Gulf News 9m

Education Council announces continuation of distance learning in schools, higher education institutions; flexible remote work for federal government caregivers

ABU DHABI: The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council has announced three regulatory measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process across the country while safeguarding the safety of students and the wider educational community, in coordination with t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14m

QF adopts advanced tech for virtual learning: Marmolejo

QNA Doha Higher Education President and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Francisco Marmolejo has affirmed that the Education City universities have adopted a range of innovative mechanisms and solutions to ensure the student engagement in v»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14m

QF student promotesa culture of giving through home initiative

Tribune News Network Doha At a time when students are spending most of their time at home in compliance with state guidelines, student-led initiatives have emerged that seek to use this time in positive and meaningful ways. Jassim Al Musallam, a fourth-grade student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM),»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Temporary road closure at Al Thumama Stadium Interchange this weekend

Doha: Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a temporary road closure at the Al Thumama Stadium Interchange on the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor for traffic coming from Hamad International Airport toward Mesaieed Road. According to Ashghal, the closure will take place for eight hours on Frida»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Can energy strength help Gulf economies weather Iran war?

Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are facing rising geopolitical risks as tensions with Iran disrupt regional trade and energy markets. Yet economists say the region’s energy strength — including export infrastructure, large reserves and higher oil prices — may help cushion the broade»»»

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UPI 21m

Hawaii Kona storm sweeps state with 135-mph winds, 44 inches of rain, summit snow - UPI.com

Hawaii is under a state of emergency after a powerful Kona storm brought heavy rain, wind gusts over 100 mph, widespread power outages and heavy snow to the highest summits. Outages jumped early Saturday, as more than 100,000 customers were without power across the islands, with the majority in Hon»»»

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Al Manar 21m

Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo targets Metula settlement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo targets Metula settlement 16-03-2026 22:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvo tar»»»

Qatar Tribune 26m

Al Sadd face Al Arabi tonight as Shamal seek win against Al Duhail

Tribune News Network Doha Leaders Al Sadd face Al Arabi challenge in their round 19 match of the Qatar Stars League to be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Defending champions Al Sadd’s ten-game winning streak was snapped by Umm Salal in the previous round where the Wolves suf»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Japan moves early on strategic oil release

Agencies Japan began to release oil from its reserves Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have grown amid the US-Israel war with Iran and stabilize the distribution of petroleum products, taking the step ahead of a planned International Energy Agency-led move. In its first oil release since 20»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

MoPH announces Eid Al Fitr working hours for government health units

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the working hours across the government health sector during the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday. It confirmed that all emergency services and inpatient care at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hospitals , including Paediatric»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

QC’s ‘27th Night Challenge’ raises QR40mn in 3 hours

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and its partners thanked generous individuals, companies, and banks for their strong support of the “27th Night Challenge,” held under the theme “Warding off Calamity”, on Sunday from 9 p.m. to midnight, coinciding with the 27th night of Ramadan. The eve»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Indian ambassador praises Qatar leadership for ensuring safety, stability during conflict

Tribune News network DOHA Indian Ambassador HE Vipul has issued a statement, thanking His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Government of Qatar for the exceptional handling of the situation arising from the current conflict. The statement reads as follo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Ghada Kofa launches book that teaches children the true meaning of royalty

Tribune News Network Doha Children’s literature has the remarkable ability to plant values quietly yet powerfully in young hearts. In her newest release, ‘The Invisible Crowns’, published by Dar Al Sharq, author Ghada Kofa offers children a timeless lesson: kindness is the truest form of royalty. T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

QA to operate limited flights to & from Doha from March 18 to 28

QNA Doha Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate a limited number of flights to and from Doha from March 18 to 28, 2026. In a statement on Monday, the airline said that it continues to suspend part of its operational activities currently in light of the ongoing closure of Qatar’s airspace,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Sheikha Alya, Kyrgyz official discuss regional security

QNA New York Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif AlThani met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov at the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, the Permanent Representative of Qatar to th»»»

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RT 27m

The ‘rules-based order’ has failed in its mission – helping the West do whatever it wants

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had to come up with a speech for EU ambassadors, she tried on a punk rock routine similar to the one that scored former central banker and current Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a standing ovation at Davos. But one key difference made it »»»

