Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested 97 people for being "soldiers of Israel", state media reported on Thursday, in the latest round ⁠of a security sweep ⁠that has seen hundreds detained over alleged linked ⁠to Israel and the US since the start of the war. Earlier on Thursday, state media quot»»»

Dubai: An Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field has pushed the Middle East conflict into dangerous new territory, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional escalation. But what exactly is South Pars, and why is it so critical? World’s largest gas reserveSouth Pars is part of»»»

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»

Unabated settler violence, along with Israel’s continued settlement policy, could spell doom for the remaining Christian communities in the Holy Land, Jason Jones, founder of the Vulnerable People Project, has told RT’s America First. Israel has allegedly approved the demolition of thousands of hom»»»

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to welcome the first day of Eid Al Fitr this Friday, March 20, the familiar sense of joy and anticipation is unmistakable. Across the seven emirates, the rhythms of preparation are in full swing: malls are bustling with families seeking new clothes, homes are being scente»»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»

Israeli officials are casting a series of alleged operations against senior Iranian figures as precise, intelligence-driven strikes, while analysts warn the narrative risks overstating their strategic impact and fueling a “false sense of victory.” Among those cited in Israeli accounts are Ali Larij»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov read a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday on behalf of his coalition, which stated that the 51st National Assembly was a challenge for GERB-UDF. The declaration read: "The outgoing National Assembly was one of the most significant tests for our coalition G»»»

Paris, France: Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. Iran is currently scheduled to play its group matches in the US in this year's tournament. "We will be preparing f»»»

KARACHI: A powerful overnight storm accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds killed at least 19 people in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, and injured several others, as walls and roofs collapsed across multiple areas, according to officials and local media. Heavy rains and strong winds lash»»»

POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»

While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»

Dubai: In the wake of recent regional developments involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, UAE business leaders have expressed steadfast confidence in the nation’s leadership, resilience, and long-term stability, underscoring the theme of “Unity in Strength.” Since February 28, parts of the »»»

At least 17 African migrants have drowned off the Indian Ocean island of Comoros, the interior minister said Thursday. Survivors said the group was from the Democratic Republic of Congo and thought they had arrived on the French island of Mayotte, Mohamed Ahamada Assoumani told reporters. "At this »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's attempts to attack compressor stations that ensure the operation of the TurkStream and Blue Stream are irresponsible actions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "At a time when global energy markets are feeling uncomfortable, to put it mildly, such irrespons»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli airstrikes killed four people on Thursday, in the latest violence to hit the war-shattered Palestinian territory despite the ceasefire. It came as Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for a limited number of people, for the first time since Israe»»»

Dubai: In the UAE, where people from cultures across the world come together, Eid is no longer just a religious celebration, it’s a shared social moment. While the festival marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims, its spirit of generosity, food, and togetherness extends far beyond faith. From neighbou»»»

Despite generic calls for dialogue and restraint, some EU leaders are looking for opportunities to involve themselves in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe. The EU’s position on the war thus far has been one of detachme»»»

RIYADH: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting i»»»

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to its lowest level in 17 years amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean currency fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»

Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five»»»

The United States and South Korea concluded their annual Freedom Shield joint military exercise on Thursday. In this photo, taken March 9, U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson (R), speaks with Korean Marine Maj. Gen. Park Sung Soon (L) at Camp Mujuk in Pohang. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson/U»»»

Doha: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud has affirmed that Qatar’s healthcare sector is operating at a high level of readiness and preparedness, with all hospitals and health centers functioning around the clock to ensure uninterrupted services and rapid response »»»

Gaza's border crossing with Egypt reopened on Thursday for a limited number of people, Egyptian state media and a Red Crescent official said, for the first time since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran. An Egyptian Red Crescent official, speaking anonymously to AFP, said the Rafa»»»

Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a Japanese zoo weeks after he shot to stardom. Seven-month-old Punch was abandoned by his mother and became an internet sensation after clips »»»

UK police have charged two men in relation to spying for Iran on individuals and places linked to the Jewish community. UK police, the domestic intelligence service MI5 and members of parliament have long warned about a growing threat from Iran, which is currently locked in a war with the United St»»»

Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine on ending the Ukraine war, the deadliest European conflict since World War Two, are on pause amid the Iran war, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials. US President Donald Trump, who last year said he wanted to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in Qatar with a focus on enhancing and supporting supply chains. In a post on its official X platform, yesterday Mwani Qata»»»

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a close partner of Iran but has also criticized Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Ir»»»

Back in December 2023, Turkmenistan proclaimed that it had joined the Global Methane Pledge and was set to tackle its proliferation of super-polluting plumes. Around 28 months later, new analysis has shown that it is still one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to potent methane mega»»»