Tanjug 1m

Vucic, Reshetnikov discuss strategic issues for Serbia's energy stability

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Belgrade on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key strategic issues for energy stability and economic stability in Serbia. "With Minister Reshetnikov (I spoke) about bilater»»»

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Al Manar 1m

Israeli media: Sirens sound in Dovev and Mattat in the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in Dovev and Mattat in the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration 20-03-2026 12:36 PM Latest News Ur»»»

Sputnik 2m

Europe Undermining Itself by Rejecting Russian Energy Resources – Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia should and will do what corresponds to its interests and benefits in terms of the energy issue, Peskov said. "Russia must and will do what best suits its interests and its benefits," Peskov told reporters, commenting on a statement by European Commission President Ursula v»»»

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BNE 2m

EU Council meeting

EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»

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Sana 5m

Oil prices fall as Europe, Japan move to secure Strait of Hormuz

London, March 20 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Friday after major European countries and Japan signaled readiness to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures dropped $1.24, or 1.1 percent, to $107.41 a barrel, while U.S. W»»»

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TAP 5m

Council of Regions and Districts reaffirms commitment for inclusive development

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts reaffirmed its commitment to contributing actively to the development process with a view to strengthening national unity and meeting the aspirations of the Tunisian people.In a...»»»

TAP 7m

Tunisia receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»

TAP 7m

Tunis hosts EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, March 25

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The 'EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, part of a flagship series of policy dialogues under the EuroMed Clusters Forward (ECF) project, will be held March 25 in Tunis, with a view to fostering policy...»»»

BBC 8m

Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has told national TV that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, breaking seven weeks of silence after the extent of her contacts with him emerged. "I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don't realise it from the sta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

MRF-New Beginning Leader Says PM Gurov's Comments about Bulgaria Not Joining Board of Peace Is “Media Smoke and Mirrors”

Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, has dismissed caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov’s comments about Bulgaria not joining the Board of Peace as “media smoke and mirrors.” “I want to remind this man [Gurov] that Bulgaria’s security and future can»»»

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Gulf News 9m

UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE air defence systems on 20th March 2026 engaged 4 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 338 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,740 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the marty»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

'War Has Aged Us': Lebanon's Kids Aren't Alright

Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the tall teen from south Lebanon told AFP in Beirut. "»»»

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Sana 17m

EU envoy in Syria extends Eid al-Fitr greetings to Syrians

Damascus, March 20 (SANA) The European Union’s chargé d’affaires in Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Syrian people on Friday, expressing hope for peace and stability across the country. In a post on X, Ohnmacht said the holiday offers an opportunity to promote values o»»»

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Tanjug 25m

US's OFAC extends operating licence for NIS until April 17

BELGRADE - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury has extended until April 17 an operating licence issued to the Serbian oil company NIS. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. "As President Aleksandar »»»

tanjug.rs
Gulf News 32m

10 smart ways to save money as oil prices surge above $100 

Dubai: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined 10 immediate ways households, businesses and governments can save money as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following what it calls the largest supply disruption in global oil market history. The crisis stems from the US-Israel war on »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

NATO Battlegroup Joins Artillery Training at Koren Ground

Field training for service personnel from the Fourth Artillery Regiment will take place at Koren Training Ground from March 20 to 27, the Defence Ministry press service said on Friday. The programme includes tactical drills, live-fire exercises, and integrated training activities, with service pers»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 33m

Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024

MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region’s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at current market prices, according to new data. Figures released by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gul»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 33m

Rain, hail and strong winds to hit Abu Dhabi as NCM issues weather alert

The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast intermittent rainfall of varying intensity across Abu Dhabi, with some areas likely to experience hail and strong winds. In Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, rain may be accompanied by fresh to strong winds, causing dust and sand and reduci»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Manar 34m

IRGC Launches Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4, Strikes US and Israeli Targets

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 67th wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeting US-led coalition forces and Israeli military installations in a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign. Moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv.Fol»»»

