Damascus, March 15 (SANA) – Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council on the Syrian side, in a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The council will operate in accordance »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During the call, the Egyptian President reiterated Egypt's condemnation of the continued blatant attacks against the State of»»»

DOHA: With scheduled flight operations of Qatar Airways still temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace, the airline has assured passengers that it is making every effort to support their travel needs and help reunite them with family and loved ones. In a statement, the »»»

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide on Sunday, after rumors that he was dead or injured were aired by Iranian state media and spread online in Iran. In the video, taken at a cafe in Jerusalem's outskirts and posted »»»

Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final sta»»»

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the US on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. Even Hawaii was affected, with parts hit by severe flooding. Portions of the mid-South read»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt, during which they discussed developments in the region following the escalating military actions and the risks of a widening conflict and its impli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology (QMD) reported that inshore areas will experience some clouds and relatively cold conditions tonight, until 6am on Monday. The QMD included this in its daily weather report on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Offshore, skies will have scattered clouds and hazy cond»»»

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky’s offer to assist with countering Iranian drones in the Middle East, saying he is the “last person” Washington needs help from. Since the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran late last month, the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly signaled his »»»

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»

President Donald Trump's top energy official said Sunday that Americans will have to endure the "short-term pain" of higher prices at the pump as US forces conduct their war against Iran. Now in the third week of a multi-dimensional Middle East conflict that has seen US and Israeli forces pound Ira»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to revoke broadcasters' licences after Donald Trump criticised their coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. In an interview with the BBC's US partner CBS News, Brendan Carr said broadcasters' licences are not a "property r»»»

Gaza: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) said it has documented that the Israeli army destroyed 93.5% of cemeteries in the Gaza Strip, either completely or partially, in the context of the ongoing genocide since October 2023. In a statement, Euro-Med Monitor said the systematic target»»»

A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»

DOHA: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several Gulf countries due to the ongoing regional situation. According to the latest update, the decision applies to can»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Sunday from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, the Egyptian President reiterated his country's condemnation of the continued blatant attacks against the Sta»»»

A Hamas source said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon on Sunday killed an official from the Palestinian group as Hezbollah said it fired an "advanced missile" at an air base near Tel Aviv. Israel said no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the latest war which has been raging for two wee»»»

An Israeli military source on Sunday denied media reports that Israel was running low on missile interceptors crucial to its air defenses, adding that the army was "continuously monitoring the situation". Citing US officials, news outlet Semafor had reported that Israel had informed the United Stat»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani receivedMinister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs of the sister Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty. During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the»»»

Iraq’s oil ministry said the Kurdistan Regional Government had refused to let it use a pipeline as an alternative route for crude flows disrupted by the Iran conflict, accusing authorities there of putting up irrelevant conditions. A senior Kurdish government official told Reuters authorities there»»»

Prince William said Sunday he remembers his late mother Princess Diana “today and every day” as he shared a photo of them together on social media to mark Mother's Day in the UK. “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mo»»»

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was not interested in talks with the United States, pushing back on President Donald Trump's stance that Tehran wants a deal to end the war. "We are stable and strong enough. We are only defending our people," Araghchi told CBS's "Face The Nation," in an in»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s air defence system detected a total of 14 hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace during the past 24 hours, according to the official spokesman of the Ministry of Defense (MOD), Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi. Eight of the drones were reportedly destroyed by the »»»

Oil from the International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing to global markets soon, with member countries pledging to make available 411.9 million barrels, ‌the agency ‌said in ‌a ⁠statement on Sunday. Governments have ⁠committed to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil fro»»»

The brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli airstrike, was a Hezbollah commander, Israel’s military claimed Sunday. Ibrahim Ghazali was killed in Lebanon along with three other of the attacker’s relatives on March 5 — a week befo»»»

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an investigation into two brothers suspected of plotting a "lethal and antisemitic" attack. They say the men – described as Moroccan-Italian nationals aged 20 and 22 – were picked up last week in a car in northern France. Officers found a loaded semi-autom»»»

Chisinau: Moldova has triggered an environmental alert following a fuel spill in the Dniester River triggered by a Russian military strike in Ukraine, the government said Sunday. Authorities have "declared a state of environmental alert in the Dniester River basin for 15 days, effective March 16, 2»»»

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched the Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026, outlining this year’s theme, “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower children and strengthen their protection in an increasingly digital world. Observed ann»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of a cutting-edge beach safety system that combines advanced aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, strengthening the city’s reputation as a global leader in smart coastal safety. The initiative, a regional first, reflects a mov»»»

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has taken the decision to cancel the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, will no lon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call on Sunday from the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, HE Zhai Jun. During the call, they discussed the developments of »»»

A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»

1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Sunday in Doha HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, they reviewed the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning developments in the region, particularly the recent events following the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other countr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to defend itself for as long as necessary and has not requested either a ceasefire or negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. "We never asked for a cease fire, and we have never asked even for negotiation. We are ready to defend ourselv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Doha has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several countries in the region. In a press release posted on its official X account o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026 match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, wi»»»

Students nationwide will enhance their financial literacy during Global Money Week, taking place from March 16 to 22. This year’s initiative focuses on personal finances, informed decision-making, and developing sustainable financial habits among young people, said the Ministry of Education and Sci»»»

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As we celebrate of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls of March 15 each year, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has found a unique way to celebrate – through the issuance of a special coin. One side of said silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic refe»»»

Daily contacts are taking place between Israel and Lebanon with U.S. and French mediation, the Israel Hayom newspaper has reported. "As part of those contacts, a three-way conversation was held in recent days among three senior officials -- one Israeli, one Lebanese and one American -- in an attemp»»»

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed 211 drones and 125 projectiles since the start of the Iranian aggression against Bahrain. The command further reaffirmed that using ballistic missiles and drone»»»

Doha, Qatar: UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Finalissima in Qatar, citing the current political situation in the region and scheduling constraints that made the match impossible to reschedule. The Finalissima 2026 was supposed to be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, whe»»»

Dubai: US intelligence assessments shared with President Donald Trump suggest that Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had serious reservations about his son Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding him, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The intelligence, circulat»»»

“We share common ground with any party that defends traditional relations between men and women, love for children, the fight against illegal migration, and the principle that the state should spend only what it earns and avoid sinking into debt,” There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Y»»»

On the seventh anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019, we commemorate the 51 victims, including one Turkish citizen, who lost their lives in the attack, and wish Allah’s mercy upon them. It is important for the international community»»»