WEST PALM BEACH, Forida: At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He is jumping from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now e»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the country’s response to Iranian aggression extends beyond an immediate ceasefire, towards securing long-term regional stability. In a post on X, Gargash said that as the "UAE confronts Iran’s blatant aggression and demonst»»»

The UAE will continue to experience unstable weather conditions until 27 March, with rainfall of varying intensity, strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected across several regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downl»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ruled in favour of a property owner in a dispute over a failed real estate transaction, ordering a buyer to pay more than Dh1.54 million under a deposit-retention clause after she withdrew from completing the purchase. The Dubai Court of First Instance (Real Estate Division»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Indian national sustained minor injuries after debris fell in the Al Shawamekh area following an incident involving a ballistic missile, according to a statement carried by the Abu Dhabi Media Office. Relevant authorities said emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence s»»»

An Iran-backed armed group announced on Monday that it would continue its five-day pause on attacking the US embassy in Baghdad. Since the start of the war in the Middle East, pro-Iran armed groups have claimed responsibility for near-daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region, whi»»»

Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. Trump, after enthusiastically backing Israel in the war the two countries launched on February 28, is under political »»»

Share: Photo- U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai in Bkirki U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa affirmed that “the United States is concerned over the situation in Lebanon and for it to be independent and free from war.” “I personally doing everything I c»»»

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Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as results put his party just slightly ahead of the conservatives. Golob took over from Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa as a political newcomer in 2022, leading a three-party centre-left »»»

VATICAN CITY (AP): The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel hosted a concert Sunday evening, debuting a composition focused on interactions with angels found throughout the Bible. The Vatican sometimes hosts concerts in the chapel for visiting musicians and other special occasions. But the events are always in»»»

HONOLULU: More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and ca»»»

New Hampshire: Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a spokesperson for the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office said. The collapse happened while a wedding pa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment 23-03-2026 02:48 AM Hezbollah’s military media released a powerful vi»»»

Share: PHOTO- Black smoke billows from an Israeli air strike on an alleged pro-Iranian Hezbollah target in southern Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty Images IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared that Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah “has only just begun,»»»

Manila: The Philippines' 16.53-megawatt Wind Energy Power Facility (WEPF) on the island of Oriental Mindoro is now operating at full capacity, thanks to the installation of three current transformers (CTs) at Bay 1 of the Calangatan Switching Station. The facility's output had been limited by equip»»»

A controversial secularism law in Quebec is heading to Canada's Supreme Court - but the outcome will impact much more than religious expression in Canada, legal experts say. The case has the potential to test national unity and the balance between courts and elected officials. "This case is probabl»»»

Share: In a statement, MP Nicolas Sehnaoui noted that “establishing a shelter facility with permanent structures at the northern entrance to Beirut is a misguided decision in every respect.” He called upon the government of PM Nawaf Salam to “immediately reverse this decision and adopt other soluti»»»

Germany is continuing to struggle with a shortage of skilled workers, as elderly staff retire, and there are not enough young candidates to fill their roles. To try to alleviate the problem the country is increasingly turning to workers from India. For Handirk von Ungern-Sternberg, it started with »»»

Socialists and allies held on to power France's big four cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille - on a local election night that offered hopes for mainstream parties in next year's presidential elections. The new aspirants of the far-left and far-right also made gains – notably in Nice for an al»»»

UK PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agreed in a Sunday call that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential for global shipping, BBC reported. Trump had threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait stays closed beyond 48 hours. The waterway is vital as it handles ~20%»»»

Oil prices rose early Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz or face decimation of its energy infrastructure and Israel warned the war would continue for several more weeks. Shortly after the 2200 GMT open, the price of West Texas Intermedi»»»

Dubai: While most UAE universities are resuming classes online after spring break today, some higher education institutions with residential campuses have introduced hybrid learning arrangements and temporary relocation provisions, ensuring that students, whether in their hostels or back home, coul»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that its air defence systems responded to incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) launched from Iran, amid rising regional tensions. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely fre»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have discussed the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a call about the latest situation in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Traffic through the strait - one of the world's busiest shipping lanes - has slowed down by about 95% since »»»

QNA Doha Several countries and top officials have expressed condolences and solidarity with Qatar and Turkiyefollowing the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters that claimed the lives of seven personnel from both countries. The State of Kuwait expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Stat»»»

