Ministry temporarily shuts three food establishments in March for regulatory violations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has ordered the temporary administrative closure of three food establishments in Qatar during the month of March, due to violations of applicable food safety laws and regulations. Gorkha Meat Trading Company, located in Al Shahaniya Municipality, was ordere»»»
CBL signs contract to print LD 30 billion of new LD-20 denominations – more denominations, including LD 50, to be printed this year
An anonymous ‘‘Central Bank of Libya (CBL) official’’ briefed local Arabic-language media yesterday that the CBL had signed a new contract the previous day with a printing company worth 30 billion dinars of the “20 dinars” denomination. This comes in addition to the previous contracts worth 60 bill»»»
Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot
Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»
Smolyan Candidates of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Meet Residents of Dospat, Borino and Devin Municipalities
Candidates from the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) list in Smolyan - Mihal Kambarev, Filip Marinov and Vladimir Deliev, visited the Rhodope villages of Zmeitsa, Borino, Grohotno and Lyaskovo, the coalition's Smolyan organisation said on Sunday. The tour across settlements in the »»»
Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works stolen from Italian museum
Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police said Sunday. Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks overnight last Sunday into Monday, a carabinieri spokesman to»»»
US worked with terrorist groups in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Joe Kent
The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said. Kent, who resigned as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center in protest of »»»
Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions
Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»
Deadly floods and storms hit Afghanistan, toll rises
Kabul: Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could»»»
Kim Jong Un watches new missile engine test aimed at US reach
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the US mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim's stat»»»
Pakistan to Host US-Iran Talks
US-Iran talks may take place in Islamabad in the coming days, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. All parties have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s mediating role, he added, noting that China “fully supports” the initiative.Earlier on Sunday, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, »»»
UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and ben»»»
Humpback whale stranded for third time in Baltic Sea
Berlin: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has become stranded for a third time, experts said on Sunday, just hours after the animal had freed itself from a sandbank. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal was first spotted in the early hours of Mond»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: April 19 Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
MoEHE launches Psychological and Behavioral Health Program under Government Scholarship
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counseling and Behavioral Health Program as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Clini»»»
Grounds Developments enters Red Sea market with Tamaraya project in South Hurghada
Grounds Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s Red Sea market with the launch of its first coastal project, Tamaraya, located in South Hurghada. The company, founded by Youssef Fekry and led by industrialist Ali Fekry, operates in real estate development and investment, leveraging experi»»»
Series of storms to usher in rain, cooler air to the West - UPI.com
California's Bay area is expected to receive light rain showers through the middle of the week along with a dip in temperatures. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo After a notable stretch of record-breaking heat across the western U.S. through mid-march, multiple storms moving into the»»»
Iran Inflation Rate Rises to 50.6 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate rose to 50.6 percent by mid-March, up three percentage points from the previous month, the country's official statistics center said on Sunday. "The inflation rate for the twelve months ending in Esfand (from February 20 to March 20) reached 50.6 percent," the center sa»»»
A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning
DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»
Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
Report: Iran’s Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon Despite Expulsion
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the »»»
American University of Beirut moves to online learning after Iran threats
The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target U.S. universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the re»»»
Iran's ambassador won't leave Lebanon despite expulsion
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country by Sunday, an Iranian diplomatic source told AFP. "The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," the »»»
Minister of Housing & Construction discusses PPP investment projects with Libyan Egyptian Joint Venture private company
The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a mee»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Widen Its Invasion of Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. “We are determined»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: These Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
Netanyahu asks army to 'further expand' buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had ordered the military to “further expand” a security zone in Lebanon as Israel continues its campaign in the neighboring country. “In Lebanon, I have just ordered the military to further expand the existing security zone,” Netanya»»»
French foreign minister condemns targeting of journalists in Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the killing of three journalists in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, stressing that journalists should "never" be targeted in conflict zones. "If it is proven that the journalists in question were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army, this wou»»»
Regional tensions redirect capital, strengthening Egypt’s real estate appeal
Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts across the Middle East are reshaping regional investment flows, with capital increasingly shifting toward markets perceived as more stable and resilient. In this evolving landscape, Egypt’s real estate sector is gaining traction as a relative safe haven, »»»
Beirut Rescuers Risk Their Lives to Save Animals
Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals Lebanon uses two-w»»»
Iranian Armed Forces Await US Ground Operation – Military Command
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian armed forces have long awaited the start of a US ground operation in Iran, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "In response to [US President Donald] Trump's recent threats regarding a»»»
AWACS' Destruction is a Major Loss for US Military – Ex-DoW Analyst
The destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft in Saudi Arabia by an Iranian missile strike is a serious blow to the US military, former US Department of War analyst Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik. The US has a limited number of E-3 aircraft, which are base»»»
Iran warns against U.S. ground troops; targets Israeli industrial site - UPI.com
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 12, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 29 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning Saturday against a possible ground troop invasion»»»
30 Egyptian food and packaging companies to be hosted by Misrata Chamber of Commerce at its headquarters tomorrow
Misrata Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a delegation of 30 Egyptian companies in the food and packaging industries at its Misrata headquarters tomorrow. Misrata Chamber says the visit aims to strengthen cooperation, open new avenues for investment partnerships, and explore the latest technologi»»»
NDA’s 350-hectare Sirte Agricultural Project No. 87 reaches 80% completion - supporting food security and reducing dependence on imports
The National Development Agency (NDA), controlled by the Hafter family, reported last Friday (27 March) that its Sirte Agricultural Project number 87 has reached 80 percent completion. The project focuses on cultivating strategic grains, primarily wheat and barley, across an area of 350 hectares.»»»
