DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al Fitr prayeralong with citizens at Lusail praying area this morning. The prayer was also performed by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin »»»

Dubai’s Event Security Committee have finalised their comprehensive security arrangements for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, following a coordination meeting chaired by Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs and Chairman of the Events Security Committee»»»

The election campaign, in Bulgaria, for the early parliamentary vote scheduled for April 19 officially began at midnight on March 20 and will continue until April 17, followed by a day of reflection on April 18. At the same time, members of parliament have entered a pre-election recess. This will b»»»

Eastern Mediterranean-focused gas producer Energean on Thursday suspended its 2026 outlook for Israel, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict that has forced the shutdown of its production vessel serving multiple Israeli fields. Growing regional tensions have triggered precautionary shutdowns of k»»»

China will be in a stronger position to extract concessions from Donald Trump when the US president finally visits Beijing after becoming entangled in his Middle East war, analysts say. Trump had been due in the Chinese capital at the end of this month for talks with President Xi Jinping, but has d»»»

This bright holiday affirms the timeless values of faith, morality, and human dignity, which are at the foundation of every democratic society, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said this on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, quoted by the Council of Ministers on Facebook on Friday. The P»»»

On March 20, 1995, 12 people were killed, and more than 5,000 made ill in a nerve-gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. A 13th victim died a day later and a 14th in 2008. 1 of 7 | A photo taken on June 16, 1995, shows Aum Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara (C, back), born Chizuo Matsumoto, being»»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE have been urged to remain vigilant after authorities have found a rise in scams linked to travel assistance programmes amid the current regional tensions. In an advisory, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has warne»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Pantsir air defense systems are capable of intercepting not only drones but also HARM and HIMARS projectiles, ATACMS ballistic missiles and cruise missiles including Storm Shadows and Flamingos, Russian state tech corporation Rostec said on Friday. "Pantsir systems have »»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated", and as Gulf nations faced a fresh set of attacks. The Iranian capital, under near daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli attack started the war on February 28, was »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged higher on Friday morning, reversing the sharp declines seen earlier this week, even as markets remain surprisingly muted to escalating geopolitical tensions from the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia»»»

President Iliana Iotova extended her greetings to Bulgarian Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the President’s press office announced on Friday. “In today’s divided and conflict-ridden world, the tradition of Eid al-Fitr reminds us of the power of sharing, compassion, and a helping hand. It re»»»

At least 50 people in South Korea were injured in a fire at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, officials said Friday. The National Fire Agency said 35 people were seriously hurt but couldn't immediately confirm whether any were in life-threatening condition. Video from the scene »»»

As the clock struck midnight and Eid Al-Fitr began, celebrations took on a deeply personal meaning for Pakistani couple Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib. Inside Burjeel Hospital, the couple welcomed their newborn son, an arrival that felt nothing short of poetic on a day defined by joy, gratitude an»»»

Iranian attacks ‌have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter Ju Ae tried out the country's new battle tank in large-scale military drills, state media reported on Friday, in the latest sign that she was being groomed as his heir. Photos released by state media showed a chuffed-looking Kim sitting on top of the mov»»»

Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza. Some in Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities are angry over a fine line walked by the c»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates on 20 March 2026.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior said that the Civil Defense had completely controlled a fire in a warehouse in the Birkat Al Awamir area, without any injuries being recorded. This came in a post the ministry made on X. It had earlier said that Civil Defense was dealing with a fire in a wareho»»»

A US F-35 stealth warplane was hit by suspected Iranian fire and made an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East, US media reported on Thursday. “The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition,” Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command, said in a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received this morning a host of well-wishers on Eid Al Fitr at Lusail Palace. After the Eid prayer, His Highness received HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the»»»

Syria’s defense ministry said border guard forces in the outskirts of Flita area west of Damascus had foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons across the Syrian-Lebanese border after what it described as a tightly executed ambush. The ministry’s media and communications office said the operation led to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his wishes of a Blessed Eid Al Fitr to the people, residents of Qatar, and all Muslims in the world with goodness, prosperity, and blessings. HH the Amir, in a post on X, HH the Amir said in a post on his official account on the soc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed Eid Al Fitr prayers along with citizens at Lusail praying area this morning. The prayer was also performed by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sh»»»

As the clock struck midnight and Eid Al-Fitr began, celebrations took on a deeply personal meaning for Pakistani couple Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib. Inside Burjeel Hospital, the couple welcomed their newborn son, an arrival that felt nothing short of poetic on a day defined by joy, gratitude an»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, extended warm Eid Al Fitr greetings to all residents and citizens of the UAE on Friday. The SMS, sent to mobile users nationwide, underscored the UAE’s unity, resilience, and community spirit during Eid. Residents welcomed th»»»

