Australia grants asylum to 7 Iranian women soccer players
Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»
2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia
GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed holds phone calls with global leaders on regional developments
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»
Economy Ministry, UNIDO discuss establishing national food safety authority in Syria
Damascus, March 10 (SANA) – Syria’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Maher Khalil al-Hassan discussed with a team from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) the possibility of establishing a national food safety authority in Syria. During the meeting, held Tuesday vi»»»
Safe air corridors explained. How airlines fly during conflicts
Dubai: Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that»»»
Iran–US–Israel Conflict: Escalation Enters Second Week Amid Fears of Wider War
Damascus, March 11 (SANA) — The military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel—now in its second week—has become one of the most severe regional crises in decades, with no clear end in sight. The conflict risks drawing in more actors, causing massive civilian suffering, and trig»»»
Al Muraikhi receives phone call from Lithuania’s foreign minister
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call Tuesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developmentsin security situation the region and its serious repercussions o»»»
Qatar supports all efforts for de-escalation: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. Speaking during the m»»»
EU admits nuclear blunder
The EU’s decades-long retreat from nuclear energy was a “strategic mistake,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has admitted, stating the bloc must now rebuild the industry. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday, von der Leyen noted that nuclear’s share of EU ele»»»
Israeli strikes hit near Beirut as its envoy says disarming Hezbollah could end war – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Emilie Madi and John Irish BEIRUT – Israel’s military pounded the Lebanes»»»
Qatar affirms counterterrorism is shared global priority
Geneva: The State of Qatar has affirmed that countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a shared priority for the international community, stressing that such efforts must fully respect international law and fundamental human rights. The remarks were made Tuesday by Reem Nasser Al Muraikhi,»»»
Qatar affirms counterterrorism is shared global priority
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has affirmed that countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a shared priority for the international community, stressing that such efforts must fully respect international law and fundamental human rights. The remarks were made on Tuesday by Reem Nasser Al Muraik»»»
Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
Two more people connected to the Iranian women's football team have remained in Australia and did not board a flight back to Iran, the BBC understands. It is believed one is a player and the other member of the team's technical staff. There has been no official confirmation from Australia's Home Af»»»
ARP Finance Committee reviews bill on AFESD loan to modernise phosphate rail transporter
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - The Finance and Budget Committee of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) held a hearing session on Monday with the Minister of Transport to discuss the draft law approving a loan agreement signed on October 16,...»»»
Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation: Advisor to Prime Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. During the ministry's weekly media brie»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets 300 business leaders
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with 300 leaders from Dubai’s business community to accelerate the Emirate’s development journey, strengthen its econ»»»
President and PM disagree over Polish Defense Investment Fund
Poland’s presidential office has proposed creating a Polish Defense Investment Fund financed by profits from the National Bank of Poland’s gold reserves. The plan, described as a “Polish SAFE 0 percent,” would channel gains from gold investments into a dedicated defense fund managed by the defense »»»
CC-DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says Check of Voting Machines Used by MRF-New Beginning to Disrupt Process
On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»
Report: US tells Lebanon to go to negotiations under fire
The U.S. administration has delivered an urgent message to President Joseph Aoun, calling for a move toward negotiations with Israel, An-Nahar newspaper said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously received the same message during meetings with American and other Western officials, th»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
Israel Not Seeking Endless War with Iran, Foreign Minister Says
Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the fighting, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, declining to publicly state a timeline for when the conflict could end. The US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its 11th day, has engulfe»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Beirut as Envoy Says Disarming Hezbollah Could End War
Israel's military pounded the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country's south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East las»»»
Al-Sisi reviews airport expansion plans, private sector participation
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed on Tuesday plans to upgrade the country’s airports and expand private sector participation in their management and operation, according to a statement from the presidency. Al-Sisi met Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Civil Aviation Same»»»
OpenAI sued over Canada school shooting failure
ChatGPT owner OpenAI had knowledge that a transgender user in Canada was planning a mass shooting attack but failed to notify law enforcement, the parents of a young girl critically injured in the incident alleged in a civil lawsuit on Monday. The mother of 12‑year‑old Maya Gebala, who remains hosp»»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Parliamentary Forces Say Bulgaria Should Be Proud of Saving Its Jews 83 Years Ago, Clash over Deportations from Outlying Areas
Parliamentary groups in the Bulgarian National Assembly issued declarations on Tuesday as the nation marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. MPs said the nation should be proud of performing the extraordinary »»»
Opposition Calls for Protest as Political Tensions Rise Over SPAK Immunity Dispute
Gazment Bardhi, head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, has called on citizens to take part in a protest scheduled for March 12 in front of the Parliament of Albania. Speaking during a press statement from the opposition party’s headquarters, Bardhi said the protest woul»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, HE Antonio Tajani. During the call, th»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Security Policy
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, HE Kaja Kallas. During»»»
War expands to central Beirut as Israel says Iranians hit in luxury hotel
