Dubai: Pakistan has come under renewed scrutiny from the United Kingdom as the Home Office moves to clamp down on what officials describe as “asylum abuse.” In 2025, British authorities refused 10,853 asylum claims from Pakistani nationals, yet only 445 were deported, roughly one in 25. While Islam»»»

Three Indonesian crew members are missing after a tugboat sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. There have been numerous attacks on ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28. The tugboat had seven »»»

Social programmes must not be used as a tool to influence voter turnout, caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. Ademov emphasized that a key task of the caretaker Government is to ensure fair and transparent elections that restor»»»

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least 12 people, including two children, Ukrainian officials said. Local authorities said 10 people were killed when a ballistic missile slammed into a five-storey apartmen»»»

Any incident involving a large number of oil tankers in the Hormuz Strait could lead to a massive oil spill, potentially causing serious pollution to the marine ecosystem of the Persian Gulf, president of the Lebanese environmental association "Earth", Paul Abi Rached, tells Sputnik. "This is not o»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent social media advertisements claiming to offer vehicle insurance or sell gold and jewellery at competitive prices through fake companies. The advisory, shared through the force’s official channels, cautioned the public against interacting wi»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on state television Saturday for missile strikes that hit Gulf countries in recent days, only to retract the remarks hours later — exposing signs of division within Tehran’s leadership as the war with the United States and Israel enters its seco»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: The Northern Command was not prepared for the large-scale troop buildup that had been expected 08-03-2026 11:51 AM Latest News»»»

GERB-UDF parliamentary group will support the budget extension bill in the form submitted by the caretaker Government, to prevent disruption of state functions and avoid political accusations, said GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov in a live address to MPs from the formation on his Facebook prof»»»

CAIRO — Egypt’s El Araby Group plans to invest $480 million over the next five years to expand its home appliance manufacturing operations in New Quesna Industrial City in Menoufia governorate, as part of a broader push to strengthen domestic industrial production and boost exports. The expansion a»»»

Luxor’s Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Communications Operators Association to cooperate in telecommunications and technology fields. The agreement was signed during a workshop attended by Luxor Deputy Governor Hisham Abu Zeid and Chamber of Commerce C»»»

At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital. The attack marked the first Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut since Israe»»»

President Donald Trump said on Saturday Britain was giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the US does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Ministe»»»

The European Commission has criticized Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky for threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, calling his comments unacceptable. Earlier this week, the Ukrainian leader issued a thinly veiled warning to Orban over Budapest’s ongoing refusal to lift a veto on billions in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Several Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah last night 08-03-2026 11:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Emb»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Health: Since the start of the aggression, over 1,200 have been martyred and more than 10,000 civilians have been injur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that while its scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, it is operating a limited flight corridor. Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flights arriving at Hamad International Airport on March 9: A»»»

Norwegian police are investigating a potential explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, officials said. No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1 a.m., Oslo police said in a news release. PST, the Norwegian police security service, calle»»»

US President Donald Trump has released a new threatening statement to Iran, just hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology for previous strikes on Gulf countries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump claimed that Iran “will be hit very hard” today. Trump»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: You are the ones who started the war, and we are the ones who will end it 08-03-2026 11:19 AM L»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We destroyed the command building at Ali Al Salem Air Base and accurately hit helicopter maintenance centers and aircraft fuel tanks »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf: Continuation of anti-Iran war will choke off oil sales, production in region 08-03-2026 11:06 AM Latest News Urgent News Qalibaf: »»»

Police in Thessaloniki early Sunday arrested a motorist for driving at twice the legal speed limit on the national highway, amid a protracted crackdown on highway code breaches following the introduction of harsher penalties for dangerous driving. A police statement said the 24-year-old man was fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General announced that the remote work system will continue to be implemented for up to 70% of the total number of employees in each entity, with priority given to mothers and persons with disabilities, provided this does not affect work requirement»»»

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to Syria Michael Ohnmacht affirmed on International Women’s Day the EU’s support for Syrian women and its solidarity with them. In a post on X, Ohnmacht said: “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the Syrian wo»»»

