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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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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the General Authority of Customs, called on shipping companies operating in the country to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) system to ensure the continuity of commercial operations amid the current circumstances. In a statement »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) affirmed the continued provision of its services to taxpayers without interruption through a modern and advanced tax system that ensures business continuity and operational efficiency. The Authority explained that a range of tax services is available ele»»»

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand has ended its partnership with Netflix, it has been announced, according to BBC. ‘As ever’ was launched by Meghan last year and supported financially by the streaming giant, in a separate deal to that of her TV content. On Friday, both As ever and Netflix rel»»»

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest possible terms the treacherous Iranian aggression that targeted buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These facilities house personnel from the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces participating i»»»

Doha: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) announced on Friday evening the postponement of the Spring 2026 midterm examinations, which were scheduled to take place during the current period, until further notice. In a post on its official X platform account, CCQ explained that the decision was made»»»

In a big surprise, a baker from Sri Lanka clinched the prestigious prize for best traditional French baguette, which comes with a €4,000 prize and the right to supply the Elysée Palace with fresh loaves every morning, according to The Telegraph. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, works at the Fourn»»»

Doha: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate H E Amelia»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated on Friday in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group at the ambassadorial level, held at the United Nations headquarters in New Y»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Georgia in the State of Qatar assisted more than 200 Georgian citizens who were stranded in the country as tourists, coordinating with the Government of Georgia to organize two charter flights for their repatriation, while also facilitating transportation and transfers t»»»

A woman in the southern town of Loutraki has been arrested for allegedly trying to sell religious icons and other antiques on the internet, in breach of cultural heritage laws. A police statement said the 68-year-old suspect was arrested Friday and found in possession of five icons painted on woode»»»

Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted data indicate a growth of 0.8% relative to the third quarter of 2025. During the»»»

On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da Nang, South Vietnam. 1 of 8 | A National Park Service volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2023. On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da»»»

The Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert to residents’ mobile phones advising immediate action due to a potential missile threat. Citizens and residents were instructed to move to the nearest secure building, stay away from windows, doors and open areas, and await further official ins»»»

Dubai: As the US-Israel-Iran war entered Day 9 on Sunday, here are the latest updates and advisories for Indian expats and visitors in the UAE and GCC. The Government of India on Saturday night said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a particular»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recently his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Restaurants and food service sector across Qatar are continuing to operate smoothly as the country navigates the impact of extraordinary circumstances following Iran’s recent attacks, with many in the sector expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness and safety measures. While »»»

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. The decision came “in light of the ongoing aggression by Iran against the State of Ku»»»

We are living in a world of extraordinary speed. People are constantly striving toward new goals, surpassing milestones, and seeking renewed outcomes. Yet the faster life becomes, the more we feel the absence of what truly makes us human: family. The irreplaceability of familyNo success can replace»»»

An Israeli air strike hit a hotel in central Beirut early Sunday, killing at least four people, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as Israel said it targeted commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The strike comes amid escalating fighting after Hezbollah attacked Israel following the reported ki»»»

Women are still waiting for true equality. On March 8, statistics serve as a reminder that gender equality remains a distant goal. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has compiled some of the latest available data illustrating inequality in numbers. Full eq»»»

Sudan’s war is inflicting a growing psychological toll on the population, as rising levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder compound the country’s security, humanitarian and economic crises. The suffering of Sudanese civilians now extends beyond deaths and the hardship face»»»

A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.3 shook northwestern Greece early Sunday but no injuries or severe damage were reported, authorities said. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 5:32 a.m. east of Leptokarya, some 50 kilometers from the town of Ioannina. Its epicen»»»

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals in the UAE, warning them to refrain from filming or sharing images of incident sites on social media amid the ongoing regional crisis. The advisory, comes after UAE authorities cautioned that strict legal action wou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, maybe thundery at times, relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind. Offshor»»»