Gulf News 20m

Oil prices decline slightly as Mideast war enters Day 14 amid Iran's Hormuz threats: Diplomacy to show a way out?

Oil prices experienced slight declines on Friday (March 13, 2026) following extreme volatility that saw crude rates to skyrockets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a key US crude oil benchmark, was a trading at around $95.11 per barrel (down -0.62 or -0.65%) and Brent crude at approximately $100.1 pe»»»

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Gulf News 32m

AI in warfare: When machines begin to shape the battlefield

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an extraordinary pace, penetrating multiple fields with machines capable of simulating human abilities, from collecting and analysing information to drawing conclusions and making decisions. This rapid progress is reshaping both civilian and military con»»»

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BBC 52m

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

France is preparing to vote in town council elections, whose results will be closely analysed for trends ahead of next year's presidential votes. A strong showing for Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) would be a boost for the nationalist right - even as she awaits a judicial decision on whether s»»»

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Al Manar 56m

Islamic Resistance fighters launched an air attack with swarms of attack drones on the Sharagha and Yiftah barracks: Statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters launched an air attack with swarms of attack drones on the Sharagha and Yiftah barracks: Statement 26 13-03-202»»»

BBC 58m

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

When Sinners director Ryan Coogler went to the movies as a child, he would smuggle in some snacks - and get particularly creative with the cinema's drinks machine. "I'm not a big soda person, but when they started to let you mix and match the drinks, I got involved with that," he told Amy Poehler's»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US Air Force KC-135 Aircraft Goes down in Western Iraq

A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a key aerial refueling aircraft, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during a mission supporting ongoing military aggression against Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the incident involved two aircraft, with one going down in friendly airspace and »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain intercepts, destroys 114 missiles, 190 drones since start of Iranian attacks

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that air defences have intercepted and destroyed 114 ballistic missiles and 190 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain since the onset of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA)»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles, 26 UAVs

ABU DHABI: The UAE air defence systems on 12 March intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 UAVs. Also Read: UAE air defences intercept six »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Airways adds new destinations, updates its Limited flight schedule

Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected by the current disruption, and to help them reunite »»»

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UPI 2h

Americans cutting back on all expenses to pay for healthcare - UPI.com

More than one-third of Americans make trade-offs on spending money for daily needs in order to afford access to healthcare and medication, a Gallup survey found. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- People in the United States are roiling budgets, skipping meals, stret»»»

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BBC 2h

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes will be training agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week, the UFC and FBI say. Current and former UFC fighters will visit the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a "training seminar" for senior FBI sta»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Regional tensions fail to dampen Ramadan spirit in Qatar

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Ramadan has long been one of the most cherished periods of the year in Qatar, defined by spirituality, hospitality, and deep-rooted social traditions. This year, however, the holy month has unfolded against an unusual and tense backdrop. The ongoing regional conflict and the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QA transports 300 tonnes of vital goods to Qatar since beginning of March

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has made the necessary arrangements to ensure the arrival of essential goods to Qatar since the beginning of March, transporting nearly 300 tonnes of vital supplies to the country. The shipments include medicines, baby milk, fresh food such as meat, fish»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MOI says air quality in Qatar reaches 100% with no indicators of pollution

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) confirmed that environmental monitoring indicators reported that air quality in Qatar has reached 100 percent, noting that environmental monitoring stations across various regions of the country operate around the clock to ensure accurate and continuous monitori»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, Central Command confirms

A Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling stratotanker aircraft went "down" in friendly air space Iraq, the US Central Command confirmed. Two aircraft were reportedly involved in the incident. One went down in western Iraq, the second landed safely. The incident was not due to hostile or friendly fire, Cen»»»

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UPI 3h

Retired U.S. Air Force major general missing in New Mexico for 2 weeks - UPI.com

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland has been missing since February 27. File Photo courtesy of the FBI March 12 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in New Mexico said they've been searching for a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force major general who was reported missing last month. Willia»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What crude oil the world produces — why some barrels are more valuable

Dubai: Crude oil is often discussed as a single commodity. In reality, the oil traded in global markets exists in dozens of different grades, each with distinct physical characteristics that determine how easily it can be refined and what fuels it ultimately produces. Sign up for our daily business»»»

