Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island isn’t just about witnessing art from afar; oftentimes, it draws you into a scene and makes you part of the frame. This Eid Al Fitr holiday – which kicked off today – is a perfect moment to experience the immersive moments that make up a trip. From workshops to vi»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, as well as opportunities to advance ties in a way that supports shared pr»»»

Russian–Indian relations have been developing dynamically year after year, achieving record results across numerous indicators. The evolution of bilateral ties in the 2020s shows that the rapprochement between Moscow and New Delhi is not a tactical manoeuvre but a long-term foreign policy priority »»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil said Hezbollah "must realize that its military situation is has ended," but added that it would be "a mistake for anyone to think they can eliminate Hezbollah's political wing." As for the threats made by the party's deputy political council head, Mahmoud»»»

Dubai: The UAE has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting operations and could have wider global consequences, as regional tensions continue to escalate. UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, said energy facilities should not be targeted, as cri»»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday condemned "in the strongest terms" Iranian strikes on Qatar's main gas hub, the world's largest liquefied natural gas facility. "We are working towards a swift resolution to the situation in the Middle East, in the best interests of the British people»»»

Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict»»»

The Sofia City Court (SCC) Thursday held a hearing in a case against former prime minister Kiril Petkov, who is charged with committing official malfeasance by ordering senior police officials to take actions at variance with the law. The SCC denied a motion by prosecutor Angel Kanev for an expert »»»

In 2025, 18,495 doses of HPV vaccine were administered in Bulgaria, of which 14,507 were given to girls and 3,988 to boys, caretaker Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski said at a press conference, held in Sofia on Friday, of the HPV Coalition dedicated to the third anniversary of its establishment and»»»

The FBI is investigating Donald Trump's former top counter-terrorism official - who resigned from the role earlier this week - over alleged leaks, sources have told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. Joe Kent is under investigation in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, with sourc»»»

This performance comes amid a local and international economic context marked by uncertainty and a more cautious approach by companies regarding expansion or relocation decisions. Under these conditions, the rapid leasing pace of the new building confirms the continued demand for high-tech, efficie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has stated that it is currently experiencing higher than usual call volumes due to the ongoing situation. The airlines reassured that it is doing everything possible to support its passengers who might require immediate assistance during this time. It also added that the »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, a bill amending three laws—the Tax Code, the Law on Social Security Contributions, and the Law on External Migration—has been submitted for public discussion. The document is aimed at attracting foreign teachers and specialists to the education system. According to the draft, it is p»»»

BUDAPEST - Serbia is offering competitive business conditions, a stable and predictable environment and is already recognised as a dependable partner in the automotive industry, Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic told an automotive industry conference in Budapest on Thursd»»»

Leaders from the European Union will gather in Brussels on Thursday aiming to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with the funding stalled by a dispute between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over damage to a key Russian oil pipeline. EU leaders c»»»

A pregnant Palestinian woman died on Thursday in the occupied West Bank from shrapnel wounds sustained after an Iranian missile attack, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, the Ramallah-based health ministry said. Asil Samir Masalmeh, 32, who was six months pregnant, died after missil»»»

A major gas field in Qatar has been hit by missile attacks, causing "extensive damage", the country's state-run energy firm has said. The Iranian strikes follow reports that Israel hit a petrochemical complex in Iran. The attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field has sent gas prices soaring. Ras Laffa»»»

Addressing Parliament Thursday in a declaration on behalf of There Is Such a People (TISP), Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov said that during regular governance, there was stability and normal development, despite any shortcomings. He argued that the regular government was brought down not for failing »»»

On March 19, users of banking apps again began complaining about payments being processed incorrectly through the ELQR system. Users reported delays in payments, scanned QR codes not displaying, and in some cases, apps not opening at all. According to Interbank Processing Center (IPC), temporary di»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is urging all parties to the Iran conflict to prevent further strikes on the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday. "We call on all parties involved in the conflict to prevent anything like this from ha»»»

Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested 97 people for being "soldiers of Israel", state media reported on Thursday, in the latest round ⁠of a security sweep ⁠that has seen hundreds detained over alleged linked ⁠to Israel and the US since the start of the war. Earlier on Thursday, state media quot»»»

Brussel, March 19 (SANA) Gas prices in Europe rose by 35% on Thursday following strikes targeting energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major center for liquefied natural gas production and export. According to market data cited by AFP, the benchm»»»

Dubai: An Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field has pushed the Middle East conflict into dangerous new territory, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional escalation. But what exactly is South Pars, and why is it so critical? World’s largest gas reserveSouth Pars is part of»»»

