The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff changes have heightened uncertainty for businesses and consumers, industry experts and economists say. The changes followed a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that Trump could not use a 1977 law - the International Emergency Economic Powers Act - to levy taxe»»»
2nd Season of "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf" talk show begins airing Monday from Imam Mosque
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Qatar has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Ramadan talk show, "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf", (Arabic for 'eased their fear') for the year 1447 AH (2026). The show will be hosted at Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque followi»»»
Dreama Center launches second edition of Scientific Research Award to promote innovation in social care
Doha, Qatar: Dreama Orphan Care Center, one of the entities operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, announced the organisation of the Scientific Research and Community Innovation Excellence Ceremony under the theme "A Thought that Explores... Creativity that Inspires."»»»
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy, authorities said»»»
Netanyahu Says India's Modi to Visit Israel Wednesday
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday, his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the trip will help forge a new alliance to counter what he described as "radical" adversaries. "On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he wi»»»
Secret Service shoots, kills armed man entering Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com
An unidentified man gained unauthorized access to the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, carrying a shotgun and a gas can. He was shot and killed by law enforcement after raising the gun into a firing position. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/»»»
Iranian Students Rally for Second Day as Fears of War with US Mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the»»»
Amir hosts Iftar banquet for members of ruling family, dignitaries
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for Their Excellencies members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by the Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jas»»»
Newly created Libyan United Airlines reveals logo – stresses it is a privately owned airline
The logo of the soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) has been officially revealed by the carrier on its equally new social media sites. The company has posted little information besides noting, however, that it is ‘‘a newly established, privately owned airline.’’ Former Airbus employee »»»
Ramadan in Gaza between war scars, economic hardship, clinging to hope
Gaza: The people of Gaza receive the holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year in the wake of the ramifications of the Israeli occupation's onslaught, as well as the siege that overshadowed all aspects of life amid a humanitarian reality described by UN officials as one of the largest hu»»»
France to Summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over US Comments on Activist’s Death
France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist, the foreign affairs minister said. Jean-Noel Barrot was reacting to a statement by the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau, which posted on X that »»»
Trump sending hospital ship to Greenland ‘to care for the sick’
US President Donald Trump said he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory in the Arctic he has sought to annex. He announced the plan on Truth Social on Saturday, saying he was working with Jeff Landry, his special envoy to Greenland, whose appointment in December C»»»
Tanzania completes first large-scale solar power project
Dar es Salaam: Tanzania has completed its first large-scale solar power project in Kishapu District of the northwestern Shinyanga region, marking a milestone in the country's energy transformation agenda, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Lazaro Twang»»»
US Secret Service says shot dead man trying to access Trump Florida estate
The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1.30am (0630 GMT). Secret Service age»»»
Putin Always Stays Within Bounds of Decency, Does Not Stoop to Insults - Kremlin
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin always keeps himself within the bounds of decency and does not make offensive remarks about other leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The presidential spokesman was asked on "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" show aired »»»
Saudi Arabia Revives Centuries of Heritage in Founding Day Celebrations
As streets across Saudi cities were adorned in green and traditional attire, a series of major cultural and entertainment events were under way on Sunday across the Kingdom to mark Founding Day. Riyadh and cities nationwide were transformed into cultural and tourism destinations, attracting thousan»»»
Sofia Airport to Briefly Close Runway for Repairs, Says Work Unrelated to U.S. Aircraft
The runway at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport will be closed in the early morning hours on Monday and Tuesday for routine repairs to nearby manholes, the airport’s press service told BTA on Sunday. The maintenance schedule has been coordinated to ensure that no flights are routinely scheduled to arrive »»»
US Secret Service Kills Man Trying to Enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago Residence - Spokesman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man who attempted to enter the grounds of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in the early hours of Sunday, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said. "An armed man was shot & killed by US Secret Service»»»
US Secret Service kills armed man at Trump’s estate
The US Secret Service has said it shot and killed an armed man who entered President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The intruder was carrying a shotgun and a gas can, according to security officials. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The intruder, described as a whi»»»
US Secret Service says shot and killed man trying to access Trump Florida estate
Miami: The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1:30 am (0630 GMT). "An armed m»»»
Ramadan in Syria: timeless traditions, blend of classic damascene flavors
Damascus: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, Syria's old neighborhoods regain their distinctive glow and charm. Fasting during Ramadan is not limited to worship; it extends into a broader social and cultural experience embodied in the iftar table. In Syria, particularly in the capital, »»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility at places later
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Monday, will be cold and misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places later. Offshore, it will be hazy at times. Inshore winds will be northwesterly at a spe»»»
Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli Recognition
Somaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its independence late last year. In remarks to»»»
Iran-US tensions: Submarine hunter aircraft circles Strait of Hormuz
