Virus Kills Tiger Cubs in Indonesian Zoo
Two Bengal tiger cubs born in Indonesia's Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, a conservation official told AFP on Friday. The cubs, two males named Huru and Hara, were born last July to tigress Jelita, who remains in good health. According to the conservation agency of West Java»»»
Military intercepts 15 hostile drones in 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, some of them targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the radar system without any human casualties. That was revealed by Official Spoke»»»
Prime minister, Armenian FM discuss ways to resolve disputes by peaceful means
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia HE Ararat Mirzoyan. During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the region »»»
Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal 28-03-2026 18:42 PM Hezbollah Military Media Office Log»»»
EU Parliament endorses initiative to create ‘return hubs’ for illegal migrants
European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including the creation of ‘return hubs’ in third countries. The idea to create de facto detention facilities outside of the EU’s»»»
Prime minister, Thai FM discuss regional developments, joint efforts to achieve peace
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Sihasak Phuangketkeow. During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»
EXCLUSIVE: IDF Vet-Turned War Critic Explains Why Israel’s Military is on the Brink of Collapse
Israel has been fighting a multi-front war since 2023, with the backbone of its forces “based on its reserve battalions, on people that are civilians and that are called by the army to serve,” former IDF officer Guy Poran told Sputnik, commenting on a top general’s warning that the IDF risks “colla»»»
More than 3,000 No Kings events expected across globe Saturday - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters against the Trump administration policies rallied as part of the nationwide No Kings protest in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando, Fla., on October 18. No Kings organizers expect even more people to turn out for protests Saturday. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License »»»
Sharjah Municipality teams restore normalcy after heavy rains, ensure smooth traffic flow
Sharjah: Swift action by Sharjah Municipality teams has helped restore normal conditions across the emirate within hours of heavy rainfall, as field crews worked intensively to clear waterlogged areas and improve visibility. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»
There Is No Legal Issue with Gurov's Appointment as Caretaker PM - Justice Minister
In a Facebook post published on Saturday, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov commented on the ongoing trial at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that involves caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. Yankulov said that there is no legal issue with »»»
Israeli Military Kills 15-year-old Palestinian in West Bank
The Israeli military killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy near Bethlehem late on Friday, according to the Palestinian health ministry, as violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank surges. The Palestinian health ministry said in a statement that the 15-year-old boy had died after arriving at the ho»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Thailand's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Sihasak Phuangketkeow. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalat»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Armenian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia HE Ararat Mirzoyan. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in»»»
Scattered Rain Revitalizes Desert Outings, Camping in Saudi Hail
Recent scattered rainfall across Saudi Arabia's Hail Region has drawn residents and visitors to the plains, mountains, and popular sites such as the Aja and Salma mountains, the Qana sand dunes, and the outskirts of Jubbah, revitalizing desert outings and camping while providing families and youth »»»
French Police Thwart a Suspected Bombing Outside a Bank of America Building in Paris
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alle»»»
Meet the Artemis Crew in NASA's First Astronaut Mission to the Moon in More than a Half-century
The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era. The Americans who blazed the trail to the moon more than half a century ago were white men chosen for their military test pilot experience. This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of color and a »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, they reviewed the devel»»»
OIC condemns Israeli seizure of 15 homes in occupied Jerusalem
Jeddah: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' illegal decision to seize 15 homes in Silwan town in occupied Jerusalem and forcibly displace Palestinian families, in preparation for handing the properties over »»»
Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah site damaged in Iranian missile, drone attacks
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said on Saturday its Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage during Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi, with assessments ongoing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The company »»»
Qatar Press Center condemns continuation of Iranian aggression against Qatar
DOHA: The Qatar Press Center has renewed its strong condemnation of the continuation of Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar, following the announcement by Qatar's Ministry of Defense that the country's airspace was subjected on Saturday to an attack by drones, which the armed forces managed to in»»»
Key Sharjah bus routes back in operation after rains
Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the gradual resumption of intercity bus services as part of efforts to restore normal operations following recent weather conditions. The authority said the current phase covers the reactivation of several key routes, including»»»
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Journalists
An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Reuters reported. Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni's brother, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, had also been killed in »»»
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Paris, France: Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January, only to be stripped of their victory weeks later, paraded the trophy ahead of a friendly on Saturday against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.Spectators gather ahead of the»»»
Destruction from Two Wars Strains the Lebanese State
A pattern of systematic destruction pursued by Israel in the current war is becoming clearer by the day, extending in both context and objectives from the previous conflict and pushing entire Lebanese regions and governorates toward a “scorched earth” reality. The scale and nature of the targeting »»»
Qatar Armed Forces thwarted drone attack from Iran: Defence ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was targeted by an attack involving several drones launched from Iran earlier on Saturday. "Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted and neutralized all incoming drones," it said.»»»