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Naharnet 49m

South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war

In southern Lebanon's Ain Ebel, close to the border with Israel, Suad Jallad holds a poster of her son, killed by Israel last week, saying she would rather be buried next to him than leave. Ain Ebel, a village filled with red-riled roofs and surrounded by olive groves, is one of few Christian villa»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Corporate Social Impact Takes Centre Stage at Annual Responsible Business Awards 2025

The winners in the 2025 Annual Responsible Business Awards were announced by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum here on Monday. The awards marked the 23rd edition of the national competition for corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and diversity. Awards in the individual categ»»»

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Gulf News 56m

How Poland rose as world's 20th-biggest economy

POZNAN, Poland (AP): A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth what West Germans earned. Today its economy has edged past Switzerland to become the world’s 20th largest with over $1 trillion in annual output. It’s a historic leap from the post-Communis»»»

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UPI 57m

Russia agrees to stop sending Kenyan soldiers to Ukraine - UPI.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday that their nations have agreed that Russia will stop recruiting people from Kenya to serve in its military in its war in Ukraine, which follows a report indicating that more than 1,000 people»»»

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BBC 60m

Trump border patrol chief Gregory Bovino to retire

US Border Patrol leader Gregory Bovino, who became the leading public face of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, has announced he is retiring. Bovino led operations in Democratic-led cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed two US c»»»

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Sana 1h

World Bank grants signal gradual reopening of financial ties with Syria

Damascus, March 16 (SANA) – Recent grants announced by the World Bank for Syria are being viewed by analysts as an important step toward restoring the country’s links with international financial institutions and supporting its economic recovery after years of isolation. Economic experts say the mo»»»

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Al Manar 1h

At 22:00 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a third Merkava tank in the Taybeh Project area with a guided missile, scoring a direct hit: 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 At 22:00 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a third Merkava tank in the Taybeh Project area with a guided miss»»»

Al Manar 1h

At 22:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Calf Hill site north of the Kfar Yuval settlement with a rocket salvo: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 22:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Calf Hill site north of the Kfar Yuval settlement with a rocke»»»

Naharnet 1h

Herzog says French offer to mediate with Lebanon 'very positive'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog told AFP on Monday that an offer by French leader Emmanuel Macron to host direct talks with Lebanon was "a very positive development". "I think it's very important that there should be talks," Herzog said in an interview with AFP at his Jerusalem residence. Herzog als»»»

RT 1h

Hungary announces oil pipeline deal amid feud with Ukraine

Hungary is set to sign a deal with neighboring Slovakia on building a new bilateral oil pipeline, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced. Budapest and Bratislava have been caught in an escalating feud with Ukraine and the EU over Russian oil deliveries being blocked by Kiev. The row centers»»»

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Al Manar 1h

At 20:50 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a second Merkava tank in the Taybeh Project area with a guided missile and hit it directly: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 20:50 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a second Merkava tank in the Taybeh Project area with a guided mis»»»

UPI 2h

Tennessee tens sue Musk's xAI for allowing Grok to undress them - UPI.com

A group of teens in Tennessee are suing xAI for allowing Grok to undress them in their Instagram photos. File Phot by Fazry Ismail/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- A group of Tennessee teens and one adult sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday for allowing it to undress them creating child pornography. The teens alle»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Drone strike triggers fire at Shah gas field in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Authorities are responding to a fire at the Shah gas field following a drone strike, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reports. Emergency teams have been deployed to contain the fire and assess the situation. Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported so far. Further updates will»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Advisor to Prime Minister says stopping Iranian attacks requires clear decision, not investigative committees

Doha: The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake recorded south of Crete

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Monday afternoon in the sea south of Crete, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter was located about 16 kilometers south-southeast of Sougia. The quake occurred at a depth of 12.2 kilometers, the institute said. N»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President and King of Jordan discuss regional developments and implications for security and stability

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh »»»

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Al Manar 2h

At 18:30 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established site in Jabal Al-Bat in the border town of Aitaroun with a rocket salvo: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 18:30 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established site in Jabal Al-Bat in the border town of A»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bulgaria's Future Depends on Our Responsibility Today, PM Gurov Says

