Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would never surrender to Israel and the United States, as Middle East war entered its second week. Iran's enemies "must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves," Pezeshkian said, in a »»»

US President Donald Trump has expelled prominent conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, saying Carlson has “lost his way.” The breaking point between the two came over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which Carlson has characterized as “absolutel»»»

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. 1 of 7 | On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was gran»»»

Tunis, March 7 (TAP) - Locally dense fog will mark Saturday morning, with some scattered showers expected in the far north regions. Subsequently, temporary cloud cover will affect most regions, becoming occasionally denser in the afternoon over...»»»

At least seven people including children have been killed and several others injured after a Russian airstrike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Regional governor Oleg Synegubov said the missile damaged a five-storey residential building on Saturday»»»

Dubai: The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the upcoming action thriller led by Ranveer Singh (his hair still looks lush) looks far more intense than expected. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film appears to lean heavily into a darker,»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the United States is "not concerned" about reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and movements. While declining to confirm the reports, Hegseth, in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," said: "We're tracking ev»»»

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that the lack of strong left-wing representation in the institutions is a loss not only for BSP, but for the entire Bulgarian people speaking on the Panorama programme of the Bulgarian National Television. According to him, socialists have the»»»

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East. The conflict, in which nearly every country in the Middle East has sustained damage from missiles or drone strike»»»

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has temporarily suspended operations to ensure the safety of passengers, staff, and airline crews. Authorities are managing the situation in line with approved safety protocols, the Dubai Media Office confirmed. Impact on Emirates passengers Meanwhile, All Emirates»»»

Israel carried out a wave of “broad-scale” strikes on targets in Tehran on Saturday, following Iranian missile launches towards Israel. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, but emergency services said there were no casualties, and residents were allowed to leave shelters. Follow our liveblog for t»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has announced plans for a series of mass protests over budget-sector salaries, more than two months after the adoption of the extension budget, which included a 5% indexation. The union is calling for a 5% increase in basic monthly s»»»

All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Emirates advised passengers not to travel to airports and thanked them for their patience. The airline stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manag»»»

Russia pummeled Ukraine with drone and missile attacks overnight, killing six people and triggering air alerts across the country, officials said Saturday. The bodies of five people were found in the rubble of an apartment block in the eastern Kharkiv region, hit by a ballistic missile, while one p»»»

In a Europe shaped by overtourism and algorithm-driven itineraries, Transylvania is emerging as an outlier: a living rural landscape where heritage, biodiversity, and community-based tourism intersect with measurable economic impact. Mihai Eminescu Trust (MET), a heritage conservation foundation th»»»

Dubai’s Global Village will remain closed on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance. In a statement, Global Village announced on social media that visitors should check its website and social channels for reopening updates. Stay upda»»»

Greece has announced that it will assist Bulgaria with air defense capabilities in response to the escalating tensions related to Iran. The decision was confirmed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who said the move follows a formal request from Sofia. According to Dendias, the Greek governme»»»

Iran's police chief Ahmad Radan said on Friday that officers had been authorized to shoot at suspected looters amid the war with Israel and the United States. "Because we are in wartime conditions, I have issued orders to shoot at potential thieves," Radan told state TV, adding that any thieves wou»»»

Syrians in Damascus, its countryside, and western Homs countryside are on alert to prevent displaced Lebanese supporters of Hezbollah from entering Syrian territory or being hosted by locals. The stance marks a sharp departure from previous Israeli wars on Lebanon, when Syrian cities received tens »»»

The Ministry of Interior is marking the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers by laying wreaths at the monument dedicated to fallen police officers in the capital Sofia, the Ministry said. Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the leadership of the Ministry, and represent»»»

The Swiss project Araket will allocate up to 5 million soms to women in Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made following a business idea competition in Bishkek and Osh, the Swiss Embassy reported. According to the Embassy, ​​pitching sessions have completed the selection of participants for small grants»»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

Europe’s gas market is emerging from a difficult winter in its weakest position for years after a sharp acceleration in withdrawals from January, triggered by the “big freeze”, left storage levels well below their long-term norm (chart),  »»»

In a notable shift in rhetoric, Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi on Thursday signaled the group could join the war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other, saying his fighters had their “hands on the trigger” and would move “at any moment if developments require it.” »»»

The director of a travel agency suspected of fraud has been detained in Bishkek. The press service of the capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to the department, on March 2, 2026, citizen O.N. filed a written complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Pervomai»»»

Work has begun on Kara Unkur-Sai irrigation system modernization project in Bazar-Korgon district of Jalal-Abad region. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan announced. It is noted that the irrigation infrastructure providing irrigation water to eight s»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively intercepting incoming missiles and drones originating from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Officials clarified that loud sounds reported by residents are due to interception operations, not direct impacts on popula»»»

US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the American and Israeli military continued to launch strikes. Trump said the US and allies would make Iran "economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before" after it picked "acceptable" new leadership. With the w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has partially reopened its airspace in a cautious first step towards restoring air lines to one of the Gulf’s most important aviation hubs. According to Al Jazeera quoting global flight tracking service Flightradar, an A380 jet heading to London was the first aircraft to depart D»»»

A mysterious assassination of a faction leader in Iraq has exposed details of a lucrative oil trade run by what officials and local sources describe as the “Jurf al-Sakhar empire” south of Baghdad, according to information gathered from officials and local residents. Sources said a “major incident”»»»

Security sources in Gaza said a plot by an armed gang was foiled in western Gaza City, describing the attempt as bold, given it took place in zones where the Hamas movement maintains full security control. Sources told Asharq Al-Awsat the incident occurred Thursday evening in the Al-Nasr neighborho»»»

Dubai: Fresh food supplies are being flown into the UAE on chartered cargo flights organised by retail major Lulu Group, with the company stepping up logistics operations to keep its supermarket shelves stocked across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of»»»

When Hamid heard news of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a week ago today, he felt a wave of euphoria and took his wife and daughter into the street outside his home in Tehran to celebrate. For the next few days, as US and Israeli bombs slammed into buildings across the ca»»»

The US State Department approved the sale of $151.8 million worth of munitions to Israel on Friday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war, said AFP. The sale of 12,000 requested 1,000-pound (470-kilogram) bomb bodies was approved by the State Department's Bureau of Political-»»»

Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict. There was no foreseeable e»»»

Lebanese official media reported on Saturday that clashes had erupted as Israeli forces attempted a landing operation along the Lebanon-Syria border, with militant group Hezbollah saying its fighters were involved. The state-run National News Agency (NNA), citing the Lebanese health ministry, said »»»

The Criminal Investigation Department at Qatar’s General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested a person of Arab nationality after he published a series of social media posts containing direct insults aimed at the State of Qatar and its institutions. The posts were circulated within su»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and once again expressed condolences over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, other officials, and civilians during US-Israel aggression against Iran, the Kremlin sai»»»

During many years of contacts with Iran, the IAEA has never found grounds to refuse negotiations on Iranian nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "Throughout all these years, there has not been a single instance where the IAEA stated that there is a reason to c»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 6: International papers discuss US President Donald Trump's "warrior transformation" and speculate about how the new war in the Middle East could benefit Russia. Also: the US Department of Justice publishes an interview that outlines sexual assault allegations agai»»»

President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem. In a post on social media, Trump said he was replacing Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. Noem is the first cabinet member to be ousted in Trump’s second term. She was a key figure in carrying out Trump’s mass depo»»»

The US Justice Department on Friday released Epstein file documents detailing claims that US President Donald Trump attempted to force an underage girl into performing oral sex. The FBI interviewed the alleged victim in 2019 as part of its investigation into late financier and sex offender Jeffrey »»»