Houthis to Continue Strikes Until Israel 'Ceases Its Attacks And Aggression' — Spokesman
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the Ansar Allah movement will continue its military operations against Israel following a second strike on Israeli targets in one day. “The Yemeni Armed Forces… will continue… to carry out their military operations in the coming days until the criminal enemy ceases»»»
Foulath Holding in Bahrain declares force majeure due to regional developments
Manama: Foulath Holding, an industrial group specializing in iron and steel and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, declared force majeure regarding certain Group operations as a result of the ongoing regional developments in the Middle East and the associated security and logistical chal»»»
WTO reform talks coming to the crunch
YAOUNDÉ — The ambassador facilitating talks on reforming the World Trade Organisation (WTO) voiced cautious optimism recently on prospects for progress at a high-level meeting in the Cameroonian capital.Reforming the beleaguered global trade body is at the heart of the WTO's four-day ministerial co»»»
China announces two reciprocal trade investigations against US
BEIJING — China announced two separate investigations on Friday into US trade practices in response to Washington's probes this month of Beijing, including over alleged forced labour.The probes into alleged disruptions to the global supply chain and trade of "green products" were "in response to th»»»
CENTCOM announces arrival of additional naval forces in Middle East
Washington: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the arrival of thousands of US sailors and marines in the Middle East, as the Pentagon considers its next steps in the war a month after it began. "U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Comma»»»
IRGC: Two US & Israeli Universities to Be Struck in Retaliation — More May Follow
After US-Israeli strikes on Tehran’s University of Science and Technology, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a direct warning. "Warning to the criminal rulers of America! The Zionist American invading forces have bombed Tehran University of Science and Technology, targeting Iranian un»»»
Massive anti-Trump protests mark third 'No Kings' day across US
Massive nationwide demonstrations took place on Saturday as Americans mobilised against US President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the war in Iran. Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday as millions of people vent fury»»»
Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis
Cuba held a nationwide civilian military exercise Friday involving weapons training and combat drills, part of a broader push to expand militarisation to youth under its “war of the entire people” doctrine, which authorities describe as a collective patriotic duty. The drills came amid a deepening »»»
'Divide among men above and under 35': CPAC highlights generational GOP split
For the first time in nearly a decade, President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest annual meetings of conservatives. But even in his absence, the Conservative Political Action Conference revolved around him as well as the Iran war which has divided Trump supporters. "The real divide is»»»
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon, Houthis claim first attack on Israel
An Israeli strike kills three Lebanese journalists, Lebanon's Al Manar TV reported on Saturday, as the war in the Middle East entered its second month. Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels earlier claimed responsibility for their first attack on Israel since the start of the war. Read about the»»»
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Israel in expanding conflict
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile. The attack came as a surprise for Israel as authorities estimated that Houthis would only join in the wa»»»
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say launched missile attack on Israel
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the rebel group’s Al-Masirah satellite television network. Israel’s military had earlier said it had intercepted a»»»
Ukraine, UAE seal defence deal: Kyiv’s 'know-how and equipment” gain recognition
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid Iran’s drone strikes across the region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The news comes as the war in the Middle East escalates, prompting countries in the region – particularly those facing Iranian at»»»
'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon
Fears of an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon are growing among residents as more and more people become displaced due to ongoing air strikes, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said, reporting from Beirut. "The people who are now being displaced are often often being displaced for the second or third t»»»
Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the intensifying Middle East war. The move comes amid rising regional tensions, US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and disruptions to Red Sea shipping that threaten global trade and energy markets. Yeme»»»
Iranian strike on Saudi base wounds several US troops, damages aircraft
A dozen US troops were wounded in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, with two suffering serious injuries and 10 concussions, according to US media reports. The personnel were inside a building hit during the strike, which involved at least one missile and several drones. T»»»
Iranian footballers honor children killed in suspected US strike on Minab school (VIDEO)
The Iranian National Football Team paid tribute to the victims of a suspected US strike on a girls’ school in the city of Minab during a match in Türkiye. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh school came on the first day of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, killing more than 175 students an»»»
The 51% - #MeToo and the French farming sector
In this edition, we meet French farmer Laura Chalendard, who reported a sexual assault in 2023 and when no charges followed, launched a #MeToo movement in the agricultural sector to empower women to speak out against sexual violence. Also how perimenopause and menopause in female employees are wors»»»
France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe
