Unstable weather across UAE — Could rain return soon?
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Sunday, with fresh to strong winds at times stirring dust and sand. The country remains under the influence of a surface low-pressure extension from the east and high pressure from the west, according to the National Centre of Meteor»»»
Bank of America agrees to $72.5M settlement with Epstein survivors - UPI.com
Bank of America this week settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a victim of the deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, pictured in a photo issued by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice while he was awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking. Epstein was found dead in his cell in A»»»
Dubai landlords hold firm, no rush to sell despite tensions
Dubai: Dubai’s property market is holding steady despite recent geopolitical tensions, with landlords staying put while buyers and tenants adjust their decisions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Smart Bricks shows that around 85% of landlords are not consider»»»
J.D. Vance says UFOs are “demons,” vows to review files
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said aliens are in fact “demons,” vowing to dig into US government files on UFOs. He made the remarks in an interview with podcaster Benny Johnson released on Friday. Vance discussed the UFO files and government disclosures, saying he is “obsessed” with the topic, b»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chainrisks in post-war scenario
Tribune News Network Doha Energy, economic and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions during a high-level panel discussion organised by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the»»»
Qatar managed ongoingcrisis with efficiency and capability: Justice minister
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadiaffirmed that Qatar has effectively managed the ongoing crisis with “efficiency, capability, awareness, and transparency” under the leadership of HH the Amir. In an interview with »»»
Nepal's former prime minister arrested over protest crackdowns - UPI.com
The former prime minister of Nepal was arrested early Saturday for his role in protesters being killed by police during youth-led rallies in September 2025 that spread nationwide over social media bans, government corruption and a weak economy. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- »»»
Widespread floods hit Russia's Dagestan leaving 327,000 people with no electricity
Makhachkala: Authorities in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan in southern Russia, declared a state of emergency on Saturday after the heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and power outages across the area, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and damaging infrastru»»»
Ministry hosts training on evacuation to enhance student, staff safety
Held over four days at the Officers Club, the sessions targeted school principals, their deputies, and safety officials in public and private educational institutions, benefiting around 1,200 participants. The workshops focused on unifying response procedures when receiving alerts through the natio»»»
QCS General Assembly endorses Dr. Khalid bin Jabr as chairman
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Auth»»»
JhungTech: Qatar’s ‘Hagis King’ connecting Filipinos with fun, food, and deals
Darlene Regis Everywhere he goes, Jhung Cañero — popularly known online as JhungTech or simply Jhung — draws attention and warm greetings from the Filipino community. Known affectionately as the “Hagis (Throwing) King of Qatar,” Jhung’s hilarious signature item-throwing antics and infectious humor »»»
Top of the slop? The Sora slide could trigger an AI avalanche
OpenAI has unexpectedly shut down Sora, its generative AI video model. Despite a surge of initial popularity, the tech was dogged by controversy and copyright issues and proved prohibitively expensive. In a significant blow to OpenAI, a $1 billion December 2025 deal to allow Sora users to generate »»»
Israeli jets break sound barrier over Beirut, Metn, Keserwan, Bekaa
Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut and several areas on Saturday night, state media reported, as residents heard loud booms reverberate across the city and in the mountains. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported Israeli planes breaking the sound barrier several times,»»»
Iran’s $2b oil passage via Hormuz a ‘gift’ for Trump, but markets to see little relief
Dubai: Donald Trump described Iran’s decision to allow 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” and a potential opening for negotiations. Oil markets, however, are measuring the move in scale rather than symbolism. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Qatar managed the ongoing crisis with efficiency, capability: Justice minister
DOHA: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Muhannadi affirmed that the State of Qatar has effectively managed the ongoing crisis with “efficiency, capability, awareness, and transparency” under the leadership of His Highness the Amir. In an interview w»»»
Terror attack on bank thwarted by police in France - UPI.com
Bank of America's Paris headquarters was the site of a thwarted terror attack early Saturday morning after nearby police saw two people attempt to detonate an explosive device in front of the building. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo March 28 (UPI) -- Law enforcement in Paris arrest»»»
Global markets turbulent, investors left without safe havens
New York, Mar.28 (SANA) Nearly one month after the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict, global financial markets are undergoing one of their most volatile phases since the global financial crisis, amid sharp fluctuations that have pushed portfolio managers to scale back their positions an»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chain risks in post-war scenario
DOHA: Energy, economic, and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions, during a high-level panel discussion organized by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the theme “The Day Af»»»
War enters fifth week amid escalating fighting and growing economic pressure
Capitals, March 28 (SANA) – The U.S.–Israeli–Iranian conflict entered its fifth week on Saturday, with intensified regional tensions, expanding military operations, and mounting economic repercussions affecting global trade and energy markets. Reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain »»»
COMESA launches digital investment map showcasing 180 opportunities across seven sectors
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has unveiled its COMESA Investment Map, an interactive digital platform presenting 180 nationally endorsed investment opportunities across seven priority sectors: agriculture, food industries, infrastructure, energy, supply chains, the digital econo»»»
Tensions Flare Inside Ruling Party's Meeting as Rama Clashes with Spiropali
A closed-door meeting of the ruling Socialist Party parliamentary group on Saturday was marked by reported tensions and verbal clashes between Prime Minister Edi Rama and senior lawmaker Elisa Spiropali, according to local media reports. The meeting was held at the Palace of Brigades, reportedly sa»»»
War disrupts Qatari helium exports, raising concerns for tech and medical industries
Capitals, March 28 (SANA) – The ongoing U.S.–Israeli–Iranian conflict is starting to disrupt global helium supplies, with interruptions to Qatari exports sparking concerns for technology and medical sectors that rely heavily on the rare gas. According to Euronews, tensions around the Strait of Horm»»»
22 Migrants Die Off Greece after Six Days at Sea
Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, survivors told the Greek coastguard Saturday. The coastguard late Friday said 26 people, including a woman and a minor, were rescued by a European border agency ves»»»
413,793 KitKat Candy Bars Stolen en Route from Italy to Poland
Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere»»»
Saudi East-West Pipeline is Pumping Oil at its Full Capacity
Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz is pumping oil at its full capacity of 7 million barrels a day, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The technical milestone is the culmination of the Kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its»»»
Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional developments with Indian Prime Minister
Jeddah: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed, in a phone call today, the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on the security and stability of the »»»
Oil to get more expensive this week as Middle East tensions escalate
Dubai: Oil prices are expected to rise further in the coming week, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing signs that supply risks are broadening beyond key transit routes. Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered near»»»
Abu Dhabi reviews emergency response readiness amid regional unrest
Abu Dhabi’s top police official has carried out a field visit to the emirate’s main emergency response hub to review how well it is prepared to handle any fallout from the current regional situation. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and head of»»»
Tunisia, AfCFTA review cooperation prospects
Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - The current state and prospects of cooperation between Tunisia and the Secretariat General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were at the centre of a phone call held Saturday between Minister of Foreign...»»»
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»»»