Sharjah Police handle 40,000 calls during bad weather
Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police handled more than 40,000 calls during the recent adverse weather conditions across the UAE, reflecting a high level of preparedness and rapid emergency response. Brigadier Mohammed Rahma Al Ghazal, Director of the Operations Centre Department, said a t»»»
17,000 US troops to arrive in the Gulf for possible ground invasion of Iran
17,000 US troops are arriving in the Gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. The Trump administration has made plans to d»»»
Beirut rescuers risk their lives to save animals
Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»
New substation unveiled in Skopje as EVN marks 20th anniversary
Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) – Marking 20 years of EVN’s operations, dedicated work and investment in energy infrastructure, the new TS Central substation was put into operation Friday in Skopje. The €11 million infrastructure project is a strategic step toward ensuring stable electricity supply in »»»
UAE urges residents to eliminate stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding
Dubai: UAE authorities have urged residents to take preventive measures to limit mosquito breeding following recent rainfall that left stagnant water in several areas, creating conditions favourable for insect proliferation. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said reducing mosquito bree»»»
Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»
UAE braces for fresh spell of unstable weather this week
Dubai: A period of unstable weather could affect parts of the UAE and Qatar from Monday evening through Wednesday, driven by the passage of a cold upper trough, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for»»»
This is how Dubai’s economic model shows strength
Dubai: Business leaders across Dubai’s key sectors say the emirate is not only weathering current global and regional challenges but reinforcing its position as a leading economic hub, driven by a diversified model, agile governance, and deep-rooted collaboration between the public and private sect»»»
Targeting the Lifeline in Lebanon: Israeli Escalation Mounts as Strikes Hit Paramedics in South
The Israeli enemy has intensified its attacks across southern Lebanon, with a troubling escalation in the targeting of medical and emergency personnel. In a grave incident on Sunday, an enemy drone struck an ambulance operated by the Islamic Health Association (IHA) near the Martyr Salah Ghandour H»»»
Bulgaria’s Currency Switch Near Complete: BNB Reports 91% of Leva Out of Circulation
The Bulgarian National Bank reported that by March 27, 2026, the transition from the lev to the euro is progressing in line with the established legal framework and previously approved operational plans. Data from the central bank shows that approximately 2.9 billion leva in banknotes and coins rem»»»
Qatar participates in IMO FAL 50 meetings
London: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held in London from March 23-27, 2026. Key topics discussed included adopting seamless procedures »»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»
Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion
Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»
Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since Ukraine invasion
Trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as economic pressures and prolonged war fatigue weigh on public sentiment, according to new VTsIOM survey reported by Bloomberg on March 27. »»»
Iran must provide assurances against future attacks, Gargash says
Abu Dhabi: Any political solution to the Iranian aggression against Gulf countries must include clear guarantees to prevent future attacks and uphold the principle of non-aggression, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said. Writing on X, Gargash stressed that any settlem»»»
Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage
Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»
UAE foils 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones from Iran on March 29
Dubai: On Sunday, March 29, 2026, UAE air defences intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 UAVs. The assaults have claimed the liv»»»
France unveils aid to shield key sectors from soaring fuel prices
Facing soaring fuel prices from the Middle East conflict, the French government has announced €70 million in targeted aid for April, helping transport, fishing, and agriculture. Measures include a 20-cent-per-litre fuel subsidy for small transport businesses and fishing boats, plus zero excise on a»»»
Replacing Election Commissioners to Be as Limited as Possible, CEC Spokesperson Says
The possibility of replacements of election commissioners will be limited as much as possible, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Rositsa Mateva told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. She pointed out that the election commissioners have already been appointed, with the deadline ha»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City brings high-energy family experience to Katara
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has announced Hot Wheels Speed City, a new family-focused activation set to take place in Katara South Parking from March 30 to May 2, 2026. Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a ser»»»
UAE air defences intercept 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones from Iran on March 29
The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran on March 29, the Ministry of Defence said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air def»»»
The Sea Beneath Arctic and Antarctic Ice Holds Many Secrets. These Scientists Dive Deep to Find Out