Swiss Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors, Survey Finds
The vast majority of Swiss want stronger protection for children and teenagers on social media, according to a survey published on Sunday, as governments and courts worldwide intensify scrutiny of Big Tech over its impact on young users. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's G»»»
Humpback Whale ‘Timmy’ Struggles to Escape Shallow Waters off Germany
A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long ordeal that has put its survival in doubt. The plight of Timmy, who is thought to measure 12 to 15 meters in length, shows the diff»»»
‘JD or Marco?’: Iran War Raises 2028 Stakes as Trump Weighs Vance vs. Rubio
As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing »»»
Arab Foreign Ministers Name Nabil Fahmy as Arab League Chief
Nabil Fahmy, then Egypt's Foreign Minister, speaks during the opening session of the Syrian Donors Conference at Bayan Palace Liberation Hall in Kuwait City January 15, 2014. (Reuters) Arab foreign ministers agreed unanimously on Sunday to nominate Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary-genera»»»
France Condemns Houthis for Entering Middle East War
France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military »»»
Registration and transfer schedules for public school for 2026-2027 opens: Education Ministry
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the commencement of student registration and transfer procedures for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, part of a broader effort to streamline administrative services and ensure school readiness. According to Wa»»»
American University of Beirut Moves to Online Learning After Iran Threats
The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target US universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the regi»»»
Iran Accuses US of Ground Assault Plans as Pakistan Hosts Regional Talks
Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as the Trump administration sought talks and as regional powers met in Pakistan to try to end the conflict. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt met »»»
Trump threatens Cuba is ‘next’ after Iran and Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has said Cuba will be next while touting the “success” of his military operations in Iran and Venezuela, as Washington continues to strangle Havana with an oil blockade. The threat comes despite Havana agreeing to talks with Washington in a bid to “find solutions through d»»»
Improving People's Standard of Living among GERB-UDF's Priorities, Coalition's Top-of-the-List Candidate in Razgrad Says
One of the main priorities GERB-UDF is setting in the campaign is improving the standard of living of the population, Krasimir Valchev, GERB-UDF's top-of-the-list candidate in Razgrad, said at the opening of an election campaign headquarters in Isperih, the party’s press centre in Razgrad reported »»»
Strait of Hormuz shutdown sends global shipping and insurance costs soaring
London, March 29 (SANA) The Strait of Hormuz has become a major choke point in the global economy amid the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war on Iran, as its closure by Tehran has triggered a sharp surge in maritime insurance costs and caused near paralysis in shipping through one of the world’s most strateg»»»
Israeli Police Prevent Catholic Leaders from Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem Church
The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said Sunday. Jerusalem's major holy sites are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, includ»»»
Pakistan Hosts Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye on Sunday held talks about trying to end the war in the Middle East, as Islamabad acts as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim nations lasted several hours in the Pakistani capital, Is»»»
Energy Minister, German Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Energy Agenda
Caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank to discuss key issues on the bilateral energy agenda and the current geopolitical situation, the Ministry of Energy press service reported on Sunday. Against t»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: Trust in Party Is Returning by the Day
Trust in the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has been increasing by the day and week following the party congress at which a new leadership was elected, BSP leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting with party members and voters in Montana, Northwestern Bulgaria, on Sunday. "These elections are the firs»»»
Alaraby TV's bureau in Tehran incur significant damage due to missile strike
DOHA: Alaraby TV said its bureau in the Iranian capital, Tehran, has incurred significant damage due to a missile strike that had targeted the building housing the office. In a press statement, it said the attack took place at 8.45amlocal time on Sunday, March 29. It hit two floors in the building:»»»