The Knesset is expected to vote this week on a death penalty bill that four European countries on Sunday voiced deep concerns over its language about which rights advocates say targets Palestinians. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of four Europe»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) maintained a steady performance over the past week, closing at 3,659 points on 26 March, up 2.8 per cent since the beginning of the month, supported by strong domestic economic fundamentals amid ongoing regional developments.Market analysts said the resilience»»»

AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) signed a community contribution agreement with KingsVille Brand for garments to train and employ 40 young men and women from Aqaba.The total cost of the agreement is JD60,000 as part of efforts to enhance workforce skills and meet labour mar»»»

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on Sunday. Another peacekeeper was critically injured, it said in a statement early on Monday. Indonesia's foreign »»»

Pakistan on Sunday said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime cho»»»

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment. Britain,»»»

Dubai: As the US–Israel war with Iran enters Day 31, developments across the region continue to impact security, travel, markets and daily life in the UAE. From air defence responses and diplomatic engagements to flight schedules and education updates, here’s a detailed round-up of what residents n»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached “soon” with Tehran. Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, meanwhile after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran»»»

Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland on Sunday, an incident the defence ministry described as a "suspected territorial violation". Neighbouring countries Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia experienced similar crashes by drones on their land earlier this week.  Two unidentified drones»»»

Paris: Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting c»»»

Kubanychbek Zhekshenbekov has been appointed Director of Ala-Archa State Nature Park. The decision was made by the Presidential Affairs Department. He previously served as deputy head of the park. Ala-Archa Park was established in the spring of 1976 to protect the Ala-Archa River, the natural envir»»»

A US federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on AI company Anthropic, saying the measures likely violated the law. The ruling freezes a Pentagon designation of the firm as a national security risk, protecting it while the government considers an e»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine is attempting to influence Hungary’s elections in order to establish a pro-Ukraine government, warning that such efforts must be rejected, at a campaign rally in Békéscsaba ahead of the parliamentary vote. Speaking to a large crowd on the city’s main square,»»»

In February 2026, nearly 1.1 million guests spent 2.4 million tourism nights at tourist (commercial, private and other) accommodation establishments. Tourist arrivals were up by 4.6% and tourism nights by 5.2% in number compared to a year earlier. In January-February 2026, domestic arrivals at tour»»»

In February 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 616 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 231 thousand and the unemployment rate was 4.8% In the period December 2025–February 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 623 thousan»»»

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Monday, becoming cloudier over western areas and offshore islands by night, as temperatures see a slight gradual increase, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are forecast, occasionally fre»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to revoke a residential apartment he had gifted to his ex-wife, ruling that the transfer was legally valid and cannot be reversed due to a statutory impediment under UAE law. The court also ordered the claimant »»»

The White House was briefly renamed ‘Epstein Island’ for some Google Pixel phone users, the Washington Post has reported. The term is used to refer to the Caribbean island of Little St. James, which had been owned by the late convicted pedophile Jeffry Epstein. According to the prosecutors, it serv»»»

Share: File photo : A UN peacekeeper (UNIFIL) patrols the border with Israel, in the village of Khiam, Lebanon . A U.N. peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured when a projectile exploded in their position in southern Lebanon REUTERS/Ali Hashisho. Major developments in the Middle East »»»

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted that Monday’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, turning cloudy at times by night over the western regions and the islands. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionally freshening and causing blowing dust. In its dail»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that five ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted heading towards the Eastern Region. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency, quoting Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry. The Saudi Ministry »»»

Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»

In December 2020, NASA's Juno mission caught the visible glow from a bolt of lightning in a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. Photo by NASA NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for 10 years. During that time, it has studied the huge storms on the planet, such as the Great Red Spot, whic»»»

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. »»»

Yemen’s Houthi armed forces announced their formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East, firing several missiles at Israel. The group, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north, has stayed out of the action since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Februar»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network doha Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a series of interactive zones, complemented by live entertainment and themed retail pop-ups. Hot Wheels Speed City will feature a range of dynamic z»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater inspected a number of schools as in-person classes resumed across the country on Sunday. The resumption of on-campus education was the culmination of comprehensive preparations by the Ministry of Edu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainabi»»»

A federal judge put the merger of Nexstar and Tegna -- which would create a company that can reach about 60% of U.S. households through 260 local television stations -- on hold for two weeks after DirecTV challenged the merger in court under federal antitrust laws. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Marc»»»

Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater conducted inspection tours along with a number of government, private and community schools, to review the progress of the school day and assess the readiness of the educational field. She met with administrativ»»»

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held at the IMO in London from on March 23-17, 2026. Key topics discussed includ»»»

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institut»»»

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding research collaboration on demographic and social issues, with the aim of exchanging expertise and enhancing cooper»»»

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully completed a securitisation issuance valued at EGP 2bn for Incolease, marking the first issuance under Al Ahly Securitization Company’s ninth programme. The issuance is backed by a receivabl»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»

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»»»