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BBC 3h

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Nasa says it's on track to launch its Artemis II mission in early April, which will see astronauts fly around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The rocket had been set to blast off in March, but after a helium leak was discovered it was returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building in »»»

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MIA 3h

PM: Citizens should not worry about fuel shortages

Skopje, 12 March 2026 (MIA) — Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday the country has plenty of fuel, pointing out record-high sales caused by neighbors crossing the border for cheaper gas. In an interview with Ora24 TV, Mickoski said the country recorded its highest fuel consumption in his»»»

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BBC 4h

'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon

The war between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing to escalate, with hundreds of people killed in Lebanon and hundreds of thousands more forced from their homes since the beginning of the month. Much of Israel's air and ground operations have focused on the south of Lebanon. The BBC spent Wednesday»»»

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BBC 4h

Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel, according to a statement attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. His message was broadcast on Iranian state TV, but Khamenei did not appear in person. His message was instead read out by a »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Greece's Defence Minister Discusses Middle East Conflict with Bulgarian PM, Defence Minister

Greece's National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias was on a one-day visit to Sofia on Thursday at the invitation of Bulgaria's caretaker Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov. During his visit, Dendias met with members of the cabinet to discuss the military conflict in the Middle East and its potentia»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israeli strikes on Lebanon: Latest developments

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, as it threatened to seize territory in Lebanon if Hezbollah did not stop its attacks. The Israeli military announced "a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure across Beirut", with AFPTV footage showing dark smoke rising into th»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Hezbollah, Israel Trade Evacuation Warnings as Ground Campaign Remains Unclear

Hezbollah and the Israeli military have entered a new phase of the conflict in southern Lebanon, marked by a sharp escalation in missile fire that began late Wednesday. Israel responded by widening evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon to areas north of the Litani River and south of the Zahrani R»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iran, Hezbollah ‘Parallel Missile War’: Tactic to Confuse Israel or War of Attrition?

The war in the region is showing a striking military shift, with Iran and Hezbollah launching missiles simultaneously toward Israel, signaling a move from sporadic attacks to coordinated fire across two fronts. The step reflects an effort to impose new military equations and generate simultaneous p»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

UAE air defenses engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 1,540 UAVs, 15 cruise missiles since start of 'Iranian aggression'

Doha: The UAE air defense systems on Thursday, March 12, engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran, the UAE Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defenses have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1»»»

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Sana 6h

TotalEnergies halts production in Qatar, Iraq, and UAE amid intensifying regional war

Paris, March 12 (SANA) French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday that it has suspended, or is preparing to suspend, a significant portion of its production operations in Qatar, Iraq, and several offshore facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The company cited the escalating military»»»

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BBC 6h

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total of vessels attacked since the start of the war to 18, according to reports by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the maritime intelligence company Vanguard. It comes as Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamene»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Bulgarian MiG-29, Greek F-16 Fighter Aircraft Conduct Joint Training Flights

MiG-29 aircraft crews from the Bulgarian Air Force (BAF) and F-16 aircraft from the Greek Air Force conducted joint training flights, the Bulgarian Air Force said on Thursday. The main objectives training flights were related to achieving better coordination and interoperability in conducting cross»»»

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UPI 6h

Watch: Pig with 1.1 million Instagram followers earns Guinness World Record - UPI.com

March 12 (UPI) -- A 4-year-old porcine social media star living in California earned the Guinness World Records title for the most followers on Instagram for a pig: 1.1 million. The record-keeping organization said Merlin the Pig had 1.1 million followers on Instagram as of Feb. 23, earning him the»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sheikh Mohammed offers condolences to the Sultan of Oman on the passing of Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has offered condolences to the Sultanate of Oman following the death of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. In a post on his official account on X, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his »»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE's air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on March 12

The UAE air defence systems today engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence tweeted. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 drones. These attacks have resulte»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

Death toll of Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Baida in Beirut rises to 12 – Ya Libnan

Share: People inspect a damaged car in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Ramlet al-Baida at Corniche Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY The death t»»»

Al Manar 7h

New Hezbollah Military Operations Target Israeli Army, Settlements

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon continued on Thursday confronting the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, carrying out several attacks on the Zionist soldiers and settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. As part of the warning issued»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message raises questions: Who’s calling the shots?

