Al Manar 1m

Lebanese Health Ministry says two people martyred, one injured in Israeli strikes on the southern coastal city of Sidon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says two people martyred, one injured in Israeli strikes on the southern coastal city of Sidon 18-03-2026 11:24 AM»»»

Gulf News 4m

Trump weighs riskiest Iran mission yet: Race to seize nuclear fuel

Dubai: As the war with Iran intensifies, US President Donald Trump is increasingly focused on what may be the most dangerous decision of the conflict — whether to launch a ground operation to seize or destroy Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Repeatedly over recent days, Trump has argued»»»

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Al Awsat 7m

Lebanon War Leaves a Classroom of Children Hurt or Dead Every Day, UN Says

War in Lebanon has wounded or killed the equivalent of one classroom of children daily and robbed the remainder of their sense of normalcy since it began two weeks ago, a top official of the UN children's agency said. According to Lebanese health ministry figures, at least 111 children have been ki»»»

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Business-review 10m

BR Analysis | Media agency model adapts to shifting market expectations

2025 brought massive consolidation in the media industry through Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG). Following the mega-merger, Omnicom became the world’s largest advertising holding company, leading to significant restructuring, the retirement of legacy agency networks DDB, FCB, and »»»

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Gulf News 11m

We will bounce back very, very quickly, says Dubai Airports CEO

Dubai: Dubai Airports has facilitated the journeys of over one million passengers in the past 17 days, even as airspace closures and regional tensions disrupted operations, CEO Paul Griffiths told CNN’s Becky Anderson. Griffiths said Dubai International Airport (DXB) has handled over one million pa»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Nepal's 'Icefall Doctors' Fix Everest Route for Spring Season

Highly skilled mountaineers known in Nepal as "icefall doctors" have begun fixing ropes and ladders on Mount Everest to prepare for the coming spring climbing season, officials said Wednesday. The team has reached the base camp before starting work on the treacherous Khumbu Icefall, a constantly sh»»»

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TAP 21m

Tunisia-Niger Business Forum next April 1 in Tunis

Tunis, March 18 (TAP)- The Tunisia-Niger Business Forum is slated to be held next April 1 in Tunis, on the initiative of the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX).Stronger economic and trade relations with Niger are sought in addition to long-term...»»»

Gulf News 23m

India mandates 60% seats without extra charges on flights

Dubai: India has moved to curb rising passenger complaints over airline seat fees, directing carriers to make at least 60% of seats on every flight available at no additional cost, in a step aimed at improving fairness and transparency for flyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

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Al Manar 26m

The widening gap between the Israeli army’s denials and the reality of missile barrage has deeply eroded public trust: Israeli media cites study - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The widening gap between the Israeli army’s denials and the reality of missile barrage has deeply eroded public trust: Israeli media cites »»»

Sputnik 27m

Iran Unleashes 'Dancing Missile' on Enemies: Here's Why Sejjil is a Game Changer

On Sunday, Tehran launched the two-stage solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) against US and Israeli positions during the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4. Nicknamed the "dancing missile" for its unpredictable flight path, the Sejjil is designed to do one thing: bypass multi-layere»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

Türkiye Says NATO Deploying More Defenses to Guard Southern Base

NATO ‌is deploying another US Patriot missile defense system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Türkiye, which has NATO's second-largest army and ne»»»

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UPI 36m

Cesar Chavez Day events canceled following sexual abuse allegations - UPI.com

Cesar Chavez, the late labor and civil rights activist seen here in February 1979 talking to a crowd in Calexico, Calif., has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, prompting events to be held later this month in his honor to be canceled. File Photo by Mark Loundy/UPI | License Photo March »»»

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Al Manar 38m

11 Civil Defense members injured in Israeli strike near their health center in the southern city of Nabatieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 11 Civil Defense members injured in Israeli strike near their health center in the southern city of Nabatieh 18-03-2026 10:10 AM Latest New»»»

Naharnet 43m

Israeli strikes hit car in Sidon, killing at least one person

Three Israeli strikes on Wednesday hit a car in the center of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported. An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defense headquarters and the seaside road, where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars. »»»

Naharnet 43m

Aoun calls for unity, warns against sectarian incitement

President Joseph Aoun called Wednesday for unity and solidarity and the rejection of division and sectarian provocation, hours after Israel flattened an apartment building in central Beirut and killed ten people in other neighborhoods of the city. Israel's military claimed the building in Bashoura »»»