French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy". French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday »»»
What Taiwan's imprisonment of opposition figure Ko Wen-je means for its political landscape
Taiwanese opposition figure Ko Wen-je was sentenced this week to 17 years in prison, ending his bid for the 2028 presidential election and removing a prominent centrist from the political stage. Analysts say the ruling could reshape the island’s political dynamics, with implications »»»
Libya Calls for International Investigation Into Attack on Russian Gas Tanker
BENGHAZI (Sputnik) - International organizations should investigate the attack on a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean off Libya’s coast, Adel Abdelkafi, national security adviser to the Libyan Supreme State Council (SSC), told Sputnik. The Russian Ministry of Transport said on March 3 that th»»»
Emirati actress Mahira Abdul Aziz describes falcon gold hat as ‘Love letter to UAE’ at Dubai World Cup 2026
Dubai: “We see you. We appreciate you. This is for you.” Those words set the tone for Emirati actress and Dubai Bling star Mahira Abdul Aziz’s appearance at the Dubai World Cup, a moment where style, culture, and patriotism seamlessly mingled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News»»»
Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington expects its military operation against Iran to wrap up within weeks without the need for ground troops. This comes as G7 nations adopted a declaration on Iran calling for an immediate halt to attacks against civilian populations and infr»»»
Russian attacks kill at least five across Ukraine as Ukrainian drone strike kills child in Russia
Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least five people and wounded at least 11 overnight Friday into Saturday, while a Ukrainian drone strike killed a child in Russia, local authorities said. Russian air attacks across Ukraine early Saturday killed at least five people and damaged critical infrastr»»»
Pope Leo XIV denounces 'chasms between the poor and the rich' during Monaco visit
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV denounced widening economic inequalities during his first speech of his visit to Monaco, a Catholic principality best known for its wealth. Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a millionaires' playground »»»
Ukraine signs 10-year defence pact with Qatar, eyes broader Gulf cooperation
Ukraine signed a 10-year defence agreement with Qatar on Saturday, part of a series of deals with Gulf countries to counter missile and drone threats, as Kyiv seeks to leverage its battlefield expertise and secure new partnerships amid rising regional tensions. Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence ag»»»
22 migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Greece's coast guard on Friday rescued 26 people hoping to reach Europe from North Africa after they had spent six days at sea in a rubber boat. According to survivors, 22 others lost their lives during the journey. The number of migrants who died trying to reach EU soil more than doubled duri»»»
Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital
Russian air attacks across Ukraine early Saturday killed at least four people and damaged critical infrastructure, including a port and a maternity hospital, authorities said, as Russia pressed on with its war against Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.»»»
Tens of thousands march against far right in London ahead of local elections
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday in a major show of opposition to the far right, weeks before key elections and amid growing support for hard-right movements in the UK. Tens of thousands of people marched through central London Saturday to protest against t»»»
Flying between UAE and India today? Check the updated flight schedule
Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have issued updates on flights between the UAE and India for March 29, following operational adjustments in West Asia. Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, including 16 ad-hoc services connecting Dub»»»
Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict
The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»
Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict
The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»
Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals
There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions imposed on the homelands. What was supposed to be an »»»
Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions
Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs. »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»
Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate
Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate. »»»
Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals
There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions imposed on the homelands. What was supposed to be an »»»
Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions
Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs. »»»
Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate
Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate. »»»
Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals
There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions imposed on the homelands. What was supposed to be an »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»
Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate
Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate. »»»
Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions
Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs. »»»
Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals
There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions imposed on the homelands. What was supposed to be an »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»
Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions
Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs. »»»
Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate
Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate. »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»
Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals
There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions imposed on the homelands. What was supposed to be an »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»