New York, March 31 (SANA) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that the ongoing war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other could inflict economic losses of $120 billion to $194 billion across the Arab region, equivalent to 3.7% to 6% of total regi»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune met on Tuesday at the El Mouradia Palace in Algiers with President of the National Council of Regions and Districts, Imed Derbali, who is on a working visit to Algeria leading a...»»»

Erjon Braçe, a prominent figure within Albania’s Socialist Party (PS), has confirmed he will run for mayor of Tirana in next year’s local elections, signaling a potential internal contest within the ruling party. Braçe clarified that his candidacy is a personal initiative rather than an official no»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday toured Dubai Hills Mall, in a scene reflecting the close bond between leadership and the community. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking among visitors, engaging with p»»»

GERB-UDF parliamentary candidates continued their meetings in Ruse Region, the coalition’s press service said Tuesday. At a working breakfast in the town of Marten, coalition top-of-the-list candidate Temenuzhka Petkova listened to local concerns and set out GERB’s main priorities. “For the past ye»»»

Doha, Qatar: The registration for evening centers for students enrolled in the adult education system (home-based - parallel track) is now open, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) said in a statement. It added that the move marks the academic year 2025-2026, in sync with MoEHE's»»»

Damascus, March 31 (SANA) – Syria’s freight transport sector recorded more than 4.63 million tons of cargo moved during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased activity in both domestic and cross-border transport, the Ministry of Transport said. Khaled al-Kas’ha, director of freight transpo»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Doha with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it,»»»

London: Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year»»»

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth violates First Amendment protections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying state governments»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they expressed serious concern about the degradation of the military-political situation in the Middle East and the death of people, the Kremlin said on Tuesday»»»

During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and military vehicles in the town of Yaroun at 06:10 PM on Tuesday, Mar»»»

Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a statement which responds to the accusations made by the Bahraini Ministry of Interior. Hezbollah categorically denied the baseless allegations made by the Bahraini Ministry of Interior, affirming that these claims are completely unfounded, whether regarding the alleged»»»

The holiday of Passover symbolizes the exodus from slavery to freedom, but to be truly free, a person must carry in their heart love for others, justice and tolerance, a willingness to listen and to help others – values embraced by all people, regardless of religion. "We will overcome the growing l»»»

By Wade SheridanApril is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Easter holiday to Apollo 13, here's a look at historic moments from April that continue to shape the world we know today. Children race to push colored eggs across the grass during th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” army in the Krayot area, north of the occupied city of Haifa, at 06:0»»»

The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said. The influx of asylum seekers from war-torn Syria to the European Union peaked in 2014–2015, with Germany being one of the top »»»

Footage has emerged online showing a man wearing clothing resembling a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uniform being attacked in Honolulu, Hawaii. The incident took place during the ‘No Kings’ protests against US President Donald Trump’s policies, which kicked off nationwide over the w»»»

Restoring free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran, is not among American military objectives, according to statements by US officials and media reports. Instead, Washington has indicated it expects other nations to tackle the issue. Tehran throttled maritime traffic »»»

London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received today in Doha the UK Secretary of State for Defence HE John Healey. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and strengthen it, particularly»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted an “Israeli” force positioned inside a house in the town of Al-Qouzah at 05:10 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, w»»»

A mechanism for direct control over our MPs is needed, instead of relying solely on the judicial system, said Filip Pavlov, top-of-the-list MP candidate for the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa, during a meeting with citizens, the coalition's Vratsa office reported on Tuesday. According to Pavlov, th»»»

Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»

Geneva, March 31 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions renewing its condemnation of Israeli occupation violations against residents of the occupied Syrian Golan, calling for an end to these practices, compliance with relevant UN resolutions, and a halt to repressive»»»

Ten European countries, including France and the United Kingdom, Tuesday urged all sides to ensure the safety of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon after three peacekeepers were killed in recent days. "We urge all parties, under all circumstances, to ensure the safety and security of UNIFI»»»

Berlin: A woman was bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in the German city of Hamburg, the city's deputy mayor said Tuesday, in the first such attack in modern times. The wolf entered the complex in the northern city's Altona area on Monday evening after being repeatedly spotted in different part»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - A delegation of about twenty Tunisian enterprises on Monday commenced in Abidjan, a multi-sectoral economic mission organised by the international section of the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia "CONECT...»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - Tunisia will officially present its 3rd Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), to be held in July 2026 in New York under the theme of "Transformative, equitable, innovative and...»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP)- Nearly 80,000 low-voltage (LV) smart meters have been installed by the end of March 2026 in several pilot areas, notably Sfax, Kerkennah, Sousse, eastern Tunis and Béja, CEO of the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas...»»»

Police in Athens said Tuesday they have broken a ring that smuggled migrants into the country and provided them with fake documents with which to travel on through the European Union. A police statement said the smuggling ring also maintained at least three dormitories where migrants could stay in »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia registered 14.0 pct more tourist visits in February relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was up by 12.1 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. Overnight stays by Serbian tourists were up by 15.7 pct, wh»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer. "We're not going to be there too much longer. We're obliterating the s–t out of them right now, it's a total obliteration," Trump said in an interview with the Ne»»»

President Donald Trump says goodbye by Britain's King Charles III, at Windsor Castle on Sept 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Charles will visit the United States next month. File Photo by British Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom »»»

Ajman: Traffic flow across Ajman has returned to normal following the recent adverse weather conditions, with police confirming that coordinated field efforts ensured a smooth and safe recovery phase. Brigadier Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Director General of Police Operations at Ajman Police, said »»»

In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Tuesday their attacks on the Israeli enemy’s forces in South Lebanon, border sites and targets in the settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that illustrate the attacks and their o»»»

At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The first Algerian-Tunisian regional workshop dedicated to the protection of wetlands and biodiversity kicked off on Tuesday in Béjaïa, Algeria, with the participation of officials and experts from both countries.This...»»»

The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Germany on Tuesday discussed the enlargement of the European Union and the institutional reforms required for it. Nadezhda Neynsky and Johann Wadephul spoke during an informal EU Foreign Affairs Council, held in Ukraine, Neynsky's ministry reported. Bulgaria's »»»

A 652% rise in reports of election violations ahead of the April 19, 2026 vote, compared with the October 27, 2024 election, was a sign of growing public trust in the Interior Ministry’s new leadership, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev said on Tuesday. Dechev spoke after meeting the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani departed this evening from Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. At the forefront of those bidding farewell to His Highness the Amir and his accompanying delegation was HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emi»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the past few hours. This came in a statement by the Ministry's Official spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki. Earlier in the day, the Ministry announced the in»»»

An Israeli strike hit an apartment in Christian-majority Mansourieh, north of Beirut, on Tuesday, state media reported, in the first attack on the area since the outbreak of the Israel-Hezbollah war. "An enemy air raid targeted a ground-floor apartment in a building in Mansourieh," Lebanon's state-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a personnel carrier in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider and achie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:10 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settleme»»»

Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»

DOHA: In line with its strategy to provide flexible and inclusive educational opportunities for all segments of society, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening of registration for evening centers for students enrolled in the adult education system (home-based - paralle»»»

A Center for Traditional Crafts will be opened on April 2 at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev in Bishkek, the museum announced. According to the institution, three similar centers will also be launched in museums in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. «Their mission is to p»»»

Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»