Trump’s Skepticism Shook NATO: Iran War May Shatter It
The US president “essentially views NATO as an obsolete relic of the Cold War,” and allies’ refusal to help in Iran demonstrates that the US-European defense dynamic as it has existed since the late 1940s “is no longer necessary,” says Joe Siracusa, dean of Global Futures at Australia’s Curtin Univ»»»
Iran Attacks US Navy Support Ship in Port of Salalah in Oman - Military Command
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian armed forces attacked a US Navy support ship in the port of Salalah in Oman at a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the coast of the Islamic Republic, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian milit»»»
Abu Dhabi launches National First Line of Defense Forum, Dh100 million training grants to boost emergency readiness
Abu Dhabi: The 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.” The forum is organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response, under the supervision of the»»»
Hegseth’s ‘crusade’ and Netanyahu’s scripture: holy differences in the front against Iran (VIDEO)
Both the US-Israel tandem and Iran have offered religious reasoning for hostilities in the Gulf to go on, painting the conflict as an existential standoff. RT’s Oumaima Ichchar looks into the arguments the warring sides have been providing, which appear to go well beyond geopolitics. On Wednesday, »»»
French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot
Paris, France: France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office told AFP on Saturday it has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris. The office confirmed that a suspect caught in the act was in police custody and said it was investigati»»»
US Deploys Another Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier, accompanied with several guided missile destroyers, will deploy to US Central Command's area of responsibility - the same command overseeing the ongoing military operation against Iran, CBS News reports. The deployment comes amid recent news of another US »»»
Houthis launch first Yemeni strike in Iran war, target Israel - UPI.com
An Israeli air defense system intercepts projectiles over the West Bank city of Nablus, on Saturday. Israel said it detected missiles launched from both Iran and Yemen. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- The Iranian-backed Houthis launched missile strikes toward Israel on Saturday, markin»»»
Opposition Calls Nationwide Protest Demanding Prime Minister’s Resignation
Opposition leader Sali Berisha announced Saturday that a nationwide protest will be held on April 17 in the capital Tirana, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Speaking at a press conference, Berisha urged citizens to join the demonstration, framing it as a decisive moment of pu»»»
Central Election Commission to Open 493 Polling Stations in 55 Countries for April 19 Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to open 493 polling stations in 55 countries for the parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026. The decision was adopted with 14 votes in favour at a meeting of the CEC on Saturday. On Thursday, the CEC reported that 60,904 applications had been sub»»»
New community ‘paw-ntry’ launched in Philippines as pantries return amid rising fuel costs
Dubai: Five years after a simple bamboo cart on Maginhawa street in the Philippines became a symbol of hope during the Covid-19 pandemic, community pantries are making a comeback in the country, driven by new challenges. Community pantries are volunteer-run stations where people can donate and take»»»
Enemy Raids Across South and Bekaa Leave Dozens Martyred, Wounded
The Israeli enemy’s military campaign against Lebanon continued unabated Saturday, with airstrikes and artillery shelling pounding dozens of towns and villages across the south and the Bekaa Valley—killing and wounding dozens while causing widespread destruction to residential areas, infrastructure»»»
Education Ministry confirms schools ready for safe return to in-person classes tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that all preparations have been completed across public and private schools to resume in-person classes starting Sunday, following completion of comprehensive arrangements aimed at preparing a suitable school environment to recei»»»
Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt for Talks on Mideast War
Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye prepared to meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. Top diplomats from Riyadh, Cairo and Ankara are due in the Pakistani capital Su»»»
Live updates: Yemen’s Houthis fire first missile on Israel as war in Middle East intensifies – Ya Libnan
Share: An Israeli first responder walks from the site of a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Maya Levin) Major developments we’re following: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel on Saturday, raising concerns ab»»»
Schools fully prepared to resume in-person classes in safe learning environment on Sunday: Ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the completion of all preparations in public and private schools for the resumption of in-person classes starting on Sunday.This follows the completion of various arrangements aimed at creating a suitable school environment to welcome a»»»
Dubai Police answer 56,000 plus emergency calls in four days during severe weather
Dubai: Dubai Police handled 56,608 emergency calls during the recent influence of unstable weather, with 97 per cent answered within just 10 seconds, officials said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Call handlers at the Command and Control Centre w»»»
Bulgaria Not Poor but Mismanaged and Plundered, Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Says
Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said at a meeting in Dobrich that Bulgaria is not a poor country but one that has been mismanaged and plundered, blaming oligarchic circles and ineffective governance for draining public resources. Speaking while presenting the coalition's candidate list for »»»
A Year After Crown Prince’s Decisions, Riyadh Real Estate Exits Speculation, Transaction Values Down 64%
One year after a package of landmark decisions issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 29, 2025 to rebalance Riyadh’s real estate market, a new trajectory is taking hold across the capital, particularly in its northern districts. Data from the Real Estate Exchange showed a clear retreat»»»
Missing Cuba-bound aid boats located, crews 'safe': convoy organizers
Havana: Two sailboats carrying aid to Cuba that went missing have been found, convoy organizers said Saturday, but Mexico's navy leading the search was yet to comment as circumstances around the vessels' disappearance remained unclear. The Mexican Navy reported Thursday that it began a search and r»»»
Only 21.1% of Polish drivers comply with speed limits
Research by the Instytut Transportu Samochodowego shows that 99.8 percent of Polish drivers are sober, placing Poland among EU leaders in this area. Seatbelt use is also high at 97.2 percent. However, speeding remains a major issue, with only 21.1 percent of drivers obeying limits in urban areas an»»»
Who are Yemen’s Houthis? Militants opening a new front in a dangerous escalation
Dubai: Yemen’s Iran-backed Al Houthi militants have opened a new front in the widening Middle East war, claiming their first missile launch toward Israel since the conflict began. The move marks a significant escalation, raising fears of renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping and deeper regional spill»»»
NOC celebrates return of Schlumberger Libya's (SLB) in-country operations as an independent operating entity (LIG) - as they were before 2011
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is officially celebrating the issuance of the strategic decision to separate SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger) operations in Libya from the North Africa management, establishing them as an independent operating entity under the name (LIG), »»»
Mihail Dinev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mihail Di»»»
Yulia Kyuchukova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Stara Zagora 27th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Yulia Kyu»»»