Dubai: With the UAE extending distance learning beyond spring break, schools across the country are preparing to meet all eventualities to ensure continuity of learning. The UAE on Tuesday announced the continuation of distance learning across nurseries, schools and higher education institutions fo»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. The victims, who lost their lives as a result of these »»»

Doha: Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has intensified efforts to ensure aviation safety and maintain uninterrupted air services amid current regional circumstances, the authority said. The measures came after the closure of Qatar’s airspace on February 28 and the partial resumption of air n»»»

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ascended to martyrdom in the ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretariat announced the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijan»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to demonstrate resilience in its tourism and aviation sectors amid ongoing regional tensions, with authorities emphasising normal operations and strong support measures for affected travelers. More than 1.4 million passengers passed through UAE airports and »»»

London: Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate. The Georgian's early opener was soon f»»»

ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Even as regional tensions and security concerns dominate headlines across the Gulf, Doha’s historic Souq Waqif continues to pulsate with life during the final nights of Ramadan. Visitors, families, and tourists are filling the market’s alleys late into the night, demonstratin»»»

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aamer has commended the wise leadership of the State of Qatar during times of challenge, praising its steadfast guidance and remarkable resilience. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, the ambassador noted that Qatar’s steadfast commitment t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre(ICC) has established a dedicated Help Desk to support members of the Indian community who may be stranded in Qatar or facing travel-related emergencies amid the current regional circumstances. The initiative has been launched to provide timely as»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a precautionary evacuation guidelines manual for workplaces amid the current regional situation, outlining procedures to be followed by employees in government, semi-government and private sector institutions during emergency and e»»»

ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait. The Council expressed its solidarity with the State of Kuwait and all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its security and stability, and en»»»

Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, was widely believed to be running the country as it reeled from the killing of its supreme leader and a widening war. Israel said Tuesday that it killed Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel's military also said it killed Iranian Gen. Gholam Reza Sol»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has urged everyone to adhere to precautionary measures when holding social events, including weddings and funeral gatherings, given the current circumstances. In a statement, the ministry stressed the importance of holding these events only in halls and enclosed space»»»

Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held inside mosques across the country, with outdoor prayer grounds not to be used this year. In a statement, the authority said the decision applies nationwide, confirming that »»»

A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster". An official in Italy, one of nine EU countries to write a joint lett»»»

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday the interception and destruction of seven drones. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the ministry's official spokesperson, said that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. Earlier Tuesday, Major General Al Maliki anno»»»

A man enters the headquarters of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Aid Society in Buenos Aires, in 2018. It was the site of the country's deadliest terrorist attack, a bombing in 1994. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- Diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Iran escalated after Irani»»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L), NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pose outside No.10 Downing Street after a discussion on the war in Ukraine in London on Tuesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Speaking to th»»»

The pace of military escalation in the Middle East is accelerating as the confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its third week, with intensified missile and drone exchanges and rising tensions spilling across the Gulf, amid faltering diplomatic efforts. In a major development, Israel claimed»»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments sector recorded solid growth at the start of 2026, with exports rising by 11% year-on-year in January, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE). Export shipments reached $299m in January 2026, compared with $270m in the same month of 2025, reflecting conti»»»

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar remains well-prepared to ensure the steady availability of essential goods, highlighting long-standing contingency plans and robust supply mechanisms. In an interview with Qatar Television»»»

“The UAE’s pharmaceutical ecosystem is capable of responding efficiently to various regional and global developments," said Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), as she visited a number of pharmaceutical factories across the UAE to ensure the sustainability »»»

Vienna, Mar. 17 (SANA) A Syrian delegation, headed by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, met on Tuesday with the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) John Brandolino, and Chi»»»

Authorities in Lebanon now see little option but to seek a humanitarian truce during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, after ceasefire efforts in the war between Israel and Hezbollah collapsed against entrenched positions on both sides. Israel is demanding Hezbollah’s “complete surrender” before halting op»»»

A Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat can stand trial in connection with the killing in 1961 of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister. Etienne Davignon, now 93, is accused of involvement in the unlawful detention and transfer of Lumumba and of his degrading treatment. Davignon wa»»»

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has dragged top EU officials into his April re-election battle, even as the EU itself warned against “adversaries … in the system” on election integrity. EU institutions unveiled a deal with Ukraine on Tuesday (17 March) to fix a damaged Russian oil pipeline su»»»