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Gulf News 38m

How US Marines could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — and break the blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil tanker passage. It’s a key waterway in global trade. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses a brutally simple playbook here: squeeze the world economy through this narrow gate — and control the gate. At just 39 km wide at its narrowest, shipping is»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Running App Reveals Location of France Aircraft Carrier in Mediterranean

A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country's flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle -- and accompanying frigates -- to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after US-Isr»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Early Southwest Heat is Latest in Parade of Weather Extremes as Earth Warms

The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the US Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. Experts said unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that someti»»»

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TAP 43m

Transport Ministry receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»

The Peninsula 45m

Qatari firms secure 11 spots on Forbes 2026 most valuable companies ranking

DOHA: Eleven Qatari firms were featured in the list of 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East by Forbes 2026 magazine. The following firms have made it to the ranking of most valuable companies in their respective categories in March issue of Forbes Middle East: QNB Group (Rank 11, market v»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 50m

Running app reveals location of France aircraft carrier in Mediterranean

Paris: A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country’s flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle - and accompanying frigates - to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after U»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 51m

Trump's Pearl Harbor remark overshadows Japan PM visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to the US has been overshadowed by President Donald Trump's comment on a key piece of shared history - Pearl Harbor. Asked by a Japanese journalist why the US had not warned its allies it was going to strike Iran on 28 February, Trump referenc»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Abu Dhabi Police arrest 109 for filming and sharing misinformation amid regional tensions

Abu Dhabi Police have arrested 109 individuals of various nationalities who filmed sites and events and shared inaccurate information on social media amid ongoing regional tensions. Authorities said these actions could stir public opinion and spread rumours among community members. The police have »»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 58m

Massive fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures 55, search for missing continues

Seoul: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Korea's central city of Daejeon injured at least 55 people on Friday, with officials warning the toll could rise. The National Fire Agency said 24 were seriously hurt in a blaze likely caused by an explosion. Officials could not immediately confirm wh»»»

gulfnews.com
Novinite 1h

Progressive Bulgaria: Radev's Blueprint for Dismantling the Oligarchy

After weeks of calculated silence, Rumen Radev finally unveiled his political vehicle on the eve of Bulgaria's April 2025 election campaign. "Progressive Bulgaria" represents Radev's calculated response to a decade of political chaos, positioning itself as the force that will finally break the olig»»»

novinite.com
Sputnik 1h

US State Department Seeking Procurement Manager for Drones for Ukrainian Security Forces

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US State Department has announced a search for a specialist to coordinate the procurement of drones and other high-tech equipment for Ukrainian security forces, Sputnik revealed after reviewing government documents. The position is titled "Emerging Technology Advisor and Cont»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Cote d’Ivoire PM meets Qatar's envoy

Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire H E Robert Beugre Mambe met with Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. The two sides reviewed relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation .»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

GCC Human Rights Institutions hold emergency meeting on Iranian attacks

DOHA: GCC National Human Rights Institutions held an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss the Iranian attacks on the Gulf states and their repercussions on the human rights situation. The meeting, convened at the initiative of the Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), was attended by re»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
UPI 1h

14 unaccounted for in fire at Daejeon car parts plant - UPI.com

Fire authorities are on the scene of a fire that broke out at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon on Friday, injuring at least 53 people, with 14 others unaccounted for. Photo by Yonhap A fire broke out at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon on Friday, injuring at least 53»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Navy retires storied Themistoklis frigate

On Friday morning, the frigate Themistoklis, hull number F-465, will pass into history after a total of 45 years at sea, including half of that time in service with the Hellenic Navy. The Themistoklis, the ninth Standard-class frigate of the navy, spent its first 22 years as HNLMS Philips van Almon»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Standing together: Qatar and Sri Lanka in challenging times

DOHA: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qatar H E Sithra Khan Azard, has expressed deep appreciation to Qatar’s leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Sri Lankan community in the country during the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. In a statement yesterday, the ambassador conveyed the g»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

Qatar slams Iran attacks at NATO meeting, warns of regional escalation

Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in a meeting of the NATO Council with the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative countries, held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. The session was chaired by HE NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska. Charge d’Affaires at Qatar’s Mission t»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 1h

