How passenger planes keep flying during a war
For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»
British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions
Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»
Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law
Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»
China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com
Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts
Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»
QIC shareholders approve 11% cash dividend for FY2025
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Extraordinary General Assembly (EGM) meetings on March 12, 2026, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meetings were chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bi»»»
PM and Egyptian foreign minister discuss regional peace, security
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Doha on Sunday. The meeting addressed the developments on the military escalation in the re»»»
QRCS improves access to foodfor vulnerable Syrian families
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its relentless efforts to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Syria, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to improve access to food for the most vulnerable Syrian families, amidst the ongoing food insecurit»»»
Qatar Airways updates limited flight schedule to and from Doha until March 28
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced in an update that it will operate a revised limited number of flights from March 18 to March 28, 2026. "With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our ut»»»
British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones
The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»
Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
If the Oscars gave out an award for best dressed, it would be the most hotly contested prize of the night. Hollywood's biggest stars are turning on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. They include Clueless star Alicia Silverstone (above), who »»»
NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats
Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»
Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the EU to negotiate directly with Moscow, arguing that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with the Belgian newspaper L’Echo published on Saturday, De Wever argued that the bloc had failed to force Mosc»»»
MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 rescheduled
Doha: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year President of the Qatar Motor and Moto»»»
Egypt to secure all raw material financing as production will not stop, says PM Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that the state is securing all necessary financing to provide raw materials and production requirements, asserting that the “wheel of national production will not stop” despite current regional military escalations. The Prime Minister stated d»»»
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using »»»
Air India and Air India Express to run 48 flights between India and GCC on March 16
Dubai: Air India and Air India Express have announced plans to operate a total of 48 scheduled and special flights between India and Gulf countries on March 16, 2026, helping passengers travel during ongoing disruptions affecting some routes. Scheduled flightsBoth airlines will continue their regul»»»
Qatar Airways operates limited flight schedule to and from Doha
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 »»»
Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday
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»»»
No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official
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»»»
Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid
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»»»
War-Related Oil Squeeze a ‘Short-Term Pain,’ US Official Insists
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»»»
Fake part-time job offers target UAE residents
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»»»
Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement - UPI.com
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»»»
Hamas Official Said Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon
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»»»
Prime minister, Egyptian FM review developments in military escalation in the region and its dangerous repercussions
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»»»
French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot
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»»»
Moldova issues oil spill alert after Russia strike on Ukraine
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»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
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»»»
Iran Ready to Defend Itself, Not Asking for Ceasefire, Negotiations - Foreign Minister
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»»»
Report: Mediated talks explore path to bring Lebanon into Abraham Accords
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»»»
UEFA cancels 2026 Finalissima in Qatar
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»»»
Seven Pre-Trial Proceedings Initiated over Electoral Rights Violations - PM Gurov
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»
Pentagon identifies six service members killed in refueling mission - UPI.com
Four U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers are parked at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, Israel, outside Tel Aviv, on February 25. The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturday identified six service members killed when one of the refueling tankers crashed in Iraq. Photo by Jim Hollander»»»
Judge blocks subpoenas in US Justice Department probe of Fed chief
A US federal judge, James Boasberg, has quashed subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed on Friday. The ruling is a major blow to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering int»»»
Parliament to hold plenary Monday
Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) will hold a plenary session on Monday, March 16.The agenda includes oral questions to Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, the Parliament said in a statement on...»»»
Tunisian Embassy in Bern to hold consular day in Zurich
Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – The Tunisian Embassy in Bern said it will organise a consular day in Zurich on Saturday, April 25, as part of its efforts to bring consular services closer to members of the Tunisian community residing in Switzerland and...»»»
An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
Ekaterina Barrett was a familiar sight in Mayfair and Monaco - some of Europe's most exclusive addresses. The apparent multi-millionaire loved high fashion, and wore flamboyant designer clothes while walking her Italian greyhounds. She was known for gambling in casinos and spending big money in hig»»»
Hafters vow to continue uncontrolled public spending – refuse to cut spending to save Libya’s economy – veiled threat to cut off oil supplies
In a cleverly coordinated PR stunt, the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, son of the ageing military strongman in control of eastern, central and most of southern Libya, stressed to a gathering of eastern and central Libyan tribal leaders t»»»
Dubai RTA secures global certifications for resilience
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received several international certifications recognising its efforts to strengthen resilience, improve information management and adopt advanced technologies in transport and infrastructure services. The new certifications highlight the authority’s f»»»
Europe races to secure energy as Middle East tensions shake global supplies
Capitals, March 15 (SANA) Global energy markets have seen a sharp surge in oil and gas prices as tensions rise amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, once again highlighting the fragility of supply chains and strategic chokepoints. Europe, already working to redu»»»
Awqaf Abu Dhabi, MAIR to deliver Dh200m development projects
Dubai: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with MAIR Group PJSC to develop projects valued at Dh200 million on endowment land in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The planned developments are in»»»
Talks on Ukraine on Hold as US Has Other Priorities - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been a pause in the negotiations on Ukraine, as the United States now focuses on other priorities, which is understandable, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "A pause has indeed appeared in the talks. The Americans have other priorities, and that’s understandable," »»»
War costs reach $1 billion a day as Israel faces missile interceptor shortage
Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»
Further US Attacks on Iran’s Kharg Oil Hub Would Be ‘Economic Suicide’ - Expert
Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»
Qmati: French initiative born dead, normalization a major sin
Mahmoud Qmati, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Political Council, has rejected the reported French proposal to end the war between his group and Israel, saying it was "born dead." In an interview with Al-Jazeera, he emphasized that Hezbollah will not accept any formula that includes disarming the gr»»»
We will intervene on energy bills 'if necessary', says Miliband
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said "if it's necessary to intervene, we will" if people's energy costs surge due to the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband left the door open to interventions on fuel duty and energy bills if the impact of the»»»
Low-Income Car Owners to Receive EUR 20 Monthly Aid over Rising Fuel Prices - Prime Minister
People with incomes up to twice the poverty line (EUR 390.03) will receive EUR 20 in assistance due to rising fuel prices, Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Sunday. “We have set income-based criteria. Those with incomes of up to twice the poverty line who own a car or have one on l»»»