Alexander Butterfield, the aide to former President Richard Nixon who revealed a secret taping system that proved Nixon had been intimately involved in a break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters in 1972 at the Watergate in Washington, D.C., died Monday at age 99. The infamous building is seen »»»

Two famous brothers who worked as real estate brokers have been convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over the course of decades. Tal Alexander, 39, and Oren Alexander, 38, rose to prominence from their sales of luxury real-estate properties in New York and Miami. Along with a third brot»»»

AFP journalists reported a powerful explosion in the Iranian capital just after midnight local time on Tuesday at the same time as aircraft were heard overhead. Several journalists dispersed across the city reported the blast, which was felt from many kilometres away. They also reported several exp»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar has underscored that it gives importance to children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite several confl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the ‘Forgotten Crises’ initiative, calling on benevolent donors to support people affected by protracted humanitarian crises during the last ten days of the Holy Month of Ramada»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary meeting of Their Excellencies the GCC Ministers of Information, which was held on Monday via video conference. HE Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani represented the State of Qatar at the meeting, with the p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyses the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled ‘Immersive virtual reality for te»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Shareholders of Ooredoo approved a cash dividend of QR0.75 per share during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the telecom group also reported strong financial performance and continued strategic progress during 2025. During the meeting, shareholders discuss»»»

The PM also welcomed the European Union’s statement calling for de-escalation and reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to protecting regional security, global energy stability and freedom of navigation in international waterways. He warned that the current escalation poses serious risks not only to th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) has strongly condemned, in the harshest terms and with the strongest expressions of denunciation, the killing of journalist Amal Shamali, a correspondent for Qatar Radio, who was killed at dawn on Monday following a treacherous airstrike that t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera English has won the 2026 RTS Television Journalism Award for Breaking News for its coverage of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. At a gala event in London on March 4, judges from the Royal Television Society praised the broadcaster for its “visually distinc»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged visitors to markets and shopping malls to adhere to a set of safety guidelines in the event of receiving precautionary alerts or national warning messages, stressing the importance of awareness and proper behaviour to maintain everyone’s safety. In apub»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of soldiers and military vehicles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad off Houla borde»»»

A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, based on a study of people who took them for two years and whose DNA showed fewer changes over time than people who did not take the vitamins. Photo by Lawrence Looi UK & Ireland Out/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- A daily multivitamin may slow biological a»»»

DUBAI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, at Al Marmoom in Dubai, Their Highnesses exchanged cordial conversations and prayed to God t»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran would be a "short-term excursion," while insisting that the United States and Israel "haven't won enough" against Tehran. Trump's comments at a gathering of congressional Republicans at his golf club in Doral, Florida cast further uncerta»»»

Strasbourg, March 10 (SANA) – European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned Iranian attacks targeting Gulf countries, describing them as “flagrant” and warning of their serious repercussions on global energy security. Speaking at the opening of the European Parliament’s March plenary sess»»»

Doha, Qatar: President Donald Trump says the US-Israel war on Iran could be a “short-term excursion,” Al Jazeera reported. He made the remarks at a Republican gathering in Doral, Florida. In an earlier interview with CBS, Trump said: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy»»»

Share: The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the source»»»

MP Mohammad Raad, Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed the Lebanese people, saying that for a year and five months, the resistance had fully adhered to the ceasefire against the enemy, implementing an agreement made by the Lebanese state with the Zionist enemy after indirect negoti»»»

International Women’s Day used to come with a certain esthetic. A celebration of past victories and a look ahead to new hopes and challenges. But this year, the vibe is women on social media, claiming Iranian heritage, dancing in celebration of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, even as reports cir»»»

The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. In response to the US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has closed »»»

The head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc Mohammad Raad vowed to continue fighting Israel "whatever the cost," on Monday, in remarks broadcast by Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV. Defending his party, and blasting the Lebanese government, Raad said the group's goal is to "to drive the enemy out of our occu»»»