Avoid the Eid rush! Dubai RTA issues Metro and Tram travel advisory

As Eid Al Fitr festivities kick off across Dubai, residents are expected to hit the roads and public transport in large numbers. To ease the travel rush, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended operating hours for Dubai Metro and Tram, alongside convenient parking options at »»»

gulfnews.com
RT 1h

US is now prioritizing supplying its own military over Ukraine, Pete Hegseth says

The Pentagon is now prioritizing refilling its own weapon stocks instead of sending them to Ukraine, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, blaming the Biden administration for any “challenges” the US military has been facing lately. Hegseth made the remarks on Thursday during a media briefing »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Discover why the UAE is still the happiest country in Arab world

Dubai: The World Happiness Report 2026 has once again placed the UAE as the happiest country in the Arab world, keeping its place on the 21st spot globally and ahead of countries such as the US and UK. The UAE has maintained its position from last year, achieving a score of 6.821 out of 10 based on»»»

gulfnews.com
Business-review 1h

Allianz-Țiriac announces revenues of nearly RON 4 billion in 2025

In 2025, Allianz-Țiriac paid nearly RON 1.7 billion to insured clients and third-party claimants in compensation for covered events, 12.7% more than in 2024. On each working day of the past year, around 900 customers benefited from insurance coverage, with Allianz-Țiriac covering their costs. Total»»»

business-review.eu
Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Reservist Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Iran

Israeli police said on Friday they had arrested an army reservist who served on the Iron Dome air defense system on suspicion of passing secrets to Iran. The arrest comes as Israel and the United States are locked in a war with Iran that has spread across the Middle East. "Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old »»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 1h

Truth or Fake - Video of Iranian soldier being targeted in Tehran strike is AI-generated

Since Tuesday, videos supposedly showing Iranian soldiers being bombed in Tehran have been widely shared by pro-Israel accounts, Israeli media and even an official Israeli government social media account. But doubts have surfaced over their authenticity, as Emerald Maxwell explains.»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East war live: US-Israeli air strikes kill Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesperson

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in dawn US-Israeli air strikes on Friday, state media reported. The strikes came as an Iranian drone attack hit Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, causing several fires but no casualties. Follow our liv»»»

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France24 1h

'There's a lot of ways that this could escalate and get worse': Iran war rattles energy markets

Dan Marks, a research fellow in energy security at the Royal United Services Institute, breaks down the impact of Israel's attack on Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field on global energy markets – and just how both sides could escalate the crisis with further attacks on critical energy infra»»»

france24.com
TAP 1h

IC3IT26, Innovating the Future through Intelligent Information Technologies, March 26-28

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The Second International Conference on Innovative and Intelligent Information Technologies (IC3IT’26) will be held March 26-28 in Hammamet, bringing together researchers, academics, industry experts, and practitioners from...»»»

Business-review 1h

Żabka Group reports a net profit of over PLN 1 billion (EUR 234 million) in 2025

Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 4.07 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by accelerated network rollout, higher sales, cost discipline, and the improved profitability of the Digital Customer Offering (DCO). Adjusted Net Profit rose 40.6% to a record PLN 1.0 billion, with the Adjusted Net Profit margin reaching»»»

business-review.eu
Kathimerini 1h

Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

ATHENS/LONDON – A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show. An Athens prosecutor alleges the manager, who cannot be na»»»

ekathimerini.com
Al Manar 1h

Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4 has been launched: IRGC - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4 has been launched: IRGC 20-03-2026 11:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Enemy media: Sirens sound in Kiryat»»»

Novinite 1h

Bulgarian PM Gyurov Says Board of Peace Membership Driven by “One Oligarch,” Not National Policy

Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has clarified that the country’s participation in the Board of Peace, a controversial initiative led by US President Donald Trump, was not a government consensus but the result of “one oligarch’s decision,” in an interview with Euronews. Gyurov empha»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

In ‘Solidarity’ Visit to Beirut, French FM Vows to Pursue Lebanon Truce Efforts

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday expressed solidarity with Lebanon and pledged to press ahead with diplomatic efforts to halt escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrot’s visit came as Lebanon faces mounting security and humanitarian problems resulting from ongoing h»»»

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