The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late on Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem in the wake of a public backlash over the administration's immigration enforcement operations. The»»»

The Trump administration has begun deploying ICE agents across several airports in the US. Officials say the agents are being sent to at least 14 airports - including hubs in New York, Chicago and Atlanta - to assist overstretched TSA staff during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at»»»

A military transport plane crashed in Colombia on March 24, killing at least 66 passengers. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane that reportedly suffered an impact near the runway as it took off from a a city near the Peruvian border, fell from the sky in a remote area, impeding rescue efforts.»»»

Cubans, who have historically received preferential treatment from the US, have not been spared by President Donald Trump's war on immigration. The US has ended family reunification and legal immigration from Cuba by adding the island to its travel ban. It has also suspended temporary protection pr»»»

French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, a move critics call a massive backsliding for the planet. In a billion-dollar deal signed in Houston, the company is pivoting back to fossil fuels, leaving the public to wonder, who actually benefits from this reversal?»»»

Following a 54 to 45 Senate vote, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin has been appointed the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary of the United States of America. He takes the helm of an agency in transition following the high-profile dismissal of Kristi Noem earlier in March.»»»

Dubai: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has firmly gripped both the box office and public imagination, emerging as one of the most talked-about films right now in India and beyond. The film has not released in theatres in the UAE and GCC countries. With global earnings rapidly approaching the »»»

A ceremony was held in Bishkek to award the National Football Academy of Kyrgyzstan with FIFA Talent status, the Kyrgyz Football Union reported. According to the union, the status is the result of close cooperation between the Kyrgyz Football Union and FIFA. «Among FIFA representatives attending th»»»

Reconstruction work on the northern bypass road near Bishkek is ongoing, the Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the roadway will be widened to six lanes, with each lane measuring 3.75 meters in width. Construction is being carried out along the sections of Alma»»»

SpaceX, the company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, will soon file for an initial public share offering in June that could raise a whopping $75 billion for his extraterrestrial ambitions, a report said Tuesday. Citing a person with knowledge of the plan, tech news site The Information said t»»»

Iran said Tuesday that a projectile hit within the premises of its nuclear power plant in Bushehr, southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the grounds of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday night, according to Iran's Atomic Energ»»»

Led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Social Democrats have won the most votes in the country's general election, but have failed to secure a majority, after the party's weakest showing in more than a century. Taking 21.9% of the vote, the Social Democrats, who have governed since 2019»»»

A magnitude 3 earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan overnight, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The tremors were recorded at 11.48 p.m. on March 24. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 8 kilometers southeast of the village of Ozgorush, 10 kilometers so»»»

According to data from the open portal of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, the net profit of Moka Group, owned by Tai-Muras Tashiev, amounted to 526,828,869 soms between 2020 and 2025. It is specified that this figure reflects net profit after all expenses, taxes, and mandatory payments have be»»»

Kyrgyzstan uses a decentralized data storage system, which prevents citizens’ information from being accumulated in a single location. Acting Chairman of the Board of Tunduk JSC, Talant Amanov, announced on Birinchi Radio. He noted that all government agencies store data within their jurisdiction, »»»

The campaign for the free replacement of permanent driver’s licenses in Kyrgyzstan will end on March 31, the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers told 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, documents that do not indicate an expiration date can still be replaced until December»»»

Dubai: There is something quietly defiant about opening a 7,000-square-metre fashion store in the middle of the ongoing regional uncertainty. At the brand new Primark store in Dubai Mall, the first of its kind, racks are lined, tills are ready, and 601 employees stand poised for opening day. Outsid»»»

The regional conflict is increasingly impacting daily life in the UAE, from rising fuel and food cost pressures to disrupted travel and volatile oil markets. Authorities are enforcing price controls while schools remain online, reshaping family routines. Businesses and households adapt to uncertain»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won five medals at the international tournament dedicated to the memory of Kazakh SSR champion Manarbek Ikhsanov in Astana. Participants born in 2010-2011 competed for 14 medals. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 15 athletes.»»»

