Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that his government is holding talks with the United States as the island nation runs out of oil and long-lasting blackouts have become commonplace. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 13 (UPI) -- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed»»»

Cargo shipping containers sit at Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, N.J., in April. Customs and Border Protection argued that it can't comply with a court order to refund illegal tariffs. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protec»»»

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hundreds of Palestinians performed the fourth and final Friday prayer of Ramadan near the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, which has been completely closed for the 14th consecutive day by Israeli occupation authorities under the pretext of a "state of emergency during wartime and instru»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on Friday, March 13, 2026 as regional tensions continue to escalate. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, since the onset of w»»»

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh announced during a plenary session held on Friday by the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) a set of planned projects in the Gulf of Gabès...»»»

A sacred drum looted by French forces during its colonial rule in Ivory Coast has been returned to the country, more than a century after it was taken. ‎It was seized by colonial authorities in 1916 before being taken to France in 1929, where it was put on display at the Trocadéro Museum and later »»»

Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes by the European video game ratings organisation. The Pan-European Game Information body (PEGI)'s age ratings are displayed on games sold in the UK and other countries in»»»

Dubai: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has convened a virtual special meeting to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East and its impact in the region. During the conference, foreign ministers have exchanged views on the recent escalation of conflict and have expressed "»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli soldiers at Metula settlement with a barrage of rockets: Military Media statement »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: This year’s International Quds Day is a chance to unite the nation’s efforts and strengthen collective support for the steadfast peo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Jihad: International Al-Quds Day is a call for unity to liberate the land and support the Palestinian people in the face of the Isr»»»

Dubai: Drivers parking in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) will need to start paying from Monday, March 16, 2026, when PARKONIC officially activates on-street paid parking across the popular residential community. The rollout marks the latest expansion of Dubai's growing cashless, ticketless parking n»»»

Dubai: Dubai has introduced new regulations requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a dedicated government registry, a move aimed at strengthening tenant protection and improving transparency in the housing sector. The legislation, issued on February 27, »»»

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Minister of Environment Habib Abid indicated that his department had tabled four draft laws to the services of the Prime Ministry for the creation of marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs).Speaking during a debate session...»»»

Tunis, March 13, 2026 (TAP) — The first direct international bus trips between Tunis and Algiers departed Thursday night from Bab Alioua Station at 8:00 PM, the National Intercity Transport Company said.The first trip on the Tunis–Annaba line...»»»

Bulgaria is set to purchase 12 MARS 3 multiple rocket launcher systems as part of a broader European procurement initiative. The acquisition falls under a German-Israeli deal, which plans to produce a total of 500 rocket launchers for the German Bundeswehr, with half of these systems designated for»»»

Two sisters from a village near Iraklio on the island of Crete are hospitalized in serious condition after contracting meningococcal disease, reports said Friday. According to state broadcaster ERT, one of the sisters, 22, is being treated at the hospital in Agios Nikolaos and is showing signs of i»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is constantly monitoring global developments with regard to international military conflicts, said Minister Nadezhda Neynski at a briefing with caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Friday. Neynski assured that appropriate measures are taken when necessary. She sa»»»

India has increased domestic cooking gas production by 30 per cent and has sufficient fuel stocks to meet demand despite supply worries triggered by tensions in West Asia, the government said on Friday. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natu»»»

Top Iranian officials including the president and top security official defied the Israeli aggression on Tehran and made public appearance during a rally marking International Al-Quds Day. Iranians were seen taking photos with President Masoud Pezeshkian as he joined Al-Quds Day rally in Tehran, wh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN Chief Antonio Guterres arrives at Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri’s residence in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh: Al-Manar correspondent 13-03-2026 1»»»

INDIAN WELLS - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina is through to the women's doubles final of the Indian Wells tennis tournament after a 6-3, 6-4 semi-final victory over the Spanish-US pair of Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez on Thursday evening. In the final, K»»»

UAE authorities have introduced several measures to ensure public safety amid regional unrest. Dubai and Sharjah have issued detailed guides. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi has stressed the importance of responding immediately to emergency alerts. In a move to bolster security, Ras Al Khaimah has implemented»»»

On March 12, the US launched two trade investigations against 16 major trade partners, including China and the EU. The US president was authorized to take any actions to combat "unfair trade" practices. The US views China as an economic rival that is stronger in key manufacturing sectors, so Americ»»»

Baghdad: The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced Friday the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to civilian air traffic for an additional three days, as part of precautionary measures related to the security situation in the region. The Civil Aviation Authority stated in a press release»»»

