Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed Donald Trump’s claims of seeking a deal, stating Iran has no reason to talk with Americans due to past “negative experiences”. He asserted Iran’s strength and that they’re only “defending its people”, while also noting countries are negotiating for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision follows a review of the situation and inputs from local schools and authorities. Previously postponed exams are also nullified. The board will announce the method for declaring results for these students separately.
Qatar has announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, running from March 17 to March 23, 2026. This extended break allows government workers to celebrate the end of Ramadan with family and participate in festivities. The private sector is expected to offer at least three paid leave days, with many aligning […]
Moroccan humanitarian Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi has dedicated over two decades to providing free cleft surgeries for children through Operation Smile. Her leadership has enabled over 19,000 surgeries in Morocco and expanded access to vital medical care across the Middle East and North Africa, transforming countless young lives.
Japan has deployed its domestically produced Type-12 long-range surface-to-ship missiles near the East China Sea, a move analysts believe Beijing may interpret as crossing a “strategic threshold.” This deployment, with missiles capable of reaching mainland China, aims to bolster regional deterrence and complicate China’s operational planning in the East China Sea and around Taiwan.