Naharnet 43m

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut's Zoqaq al-Blat, Basta, Bashoura

Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least ten people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said two strikes in the early hours of Wednesday hit an apartment in the cent»»»

Al Awsat 43m

What to Know About Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant After Report of Projectile Hitting Its Complex

Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the country, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages. Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the inciden»»»

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RT 43m

Senior EU official rebukes Zelensky over Orban threat

European Council President Antonio Costa has rebuked Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky over a recent threat directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelensky suggested earlier this month that he could dispatch the Ukrainian military to “speak” with a “certain person” in the EU – widely understo»»»

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RT 43m

Nazis honored in EU country’s capital

Hundreds of people marched in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday to commemorate Latvians who served in a Waffen SS unit for Nazi Germany during World War II. While the country’s law bans the public display of Nazi symbols and glorification of Nazism, the annual march is permitted to proceed under t»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Dubai property services served over 560,000 customers in 2025

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate services sector is seeing sustained growth, with new data indicating rising activity in permits, valuations, and customer transactions, reinforcing the market’s operational depth and transparency. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of»»»

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Gulf News 47m

UAE's Red Rock Technology invests $10M in AI 'Brain' for global food security

Dubai: Red Rock Technology has committed a $10 million investment to develop Seedelligence, an artificial intelligence architecture designed to power the National Food & Seed Sovereignty Institute and its future global locations. Unlike conventional agritech systems, where artificial intelligence m»»»

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UPI 48m

Seoul stocks jump over 5 pct on chip rally - UPI.com

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks surged more than 5 percent on a semiconductor rally. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks surged more than 5 percent Wednesday, on a semiconductor rally boosted by the ongoing U.S. chip giant Nvi»»»

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Al Awsat 55m

About 90 Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz Despite the War

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many of the vessels that passed »»»

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Al Awsat 55m

China Makes Energy Security ‘Reunification’ Offer to Taiwan Amid Middle East War

China offered on ‌Wednesday what it said would be energy stability to Taiwan if it agreed to Beijing's rule, part of a campaign by China to convince the island of the benefits of "reunification", which it has long rejected. Governments around the world are scrambling for alternative energy supplies»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 60m

Vazrazhdane Calls for Parliamentary Position on Carbon Emissions Trading Ahead of EU Summit

At the start of Wednesday’s plenary sitting, the Vazrazhdane party called in a declaration for the National Assembly of Bulgaria to formulate Bulgaria’s position on carbon emissions trading ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting on March 19, 2026. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, MP»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 60m

Electronic Governance Minister Sharkov Meets OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Representatives

Caretaker Electronic Governance Minister George Sharkov and his political cabinet held a meeting with representatives of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission regarding the early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, the Ministry of Electronic Governance said in a press release on Wednes»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors

Iran lashed out following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel on Wednesday, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. »»»

Al Awsat 1h

South Korea Says it Secures Priority UAE Crude

South Korea has secured a pledge from the United Arab Emirates to supply 24 million barrels of crude oil, its presidential office said on Wednesday, as authorities roll out measures to cushion the economy from fallout from the Middle East conflict. Kang Hoon-sik, President Lee Jae Myung's chief of »»»

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UPI 1h

Taiwan changes 'Korea' to 'S. Korea' in immigration system in protest over Seoul's labeling of it as China - UPI.com

Taiwan said Wednesday it changed South Korea's name in its immigration systems in response to being identified as part of China. In this 2023 photo, a Taiwanese flag flies over Liberty Square Arch in Taipei. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Taiwan said Wednesday it has changed South»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Eid shopping in 2026: What's changed this year

Dubai: As Eid Al Fitr fast approaches, residents and expatriates in the UAE have started their Eid shopping ahead, balancing great anticipation with practical planning to avoid last-minute crowds. From malls to neighbourhood markets, the spirit of the season remains visible amid ongoing development»»»

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Novinite 1h

Payment Innovation and Consumer Trust in Real-Money Casinos

In the fast-paced world of digital news, we constantly track advancements that impact daily life – from political shifts to technological breakthroughs. One area where innovation and consumer confidence are inextricably linked is online payments, particularly within the real-money casino sector. As»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Military Says Its Tank Fire Hit UN Lebanon Base, Regrets Incident

