A new wave of US-Israeli strikes has killed at least 40 people in Tehran, with the overall civilian death toll in the conflict on the Iranian side exceeding 1,300, according to local media and officials. US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran “twenty times harder” if it continues t»»»

Doha, Qatar: While air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain, warning people to head to nearest safe place, Kuwait National Guard announced that it intercepted six drones. UAE Ministry of Defence also confirmed that it was intercepting ballistic missiles in the country. Stay tuned for more updates:»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai issues a law regulating the quality and safety of buildings in the Emirate of Dubai, aimed at enhancing construction standards and strengthening building safety across the emirate. More to f»»»

Sydney: Australia will deploy a long-range military reconnaissance plane to the Gulf to protect civilians, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting defence force personnel will be sent for an initial period of four weeks to help "protect and secure the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following the completion of the legally required quorum, representing (76.81%), Barwa Real Estate Group held the meeting of the Company’s Ordinary General Assembly this evening. H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board, members of the Board of Directors, th»»»

Dubai: In times of crisis, finding reliable information can be challenging. The internet, particularly social media, can become a platform where users are exposed to an overwhelming amount of content. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the online world is “clutt»»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) will resume on Thursday after a brief suspension due to regional unrest, with the title race entering a decisive phase. The league confirmed yesterday that Round 18 will feature three matches each on Thursday and Friday, with Ramadan kick-off times of 9:30p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center has condemned in the strongest possible terms the continued treacherous Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar through the launching of ballistic missiles and drones. This constitutes a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct assault on the sec»»»

Oil is the force that turns the wheels of our present age. This treasure beneath the earth — called by many “black gold” — moves ships across oceans, lifts aircraft into the sky, and carries the daily commerce of nations upon its unseen tide. Yet it is also among the most restless of commodities, q»»»

MANAMA — Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf on Monday, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared on fears over supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility was hit, causing a fire and damage, with the co»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices jumped sharply on Tuesday morning, pushing retail rates higher after several days of volatile trading driven by global geopolitical developments and currency movements. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.25 am, the price of 24K gold in Dubai »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar and other Gulf countries, saying the justifications provided by Tehran are “totally rejected.” In an interview with Sky New»»»

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war with Iran could end soon but gave no clear timeline for halting attacks that have rattled the Middle East and global markets. Stocks rose after he told CBS the US-Israeli assault was “very complete,” though later remarks offered mixed signals. P»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held an hour-long telephone conversation at the initiative of the United States to discuss current developments in the international arena, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. "This evening, the leaders of »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said the US plans to waive certain oil-related sanctions on some countries in an effort to reduce energy prices. "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices. So we have sanctions in some countries, we're going to take those sancti»»»

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has opened registration for a special flight between King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (DMM), and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan (KHI) on March 10. The flight allows passengers to travel during the temporary closure of »»»

Iran’s military declared the Straits of Hormuz were shut on March 2 and traffic fell to nearly zero within a day. But it is not at zero. At least five ships have traversed the passage since the blockade began and commercial deals being offered to Tehran may see more ships allowed to pass. »»»

President Gustavo Petro's leftist Pacto Histórico emerged as the largest force in Colombia's fragmented 108-seat Congress after winning 25 Senate seats with 4.35mn votes (22.8%) in the March 8 legislative elections, in which voters also selected three presidential candidates ahead of the May 3»»»

President Gustavo Petro's leftist Pacto Histórico emerged as the largest force in Colombia's fragmented 108-seat Congress after winning 25 Senate seats with 4.35mn votes (22.8%) in the March 8 legislative elections, in which voters also selected three presidential candidates ahead of the May 3»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The British government has temporarily withdrawn the dependants of embassy staff from the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced on March 9, UK-based Emerging Travel reported. »»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

The phone call that took place yesterday between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump was not merely a routine exchange between two allies. According to informed sources, it appeared closer to a direct political discussion on several weighty regional issue»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

Iran has issued a stark warning to the US and Israel against further strikes on its critical energy infrastructure, threatening reciprocal action across the Middle East. The declaration follows a co-ordinated military operation over the weekend that severely damaged multiple fuel storage facilities»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei denied that Iranian forces carried out attacks against Turkey, Azerbaijan and Cyprus, saying no offensive actions were launched from Iranian territory against those countries, while speaking at his morning press conference on March 9.  »»»

Qatar Airways will operate a limited flight schedule in the coming days after receiving temporary approval from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to run select routes following recent disruptions. The Doha-based carrier said the temporary schedule is designed to help travellers continue their jour»»»