The United Arab Emirates continues to advance steadily toward strengthening a comprehensive system for protecting children and safeguarding their rights through a progressive framework of legislation, policies, and national initiatives that place children’s wellbeing at the forefront of development»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the happiness, and wellbeing of all children in the UAE is a top priority. In a statement on Emirati Children’s Day, observed in the UAE on March 15 every year, Sheikh Mohamed said: “On Emirati Children’s Day, an»»»

Hezbollah has scaled back attacks deep inside Israel as it focuses on confronting expanding Israeli ground incursions into southern Lebanon, while Israel has widened its list of targets across Lebanese territory. By Saturday afternoon, Hezbollah had issued 22 statements claiming attacks against Isr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announces that, on the occasion of the approaching Eid al-Fitr holiday, the holiday will be as follows: Ministries, other government agencies, and public bodies and institutions: The holiday will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026. Emplo»»»

Dubai: Think before you click — taking photos or videos of incident sites, can do more harm than it seems. A seemingly harmless snapshot could reveal sensitive details like nearby roads, entrances, exits or movement patterns, potentially putting lives at risk and disrupting emergency operations. UA»»»

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (7) of 2026 on Dubai Police Academy. The Law defines the Academy as a centre of excellence for policing, legal, and security education, with»»»

"Their capabilities are decreasing day by day. Initially, the interception rate was higher, but now it has become much lower, as their ability to counter diminishes over time," Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. At the beginning of the conflict, Iran carried out large-scale mis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of all judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the »»»

As the US continues its aggression against Iran, its own Navy scrambles to maintain its legally mandated 11 operational aircraft carriers, according to ISNI News. Faced with long-duration deployments, maintenance backlogs, and an aging fleet, the US Navy has decided to keep the aging USS Nimitz (CV»»»

Donald Trump claimed in an NBC telephone interview that Iran is willing to negotiate to end the war the US and Israel unleashed against it. However, he personally doesn’t think the current terms are favorable for cutting a deal. “I don’t want to make it because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” he»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its focus on technology, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing as priority investment sectors in 2026, an official has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Fahad Ali Al Kuwari, Chief Investment Development Officer at Invest Qatar, sta»»»

South Korea said on Sunday it was paying close attention to US President Donald Trump's call for Seoul and other countries to send warships to help protect oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. "We are closely monitoring President Trump's remarks on social media and will carefully cons»»»

Syrian authorities announced on Saturday the seizure of a shipment of weapons allegedly prepared for smuggling across the Syrian-Lebanese border, amid rising tensions along the frontier. The Rif Dimashq Media Directorate said the weapons were confiscated in the al-Nabk area of the Qalamoun region, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reaffirmed the smooth and uninterrupted availability of medicines for patients across Qatar, emphasising that pharmacies within the corporation continue to operate with adequate supplies and strategic reserves, despite the developing geopolitical sit»»»

Five youths have been arrested on the southern island of Crete for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl and taking a video of the assault, while another four people face secondary charges over the attack. State ERT television said the rape took place late Wednesday in Chania, where the victim – who »»»

The withdrawal of the Bulgarian lev from circulation is nearing completion, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank. The central bank reports that approximately 89 percent of lev banknotes and coins have already been collected and returned to its vaults. At present, around 3.4»»»

Conflicting reports have emerged about the fate of Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi after a strike early Saturday targeted a house linked to the group in Baghdad’s Karrada district. Some reports said al-Hamidawi was killed in the attack, while others suggested he survived. A video ci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has developed a comprehensive, sustainable national food security system to strengthen local production, diversify supply sources, and ensure stable food availability nationwide. As part of strengthening national reserves, Qatar has enhanced its strategic grain stora»»»

Donald Trump has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route out of the Middle East. The US president said he hoped China, France, Japan and South Korea would also send ships to the passage, where a number of tankers are said to have»»»

The US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said the airmen on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indi»»»

Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Food Security Policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, praised the high level of preparedness at the Abu Samra border crossing. He emphasized that it represents a vital pillar for ensur»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economy has undergone nearly a decade of transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as sweeping reforms and diversification efforts reshape the country’s economic landscape. Since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 in April 2016, the Kingdom has embarked on its most signific»»»

Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing ISIS group suspects recently brought from Syria. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. They have been held since in Baghdad'»»»

