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AMMAN — Aqaba ports are operating normally, with ship arrivals and cargo handling showing an increase in March compared with the same period last year, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chairman Shadi Majali said on Tuesday.Majali noted that Aqaba ports, including the Container Terminal»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), aiming to develop collaborative activities across various fields of mutual interest between the two parties.The agreement was signed recently on behalf of the ASE by its CEO»»»

AMMAN — Indo Jordan Chemicals Co (IJC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), on Tuesday has been awarded the 2026 International Safety, Health and Environment Excellence Award by the British Safety Council, in recognition of its adherence to advanced occupational »»»

The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late on Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem in the wake of a public backlash over the administration's immigration enforcement operations. The»»»

Cubans, who have historically received preferential treatment from the US, have not been spared by President Donald Trump's war on immigration. The US has ended family reunification and legal immigration from Cuba by adding the island to its travel ban. It has also suspended temporary protection pr»»»

French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, a move critics call a massive backsliding for the planet. In a billion-dollar deal signed in Houston, the company is pivoting back to fossil fuels, leaving the public to wonder, who actually benefits from this reversal?»»»

Dubai: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has firmly gripped both the box office and public imagination, emerging as one of the most talked-about films right now in India and beyond. The film has not released in theatres in the UAE and GCC countries. With global earnings rapidly approaching the »»»

Reconstruction work on the northern bypass road near Bishkek is ongoing, the Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the roadway will be widened to six lanes, with each lane measuring 3.75 meters in width. Construction is being carried out along the sections of Alma»»»

SpaceX, the company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, will soon file for an initial public share offering in June that could raise a whopping $75 billion for his extraterrestrial ambitions, a report said Tuesday. Citing a person with knowledge of the plan, tech news site The Information said t»»»

Iran said Tuesday that a projectile hit within the premises of its nuclear power plant in Bushehr, southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the grounds of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday night, according to Iran's Atomic Energ»»»

Led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Social Democrats have won the most votes in the country's general election, but have failed to secure a majority, after the party's weakest showing in more than a century. Taking 21.9% of the vote, the Social Democrats, who have governed since 2019»»»

Kyrgyzstan uses a decentralized data storage system, which prevents citizens’ information from being accumulated in a single location. Acting Chairman of the Board of Tunduk JSC, Talant Amanov, announced on Birinchi Radio. He noted that all government agencies store data within their jurisdiction, »»»

The campaign for the free replacement of permanent driver’s licenses in Kyrgyzstan will end on March 31, the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers told 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, documents that do not indicate an expiration date can still be replaced until December»»»

Dubai: There is something quietly defiant about opening a 7,000-square-metre fashion store in the middle of the ongoing regional uncertainty. At the brand new Primark store in Dubai Mall, the first of its kind, racks are lined, tills are ready, and 601 employees stand poised for opening day. Outsid»»»

The regional conflict is increasingly impacting daily life in the UAE, from rising fuel and food cost pressures to disrupted travel and volatile oil markets. Authorities are enforcing price controls while schools remain online, reshaping family routines. Businesses and households adapt to uncertain»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won five medals at the international tournament dedicated to the memory of Kazakh SSR champion Manarbek Ikhsanov in Astana. Participants born in 2010-2011 competed for 14 medals. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 15 athletes.»»»

Dubai: Six people have been arrested in Kuwait for operating aerial drones without permits, in breach of regulations and prior warnings issued during the current period of heightened security, the Ministry of Interior said. In a media briefing, ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Nasser Bouslai»»»

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Philippines and China to revisit long-stalled talks on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, despite ongoing territorial disputes. In an interview with Bloomberg, Marcos acknowledge»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions continue for the third day, with rainfall reported across the country as the UAE remains under the influence of a low-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is affected by an extension of surface and upper»»»

Democrats are projected to win a special election for a Florida legislative district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, marking another upset in the president's backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory, a first time candidate defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a race fo»»»

