As the war in the Middle East intensifies, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for its military operations against Iran. Across Tehran, the sound of explosions rang out through the night and into the early morning hours Tuesday, as the U.S. and Israel have
Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the football tournament's co-host the United States. Iran is due to play its three group stage games in the U.S. - two in Inglewood, California, then in Seattle - from June 15-26. Cities in Canada and Mexico also will host
The judiciary should itself elect the Chief Justice from among its members, Momentum said Monday. Today, Robert Abela will table an anti-deadlock mechanism in appointments concerning the Chief Justice. Basically, this will mean that when government and opposition disagree on a post holder the government of the day will impose its choice. This is not
Prime Minister Robert Abela said that Malta would remain "focused and resilient" in the face of escalating conflict in the Middle East and the Arab Gulf region, assuring the public that the country's strong economy would allow government to shield families and businesses from rising oil and gas prices. In a ministerial statement on Monday, Abela told
The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation and Special Olympics Malta signed an agreement marking an important step in the national commitment toward inclusive education and the well-being of athletes. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for collaboration, strengthening sport as a means of inclusion, autonomy, and
The €18 million regeneration project currently under way in Marsaskala has triggered a political dispute between the Nationalist Party and the Labour Party, with the Opposition accusing the government of a lack of transparency and the government countering with claims of long-standing neglect under previous PN administrations. In its statement, the
Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday, and Manchester United climbed up to third by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 to boost its pursuit of a return to the Champions League. Jurrien Timber's second-half goal saw Arsenal re-establish a five-point lead over second-place Manchester
The news the Maltese and UK governments are in talks to formalise an agreement regarding doctors and their ability to gain experience through fellowship posts in the UK is good news. The UK government had introduced a Bill which Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela had said would put the training and specialisation of Maltese graduates in jeopardy. It
Malta's Animal Welfare Commissioner estimates that half of the dogs in Malta are not micro chipped, something she said makes life incredibly difficult for Animal Welfare staff particularly when a dog gets lost. Fleur Abela, who was appointed to the post of Animal Welfare Commissioner around three months ago, told The Malta Independent in an interview
The Planning Authority announced the completion of the Irrestawra Darek 2026 application cycle for southern region, which has drawn an exceptionally high level of interest from residents within the localities of the region, the authority said. "Demand for the scheme surged immediately upon opening, with the available regional funds quickly taken up
