As Israel has ramped up attacks on south Lebanon it has called for residents to evacuate – but some in the Hezbollah stronghold of Tyre are refusing to leave their homes and businesses despite the danger. [Continue Reading]
A missile attack struck the United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, causing significant damage as smoke was seen emanating from the building. The missile landed on a helipad located within the heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses various government institutions and foreign embassies. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly related to security issues concerning US diplomatic missions. According to sources, the precise timing of the attack occurred early on Saturday. An Iraqi security official informed Al Jazeera that the assault successfully destroyed part of the embassy's air defence system, although further details regarding the extent of the... [Continue Reading]
Some Iranians living in Dubai say their families celebrated the death of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the war could leave Iran in a worse situation than before. [Continue Reading]
Few Chinese laborers have spoken out about the abuses they allegedly suffered while toiling abroad. Until now. [Continue Reading]
Since the 2017 embargo, one of Qatar’s greatest nightmares has been that a war or geopolitical crisis would isolate Doha from the rest of the world. In late February, renewed tensions following the Israeli-American offensive against Iran brought these concerns to the fore once again. Over the past nine years, Qatar has built up strategic reserves, but has mostly invested heavily in boosting local food production. This has been a major challenge, given the country’s harsh climate. Yet today, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and even mushrooms are being cultivated in the desert. For some, eating Qatari produce has even become a... [Continue Reading]
'I very nearly risked being fired' [Continue Reading]
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The Kremlin hopes the Trump administration’s move to contain oil prices sent soaring by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will lead to further relief. [Continue Reading]
Four people were killed and at least 15 injured by a combined Russian missile and drone attack in the Kyiv region overnight into Saturday, a local official said. Russia continues to launch almost daily attacks on Ukraine as US-brokered peace talks between the two nations have stalled amid the war in the Middle East. [Continue Reading]
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel held a phone call addressing the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Hussein stressed that the continuation of war poses a direct threat to Iraq’s oil export capabilities, which could negatively affect global energy supply and markets. This raises concerns for international economic stability given Iraq’s significant role in oil production. Portugal’s minister warned that the conflict now threatens to spread to other nations in the region, complicating efforts at peace. He affirmed Portugal’s intention to work through the European Union and potentially NATO to promote a ceasefire and... [Continue Reading]
Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners. [Continue Reading]
England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson. [Continue Reading]
Aridge, the flying-car developer backed by Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng, has raised nearly US$200 million in fresh funding as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong this year. Existing investors including GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse Investment, and HongShan – formerly Sequoia China – participated in the latest round, according to a statement released on Friday. The fundraising brings Aridge’s total equity financing to about US$1... [Continue Reading]
'She let the guests take the helm.' [Continue Reading]
Qatar's Ministry of Interior issued a public safety alert urging all citizens and residents to immediately report and avoid contact with any unknown objects or debris they may encounter. This measure aims to prevent potential harm amidst an ongoing and unspecified security threat. The ministry clarified that temporary precautionary evacuation orders apply only to residents in designated areas who have been notified through the National Alert System. Safe alternative accommodations have been arranged for those affected, while some have opted to relocate independently until the threat subsides. Individuals under evacuation orders can seek assistance by calling a dedicated hotline. The... [Continue Reading]
Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline. [Continue Reading]
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema denounced the explosion at the school in Amsterdam on Saturday as a "cowardly act of aggression" targeted at the Jewish community. [Continue Reading]
War in the Middle East is again producing an oil shock, as was the case in past years. For the chief perpetrator of the new shock – the United States – this will be a multi-front war where the financial impact could hit the country harder than import price shocks. The US is a debtor nation on a grand scale, running as it does both current account and budget deficits and therefore being highly dependent upon foreign capital inflows. Will the Trump administration’s antics – widely perceived as... [Continue Reading]
'I wanted it to be accessible both in price point and convenience.’ [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) aims to recruit 50 officers during its latest round of hiring, with about 1,000 people expected to attend its learning event this weekend. Paul Lau Chi-ho, the director of the ICAC’s Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, said the watchdog was confident it could fill the vacancies and did not plan to follow other disciplined services in easing recruitment criteria. Lau was speaking on Saturday, the first day of the... [Continue Reading]
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang. [Continue Reading]
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix. [Continue Reading]
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam. [Continue Reading]
A tragic incident unfolded in Whyalla, South Australia, on Saturday morning, when a cyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle towing a caravan. The 76-year-old local man was involved in the collision at the intersection of Farrell Street and McBryde Terrace, prompting an immediate response from emergency services at approximately 9:25 AM. Despite being rushed to the hospital, authorities confirmed that the cyclist succumbed to his injuries shortly after the accident. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The collision reportedly involved a Ford station wagon towing a caravan. As law enforcement continues... [Continue Reading]
