Houthis join Iran in Middle East war, threaten Red Sea shipping
The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»
Dhurandhar 2 box office smash: Rs10 billion club member and more
Dubai: The blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Also known as Dhurandhar 2, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has now crossed the Rs10 billion mark globally, entering its second week with remarkable momentum. With no major new releases this week, th»»»
Syria, Italy discuss boosting cooperation and economic policy development
Damascus, March 31 (SANA) Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority Anas Salim met Italian Ambassador to Damascus Stefano Ravagnani to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop economic policies, the Authority said. The talks focused on expanding cooperation across sectors and s»»»
Editors of leading Czech outlets call on PM Babiš to respect press freedom
Editors of leading Czech outlets called on billionaire Prime Minister Andre Babiš, leader of the ruling populist Ano party, to respect “free, independent and critical journalism”. The joint statement, shared by&n»»»
Polish defence major Niewiadów PGM secures approval for WSE main market debut
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has approved the prospectus of Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (Niewiadów PGM), a defence sector company listed on the alternative market NewConnect, paving the way for its switch onto the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), the regulato»»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Report: US diplomat says no problem with Lebanon's Shiites
There is no problem between the United States and Lebanon's Shiites, whom "we view as having been and still being a fundamental political component in the country," a prominent diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut has been quoted as saying. "No party, whether external or internal, can ignore thei»»»
EU calls attacks on UN Lebanon peacekeepers 'grave violation' of law
The EU on Tuesday demanded an investigation into attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after three Indonesian troops were killed amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. "We call for a thorough investigation to shed light on these grave attacks. These attacks are a grave violation o»»»
Middle East Conflict Erases Arab Region's Annual Economic Growth – UN
The conflict in the Middle East has nullified the annual economic growth of the Arab region, with losses potentially reaching nearly $200 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The military escalation in the Middle East could cost the region’s economies 3»»»
German children's book publisher sues OpenAI over copyright
Berlin: Publishing giant Penguin Random House announced a lawsuit against OpenAI on Tuesday, alleging that the AI-powered ChatGPT violated copyright by mimicking and reproducing content from a German children's book series. ChatGPT readily churned out illustrations and other content from Ingo Siegn»»»
Hot Wheel Speed City closed amid unstable weather condition
Doha, Qatar: Organisers announced the closure of the Hot Wheel Speed City for today due to the unstable weather conditions experienced in the country. In a social media post, it noted that tickets purchased for today’s event are valid and can be used on any other convenient day. The event which sta»»»
Ashghal announces temporary closure around Umm Garan interchange
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced temporary closure of the access road of the weighbridge station located between Umm Garan interchange and exit 24. The authorities said that the closure will take place for a period of 7 days starting on Friday, April 2 at 2am until the en»»»
Abu Dhabi opens Sakina Centre for Advanced Care in depression, psychiatric emergencies
SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the official inauguration of the Sakina Centre of Advanced Care, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, located at the Behavioural Science Pavilion within Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The Sak»»»
Global economy faces risks amid Middle East tensions
London, March 31 (SANA) Fitch Ratings warned that a potential conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other poses a serious threat to the global economy, as it revised outlooks and placed several entities on watch for possible downgrades. The agency said Brent crud»»»
Israel says will occupy parts of south Lebanon even after war
Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said Israel's military would occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon even after the end of the current war against the Hezbollah armed group. "At the end of the operation, the IDF will establish itself in a security zone inside Lebanon, on a defensive line agains»»»
Dubai strengthens airport and border readiness to enhance security and seamless travel
Dubai: Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA), has conducted a series of field inspections across key entry points and operational sectors, underlining the emirate’s commitment to seamless travel, se»»»
Egypt International Energy Conference: Tunisian minister calls for regional and global partnerships to accelerate energy transition
Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, called for strengthening regional and international partnerships to accelerate the energy transition and boost investment and innovation in the hydrocarbons...»»»