The future of Bulgaria depends on the responsibility that we are all ready to take on today, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov at the award ceremony for the 2025 Responsible Business Awards here on Monday. Gurov said: "The example that we set with the decisions we make and the causes we su»»»

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UPI 2h

Lawmakers accuse Kristi Noem of lying to Congress, request inquiry - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security March 4. Two Democrats have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Noem for lying to Congress during hearings. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UP»»»

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Al Manar 2h

At 15:30 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers at Al-Khazan Hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with artillery shells: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 15:30 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers at Al-Khaz»»»

BBC 3h

Bank of America settles over Epstein claims

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. Terms of the deal, which now goes to the court for approval, were not immediately disclosed. It marks the third such settlement by »»»

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BBC 3h

Two charged in death of anti-Iranian regime activist in Canada

Canadian officials have charged two people with murder in what they have called a "targeted incident" that led to the death of an Iranian regime critic, generating widespread concern in the Canadian-Iranian community. The remains of Masood Masjoody, 45, a former university math instructor, were fou»»»

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TAP 3h

President Kais Saied chairs ceremony honouring winners of National Qur’an Memorisation Competition

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied presided on Monday afternoon, the 26th day of Ramadan, at Carthage Palace, over a ceremony honouring winners of the National Qur’an Memorisation Competition.The event opened with a recitation from the...»»»

Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Min Fin: billions will be spent on housing construction and renovations

Poland’s government plans to contract the construction and renovation of 18,000 apartments in 2026, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański announced. Combined with funding from 2024 and 2025, the government expects to support 35,000 housing units over three years. The 2026 budget allocates P»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Prices of second-hand apartments are rising

Poland’s housing market remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, with rising buyer interest and seemingly high prices. However, experts say part of the price increase is an “optical illusion,” as many sellers set higher listing prices to allow room for negotiations. The secondary market offers»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Man arrested in Kifissia over possession of ancient amphorae

A 50-year-old man has been arrested after authorities discovered ten ancient amphorae stored at his home in Kifissia, northern Athens, police said Monday. The suspect faces charges of violating the law on the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage. According to authorities, the artefacts w»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Fire erupts at UAE’s Shah oil field after drone attack: AD Media Office

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at the Shah oil field, caused by a drone strike, according to Abu Dhabi Media Office “No injuries have been reported, and further updates will be provided in due course,” it said in a statement. “The public is advised to obtain information only from of»»»

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Sana 3h

European countries decline participation in military operations in Strait of Hormuz

Capitals, March 16 (SANA) – Several European countries have signaled they will not participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions in the region and calls by the United States to form a coalition to secure shipping through the strategic waterway. Greece announced i»»»

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UPI 3h

Illinois primary Tuesday looks to fill six open congressional seats - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (R) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton walk in the Chicago Pride Parade in 2023. Stratton is running for Senate. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Illinois will have busy primary elections Tuesday as voters select a candidate to replace r»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Drone strike triggers fire at Shah oil field in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are currently responding to a fire at the Shah oil field following a drone strike, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported. Emergency teams were deployed to the site to contain the fire and assess the situation. Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported s»»»

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UPI 3h

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles during a meeting with trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- White»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Bulgarian Transport Minister, Ukrainian Ambassador Discuss Restoration of Rail Connection between Two Countries

The restoration of the railway connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine and the opening of new opportunities for freight transport and expansion of logistics routes in Eastern and Southeastern Europe were discussed at a meeting between caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

PHCC announces operating hours during Eid Al-Fitr holidays

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC) has announced the operating schedule for its health centers during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, running from March 17 to 23, 2026. A total of 21 health centers will remain open to serve the public. Family medicine and support services will operate »»»

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Albanian Daily News 4h

Democratic Party to Boycott Tuesday Parliamentary Session

Albania’s Parliament is expected to hold a plenary session on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., but the opposition Democratic Party (PD) says it will boycott the meeting. PD Parliamentary Group leader Gazment Bardhi said the session was called in violation of parliamentary rules and outside the Assembly’s nor»»»

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