In what military analysts cite as “controlled escalation”, an armed US maritime patrol jet known as P-8A "Poseidon", has been reportedly seen orbiting near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz — the 39-km-wide (21 mile) chokepoint funneling 20% of global seaborne oil. F»»»
Ramadan: Abu Dhabi motorists urged not to block roads with parked cars
Abu Dhabi Police have issued an advisory calling on people to park in designated parking areas near mosques ahead of prayers instead of stopping their cars on roads and unspecified areas. Along with a video illustrating their point, the police said via an X post: “Random parking near mosques during»»»
GCC GDP Jumps to $2.3 Trillion
A statistical report published on Sunday showed that the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded growth in gross domestic product, supported by economic diversification programs and fiscal reforms. Combined GDP reached $2.3 trillion, ranking ninth globally, with a growth rate o»»»
Doctors rally over military service rules for residents
Hospital doctors’ unions plan a protest Wednesday at the Defense Ministry, demanding the reinstatement of military service deferments for medical residents until age 33. The Federation of Hospital Doctors (OENGE) and the Athens-Piraeus hospital doctors’ union (EINAP) say a new law effectively ends »»»
Muslim countries condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee over his remarks about “biblical rights”
Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for arguing that Israel has a biblical right to much of the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Friday, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and self-described Christian Zionist, said it “would »»»
Man rams pickup truck into synagogue in Australia (VIDEO)
A man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly ramming his pickup truck into the gate of a synagogue in Brisbane, Australia. Security camera footage shows the driver stopping outside the synagogue on Friday night, putting his Toyota Hilux in reverse, and knocking down the building’s gates b»»»
Six people were arrested following clashes at an anti-immigration rally in Manchester, England
Six people were arrested on Saturday in the British city of Manchester after anti-immigration demonstrators clashed with counter-protesters, police said. Thousands of people attended the ‘March for Remigration’ organized by Britain First, a right-wing party demanding the mass deportation of illegal»»»
New study shows screen exposure may affect brain development in infants
Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, along with th»»»
Dubai Court dismisses Dh3.9 million claim in disputed business deal
Dubai: A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Crimi»»»
Vietnam boat collision kills six, state media says
Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»
MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious
The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»
Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It
Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Russian Minister of Agriculture
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met on Sunday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation HE Oksana Lut, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed the existing cooperation relatio»»»
Search resumes for 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain
Search teams resumed Sunday morning for a 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain, taking advantage of a temporary break in severe weather, though dense fog continues to make the operation difficult. The man, part of a 17-member group from the Piraeus Nature Club, told fellow hikers he could»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Ambassador to Israel’s Statements
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned statements by the US ambassador to Israel, in which he claimed that Israel has the right to exercise control over the entire Middle East. The ministry emphasized that these provocative statements constitute a blatant call for agg»»»
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 120 over dual nationality violations
Dubai: Kuwait’s Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship has revoked the nationality of 120 individuals for breaching the country’s prohibition on dual citizenship, authorities said. The decision was issued pursuant to Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti N»»»
Egypt: Five 'highly dangerous' suspects killed in police raid in Assiut
Dubai: Five alleged “highly dangerous” criminal suspects were killed in a shootout with police during a security operation in Assiut governorate in southern Egypt, the Interior Ministry said. Also Read: Egypt busts billion-pound drug farm in Ismailia desert raidThe raid formed part of a wider campa»»»
Video: 'Subhash', the stranded cat rescued from Metro pillar after 2 weeks ordeal
In a rare and touching rescue, the city of Kochi in Kerala came together to save a cat stranded atop a Metro pillar for nearly two weeks. The feline, fondly called ‘Subhash’ by local autorickshaw drivers, had been stuck on a Metro pillar near Kaloor Stadium. Its cries drew attention from passersby,»»»
Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?
Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»
Sisi holds meeting with CBE governor, as Egypt’s foreign reserves hit record $52.6 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Saturday with the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdullah. The CBE Governor reviewed the increase in net international reserves at the Central Bank, which reached $52.6 billion in January 2026, marking a record high compared to $33»»»
Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
A 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv. Two homemade explosive devices detonated after police crews responded to a reported break-in shortly after midnight on Sunday, the National Police »»»
Oversharing online? 40% in the UAE fell victim to privacy breaches
The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United Arab Emirates have experienced privacy breaches after sharing personal details online. The Council warned that irresponsible posting increases the risk of theft, digital identity fraud and other »»»
Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike
Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»
Russia Sees UK Trace in Attempted Assassination of Lt. Gen. Alexeyev - FSB Chief
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is suspected to be behind the Ukrainian special services' attempt on the life of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said. A lot has been done recently to investigate »»»
Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener
Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, setting up a 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend. The South Korean, already beloved in Los Angeles as he embarks on his first full seaso»»»
Iran will not surrender to US blackmail, an Iranian defense source told RT
Iran will not give in to US blackmail over its nuclear program, an Iranian defense source told RT on Saturday. The official warned that any US or Israeli attack on Iran would be met with a “broad and unlimited response.” The source said the US is “well aware of Iran’s capability and determination t»»»