Cyclades, the Dodecanese to shut schools on Wednesday as storm looms
All school units in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands of Greece will remain closed on Wednesday (April 1), due to an impending storm, according to a decision of the Governor of the South Aegean, Georgios Hadjimarkos. The decision was taken to avoid unnecessary risks to students and schools un»»»
Petroleum min, United Energy Group discuss plans to boost production in Western Desert
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with Song Yu, CEO of United Energy Group (UEG), and Kamel al-Sawy, the company’s Regional President for Africa, to review the company’s oil and gas operations in Egypt’s Western Desert. The meeting took place on Tuesday, March 31, »»»
Vucic receives Chinese delegation, HBIS Group chairman
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday a delegation of China's Hebei province, headed by Governor Wang Zhengpu, as well as HBIS Group Chairman Liu Jian. Vucic noted that the discussion had been substantial, addressing advancement of bilateral cooperation in the steel indu»»»
Poland Refuses to Hand Over Patriot Systems to US - Defense Minister
Poland does not intend to provide the US with its Patriot missile defense systems, Minister of National Defense of the Republic Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated. On Tuesday, the publication Rzeczpospolita reported that the US was demanding that Poland redeploy one of its two Patriots to the Middle »»»
The Pink Full Moon rises over the UAE tomorrow: Best viewing times and locations
Dubai: One of the most striking celestial events of the spring season is just a few hours away. The April Pink Full Moon will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of 1 and 2 April, and it is set to look more dramatic than your average full moon. Here is what it actually is, why it looks th»»»
UAE intercepts Iranian threats: Kuwaiti tanker attack off Dubai coast, fires and debris incidents – a timeline
Dubai: The UAE successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, March 31, as regional tensions continued. A Kuwaiti tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked by an Iranian drone off the Dubai coast, prompting swift action by UAE authorities to secure the vessel and surrounding waters.»»»
Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Strikes Kill 5 in the Gaza Strip
Israeli strikes killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-months-old US-brokered ceasefire deal. Medics said an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia, north of the enclave, killed at least thre»»»
A delegation of Spanish companies to visit Tripoli in May this year: Tripoli Chamber of Commerce
A delegation of Spanish companies is to visit Tripoli in May this year. The news was revealed yesterday after the Chairman of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Anwar Abusitta, hosted Sonsoles Muñoz, the Commercial Attaché of the Spanish Embassy at the Chamber’s Tripoli headquarters. During the meeti»»»
Agricover Credit and EFSE expand partnership to support investments in sustainable agriculture
Access to finance remains a structural challenge for agriculture across Europe, with an estimated financing gap of between EUR 19.8 billion and EUR 46.6 billion, according to the European Commission, fi-compass report. In Romania, the challenge is even more pronounced, with an estimated financial g»»»
Regional reshuffle: President replaces heads of districts, mayors across country - | 24.KG
A series of personnel reshuffles has taken place in local government bodies across Kyrgyzstan. The relevant decrees were signed by President Sadyr Japarov. In Chui region: In Jalal-Abad region: In Batken region: In Naryn region: The personnel decisions were made in accordance with the Constitution »»»
Artists' House will remain municipal property — Bishkek Mayor - | 24.KG
The Artists’ House will remain municipal property. Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced at a regular session of the Bishkek City Council. According to him, the issue of transferring the land at 108, Chui Avenue, where the Artists’ House is located, has generated widespread public outcry. »»»
Signs Pointing That Crisis in Persian Gulf Escalating Into Broader Conflict - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are signs that the crisis in the Persian Gulf is escalating into a broader conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Russia has noted an increase of military power in international affairs, the minister said. "What we are witnessing now shows signs o»»»
China Slams Strikes on Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities
Strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for regional security and stability, and China resolutely opposes them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated at a briefing on Tuesday. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) earlier reported three s»»»
Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by Iran war
Satellite images are beginning to be released giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at American bases in the region. Information has so far been scarce about the damage being done across the Middle East, particularly when it's i»»»
Qatar says Gulf states 'unified' in calling for war de-escalation
The Gulf states are unified in calling for a de-escalation of the Middle East war, Qatar said Tuesday as Tehran launched new strikes against its neighbors. "Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf on calling for the de-escalation and an end to the war," Qatar's foreig»»»
