The leaked phone conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov was insignificant, the EU nation's top diplomat has said. Szijjarto reacted on Tuesday to the publication of the call, which he claimed had been intercepted by “foreign intelli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani held Tuesday a phone call with Minister of Defense of the Italian Republic HE Guido Crosetto. The call discussed latest developments and security updates in the region, a»»»

Egypt will temporarily list 10 state-owned companies on the stock exchange within two weeks, with the remainder of a 20-firm batch scheduled for listing by the end of April 2026, Assistant Prime Minister Hashem El-Sayed said on Tuesday. The timeline was announced during a meeting chaired by Prime M»»»

Egypt’s engineering exports reached a record high in February 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance in the sector’s history, according to the Engineering Export Council (EEC). The surge underscores the growing global competitiveness of Egyptian industry despite persistent economic headwin»»»

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to QR3 billion. According to QCB's data, the maturity periods of the Sukuk varied as per the following details: QR1.5 billion (an addition to an existing issuance) with a maturit»»»

The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi has launched the second phase of its Solar Self-Supply Policy, expanding its scope for the first time to include the residential sector across the Emirate. The move enables villa owners and residential building occupants, where applicable, to generate, store, an»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are facing a sharp increase at the pump this April, with fuel prices rising between 31% and 72% month-on-month as global energy costs reset higher. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.From April 1, the new rates are: Super 98: Dh3»»»

Three P-3C Orion aircraft stand ready on a rain-soaked airfield at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily on January 15, 2006. Italy said it denied U.S. aircraft seeking to make a landing at the air base en route to the Middle East. File Photo by Mate 1st Class John Collins/U.S. Navy March 31 (UPI) »»»

1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on Complex 39B at sunrise on March 24. NASA said Tuesday that Artemis II is ready for launch as early as Wednesday evening. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- NASA officials shared the final preparations for the Artemis II mis»»»

There is a concept in the philosophy of science called tacit knowledge: the unwritten, experiential understanding that cannot be fully captured in blueprints, equations, or instruction manuals. A centrifuge cascade diagram tells you what to build. Forty years of engineering judgment tells you why i»»»

By Wade SheridanIsraelis protest against a newly passed death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists from outside the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favor of the law, which calls for death by hanging. Several petitions have been filed wit»»»

Share: current developments GAS PRICES TOP $4: The average price of gasoline in the U.S. passed $4 this morning, for the first time since 2022. It comes as a tanker laden with oil was hit by an Iranian attack off Dubai, with Tehran’s grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route stoking a global»»»

Damascus, March 31 (SANA) – Syrian and Jordanian officials discussed steps to expand trade and industrial cooperation ahead of a Syrian industry exhibition scheduled to open in Amman in May. Mohammad Ayman al-Molawi, head of the Damascus and Countryside Chamber of Industry, met Jordan’s ambassador »»»

Doha, Qatar: UK Defense Secretary HE John Healey affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, he said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security deve»»»

Capital Park sold the Royal Wilanow office and retail complex in Warsaw to Czech fund WOOD & Company for over PLN 450 mln. The fully leased property offers about 37,000 sqm, combining offices, retail, and services. Capital Park will continue managing the asset. The deal is one of the largest recent»»»

J W Construction decided to start signing notarial deeds transferring ownership of apartments, offices, and commercial units in the Bliska Wola complex in Warsaw, despite long legal disputes. Although construction finished nearly four years ago, about 1500 residents could not formalize ownership du»»»

7R raised PLN 52 mln through a bond issuance to fund expansion of warehouse projects in Poland, Czechia, and Germany. The company plans to build a logistics portfolio of up to 800,000 sqm in the coming years, responding to strong market demand. The bonds were issued for three years with interest at»»»

Atal says residential land prices in Poland rose sharply, peaking in mid 2025, followed by a slight correction. CEO Zbigniew Juroszek explained this was partly due to smaller developers selling projects, increasing supply and easing prices. Atal sees improving housing demand and maintains a diversi»»»

Studies by OLX Praca and Business Growth Review show that 70% of office workers view changing jobs positively. Key benefits include better workplace atmosphere (54%) and higher pay (45%). Financial reasons are the main driver (74%), followed by job stability (43%) and flexibility (32%). However, po»»»

Inflation in the eurozone is rising again, reaching 2.5% y/y in March 2026, above the 2% target of the European Central Bank. The increase is mainly driven by higher energy prices, as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and gas costs. Core inflation eased slightly to 2.3%, but risks remain high.»»»

Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe submitted an application to Panstwowa Agencja Atomistyki for a construction permit for Poland’s first nuclear power plant in Choczewo. The regulator has up to 24 months to decide, though the investor hopes for a faster review. The documentation exceeds 42,000 pages and f»»»

Electric cars are no longer used only for short trips, according to a study by Elocity based on over 1300 users. One in three drivers travels more than 300 km at least once a month, and over 50% use EVs for weekend and holiday trips, showing a maturing market. EVs are now part of daily mobility: 76»»»

DataWalk increased its sales pipeline to nearly USD 110 mln and expects higher conversion into revenue in the coming periods. CFO Lukasz Socha said the pipeline grew by 80% y/y, while management is optimistic about 2026 results. In 2025, revenue reached PLN 37.78 mln, up 53% y/y, while adjusted EBI»»»

The current conflict between Iran and Israel isn’t a classic war driven by strict geopolitical interests. Certainly, the rivalry between the two countries is very well known and everybody focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and the dramatic economic consequences of its disruption. Of course, a lot of p»»»

As the US keeps issuing statements about the talks with Iran, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi declared the following: No negotiations are taking place - merely an exchange of messages, either direct or through intermediariesThe messages include warnings and opinions on certain ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani received a phone call Tuesday evening from Swedish Defense Minister HE Pal Jonson. During the call, both sides discussed security developments in the region, as w»»»

This photo shows moments before a boat suspected of carrying narcotics is struck in the Eastern Pacific on March 8. Photo by U.S. Southern Command March 31 (UPI) -- Increased military pressure by the United States on drug trafficking routes in the Pacific Ocean has forced criminal groups to sharply»»»

An Iranian strike that reportedly destroyed a depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai served as a “slap in the face” to Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, a Middle East expert has told RT. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Navy and Aerospace Division reportedly hit the depot while targ»»»

Catholic Easter services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest site of Christianity, will be held behind closed doors, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem said Tuesday. On Sunday, the Israeli police prevented prevented Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church to celebrate »»»

Three former FBI agents have filed suit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi and their departments for firing them based on perceived political affiliation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI »»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. During the call, the two sides discussed developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their serious implications for regional and in»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) – Speaker of the National Council of Regions and Districts, Imed Derbali and President of the Council of the Nation of Algeria, Azouz Nasri, signed on Tuesday in Algiers a parliamentary cooperation protocol between the two...»»»

Baghdad: Iraqi security forces arrested a suspect linked to the kidnapping of a foreign journalist in central Baghdad on Tuesday, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said in a statement. The ministry said the security forces launched an operation following the abduction based on intelligence reports. The p»»»

Smoke billows after Israeli airstrikes on Dahieh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said at least 1,238 people have been killed and more than 3,543 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in south»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Shlomi with a rocket barrage: statement 28 31-03-2026 21:19 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

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The US struck a school and sports hall in the southern Iranian city of Lamerd with a ballistic missile previously untested in combat, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing its own analysis of footage and weapons experts. The attack occurred during the first wave of US and Israeli strikes on»»»

The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition presented its candidates for members of parliament in the 20th Multi-member Constituency of Silistra, the coalition's press office reported on Tuesday. Their top-of-the-list MP candidate from Silistra is entrepreneur Bogomil Petkov, an»»»

Dubai: Malayali filmmaker, scriptwriter, and former chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra academy, Ranjith Balakrishnan, was reportedly arrested in Kerala over a sexual harassment claim by a young actress. According to a report in Reporterlive TV, he was intercepted by the police at Thodupuzha.»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - National Defence Minister Khaled Sehili met on Tuesday in Tunis with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Director of Intelligence Rear Adm. Ben Snell. The meeting was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bezi and several...»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - Tunisia's principal assets, notably in the industrial, technological and innovation sectors, were presented on Tuesday at the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) to a high-level delegation from the...»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted the Nashrim base southeast of the city of Haifa at 08:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a salvo of advance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has called, from day one, for de-escalation in the region, stressing that its position remains firm in rejecting any steps that »»»

A sheriff in California has paused his investigation into election fraud in Riverside, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff Chad Bianco said Sunday that his election fraud investigation is paused because of legal challenges by the s»»»

Vazrazhdane list leader Stoyan Taslakov visited Septemvri and met residents of the town and municipality, the party’s press service said on Tuesday. During the meetings, people raised concerns over high fuel prices and possible rises in the prices of basic food products. Taslakov said fuel prices w»»»

The signing of the security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine is inadequate, as a caretaker cabinet has a very limited horizon, said President Iliana Iotova to journalists on Tuesday before a gala concert marking the 45th anniversary of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). On Monday, caretake»»»

Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»

New York, March 31 (SANA) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that the ongoing war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other could inflict economic losses of $120 billion to $194 billion across the Arab region, equivalent to 3.7% to 6% of total regi»»»