Gulf News 1m

Dubai Jumeirah: How residents are building a sanctuary of calm this Ramadan

March has been relentless. As tensions ripple across the Middle East, many people are struggling to pause or even catch their breath. But in a world that refuses to slow down, some communities are determinedly carving out their own moments of calm. In the neighbourhood of Jumeirah, a small evening »»»

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‘We will not be Ukrainian colony’ – massive rally held in Budapest (VIDEO)

Tens of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Sunday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban. People from all over the country joined a ‘Peace March’ in the capital held under the slogan: “We will not be a Ukrainian colony!” The Orban government has long opposed th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE weather: Temperatures expected to rise as winds and possible rain forecast this week

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather with rising temperatures at the start of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures could reach between 39°C and 41°C in coastal and inland areas, while »»»

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From allies to enemies: 10 key turning points in US–Iran relations since 1953

Dubai: Relations between Washington and Tehran have swung dramatically over the past seven decades, shaped by coups, revolutions, sanctions, nuclear diplomacy and military confrontations. Successive US presidents — from Eisenhower and Nixon to Obama and Trump — have pursued sharply different strate»»»

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BBC 1h

How passenger planes keep flying during a war

For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»

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BBC 1h

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»

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UPI 2h

Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Millions of people across the Midwest are under winter weather warnings that promise to drop between one to three feet of snow from South Dakota to the Great Lakes overnight into Monday. File Photo Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo March 15 (UPI) -- Millions of Americans across the Midwest »»»

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Gulf News 2h

125 ballistic missiles, 212 drones intercepted by Bahrain air defences since start of Iranian attack

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain announced that the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) intercepted and destroyed 125 ballistic missiles and 212 drones that targeted the Kingdom since the start of the Iranian aggression. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the »»»

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Gulf News 3h

British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions

Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

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Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law

Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar sends urgent relief aid to over 40,000 displaced families in Lebanon

QNA Beirut Qatar Charity on Sunday announced that it has sent urgent relief aid to 40,500 displaced families in Lebanon, following the conditions they are experiencing as a result of military operations and shelling in a number of areas, particularly in southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Bei»»»

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Gulf News 4h

NCM: Unstable weather with light rain across parts of UAE until March 20

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»

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Gulf News 5h

British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»

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NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats

Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla

Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

All Voting Machines Will Be Fully Operational by April 19, Says Election Chief

All 9,354 voting machines to be used in the country and about 150 to be used abroad in the April 19 Bulgarian snap elections will be in working order, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday evening. No machines for which there is rea»»»

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UPI 5h

Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com

Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»

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RT 6h

Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the EU to negotiate directly with Moscow, arguing that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with the Belgian newspaper L’Echo published on Saturday, De Wever argued that the bloc had failed to force Mosc»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a missile salvo: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a mis»»»

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Cabinet to Refer Board of Peace Ratification to Constitutional Court on Monday

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»

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Albanian Daily News 6h

Rama Says Parliament’s Decision on Balluku Arrest Request Is a 'Closed Issue'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the rejection of prosecutors’ request to arrest former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku is a “closed issue,” emphasizing that the decision does not prevent ongoing investigations. Speaking after the vote in the Parliament of Albania, Rama said lawmakers ac»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Consumer Protection Commission Raises Awareness on World Consumer Rights Day

On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Peruvian presidential candidate dies in traffic accident in the Andes

A Peruvian presidential candidate died Sunday in a car accident on a remote Andean highway while traveling to a political rally. Napoleón Becerra, 61, was the candidate for the Workers and Entrepreneurs Party of Peru in the April 12 election. The leftist was one of the 36 candidates and a recent po»»»

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BBC 7h

Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says

The captain of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her bid for Australian asylum, Iran's state media says, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind. Zahra Ghanbari will fly from Malaysia back to Iran, news agency IRNA reported on Sunday. It comes after Australian»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Finance Minister grants exceptional customs facilities for transit shipments at ports

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that exceptional customs facilities have been introduced for transit shipments at Egyptian ports, allowing procedures to be completed without requiring pre-registration under the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. Kouchouk said the decis»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Egypt to secure all raw material financing as production will not stop, says PM Madbouly

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that the state is securing all necessary financing to provide raw materials and production requirements, asserting that the “wheel of national production will not stop” despite current regional military escalations. The Prime Minister stated d»»»

