Dubai: After holding fire for nearly a month, Yemen’s Houthi militants have entered the widening US-Iran war — launching missiles toward Israel in a move that could open a dangerous new front and threaten global trade routes. The Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen’s capital Sanaa and large pa»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday, 28/3/2026, that the state general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is strategically designed to support both citizens and investors while catalyzing national economic activity. He emphasized that healthcare, education, and social protect»»»

Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pande»»»

Mourners gathered on Sunday in Choueifat, south of Beirut, for the funerals of three journalists killed by an Israeli airstrike. Ali Shoeib, a correspondent with Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV, Fatima Ftouni, a reporter with the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV, and her brother Mohammed, a cameraman with the stati»»»

The future of Iran’s regional allies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and armed factions in Iraq, is increasingly uncertain as a widening conflict reshapes the Middle East and tests the limits of Tehran’s long-standing proxy strategy. Lebanese politician Michel Chiha once outlined a vision of Leb»»»

Beijing:The world's first prescription for a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment for the hepatitis D virus has been issued recently at a Beijing hospital, marking a milestone in global viral hepatitis care, Science and Technology Daily reported. Developed by a team from Tsinghua University»»»

Caracas: Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel "steadfast" and "serene" in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost t»»»

Vientiane: Lao authorities have issued a nationwide warning for hot to extremely hot weather, urging the public to take precautions as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 40 degrees celsius. A moderate to strong low-pressure system, combined with westerly winds, is affecting most parts of»»»

One month after the launch of Iran’s aggressive missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and several Gulf states—beginning on February 28, 2026—targeting both civilian and military infrastructure in the UAE as part of a broader regional escalation that included strikes on ports an»»»

Mourners gathered on Sunday in Choueifat, south of Beirut, for the funerals of three journalists killed by an Israeli airstrike. Ali Shoeib, a correspondent with Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV, Fatima Ftouni, a reporter with the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV, and her brother Mohammed, a cameraman with the stati»»»

British police said on Sunday seven people had suffered "serious but not life-threatening injuries" after a car was driven into pedestrians in a central England city, with one man arrested. Officers arrested the man in his 30s shortly after the incident in Derby, located about 40 miles (64 kilomete»»»

At present, five formations are certain to enter the next parliament and one is on the threshold, Boriana Dimitrova, head of Alpha Research’s social, political and electoral studies, said while presenting the results of a nationally representative survey of the adult population, financed by the Bul»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the escalating war in the Middle East, claiming two missile launches at Israel. Their involvement in the month-long conflict could further hurt global shipping should they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, a narrow »»»

In a classroom turned shelter for displaced families, teenager Ahmad Melhem follows a recorded lesson on a tablet as the war between Hezbollah and Israel interrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon. "I don't want to regret not finishing my studies despite the difficult cir»»»

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorized demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse. Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been takin»»»

Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies. "Writing to urgently inform you that our vessel is currently facing a critical situation regarding provisions and one»»»

Capitals, March 29 (SANA) Global gold markets are experiencing volatility amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, as geopolitical developments have led to sharp increases in oil prices and strengthened the U.S. dollar, directly impacting gold, which has lost some of its appeal »»»

Dubai: The United States is actively preparing options for ground operations in Iran — including deploying thousands of troops for coastal raids and potential island seizures — in what could mark a major escalation of the war, according to a report by The Washington Post. While President Donald Tru»»»

Suzuka, Japan: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli vowed to "keep raising the bar" after winning Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the championship standings. The 19-year-old Italian took advantage of a mid-race safety car to jump into the lead after a d»»»

The ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is taking on a new character, with both sides moving beyond the largely conventional fighting seen in 2024 toward a more complex, multi-layered conflict shaped by technology, intelligence and flexible battlefield tactics. Nearly a month into th»»»

US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipe»»»

The aim of the caretaker Government is to stop the transfer of the effects of the crisis onto people and to reduce the pressure on their daily lives, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday regarding compensation for vulnerable citizens a»»»