Job vacancy levels across Europe showed limited movement at the end of 2025, with Bulgaria remaining among the countries with the lowest rates, according to Eurostat data. In the fourth quarter, the vacancy rate in the euro area edged up slightly to 2.2% from 2.1% in the previous quarter, although »»»

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»

Unabated settler violence, along with Israel’s continued settlement policy, could spell doom for the remaining Christian communities in the Holy Land, Jason Jones, founder of the Vulnerable People Project, has told RT’s America First. Israel has allegedly approved the demolition of thousands of hom»»»

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman have been injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Sweeney said an Israeli aircraft fired a missile at their car as it crossed a bridge near a military base. Both are conscious and receiving medical aid at a local hospital. They said shrapne»»»

The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to r»»»

Evomag data indicates a clear shift in purchasing behavior, where payment flexibility is becoming a direct factor in the decision to buy. Currently, BNPL accounts for 6.4% of all evomag orders, and its growth rate has significantly outpaced that of other payment methods. In contrast to this segment»»»

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to welcome the first day of Eid Al Fitr this Friday, March 20, the familiar sense of joy and anticipation is unmistakable. Across the seven emirates, the rhythms of preparation are in full swing: malls are bustling with families seeking new clothes, homes are being scente»»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

British wages rose at their slowest pace since late 2020 in the three months to January, according to official data which also suggested a weakening in employment might have bottomed out before the start of the war in the Middle East. The figures would normally boost bets on the Bank of England cut»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Defence Council reviewed reports from the competent authorities and confirms that air quality indicators in areas near Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Dhakhira, and Al Khor remain within normal levels. This comes in the context of the Civil Defence Council's continuous oversig»»»

An analysis by Alex Milcev, Partner and Head of the Tax and Legal Services Department, EY Romania While the government seeks solutions to reduce the budget deficit with an emphasis on tax hikes, more efficient tax collection would contribute significantly to reducing it, without the need for drasti»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a farm seller seeking Dh100,000 from a buyer over a cheque that the court ruled had been issued as a guarantee rather than as a payment instrument. The court said the cheque in question was a security ch»»»

A man has been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distribution of extremist materials online. The Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, on February 9, monitoring of Facebook revealed an account under the name «Aza Asanbekov» that was allegedly used to sp»»»

Shell said Wednesday's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City caused damage to the Pearl GTL (gas-to-liquids) facility, adding the fire was ⁠quickly put out, there ⁠were no reported injuries and Pearl is now in ⁠a "safe state.” Shell has a 100% interest in Pearl GTL in Qatar, which has capaci»»»

Morgan Stanley on Thursday joined Goldman Sachs and Barclays in pushing back its forecast for the US ​Federal Reserve's next interest rate cut to September from June after the central bank flagged inflationary risks amid the Middle East conflict. The Wall Street brokerage now expects quarter-point »»»

Israeli strikes targeted overnight into Thursday Mayfadoun, al-Naqoura, al-Qantara, Tyre, al-Hosh, Insariyeh, al-Bazourieh, al-Rihan, Tayr Debba, Debaal, and the border town of al-Khiam in south Lebanon. Artillery shelled Arnoun, al-Ghandourieh, Maroun al-Rass, Bint Jbeil and wadi al-Slouqi. At lea»»»

Hezbollah said it targeted overnight into Thursday Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Dishon, Manara, Naharaya, Haifa and Kfar Giladi in north Israel and Israeli soldiers and Merkava tanks near the southern border towns of Houla, Taybeh, Aitaroun, Odaisseh, Rob Tlatine and Markaba with rockets, artillery sh»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has dismissed rumours about restrictions on capital movement in the country, warning against the spread of misinformation during times of regional tension. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a post o»»»

A new online platform (ipop.mrrb.bg) will track progress on projects under the municipal investment programme. It was developed within 10 days to consolidate and organize data from various directorates and ministries, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announc»»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that it has successfully targeted 80 military sites across occupied Palestine, along with four American bases in the Persian Gulf region, in a large-scale offensive utilizing precision-guided missiles and drones. Iranian missile soa»»»

Owners of major Telegram channels are increasingly registering businesses in Kyrgyzstan to preserve advertising revenue amid potential restrictions in Russia. The country has emerged as the most popular destination for relocating advertising contracts, the Telegram channel Mash reports. Kyrgyzstan »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»

The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths. About 840,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported on death certificates in 2020 and 2021. But a group of researchers — using a form o»»»

Israeli officials are casting a series of alleged operations against senior Iranian figures as precise, intelligence-driven strikes, while analysts warn the narrative risks overstating their strategic impact and fueling a “false sense of victory.” Among those cited in Israeli accounts are Ali Larij»»»

Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»