KUWAIT: Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), came under drone attacks in the early hours of Friday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said in a statement. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that the attacks resulted in a fire in several units within the re»»»

Israel has stepped up its operations against Hezbollah in recent days, escalating on multiple fronts in response to the group’s intensified attacks into Israeli territory and its use of precision and ballistic missiles that have reshaped the battlefield. Tel Aviv has widened its targets to include »»»

Global energy markets are sending mixed signals as oil prices diverge sharply across regions, highlighting the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on supply flows. Benchmark crudes West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and Brent crude both declined in the latest trading session, with WTI falling »»»

Leadership decapitation has long appealed to outside powers as a shortcut to regime collapse. Remove the figure at the top, the theory goes, and an authoritarian system will fracture under the weight of its own rivalries. That is not what has happened in Iran, at least not so far. Following the kil»»»

The election campaign for the snap parliamentary vote on April 19 officially began at 00:00 on Friday, in accordance with the election schedule. The vote will be the eighth since 2021. Under the Election Code, citizens, parties, coalitions, initiative committees, candidates and their representative»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways on Friday announced it is operating a limited schedule of commercial flights between Abu Dhabi and select destinations. Passengers with confirmed bookings will be accommodated as soon as possible, while new tickets are available on the airline’s official website. Stay upda»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and OMV AG said they have made further progress toward forming Borouge Group International AG, signing an agreement tied to the Borouge 4 production complex that is expected to lift earnings and improve operational flexibility. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

1 of 2 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, on Thursday. Pool Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel "acted alone" in stri»»»

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held phone calls today with a number of Arab and international leaders to discuss developments in the region following the attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City and its implications as a serious escalation threate»»»

Strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex have shut down part of the world’s largest LNG facility, with damage that could take up to five years to repair, Bloomberg reported. Each week of outage means a loss of energy equivalent to powering a city like Sydney for a year, the report noted. According to »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US army unit after a rotational deployment to Europe in 2023 falsely reported the operational readiness of 117 Bradley fighting vehicles, while none of them were mission capable, Sputnik discovered after analyzing a recent audit report from the US Department of Defense Inspec»»»

At a campaign rally in Dunaújváros, Prime Minister Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary can remain outside the war, protect its economic achievements, and preserve national sovereignty. Reflecting on the past four years, the prime minister argued that Hungary’s stability—fro»»»

At today’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás outlined a series of key government decisions and positions, focusing on energy security, Ukraine, and domestic political developments. The briefing also addressed recent diplomatic tensions, economic measures, and upcoming politi»»»

Residents across the UAE were seen exchanging warm Eid Al Fitr greetings, visiting family and friends, and celebrating the festive occasion with joy and togetherness. From mosques to neighbourhoods, the spirit of Eid was visible everywhere, with communities coming together safely to mark the end of»»»

RIYADH:Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced that five drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Malki as saying. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf »»»

The United States is speeding up the deployment of additional military forces to the Middle East, including thousands of Marines and sailors, NBC News reported, citing people familiar with the decision. According to NBC News, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit — comprising at least 2,200 Marines — »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, March 19: We look at why Russian oil is the big winner from the US and Israel's war in Iran. Also, the New York Times reveals sexual assault and rape allegations against the late US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. In Mexico, the new leader of the Jalisco New Generati»»»

President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for ​possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, Reuters reports quoting a U.S. official and three people familiar with the ma»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for a spell of partly cloudy and unsettled weather with chances of scattered rainfall and fresh winds over the coming days, according to the latest forecast. Today (Friday), conditions are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy, with a possibility of rain in some areas and»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov today participated in the Ait prayer to mark the holy holiday of Orozo Ait. The presidential press service reported. The festive prayer was attended by thousands of Kyrgyzstanis at the Old Square named after Turdakun Usubaliev in Bishkek.»»»

The UAE has dismantled a Hezbollah and Iran-linked terror cell, arresting members accused of operating under a commercial front. As regional tensions intensify, President Sheikh Mohamed held talks with US President Donald Trump, while the UAE backed global efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and»»»

Royer Perez-Jimenez, 19, died from presumed suicide Monday at Florida's Glades County Detention Center. File Photo courtesy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement March 19 (UPI) -- A Mexican teenager died earlier this week at Florida's Glades County Detention Center, U.S. Immigration and Customs »»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has extended his warmest congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In a message shared on his social media accounts, the President said: "I extend my warmest congratulations to my brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, o»»»

Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating one of the most important holidays — Orozo Ait, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. From early morning, people began arriving at Old Square from all directions. By dawn, the entire area was already filling up, as believers came with their fa»»»