MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will stop the transit of important supplies for Ukraine until it launches the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. "We have stopped supplying gasoline to Ukraine, we will not supply diesel fuel either, but we will continue to supply elec»»»

Dubai: Heavy overnight Israeli air strikes have left widespread destruction across the southern suburbs of Beirut, with images showing rubble-strewn streets, damaged buildings, and smoke rising from several neighbourhoods. The area, widely considered a stronghold of Hezbollah, was targeted after Is»»»

A Kyrgyzstani was sentenced to five days in jail for making a false call and causing a disturbance. The regional police department’s press service reported. According to the press service, the Issyk-Ata District Internal Affairs Department received a call. An unidentified man, intoxicated, told the»»»

In her pharmacy in downtown Damascus, Lara Inaya served her customers while checking in on her relatives living in the Gulf, caught up in the regional war while Syria is, for once, spared. “I just follow the news on Instagram,’ the 35-year-old told AFP. “For the first time, we’re the ones calling o»»»

The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the 30-day waiver was a "deliberate short-term measure" to allow oil to keep flowing in the global market»»»

The war in the Middle East has spilled over Iran's northern border, with Azerbaijan saying Iranian drones struck its Nakhchivan exclave on Thursday. The airport terminal was hit, a drone exploded near a school, injuring civilians, and another drone was shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is inviting voters to take part in shaping the slogan of its information campaign for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the CEC said in a Facebook post on Friday. On Thursday, CEC Deputy Chair and Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said that the Commission ha»»»

US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. Israel on Friday said it had started a "broad-scale" wave of attacks against inf»»»

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro. The announcement came as US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrapped up a two-day trip to Venezuela, part of»»»

Six members of a telephone fraud ring were arrested on Tuesday in Zefyri, Athens, after investigators determined they had stolen more than €280,000 from victims, authorities said. The gang had refined its scheme through repetition, running the same playbook with near-scripted precision. Members pos»»»

Israel's Channel 13 said on Thursday there are no clear indications of direct coordination between Iran and Hezbollah in their attacks on Israel. Two days after Hezbollah joined the fighting, missiles from Iran and rockets from Lebanon were fired at the same time toward central and northern Israel,»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the main obstacle to reaching a deal with Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as cooperative. Trump said Zelensky “has to get on the ball” and make compromises to secure an agreement. US President Donald&n»»»

Dubai: There appears to be considerable confusion around the promotional rollout of Dhurandhar 2, with conflicting reports circulating online about when the trailer might arrive. While some earlier reports suggested the trailer of the spy thriller would drop ahead of Holi today, there has been no o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. In a statement on X, the airline added that furt»»»

A 15-year-old French student died Thursday night after falling from the third floor of a hotel near Omonia Square in central Athens. According to initial reports, the teenager was visiting the Greek capital on a school trip with his classmates. For reasons that remain unclear, he fell from the thir»»»

Landmark buildings across the country will be illuminated in blue and green in support of patients suffering from lymphedema, the Bulgarian Lymphedema Association said on Friday. The initiative is part of the campaign organized by the Lights of Hope patient organization and is an appeal to the Stat»»»

Qatar Airways has announced the continuation of the temporary suspension of its flights as the closure of Qatari airspace remains in place, according to a report by Qatar News Agency (QNA). The airline said operations will stay suspended until authorities confirm that the country’s airspace has saf»»»

The war between the United States–Israel coalition and Iran has highlighted a new reality of modern warfare: cheap suicide drones may be more decisive than billion-dollar fighter jets. Two nearly identical weapons now dominate the conversation — the Iranian Shahed‑136 and the American LUCAS (Low‑co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Amiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base. Stay tuned for more live updates 9:01am Doha Time Drones shot down in Jordan Air defences have shot down several drones in the Jordanian city of Ir»»»

United Airlines will now remove passengers from flights who refuse to use headphones while listening to audio on personal devices. The airline’s updated policy could even lead to a permanent ban for repeat offenders. According to the Washington Post, the new rule was added to United’s contract of c»»»

