Emirates NBD waives ATM fees across UAE and GCC until March 31
Dubai: Emirates NBD has waived a range of banking fees for customers across the UAE and the wider Gulf, making cash and card services easier to access during a period of heightened regional uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank informed customers in an »»»
‘I Have to Be Involved in the Appointment’ — Trump Wants to Pick Iran’s Next Leader
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said he wants Iran's leadership to be completely removed and has several candidates for the role of "a good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything... We want them to have a good leader. We have some people who I think would do a good job," T»»»
US labour market firms as Fed rate-cut odds recede
Agencies U.S. private payrolls increased by the most in seven months in February, though data for the prior month was revised sharply lower, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment rose by 63,000 jobs last month, the largest gain since July 2025, after a downw»»»
Atletico survive Barca scare to reach del Rey final
Agencies Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but came up short as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4-3 defeat on aggregate, reports BBC.com. Two goals from Marc Bernal, either side of a Raphinha penalty, gave the home side hope o»»»
Iranian attack flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, confirms PM
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday received phone calls from Federal Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Min»»»
Al Araby 2 strengthens Ramadan lineup with exclusive standout dramas
Tribune News Network Doha Al Araby 2 continues to present its distinctive lineup of Ramadan series. This season, the channel presents a carefully curated lineup that underscores its commitment to high-calibre storytelling—blending artistic boldness with meaningful human narratives. The programming »»»
QC delivers Ramadan food baskets in Morocco, Tunisia
Tribune News Network Doha Despite exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) continues, with the support of benevolent donors and Qatari embassies, to implement its Ramadan projects around the world as part of its campaign ‘Good Starts With You’. Thousands of Ramadan food baskets have been distr»»»
QRCS provides emergency shelter for Sudan flood victims
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 te»»»
HOPE Qatar launches e-learning forstudents following MoEHE directives
Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities has launched a fully online programme for its students with intellectual and physical disabilities, in accordance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). In response to the curren»»»
Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide
Texas Republican congressman Tony Gonzales has dropped his re-election bid after admitting an affair, which he had previously denied, with a staff member who died by suicide. The decision comes after the most senior members of his party in Congress released a statement calling for him to end his ca»»»
US Strike on School in Iran Believed to Be Part of Attack on IRGC Base - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A strike on a school in the southern Iranian city of Minab that killed dozens of children was apparently part of a US attack on a nearby naval base, The New York Times newspaper reported, citing its own analysis based on satellite imagery, social media posts, and verified video f»»»
Trump urges Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum
Trump touted the U.S. military actions in Iran on Thursday, saying they were destroying Tehran's missile and drone capability and that "their navy is gone - 24 ships in three days," as he called on Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape a better country. "We also urge Iranian diplom»»»
Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war
Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»
Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war
Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»
Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war
Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»
Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war
Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»
Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war
Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»
India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice
India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»
Importance of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness discussed in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A regional conference dedicated to the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness was held in Bishkek. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the mission of the International Commit»»»
Here are the latest updates, from flight restorations to alerts and public safety
The UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, with authorities fully prepared to counter threats and safeguard national security. Airports and airlines have resumed limited flights, while early spring breaks have been announced for schools and universities, and some exams cancelled. Updates»»»
Urmat Asanbaev appointed Director of Physical Culture and Sports State Agency - | 24.KG
Urmat Asanbaev has been appointed Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Kazybek Moldazhiev, who held this position, has been dismissed. Urmat Asanbaev is a master of sports in freestyle wrestling and is actively invol»»»
Karakol receives Travelife Certified status at ITB Berlin - | 24.KG
The public association Destination Karakol has been awarded the prestigious Travelife Certified status — the highest level of the international sustainable tourism certification system. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the official awar»»»
Iran’s drone-carrier warship Shahid Bagheri — the floating drone base now reportedly up in flames: What to know
The Shahid Bagheri, Iran's drone-carrier warship, was designed to extend the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC)’s reach across the world’s oceans using drones and missiles. When Iran unveiled its first drone-carrier warship in early 2025, the message was unmistakable: Tehran intended to project po»»»
UAE flight status March 6: What travellers need to know about limited services
UAE airports and airlines are gradually resuming operations following recent regional disruptions. While limited flights have restarted across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed bookings. Also Read: US–Israel war on Iran ent»»»
Education Ministry to enhance inclusive education development with JICA support - | 24.KG
A meeting with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was held at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press service, the parties discussed prospects for partnership in the field of education. In particular, ministry representatives prop»»»
Central Asian Ecological Summit to be held in Astana - | 24.KG