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BBC 7h

Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sheikh Hamdan approves initiatives aimed at strengthening the family’s role as the foundation of society

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs in Dubai, today approved a package of strategic initiatives aime»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

In heavy rain and strong , Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo : A displaced man stands next to a tent during rainfall, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh BEIRUT/ SIDON – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back»»»

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Live updates : Iran warns countries against ‘escalating’ conflict in Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned other countries to refrain from actions “that could lead to escalation and expansion of the conflict” in Iran. Araghchi made the comments in a phone call with French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot after US President Donald Trump called fo»»»

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Live updates: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warning to UAE – Ya Libnan

Share: Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets. Tehran accused the United States of using “ports, docks and hideouts” in th»»»

Al Awsat 8h

UN Force in Lebanon Says Peacekeepers Fired Upon ‘Likely by Non-State Armed Groups’

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said its peacekeepers were fired upon three times on Sunday, "likely by non-state armed groups" in the country's south. The incident came two days after a different UN position was hit by fire that official Lebanese media blamed on Israel, with UNIFIL say»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

WHO Releases $2 Million in Emergency Funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

The World ‌Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The conflict has triggered a large-scale population movement, the WHO ‌sai»»»

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Sana 8h

Syria forms Syrian–Lebanese Business Council

Damascus, March 15 (SANA) – Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council on the Syrian side, in a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The council will operate in accordance »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Japan's Katsuta wins Safari Rally for maiden WRC victory

Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final sta»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the US on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. Even Hawaii was affected, with parts hit by severe flooding. Portions of the mid-South read»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Some clouds, relatively cold weather expected tonight: Meteorology Department

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology (QMD) reported that inshore areas will experience some clouds and relatively cold conditions tonight, until 6am on Monday. The QMD included this in its daily weather report on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Offshore, skies will have scattered clouds and hazy cond»»»

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RT 8h

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid

London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Fake part-time job offers target UAE residents

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

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BBC 8h

FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage

The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to revoke broadcasters' licences after Donald Trump criticised their coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. In an interview with the BBC's US partner CBS News, Brendan Carr said broadcasters' licences are not a "property r»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Israel systematically destroyed over 93% of Gaza Strip cemeteries amid ongoing genocide, warns Watchdog

Gaza: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) said it has documented that the Israeli army destroyed 93.5% of cemeteries in the Gaza Strip, either completely or partially, in the context of the ongoing genocide since October 2023. In a statement, Euro-Med Monitor said the systematic target»»»

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UPI 9h

Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement - UPI.com

A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Hamas Official Said Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

A Hamas source said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon on Sunday killed an official from the Palestinian group as Hezbollah said it fired an "advanced missile" at an air base near Tel Aviv. Israel said no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the latest war which has been raging for two wee»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Iraq Says Kurdish Authorities Refusing to Let It Send Oil Through Their Pipeline

Iraq’s oil ministry said the Kurdistan Regional Government had refused to let it use a pipeline as an alternative route for crude flows disrupted by the Iran conflict, accusing authorities there of putting up irrelevant conditions. A senior Kurdish government official told Reuters authorities there»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Prince William Shares a Post Remembering His Late Mother Princess Diana on UK Mother’s Day

Prince William said Sunday he remembers his late mother Princess Diana “today and every day” as he shared a photo of them together on social media to mark Mother's Day in the UK. “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mo»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Over 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Reserves to Flow to Global Markets Soon, IEA Says

Oil from the International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing to global markets soon, with member countries pledging to make available 411.9 million barrels, ‌the agency ‌said in ‌a ⁠statement on Sunday. Governments have ⁠committed to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil fro»»»

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BBC 9h

French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an investigation into two brothers suspected of plotting a "lethal and antisemitic" attack. They say the men – described as Moroccan-Italian nationals aged 20 and 22 – were picked up last week in a car in northern France. Officers found a loaded semi-autom»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Moldova issues oil spill alert after Russia strike on Ukraine

Chisinau: Moldova has triggered an environmental alert following a fuel spill in the Dniester River triggered by a Russian military strike in Ukraine, the government said Sunday. Authorities have "declared a state of environmental alert in the Dniester River basin for 15 days, effective March 16, 2»»»

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