Smoke billows after Israeli airstrikes on Dahieh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said at least 1,238 people have been killed and more than 3,543 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in south»»»

Dubai: Malayali filmmaker, scriptwriter, and former chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra academy, Ranjith Balakrishnan, was reportedly arrested in Kerala over a sexual harassment claim by a young actress. According to a report in Reporterlive TV, he was intercepted by the police at Thodupuzha.»»»

A sheriff in California has paused his investigation into election fraud in Riverside, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff Chad Bianco said Sunday that his election fraud investigation is paused because of legal challenges by the s»»»

Vazrazhdane list leader Stoyan Taslakov visited Septemvri and met residents of the town and municipality, the party’s press service said on Tuesday. During the meetings, people raised concerns over high fuel prices and possible rises in the prices of basic food products. Taslakov said fuel prices w»»»

The signing of the security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine is inadequate, as a caretaker cabinet has a very limited horizon, said President Iliana Iotova to journalists on Tuesday before a gala concert marking the 45th anniversary of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). On Monday, caretake»»»

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 »»»

New York, March 31 (SANA) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that the ongoing war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other could inflict economic losses of $120 billion to $194 billion across the Arab region, equivalent to 3.7% to 6% of total regi»»»

Erjon Braçe, a prominent figure within Albania’s Socialist Party (PS), has confirmed he will run for mayor of Tirana in next year’s local elections, signaling a potential internal contest within the ruling party. Braçe clarified that his candidacy is a personal initiative rather than an official no»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday toured Dubai Hills Mall, in a scene reflecting the close bond between leadership and the community. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking among visitors, engaging with p»»»

GERB-UDF parliamentary candidates continued their meetings in Ruse Region, the coalition’s press service said Tuesday. At a working breakfast in the town of Marten, coalition top-of-the-list candidate Temenuzhka Petkova listened to local concerns and set out GERB’s main priorities. “For the past ye»»»

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»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they expressed serious concern about the degradation of the military-political situation in the Middle East and the death of people, the Kremlin said on Tuesday»»»

During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»

Berlin: A woman was bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in the German city of Hamburg, the city's deputy mayor said Tuesday, in the first such attack in modern times. The wolf entered the complex in the northern city's Altona area on Monday evening after being repeatedly spotted in different part»»»

At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»

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»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the past few hours. This came in a statement by the Ministry's Official spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki. Earlier in the day, the Ministry announced the in»»»

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»»»

Dubai: A UAE education group on Tuesday announced a waiver of transport fees across all its institutions in the country, describing it as “a compassionate and timely measure to support families during the current situation.” The Woodlem Education announced the waiver with effect from April 2026. Th»»»

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»»»

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan is rising rapidly, increasing the risk of a power deficit. The March 2026 report by the Eurasian Development Bank says. Analysts note that electricity demand in Central Asia grew at an average annual rate of 3.2 percent between 2014 and 2024. By 2030, regional »»»

An Argentine court has ruled that “serious and significant” indications point to some provisions Of President Javier Milei's labor reform legislation may conflict with the Constitution. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (UPI) -- A court in Argentina has temporarily suspende»»»

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»»»

Starting April 1, heavy-duty trucks will be allowed to enter Serbia only if they are equipped with mandatory TAG devices, the Bulgarian embassy in Belgrade told Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Bulgarian transport operators carrying out activities on Serbian territory are advised to obtain the required»»»

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»»»

Personnel changes have taken place at the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. By orders of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on March 30, Nurlan Maksutov and Nurlan Mamanov were appointed Deputy Chairmen of the State Tax Service. On March 31, the head of the Tax Service, Al»»»

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»»»

Kyrgyzstan has been identified as one of the countries with a high level of air pollution, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report by the international organization IQAir. The study places Kyrgyzstan 35th—40th globally in terms of air pollution, classifying the country as having an unfavorab»»»

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»»»

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have secured leading global positions in the 2026 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development, highlighting the UAE’s rapid digital transformation and high urban quality of life. Dubai ranked sixth globally, while Abu Dhabi placed tenth a»»»

There will be 254 fewer polling stations in the United Kingdom, Turkiye, and the United States for the April 19 parliamentary elections compared with the vote on October 27, 2024. Earlier this year, Parliament amended the Election Code to limit the number of polling stations outside diplomatic and »»»

1 of 2 | The price for 87 octane gasoline is set at over $7 a gallon with some fuel grades just short of $8 per gallon at a gas station open for business on Monday in New York City. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon on average in the United States with the significant increase driven by the»»»

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»»»

Washington: A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Palm Beach International Airport to»»»

The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»

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»»»