Most Gulf stock markets rose in early trade on Sunday, with the Saudi index extending gains to a fifth session. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index .TASI climbed 2%, with all of its constituents posting gains, led by energy and materials stocks. Saudi Aramco advanced 4% and Yanbu National Petrochemical »»»

Jakarta: Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. "One Indonesian survivor is currently receiving burn treatment at a hospital in the city of Khasab, Om»»»

Palestinian authorities and the Israeli military said on Sunday that three Palestinians were killed during an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank, the second deadly incident reported in as many days. The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead Thaer Faruq Hamayel, 2»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Number of martyrs in an attack by Israeli aircraft this morning on a house in the town of Seer al-Gharbiya, Nabatie»»»

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Iliana Iotova emphasized the importance of women’s voices in promoting peace and stability amid global crises. “In times of war, uncertainty and confrontation, which undermine the international order, the voice of us, women and mothers, must b»»»

Oman Air has announced the cancellation of several flights amid ongoing airspace closures. Affected routes include flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS). Also Read: UAE flight status Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Due to the ongoing regional airspace closures, Oman Air has announced that its flights to various destinations have been cancelled. It stated that from Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 15, 2026, all flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM),»»»

Police in Australia's Northern Territory warned of "crocs everywhere" on Sunday and said they had moved more than a thousand people across the state into shelter after massive floods. The state has endured heavy rains over the weekend, with the town of Katherine experiencing its worst flooding sinc»»»

Doha Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali (pictured) affirmed that achieving sustainable peace cannot rely on laws alone, but requires real investment in human awareness and addressing the roots of violence through awareness approaches, edu»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MOH). A volunte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the continued Iranian military aggression targeting the State of Qatar and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council through the launch of ballistic missiles and drones. These actions constitute a blatant violatio»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the brotherly Palestinian people and their legitimate, inalienable rights, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This came i»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call on Friday from Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon H E Dr. Tarek Mitri. During the call, they discussed developments related to the military escalation »»»

Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has participated on Friday in a meeting between Prime Minister of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam, and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of countries accredited to Lebanon. Discussions during the meeting dealt with ways to secure a»»»

A drone strike on a British airbase in Cyprus has reignited an enduring debate about the UK's presence on the island. It's a week since the drone punched a hole in a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. That hole, for some in Britain, symbolises embarrassing gaps in UK hard power. For some in Cyprus, it's anoth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating charitable giving by expanding digital donation channels, enabling donors to contribute easily and securely while ensuring that assistance reaches those in need. Ali Yousuf Al-Kuwari, »»»

The Pakistan Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha area after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle. The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai is coordinating with local authorities to assist the family and facilitate repatriatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Major retail chains in Qatar have reassured customers that the supply of food and non-food items across their outlets remains stable and sufficient despite the latest regional developments. The retailers highlighted their commitment to supporting the local market and ensuring that cust»»»

The Israeli military warned it would continue pursuing every successor of Iran's next supreme leader. In a post ⁠on X in ⁠Farsi, the Israeli military also warned it would ⁠pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for Ali Khamenei, referring to the clerical body ⁠charged with ⁠choosing t»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

The first Irish government chartered flight to bring home stranded Irish citizens from the Middle East has landed at Dublin Airport. The flight carrying 194 passengers left Oman on Saturday afternoon (local time) and arrived in Dublin at about 05:00 (local time) . The Irish embassy in the United Ar»»»

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Syria marks the first anniversary of the armed rebellion that took place along the Syrian coast between March 6 and 10, 2025, one of the most dangerous attempts by remnants of the deposed regime to destabilize the country following its fall on January 8, 2024. During those »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) confirmed the availability of goods and products across retail outlets in Qatar and called for following official guidelines and purchasing according to actual needs to promote responsible consumption. In a post on its X platform, the Minist»»»

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) of Egypt has signed nine contracts worth a total of $1.1 billion with various Chinese companies. These agreements focus on establishing projects related to chemical manufacturing, food products, supply chains, and energy production. The contracts were signed du»»»