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Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»

Dubai: Air Arabia has announced that it has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, starting Saturday, 7 March. Passengers are advised to check the current flight schedule on the airline’s Travel Update page before making any travel plans. Customers whose flights were previously ca»»»

Nepal: Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah won a dramatic parliamentary contest on Saturday, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister's own constituency after staking his political future on the challenge. Shah's victory over the veteran Marxist leader marks one of »»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran “very hard” and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets. “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” Trump posted on his Truth social media platform. "Under serious consideration for complet»»»

Etihad Airways has released an updated flight schedule for the coming days as operations gradually resume. The airline said guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as soon as possible, with tickets also available via its official website. Also Read: Emirates, flyduba»»»

The head of the British military has told the BBC he "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared for the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Saturday as war continued in the region, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous ti»»»

US President Donald Trump said Iran would be "hit very hard" on Saturday and that he was considering widening the ‌areas and ‌groups of ‌people ⁠being, targeted, without providing ⁠details. "Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and ⁠certain death, b»»»

Lebanon's military said on Saturday that three soldiers were killed in Israeli shelling during the Israeli army's commando operation in east Lebanon to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, missing since 1986. In a statement, the Lebanese military said that "three soldiers and a number of civilians »»»

The political crisis in the country was not created by GERB, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Saturday after inspecting the facilities of the new St Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas. “We are not the creators of the political crisis. We are only warning about it,” Borissov said. According »»»

Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet has triggered a backlash from the performing arts world after he dismissed ballet and opera as art forms that audiences do not care about. Chalamet had been talking to Matthew McConaughey at the University of Texas in February about efforts to preserve cinema»»»

My heart says India must win the T20 World Cup final. India are defenitely the favourites here. Playing at home, in front of a packed stadium and millions watching across the country, this is the moment Indian fans have been waiting for. The pressure is enormous and expectations are even bigger. If»»»

US President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran "very hard" and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets. "Today Iran will be hit very hard!" Trump posted on his Truth Social media platform. "Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certai»»»

Israel's military said Saturday it had carried out an operation in Lebanon to find remains of airman Ron Arad, but failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986. "As part of Israeli activities in Lebanon, Israeli special forces operated overnight in an attempt to locate findings r»»»

Nearly 1,000 migrants reached the island of Crete and the remote island of Gavdos within 48 hours this week, arriving from Libya in what authorities describe as a significant surge in crossings. Greek coast guard units responded to 15 separate rescue incidents involving vessels in distress south of»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines advising residents on where to take shelter inside their homes when hearing explosions. In a post on its official social media platforms, the ministry identified several safer areas within homes, including basements, interior rooms, hallwa»»»

Missiles and drones are core elements of Iran’s military power. The country has relied on them heavily and almost exclusively in its fight against the US and Israel. The Iranian air force can’t be trusted because it has antiquated equipment dating to the Shah era, and while the Iranian navy has som»»»

Doha, Qatar: Through its National Emergency Alert, social media posts and video messages, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has frequently alerted citizens, residents and visitors on the importance of staying indoors or in a safe location when they hear sounds of interceptions. In a latest post on its»»»

Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»

Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar, HE Neerav Patel, has hailed the strong partnerships and steady leadership demonstrated by Qatar, saying these matter most in uncertain times such as those currently facing the country. The Ambassador said in a press statement, “This is a difficult and uncer»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday as part of a new wave of attacks targeting the country, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected 16 ballistic missiles on March 7, destroying 15 »»»

Tunis, March 7 (TAP Editorial Team) - Ten years after the historic clashes in Ben Guerdane, in south-eastern Tunisia, the country commemorates on Saturday, March 7, 2026, a decisive battle that has become a symbol of its fight against terrorism....»»»

Two influential and ‌hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of US and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday. The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the clerical establishment are unc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Saturday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Discussion during the call»»»

Protection has been assigned to Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva following reports of threats against her. Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev announced this after an official commemoration of International Day for Remembrance of Fallen Officers, which included wreath-laying at the »»»

Dubai: Travellers who were unable to leave the UAE due to the recent temporary airspace closure will not face financial penalties for overstaying. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory confirming that UAE auth»»»

The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery. The incident was reported by the club's chairman, Ljubcho Georgievsk»»»

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release, ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify letting him out of detention. Judges have upheld an earlier decision by Pre-Tria»»»

Dubai: The Indonesian government has introduced a new regulation banning children under the age of 16 from having accounts on high-risk digital platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening online safety for young users. Issued under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, the policy is intended to add»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops launched a retaliatory strike overnight on military enterprises used by Ukrainian militants, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "A massive strike was carried out with long-range precision weapons launched from ground, air, and sea, as well as strike unm»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that the labour market in the United Arab Emirates continues to perform with efficiency and stability despite global and regional developments. The ministry noted that companies across all economic sectors in the country are ope»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that hotels, attractions, cultural sites, museums, and experiences are fully operational. Public services, transport networks, and cultural attractions continue to operate normally. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by dow»»»

Foreign investments in Egyptian market Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days of trading, they withdrew more than LE 102.3 billion, which is roughly $2.046 billion. While the stock market also saw foreigners leaving»»»

Hezbollah on Saturday said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area. According to reports, the Israeli troops excavated a cemetery there in search of the remains of missing Isr»»»

Dubai: Oman Air has cancelled several regional and international flights between March 9 and March 11 as continuing airspace closures linked to regional tensions disrupt aviation across parts of the Middle East. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the airline said services to and from a number»»»

Dubai: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks across the region, suggesting they were the result of miscommunication within the ranks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Iran’s interim leadership council had de»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative has failed to break the political stalemate surrounding the ongoing war in Lebanon, as Hezbollah rejects what it describes as “surrender” and insists on pressing ahead with the confrontation. Lebanese and international observers view Hezbollah's fightin»»»

Israel's military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops into a town in eastern Lebanon overnight, residents and Lebanese state media said on Saturday, as heavy Israeli strikes on the area left more than a dozen people dead. Lebanon was plunged deeper into the conflict engulfing the »»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a postponement of Class XII board examinations in the Middle East regions, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Class XII exams postponedExams scheduled for 9, 10, and 11 March 2026 have been postponed»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued a set of guidelines governing i‘tikaf, the spiritual retreat observed in mosques during the final ten days of Ramadan, in an effort to organise the practice while ensuring comfort for worshippers. In a statement, the ministry said the »»»

The traditional annual march in Bishkek, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, has been cancelled this year due to security concerns. Instead, a peaceful rally will take place in Gorky Park from 12 to 1 p.m. Permission for holding the event was issued by the City Hall. Aigul »»»

A Pakistani ‌man was convicted on Friday of planning to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Department of Justice said. Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in the US in a plan targeting Trump and others in retalia»»»

At least 134 citizens of Kyrgyzstan who had remained on a cruise liner in Qatar have departed from the city of Doha to Saudi Arabia. Presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov reported on Facebook. «Organizational matters, as well as negotiations to ensure the passage of citizens through state bor»»»

Hezbollah on Saturday said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters had "observed the infiltration of four Israeli enemy army helic»»»

US President Donald Trump has ruled out making any sort of deal with Iran, demanding its “unconditional surrender” instead. Trump issued the demand in a social media post on Friday, as the continuing US-Israeli attack on Iran neared the end of its first week. “There will be no deal with Iran except»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»