OCHA warns of worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis as tents flood and shelters face bombardment
NEW YORK: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a tragic deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip, following heavy rainfall that flooded tents and shelters of at least 120 families. This natural disaster coincides with ongoing military»»»
German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm
While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its own electricity and »»»
‘Abandon your posts or die’: US Admiral tells Iranians in IRGC Navy, confirms Tangsiri's death
The US Central Command has confirmed the death of hardliner Iranian Admiral Alireza Tangsiri hours after an Israeli strike in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz. In confirming the killing, US Admiral Brad Cooper called on those serving in the Iran Republican Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) to immedi»»»
Heavy rains in UAE: Dubai RTA warns of bus disruptions
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned that some bus routes may be temporarily disrupted due to heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweeping across large parts of the UAE overnight from Thursday into early Friday (March 27). Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»
Kennedy Center lays off employees ahead of two-year shutdown - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»
Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants
A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices
Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
South Dakota election integrity bills signed into law - UPI.com
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»
Boris Yachev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Plovdiv Region 17th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Boris Yac»»»
Anton Sirakov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of My Country Bulgaria for Sofia 25th and Kyustendil 10th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Anton Sir»»»
Krum Zarkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia 24th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. BSP Chair»»»
Zhivka Buchukovska Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Ruse 19th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Zhivka Bu»»»
Dimitar Syarov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
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Mehmed Ataman Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th Constituency
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Georgi Sariev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Georgi Sa»»»
Mladen Marinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»
Dimitar Nikolov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
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Vladimir Kulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Siyanie (Radiance) for Ruse 19th and Razgrad 18th Constituencies
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Kalin Batakliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Pazardzhik 13th and Plovdiv City 16th Constituencies
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Vladimir Bradyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Pavlina Kostova-Davidovich Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Yambol 31st Constituency
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Thessaloniki intercity bus destroyed by fire, no injuries
A Thessaloniki KTEL intercity bus caught fire midday Thursday just outside the city, but all passengers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the Sofoula area on the highway linking Thessaloniki with Serres. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported. Four fi»»»
Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law fails - UPI.com
A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Thunder roars over Dubai, Sharjah: Residents rattled by lightning storms
Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported flashes of lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours as an intense weather system swept through major cities overnight on Thursday into early Friday morning (March 27), triggering alerts. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), uns»»»
IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»
Fujairah’s Al Taween records highest rainfall at 47.9mm on Wednesday
FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»
Connecting Communities and Innovation for Marine Turtle Conservation in Kerkennah Islands project officially launched
Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - The project “Connecting Communities and Innovation for Marine Turtle Conservation in the Kerkennah Islands - C2KIN has been officially launched, the "Kraten Association for Sustainable Development, Culture and Leisure"...»»»
Qatar Cup basketball draw throws up exciting matchups
Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 13th edition of Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup 2025–26 season has thrown up exciting contests. The draw was held at Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) headquarters on Thursdayand attended by officials, club representatives, and the media, reflecting the importa»»»
MoPH issues safety guidelines during heavy rain, thunderstorms
QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»
‘Al Sarayat’ disturbances normal,no cause for alarm: Al Mannai
QNA Doha Director of the Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai has confirmed that the weather disturbances that Qatar is currently witnessing are a normal seasonal phenomenon known locally as ‘Al Sarayat,’ which is one of the characteristics of the end of winter. There is no cause for a»»»
MoM boosts rapid response to rainwater accumulation
As various part of Qatar continue to witness heavy rainfalls, the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. The ministry added that municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified »»»
Qatar Airways gradually restores global network
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has announced a revised flight schedule as it continues the gradual restoration of its global network, increasing frequencies to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The updated schedule, valid until April 15, 2026, reflects steady progress in reinstatin»»»
‘Students, faculty show remarkable commitment to in-person classes’
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Dr. Hareb Mohamed Aljabri said that attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students an»»»
Hans Zimmer Live concert rescheduled
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced that the Hans Zimmer Live concert, originally scheduled to take place on April 10, 2026 at the Stadium 974 Precinct, has been rescheduled to November 6, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new concert date. Ticket hold»»»
MoJ highlights Qatar’s regulatory, legislative, developments during Paris Arbitration Week 2026
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor, held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s »»»
Shafallah Centre all set for full comeback with its enhanced services and inclusive vision
QNA Doha Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. It stated that preparations were carried o»»»
Trump extends deadline to strike Iran energy sites
US President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days until April 6, claiming Tehran requested the move. He said talks are going “very well”. The Iranians have not confirmed whether they also believe that to be the case. On Monday, Trump announced he would»»»
FII Summit in Miami: Al-Jadaan Says Saudi Economy Resilient, Able to Manage Crises
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»
Qatar’s local vegetable production to reach 120,000 tonnes by end of 2026, achieving 70% self-sufficiency
Doha: Qatar’s local vegetable production is expected to reach approximately 120,000 tonnes by the end of 2026, pushing self-sufficiency levels to more than 70 percent during certain periods, according to recent estimates. According to a recent report by Al Rayyan TV, data indicate that domestic veg»»»
NRIs in UAE: Soon, your Aadhaar won't enough to get a PAN card in India
Dubai: Indian nationals living in the UAE who plan to apply for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or update an existing one will face stricter documentation requirements from April 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes are part of updates to Indi»»»
Will oil prices hit $200 if the US hits Kharg energy exports?
Dubai: The prospect of oil prices rising to $200 per barrel is now being increasingly tied to a single variable: whether Iran’s Kharg Island export infrastructure is directly targeted. The shift reflects how markets are moving beyond broad geopolitical risk and focusing on specific supply nodes tha»»»
Saudi Arabia Bypasses ‘Hormuz’ Disruption with Transcontinental Network
As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»
Hezbollah again denies any presence in Kuwait after latest Gulf state arrests
Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group. "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group »»»
What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»
Bahrain's Public Prosecution refers 14 defendants to Criminal Court for spying for Iran's IRGC
The Advocate General and Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution in the Kingdom of Bahrain announced Thursday that the Attorney General has issued an order to refer 14 defendants across four separate cases to the Criminal Court. The group includes several fugitives currently in Iran who formed sep»»»
Senate working to iron out a deal on DHS funding before recess - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»
Ministry of Energy and Aga Khan Development Network sign €100M water infrastructure MoU
Damascus, March 26 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Thursday to enhance cooperation in water and sanitation projects. The agreement aims to improve water services and promote sustainable resource manageme»»»
Russian oil trades without discount or at a premium, Deputy PM Aleksandr Novak says
Russia has been trading oil without a discount and even at a premium on some routes, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said on Thursday, as cited by Vedomosti. Global energy markets are under strain due to the fallout from the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, which has disrupted transit throug»»»