Dubai: Rumours of panic buying have circulated across the UAE in recent days amid regional geopolitical developments, yet visits to several supermarkets across the country show shoppers continuing their routine grocery purchases while retailers confirm strong stock levels across essential goods. Si»»»

On February 28, the US and Israel carried out a series of strikes on targets inside Iran, including in Tehran, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iranian state television confirmed the death of Khamenei. Iran responded with missile strikes on Israeli territory and on US military f»»»

Dubai: Meet Satheesh Kumar, a Dubai resident since 2002. Although he adheres to Hinduism, Kumar has been observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years while living in the UAE. For him, Ramadan is a time to be one with the community in sharing and living out good deeds. H»»»

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea in its unrelenting campaign against the country’s fleet of warships. Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East at the end of a full week of bom»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

While attention is focused on the US-Israeli war against Iran, Gaza is facing increasingly complex conditions marked by a freeze in political efforts aimed at implementing the terms of a ceasefire reached in October last year. Hamas and other Palestinian factions had hoped to move more quickly to t»»»

Prominent economists and social commentators warn that Poland is failing to address gender inequality in business and public life, urging authorities to introduce long-delayed reforms. In an open letter, Henryka Bochniarz, founder and former head of the Lewiatan Confederation, philosopher Magdalena»»»

Bechtel, the general contractor for Poland’s first nuclear power plant and part of the US-based Bechtel–Westinghouse consortium, has signed a contract with Polish construction firm Doraco to support the next phases of geological and geotechnical research for the project. The agreement was announced»»»

Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas will launch flights between Dubai and Riyadh on March 6, creating new travel options for passengers heading to Poland, according to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Riyadh. The airline, which operates from Riyadh and serves 69 destinations across 32 countries, »»»

Warsaw has launched Civil Security Hub Poland, the first civil security center of its kind in Europe, designed to support crisis management with satellite and drone data. The hub will assist emergency services and public administration in responding more quickly to threats such as floods, fires and»»»

In a significant move, the UK Ministry of Defence announced late on Thursday (March 5, 2026), the rapid deployment of four additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Qatar. This reinforcement aims to support defensive operations in the volatile Middle East, where conflicts involving Iran and coalition »»»

Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan warned that the military would confront an Islamist group wearing army uniforms after it called on fighters it described as “mujahideen” to join Iran if it faced a ground invasion by the United States or Israel. »»»

UAE airlines are gradually resuming operations following recent regional disruptions. Limited flights are operating across Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai. Passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed bookings and to regularly check airline websites or apps for updates. A»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Friday morning after several days of volatile trading, though the metal remains below the record levels reached earlier this month amid global market uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.15 am on Friday, the price of 24-»»»

In January 2026, the volume of retail trade was 3.0% higher according to raw data, or 3.5% higher in calendar adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 1.2% in specialized and non-special»»»

British nationals who landed in the UK on the first government-arranged flight out of the Middle East since the widespread conflict began six day ago have shared tales of how they scrambled across national borders to get on the plane. The flight, originally scheduled to leave Oman's capital Muscat »»»

At Thursday’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the current state of Hungary’s energy security and the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline. According to Minister Gulyás, the restart of crude oil deliveri»»»

Speaking at the Macronomx Economic Year Opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a stark warning about the direction of Europe’s economy, arguing that while many economic forecasts assume a peaceful environment, the reality discussed among European leaders is very different. According t»»»

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that all hotels, attractions and tourism experiences across the emirate are operating normally and continue to welcome visitors. In statements to the media, the department said tourism services across Abu Dhabi remain fully operational»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has waived a range of banking fees for customers across the UAE and the wider Gulf, making cash and card services easier to access during a period of heightened regional uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank informed customers in an »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said he wants Iran's leadership to be completely removed and has several candidates for the role of "a good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything... We want them to have a good leader. We have some people who I think would do a good job," T»»»

Agencies U.S. private payrolls increased by the most in seven months in February, though data for the prior month was ​revised sharply lower, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment rose by ‌63,000 jobs last month, the largest gain since July 2025, after a downw»»»