Al Awsat 6m

S&P Global: UK Consumers Hit by Worries Over War in Iran

British consumers have turned their least confident since the start of last year following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, financial data firm S&P Global said on Monday in an early sign of the potential impact of the conflict on the economy. S&P Global's Consumer Sentiment Index - based on »»»

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BBC 10m

Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo

Organisations worldwide are racing to develop a universally recognised label for "human-made" products and services as part of the growing backlash against AI use. Declarations like "Proudly Human", "Human-made", '"No A.I" and "AI-free" are appearing across films, marketing, books and websites. It »»»

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BBC 10m

French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying

A French national has been found guilty of spying on the military in Azerbaijan and sentenced to 10 years in a maximum security prison, state media report. Martin Ryan was accused in December 2023 of spying on behalf of Paris and collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Race for Paris mayor looks uncertain after first round

Paris, France: The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on Monday as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for second-round mayoral polls. Rachida Dati, until recently culture minister, hopes to become the capita»»»

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Gulf News 11m

UAE media on the frontline: Defending truth in times of crisis

Dubai: Modern conflicts are no longer fought only with missiles, drones and military formations. Increasingly, they are waged through narratives, images and digital content designed to shape perceptions and influence public opinion. Recent developments in the region have once again demonstrated thi»»»

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Al Manar 11m

Third Week of Israeli Aggression Brings Rising Toll of 850 Dead, Mass Displacement

The Israeli aggression against Lebanon enters its third week amidst a continuation of the atrocities committed by the enemy against Lebanese civilians. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 850 martyrs and injuries to thousands more, as well as the displacement of approximately 830,000 »»»

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Naharnet 12m

Fears of energy crisis rise as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping and hits Dubai airport

Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai's airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world»»»

Gulf News 12m

Dubai drivers warned some parking fees may apply during Eid

Dubai: Dubai motorists planning to rely on free parking during the upcoming Eid holiday may need to double-check signage at certain locations after a private parking operator said charges could still apply in some areas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Parking operator»»»

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Al Awsat 18m

Germany Warns Major Israeli Ground Campaign in Lebanon Would Worsen Humanitarian Situation

Germany is enormously concerned by the developments in Lebanon, said a government spokesperson in Berlin on Monday, and warned that ‌a major Israeli ‌ground offensive ‌would ⁠significantly worsen the ⁠already tense humanitarian situation in the region. "A glance at this part ⁠of the war ‌zone ‌fill»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Dutch AI firm Nebius says signs $27bn deal with Meta

The Hague: Dutch artificial intelligence firm Nebius said on Monday it had signed a deal worth $27 billion over five years to provide AI infrastructure to social media giant Meta. Nebius said it would provide $12 billion of computing capacity from the beginning of next year across multiple location»»»

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Kathimerini 23m

Suspected smuggler arrested driving migrants away from border region

Authorities at the northeastern land border with Turkey have arrested a suspected member of a migrant-smuggling group carrying four people in a small van towards Greece’s western hinterland, police said Monday. Such arrests are made practically on a daily basis on the Greek side of the Evros river,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Euro Transition Process Completed, 89% of Leva Withdrawn from Market - Euro Coordination Centre Head

The euro transition process in Bulgaria has ended, and only its technical part remains as 89% of leva have been withdrawn from the market, leaving around BGN 3.4 billion in citizens, Coordination Centre on Euro Adoption head Vladimir Ivanov told a briefing here on Monday. Between 8 and 11% of leva »»»

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Gulf News 24m

UAE arrests 35 for posts related to Iran’s aggression: Who are they and what did they do?

Dubai: In sweeping actions announced over the weekend, the UAE's Attorney-General ordered the arrest of 35 people from nine countries for sharing videos and images related to the ongoing Iranian aggression on the UAE on social media. The arrests, announced on Saturday and Sunday, were made for publ»»»

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Sputnik 26m

Lavrov Says Fate of Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime of Serious Concern

Russia sees no signs of improvement in the US-Israeli military conflict with Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday."We shared our assessments of the situation in the Middle East, including in relation to the US and Israeli armed aggression against Iran, and the deep crisis in »»»

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DW 36m

Crumbling infrastructure — a growth killer?

