Gulf News 8m

Hormuz test: India’s shift from vulnerability to strategy

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»»»

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Gulf News 44m

7 ways the war affects fuel, food and expenses

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump: War in Iran has been won, 'Iran is going to make a deal', no nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump has declared: "This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news." He also pointed out: "Iran is going to make a deal. The new leadership gave us a significant present that showed me that we're dealing with the right people." Trump did not me»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Modi, Trump discuss Mideast tensions: Indian leader calls for de-escalation, open Hormuz

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.” »»»

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UPI 2h

Strongest earthquake of 2026 strikes near Tonga in Pacific Ocean - UPI.com

A map showing the location of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that happened near Tonga in the Pacific Ocean on March 24, 2026. Image courtesy USGS A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the South Pacific near Tonga on Tuesday, the strongest quake recorded anywhere in the world so far in 2026. The U.S. Geolog»»»

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UPI 2h

NASA announces accelerated plan to build moon base, skip lunar space station - UPI.com

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 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar targeted by more than 200 missile strikes

On coordination with the US, Dr Al Ansari said Qatar is working closely with its American counterparts to present a comprehensive picture of the situation, particularly in light of the severe economic consequences resulting from recent attacks. He revealed that Qatar had been targeted by more than »»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Municipality of Tripoli Centre launches public survey to rename Italian era landmarks: Galleria De Bono and Galleria Mariotti

‎The Municipality of Tripoli Centre has launched a public survey consulting the Libyan public on the renaming of two major Tripoli colonial architectural landmarks: Galleria De Bono (1931) and Galleria Mariotti (1950’s). The initiative by the Municipality was sparked after a huge public debate erup»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir receives phone call from Turkish President

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»»»

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Naharnet 4h

15-point US paper to end Iran war surfaces

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»»»

UPI 4h

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sentenced for contempt in divorce case - UPI.com

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

With Snap Elections Coming Up, Bulgaria Faces Sustained Russian Information Manipulation Pressure with Domestic Amplification Ecosystem - Report

With the April 19 snap elections coming up, Bulgaria faces sustained Russian information manipulation pressure compounded by a deeply embedded domestic amplification ecosystem, according to a new analytical report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) made public Tuesday. Titled "Defending»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Trump’s Approval Hits New 36% Low as Fuel Prices Surge amid Iran War, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge ​in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed 36% of Ameri»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Moreno named Al Rayyan head coach

DOHA: Al Rayyan officially appointed Spanish coach Vicente Moreno as their head following the departure of Portuguese tactician Artur Jorge to Brazilian side Cruzeiro. The club on Tuesday confirmed reaching an agreement with Al Wakrah SC, Moreno’s former club, with the coach’s approval marking the »»»

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BBC 5h

What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow passage whose closure has caused the price of oil to spike across the world - or face the wrath of the US in the shape of attacks on its power plants. Hours before it was due to expire on Monday, the US preside»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Lebanon, UK discuss enhancing military cooperation

Beirut: Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal met Tuesday with Admiral Edward Algren, Senior Advisor to the British Ministry of Defence for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss developments in Lebanon during this critical period for the region. The two sides also discussed ways to »»»

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BBC 5h

Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely

US President Donald Trump's dramatic description of "very strong talks" with Iran suggested the door to diplomacy has been flung open for what he said could be "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". But Iran almost immediately denied that talks had begun - and so f»»»

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UPI 5h

GOP senators: Trump on board with DHS funding plan - UPI.com

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said "discussions have been very positive and productive" toward funding the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is willing to accept a Homeland Security funding plan that exclu»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations

Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday, as the Middle East war showed no sign of de-escalation despite U.S. President Donald Trump signaling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict. The war, sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that killed its supreme leader, has upended global energy»»»

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Israeli army says Iranian missile fell in Keserwan on Tuesday

The Israeli military said a ballistic missile launched from Iran fell in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, as the Middle East war dragged into its fourth week. "Following an assessment and based on the data available to the IDF (Israeli army), alongside the launches carried out toward the State of Isr»»»

Al Awsat 6h

Falih al-Fayadh, a ‘Cunning’ Player Who Survived Saddam and the US

Despite his “modest and calm” appearance, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces chief Falih al-Fayadh is widely seen, including by rivals, as a “cunning” operator with a keen ability to seize opportunities and wage “fierce” battles against his opponents, traits that have kept him in power for more tha»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

France Urges Israel ‘to Refrain’ from Occupying South Lebanon Zone

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have »»»

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TAP 6h

Tunisias olive oil exports over first four months of crop year amount to 184,300 tonnes (ONAGRI)

Tunis, March 24 (TAP)- Tunisia's olive oil exports over the first four months of the 2025/2026 crop year (November 2025-February 2026) totalled 184,300 tonnes, up 49.6% compared to the previous one, the National Observatory of Agriculture...»»»

