Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Russia accuses US and Israel of unleashing unprecedented violence in Middle East
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the United States and Israel of triggering an unprecedented wave of violence in the Middle East with no end in sight, according to a statement published on the ministry's website on March 16. »»»
Zelenskiy facing growing domestic crisis as support in his own party melts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is facing a growing domestic political crisis as deputies in his own Servant of the People party start to rebel against his authority. The war-hero president has seen his popularity »»»
Armed Forces intercept missile attack targeting Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. Loud sounds of interception were heard in several parts of Doha. The alert from the Ministry was followed by a message on the Public Safety Alert sy»»»
Taliban says Pakistani strike killed 400 at Kabul hospital - UPI.com
Taliban security stand guard at the scene of alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, Afghanistan, early Tuesday. Authorities alleged that Pakistani strikes targeted a drug addiction treatment facility in Kabul, resulting in civilian deaths. Photo by Samiullah Popal/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- A Pakistani »»»
New Chairman of Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service appointed - | 24.KG
Marat Pirnazarov has been relieved of his post as Chairman of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to it, the corresponding order was signed by Chairman »»»
Attack on Iran: Sadyr Japarov expresses solidarity with people of the UAE - | 24.KG
On March 16, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. During the conversation, Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized the need to maintain stabilit»»»
CBP's Greg Bovino will retire at end of March, reports say - UPI.com
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, C, pictured in Fort Snelling, Minn., in January the day after a DHS agent shot a U.S. citizen who was allegedly blocking federal agents as the conducted immigration operations in Minneapolis, will reportedly retire at the end of March. File Photo by Craig Lassig/»»»
Japarov congratulates Tokayev on referendum on new Constitution of Kazakhstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The press service of the head of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful holding of the referendum on the draft of the new»»»
UAE air defences respond to missile threat, residents alerted
The UAE Air Defence Systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Authorities have urged residents to remain in safe locations and to follow official channels for real-time warnings and updates. Officials emphasised that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety and min»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 18: What you need to know
The UAE restored airspace and normal flight operations after precautionary closures amid regional tensions. Authorities confirmed missile and drone threats were intercepted, with no casualties reported. Emergency responses addressed fires at key energy sites, while schools shifted online and flexib»»»
Judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to vaccine schedule, CDC committee - UPI.com
A federal judge on Monday blocked changes made to a CDC vaccine committee and the childhood vaccine schedule by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because they likely violated the law. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Monda»»»
Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
US President Donald Trump has said he believes people with learning disabilities should not be president, as he renewed his taunts at California Governor Gavin Newsom over his dyslexia. Trump said Newsom, a potential Democratic White House contender, was "dumb". The California governor last week ca»»»
As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent – Ya Libnan
Share: On March 14, an Israeli strike hit an apartment block in the Haret Saida neighbourhood in eastern Sidon. © Assiya Hamza, France 24 Israel’s devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FR»»»
13,500-year-old human settlement discovered in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Heritage Commission has announced new archaeological findings that provide evidence of early human settlement in northern Arabia dating back around 13,500 years. The discovery was detailed in a scientific study published in the journal Nature titled “The Natufian Epipala»»»
UAE alert: Air defence response to missile and drone threats
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that UAE air defences are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The sounds reported across parts of the country earlier were caused by successful interceptions. Authorities are urging residents to remain in safe locations, f»»»
Secret votes, rival camps and Guards pressure: Inside Iran’s wartime power struggle that elevated Mojtaba
Dubai: The rise of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader may have appeared swift and inevitable from the outside. But behind the scenes, it followed a tense power struggle among clerics, political leaders and Revolutionary Guards commanders during one of the most dangerous moments in the Is»»»
Dubai court cancels 99-year land deal after finding violation of rules on granted property
Dubai: A Dubai civil court has abolished a long-term investment agreement for a government-granted plot in Al Warqa’a 2, ordering the defendant to vacate the property and hand it back to the owner free of occupants, while also settling outstanding electricity and water bills up to the date of evict»»»
UAE Weather: Temperatures set to fall as cloudy weather and light rain forecast across the country
Dubai: A weak surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an extension of an upper-air high-pressure system, is expected to influence weather conditions across the UAE over the coming days. According to the National Centre of Metrology (NCM), today (Tuesday, March 17) will see partly cloudy conditi»»»
South Lebanon’s Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Suad Jallad’s son Shadi was killed earlier this week by an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese border village of Ain Ebel, and was comforted by the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Paolo Borgia © Dylan COLLINS / AFP Ain Ebel – In southern Lebanon’s Ain Ebel, close to the border with»»»
Fire hits Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after drone strike
The competent authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah confirmed that a fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone as a result of a drone attack, with no injuries reported. Civil Defence teams in the emirate immediately began responding to the incident and are continuing their efforts to bring »»»
Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody
A Palestinian woman who was detained during Gaza war protests at Columbia University has been released after a year in immigration detention in Texas, her lawyers say. Leqaa Kordia, 33, was among more than 100 demonstrators arrested outside the New York City college's campus in April 2024, but she »»»
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband has been found guilty of his murder. A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. The jury deliberated the case for about three hours before rea»»»
Sounds heard in various areas of Dubai due to successful defence ops: authorities
Dubai: Authorities here have confirmed that the sounds heads overhead in various parts of the due are due to successful aerial interceptions of airborne threats in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17. The UAE Ministry of Interior has reported that the UAE air defence systems are currently dealing »»»
Air traffic snarled due to winter weather, government shutdown - UPI.com
