Unidentified gunmen abducted a field commander in the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, on Sunday evening in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood southwest of Gaza City, field sources in Hamas told Asharq Al-Awsat. The sources said the abducted man commands a unit in the Qassam Brigades. Th»»»

Iran confirmed on Monday the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri following severe injuries, ⁠Iranian media reported, ⁠based on a statement by the guards. Israel's ⁠Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 26: "In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the ⁠co»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh has ordered civil servants to switch off the lights and turn down air conditioning to save power as the Mideast war worsens an energy crunch, officials said Monday. The South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 percent of its oil and gas needs. The Ministry of Public Adm»»»

Berlin, March. 30 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Monday, to discuss regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral relations The talks addressed reconstruction and development files in S»»»

The U.N. force in Lebanon said Monday that one of their peacekeepers was killed when a projectile hit one of their positions, where Israeli forces are fighting Hezbollah. Indonesia confirmed on Monday that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon. "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia e»»»

Two strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, after Israel issued a warning for people in the region to leave. The strike is the first since Friday in the area, which is now largely deserted since Israel began frequent attacks against it in early March. AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes o»»»

An Israeli strike on an ambulance belonging to the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee killed one paramedic and his patient Sunday, the group’s spokesperson said. The incident came a day after at least nine first aid workers were killed by Israeli strikes on the south and, according to th»»»

Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in Batken region, paid a working visit to the village of Zardaly in Batken district. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to the press service, the head of the regi»»»

The 39-year-old woman accused of stabbing four German citizens in central Sofia told the court, as she entered the courtroom, that she “does not like Germans.” The Sofia City Court is currently reviewing her pre-trial detention and has ruled that she will remain in permanent custody while the inves»»»

Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, where it is hoped the endangered reptiles will be able to breed, and will receive some red pandas and giraffes in return, an official said on Monday. The Forestry Ministry said the animal swaps would increase "contributions from»»»

‌Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he wanted more certainty from US President Donald Trump on the objectives of the ongoing war in Iran. "I want to see more certainty in what the ‌objectives of ‌the war are and ‌I ⁠want to see ⁠a de-escalation," Albanese said, responding to »»»

The bodies of two women in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered Monday morning inside an apartment in the Zografou district of Athens, police said. The remains were found in a room whose door had been sealed with building materials, authorities said. A man who resides in the apartment»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha, Qatar: Qatar has strongly condemned the heinous Iranian aggression on the sisterly state of Kuwait that saw attack on military camp, a power station and a water desalination plant. The assault resulted in the death of an Indian worker and injuries among members of armed forces. S»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to raise preschool education coverage to 60 percent in 2026. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nazira Dzhusupbekova said at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovation, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military says 3 soldiers seriously hurt in Hezbollah attacks in south Lebanon 30-03-2026 10:42 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli e»»»

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The US dollar held broadly steady on Monday, poised for its strongest monthly gain since July as investors fret about the ramifications of a long war in the Middle East, denting the yen past the crucial 160 level and spurring intervention jitters. Markets have been rattled this month after the conf»»»

Russia said on Monday that it had ordered a British diplomat to leave the country after discovering signs of espionage, Russian media quoted the Federal Security Service as saying. The FSB, the ⁠main successor to ⁠the Soviet-era KGB, said that the second secretary at the Moscow embassy had been ord»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bombay Balti, the renowned Indian curry house at Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, has introduced a fresh chapter, bringing even more vibrant dining experiences to its guests and further enhancing the hotel’s nearly five decades as one of Doha’s most established hospitality icons. The newly in»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior announced that Civil Defense forces have brought a garage fire in the industrial area under control, with no injuries reported. This was posted by the ministry on its official X account.»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the heinous Iranian attacks that targeted a military camp and a power and water desalination plant in the sisterly State of Kuwait, which resulted in injuries to members of the armed forces, and considered it a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignt»»»

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels significantly »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced a compelling evening of Romantic grandeur and Viennese elegance, to be held on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7.30pm at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Auditorium 3. Under the baton of German conductor Elias Grandy, the orchestra »»»

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President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington, D.C., from Florida on Sunday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Iran has agreed to allow 20 more oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said late Sunda»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has outlined 22 responsibilities for schools, teachers, students and parents to ensure the effective delivery of distance learning, stressing the need for stronger coordination among all parties to maintain a comprehensive learning experience. According to the»»»

Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on flying as gasoline costs threaten household budgets. Before the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began »»»

Within the framework of the Zero Waste Initiative, launched in 2017 under the auspices of H.E. Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, 30 March was designated as the “International Day of Zero Waste” by a resolution adopted at the United Nations General Assembly in 2022, which was pio»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has outlined the procedures for issuing replacement vehicle number plates through the TAMM digital platform, allowing motorists who lose a single plate to apply online, while cases involving the loss of both plates require a visit to the nearest police station. Authoriti»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s land transport sector demonstrated remarkable growth from February 28 to March 28 with the Ministry of Transport (MoT) executing more than 500 transactions. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry stated MoT’s Land Transport Affairs continues providing its services »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to enrol in its Arabic language course for non-native speakers. The course will commence on April 12 and continue until mid-May. The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mah»»»

Doha: Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSAF) affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, announced the resumption of activities at Al Furjan playgrounds across the country, noting that playground bookings are now available again for football teams and walkers via the Sports for All app. In a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has reviewed the recent geopolitical developments and their implications for the domestic financial system. The review confirmed that the financial system continues to operate from a position of strength. Liquidity continues to be strong, capital levels signifi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A British diplomat has been stripped of his accreditation in Moscow after being caught engaging in intelligence and subversive activities, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Monday. The officer, identified as Janse Van Rensburg, served as second secretary at the UK Emba»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed victory in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m event, clinching the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding the 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at Longines Outdoor Arena, Cherif delivered a flawless perf»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced official clarifications regarding capital gains tax in the State of Qatar, including an exemption for gains arising from intra-group restructuring, thereby supporting the investment environment. The GTA indicated that this exemption aims to ena»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s merchandise trade balance, representing the difference between total exports and imports during February, recorded a surplus of QR13 bn, down by QR4.6bn (26.4%) compared with the same month in 2025, while it increased by QR0.9bn (7.1%) compared with January 2026. Data from the »»»

The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»

Doha, Qatar: The winners of the third raffle draw of Safari Hypermarket’s mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars, have been selected. Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, conducted the draw on March 29 at Safari Hypermarket, Barwa Village, in the presence o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Majed Abdullatif emerged as the hero as Second Division side Muaither stunned Al Arabi 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw to reach the QSL Cup final for the first time in their history. Muaither impressed throughout the semi-final at Thani bin Jassim Stadiu»»»

The U.N. force in Lebanon said Monday that one of their peacekeepers was killed when a projectile hit one of their positions, where Israeli forces are fighting Hezbollah. Indonesia confirmed on Monday that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon. "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia e»»»

A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, AFPTV footage showed, after Israel issued a warning for people in the Hezbollah stronghold to leave. The strike is the first since Friday in the area, which is now largely deserted since Israel began frequent attacks against Hezbollah in early March»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian parliament is seriously considering withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the national security and foreign policy commission of the country's parliament, said on Monday. "The parliament is seriously considering the issu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18% year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5% uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continued demand for experience-led offe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre has renewed its strong condemnation of the continued Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, following the announcement by the Ministry of Defence that the country’s airspace was targeted Saturday, by drone attacks, which the armed forces successfully interce»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»