As bubbles rippled across the frigid Finnish lake, diver Daan Jacobs emerged from a hole carved out of the thick, crackling ice. The journey had taken him 8 meters (26 feet) beneath the surface, where sunlight filtered through the Arctic ice and fish swam around a rock formation. It's a remote plac»»»
Four held over alleged multi-million-euro public funds scam
Four suspects were placed in pretrial detention following multi-day hearings in a case involving an alleged fraud scheme that defrauded Greece’s social security fund, EFKA, of millions of euros. The case involves 22 defendants, including two accountants and an advertiser deemed central to planning »»»
Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war
Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim natio»»»
Got a damaged car from the Dubai rains? Here's what to do
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 720 "To Whom It May Concern" certificates to motorists whose vehicles were damaged during the recent wave of adverse weather, officials confirmed on Sunday. The certificates, which are essential for processing insurance claims related to natural disasters, have been »»»
PIA touches down in London after six-year hiatus
Dubai: After a six-year pause, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) returned to London skies on Sunday, signalling a major milestone in UK-Pakistan air travel. Flight PK-785 departed Islamabad International Airport at 1:19pm (PST), kicking off a service that will operate three weekly flights from »»»
Yemen’s Houthi militants raise Red Sea trade risks amid Hormuz strain
Dubai: After holding fire for nearly a month, Yemen’s Houthi militants have entered the widening US-Iran war — launching missiles toward Israel in a move that could open a dangerous new front and threaten global trade routes. The Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen’s capital Sanaa and large pa»»»
Finance Minister: 2026-2027 budget targets LE4 trillion in revenues
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday, 28/3/2026, that the state general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is strategically designed to support both citizens and investors while catalyzing national economic activity. He emphasized that healthcare, education, and social protect»»»
High Hopes at China's Gateway to North Korea as Trains Resume
Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pande»»»
Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual Dies
Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country's president from 1994 to 1999. Born on July 3, 1941 in the eastern city of Batna, Zeroual served in Algeria's National Liberation Army (FLN), whic»»»
Victory and Defeat Scenarios for Iran’s Proxies in Lebanon and Iraq
The future of Iran’s regional allies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and armed factions in Iraq, is increasingly uncertain as a widening conflict reshapes the Middle East and tests the limits of Tehran’s long-standing proxy strategy. Lebanese politician Michel Chiha once outlined a vision of Leb»»»
World's first hepatitis D monoclonal antibody drug administered in Beijing
Beijing:The world's first prescription for a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment for the hepatitis D virus has been issued recently at a Beijing hospital, marking a milestone in global viral hepatitis care, Science and Technology Daily reported. Developed by a team from Tsinghua University»»»
Venezuela's Maduro thanks supporters in first online post from US prison
Caracas: Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel "steadfast" and "serene" in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost t»»»
Royal Navy drone 'mothership' set for Hormuz naval mine hunting — robots to take over dangerous work
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay will act as a floating command hub for uncrewed underwater drones and surface boats capable of detecting, identifying, and neutralising sea mines UK's "Hybrid Navy" strategy blends crewed ships with autonomous platforms for greater flexibility and safety. The Ro»»»
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin has said it has yet to decide whether to join the Gaza peace council established by US President Donald Trump, with presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing the initiative as less relevant now that a wider war is under way in the Middle East. »»»
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin has said it has yet to decide whether to join the Gaza peace council established by US President Donald Trump, with presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing the initiative as less relevant now that a wider war is under way in the Middle East. »»»
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin has said it has yet to decide whether to join the Gaza peace council established by US President Donald Trump, with presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing the initiative as less relevant now that a wider war is under way in the Middle East. »»»
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin has said it has yet to decide whether to join the Gaza peace council established by US President Donald Trump, with presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing the initiative as less relevant now that a wider war is under way in the Middle East. »»»
Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance'
The Kremlin has said it has yet to decide whether to join the Gaza peace council established by US President Donald Trump, with presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing the initiative as less relevant now that a wider war is under way in the Middle East. »»»