Al Awsat 10m

Iraqi Factions: Tehran’s Arm in an Open War of Attrition

Since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, Iraqi factions aligned with Tehran have placed US interests squarely in their sights, repeatedly targeting bases hosting international forces, diplomatic missions and key oil infrastructure. Designated as terrorist organizations by Washington, thes»»»

english.aawsat.com
Actmedia 16m

Patriarch Daniel welcomes new U.S. ambassador

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church received on Wednesday, on an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence, the new ambassador of the United States of America in Bucharest Darryl Nirenberg. On this occasion, the Patriarch highlighted the involvement of the Romanian Orthodox Churc»»»

Al Awsat 22m

EU Pitched for Türkiye to Join Its Payments System, Envoy Says

The European Union pitched to Türkiye last month the idea that the candidate for bloc membership could join a cost-cutting payments system to boost integration efforts and benefit those sending money abroad, the EU envoy to Ankara told Reuters. Jurgis Vilcinskas, the bloc's chargé d’affaires in Tür»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Syria Unveils Plan to Eliminate Assad’s Chemical Weapons

Syria on Wednesday launched a plan supported by Washington to rid the Middle Eastern country of legacy chemical weapons that were used against its people by forces under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad. For decades, Assad ran a large-scale program for chemical weapons, the use of which killed and inj»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 1h

GCC, Arab, Islamic countries issue joint statement following consultative ministerial meeting on Iranian aggression

Riyadh: Their Highnesses, and Excellencies Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom»»»

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BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

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BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

US intel report sees direct homeland threat from Pakistani missiles

In its March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of The US Intelligence Community report, the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has highlighted Pakistan a 'Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)' of Washington, as on the path to developing missile technology that can threaten the US itself. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

'There’s nothing like family': Inside heartwarming Eid celebrations across UAE homes

“There’s eight of us, and we’re a fun bunch,” says a cheerful Tazeen Jafri. She's excited, and for good reason. It's Eid: A time of family, love and joy. Eid can’t ever postponed, as Jafri and many others would agree. And this time, Jafri already knows exactly what’s in store: A table overflowing w»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar, Saudi energy sites attacked

Doha, Qatar: As the Iran-US war enters day 20, the agression against GCC countries has overnight seen huge escalation with energy sites across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar being attacked on Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19, 2026. Saudi Arabia stated that two of its refineries were attacked wi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Justice Ministry to Hold Discussion on Criteria for Nominating Candidates for Key Positions in Judiciary

The Ministry of Justice will hold an expert discussion on Thursday to develop transparent criteria for nominating candidates for key positions in the judiciary, the Ministry's press service reported. Developing a standard in the justice sector is among the priorities of the current caretaker govern»»»

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Gulf News 2h

GCC, Arab, Islamic countries issue joint statement following ministerial consultative meeting on Iranian attacks

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Lebanese Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, t»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

China's share in Kyrgyzstan's external debt reaches about 36 percent - | 24.KG

China’s share in Kyrgyzstan’s external debt is approximately 36 percent. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kyrgyz Republic Liu Jiangping stated, responding to a 24.kg news agency correspondent’s question about the level of country’s public deb»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Jordan, Bulgaria explore agricultural cooperation

AMMAN (JT) — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khreisat and Bulgarian Ambassador Metin Kazak on Wednesday discussed prospects of cooperation across a range of agricultural fields.The minister underscored the deep Jordanian-Bulgarian ties and stressed the need to build on these to advance cooperation in »»»

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France24 2h

Israel kills Iran’s intel chief as both sides ratchet up attacks on energy facilities

Iran suffered major blows on Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an Israeli strike and an attack on the South Pars natural gas field, one of the world's largest gas resources and a pillar of the country's energy supplies. Tehran vowed retaliation for the attac»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Missile Strikes Hit Ras Laffan Energy Hub in Qatar — MFA Condemns

QatarEnergy said Ras Laffan Industrial City was targeted by missile attacks, with fires breaking out and “extensive damage” reported. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes on Ras Laffan Industrial City, calling them a violation of sovereignty and warning it reserves the right to respond.Ra»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Chinese Ambassador: Obtaining a visa to China is simple and available online - | 24.KG

Obtaining a visa to China is not difficult and can be done online, Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping said at a briefing. She made the statement in response to a question from a 24.kg news agency correspondent about complaints from some citizens of Kyrgyzstan who say that getting a visa»»»

24.kg
BNE 3h

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Iran war drives crude prices higher

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new sanctions licence allowing US companies to trade directly with Venezuela's state oil company, as surging crude prices driven by the conflict with Iran push Washington to hunt for new sources of crude to steady global markets. »»»

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BNE 3h

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Iran war drives crude prices higher

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new sanctions licence allowing US companies to trade directly with Venezuela's state oil company, as surging crude prices driven by the conflict with Iran push Washington to hunt for new sources of crude to steady global markets. »»»

