Youngest F1 title leader Antonelli to keep 'raising bar' after Japan win
Suzuka, Japan: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli vowed to "keep raising the bar" after winning Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the championship standings. The 19-year-old Italian took advantage of a mid-race safety car to jump into the lead after a d»»»
North Korea Conducts Engine Test for Missile Capable of Targeting US Mainland
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons and hailed it as a development to boost the country’s strategic military capability, state media reported Sunday. The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missil»»»
Israel and Hezbollah Shift to Multi-Dimensional Warfare
The ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is taking on a new character, with both sides moving beyond the largely conventional fighting seen in 2024 toward a more complex, multi-layered conflict shaped by technology, intelligence and flexible battlefield tactics. Nearly a month into th»»»
Worries About Global Economic Pain Deepen as the War in Iran Drags on
US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipe»»»
Social Policy Minister Says Caretaker Government's Goal Is to Avoid Crisis Affecting People's Daily Lives
The aim of the caretaker Government is to stop the transfer of the effects of the crisis onto people and to reduce the pressure on their daily lives, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday regarding compensation for vulnerable citizens a»»»
Global airfares surge up to 560% as conflict disrupts travel
Capitals, March 29 (SANA) Airfares on key global routes have risen by as much as 560 percent since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict, with airlines facing mounting disruptions from airspace closures, higher fuel costs and rerouted flights. Data from Alton Aviation Consultancy showed»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters shell Israeli concentrations along border, pound settlements in 15 operations carried out so far on Sunday, Military Media statements indicate - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters shell Israeli concentrations along border, pound settlements in 15 operations carried out so far on»»»
Venezuela’s Maduro Thanks Supporters in First Online Post from US Prison
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel "steadfast" and "serene" in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three mont»»»
Tragedy repeats: Indian expat dies in Dubai crash two years after sister’s similar fatal accident in Kerala
Dubai: An Indian expat family in the UAE is grieving the loss of a 39-year-old man who died in an e-scooter accident in Dubai, just two years after his sister was killed in a similar accident back home in Kerala. Sijo Johny, 40, a Palakkad native who had lived in Dubai for 12 years, died on last Su»»»
Global Strategic Reach: North Korea Tests Cutting-Edge Missile Engine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a high-thrust solid-fuel engine test. What is known about the engine:The engine produced a 2,500 kilonewtons thrustCan lift 255 tonsFeatures high-durability materialsLikely to be used for Hwasong-20 ICBMThis allows to use it for carrying multiple indepen»»»
US Talking About Negotiations, But Planning Ground Operation - Iranian Parliament Speaker
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is publicly transmitting messages about the negotiations, but is secretly planning a ground operation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. "The enemy pretends to send messages about negotiations and dialogue, while secretly planni»»»
Seven injured, man arrested after car hits pedestrians in UK: Police
London: British police said on Sunday seven people had suffered "serious but not life-threatening injuries" after a car was driven into pedestrians in a central England city, with one man arrested. Officers arrested the man in his 30s shortly after the incident in Derby, located about 40 miles (64 »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Syria Says Repelled Drone Attack From Iraq on US Base
Syria's assistant defense minister said Sunday that his country's forces had repelled a drone attack from neighboring Iraq targeting one of Syria's last US military bases. "Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory," Si»»»
Cabinet Introduces Measures to Halt Rise in Prices Caused by Middle East Conflict
In a video published on his Facebook page on Saturday night, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reported that the government is introducing a comprehensive package of measures to halt the rise in prices for Bulgarian consumers caused by the military conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Ministe»»»
Sofia Airport Expands Big: 30 Airlines, 94 Destinations in Summer 2026 Schedule
Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is entering the summer 2026 season with a significantly expanded flight network, offering more destinations and greater connectivity across Europe and beyond. According to the airport operator SOF Connect, 30 major airlines will operate flights from Sofia to a total of »»»
Germany’s WWII Munitions a Toxic Legacy on Baltic Sea Floor
Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away. Scientists warn that as salt water corrodes the metal casings on rockets, artillery shells and bombs, they will rele»»»
Stranded whale freed from sandbank off German coast
Berlin: A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany's Baltic coast has freed itself and was heading back out to sea on Sunday but was still at risk, authorities said. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal spent six days struggling on sandbanks in Lubeck bay and vets had feared for its health»»»
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon, authorities denounce 'war crime'
An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence. An Israeli strike kill»»»
Elderly man found dead after wife’s acquittal in domestic violence case
An 82-year-old man was found dead Sunday in his home in Koufalia, southwest of Thessaloniki, days after his 77-year-old wife was acquitted in a domestic violence case. Police were alerted around 7 p.m. by a neighbor. Officers found the man unresponsive with visible injuries; the wife was present an»»»
Tamil Nadu polls: Actor C Joseph Vijay to contest from 2 seats on debut battle
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay on Sunday formally stepped into electoral politics, announcing that he will contest from two constituencies in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said he will stand from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli »»»
Large Australian LNG plant remains out after cyclone
Sydney: At least one of the world's largest LNG plants remained closed on Sunday after a cyclone knocked out power to thousands of people in western Australia. The outages were restricting already stretched fuel supplies caused by the war in the Middle East. Woodside Energy, which processes fuel fr»»»
Dubai roads now 100% recovered after severe weather, RTA says
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the emirate’s main road network and vital areas are now 100% recovered following the recent adverse weather conditions, with only minor impacts that were resolved immediately. Hamad Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at the RTA, said preparation»»»
UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on»»»
China’s growth resilient to global energy shocks
Doha, Qatar: At the start of the year, our view on China’s economic outlook was constructive. Although growth is expected to moderate slightly, a combination of strong exports, resilient domestic demand and ongoing productivity improvements were expected to keep economic expansion close to the gove»»»
Oil prices gain as traders doubt prospects of ceasefire in Iran conflict
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices rose on Friday and notched weekly gains, reflecting scepticism about prospects for a ceasefire in the month-old war in Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $112.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $99.64. For the week, Brent rose 0.3%, while WTI gained»»»
Abu Dhabi airports gradually resume flights after adverse weather
Abu Dhabi Airports has demonstrated strong crisis-response readiness, successfully ensuring the continuity of operations across the emirate’s five airports following the recent unstable weather conditions in the UAE. At the forefront of these efforts was Zayed International Airport, where operation»»»
430 maritime transport transactions registered from February 28-March 28
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s maritime transport sector witnessed positive momentum as the Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed 430 transactions from February 28 to March 28 this year through the Maritime Transport Affairs. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Ministry of Transport stated that MoT’s Mari»»»
LIVE UPDATES: US sailors and marines arrive in Middle East on day 30 of war
Doha, Qatar: Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Pentagon consider next steps in the war with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announcing the arrival of thousands of US sailors and marines in the Middle East. Stay tuned for more live updates: 10am Doha Time Oman condemns ongo»»»
QBF underlines development plans at General Assembly
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) held its Ordinary General Assembly for 2026 on Thursday at its conference hall, with President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb, board members, club representatives, and a delegate from the Qatar Olympic Committee in attendance. Al Mughaiseeb outlin»»»
Sinner ousts Zverev to book Miami final with Lehecka
Miami: World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men’s final against Czech Jiri Lehecka. The 24-year-old Italian fired 15 aces in beating Germany’s Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) after an hour an»»»
QIIB holds Ordinary General Assembly meeting for fiscal year 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for shareholders for the fiscal year 2025 on the evening of Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani Chairman of the Board of Dir»»»
Oman government announces full acquisition of SalamAir
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, affirming that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate as fully independent brands while preserving their operational identity, fleets and services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran, Iran threatens US universities in the Gulf
Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Iran threatened to carry out retaliatory strikes on US universities in the region and its Houthi allies in Yemen claimed a second missile attack on Israel. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in sout»»»
Al Thumama football tournament resumes
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament resumes today at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area, the organising committee announced. The tournament being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for players aged 10 to 14 had been temporarily suspend»»»
Moderate daytime weather expected, strong winds and high seas forecast offshore
DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast moderate temperatures with some cloud cover during the day on Sunday, becoming relatively cold by night. In its daily weather report, the department said offshore areas will be partly cloudy at times, warning of expected strong winds and high seas at»»»
Japan strike late to win Scotland friendly
Glasgow: Scotland’s first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito’s late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park. In a stark contrast to the jubilant scenes that accompanied a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark in November to secure the Tar»»»
Vanderveen, Bassem clinch wins at Al Shaqab Cup
Doha, Qatar: America’s Kristen Vanderveen continued her fine run in Doha, claiming the CSI3* 1.50m Faults & Time title on the penultimate day of the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding Bull Run’s Mary, she completed the course in 63.31 seconds for an emphatic victory. South Africa’s Matthew Morrison on»»»
Fico threatens to block EU’s anti-Russian sanctions package
Bratislava will veto the EU’s proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as well as derail any attempts to simplify the potential accession of Kiev into the bloc, should Brussels continue to favor Ukraine over Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Slovakia, as well as its souther»»»
Al Arabi, Al Rayyan to battle for League crown
Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi and Al Rayyan booked their places in the final of the 45th Qatari Men’s Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season after securing play-off semifinal wins yesterday at Al Gharafa Hall. The defending champions, Al Arabi edged Al Sadd 76-74 in a thrilling encounter yesterday to c»»»
Application of IAEA Nuclear Safety Rules to Iran Important Step - Envoy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The application of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safety rules to Iran has become an important step, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in an interview with Sputnik. Ulyanov raised the question of »»»
On This Day, March 29: Last U.S. combat troops leave Vietnam - UPI.com
On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam (some advisers and others remained), ending the United States' direct military involvement in a war that didn't officially end until 1975. 1 of 7 | U.S. troops board a plane at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam, on March 9, 1973. On Mar»»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Extended Easter holiday shopping hours announced in Athens
Extended Easter holiday shopping hours will begin Thursday, the Athens Commercial Association announced, as retailers prepare for increased seasonal demand. Stores will operate on longer schedules in the lead-up to Orthodox Easter, including optional opening on Sunday, April 5. Hours continue throu»»»
4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Kefalonia early Sunday
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kefalonia early Sunday. The tremor occurred at 06:01 a.m., with its epicenter located about 1 kilometer northeast of Skala in the island’s southern region. The quake had a focal depth of 16.7 kilometers.»»»