Doha, Qatar: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affirmed ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar. The outlook is stable and the transfer and convertibility assessment remains at ‘AA+’. According to the rating ag»»»

Doha: American rider Christine Vanderveen praised the Doha Equestrian Tour’s swift response and the support extended to athletes during the situation. She noted that organisers worked quickly to provide safe options for riders who wished to relocate their horses while maintaining a supportive envir»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a rapid and carefully coordinated operation, the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) successfully transported 147 competition horses from Doha to Europe via two emergency flights, ensuring the safe return of all animals and teams amid exceptional regional circumstances. The flights departed »»»

At least four Palestinians, including a boy and his pregnant mother, were killed Sunday by an Israeli airstrike in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. The strike hit a house in Nuseirat, an urban refugee camp in central Gaza, killing a couple and their young son, according to the ne»»»

A fire broke out at an oil facility in Russia's Krasnodar region after debris from a downed drone fell on it, Russian authorities said on Sunday. According to ‌preliminary reports, ‌there were no ‌casualties. The ⁠damaged oil facility ⁠is located near Tikhoretsk, where Ukrainian drones struck an oi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race remains wide open heading into Round 19, with both Al Shamal and Al Gharafa firmly in contention to catch leaders Al Sadd after an eventful Round 18 that also intensified the fight for the top four and the battle to avoid relegation. The biggest »»»

On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»

The Middle East remains on edge as the conflict triggered by the February 28 US–Israeli strikes on Iran enters its 16th day. The attacks, which targeted multiple Iranian sites and killed senior Iranian officials, sparked a major regional escalation and a wave of retaliatory missile and drone operat»»»

Pakistan said on Sunday its forces had attacked military facilities in southern Afghanistan, as well as "terrorist hideouts", in the latest strikes between the two sides. Security sources said troops "effectively destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility in Kandahar"»»»

Emirates has updated its booking policies to provide more flexibility for travellers amid ongoing changes in flight schedules. Passengers can now amend bookings and rebook flights online within 72 hours of their original departure date, helping reduce disruption and avoid unnecessary trips to the a»»»

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that troops would be deployed to help communities hit by a days-long flood emergency in the country's north. Albanese said the center-left government had approved deployment of Australian Defense Force personnel to ‌help communities around »»»

Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of “black rain,” prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning e»»»

The American flag was raised Saturday over the US Embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since then President Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops in January. Though the flag is now waving, the bu»»»

Two people have been arrested for robbing Athens metro passengers of jewellery and temporarily shutting down services by trying to escape through a tunnel used by trains, authorities said over the weekend. A police statement said the suspects – an 18-year-old Greek and a 27-year-old foreign nationa»»»

Russia ‌is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the US and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that ‌Iran has used ‌Russian-made Shaheds ‌to attack ⁠US bases. Shah»»»

Taiwan on Sunday ‌reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island after an unexplained absence of more than two weeks that prompted speculation in Taipei as to Beijing's motives. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, normally sends»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, as per astronomical calculations carried out by its experts, the first day of Shawwal and the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday, March 20, 2026. The final decision regarding the start of Shawwal remains within the jurisdiction of »»»

On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as secretary of the Interior Department, making her the first Native American to serve in a presidential Cabinet. 1 of 5 | U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland briefs members of the media in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washin»»»

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness. The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of t»»»

Authorities are investigating the apparently drugs-related deaths of two inmates at the country’s biggest prison in Athens, police said. A police statement said the two men found dead in Korydallos prison had joined a drugs rehabilitation program for inmates in early March. It said a preliminary in»»»

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued a travel update for passengers flying between the UAE and India. Following instructions from the UAE Civil Aviation Authorities, airlines have released revised and curtailed flight schedules. Limited flights will operate from airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai»»»

From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate. AFP interviewed experts about the environmental cost of war that often goes under the radar: - Bombers and warships - US and Is»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its third week, Trump sa»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his teenage daughter, observed a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems, state media reported Sunday, a likely response to ongoing US-South Korean military training that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. The official Korean Central»»»

The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian husband and wife and their two young children in the north of the occupied West Bank on Sunday. The Palestinian Red Crescent also said its teams had recovered the bodies of two adults and two children from a vehicle t»»»

Türkiye’s powerful foreign minister said Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to back-channel talks. The comments by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview cam»»»