Real estate investment platform stock.estate announces it has surpassed €6 million in total funded capital, after investors contributed more than €2 million over the past two months through projects listed on the platform. This accelerated funding pace marks the strongest start to a year in the com»»»

Authorities are investigating the activities of a 58-year-old Polish man arrested on suspicion of espionage near the Souda Bay Naval Base on the island of Crete. The suspect, a retired Polish soldier, was arrested Thursday in Hania after information about his alleged activities was relayed to polic»»»

Parliament Friday voted to instruct the caretaker Cabinet to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession to President Trump's Board of Peace. The resolution was backed by 100 MPs - from GERB-UDF, MRF - New Beginning and There Is Such a people, and five unaffiliated MPs. 54 MPs from Contin»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in and around the Khiam detention center with two rocket barr»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 drones on 13 March 2026, all of which were launched from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with a total of 285 ba»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) welcomed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution condemning the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar and several other sisterly Arab states. In a statement, the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee, HE Maryam bint »»»

Vladimir Zelensky has ordered his advisers to plot out a scenario where elections in Ukraine are suspended and the country commits to years of war, Ukrainskaya Pravda has reported, citing government sources. The tenure of Zelensky and of the Ukrainian parliament has long expired, but the Ukrainian »»»

Parliament Friday voted to instruct the caretaker Cabinet to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession to President Trump's Board of Peace. The resolution was backed by 100 MPs - from GERB-UDF, MRF - New Beginning and There Is Such a people, and five unaffiliated MPs. 54 MPs from Contin»»»

March 12 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in California were summoned to a high school to eject "a very unusual" trespasser: a badger hiding in a storage closet. The Madera Police Department said on social media that animal control officers responded to Madera High School on Monday when a badger wa»»»

March 12 (UPI) -- A GameStop store in New York gathered 270 people in Mario costumes to attempt a world record and celebrate the Nintendo character's holiday. The GameStop store located in Manhattan's Union Square counted 270 participants at its event on Tuesday, which was known as Mario Day due to»»»

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) — Qatar Airways has scheduled a direct flight from Doha to Tunis for Saturday, March 14, 2026, prioritizing the evacuation of Tunisian citizens stranded in Qatar who had traveled there for family or tourist visits.The Embassy...»»»

Washington: The US military announced Friday that four of the six crew members aboard a military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, while search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the two missing personnel. In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the»»»

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) — The project to establish a postal bank was the focus of a hearing Thursday by the Committee on Services and Social Development at the National Council of Regions and Districts, with participation from the Ministry of...»»»

Commenting on the possibility that Parliament might adopt a resolution to require of the Cabinet to move a bill ratifying Bulgaria’s accession to President Trump's Board of Peace, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at a news conference on Friday that, if such a decision is adopted, the gove»»»

Ankara: Turkey’s defence ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the Middle East war. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defe»»»

The government of Kyrgyzstan plans to provide financial support to exporters by subsidizing part of their transportation expenses. Choro Seyitov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, announced at a recent briefing. According to him, if logistics costs rise or the distance for transporting»»»

Fujairah: UAE energy supplies remain stable, and the country’s national energy system is operating normally, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said after visiting the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Friday. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday the strikes on Lebanon so far were "just the beginning" and warned that Lebanon’s government "will pay an increasing price for the damage to Lebanese national infrastructure used by Hezbollah." "This is only the start, the Lebanese state will lose te»»»

Dubai: A building in Dubai's financial district was hit by debris from an intercepted attack Friday, witnesses and an AFP journalist saw. On Wednesday, US banking giant Citi, consultancies Deloitte and PwC, as well as other firms closed their offices or told employees to leave, mainly in the Dubai »»»

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Although Tunisia is historically more banked than many of its sub-Saharan neighbours, it lags behind in the adoption of digital finance solutions. Mobile payment remains embryonic, depriving the country of an important...»»»

A construction boom is predicted in Kyrgyzstan that will last for at least 10 years. First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Choro Seyitov announced at a briefing. According to him, the housing construction sector has enormous potential for growth and development, making it extremely attracti»»»

Fuel prices at wholesale bases, which supply both gas stations and agricultural producers, continue to rise steadily, prompting increased activity at fuel outlets across Bulgaria. Distributors report that customers are lining up and waiting for extended periods to fill their tanks, trying to take a»»»

The Israeli military said an academic who was killed in a drone strike Thursday in Beirut was a Hezbollah operative. Prof. Mortada Srour was an expert in the field of weapons manufacturing within the organization, the military said Friday. Srour, one of two academics killed in the strike, was emplo»»»