17,000 US troops are arriving in the Gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. The Trump administration has made plans to d»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»

Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) – Marking 20 years of EVN’s operations, dedicated work and investment in energy infrastructure, the new TS Central substation was put into operation Friday in Skopje. The €11 million infrastructure project is a strategic step toward ensuring stable electricity supply in »»»

Dubai: UAE authorities have urged residents to take preventive measures to limit mosquito breeding following recent rainfall that left stagnant water in several areas, creating conditions favourable for insect proliferation. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said reducing mosquito bree»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador HE Paolo Toschi of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar on Sunday March, 29 2026. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, partic»»»

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar's enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institution»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschi. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, particularly parliamentary cooperation a»»»

Doha Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has revealed the evacuation and safety guidelines for educational institutions in the country. Before an emergency occurs: - Identify emergency exits and designated assembly points. - Ensure all walkways and corridors are free of obstructions. - Know the locatio»»»

Egypt is in talks with Saudi Arabia for an electricity interconnection project at a total investment cost of $1.56 billion and with a 3000 megawatt capacity, Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said on Monday at an Al-Ahram energy conference. The project is set to be operational by 2021, Shaker add»»»

Dubai: Business leaders across Dubai’s key sectors say the emirate is not only weathering current global and regional challenges but reinforcing its position as a leading economic hub, driven by a diversified model, agile governance, and deep-rooted collaboration between the public and private sect»»»

The Israeli enemy has intensified its attacks across southern Lebanon, with a troubling escalation in the targeting of medical and emergency personnel. In a grave incident on Sunday, an enemy drone struck an ambulance operated by the Islamic Health Association (IHA) near the Martyr Salah Ghandour H»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that by March 27, 2026, the transition from the lev to the euro is progressing in line with the established legal framework and previously approved operational plans. Data from the central bank shows that approximately 2.9 billion leva in banknotes and coins rem»»»

London: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held in London from March 23-27, 2026. Key topics discussed included adopting seamless procedures »»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»

Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»

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Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

Abu Dhabi: Any political solution to the Iranian aggression against Gulf countries must include clear guarantees to prevent future attacks and uphold the principle of non-aggression, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said. Writing on X, Gargash stressed that any settlem»»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

Dubai: On Sunday, March 29, 2026, UAE air defences intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 UAVs. The assaults have claimed the liv»»»

The possibility of replacements of election commissioners will be limited as much as possible, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Rositsa Mateva told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. She pointed out that the election commissioners have already been appointed, with the deadline ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has announced Hot Wheels Speed City, a new family-focused activation set to take place in Katara South Parking from March 30 to May 2, 2026. Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a ser»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is calling on its US colleagues to fulfill what the countries agreed on in Anchorage, Alaska, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. "You know, I may be revealing a secret, but that's exactly what we're calling on our US colleagues to do. This is what is needed now," Ushakov told»»»

The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran on March 29, the Ministry of Defence said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air def»»»

As bubbles rippled across the frigid Finnish lake, diver Daan Jacobs emerged from a hole carved out of the thick, crackling ice. The journey had taken him 8 meters (26 feet) beneath the surface, where sunlight filtered through the Arctic ice and fish swam around a rock formation. It's a remote plac»»»

China conducted naval, air and coast guard patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, its military and Coast Guard said. The shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone but China also claims it ‌as part ‌of its territory. The ‌patrols came ⁠after Beijing and ⁠Ma»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim natio»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 720 "To Whom It May Concern" certificates to motorists whose vehicles were damaged during the recent wave of adverse weather, officials confirmed on Sunday. The certificates, which are essential for processing insurance claims related to natural disasters, have been »»»

Dubai: After a six-year pause, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) returned to London skies on Sunday, signalling a major milestone in UK-Pakistan air travel. Flight PK-785 departed Islamabad International Airport at 1:19pm (PST), kicking off a service that will operate three weekly flights from »»»

Dubai: After holding fire for nearly a month, Yemen’s Houthi militants have entered the widening US-Iran war — launching missiles toward Israel in a move that could open a dangerous new front and threaten global trade routes. The Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen’s capital Sanaa and large pa»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday, 28/3/2026, that the state general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is strategically designed to support both citizens and investors while catalyzing national economic activity. He emphasized that healthcare, education, and social protect»»»

Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pande»»»

Mourners gathered on Sunday in Choueifat, south of Beirut, for the funerals of three journalists killed by an Israeli airstrike. Ali Shoeib, a correspondent with Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV, Fatima Ftouni, a reporter with the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV, and her brother Mohammed, a cameraman with the stati»»»

The future of Iran’s regional allies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and armed factions in Iraq, is increasingly uncertain as a widening conflict reshapes the Middle East and tests the limits of Tehran’s long-standing proxy strategy. Lebanese politician Michel Chiha once outlined a vision of Leb»»»

Clashes erupted early Sunday in Athens’ Exarchia district between riot police and masked individuals. Around 4 a.m., a group of about 30 people threw stones and bottles at a police unit and set fire to trash bins at the intersection of Tzavela and Emmanouil Benaki streets. The protesters later ente»»»

Beijing:The world's first prescription for a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment for the hepatitis D virus has been issued recently at a Beijing hospital, marking a milestone in global viral hepatitis care, Science and Technology Daily reported. Developed by a team from Tsinghua University»»»

Caracas: Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel "steadfast" and "serene" in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost t»»»

Vientiane: Lao authorities have issued a nationwide warning for hot to extremely hot weather, urging the public to take precautions as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 40 degrees celsius. A moderate to strong low-pressure system, combined with westerly winds, is affecting most parts of»»»

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay will act as a floating command hub for uncrewed underwater drones and surface boats capable of detecting, identifying, and neutralising sea mines UK's "Hybrid Navy" strategy blends crewed ships with autonomous platforms for greater flexibility and safety. The Ro»»»