US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Arabian Gulf. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,” Trump told the Financial Times in an interview Monday. “It would also mean we had to be th»»»

Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level yesterday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired Qatar’s delegation. The meeting, held virtually, discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and terri»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action, led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. This participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, and its role»»»

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (March 30, 2026) unveiled a critical new stretch of Metro Manila’s expressway network, opening Segment 3B of the Cavitex-C5 Link Expressway, declaring it toll-free for the entire month of April. The newly completed 2-kilometer segment connects Parañaque to T»»»

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified that the forced deduction of tax debts from citizens’ bank accounts will be used as a last-resort enforcement measure for those who ignore official notices and SMS notifications. Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan Mirlan Rak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Driven by their vital and active roles in society, the National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research collaboration on demographic and social issues. The MoU »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the resumption of in-person classes represents an important step toward restoring the normal course of the educational process. She commended the efforts of teachers and school administrations»»»

As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device’s camera, location and all its data. The operation, a»»»

A Bulgarian delegation led by Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has arrived in Kyiv, the government information service said on Monday. Gurov will hold separate meetings with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada. The »»»

Qatar participated in the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the level of permanent delegates, held at the League’s headquarters in Cairo, yesterday. Ambassador of Qatar to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League H E Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed »»»

March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southeastern Australia fatally shot a man they believe is fugitive Desmond Freeman, bringing an end to the seven-month manhunt for the suspect accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in late August. The man was shot shortly after 8:30 a.m. local »»»

The legitimate Yemeni government expressed on Sunday its categorical rejection of Iran’s destabilizing regional policies, accusing Tehran of seeking to drag Yemen to regional conflicts through its backing of militias. The Iran-backed Houthis joined the regional conflict on Saturday after launching »»»

Doha, Qatar: The lives of many young entrepreneurs in rural Sri Lanka have been transformed through the Silatech programme of the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, which has opened doors to finance, markets and mentorship once firmly out of reach. In communities where traditional banks long con»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportuni»»»

ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC aims to raise GHS640mn ($58.6mn) through an initial public offering, in one of the largest listings by a locally owned downstream oil firm in Ghana in recent years, as it seeks to fund working capital and support expansion across its fuel supply chain. »»»

Dubai: The Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level has unanimously approved a resolution to submit a recommendation to the 35th Ordinary Session of the Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the candidacy of former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s data centre market is poised for strong expansion in the years ahead, driven by rapid digitalisation, rising demand for cloud services, and increased investment in advanced technologies, according to global research group IMARC. The sector is projected to reach $1.02bn (QR4.36b»»»

Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting crude-ex»»»

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany on Monday for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and Berlin's efforts to send back Syrian refugees. Sharaa, on his first trip to Germany since ousting Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, is expected to meet Ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its ins»»»

YAOUNDÉ — Negotiations towards launching much-needed reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) appeared to be heading towards an agreement on the last day of talks in Yaounde Sunday, although nothing was yet finalised.The conclusion of the agreement will depend on the outcome of another, thorny »»»

President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he is building at the White House. "The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that's under construction, and we're doing very well, so we're ahead of schedu»»»

An attack by Sudanese paramilitaries and their allied rebels in the central region of Kordofan killed at least 14 people, including five children and two women, a medical group said Sunday, in the latest deadly assault of the Sudan war. The Rapid Support Forces and their allies in the Sudan People’»»»

A new payment system operator will enter the market of Kyrgyzstan after the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic granted a license to My Soft company. The registrar’s updated register of permits says. The company has become the 56th market participant officially licensed to operate in the sector. A»»»

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) wants Kyrgyzstan and Armenia to more actively participate in cooperation with other union countries. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated this in an interview with Vesti. According to him, many different projects are being implemented within the EA»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar issued a condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the heinous Iranian aggressions that targeted a camp, a power station, and a water desalination plant in the sisterly State of Kuwait, resulting in injuries among members of the armed forces, and considers them a flag»»»

How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It's not the opening line to a dad joke. If you're Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and go on the lam for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and sending residents of a small Wisconsin town on a search that would»»»

By: Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner, Erika Solomon A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate. US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has all but obliterated Iranian military abilities, portraying»»»

A suspect in drug trafficking has been detained in Chui region, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to the press service, on December 10, 2025, the Department of Internal Affairs of Sokuluk district received information that a man was selling »»»

The Saudi Exports Development Authority (Saudi Exports) is participating under the “Saudi Made” identity in the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2026, held at ExCeL London from March 30 to April 1, 2026, with a pavilion featuring 14 leading national companies, the Saudi Press Agency reported »»»

The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in »»»

A series of arson attacks was reported overnight across multiple areas of Athens, targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) and a commercial vehicle, authorities said. No injuries were reported, but the incidents caused material damage. The first attack occurred at approximately 1.30 a.m. on Patis»»»

A new building will be built in Tokmok for the Chui-Kemin branch of the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration. The Presidential Affairs Department reported. The project will be implemented to improve the quality of government services and enhance the conditions for serving citizens. Kany»»»

“To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the US say: ‘why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people,” US President Donald Trump told the Financial Times. Trump claimed the US "could take it very easily" when speaking about Iran’s Kharg»»»

BusinessNorth AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were announced, U»»»

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Sunday that Iran's heavy water production plant in Khondab was no longer operational after an Israeli military strike. The Israeli military said Friday it carried out a strike against a heavy water plant in Arak, central Iran, describing the sit»»»

The number of American troops in the region has surpassed 50,000 — roughly 10,000 more than usual — following the arrival of 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors, The New York Times reported. Military experts warn that “taking, let alone holding, a country of [Iran’s] size and complexity and weaponry wi»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia confirmed on Monday that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon, where the UN force said a projectile hit one of its positions. The war in the Middle East spread to Lebanon in early March after Iran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. The United Nations Interim Force»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened slightly higher on Monday morning, showing signs of stability after a volatile month that saw sharp swings and a steep correction from early March peaks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8:35 am, 24-karat gold stood at Dh541.50 per gra»»»

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East. Brent crude futures jumped $2.43, or 2.16%, to $115 a barrel by 0342 GMT after se»»»

Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) - the Chinese Nationalist Party - has said its chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, will visit mainland China following an invitation from the Communist Party head and president for life, Xi Jinping. »»»

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) - the Chinese Nationalist Party - has said its chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, will visit mainland China following an invitation from the Communist Party head and president for life, Xi Jinping. »»»

Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) - the Chinese Nationalist Party - has said its chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, will visit mainland China following an invitation from the Communist Party head and president for life, Xi Jinping. »»»

Two major aluminium production facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian strikes on March 28, raising concerns over global supply as disruption in the region intensifies. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the»»»

Iran launched a barrage of missile strikes and drone attacks on US military and high value assets across the Gulf region over the weekend, scoring many successes. As the war goes into its fourth week Iran is not backing down despite the Trump administration's efforts to kick start ceasefire ne»»»

In the eyes of the government of Iran, the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) is a terrorist organisation operating its own armed group as part of its push for self-determination for the Kurdish people of Iran – a population of between seven and 15mn depending on the source. »»»

Two major aluminium production facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian strikes on March 28, raising concerns over global supply as disruption in the region intensifies. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the»»»

Two major aluminium production facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian strikes on March 28, raising concerns over global supply as disruption in the region intensifies. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the»»»