It was about 01:30 in the morning when a loud explosion tore through the Raouche neighbourhood in the heart of the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Israeli strike on the four-star Ramada Plaza hotel marked the first time in this war that Israel's bombing campaign had struck the city centre - a bustling»»»
Industry Minister issues decision to facilitate factory leasing in industrial zones
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued Decision No. 73 of 2026, amending provisions of a previous ministerial decree regulating the disposal of industrial land and facilities, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures for industrial investors and boosting productivity within factories. The n»»»
Justice Minister: Materials Published by Prosecution Service's Leadership Support My Calls for Urgent Reform
The materials published by the leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria actually support my argument for the urgent need for qualitative changes in the management of the institution in the interest of justice, reads a position by Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker Justice »»»
Foreign Ministry Denies Allegations of VIP Flights from Middle East for Wealthy Bulgarians
Speaking to a press conference here on Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marin Raykov said that all Bulgarian citizens were treated equally during the evacuations taking place in the Middle East. Raykov denied allegations that VIP flights had been organized and that mainly wealthy Bulgari»»»
Foreign Minister receives written message from Acting Foreign Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, received on Tuesday, during a meeting with Libya’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Mustapha Kadara, a written message from the Acting Minister of Foreign...»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the Chinese Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, HE Wang Yi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»
Britain Working with Allies to Support Shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Britain is working with allies on a range of options to support commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in the face of Iranian threats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran roils oil prices. US President Donald Trump has said the war co»»»
Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane (PHOTOS)
A Ukrainian man is facing charges in Romania after fleeing to the country in a small aircraft to escape the draft in his homeland. According to the Romanian Border Police, the man crossed the border in the mountainous region of northern Romania, landing in a field near the village of Fratautii Vech»»»
No Polling Stations for Elections Will Be Opened in Middle East Conflict-Zone, Caretaker Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will not open polling stations in countries located in the Middle East conflict zone for the April 19 early parliamentary elections, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said at a news conference at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, citing the escalating security situation in the reg»»»
Egypt’s FM orders daily monitoring of citizens abroad amid regional tensions
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egyptian diplomatic missions to hold daily meetings to monitor the status of citizens residing in the region following recent regional developments, the ministry said on Tuesday. During a meeting with ministry leadership and the consular sector, Abdelatt»»»
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The Italian state has bought a painting by 16-17th Century baroque master Caravaggio for €30m (£25.9m), one of the largest sums it has ever paid for an artwork. The country's culture minister said the work, a portrait of cleric Monsignor Maffeo Barberini - later Pope Urban VIII - was one of "except»»»
Yordan Varbanov Appointed National Railway Infrastructure Company Chief Pending Competition Procedure
Caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov has accepted the submitted resignation of Aleksander Vetskov as Director General of the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), the press centre of the Ministry of Transport and Communications said here on Tuesday. The Minis»»»
Foreign Minister receives phone call from Omani counterpart
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Tuesday a phone call from his Omani counterpart Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi, during which both officials underscored their rejection of...»»»
Your family in the UAE is not alone: Ambassador Alshaali assures safety of Indian diaspora
New Delhi: Assuring the safety of the large Indian community in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said that the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation is safe and cared for, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dir»»»
Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Reports Evacuation of Over 2,600 Bulgarians From Middle East
More than 2,600 Bulgarians have been evacuated from the Middle East, caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky told a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia on Tuesday. More than 15,000 phone calls were made and more than 6,500 emails were processed, while over 10»»»
Netherlands Moves Iran Embassy Staff to Azerbaijan
The Netherlands will temporarily move its embassy staff in Iran to Azerbaijan, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said on Tuesday, citing safety concerns over the US-Israeli war on Iran, Reuters reported. "Due to increasing risks to the safety of our staff, it has been decided to temporarily relocate t»»»
Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets European Commission Director-General for Energy
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, met today with the Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, HE Ditte Juul-Jorgensen. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional confli»»»
INA and MOL Group completes the Rijeka Refinery Upgrade Project
With the completion of the construction of the Delayed Coking Unit and associated facilities, the installed processing capacity of the Rijeka Refinery will reach up to four million tons of crude oil per year, as it will now be able to process a broader range of crude, including heavier grades. The »»»
Syria Appoints Kurdish YPG Commander Sipan Hamo Deputy Defense Minister
Syria's defense ministry said on Tuesday that Sipan Hamo, commander of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), had been appointed deputy defense minister for the country's eastern territories. The move is seen as part of implementing a US-brokered integration agreement signed on January 29 bet»»»
Can Amal and Hezbollah mend rift after Fneish's meeting with Berri?
Former minister Mohammad Fneish has in recent days visited Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, carrying a verbal message from Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem. According to An-Nahar newspaper, the message focused on the following points: - The motives that compelled Hezbollah to adop»»»
Egypt combines austerity with extended food import support until 2027 to offset rising energy costs
Egypt has announced a suite of austerity measures and extended import facilities for basic food staples until March 2027, as the government moves to insulate the economy from surging global energy prices and regional military developments. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Tuesday extended an exem»»»