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BNE 3h

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Iran war drives crude prices higher

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new sanctions licence allowing US companies to trade directly with Venezuela's state oil company, as surging crude prices driven by the conflict with Iran push Washington to hunt for new sources of crude to steady global markets. »»»

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BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

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BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran's Supreme Leader issues first public statement since appointment

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a condolence message on March 18 mourning the death of Ali Larijani, his son and several colleagues, in what appears to be his first publicly attributed statement since taking office, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported. »»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 4h

UAE–India travel: Air India and Air India Express add extra flights on March 19

Air India and Air India Express will operate their regular services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kozhikode on Thursday, March 19. In addition, a total of 30 extra flights will run between the UAE and India, subject to slot availability and regulatory approvals, to meet inc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

MALI’S FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF QATAR’S AMBASSADOR

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali Abdoulaye Diop received a copy of the credentials of HE Ahmed bin Turki Al Subaie as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Mali. (QNA)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatar’s envoy attends Tunisian Foreign Minister’s meeting with GCC envoys

QNA Tunis Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Tunisia HE Zayed bin Saeed Al Khayarin participated in a meeting held by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti with Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countrie»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

VENEZUELA’S FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Yvan Gil met with Ambassador of Qatar to Venezuela HE Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi in Caracas on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Qatar declares Iranian Embassy military and security attachés persona non grata

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered an official note on Wednesday to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the State of Qatar stating that the State of Qatar considers both the military attaché and the security attaché at the Iranian Embassy, along with staff working in the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sana 12h

Syrian and Jordanian officials discuss improving consular services

Damascus, March 18 (SANA) Director of the Consular Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Mohammad al-Omar, held talks on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Damascus, Sufian al-Qudah, on ways to enhance consular services and facilitat»»»

sana.sy
UPI 12h

Constitutional reform in El Salvador would allow life imprisonment - UPI.com

El Salvador's security minister, Gustavo Villatoro, said the pending new penalties for major crimes aim to strengthen public safety. File Photo by Miguel Lemus/EPA March 18 (UPI) -- El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved a constitutional reform that allows life imprisonment for people conv»»»

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EU Observer 13h

Hungary veto on Ukraine and carbon market to hijack EU summit 

Hungary’s veto on money for Ukraine is to hijack the spotlight at Thursday’s EU summit in Brussels (19 March), alongside disagreements over Europe’s carbon market, overshadowing what was meant to be a key debate on turning Europe into a truly economic powerhouse. In draft conclusions, seen by EUobs»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE rolls out up to 50% tax credit for businesses

Dubai: The UAE has launched the first phase of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Programme, offering businesses tax credits to encourage investment in innovation and technology. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under Phase 1, companies can claim a non-re»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Air India and Air India Express ramp up GCC operations with additional flights

Dubai: Air India and Air India Express are set to operate a total of 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the GCC countries on March 19, 2026. Alongside regular services, the airlines will operate 32 additional non-scheduled flights to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These flights are subje»»»

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TAP 15h

Tunisia’s new ambassador to Rwanda presents credentials to President Paul Kagame

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) – Anouar Ben Youssef, the newly appointed Tunisian ambassador to Rwanda with residence in Nairobi, Kenya, presented his credentials to Rwandan President Paul Kagame, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission. This...»»»

Naharnet 15h

Report: Netanyahu offered a ceasefire, Hezbollah responded with shelling operation

The Lebanese state has no option left but to seek a humanitarian truce for Eid al-Fitr, after the failure of efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel is insistsling on Hezbollah's complete "surrender" before halting its operations in Lebanon, while the »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Parties’ Numbers for Upcoming Elections Determined by Draw

The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a draw on Wednesday to determine the numbers under which the parties and coalitions will appear on the ballot for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. These will be the eighth elections since 2021. The draw was streamed online. Representatives of»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr 2026

Dubai: It’s official. Saudi Arabia announced today (March 18, 2026) that the first day of Eid al Fitr will fall on March 20, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted. The moon-sighting committee convened and verified the sighting of the new moon, marking the end of Ramadan after 30 days of f»»»

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Novinite 17h

Bulgaria’s April 19 Elections: What Numbers Did the CEC Assign to Parties and Coalitions?

The Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC) has completed the lottery to assign numbers to the political parties and coalitions participating in the country's early parliamentary elections on April 19. In total, 24 formations will appear on the ballots, comprising 14 parties and 10 coalitions. »»»

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Gulf News 17h

Dubai’s top court clarifies compensation rights in non-Muslim divorces

Dubai: Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a landmark ruling clarifying how compensation claims should be handled in divorce cases involving non-Muslim couples, drawing a clear line between personal harm and damages directly arising from divorce. In its latest judgment, the court ruled that claims »»»

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