BBC 6h

German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law

Germany says it wants to make pornographic deep fakes a criminal offence, after a TV star accused her former husband of spreading sexualised images of her online. Collien Fernandes, 44, has filed a legal complaint in Spain against her former husband, 50-year-old actor Christian Ulmen. The case, rep»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar’s Ambassador conveys condolences to Turkiye over victims of helicopter crash in territorial waters

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the sisterly Republic of Turkiye H E Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, conveyed Qatar’s condolences to Turkiye over the victims among members of the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, as well as two Turkish civilian collaborators, following a helicopter crash»»»

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BBC 6h

Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure

With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»

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UPI 6h

Watch: Circus performer pulls 2,184-pound carriage with his nipples - UPI.com

March 24 (UPI) -- A Finnish man used his body piercings to break the Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle pulled by the nipples -- 2,184 pounds. The professional circus performer, known as The Baron, had his partner sit in a carriage to bring it up to weight on the set of Guinness World R»»»

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UPI 6h

Mexico seeks U.N. backing to relaunch students' disappearance probe - UPI.com

Demonstrators hold signs with images of missing students during a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in December 2025. Relatives and classmates of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa reiterated their demand for truth and justice. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA March 24»»»

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UPI 6h

Ohio drivers urged to beware of loose ostrich - UPI.com

Authorities in Ohio's Madison County urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted running loose near a pair of roads. Photo courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff's Office March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Ohio urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Kicks Off Election Campaign in Razgrad

Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev kicked off their election campaign in Razgrad. He said that their priority is the Bulgarian citizen. Their MP candidates for the 18th constituency with top-of-the-list candidate Malomir Vlasov were introduced during the event. Radev said that the co»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Protest Staged in Sofia over Disputed Land at Vrazhdebna Experimental Field

Citizens gathered to protest near the Vrazhdebna Training and Experimental Field Centre on Botevgradsko Shose Blvd in Sofia, claiming that properties in the area had been unlawfully expropriated. The demonstrators voiced frustration over what they described as institutional inaction regarding land »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from President of Slovenia

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the President of the Republic of Slovenia HE Nataša Pirc Musar. At the outset of the call, Her Excellency the President of Slovenia extended her sincere congratulations to HH the Amir on the occasion of E»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Two UAVs slam into Kirkuk, Al Muthanna provinces, no casualties reported: Iraq

Baghdad: Two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in Iraq, authorities said, with no human casualties or material damage reported. A security source said Tuesday a booby-trapped drone was found near a power station in the southwest of Kirkuk Province and another one in Al Muthanna Province in the count»»»

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UPI 7h

Pakistan proposes hosting U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad - UPI.com

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the 80th session of the General Debate at the United Nations Headquarters on September 26 in New York City. On Tuesday he said Islamabad could host negotiations between Iran and the United States. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March »»»

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Gulf News 7h

How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war

Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Woman killed in flash floods in Oman’s Wilayat Khasab

Dubai: A woman has died after being swept away by flash floods in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, as authorities continue to respond to severe weather conditions across parts of the country. According to the search and rescue sector, the woman was swept away in Wilayat Khasab due to the intensity of w»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

NASA to build $20 bn moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans

Washington, United States: NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infra»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

NASA to Build $20 Bn Moon Base, Pause Orbital Lunar Station Plans

NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infrastructure that enables sust»»»

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UPI 8h

Profitability crisis hits Argentina’s dairy industry - UPI.com

In Argentina, higher-value-added products, including specialty cheeses, processed yogurts and desserts, have lost market share. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (UPI) -- Argentina, one of South America's leading milk producers, is facing a deep crisis in its dairy sec»»»

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Gulf News 8h

AI-powered platform launched for UAE national talent

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, “Promising Talents”, aimed at empowering national capabilities and strengthening investment in young talent across the federal government. The platform is designed to enhance fu»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Blasts from intercepted Iranian missile rattle Keserwan, causing panic

Explosions rocked several areas north of Beirut that have so far been spared in the ongoing Israeli war, according to residents and local media, with a military official saying the blasts likely came from an intercepted Iranian missile. Footage broadcast by the local LBCI channel in the coastal tow»»»

The Peninsula 8h

Kuwait intercepts ballistic missiles, drones in airspace

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems detected 17 ballistic missiles and 13 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours. The ministry's official spokesperson Colonel Saud Al Atwan said in a press briefing that 13 missiles were»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Pakistan Willing to Host Peace Talks to End US-Israeli War on Iran

Pakistan's prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the US and Iran on ending the war in the Gulf, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, saying there had been "productive" talks. In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sa»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Sudan’s RSF Says Captured Strategic Town on Ethiopia Border

Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces said on Tuesday that it and its allies had seized control of the town of Kurmuk on the border with Ethiopia after "fierce fighting". "Elite troops from the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) have succee»»»

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UPI 8h

Rubio to testify against longtime friend in Florida lobbying case - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify today against his friend, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify Tuesday against his longtime friend who is facing charges of »»»

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BBC 8h

Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in unusual daytime attack

Russia has launched an unusual daytime attack on Ukraine, hitting cities across the west of the country with over 400 drones on Tuesday afternoon. Lviv regional head Maksym Kozytskyi said the Bernardine monastery, a 16th-Century Unesco site, was damaged. A video posted by Lviv authorities shows a f»»»

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Sputnik 8h

NATO Bombing Failed to Break Serbs, Who Will Never Give Up Kosovo - Serbian Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia failed to break the Serbian people, who refuse to renounce Kosovo and Metohija and stand ready to respond to force with force, Nenad Popovic, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, said on Tuesday. "Th»»»

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BBC 8h

Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named

The two Air Canada pilots killed when a plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport have been identified as Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther. Local media reported Forest was 30-years-old and from Québec, while Gunther graduated from Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto in 2023. The incident, »»»

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UPI 8h

Gallup poll says U.S. workers struggling, engagement lowest in decade - UPI.com

Teachers and students form a picket line outside Dolores Huerta Elementary School in San Francisco on Feb. 10. Workers are feeling less engaged than at any other point in the last decade while their sense of struggling in the workplace is the worst it has ever been, a new Gallup poll says. File Pho»»»

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