Whoop secures $575m with Mubadala, QIA backing
Dubai: Whoop has raised $575 million in fresh funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, with strong participation from GCC investors signalling growing regional influence in global health technology. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The round was led by Collaborative Fund a»»»
Tajoura Heart Centre signs agreement with Italian NGOs to perform 450 heart surgeries over three years
Libya’s National Heart Centre, located in Tajoura, Tripoli (and popularly referred to as the Tajoura Heart Centre) announced last Friday (27 March) that it had signed an MoU with the Italian NGO UVPP (in collaboration with Rebel Heart and CCPM) in cooperation with the UK-based organization, Aida. T»»»
Trump's go-to moves to influence markets falling flat as Iran war drags on
As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets — trying to keep oil prices from exploding upward, stocks from cratering and interest rates from surging. When the markets have flashed danger, Trump has been quick with a social media post or »»»
How a Dubai-based filmmaker captured the UAE’s spirit in a unifying anthem
Dubai: At a time when parts of the Middle East are experiencing tensions, a Filipino filmmaker living in the UAE for 26 years and counting, has chosen music as his response to the challenges, one rooted not in fear, but in gratitude and unity. Having built a life, career, and creative identity in t»»»
Iranian Red Crescent: US-Israeli aggression targeted 113,570 civilian sites, including 90,063 homes, 307 medical facilities, and 760 schools - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Orascom-Led Consortium Signs PPA for 900 MW Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez
CAIRO — A consortium led by Orascom Construction has signed a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to develop a 900-megawatt wind farm near Ras Shukeir in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez. The project will be executed under a 25-year build-own-operate (BOO) model by a con»»»
Egypt’s Remittances Rise 21% in January, Maintaining Strong Annual Growth
CAIRO — Remittances from Egyptians working abroad recorded a solid year-on-year increase in January, underscoring their continued role as a key source of foreign currency inflows for the economy. According to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt, remittance inflows reached approximately $3.5 »»»
Italy Reportedly Refuses US Aircraft Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Operations
Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, confirming a newspaper report. Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some US bombers" had been due to land at the base in ea»»»
Tunisia shines globally at Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition, with over 60 medals
Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian olive oil has achieved outstanding international recognition, with 40 Tunisian companies winning more than 60 medals at the 2026 Afro-Asian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, held in Tunis from March 23 to 26....»»»
Amir receives UK Defence Secretary
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, HE John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the friendly United Kingdom. During the meeting, regional and international developments were discussed, especiall»»»
QatarEnergy announces fuel prices for April
DOHA: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices in the country for April, with an increase in the price of 95 octane (Super) gasoline. There is no change in the prices of 91 octane (Premium) gasoline and diesel. QatarEnergy set the price of a litre of 95 octane (Super) gasoline at QR2.05 (QR1.90 in»»»
Teenagers steal dozens of livestock: Series of thefts solved in Kara-Suu - | 24.KG
Police in Kara-Suu district of Osh region have detained suspects in a series of livestock thefts. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region reported. According to police, on March 22 a local resident filed a complaint about stolen sheep. The case was registered and a prelim»»»
If EU States Give Ukraine Airspace to Try Attack, Russia Will Take Measures - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If EU countries really give Ukraine airspace to try to attack Russia, Russia will be obliged to take appropriate measures, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Of course, we believe that if this is the case — the provision of airspace for hostile terrorist activities»»»
More Arrests in Bulgaria Targeting Vote-Buying Before the April Elections
A specialized police operation targeting vote buying has led to the arrest of three individuals in the town of Byala Slatina, authorities confirmed. The action included coordinated checks across multiple addresses and premises as part of ongoing pre-election enforcement efforts. During the operatio»»»
Bulgaria Among Countries in Europol Crackdown on Weapons and Cannabis Ring
A coordinated international police operation has led to the arrest of key members of a criminal network involved in trafficking weapons and drugs across Europe, according to Europol. The action was carried out on 23 March in Spain, Bulgaria and Greece, targeting a group described as operating a “we»»»
Dubai Police issue rain alert, urge motorists to drive with caution
Dubai: Dubai Police have called on motorists to remain extra vigilant as rainfall persists across parts of the emirate, urging strict adherence to traffic rules and safety guidelines. Drivers have been advised to reduce speed, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and avoid distractions behind »»»