President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Several top Iranian officials joined a defiant pro-government rally in Tehran, meanwhile, marching alongside demonstrators waving banners reading
Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri, visited the historic premises of two philharmonic societies in Victoria, Gozo, where he underlined the importance of cultural organisations in the island's social and artistic life. During the visit, Abela toured the premises of the Leone Philharmonic Society and
Malta this year is marking the 10th anniversary since Parliament unanimously recognised Maltese Sign Language as a national language, in what was described as a historic milestone for inclusion, respect and dignity for the deaf community in Malta and Gozo. The anniversary was commemorated during a ceremony attended by Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering
As Iran persists in its attacks on neighbouring countries, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg reaffirmed Malta's solidarity with its Gulf and Middle Eastern partners, while calling for de-escalation, restraint and diplomacy to re-establish stability and security, a Foreign Ministry statement said Saturday. On Friday, Borg invited ambassadors and senior
Families with children and beneficiaries of supplementary assistance will receive payments totalling around €26.6 million this weekend, covering the second quarter of the year, the government said. The payments form part of a wider package of social benefits that, according to official figures, has already seen around €53 million distributed in the
The ninth edition of the National Qaritona has been launched, with this year's campaign placing reading at the heart of education and promoting storytelling as a bridge between cultures. Education Minister Clifton Grima launched the initiative alongside President Emeritus and Malta Trust Foundation chairperson Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, describing
The Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Research, and Innovation organized the third in a series of six thematic events being held this year in collaboration with Xjenza Malta. Following the success of previous discussions, this event focused on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, sectors at the heart of modern change. This series will
George Russell of Mercedes won Saturday's sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, continuing his early dominance in a new and different season of Formula 1. Charles Leclerc was second with his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton taking third. Russell won the first race of the season in Australia last weekend, and he followed up taking the 19-lap sprint
A 49-year-old man from Catania has denied attempting to murder his two children after a shocking incident that left his 12-year-old son critically injured and his 10-year-old daughter fleeing for help late at night. The man, who cannot be named due to a court order, appeared before a magistrate on Thursday following his arrest after a three-day manhunt
The Minister for the Environment and Energy, Miriam Dalli, together with GHRC Chief Executive Gino Cauchi and Chairperson Ryan Fava, met with the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) as part of the consultation meetings regarding the government's plan for the revival of the Grand Harbour. The meeting served as an opportunity to continue dialogue with the maritime
