Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»
Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states
CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»
ICBF organises mega blood donation camp, draws over 230 volunteers
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»
Qatar participates in Arab League Council sessions
QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and te»»»
AL MISNAD, INDIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSS TIES
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul on Sunday. Discussions during the meeting centred on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as on a variety of issues of shared concern. Al Misnad»»»
Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»
Al Ghanim meets African envoys, condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institut»»»
Hundreds attend funeral for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Three journalists killed by an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon on Saturday were laid to rest on Sunday near Beirut. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence, and Lebanese authorities denounced a “war cri»»»
Iran Says US Universities in Region “Legitimate Targets” after Enemy Attack on Iranian University
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said universities of the occupying regime of ‘Israel’ and the US in the West Asia region are legitimate targets for Iran after US-Israeli invaders attacked Iranian universities. The full text of the IRGC statement is as follows: Announcement No. 50 of Oper»»»
New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy
Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»
Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925
Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack. Meanwhile, Ir»»»
Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
CBL signs contract to print LD 30 billion of new LD-20 denominations – more denominations, including LD 50, to be printed this year
An anonymous ‘‘Central Bank of Libya (CBL) official’’ briefed local Arabic-language media yesterday that the CBL had signed a new contract the previous day with a printing company worth 30 billion dinars of the “20 dinars” denomination. This comes in addition to the previous contracts worth 60 bill»»»
Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot
Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»
Kim Jong Un watches new missile engine test aimed at US reach
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the US mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim's stat»»»
UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and ben»»»
Grounds Developments enters Red Sea market with Tamaraya project in South Hurghada
Grounds Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s Red Sea market with the launch of its first coastal project, Tamaraya, located in South Hurghada. The company, founded by Youssef Fekry and led by industrialist Ali Fekry, operates in real estate development and investment, leveraging experi»»»
UAE and Congolese Presidents discuss regional developments and bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, to discuss the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their im»»»
Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez-Acha. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, parti»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez Acha. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation»»»
Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
American University of Beirut moves to online learning after Iran threats
The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target U.S. universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the re»»»
French foreign minister condemns targeting of journalists in Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the killing of three journalists in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, stressing that journalists should "never" be targeted in conflict zones. "If it is proven that the journalists in question were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army, this wou»»»
Air India, Air India Express to operate 20 GCC flights on March 30
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the GCC region on March 30, 2026. The schedule includes 10 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, which are subject to slot availability and other prevailing conditions at the departure ai»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Netherlands’ Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalatio»»»
Registration and transfer schedules for public school for 2026-2027 opens: Education Ministry
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the commencement of student registration and transfer procedures for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, part of a broader effort to streamline administrative services and ensure school readiness. According to Wa»»»
American University of Beirut Moves to Online Learning After Iran Threats
The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target US universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the regi»»»
Iran Accuses US of Ground Assault Plans as Pakistan Hosts Regional Talks
Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as the Trump administration sought talks and as regional powers met in Pakistan to try to end the conflict. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt met »»»
Kuwait reports 10 armed forces personnel injured in attack on military camp
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced that 10 of its personnel were injured following an attack targeting a military camp. In a statement, the Armed Forces said they had detected 14 ballistic missiles and 12 drones within the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours. Some of these attacks tar»»»
Israeli Police Prevent Catholic Leaders from Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem Church
The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said Sunday. Jerusalem's major holy sites are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, includ»»»
Al Misnad, Indian ambassador discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Vipul. Discussions during the meeting centered on the relations between the two nations, as well as a variety of issues of shared c»»»
Iran 30 Days into Internet Blackout, Isolating Millions Amid War
Iran's nationwide internet blackout was on its 30th consecutive day Sunday, leaving millions cut off from information and communication since the war with the United States and Israel erupted. "Iran's internet blackout has now entered day 30 as the nationwide censorship measure continues into its f»»»
Erdogan told: For Turkey’s sake at a time of great peril, ease up on your authoritarianism
Voices arguing that Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan should ease up on his authoritarianism in the interests of strengthening the home front at a time of great danger in the Middle East are growing louder. Commentators are ur»»»
Erdogan told: For Turkey’s sake at a time of great peril, ease up on your authoritarianism
Voices arguing that Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan should ease up on his authoritarianism in the interests of strengthening the home front at a time of great danger in the Middle East are growing louder. Commentators are ur»»»
Erdogan told: For Turkey’s sake at a time of great peril, ease up on your authoritarianism
Voices arguing that Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan should ease up on his authoritarianism in the interests of strengthening the home front at a time of great danger in the Middle East are growing louder. Commentators are ur»»»
Hezbollah fighters ambush an Israeli force in Ainatha town, South Lebanon, achieving direct hits: Military Media statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters ambush an Israeli force in Ainatha town, South Lebanon, achieving direct hits: Military Media statement 19 29-03-2026 17»»»
Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Enemy Painfully: Repelling Helicopter, Hitting Merkava Tanks, Ambushing Forces, Shelling Bases, Border Sites
The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy troops. Zionist media outlets started casting doubts on the feasibility of the military campaign against Hezbollah, calling on the authorities to frankly inform the settlers abo»»»
UK police question suspect after car hits pedestrians in English city
British police were on Sunday questioning a 36-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after a car ploughed into people on a street in a central English city, injuring seven of them. Police in Derby, about 40 miles (64 kilometres) north of Birmingham, said counter-terrorism officers were support»»»
US plans possible Iran ground raids, targets oil hubs and Hormuz
The US Department of War is reportedly drafting plans for weeks of potential ground operations in Iran, despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that Tehran has already lost the month-long war and is begging for a deal to surrender. Any ground mission would not be a “full-scale invasion,»»»
Missile strike damages Alaraby TV bureau in Tehran, injures 10: Statement
Doha, Qatar: Alaraby TV said its bureau in Tehran sustained significant damage after a missile strike targeted the building housing its office on Sunday morning. According to a press release issued by Alaraby TV, the attack occurred at around 8:45 a.m. local time (Tehran time), hitting two floors o»»»
Israeli police bar top Catholic figure in Jerusalem from holding Palm Sunday mass at Holy Sepulchre
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic figure in Jerusalem, was barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to his office, in what Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni labelled an "offence to the faithful". French President Emmanuel Ma»»»
Mickoski: VAT for oil reduced, excise tax and other costs to follow
Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) - The Government is monitoring the situation with the oil prices and if they continue to rise after the expiry of the fortnight-long measure to cut VAT from 18 to 10 percent, then the excise tax and costs related to storage and transport will be reduced as well, said Pri»»»
‘No Kings’ protests sweep across US (VIDEOS)
Thousands across the US have joined “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump, blaming him for the flagging economy, rising cost of living and the conflict with Iran. The demonstrations mark the third nationwide round of the “No Kings” movement, which launched nationwide protests in June 2»»»
Qatar participates in 165th session of Arab League Council at ministerial level
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday March, 29, 2026. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed th»»»
17,000 US troops to arrive in the Gulf for possible ground invasion of Iran
17,000 US troops are arriving in the Gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. The Trump administration has made plans to d»»»
Speaker of Shura Council meets Italian Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador HE Paolo Toschi of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar on Sunday March, 29 2026. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, partic»»»
Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»