Dubai: Iran’s new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public message since taking office, but the unusual manner in which it was delivered — and his continued absence from public view — has raised fresh questions about who is truly directing the country’s war strategy. Instea»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Lebanon village wants army protection from Israel and Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Hundreds of people buried their parish priest Father Pierre Rai who was killed by Israeli shelling while inspecting the site of an attack. © Rabih DAHER / AFP After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for »»»

BBC 8h

Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

Prosecutors in Italy are seeking charges against the parents of a nine-year-old girl alleged to have been infected with HIV and deprived of medical care for years. The girl's mother is said to have hidden her HIV-positive status during pregnancy and travelled to Spain to give birth in 2017. The cou»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Aleksic, members of parliamentary friendship group with Egypt meet with Egyptian ambassador

BELGRADE - The head of Serbia's parliamentary friendship group with Egypt Zagorka Aleksic and group members Stasa Stojanovic and Zivota Starcevic met with Egyptian Ambassador to Belgrade Ahmed Salama Soliman on Thursday. The meeting took place in the National Assembly building. "Aleksic recounted t»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Why filming drone interceptions and posting them online can be dangerous

Sharjah: Recording aerial threats or air defence interceptions on smartphones and sharing the footage on social media could unintentionally provide valuable intelligence to attackers, a UAE data analyst has warned. Mohammad Al Shehi, data analyst and lecturer at the Higher Colleges of Technology, s»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar Airways transports nearly 300 tonnes of essential goods to Qatar since beginning of March

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that since the beginning of March it has made the necessary arrangements to ensure the arrival of essential goods to the State of Qatar, with approximately 300 tons of essential goods being transported to the country, including health medicines, baby milk, fresh»»»

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Business-review 8h

BYD launches world’s fastest EV charger and most advanced power battery

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, is ready to break down the final barriers to truly widespread adoption of EVs through its self-developed FLASH Charging, delivering up to 1500kW through a single connector, and the second generation of its iconic Blade Battery. BYD FLASH»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Vucic to meet with EDF chairman on Friday

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with the chairman and CEO of the French power company EDF Bernard Fontana in Belgrade on Friday. The meeting in the building of the General Secretariat of the President of the Republic is scheduled for 9 am, the presidential press office has a»»»

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BBC 8h

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

The price of oil rarely makes it into dinner table conversation. But over the last two weeks it has dominated headlines, with huge and unusual rises and falls starting to feel like the new norm. It is currently trading over a third higher than before the conflict began, pushed up by air strikes on »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Caretaker Government Prepares Targeted Measures to Offset Fuel Price Rise

The caretaker government is preparing targeted measures to support vulnerable households and businesses in response to rising fuel prices, it was announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government has been working intensively o»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

LIA holds Paris meeting to discuss reinvesting cash reserves in time deposits - previously frozen by Security Council Resolution

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported yesterday that its Chairman and CEO, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, held a meeting on the same day in Paris, with the Libyan Ambassador to France and several officials from the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Treasury. The meeting focused on discussi»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE affirms safety and unity of citizens and residents

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reaffirmed the safety of all citizens, expatriate residents and visitors, underscoring the solidarity that unites the country under the guidance of its wise leadership. The Ministry of Interior shared a video message emphasising that the UAE remains safe and secure, and that »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Infringement Procedure Against Bulgaria on Access to Justice for Air Quality Closed, Environment Ministry Says

The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure against Bulgaria concerning the removal of barriers to access to justice in relation to air quality plans under the Air Quality Directive, the Ministry of Environment and Water said on its website on Thursday. The EC's decision was taken»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Israeli enemy renews air raids on Beirut’s Dahieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy renews air raids on Beirut’s Dahieh 12-03-2026 17:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gather»»»

Al Manar 9h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established occupation site in Mount Blat, southern Lebanon, with a rocket barrage: Statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established occupation site in Mount Blat, southern»»»

BBC 9h

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

Warning: This story contains graphic sexual descriptions. "If I had disobeyed my mother and gone to New York, what might have happened to me?" asks Gláucia Fekete. In 2004, as a 16-year-old living in the Brazilian countryside, she was taking her first steps in the modelling world. She says French m»»»

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