Israel's military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand. Initial findings by an internal UN inquiry had suggested Israel was behind th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Says Nuclear Doctrine Unlikely to Change, Hormuz Strait Needs New Protocol

Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday, cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express his view on the matter. Former Supreme Leader Al»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Remittances surge past $3b in January as Filipinos abroad send more money home

Dubai: Overseas Filipinos (OFs) have continued to contribute greatly to the Philippine economy, with cash remittances rising to $3.02 billion in January this year, a 3.5 percent increase from $2.92 billion recorded in the same month last year. The growth has highlighted the resilience of Filipinos »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Gulf countries continue intercepting missiles as regional tension enters 19th day

Doha, Qatar: Some Gulf countries have reportedly been attacked today morning, March 18, 2026. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defense announced interception of missile attack targeting the country. Similar reports of interception and destroying drones came from UAE and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Iran will »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Macron Risks Forced Exit After Trump Remarks, Russian FM Spox Warns

French President Emmanuel Macron risks losing his position, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on yesterday’s statement by US President Donald Trump. “I have another question—will the Venezuelan scenario or the Iranian scenario be applied to Macron? In fact, that »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli strikes hit car in Sidon, killing at least one person

Three Israeli strikes on Wednesday hit a car in the center of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported. An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defense headquarters and the seaside road, where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars. »»»

Naharnet 1h

At least 6 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut's Zoqaq al-Blat, Basta, Bashoura

Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least six people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said two strikes in the early hours of Wednesday hit an apartment in the cent»»»

Al Awsat 1h

UN Watchdog Says Projectile Struck Iran Nuclear Power Plant

The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Disneyland Abu Dhabi stays on course: Miral

Dubai: Plans to bring Disneyland to Abu Dhabi are moving forward, with Miral Group’s chief reaffirming commitment to the project in a public message that signals continued momentum on one of the region’s most closely watched developments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

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Novinite 1h

Over 2,000 Coal Jobs Vanish in Bulgaria as Low-Carbon Transition Hits Hard

Over 2,000 jobs in Bulgaria’s coal sector have been lost amid the ongoing shift toward a low-carbon economy, CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov reported at a labor market forum focused on the energy transition. He noted that roughly 1,000 jobs disappeared in the Maritsa Basin alone, while other region»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Cuba Vows ‘Unbreakable Resistance’ as US Pressure Mounts

Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. Cuba's government is under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Executes Man it Accused of Spying for Mossad

Iran’s judiciary said Wednesday it executed a man it accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. The judiciary’s Mizan news agency identified the man as Kourosh Keyvani. It alleged he “provided images and information on sensitive locations” to the Mossad. Keyvani was the first public»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Missile Fire Kills Two in Central Israel

An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, with the national railway company announcing shrapnel impact disrupted train services. Authorities reported that falling munitions had hit multiple sites in central Israel in the overnight bar»»»

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BBC 1h

Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut

An Israeli strike has destroyed a building in central Beirut, as missiles continue to hit areas far from where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group has its strongest presence. A BBC team was jolted awake around 05:00 (03:00 GMT) by the sound of the blast. The Israeli military had issued a warning at »»»

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Gulf News 1h

US oil exports explode: Top buyers revealed

The US has emerged as the world's biggest oil supplier months before the war with Iran started. The United States has officially become one of the planet’s top oil exporters, shipping a staggering 3.9 billion barrels of crude and petroleum products in 2025 alone, according to fresh US Energy Inform»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Building collapses after Israeli strike in Beirut

Dubai: A residential building collapsed in central Beirut early Wednesday after an Israeli airstrike struck the densely populated Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, Lebanese officials said. The attack reportedly killed at least six people and caused significant damage in an area located near government o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Where to go and what to do across UAE

The United Arab Emirates welcomes the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr with a festive atmosphere filled with artistic shows, cultural festivals, and family-oriented activities across public spaces, shopping malls, and entertainment destinations. These venues have been beautifully adorned with lights»»»

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Al Manar 2h

In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00:10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Khanouq area of ​​the border village of Aitaroun with a rocket salvo: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00:10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli en»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Iraq Resumes Limited Oil Exports via Türkiye

Iraq announced on Wednesday it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through the Turkish port of Ceyhan after the country's output plunged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. A founding member of the OPEC cartel, crude oil sales make up 90 percent of Iraq's budget revenues. Before »»»

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