Dubai: Six people have been arrested in Kuwait for operating aerial drones without permits, in breach of regulations and prior warnings issued during the current period of heightened security, the Ministry of Interior said. In a media briefing, ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Nasser Bouslai»»»

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Philippines and China to revisit long-stalled talks on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, despite ongoing territorial disputes. In an interview with Bloomberg, Marcos acknowledge»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions continue for the third day, with rainfall reported across the country as the UAE remains under the influence of a low-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is affected by an extension of surface and upper»»»

Democrats are projected to win a special election for a Florida legislative district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, marking another upset in the president's backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory, a first time candidate defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a race fo»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority said Iranian drones targeted a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a fire at the site early on Wednesday. Official spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that initial reports indicate the damage is limited to»»»

If the price of oil hits $150 a barrel it will trigger a global recession, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Larry Fink, who leads the world's largest asset manager, said if Iran "remains a threat" and oil prices stay high it will have "profound implications" for the world »»»

Few geographic spaces illustrate the fragility of globalisation as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow maritime corridor only 33 kilometres wide at its tightest passage, it remains one of the most consequential chokepoints in the international system. In 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions in»»»

Dubai: The impact of the Middle East conflict is moving steadily from global markets into household budgets, with early signs already visible in fuel and transport. Pressure is expected to build in stages, spreading across food, goods and services if disruptions persist. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

US President Donald Trump has declared: "This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news." He also pointed out: "Iran is going to make a deal. The new leadership gave us a significant present that showed me that we're dealing with the right people." Trump did not me»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Dr Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, during which she condemned the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including at»»»

The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are ac»»»

In a timely diplomatic outreach amid rising global concerns over energy security, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump. Modi shared details of the conversation on X, describing it as a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.” »»»

As of 7:20 am Japan time (March 25, 2026), the global oil market is flashing signs of volatility with massive divergences across major crudes. While US and some producer benchmarks surge on supply fears, premium Middle East grades are sliding — painting a picture of a market under extreme geopoliti»»»

Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Tuesday chaired during his visit to Berlin, a meeting at the Tunisian Embassy with heads of consular missions in Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Munich,...»»»

Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - The government approved, within the framework of the 2026 Finance Law, a three-year salary increase (2026-2028) aimed at alleviating the impact of rising prices, improving the citizens' purchasing power and promoting...»»»

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A map showing the location of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that happened near Tonga in the Pacific Ocean on March 24, 2026. Image courtesy USGS A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the South Pacific near Tonga on Tuesday, the strongest quake recorded anywhere in the world so far in 2026. The U.S. Geolog»»»

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has strengthened its field readiness in response to ongoing unstable weather conditions across the UAE, including heavy rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility, which may cause water accumulation in certain areas. These measures aim to ensure rapid em»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) recently launched the Hakeem digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by a»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has announced the resumption of nationwide grazing for sheep and goat following the end of the annual seasonal ban, which runs from December 1 to March 15. A ministry statement on Tuesday said the measure is in line with Ministerial»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al-Attiya Motors and Trading, Qatar’s Kia dealership, has announced the recall of Kia EV6, EV5, K8 Hybrid, Carnival, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and Tasman 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible software f»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Oryx University has announced the resumption of full on-campus academic and operational activities effective March 24, in accordance with Ministerial Circular No. 127/2026 issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). Following the MoEHE circular direct»»»

Ambassador of Qatar to Turkiye HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab on Tuesday participated in a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Ambassador of Jordan to Turkiye. During the meeting, they discussed the»»»

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Civil Defence is holding awareness workshops on emergency safety guidelines for staff in educational institutions across Qatar. The four-day workshops convene at the Officers Club with the participation of almost 1,200 school managers and their deputies, alongsid»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In light of the recent developments in the region, Doha Film Institute (DFI) has moved the upcoming edition of Qumra online to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests, projects and teams. The programme will continue to offer invaluable networking and mentorship support i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Despite the exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) brought joy to children in several countries worldwide through its Eid Clothing Project, with generous support of donors in Qatar. The project is part of QC’s Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ which aims to st»»»

Several parts of the country continue to witness heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, leading to sudden gusts and hazardous conditions, particularly in open areas. According to the Qatar Meteorology Department, Al Wakrah recorded the highest rainfall at 50mm, far exceeding tot»»»

SZ-24/03/26 The damaged and drifting Russian (LNG) gas tanker within Libyan territorial waters, the Arctic Metagaz, has been brought under control by Libya and is being towed away into international waters. The intervention took place after the gas tanker drifted to about 35 kms off the western Lib»»»

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 17. On Tuesday, he announced specific details about the agency's plans to build a permanent base on the moon. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- NASA on Tuesday announced plans to »»»

Municipal authorities across the UAE stepped up field and emergency response measures to address rainfall and unstable weather conditions, intensifying efforts to safeguard public facilities, maintain traffic flow and ensure the efficiency of stormwater drainage systems. Also Read: UAE rain forecas»»»