As the US-Israeli war against Iran entered its 18th day, fast-moving geopolitical shifts in the Middle East have again thrust Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states into focus as a pillar of global economic stability, particularly in energy markets, international trade, and supply chains. As supply »»»

Medical supplies to clinics dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan could run out within two weeks unless shipments are rapidly rerouted after disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East, the charity Save the Children said. The expanding US-Israeli war on Iran has shaken global supply »»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday confirmed that his country isn't prepared to participate in operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz under the current circumstances, denying remarks by his US counterpart Donald Trump, in which Trump expressed Paris' readiness to help in this ope»»»

If the Middle East war spreads, it could create a "permanent" refugee crisis, Türkiye’s top diplomat warned Tuesday as Lebanon said Israel's bombardment had displaced over a million people. "If the war... spreads, there is a possibility this will turn into a permanent refugee crisis with refugees s»»»

After a 17-year closure, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, officially opened Tripoli Zoo today after the completion of its renovation and rehabilitation by the Tripoli General Services Company. The Zoo will open to the public on the first day of Eid. ‎During his tour of th»»»

An uneasy quiet has fallen on the streets of the usually bustling southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre. Israel has told civilians in the city – the fifth-largest in Lebanon and one of the oldest in the world – to leave their homes as its war with the Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah intens»»»

Tunis, March 17 (TAP) – The weather will remain sometimes heavily clouded across most regions, with scattered rainfall expected along the eastern coastal areas on Tuesday night.Winds will blow from the north, strong near the eastern coasts and...»»»

Chiang Rai, Thailand: From the capital Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the far northern reaches of the country, drivers and riders in Thailand queued for petrol Tuesday as shortages worsened and price rises loomed. Authorities imposed a cap on the retail price of diesel after the regional conflict disrupt»»»

An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The war, now in its third week, and its shockwaves on food and fuel costs could price families out of staple foods f»»»

Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran's security chief, the most senior figure targeted since the war's first day, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers conveyed by intermediary countries. Iran did not immediately comment on Israel's annou»»»

‎Ali Ben Gharbia, the Chairman of Libya’s state telecoms holding company, LPTIC, conducted a field visit of Tripoli International Airport today, to follow up on the progress of work and learn about the latest developments in infrastructure and services development projects within the airport.‎ He w»»»

Prison officers in Trikala, in Thessaly, arrested a prisoner on Monday after discovering a quantity of drugs concealed in his footwear, police said. The man was undergoing a check while being transferred from another facility when wardens found the substances hidden inside his sports shoes. Authori»»»

On 12 February in the French city of Lyon, a young man was killed in a political street brawl that escalated very badly. While terrible every time it happens, his death was, unfortunately, not unprecedented. Usually, it would result in grief among the victim’s family and friends as well as a crimin»»»

An oil spill which has been blamed on a Russian attack in Ukraine has polluted a major river in Moldova, prompting authorities to cut water supplies to the northern city of Balti. Ukrainian authorities said oil began leaking after a Russian strike on the Dniester hydroelectric plant on 7 March, wit»»»

Three more criminal groups that used phone scams to prey on vulnerable people have been broken on the southern island of Crete and in northern Greece, including one that targeted the same person three times, police said Tuesday. Three people have been arrested, and warrants have been issued against»»»

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova, Secretary General of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) and rapporteur for the European Economic and Social Committee on the European Life Sciences Strategy, participated in the European Health Tourism Industry Summit 2026, held at the European Par»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic will pay a one-day visit to Brussels on Wednesday and meet with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, the press service of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has announced. In a statement, it also said Brnabic would also meet with the »»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on Tuesday, the foreign minister said, following in the path of the United States which took the same step earlier this year. The government of President Javier Milei, a close ally of President Donald Trump, had»»»

Ecuadorian soldiers launch rockets from a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher in an operation in Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador, on Monday against illegal mining. The Army destroyed 129 camps in the park, one of the country’s largest protected natural areas and situated near the border with Peru»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States no longer needs nor desires the assistance of NATO member states to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, claiming that Washington never required help. "The United States has been informed by most of»»»

Lebanon's military said on Tuesday that Israeli strikes on a car and two motorcycles in southern Lebanon killed three of its soldiers and wounded four others. In a statement, the Lebanese army said that "as a result of an Israeli hostile raid" in the Qaaqaiyyet al-Jesser - Nabatiyeh region, a soldi»»»

Sharjah: A moderate fire that broke out at a commercial centre in Industrial Area 6 on Tuesday was swiftly contained by emergency response teams, authorities said. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Andro»»»