The ongoing military campaign initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran has recently intensified, as U.S. President Donald Trump declared a significant bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical hub for the country's oil exports. This operation is seen as one of the most formidable attacks in the Middle East in recent history. The announcement comes just over a week into a conflict that has sparked global political and economic concerns, particularly in Europe. President Trump boasted on social media that U.S. forces had "totally obliterated" military targets on Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90% of Iran's... [Continue Reading]
A surreal time capsule. [Continue Reading]
'We saved every spare penny we had.' [Continue Reading]
Royal Mail serves nearly two million postcodes and is required to deliver mail six days a week, and aims to deliver both letters and parcels on time. [Continue Reading]
Nicholas Noe says Israel’s strategy in Lebanon appears to be aimed at targeting civilian infrastructure. [Continue Reading]
When the alert arrives on his phone, Yashwant Deshmukh knows exactly what to do. The Dubai-based political analyst moves away from the windows, waits for the second message confirming the missile has been intercepted, and then goes back to work. “It has become a drill,” he said. For the roughly 9 million Indians living and working across the Gulf, the war on Iran has shattered one of the region’s most durable illusions: that cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama would remain apart from... [Continue Reading]
China announced visa-free entry for Canadian and British nationals on February 17, allowing citizens of the two countries to cross the border and stay for up to 30 days with no more than a passport. The move was just the latest expansion of China’s visa-free policies, which have eased entry rules for citizens of dozens of nations over the past few years as part of an effort to boost tourism. Immigration officials now allow travellers from dozens of countries to stay without a visa for up to 10... [Continue Reading]
President Catherine Connolly's recent statement on the crisis in the Middle East s being viewed as many as a pointed intervention in the early months of her seven-year Presidency. Is this a sign of things to come? [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong authorities are coordinating with local airlines to increase direct flight and transfer capacity, turning the challenges posed by the US-Israel war on Iran into opportunities, the transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Saturday that the ongoing Middle East turmoil had deeply disrupted global trade and aviation networks, underscoring the need for Hong Kong to reduce its reliance on traditional oil by expanding supply sources. “We can... [Continue Reading]
I'm not a Gaeilgeoir. Aside from helping my young children with their Irish homework, before this week you wouldn't have heard me "ag labhairt as Gaeilge", writes Dyane Connor. [Continue Reading]
An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong, according to police. The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday when the 75-year-old man was crossing the road near the junction of Hip Wo Street and Yuet Wah Street. The taxi, travelling along Hip Wo Street towards Sau Mau Ping, ran into the man, reportedly causing him to crash onto the bonnet before falling to the ground. He sustained a serious head wound and other injuries to the body, according to... [Continue Reading]
The US-Israeli attack on Iran presents a cascade of political and economic problems, our Europe Editor Tony Connelly examines the matter of sky-rocketing oil and gases on EU members states. [Continue Reading]
The first Danish state visit to Australia in 40 years starts at the country's magnificent red heart. [Continue Reading]
A crash in Whyalla involving a car towing a caravan claims the life of a 76-year-old cyclist, with police now appealing to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage. [Continue Reading]
Mayor condemns ‘cowardly act’ on south side of Amsterdam which caused limited damage and no reported injuriesAn explosion has damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor described as “a deliberate attack against the Jewish community”.The explosion early on Saturday in a residential neighbourhood on the south side of the city caused limited damage, the mayor, Femke Halsema, said in a press release, as police and firefighters arrived at the scene quickly. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building. [Continue Reading]
In a shocking incident on Saturday, a man was found dead, and a woman was left critically injured inside a home on Gisborne Street in Wellington, New South Wales. Police responded to emergency calls reporting a "concern for welfare" at approximately 8:10 a.m., subsequently arriving to find the deceased man, believed to be in his 70s, and the seriously injured woman, also in her 70s. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and authorities have established a crime scene as investigations continue. Initial reports indicate that both individuals were residents of the home where the incident occurred.... [Continue Reading]
North Korea on Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea, South Korea’s military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, but did not immediately say how far they flew. Japan’s Defence Ministry said the weapons landed in waters outside the country’s exclusive economic zone. The... [Continue Reading]
An explosion has struck a Jewish school in Amsterdam, intensifying concerns about the safety of the Jewish community in the Netherlands. The blast occurred overnight, leading to significant damage to the school. Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, indicated that she believes the explosion was a targeted attack. This incident comes in the wake of increased tensions following attacks on synagogues in nearby cities, including Rotterdam and Liege, Belgium. Emergency responders, including police and fire services, were able to act promptly following the explosion. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance camera footage that purportedly shows the individual responsible for detonating the explosive device.... [Continue Reading]
In recent developments, tensions have escalated sharply in the Gulf region as Iran has issued threats to attack US oil infrastructure in retaliation for recent military strikes by the United States on Kharg Island. On March 14, President Donald Trump announced that the US military had "obliterated" a number of military targets on the island, which serves as a critical transit point for Iran's oil exports. Trump also indicated that further attacks could target oil infrastructure if Tehran disrupts shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes mark an intensification of hostilities in the ongoing conflict that... [Continue Reading]