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed the funeral prayer for the martyrs of the nation who passed away while performing national duty after a Qatar Armed Forces helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters. The prayer was held after Maghrib prayer at Imam Muhammad bin Abdul »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the third day of Eid Al Fitr unfolded across Qatar, the spirit of vibrant celebration, reflecting a seamless blend of deeply rooted traditions and contemporary expressions of joy was witnessed. While the initial days of Eid are often marked by family gatherings and formal »»»

Filipino community leaders, entrepreneurs launch podcast to guide repatriation efforts in QatarDarlene Regis Amid ongoing regional tensions since February 28, Filipino community leaders and entrepreneurs in Qatar have launched a live podcast aimed at guiding overseas Filipinos on government repatri»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of seven drones in the Eastern Region on Sunday (March 22). The statement was made by the Ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al Maliki, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. A day earlier, on S»»»

Tensions escalated Sunday at a Democratic Party of Albania protest in Tirana, as clashes between demonstrators and police intensified and tear gas was deployed to disperse the crowd. Opposition leader Sali Berisha, who was at the forefront of the march alongside supporters and party lawmakers, suff»»»

A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s central Fatih district brought down two buildings on Sunday. Search and rescue personnel were immediately dispatched to the site of the noon explosion, and determined nine people were caught under the rubble. Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said they had recovered »»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the duty martyrs and to the governments and peoples of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye following a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters due to a technical malfunction during a routine mi»»»

Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian diplomats, citing Tehran’s strikes on its territory. The move comes after 12 Arab and Muslim countries, including those hosting US bases, denounced the Islamic Republic’s retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment that began on February 28. On Saturday, the»»»

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been found guilty in California of misleading investors during his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in 2022. The class-action lawsuit, which had been filed shortly before Musk took control of the social media platform that he subsequently re-branded as X, focused o»»»

Hawaii's storm has already cost some $1bn (£752m) in damages, officials say, after two consecutive storms dropped as much as 50in (127cm) of rain on parts of the state and murky brown flood waters submerged some sections of the island of Oahu. More than 230 people had to be rescued, Governor Josh G»»»

The Israeli military says plans for the expansion of ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved, amid fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing a large-scale ground invasion of the country. Israel has intensified its campaign against Hezbollah, an Iranian-b»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Caretaker Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov said on Sunday he will appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council’s refusal to consider his proposal for a new acting Prosecutor General. Borislav Sarafov now ho»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced streamlined procedures to facilitate the departure of Umrah pilgrims, while warning against overstaying visas. The ministry urged pilgrims to coordinate with Umrah companies to confirm travel schedules and complete check-out arrangemen»»»

Dubai: As tensions escalate in the Gulf, a familiar question is back: if the Strait of Hormuz is so risky, why not just move oil another way? The scale makes that far harder than it sounds. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Roughly 20 million barrels of oil — about 20% o»»»

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon unleashed on Sunday a relentless and meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. Using advanced missiles and squadrons of combat dro»»»

Batteries are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. They sit at the heart of the global shift toward electrified transport, and more resilient power systems. In a word: a game-changer. At the most basic level, batteries solve a fundamental problem: energy»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability during a meeting. The»»»

The role of the institutions is to stand by everyone who works for Bulgaria, President Iliana Iotova said Sunday in her address to the students and administration of Plovdiv’s Chernorizets Hrabar Secondary School, where a concert was held to mark the Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God. »»»

Iran carried out missile strikes on Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad on March 21. Air defense systems like THAAD and Iron Dome may be highly capable but they still struggle with combined missile and drone attacks from multiple directions, Imad Salamey, associate professor at the Lebanese American U»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has approved plans for the "next phase" of the war against Hezbollah, saying the battle against the Lebanese Iran-backed group "has only just begun." "Once the battle in Iran ends, Hezbollah will be left alone and isolated. The battle against Hezbollah is a long one, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense issued a statement that it mourned with profound sorrow and grief the nation’s martyrs, who lost their lives while carrying out their national duty, embodying the highest values of sacrifice in service to the country. The martyrs, the Ministry, said are: • Capta»»»

Al Arish: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients a»»»

Israel's military will expand its ground operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, its army chief said Sunday, warning that the offensive against the group was still in its early stages. "The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun... This is a prolonged operation," Lie»»»

The caretaker Cabinet has referred to the Constitutional Court Parliament’s resolution instructing the government to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said on Nova TV on Sunda»»»