile engine test aimed at US reach
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the US mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim's stat»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a Humvee and D9 bulldozer east of Al-Khiam detention center with two attack gliders: statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a Humvee and D9 bulldozer east of Al-Khiam detention center with two»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 5:40 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a hostile helicopter in the airspace of Al-Naqoura border town with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to withdraw: statement 42 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and ben»»»
Humpback whale stranded for third time in Baltic Sea
Berlin: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has become stranded for a third time, experts said on Sunday, just hours after the animal had freed itself from a sandbank. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal was first spotted in the early hours of Mond»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: April 19 Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
MoEHE launches Psychological and Behavioral Health Program under Government Scholarship
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counseling and Behavioral Health Program as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Clini»»»
UAE and Congolese Presidents discuss regional developments and bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, to discuss the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their im»»»
A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning
DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»
Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
Report: Iran’s Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon Despite Expulsion
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the »»»
Israeli war kills more than 1,200 in Lebanon
Lebanon's health ministry said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed 1,238 people in the country since the start of the latest war with Hezbollah on March 2. The toll included 124 children, while more than 3,500 people had been wounded, the ministry said in a statement. On Saturday and Sunday a»»»
Islamic Resistance targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Deir Seryan at 03:45 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit: statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Minister of Housing & Construction discusses PPP investment projects with Libyan Egyptian Joint Venture private company
The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a mee»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Widen Its Invasion of Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. “We are determined»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: These Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
MoI lists 11 General Directorate of Passports service centres, working hours and services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the locations, services and working hours of 11 General Directorate of Passports service centres across Qatar. The Ministry shared the details via its official social media platforms, outlining the services available at each centre. Key service »»»