Experts, representatives of institutions and civil society organizations discussed on Monday the effectiveness of restrictions on gambling advertising and the impact of online betting on young people. The event was organized by Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB). The discussion was related by a ca»»»

DOHA: Authorities at the Ministry of Interior have arrested five individuals for violating the ministry’s directive prohibiting the use or operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in various regions of the country under the current conditions. The individuals have been referred to the compete»»»

Dubai: A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The relevant authorities at the Ministry of Interior announced that they have arrested five individuals for violating the Ministry of Interior's directive concerning the prohibition of the use or operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in various regions of the country under the»»»

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»

Berlin–Zagreb, March 9 (SANA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday voiced concern over rising energy prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of potential repercussions for the German economy. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz said Germany is working to strengthen »»»

Medical professionals protested outside Gandhi Hospital, which was damaged in an airstrike earlier this week, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday. On Monday, NATO intercepted a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace. Photo by UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- NATO shot down a second Iranian missile in»»»

Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an anti-trust case targeting its dominance of the live events industry. The case was triggered by the chaotic ticket sale for Taylor Swift's Eras tour, which prompted the »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar participated today in a joint summit of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahead of major religious processions expected across Pakistan on March 10, the US embassy in the country has issued a security alert, restricting the movement of personnel at the embassy and US consulates, according to Al Jazeera. The consulate in Karachi was attacked by protesters soo»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in a joint summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, theRepublic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armenia»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced an update to the list of limited flight schedules to and from Doha. Citing the temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways said it intends to operate the following flight schedule in the c»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines for visitors to markets and shopping malls on how to respond when receiving precautionary alerts through the national warning system. The ministry urged the public to remain calm, follow official instructions and cooperate with securit»»»

The main Israeli goal is to cause as much chaos as possible and draw the US even deeper into the war, security expert Dr Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright accused Israel of bombing Iranian fuel depots, insisting the US targets no energy facilities. Axios reports that the »»»

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, announced that the party’s next protest will take place on March 12 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Albania’s Parliament. Berisha called on citizens across the country to gather outside the parliamentary building while lawmakers are expected to hold a ses»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump designating the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organisation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the US decision reflects the ongoing and systematic efforts undertaken by»»»

The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, five sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, th»»»

1 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV's new Ford Explorer was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant and donated by Ford's CEO. Photo courtesy of Ford March 9 (UPI) -- A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican. The car was paid for»»»

Kuwait: The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah called for national unity, being the first line of defense and the true guarantee in times of confronting challenges and overcoming crises. In a televised address on the occasion of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, His Highness s»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday declared his support for his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun in the latter's effort to disarm Hezbollah, state media reported. The Middle East war expanded to Lebanon on March 2, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets towards Israel in response to th»»»

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, and Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev discussed policies related to children’s health and access to services, the press offices of Sofia Municipality and the Health Ministry said on Monday. The meeting was also attended by Sofia Deputy Mayor for »»»

The European Union said on Monday it was ready to bolster its maritime operations in the Middle East to protect shipping routes, after holding talks with regional leaders. The EU has been discussing reinforcing its naval mission in the Red Sea after US-Israeli attacks on Iran triggered a broader re»»»

Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon, a UN agency said on Monday, as the war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah entered a second week. Lebanon has been pulled deep into the war in the Middle East since Hezbollah opened fire»»»

Military confrontations in the Middle East entered their tenth day as Iran continued exchanging strikes with the United States and Israel, while Tehran simultaneously witnessed a major political shift with the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death o»»»

Converted, a company specialising in AI-driven advertising technology for emerging markets, has announced the acquisition of Mitcha, an Egyptian e-commerce platform dedicated to supporting local fashion designers. The move marks a strategic step towards building a more integrated, data-driven digit»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, reiterating Egypt’s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land. Al-Sisi made the»»»

Egypt has appointed Islam Azzam as the acting chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) under Presidential Decree No. 116 of 2026, the regulator announced on Monday. Azzam becomes the sixth person to lead the authority since its establishment under Law No. 10 of 2009, which governs th»»»