The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026 will be held on April 22-24 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported. The summit will bring together approximately 1,500 participants from government agencies of the region, international or»»»
“We never expected Iran to launch such an aggressive war against us,” Gargash says
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is committed to peace and regional stability but is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and protect everyone living on its soil, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has said. Speaking during an interview on the “Maraya Podcast”, produced by the Sharjah»»»
Foreign Minister discusses situation in Gulf with his counterpart from Kuwait - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kuwait Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. He expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East and, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solidarity with the fratern»»»
Criminal investigator detained for extortion in Osh city - | 24.KG
A criminal investigator from Sulaiman-Too police station has been detained in Osh. He is suspected of extorting money. The operation was conducted by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) jointly with the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Internal Investigations Service, the agency’s press c»»»
Dozens of Iran’s IRGC members flee Lebanon, Israeli officials say – Ya Libnan
Share: Black smoke billows from an Israeli air strike on an alleged pro-Iranian Hezbollah target in southern Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty Images Several dozen Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officers have fled Beirut over the last 48 hours fearing they will be »»»
Sheikh Hamdan and Prince Khalid bin Salman condemn attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia in phone call
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a phone call yesterday (Thursday) with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two sides d»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli occupation site in Malkieh with a rocket barrage on Friday at 01:45: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli occupation site in Malkieh with a rocket barrage on Friday at 01:45: Statement 3 06-03-2026 03»»»
US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, in a 219–212 vote. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass »»»
US, Mexico to hold talks ahead of USMCA trade pact review as Trump tariffs loom
The United States and Mexico said on Thursday their negotiators will hold bilateral talks this month ahead of a joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, as tariff pressure from US President Donald Trump adds urgency to discussions. The first meeting is set for the w»»»
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven people hostage
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has accused Hungarian authorities of taking hostage seven employees of Ukraine's state savings bank, Oschadbank. Writing on X, Sybiha said: "Today in Budapest, Hungarian authorities took seven Ukrainian citizens hostage. The reasons are still unknown, as wel»»»
Major hit: Iran drone carrier ship hit, 'on fire' — US Admiral
As part of the on-going US military campaign in the Middle East, the Central Command chief has reported that 30 Iran Republican Guard Corps ships had been sunk, including a drone carrier ship. "We're now up over 30 ships, and in just the last few hours, we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship, roughly»»»
U.S., Venezuela to re-establish diplomatic relations - UPI.com
The announcement comes amid a push to access oil, critical minerals and gold in the South American nation. The U.S. Department of State announced that the United States and Venezuela are re-establishing diplomatic and consular ties as Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, and U.S. Se»»»
How long will Strait of Hormuz tanker crisis keep oil prices rising?
Dubai: Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted tanker traffic and driven oil prices higher, raising concerns for global energy markets and Gulf trade routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the disruption »»»
Weather update: Light rain expected across UAE in coming days
Dubai: The UAE will experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Friday, with periods of cloud cover particularly over western areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather bulletin said light to moderate north-westerly winds will prevail across the country, occasionally »»»
Civilian areas targeted: Kuwait reveals drone attack toll
The Kuwait Ministry of Defense reported that since the start of operations targeting Kuwaiti airspace, 212 ballistic missiles and 394 drones have been detected and intercepted by the armed forces. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, spokesperson for the ministry, said the attacks involved missiles and armed dro»»»
Day 6: Iran ballistic missile attacks down 90% — US CentCom
It's Day 6 of the on-going Middle East conflict. The US military has doubled down on "Operation Epic Fury", with hundreds of targets hit deep inside Iran using what officials described as "overwhelming force against the Iranian terrorist regime". Also In This Package Day-and-night strikes hit 2,000»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted with a missile salvo Israeli military vehicles advancing from Wadi Al-Asafir into south of Khiam town, inflicting direct hits and forcing them to back off on Friday at 01:40: Statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters target with a missile salvos a gathering of Israeli military vehicles at newly-established site in Markaba border town on Friday at 00:30: Statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters target with a missile salvos a gathering of Israeli military vehicles at newly-established site in Markaba border town o»»»
NASA rules out chance of lunar asteroid impact in 2032 - UPI.com
NASA scientists on Thursday ruled out the chance that near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a threat to Earth or the moon in December 2032, which earlier data suggested could pose what the agency said was a "small, but notable" risk for impact. Photo by Andy Rivkin (APL)/STScl/CSA/ESA/NASA March 5 (UP»»»
Barbaric Israeli Raids Target Beirut’s Dahieh
The Israeli enemy launched a brutal attack on several areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahieh) late Thursday, following earlier threats to wage a large-scale offensive. The barbaric raids has led to a significant exodus of residents from the area. The airstrikes targeted the Ghobeiri, Jammous, M»»»
Israel launches massive strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order – Ya Libnan
Share: Residents fled Lebanese capital in panic before assaults on Hezbollah targets while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks Photo- Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday. Photograph: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters Beirut -Israel has launched massive strikes against the south»»»