If the price of oil hits $150 a barrel it will trigger a global recession, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Larry Fink, who leads the world's largest asset manager, said if Iran "remains a threat" and oil prices stay high it will have "profound implications" for the world »»»

Few geographic spaces illustrate the fragility of globalisation as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow maritime corridor only 33 kilometres wide at its tightest passage, it remains one of the most consequential chokepoints in the international system. In 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions in»»»

Dubai: The impact of the Middle East conflict is moving steadily from global markets into household budgets, with early signs already visible in fuel and transport. Pressure is expected to build in stages, spreading across food, goods and services if disruptions persist. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Dr Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, during which she condemned the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including at»»»

The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are ac»»»

In a timely diplomatic outreach amid rising global concerns over energy security, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump. Modi shared details of the conversation on X, describing it as a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.” »»»

As of 7:20 am Japan time (March 25, 2026), the global oil market is flashing signs of volatility with massive divergences across major crudes. While US and some producer benchmarks surge on supply fears, premium Middle East grades are sliding — painting a picture of a market under extreme geopoliti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian official: What is being circulated regarding a plan for a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States is incorrect 24-03»»»

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has strengthened its field readiness in response to ongoing unstable weather conditions across the UAE, including heavy rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility, which may cause water accumulation in certain areas. These measures aim to ensure rapid em»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) recently launched the Hakeem digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by a»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has announced the resumption of nationwide grazing for sheep and goat following the end of the annual seasonal ban, which runs from December 1 to March 15. A ministry statement on Tuesday said the measure is in line with Ministerial»»»

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Civil Defence is holding awareness workshops on emergency safety guidelines for staff in educational institutions across Qatar. The four-day workshops convene at the Officers Club with the participation of almost 1,200 school managers and their deputies, alongsid»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In light of the recent developments in the region, Doha Film Institute (DFI) has moved the upcoming edition of Qumra online to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests, projects and teams. The programme will continue to offer invaluable networking and mentorship support i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Despite the exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) brought joy to children in several countries worldwide through its Eid Clothing Project, with generous support of donors in Qatar. The project is part of QC’s Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ which aims to st»»»

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 17. On Tuesday, he announced specific details about the agency's plans to build a permanent base on the moon. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- NASA on Tuesday announced plans to »»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s air transport sector remains under “full operational control” despite heightened regional tensions and unprecedented risks to airspace safety, Acting President of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri has said. In an interview with Qatar News Agency »»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments and security updates»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar has affirmed that the report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 regarding arbitrary arrests, torture, and inhuman treatment perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people through detenti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli newspaper Maariv: Evacuation operations begin in northern settlements after the army pledged not to evacuate them again 24-03-2026 »»»

The US‑Israeli strategy of decapitating Iran’s leadership in the hope of sparking a revolution was a “miscalculation” that has failed to destabilize the Islamic Republic, a former senior Mossad official has told RT. Rami Igra, who previously headed the Israeli intelligence Hostages and Missing Pers»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the Taybeh project with a rocket barra»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Masoud Hill in the town of Taybeh with»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At the outset of the call, HH the Amir and the President of Turkiye exchanged condolences over the martyrs of the helicopter crash involvi»»»

Israel's Channel 12 on Tuesday published a 15-point U.S. document that is being reportedly developed to halt the war with Iran, amid Israeli concerns that the agreement could lead to uncertain outcomes. Informed sources told the channel that prominent figures, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witk»»»

President Donald Trump listens to then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (L) during a prison reform roundtable in 2018. Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail in a family court case. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey, HE Yaşar Güler received Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkey, HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Henzab along with Head of the International Military Cooperation Authority, Maj. Gen (Air) Mohammed Rashid Al-Shahwa»»»

London: Mohamed Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced Tuesday ending an "illustrious" nine years on Merseyside. The 33-year-old Egypt forward arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals. "»»»

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet wants to be the next United Nations' next secretary-general. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, March 24 (UPI) -- Citing low chances of success, the government of President José Antonio Kast has withdrawn Chile's support for former Presi»»»