Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The Ministry of Interior stated that security units are working to enforce wanted notices issued against terrorist elements, whether those returning from conflict zones or those still there, and to implement preventive border...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has called, from day one, for de-escalation in the region, stressing that its position remains firm in rejecting any steps that »»»

Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»

Damascus, March 31 (SANA) – Syria’s freight transport sector recorded more than 4.63 million tons of cargo moved during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased activity in both domestic and cross-border transport, the Ministry of Transport said. Khaled al-Kas’ha, director of freight transpo»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Doha with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it,»»»

London: Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year»»»

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth violates First Amendment protections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying state governments»»»

The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said. The influx of asylum seekers from war-torn Syria to the European Union peaked in 2014–2015, with Germany being one of the top »»»

Footage has emerged online showing a man wearing clothing resembling a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uniform being attacked in Honolulu, Hawaii. The incident took place during the ‘No Kings’ protests against US President Donald Trump’s policies, which kicked off nationwide over the w»»»

Restoring free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran, is not among American military objectives, according to statements by US officials and media reports. Instead, Washington has indicated it expects other nations to tackle the issue. Tehran throttled maritime traffic »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received today in Doha the UK Secretary of State for Defence HE John Healey. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and strengthen it, particularly»»»

A mechanism for direct control over our MPs is needed, instead of relying solely on the judicial system, said Filip Pavlov, top-of-the-list MP candidate for the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa, during a meeting with citizens, the coalition's Vratsa office reported on Tuesday. According to Pavlov, th»»»

Geneva, March 31 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions renewing its condemnation of Israeli occupation violations against residents of the occupied Syrian Golan, calling for an end to these practices, compliance with relevant UN resolutions, and a halt to repressive»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer. "We're not going to be there too much longer. We're obliterating the s–t out of them right now, it's a total obliteration," Trump said in an interview with the Ne»»»

President Donald Trump says goodbye by Britain's King Charles III, at Windsor Castle on Sept 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Charles will visit the United States next month. File Photo by British Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom »»»

In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Tuesday their attacks on the Israeli enemy’s forces in South Lebanon, border sites and targets in the settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that illustrate the attacks and their o»»»

A 652% rise in reports of election violations ahead of the April 19, 2026 vote, compared with the October 27, 2024 election, was a sign of growing public trust in the Interior Ministry’s new leadership, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev said on Tuesday. Dechev spoke after meeting the s»»»

Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»

Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war is likely to end soon and that other nations can reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves — after he posted to social media a video of huge explosions near Isfahan that he said hit “a lot of stuff.” “We’re not»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as the Iran war enters its second month. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United St»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Donya Abdulhadi Executive Director, Marketing, Communication and Strategic Partnerships Diriyah Biennale Foundation A slow-moving convoy is led through Wadi Hanifa towards the JAX District — a scene that merges heritage and natural landscape, pulsating with eager expression. Across the valley floor»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Ne»»»

Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»

President Joseph Aoun affirmed Tuesday that Lebanon welcomes the support offered by French President Emmanuel Macron to "help it confront the ongoing Israeli escalation against Lebanese territory and to reach a ceasefire and begin negotiations based on the negotiating initiative announced a few day»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) condemned the ruling issued by the Tunis Court of First Instance sentencing journalist and editor-in-chief of the “inhiyez” website Ghassen Ben Khalifa to two years in...»»»

Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said the European Child Guarantee is a national development tool, not just a requirement from Brussels, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry press service said here Tuesday. Efremova spoke at a conference in Zagreb and presented Bulgaria's»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told senior U.S. officials that any future agreement between Washington and Tehran would not stop Israel's war in Lebanon, according to a report published Monday. The Israel Hayom daily said Netanyahu conveyed the message during recent closed-door talks»»»

US conventional military power is being stretched to the breaking point in its war against Iran, Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. It’s not just about fast-depleting Tomahawks - every missile fired at Iran chips away at the broader air- and missile-defense reserves simultane»»»

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories Tuesday in outrage after Israel's parliament passed a measure establishing the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. Palestinians young and old held sit-ins and marches in th»»»

Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals overnight, adding to fires still raging from a string of attacks that began almost a week targeting the country's ability to export oil, gas and other energy products via the Baltic Sea. File Photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE Ma»»»

As the UAE experiences seasonal rainfall this week, LEAD Development is spotlighting the advanced water management system at Jubail Island, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed infrastructure can transform natural conditions such as heavy rainfall resulting from weather fluctuations into long-te»»»

New Delhi: At least eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, in the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents that have raised fresh concerns over safety at mass gatherings in India. The incident occurred in»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah authorities handled more than 74,000 emergency reports during last week’s weather conditions, with no deaths or injuries recorded, the Sharjah Executive Council announced on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Council pra»»»

Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month due to surging oil and gas prices, heightening a policy dilemma as expensive energy drags growth and risks generating a self-reinforcing inflation spiral. Oil prices have nearly doubled as a result of the Iran war and »»»

Amman: Jordan has said its air force had intercepted and destroyed a missile attack from Iran as regional tensions continue to intensify. In a statement on Tuesday, the Jordanian Armed Forces said the Royal Air Force has shot down four Iranian missiles targeting its territory over the past 24 hours»»»

A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, AFPTV's live broadcast showed, after the Israeli military renewed its warning for residents to leave as it attacks the area. The strike came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military would occupy a swathe of southern Leba»»»

UN’s refugee agency said more than 200,000 people crossed from Lebanon into Syria in March after the Israeli war. The vast majority – nearly 180,000 – were Syrians returning to their war-battered country, in addition to more than 28,000 Lebanese. "Most are people fleeing the intense Israeli bombard»»»

The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed the shipment to proceed despite its ongoing»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has launched an electronic auction for 102 silver bars, starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The silver bars are offered in various weights, with each bar weighing 999.9 grams and a minimum opening price of QR7,000. Interested bidders can participate in th»»»

Dubai: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday directed singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to singer and actor Ali Zafar in a long-running defamation case. According to a report in Dawn, the case was filed by Zafar in 2018 after Shafi publicly accused him of sexual harassment. The cour»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not involved in the ongoing mediation efforts, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed in a press conference, adding that it supports mediation efforts by Pakistan. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. M»»»

The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a well-known trademark infringement lawsuit after the claimant failed to deposit Dh60,000 for a court-appointed expert, resulting in the forfeiture of his right to rely on technical evidence and failure to prove his claim. The court ruled that the cla»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan called for stronger international accountability, accelerated postwar recovery efforts, and a lasting peace for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit, held in the Ukrainian capital, as quoted by the National Assebmly's press office on »»»

Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»

Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»