Capitals, March 29 (SANA) Airfares on key global routes have risen by as much as 560 percent since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict, with airlines facing mounting disruptions from airspace closures, higher fuel costs and rerouted flights. Data from Alton Aviation Consultancy showed»»»

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel "steadfast" and "serene" in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three mont»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat family in the UAE is grieving the loss of a 39-year-old man who died in an e-scooter accident in Dubai, just two years after his sister was killed in a similar accident back home in Kerala. Sijo Johny, 40, a Palakkad native who had lived in Dubai for 12 years, died on last Su»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is publicly transmitting messages about the negotiations, but is secretly planning a ground operation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. "The enemy pretends to send messages about negotiations and dialogue, while secretly planni»»»

London: British police said on Sunday seven people had suffered "serious but not life-threatening injuries" after a car was driven into pedestrians in a central England city, with one man arrested. Officers arrested the man in his 30s shortly after the incident in Derby, located about 40 miles (64 »»»

In a video published on his Facebook page on Saturday night, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reported that the government is introducing a comprehensive package of measures to halt the rise in prices for Bulgarian consumers caused by the military conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Ministe»»»

Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is entering the summer 2026 season with a significantly expanded flight network, offering more destinations and greater connectivity across Europe and beyond. According to the airport operator SOF Connect, 30 major airlines will operate flights from Sofia to a total of »»»

Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away. Scientists warn that as salt water corrodes the metal casings on rockets, artillery shells and bombs, they will rele»»»

Berlin: A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany's Baltic coast has freed itself and was heading back out to sea on Sunday but was still at risk, authorities said. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal spent six days struggling on sandbanks in Lubeck bay and vets had feared for its health»»»

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence.  An Israeli strike kill»»»

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay on Sunday formally stepped into electoral politics, announcing that he will contest from two constituencies in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said he will stand from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the emirate’s main road network and vital areas are now 100% recovered following the recent adverse weather conditions, with only minor impacts that were resolved immediately. Hamad Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at the RTA, said preparation»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the start of the year, our view on China’s economic outlook was constructive. Although growth is expected to moderate slightly, a combination of strong exports, resilient domestic demand and ongoing productivity improvements were expected to keep economic expansion close to the gove»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Pentagon consider next steps in the war with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announcing the arrival of thousands of US sailors and marines in the Middle East. Stay tuned for more live updates: 10am Doha Time Oman condemns ongo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament resumes today at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area, the organising committee announced. The tournament being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for players aged 10 to 14 had been temporarily suspend»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast moderate temperatures with some cloud cover during the day on Sunday, becoming relatively cold by night. In its daily weather report, the department said offshore areas will be partly cloudy at times, warning of expected strong winds and high seas at»»»

Bratislava will veto the EU’s proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as well as derail any attempts to simplify the potential accession of Kiev into the bloc, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Slovakia, as well as its souther»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The application of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safety rules to Iran has become an important step, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in an interview with Sputnik. Ulyanov raised the question of »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is projected to rise to 3.7% in 2026, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East identified as a key external risk factor. The central bank notes that the ongoing conflict is creating heightened uncertainty for global energy»»»

Dubai: Dubai is rapidly transforming into a cycling-friendly city, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 13 new cycling tracks and pressing ahead with major infrastructure projects aimed at building a 1,000km integrated network by 2030. The newly completed tracks are part of a wid»»»

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The firs»»»

Commenting on the 22nd anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that in a world full of challenges and growing uncertainty, Bulgaria's membership in NATO is the strongest guarantee of the country's security and independence, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the release of a new scholarly publication titled “Selected Works of Sheikh Mohammed bin Mani’,” now available in an electronic format through the Ministry’s official website. The publication represents a significant contribution »»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Wildlife Protection Department and Head of the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi, has affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening efforts to protect the natural environment and ensure the sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to dedicated service for the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised a blood donation camp in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre. The c»»»