TAP 10m

"Earth Hour", Saturday at 08:30 p.m.

Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - Saturday, March 28, 2026, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is observing the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, the world's largest mobilisation for environmental protection.This global event invites citizens, businesses and...»»»

Al Awsat 12m

413,793 KitKat Candy Bars Stolen en Route from Italy to Poland

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Two India-bound LPG Tankers Crossing Strait of Hormuz Out of Gulf

Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the Strait of Hormuz bound for India, according to ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran said this week that "non-hostile vessels" may tran»»»

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TAP 36m

SNJT condemns assassination of three journalists in Lebanon by Zionist entity

Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) on Saturday condemned the "odious crime" committed that day by the Zionist occupation, following a deliberate attack targeting working journalists in southern Lebanon.This...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 36m

ARF Candidates for Parliament Honour Victims of Process of Rebirth in Barutin

Candidates for the National Assembly from the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) paid tribute in the village of Barutin, Southern Bulgaria, to the memory of the victims of the Process of Rebirth, when Bulgaria's Turks were be assimilated by changing their Turkish and Arabic names to Bulgarian a»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Saudi East-West Pipeline is Pumping Oil at its Full Capacity

Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz is pumping oil at its full capacity of 7 million barrels a day, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The technical milestone is the culmination of the Kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional developments with Indian Prime Minister

Jeddah: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed, in a phone call today, the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on the security and stability of the »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Oil to get more expensive this week as Middle East tensions escalate

Dubai: Oil prices are expected to rise further in the coming week, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing signs that supply risks are broadening beyond key transit routes. Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered near»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Abu Dhabi reviews emergency response readiness amid regional unrest

Abu Dhabi’s top police official has carried out a field visit to the emirate’s main emergency response hub to review how well it is prepared to handle any fallout from the current regional situation. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and head of»»»

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TAP 48m

Tunisia, AfCFTA review cooperation prospects

Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - The current state and prospects of cooperation between Tunisia and the Secretariat General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were at the centre of a phone call held Saturday between Minister of Foreign...»»»

Al Awsat 49m

Virus Kills Tiger Cubs in Indonesian Zoo

Two Bengal tiger cubs born in Indonesia's Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, a conservation official told AFP on Friday. The cubs, two males named Huru and Hara, were born last July to tigress Jelita, who remains in good health. According to the conservation agency of West Java»»»

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The Peninsula 53m

Military intercepts 15 hostile drones in 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, some of them targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the radar system without any human casualties. That was revealed by Official Spoke»»»

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UPI 59m

Windy, dry conditions to prompt fire risk in the central U.S. - UPI.com

Persistent dry weather, gusty winds and little to no precipitation in sight will raise the risk for wildfires across the Plains through the rest of March, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The fire risk can even remain elevated through the remainder of spring across the region. Fire risk this weekend»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, Armenian FM discuss ways to resolve disputes by peaceful means

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia HE Ararat Mirzoyan. During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the region »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal 28-03-2026 18:42 PM Hezbollah Military Media Office Log»»»

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UPI 1h

Mexican navy: Missing humanitarian aid boats found near Cuba - UPI.com

The two missing sailboats were delayed on their trip to Cuba by adverse weather conditions. Photo courtesy the Mexican navy March 28 (UPI) -- Two missing aid boats en route to Cuba that were reported missing have been found, the Mexican navy announced Saturday. The navy said aerial search crews spo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results announced – see if you’ve won

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery's Lucky Day draw, several participants have claimed cash rewards, while the grand prize has remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260328 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 8, 31, 19, 24, 16, and 26, while the winning number from the Mont»»»

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RT 1h

EU Parliament endorses initiative to create ‘return hubs’ for illegal migrants

European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including the creation of ‘return hubs’ in third countries. The idea to create de facto detention facilities outside of the EU’s»»»

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RT 1h

Belarus to open embassy in North Korea

Belarus has announced plans to open an embassy in North Korea following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The two leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aiming for deeper coordination at a time of “global transformation.” Speaking»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, Thai FM discuss regional developments, joint efforts to achieve peace

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Sihasak Phuangketkeow. During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»

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Sputnik 1h

EXCLUSIVE: IDF Vet-Turned War Critic Explains Why Israel’s Military is on the Brink of Collapse

Israel has been fighting a multi-front war since 2023, with the backbone of its forces “based on its reserve battalions, on people that are civilians and that are called by the army to serve,” former IDF officer Guy Poran told Sputnik, commenting on a top general’s warning that the IDF risks “colla»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters struck a Hummer vehicle, a radar site, and Merkava tanks and hit a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles with a rocket salvo in Al-Bayyada, scoring a direct hit on a Namera armored personnel carrier: Military Media Statements 21 to 25 - 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 struck a Hummer vehicle, a radar site, and Merkava tanks and hit a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles with»»»

UPI 1h

More than 3,000 No Kings events expected across globe Saturday - UPI.com

Thousands of protesters against the Trump administration policies rallied as part of the nationwide No Kings protest in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando, Fla., on October 18. No Kings organizers expect even more people to turn out for protests Saturday. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Municipality teams restore normalcy after heavy rains, ensure smooth traffic flow

