The first Irish government chartered flight to bring home stranded Irish citizens from the Middle East has landed at Dublin Airport. The flight carrying 194 passengers left Oman on Saturday afternoon (local time) and arrived in Dublin at about 05:00 (local time) . The Irish embassy in the United Ar»»»

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Syria marks the first anniversary of the armed rebellion that took place along the Syrian coast between March 6 and 10, 2025, one of the most dangerous attempts by remnants of the deposed regime to destabilize the country following its fall on January 8, 2024. During those »»»

On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da Nang, South Vietnam. 1 of 8 | A National Park Service volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2023. On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da»»»

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. The decision came “in light of the ongoing aggression by Iran against the State of Ku»»»

Sudan’s war is inflicting a growing psychological toll on the population, as rising levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder compound the country’s security, humanitarian and economic crises. The suffering of Sudanese civilians now extends beyond deaths and the hardship face»»»

Despite repeated pledges by Kurdish leaders in Iraq’s Kurdistan region to remain neutral in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, their territory has come under near-daily attacks from Iran or Tehran-aligned armed factions in Iraq. The attacks have left Kur»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. Tehran accused the US and Israel of striking an oil depot in the Iran»»»

At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»

All attempts to "whitewash" the image of the US military after the strike on a school in Iran will be futile — its history remains stained, and accountability for war crimes necessitates bringing the US to trial, experts told Sputnik. "Investigations by the world press confirm the direct responsibi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The military conflict in the Middle East should never have started, it is not beneficial to either side, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday. "I want to say that this war should never have happened; it is a war that benefits neither side," Wang »»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has postponed his planned visit to Washington for the second half of March due to the Iranian conflict, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro announced. "[President Lula] asked me to accompany him on this trip, which was supposed to»»»

Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani dissolved the Assembly on March 6, triggering new early elections after MPs failed to elect a new president, and sparking a political dispute over the legality of the move. The move dee»»»

The White House sparked criticism after it released video montages Friday that combined images of real US air strikes on Iran combined with clips from action movies and features from video games. The White House's social media blurred the lines of reality Friday, posting montages that wove snippets»»»

Iran's president apologised on Saturday for attacks on "neighbouring countries" even as its missiles and drones continued to target US bases in Gulf Arab states and hardliners in Tehran asserted that the country's war strategy would not budge. Iran also traded blows with Israel, whose Prime Ministe»»»

Share: PHOTO- Displaced families are shown sleeping on the beach after they fled their homes in southern Beirut suburb . Over 300, 000 people have been displaced over 200 have been killed by Israel after Hezbollah entered the war io support Iran. Hezbollah ‘was warned against such decisions on seve»»»

Donald Trump has told the UK he does not need its aircraft carriers and accused Sir Keir Starmer of seeking to "join wars after we've already won", as the US and Israel continue to launch strikes on Iran. In a social media post, the US president said the UK is "giving serious thought" to sending tw»»»

Before departing Dubai and returning to her home country, India, at Dubai International Airport, the young Indian girl Tanishka Veer wrote a heartfelt humanitarian message addressed to Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MO»»»

QNA Doha 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, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Saturday. Discussion during the call focused on the escalatin»»»

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “succumbing” to pressure from former US President Donald Trump, alleging that recent commitments made to the United States had compromised India’s farmers, energy independence, and data sovere»»»

Dubai: The “Most Noble Number” charity auction for distinctive vehicle plate and mobile numbers began today at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, bringing together philanthropists and donors eager to support a humanitarian campaign aimed at saving millions of children from hunger. The auct»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, received a telephone call Saturday from Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the brutal Iranian aggressions against the Council states. During the call, the two sides discussed t»»»

Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed on Saturday that the state was doing everything possible on the political and diplomatic levels to end Israel’s war on Lebanon and ease its catastrophic impact on the people, especially the displaced. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that diplomatic efforts have »»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry held talks with a delegation from Turkish industrial developer Polaris Parks to review the company’s ongoing projects in Egypt and discuss expansion plans aimed at attracting new investments and creating sustainable job opportunities. The meeting, chaired by Industry Mi»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Facebook he will invite representatives of the legal profession and civil society to consultations on criteria for nominating candidates to key positions in the justice system. The idea is that professional and civil organizations should propose to»»»

The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»

Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov Saturday said that caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has appointed lawyer Tanya Radulovska, a former judge, as the third Deputy Justice Minister. Yankulov said on Facebook he has known Radulovska for 19 years since they worked at the Sofia Regional Court. "She h»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens. Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel G»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has directed the reallocation of investment priorities for the National Investment Bank (NIB) and its investment arm NI Capital Holding, as part of efforts to enhance their role in supporting development and economic growth. Speaking duri»»»

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»

Damascus, March 7 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Turkey’s ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, in Damascus on Saturday to discuss recent regional developments and bilateral cooperation, the ministry said. According to a statement published on the Foreign Ministry’s Telegram»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump warned Saturday that "Iran will be hit very hard" in the wake of Iran's rejection of his call for "unconditional surrender." Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump warned Saturday morning that "Iran will be hit very hard" »»»

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»

Edi Rama inspected on Saturday the provisional road built along the Librazhd–Prrenjas Road, which authorities say has now been stabilized and reopened to normal traffic. The Albanian prime minister was joined by the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, during the vi»»»

Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, held a live conversation with citizens on social media where he commented on the recent changes within the Albanian government. During the discussion with the media, Saturday, Berisha addressed the transfer of responsibilities in the Mini»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will keep the money confiscated from Ukrainians until its ownership is cleared up, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. "We will decide the fate of this confiscated money when we find out what it is... [Until then, it will] lie quietly here," Orban said»»»

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday warned President Joseph Aoun that Lebanon would pay a "very heavy price" if it fails to disarm Hezbollah. Addressing the president, Katz said in a statement broadcast on Israeli television that if "the choice becomes protecting our civilians and the »»»

Nepal: Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah won a dramatic parliamentary contest on Saturday, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister's own constituency after staking his political future on the challenge. Shah's victory over the veteran Marxist leader marks one of »»»

The head of the British military has told the BBC he "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared for the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Saturday as war continued in the region, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous ti»»»

Lebanon's military said on Saturday that a soldier was moderately wounded by gunfire coming from Syria a day prior in the country's northeast. "A Lebanese soldier sustained moderate injuries as a result of gunfire from the Syrian side targeting a Lebanese army post in the Qasr-Hermel area," the mil»»»

The political crisis in the country was not created by GERB, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Saturday after inspecting the facilities of the new St Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas. “We are not the creators of the political crisis. We are only warning about it,” Borissov said. According »»»

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government on Saturday to disarm Hezbollah or "pay ‌a very ‌heavy price." "We (ISRAEL) ‌have ⁠no territorial claims ⁠against Lebanon, but we will not accept a situation ⁠where what ‌existed ‌for many ‌years — firing ‌from Lebanese territory »»»

Nearly 1,000 migrants reached the island of Crete and the remote island of Gavdos within 48 hours this week, arriving from Libya in what authorities describe as a significant surge in crossings. Greek coast guard units responded to 15 separate rescue incidents involving vessels in distress south of»»»

Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»

Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Saturday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Discussion during the call»»»