Dozens more people have been killed in Lebanon in major Israeli air and ground operations, as the war with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah continues to escalate. Overnight, one Israeli operation in a town in the eastern Bekaa Valley - a focal point of the rising hostilities - saw at least 41 people»»»

Millions of Iranians attended Friday prayers across the country for the first time since the US assassination of their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Crowds gathered in central Tehran and other cities to pay their respects and offer prayers, as the conflict entered its second week with no »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from his President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, the President of the UAE inquired about the situatio»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, killing the driver, an Asian national. The Dubai Media Office shared the information on their X page, and emergency teams responded promptly to the incident. Investigations »»»

The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region, subject to the situation on the ground. The commercial flight, to leave from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be available for a charge. British nationals, their spouse or partn»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded to an incident in the Dubai Marina area after debris from a successful air interception fell onto the façade of a tower. No injuries were reported, the Dubai Media Office confirmed in a post on their X page. Emergency teams inspected the site and ensured public»»»

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The announcement comes as the US-Isr»»»

A drone was detected over Sofia Vasil Levski Airport on Saturday afternoon, prompting the airport to activate security procedures and notify authorities, including the Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority, the Interior Ministry and the Border Police. The pilot of a flight from Cologne was diver»»»

The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case, in which a BBC Middle East editor is suing a journalist over an article that accused him of inserting “systematic Israeli propaganda” into the network’s coverage. Raffi Berg, who has publicly heaped praise on Israel, is seeking damages fro»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed on Saturday that the state was doing everything possible on the political and diplomatic levels to end Israel’s war on Lebanon and ease its catastrophic impact on the people, especially the displaced. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that diplomatic efforts have »»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company, making it the first private equity investment fund in the Egyptian market dedicated to investment in the agricultural sector. The fund may also engage in venture capital ac»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry held talks with a delegation from Turkish industrial developer Polaris Parks to review the company’s ongoing projects in Egypt and discuss expansion plans aimed at attracting new investments and creating sustainable job opportunities. The meeting, chaired by Industry Mi»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Facebook he will invite representatives of the legal profession and civil society to consultations on criteria for nominating candidates to key positions in the justice system. The idea is that professional and civil organizations should propose to»»»

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reported in a statement that the toll of the Israeli onslaught on Lebanon, which began at dawn on Monday, has soared to 294 fatalities and 1,023 injuries. Earlier Saturday, Lebanon's Ministry of Healt»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on residents to shop responsibly and avoid excessive stockpiling, reaffirming that goods and essential products remain widely available across retail outlets in the country. In an advisory issued to the public, the ministry confirmed the»»»

A strike targeted a military base belonging to the former paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in northern Iraq on Saturday, two PMF sources told AFP. "An airstrike, likely American, hit a PMF base south of the city of Mosul," an official said. Another source confirmed the strik»»»

Doha, Qatar: As regional tensions continue to shape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, residents across Qatar have voiced strong confidence in the country’s stability, safety and preparedness. The country has consistently emphasised maintaining security, ensuring the uninterrupted avail»»»

The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»

Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov Saturday said that caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has appointed lawyer Tanya Radulovska, a former judge, as the third Deputy Justice Minister. Yankulov said on Facebook he has known Radulovska for 19 years since they worked at the Sofia Regional Court. "She h»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»

An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»

Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»

The lives of women and girls in Lebanon have been dramatically disrupted as violence escalates once again across the country. A recent wave of intensive airstrikes targeting Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley has forced 83,800 people from their homes since 2 March, including 970 pregnan»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has directed the reallocation of investment priorities for the National Investment Bank (NIB) and its investment arm NI Capital Holding, as part of efforts to enhance their role in supporting development and economic growth. Speaking duri»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that he has been making throughout his second term in office. Trump has cited drug cartels as a primary reason for rampin»»»

Prior to the arrival of the United States, the Persian Gulf was essentially the domain of the British Empire which ended up handing over its holdings to the US to ensure that the latter would be at the forefront of any major war in the region, Middle East affairs expert Mais Kurbanov tells Sputnik.»»»

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has officially recognized the current government of Venezuela, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. "I am pleased to say that this week, we have formally recognized the Venezuelan government. We have actually legally recognized them," Trump at the Shi»»»

Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. Issa issued a»»»

Polish logistics developer 7R has entered the German market after signing a binding agreement for its first investment and forming a partnership with investor SMA to allocate EUR 200 mln to warehouse projects. The company plans to develop modern logistics properties in Germany’s major BIG 7 cities:»»»

The city of Białystok will receive PLN 66.5 mln in funding from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to build 229 municipal apartments and a garage building, Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski said. The project will be developed on Absolwentów Street, where the city has already constructed municipal housing in recen»»»

Tunis, March 7, 2026 (TAP) – Demand for remote tax information services in Tunisia has risen sharply. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) reported a 21.72% increase in calls received by its call center since the beginning of 2026, with a response...»»»

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OtroVato, a subsidiary of Orascom Investment Holding, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting exporters, buyers, suppliers and distributors through integrated trade and banking solutions, with a par»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense said that the US has begun using British bases for defensive operations. It added that this step is to prevent Iran from firing missiles into the region, noting that this situation puts British lives at risk. It added that RAF Typhoon and F-35 jet»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Ira»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

The 48-year-old man who threatened to blow himself up outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening has been arrested fifteen times since 2008, police said. According to police records, the suspect had previously been detained for drug possession and theft, authorities said. He was la»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

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 HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate HE Amelia L»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber, 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 on Saturday,»»»

Edi Rama inspected on Saturday the provisional road built along the Librazhd–Prrenjas Road, which authorities say has now been stabilized and reopened to normal traffic. The Albanian prime minister was joined by the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, during the vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has designated 202 mosques nationwide for the observance of Itikaf during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the Ministry urged those who wish to observe this religious practice to make sure that they l»»»

The effects of the war unfolding between the United States, Israel, and Iran have found their way to the global aviation industry. Within hours of the first bombs, airspace closed, key Arab Gulf airports suspended operations, flights were cancelled, passengers were stranded, airline share prices fe»»»

Iran will continue to defend itself if the "aggression from the American and Israeli side continues", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told the BBC. While on Saturday Iran's president apologised to its Gulf neighbours and promised to stop attacks, Seyed Ali Mousavi told Sunday with Laura Kuenss»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has released a set of guidelines for responsible shopping, urging the community to avoid excessive stockpiling. In a social media announcement, the Ministry confirmed the continued availability of goods and products across various retail o»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has identified 202 mosques nationwide for the observance of Itikaf during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the ministry urged those who wish to observe this religious practice to make sure that they learn It»»»