A combination of wild weather -- winter weather in the Midwest and wicked rain and hail in the Southeast -- made all manner of travel worse on Monday, especially air travel because of the partial government shutdown that has left the TSA unfunded. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo March »»»
UAE temporarily closes its airspace to ensure safety, security
ABU DHABI: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary and full closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security develop»»»
At 18:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted radar sites and control rooms at the Ramat David Air Base in northern occupied Palestine with a squadron of attack drones: statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 18:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted radar sites and control rooms at the Ramat David Air Base in northern »»»
Iran’s Kharg Island: Trump’s Dream since 1988
The coral island of “Kharg” stands with its small area of no more than 24 square kilometers as a living testament to the struggle of wills in the heart of the Gulf; it is not just an oil export terminal, but represents a geopolitical knot that encapsulates a long history of international rivalry an»»»
Jazeera Airways launches daily flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced it will begin operating daily flights between Saudi Arabia’s Qaisumah Hafar Al Batin International Airport and Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, starting Wednesday, as part of efforts to maintain regional travel connectivity during the curren»»»
10,000 UAE students await clarity after India's CBSE cancels Class 12 exams
Dubai: More than 10,000 Indian expat students in the UAE are awaiting clarity on their Board exam results after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class 12 Board examinations for the UAE and six other Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The»»»
At 21:35 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the city of Khiam with a rocket barrage: statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:35 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the city of Khiam with a »»»
At 15:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Katsafia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a swarm of attack drones: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 15:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Katsafia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a swarm of att»»»
Air India, Air India Express to operate 44 flights to and from West Asia
Dubai: Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region today, March 17, the airlines said. Both carriers will continue operating scheduled services to Muscat and Jeddah on the same day as part of their regional network op»»»
Colombia, Venezuela seek full membership in Mercosur bloc - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country and Venezuela plan to submit formal applications to join Mercosur after a meeting in Caracas between delegations from the two governments. File Photo by Ricardo Maldonado Rozo/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Colombia and Venezuela said they will seek full me»»»
EU imposes further restrictive measures against 16 individuals, 3 entities over serious human rights violations in Iran
BRUSSELS: The Council of the European Union today, March 16, decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 individuals and 3 entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. Today’s listings target a diverse group of individuals and entities that played a key role in t»»»
Competent teams manage to bring fire under control at Shah field
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) announced that the relevant authorities responded to a fire that broke out at a facility at the Shah field following a drone attack. Specialised teams succeeded in containing the fire and bringing it under control without any injuries reported, ADMO adde»»»
Education Council announces continuation of distance learning in schools, higher education institutions; flexible remote work for federal government caregivers
ABU DHABI: The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council has announced three regulatory measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process across the country while safeguarding the safety of students and the wider educational community, in coordination with t»»»
MoI issues workplace safety guidelines
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a set of workplace safety guidelines for employees across government, semi-government and private institutions in view of the current regional situation, urging strict adherence to official alerts and precautionary measures. The mi»»»
Winners of 9th Katara Quran Recitation Award honoured
Tribune News Network Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the winners of the top five prizes in the 9th Katara Quran Recitation Award for 2026. The first prize, worth QR500,000, was awarded to reciter Mohammed Al-Wafi Idris Hamad from Libya. The second prize, worth QR400,000,»»»
QF adopts advanced tech for virtual learning: Marmolejo
QNA Doha Higher Education President and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Francisco Marmolejo has affirmed that the Education City universities have adopted a range of innovative mechanisms and solutions to ensure the student engagement in v»»»
QF student promotesa culture of giving through home initiative
Tribune News Network Doha At a time when students are spending most of their time at home in compliance with state guidelines, student-led initiatives have emerged that seek to use this time in positive and meaningful ways. Jassim Al Musallam, a fourth-grade student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM),»»»
Temporary road closure at Al Thumama Stadium Interchange this weekend
Doha: Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a temporary road closure at the Al Thumama Stadium Interchange on the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor for traffic coming from Hamad International Airport toward Mesaieed Road. According to Ashghal, the closure will take place for eight hours on Frida»»»
Can energy strength help Gulf economies weather Iran war?
Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are facing rising geopolitical risks as tensions with Iran disrupt regional trade and energy markets. Yet economists say the region’s energy strength — including export infrastructure, large reserves and higher oil prices — may help cushion the broade»»»
Hawaii Kona storm sweeps state with 135-mph winds, 44 inches of rain, summit snow - UPI.com
Hawaii is under a state of emergency after a powerful Kona storm brought heavy rain, wind gusts over 100 mph, widespread power outages and heavy snow to the highest summits. Outages jumped early Saturday, as more than 100,000 customers were without power across the islands, with the majority in Hon»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo targets Metula settlement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo targets Metula settlement 16-03-2026 22:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo tar»»»
Al Sadd face Al Arabi tonight as Shamal seek win against Al Duhail
Tribune News Network Doha Leaders Al Sadd face Al Arabi challenge in their round 19 match of the Qatar Stars League to be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Defending champions Al Sadd’s ten-game winning streak was snapped by Umm Salal in the previous round where the Wolves suf»»»
Japan moves early on strategic oil release
Agencies Japan began to release oil from its reserves Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have grown amid the US-Israel war with Iran and stabilize the distribution of petroleum products, taking the step ahead of a planned International Energy Agency-led move. In its first oil release since 20»»»
Indian envoy briefs community on welfare measures
Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul held another virtual interaction with representatives of Indian community organisations in Qatar to brief them on the steps being undertaken by the Embassy to ensure the welfare and well-being of the Indian diaspora in the current regi»»»