Sharjah: Swift action by Sharjah Municipality teams has helped restore normal conditions across the emirate within hours of heavy rainfall, as field crews worked intensively to clear waterlogged areas and improve visibility. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

There Is No Legal Issue with Gurov's Appointment as Caretaker PM - Justice Minister

In a Facebook post published on Saturday, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov commented on the ongoing trial at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that involves caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. Yankulov said that there is no legal issue with »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ghana players’ luxury watches stolen in Vienna hotel

Dubai: Two Ghana national football team players had luxury watches stolen from their hotel rooms in Vienna ahead of a friendly match against Austria on Friday, according to local police. A Vienna police spokesperson said the stolen items included Rolex watches valued in the “low to mid five-figure »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Military Kills 15-year-old Palestinian in West Bank

The Israeli military killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy near Bethlehem late on Friday, according to the Palestinian health ministry, as violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank surges. The Palestinian health ministry said in a statement that the 15-year-old boy had died after arriving at the ho»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Thailand's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Sihasak Phuangketkeow. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalat»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Armenian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia HE Ararat Mirzoyan. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Scattered Rain Revitalizes Desert Outings, Camping in Saudi Hail

Recent scattered rainfall across Saudi Arabia's Hail Region has drawn residents and visitors to the plains, mountains, and popular sites such as the Aja and Salma mountains, the Qana sand dunes, and the outskirts of Jubbah, revitalizing desert outings and camping while providing families and youth »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

French Police Thwart a Suspected Bombing Outside a Bank of America Building in Paris

French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alle»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Meet the Artemis Crew in NASA's First Astronaut Mission to the Moon in More than a Half-century

The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era. The Americans who blazed the trail to the moon more than half a century ago were white men chosen for their military test pilot experience. This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of color and a »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, they reviewed the devel»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Lebanon says 46 rescuers, 5 medical staff killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said Saturday that 46 rescuers and five medical staff had been killed by Israel since the start of the war with Hezbollah on March 2. Nassereddine said in a press conference that "the number of martyrs in the health sector... is 51 martyrs... including 46»»»

The Peninsula 2h

OIC condemns Israeli seizure of 15 homes in occupied Jerusalem

Jeddah: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' illegal decision to seize 15 homes in Silwan town in occupied Jerusalem and forcibly displace Palestinian families, in preparation for handing the properties over »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah site damaged in Iranian missile, drone attacks

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said on Saturday its Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage during Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi, with assessments ongoing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The company »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar Press Center condemns continuation of Iranian aggression against Qatar

DOHA: The Qatar Press Center has renewed its strong condemnation of the continuation of Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar, following the announcement by Qatar's Ministry of Defense that the country's airspace was subjected on Saturday to an attack by drones, which the armed forces managed to in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Key Sharjah bus routes back in operation after rains

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the gradual resumption of intercity bus services as part of efforts to restore normal operations following recent weather conditions. The authority said the current phase covers the reactivation of several key routes, including»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Journalists

An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Reuters reported. Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni's brother, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, had also been killed in »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Protesters March in London to Oppose the Rise of Political Right

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday for a "March to Stop the Far Right" with many demonstrators decrying the right-wing Reform UK party of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, which is topping opinion polls. Backed by trade unions and civil society groups, t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MoI emphasizes importance of adhering to school safety guidelines and safe behaviours

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior emphasised the importance of adhering to school safety guidelines and safe behaviours, "which require everyone's cooperation to ensure the safety and protection of our students to guarantee and guarantee a stable school environment." MoI added that compliance w»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Paris, France: Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January, only to be stripped of their victory weeks later, paraded the trophy ahead of a friendly on Saturday against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.Spectators gather ahead of the»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Destruction from Two Wars Strains the Lebanese State

A pattern of systematic destruction pursued by Israel in the current war is becoming clearer by the day, extending in both context and objectives from the previous conflict and pushing entire Lebanese regions and governorates toward a “scorched earth” reality. The scale and nature of the targeting »»»

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Gulf News 3h

In-person classes set to resume across Qatar

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has confirmed that public and private schools are fully prepared to reopen for in-person learning on Sunday, welcoming nearly 417,000 students, the Qatar News Agency reports. The ministry added that all necessary arrangements have been compl»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Trump’s Skepticism Shook NATO: Iran War May Shatter It

The US president “essentially views NATO as an obsolete relic of the Cold War,” and allies’ refusal to help in Iran demonstrates that the US-European defense dynamic as it has existed since the late 1940s “is no longer necessary,” says Joe Siracusa, dean of Global Futures at Australia’s Curtin Univ»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: Military Media 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 Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: M»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar intercepts, neutralizes drones launched from Iran on Saturday: MOD

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was targeted today, Saturday by a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Ministry added that "Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted and neutralized all incoming drones”»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iran Attacks US Navy Support Ship in Port of Salalah in Oman - Military Command

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian armed forces attacked a US Navy support ship in the port of Salalah in Oman at a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the coast of the Islamic Republic, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian milit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi launches National First Line of Defense Forum, Dh100 million training grants to boost emergency readiness

Abu Dhabi: The 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.” The forum is organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response, under the supervision of the»»»

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