Andreas NeuhausGermany's infrastructure is largely in need of repair. 84 percent of companies are already complaining about it. And who doesn't get annoyed when they're stuck in unnecessary traffic jams or things aren't moving forward? https://p.dw.com/p/5AI9zAdvertisementSend us your feedbackYour »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 37m

Vineyard in Veliko in North-Central Bulgaria Quarantined Due to Dangerous Disease

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced Monday that it has placed under quarantine 20.66 ha of vineyards in the north-central Veliko Tarnovo region due to a devastating disease. A buffer zone of approximately 140 ha around the vineyard has also been established for a period of one year. T»»»

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Sputnik 45m

Russian Armed Forces Hit Ukrainian Energy and Transport Infrastructure Facilities

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have damaged Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military, as well as a drone production facility, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, mis»»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgaria’s Elections Poised for High Turnout: Six Parties Likely to Enter Parliament, Survey Shows

A recent survey by the Sova Harris Agency, conducted between March 7 and 12, 2026 and commissioned by Bulgarian media Trud, indicates a potential surge in voter turnout for Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections, reversing the downward trend seen in previous years. If the vote were held today,»»»

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France24 60m

Trump administration threatens media outlets over Iran war coverage

The head of the Federal Communications Commission, which oversees US media outlets, has warned that some broadcasters risk losing their licenses over their news coverage of the Iran war. Brendan Carr – a Trump appointee – wrote in a social media post that broadcasters must operate in the public int»»»

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France24 1h

Israeli soldiers kill family of four, including two children, in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed two children along with their mother and father on Sunday after they opened fire on a car carrying a family of six in the occupied West Bank. One of their two surviving children, 12-year-old Khaled, said the soldiers beat him after dragging him out of the car afterwards. Isr»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Kremlin Dismisses FT Report that Ukraine Peace Process is Fizzling Out

The Kremlin on Monday dismissed a report by the Financial Times which suggested that the Ukraine peace process was fizzling out because US President Donald Trump's attention was now on Iran and he was losing interest in Ukraine as a result. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had noted such»»»

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BBC 1h

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

The emerging strength of the far left and far right is creating awkward choices for mainstream parties after the first round of French mayoral elections. In many big towns and cities, Socialists and centre-right Republicans are tempted to make electoral pacts on their outside flanks in order to bea»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel strikes south Lebanon, targets again paramedics

Seven people, including children, were killed by Israeli airstrikes on south Lebanon Monday. A strike on a home in the southern village of Kfar Sir had killed one person early Monday. Another strike occurred after paramedics from the Islamic Health Society, Hezbollah’s health arm, arrived at the sc»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: March 16

HEADLINES Monday’s print media highlight rising living costs, political developments and economic trends. 24 Chasa leads with a report that food prices are expected to increase ahead of Easter, warning of a more expensive traditional holiday salad followed by broader price pressures in food and tra»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump claims Iran victory but warns Nato on Hormuz security

Dubai: Just a week ago, US President Donald Trump suggested Britain did not need to send ships to the Middle East, saying the United States had already “won” the war with Iran. Now the tone appears to have shifted. Trump is urging allies — including Nato partners, Britain and even China — to help r»»»

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France24 1h

Business - India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations

New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran. Also in this edition: China's economy turns in stronger than expected figures, and oil prices continue to rise as Washington threatens to strike Iran's oil exp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane Leader: Government's Decision about Compensation Over Expensive Fuels Is Inadequate

The government’s decision regarding compensation over expensive fuels is inadequate, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told a a press conference in Varna on Monday. According to him, a solution should not involve taking money from the budget, because that would mean that all Bulgarians would h»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kanye West postpones India concert: Organisers release statement

Dubai: American rapper and producer Kanye West has postponed his highly anticipated debut concert in India, with organisers confirming a new performance date later this year. The show, originally scheduled for March 29, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, has now been rescheduled to May»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump's Calls on Zelensky to Make Deal Confirm It Is Ukrainian Side That Stalls Settlement - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's calls for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal confirm that it is the Ukrainian side that is mainly stalling the conflict settlement process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday. On Sunday, Financial Times reported, citing officials, that the peace»»»

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Naharnet 1h

France bolsters military presence in Middle East, prepares for postwar talks

France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks. Macron said th»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel's war on Lebanon: Latest developments

One person was killed by an Israeli airstrike early Monday on a home in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Sir. The agency says another strike occurred after paramedics from the Islamic Health Society, Hezbollah’s health arm, arrived at the scene. The agency says the second strike killed two par»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Russia Says It Foils Biggest Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Year

Russia said on Monday that it shot down 250 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow over the weekend, in what officials said was the biggest attempted attack on the Russian capital in at least a year. "Over the past two days, air defense forces have destroyed about 250 enemy UAVs ‌directly on ‌the »»»

