UAE endowment for orphans raises Dh3.3b during Ramadan
ABU DHABI: Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised»»»
French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs
Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs on Sunday, even as others reject any association with the hard-left party, exposing a deepening divide in the French l»»»
Paris appeals court rejects French govenment bid to suspend Shein
A Paris appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese e-commerce platform Shein after a consumer watchdog found items listed for sale on the site including sex dolls resembling children and banned weapons. The government request went to appeal after being deni»»»
French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges linked to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011, prosecutors said on Thursday. Bolloré, the former head of his family’s eponymous multinational group, is accused of undercharging for»»»
Entre Nous - French mayors: Throwing in the sash?
The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected. In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at what the job entails, why so many mayors say they are exhausted,»»»
‘It was very painful’: Yazidi woman testifies on IS group sexual slavery in Paris court
A Yazidi woman held as a sex slave by the Islamic State (IS) group recounted her harrowing ordeal before a French court Thursday, detailing her abduction, repeated rapes and forced sales. The trial of French jihadist Sabri Essid, prosecuted in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity, mark»»»
Iranian women's football team return home after asylum tussle
The Iranian women's football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, r»»»
Lebanon PM Salam: We affirm to Trump our readiness to immediately enter into into direct negotiations with Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: In an interview with CNN, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, stating: “We affirm our readiness to enter immediately into direct negotiations with Israel.” Salam added, “This war was imposed upon us; we did not want it,” noting that “approximately 20 pe»»»
Greek animal airlift evacuates pets and owners from Middle East war
A flight carrying dozens of cats, dogs and their owners landed in Athens on Wednesday as part of a successful government effort to evacuate pets from the war in the Middle East. Greece's interior and foreign ministry worked together for days to coordinate the operation to repatriate Greek nationals»»»
Business - Central banks confront spectre of inflation as Iran war escalates
Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the French shipbuilding industry wel»»»
People & Profit - Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability
The spiralling conflict in Iran has highlighted the potential vulnerability of Gulf states when it comes to food and water security. Countries like Bahrain and Qatar depend heavily on desalinated water, and strikes on desalination plants have sparked concern about water supplies. Meanwhile, the usu»»»
Hazza bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr
AL AIN: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to grant him continued health and wellbeing. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan also exten»»»
Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
Names of contributors have been changed for safety reasons. In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s in Dam»»»
The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
From soaring heating oil bills for homes in Yorkshire to bill-saving school closures in Pakistan, the financial fallout from the war in the Middle East is already being keenly felt. It is increasingly clear that the impact of Tehran's retaliation, designed to trigger economic disruption and damage,»»»
Hamdan bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to Almighty God to grant him continued health and wellbeing, and to bless the Arab and Islamic na»»»
Comey subpoenaed in DOJ's Trump 'conspiracy' investigation - UPI.com
1 of 3 | James Comey, former director of the FBI, was subpoenaed by the Department of Justice as part of an investigation into an alleged "grand conspiracy" against President Donald Trump starting in 2016, after he was first elected to office. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 19»»»
NCEMA monitors upcoming weather conditions; takes proactive measures to address potential impacts
ABU DHABI: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a meeting of the Joint Assessment Team for Weather and Tropical Conditions to monitor and analys»»»
At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh project with a rocket barrage: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh pro»»»
At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Mays al-Jabal border town with a rocket barrage: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Ma»»»
Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Mojtaba Khamenei 'has not shown his face'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, even as the Islamic Republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East war launched by Israel and the»»»
Roots of poverty: Dynastic politics in the Philippines — ideal vs reality
The Constitution of our Republic speaks plainly: that the excess of political dynasties must be restrained by law. Yet, like a many-headed hydra, they endure. Sprouting in every province, like an out-of-tune Karaoke singer, ubiquitous and deeply rooted deep in custom. Accepted as the common order o»»»
European nations, Japan condemn Iran attacks on Gulf infrastructure
LONDON: The United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Japan have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities in Gulf states, as well as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the targeting of commercial vessels. In a jo»»»
At 23:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with a rocket barrage: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Khazzan»»»
Foreign Ministry mourns passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has announced the passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha, who died on Thursday, March 19.In a statement, the ministry said the late diplomat served as...»»»