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RT 1h

Brussels wants ‘our sons to die for Ukraine’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Brussels of dragging the EU into a direct war with Russia through potential troop deployments to Ukraine. Speaking at the ‘Peace March’ in Budapest on Sunday, which drew tens of thousands of supporters, Orban said Brussels had taken “the war upon it»»»

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RT 1h

NATO nation says it will not host nukes

Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however. During a press conference alongsi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Shura Council lauds society's cohesion , steadfastness in face of Iranian blatant aggression

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council, during its regular weekly session, held at its headquarters in the Tamim Bin Hamad Hall today, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, commended the steadfastness and cohesion of Qatari society in facing the "blatant Iranian»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah inspections find produce prices easing in local markets

Sharjah: The Emirates Society for Consumer Protection has reported a rise in consumer awareness during recent market inspections, saying the trend has helped reduce negative purchasing behaviours such as unnecessary bulk buying. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The soci»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Deadly hospital blaze in Odisha: 10 ICU patients killed in Cuttack fire

At least 10 critically ill patients died after a fire broke out in the trauma care intensive care unit of a government-run hospital in eastern India early Monday, officials said. The blaze erupted on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, in Odisha state, where patients»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai court reduces traffic fine to Dh5,000 after reviewing accident circumstances

A Dubai Traffic court has reduced a traffic accident penalty to Dh5,000 after reviewing defence arguments that questioned whether the crash could be attributed solely to the driver. The case stemmed from a collision between car and a motorcycle in the Al Awir area, which resulted in injuries to the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shura Council lauds society's cohesion, steadfastness in face of Iranian blatant aggression

DOHA: The Shura Council, during its regular weekly session, held at its headquarters in the Tamim Bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, commended the steadfastness and cohesion of Qatari society in facing the "blatant Iranian aggression" to which the St»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Six Parties, Coalitions Would Enter Next Parliament if Elections Were Held Monday - Survey

A survey by the polling agency Sova Harris, published on Monday, shows that six parties and coalitions would enter Bulgaria's Parliament if elections were held on this day. These are Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms – Ne»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Ten mini-football pitches to be built in Batken using presidential fund money - | 24.KG

Construction of ten new, modern mini-football pitches has begun in Batken region. The project is being implemented at the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov and is being fully financed by his fund. The press service of the Presidential Envoy to the region reported. Construction is scheduled to b»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli Health Ministry reports 3,369 casualties since the start of the war with Iran, including 142 in the last 24 hours: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Health Ministry reports 3,369 casualties since the start of the war with Iran, including 142 in the last 24 hours: Hebrew media 16-»»»

Naharnet 2h

Netanyahu mocks social media rumors about his death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a short video on Sunday making light of rumors on social media that he was dead. "I'm dead for coffee," he said sarcastically on his official X account as he received a steaming cup at a cafe outside Jerusalem, employing a colloquial Hebrew expres»»»

Al Awsat 2h

EU's Kallas Floats Black Sea Model to Unblock Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday she had discussed with the United Nations the idea of freeing up transport of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz by replicating a deal that gets grain out of Ukraine during wartime. Arriving at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, K»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz

Tokyo: Japan said Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. "In the current Iran situation, we are not at the moment considering issuing a mariti»»»

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BNE 2h

Lebanon condemns Hezbollah over UNIFIL attacks as Israel expands ground incursion

Lebanon's foreign ministry condemned Hezbollah on March 16 for allegedly opening fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in three separate incidents, while Israel positions itself for large-scale ground operations in southern Lebanon.  »»»

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BNE 2h

Lebanon condemns Hezbollah over UNIFIL attacks as Israel expands ground incursion

Lebanon's foreign ministry condemned Hezbollah on March 16 for allegedly opening fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in three separate incidents, while Israel positions itself for large-scale ground operations in southern Lebanon.  »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Many Kyrgyzstanis unaware of basic security measures in Telegram and WhatsApp - | 24.KG

Over the past three years, about 3,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have completed training in cyber hygiene and cybersecurity. Kylymbek Madalbekov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection of Kyrgyzstan, stated during a meeting of a relevant committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Acco»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar positions itself for rapid growth in global battery market

Doha, Qatar: Following successful pilot projects and increasing international interest in the growth potential of its domestic alternative energy market, Qatar is forecasted to be one of the leaders in the adoption of batteries in the MENA region. Increasing battery storage capabilities is a strate»»»

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UPI 2h

S. Korean currency slips to fresh 17-yr low against U.S. dollar amid Iran crisis - UPI.com

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean currency fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar Monday as global »»»

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