Higher freight costs begin to show in grocery and retail prices
Dubai: A disruption thousands of kilometres away is beginning to show up where it matters most to consumers, at the checkout counter, where everyday essentials, electronics and even construction materials face rising costs linked to shipping risks across the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
UAE welcomes IMO Council’s resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and purported closure of Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: The UAE has welcomed a resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council strongly condemning Iranian threats and attacks on shipping, as well as the purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was adopted during the council’s 36th extraordinary session, »»»
Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 % of gas export capacity
DOHA: Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has revealed that Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing losses estimated at approximately $20 billion in ann»»»
As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Margaliot settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19»»»
In the context of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Menara settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In the context of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 10:00 AM on Th»»»
Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel "acted alone" in attacking an Iranian gas field, as tensions mount over strikes on energy infrastructure across the region. Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field - and Tehran retaliated by striking an »»»
FIFA ‘committed’ to using power of football and World Cup to build bridges and promote peace
Tribune News Network FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace and reiterated the key role of football to bring people together in times»»»
Air quality nearRas Laffan, Al Dhakhira, Al Khor within normal limits
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has said that the air quality levels in areas near Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Dhakhira and Al Khor remain within normal limits, citing ongoing monitoring by the Civil Defence Council. A ministry statement said all recorded readings fall within approved standards, »»»
PM, Turkish FM condemn Iranian attacks on Qatar
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HisExcellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Thursday. The two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its seriou»»»
Iranian attacks result in grave rights violations: NHRC chief
QNA Doha Iranian attacks on the Gulf States consist of the deliberate targeting of civilian facilities and vital infrastructure, resulting in grave and widespread violations of the rights of the civilian population, most notably the rights to life, health, personal security, and freedom of movement»»»
Amir receives solidarity calls from world leaders
Continued from page 1 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the attack, describing it as a violation of international norms and conventions. He reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to Qatar’s security and emphasised the need for de-escalation and a swift return to dialogue. In a cal»»»
Amir, Turkiye’s foreign minister review regional developments
QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan at Lusail Palace office on Thursday. The meeting discussed developments in the region, in light of the continued Iranian aggression against Qatar and a number of countries in t»»»
talabat to match customer tips for riders on Eid Al-Fitr
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in MENA, will match customer tips for riders on March 20 in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, doubling gestures of appreciation made through the talabat app. Customers who choose to tip their rider through the talabat app will hav»»»
Amir accords warm welcome to Egyptian president
QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led the official reception for the Egyptian president on his arrival at Hamad International Airport in Doha. The welcoming delegation included Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim »»»
Qatar slams Iran maritimethreats at IMO meeting
QNA London The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s attacks and threats against commercial shipping and maritime infrastructure, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, as a “clear violation” of international law and the principles of freedom of navigation. The statement was delivered by Amba»»»
Qatar envoy attends launch of‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’
QNA New York Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the launch event of the ‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’, which is concerned with removing the remaining elements of the chemical weapons programme of the former S»»»
Qatar condemns Iran attacks at NATO meeting, warns of regional escalation
QNA Brussels The State of Qatar has participated in a meeting of the NATO Council with the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative countries, held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. The session was chaired by HE NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska. Charge d’Affaires at Qatar’s Missio»»»
War must be stopped immediately: PM
On the other hand, Sheikh Mohammed indicated that during his meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister, emphasis was placed on the importance of joint action among the countries of the region to condemn this aggression and demand its immediate cessation, as well as demanding that Iran implement the»»»
FBI shuts down Iran-linked hacker group's websites - UPI.com
The FBI on Thursday seized and took down two websites linked to the group Handala, which last week hacked the medical device company Stryker in retaliation for a U.S. strike on a girls' school in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigati»»»
At 17:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Taybeh project area with artillery shells: statement 28 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 17:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Taybeh project are»»»
Amir, Sisi call for de-escalation
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed, in a meeting held on Thursday in the Amiri Terminal at Hamad International Airport, the latest developments in light of the continued I»»»
Bahrain intercepts, destroys 139 missiles, 238 drones since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems, since the onset of the hostile Iranian aggression, have intercepted and destroyed 139 ballistic missiles and 238 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BN»»»
UAE State Security Department dismantles terror network linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, members arrested
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s State Security Department has announced the dismantling of a terrorist network funded and directed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, with its members arrested. Authorities said the group had been operating within the country under the cover of a fictitious commercial front, seek»»»
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January were prepared to blow up key airport runways over fears that US President Donald Trump could invade the Arctic island, Denmark's public broadcaster DR says. Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says bl»»»
Yavor Kichev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Bulgaria Can for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Yavor Kic»»»
Daniel Mitov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Shumen 30th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Daniel Mi»»»