Jordan Times 46m

The cost of war and lost chance for development

Wars often show a clear economic contradiction. Huge amounts of money are spent on military operations, while many basic development needs in the world remain underfunded. The current conflict is a clear example. The cost of direct military operations is estimated at about two billion dollars every»»»

Gulf News 52m

UAE banking services not interrupted after evacuations, branch closures, confirms Citibank

Dubai: Citibank said its operations in the UAE continue without interruption after the bank evacuated several buildings and temporarily closed some branches as a safety precaution. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement to Gulf News on Saturday, the bank said t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Missiles strike Kuwaiti airbase, three soldiers injured

Kuwait says two missiles struck the perimeter of Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base wounding three soldiers. A spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Defence Ministry said air defences detected seven missiles over the past 24 hours with three destroyed, while two inflicted minimal damage in areas around the facility. T»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: Meeting held in Baabda to discuss direct negotiations with Israel

President Joseph Aoun has presided over a meeting in Baabda with the Lebanese delegation headed by Simon Karam that will possibly conduct direct, U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel, a diplomatic source told the Lebanese news portal East News. This comes after Beirut was informed of U.S. approva»»»

Naharnet 2h

Will there be a Eid al-Fitr truce in Lebanon?

President Joseph Aoun has proposed a four-pronged initiative that would begin with a truce leading to direct negotiations, either in Cyprus or Paris, under American auspices, Lebanese journalist Salem Zahran said Saturday in a post on X. According to Zahran, the initiative is being seriously consid»»»

Naharnet 2h

France proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

Sputnik 2h

US Could Seek to Stake Claim in Gulf Oil Trade With Kharg Island Attack – Iran Affairs Expert

Given the fact that Iran’s Kharg Island is a vital part of oil trade in the region, any attack upon it could be regarded as an attempt to seize control over a strategic spot in the Persian Gulf, Vladimir Yurtaev, member of the European Society of Experts on Iran Affairs, tells Sputnik. While the ex»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Sources: Trump Rejects Efforts to Launch Iran Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump's administration has rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive US-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts. Iran, for its part, has rejecte»»»

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France24 3h

Trump urges France, UK, China to help open Strait of Hormuz as Iran war enters third week

Two weeks after the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to block the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged France, Britain, China, Japan and South Korea to help secure the shipping lane through which 20% of global oil and gas travels. Iranian strikes hit the US emb»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE evacuates 6,000 Emiratis and companions under emergency plans

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the successful implementation of approved evacuation plans for UAE nationals present in several countries. Approximately 6,000 citizens and their companions were s»»»

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France24 3h

French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq

The French officer killed by an Iranian-made drone on Thursday was part of a Western military contingent working to combat potential jihadists in Iraqi Kurdistan. The killing of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion marks France's first military death in the Middle East war. A French soldier»»»

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France24 3h

NATO defence systems shoot down Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey

Turkey's defence ministry says a ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It's the third such incident since the war began. Turkey's president Erdogan says»»»

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France24 3h

Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa

Scientists warn that proposed shark nets for protecting swimmers near a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could threaten a host of endangered species, calling for a full environmental impact assessment to prevent endangered marine life from becoming casualties of the luxury resort pr»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Two weeks into Iran war: Hormuz oil route at centre of escalating crisis

Dubai: Two weeks after launching a war against Iran that was meant to be swift and decisive, US President Donald Trump is grappling with an escalating conflict, global economic shock and growing questions about Washington’s strategy. What the White House initially envisioned as a focused military c»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Weather update: UAE prepares for ‘Sarayat’ spring disturbances

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience a period of unstable spring weather between March 20 and May 10, a phenomenon locally known as “Sarayat,” according to the Emirates Astronomical Society. The society said the seasonal pattern is characterised by sudden and sometimes strong atmospheric di»»»

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BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Budimex consortium’s tender offer of PLN 1 bln to be reassessed

Budimex said PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe will reexamine and reassess bids in the tender for designing and carrying out works on railway line C-E 20 between Czachówek Wschodni and Pilawa, including a bridge over the Vistula. The move cancels the earlier selection announced on December 5, 2025, when t»»»

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UPI 4h

Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 4, injure at least 15 - UPI.com

Ukrainian experts inspect a shell crater at the site of a Russian strike in Brovary near Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday amid the Russian invasion. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA March 14 (UPI) -- Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight left at least four people dead and 15 injured, Ukrainian President Volodym»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi steps up drive to prepare residents for emergencies

Abu Dhabi authorities have stepped up efforts to strengthen public awareness of emergency response procedures as part of a wider initiative aimed at improving community preparedness. The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) is currently implementing the second phase»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Mohammed bin Salman in Nine Years: Domestic Growth and Global Engagement

Nine years have passed since the royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, appointing Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince. The prince’s presence in a leadership role that reflects the pulse and ambitions of Saudi youth, alongside the guidance of»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Dinosaur Fossils in Brazil Reveal New Giant Species

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain, reinforcing knowledge that land routes once connected parts of South America, Africa and Europe about 120 million years ago. Named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, the species is one of the b»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Israeli and Lebanese envoys to reportedly meet abroad in coming days

Israeli and Lebanese envoys are expected to meet for talks in the coming days and U.S. envoy Jared Kushner is leading the effort on Washington's behalf, Israel's Haaretz daily reported on Friday, quoting two sources familiar with the matter. One source said former Israeli minister Ron Dermer, whom »»»

Sputnik 6h

UK Warship Bobs in Channel Instead of Rushing to Cyprus Where British Base Was Attacked

Following a drone strike on the British base of Akrotiri in Cyprus on March 1, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ordered the warship HMS Dragon to set sail, the Sun reports. But the Royal Navy's destroyer departed the UK waters a week late due to repairs, and went dark by switching off its tracker on »»»

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Al Majalla 6h

How war in Iran is impacting Armenia and Azerbaijan

The launch of US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on 28 February led to a response by the Islamic Republic that has drawn in more than a dozen countries. Less than a week into the conflict, Azerbaijan became one of them. Iran and Azerbaijan share a border, and Azerbaijan has good relations with the »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Son of Ousted Shah Says Ready for Iran Transition 'Under My Leadership'

The exiled son of Iran's last shah who was ousted by the 1979 revolution said on Saturday he was ready to lead a transition "as soon as the Islamic Republic falls". In a message on his social media channels, US-based Reza Pahlavi said he had already been working to select individuals both inside an»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Four Killed in Russian Air Attack on Ukraine

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure outside the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that residentia»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

Hezbollah suffered heavy losses in a war with Israel more than a year ago, but the Iran-backed group has now regrouped only to end up fighting what it has called an "existential battle" and which some warn could be its last. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the militant gro»»»

Gulf News 8h

Flight cancelled? Here’s what OFWs travelling to the Middle East should do

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) travel regularly between the Philippines and the Middle East to return to their jobs. However, flight cancellations can disrupt these journeys, especially during unprecedented circumstances. According to flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), these cancellat»»»

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BBC 8h

More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

More US Marines and warships are expected to be deployed to the Middle East, two officials confirmed to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The officials said the reinforcements were to come from an amphibious ready group and its Marine expeditionary unit, with one official adding that the group would »»»

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BBC 8h

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

Donald Trump has said the US military has bombed a small island off the coast of Iran - home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country's economic lifeline. The US president said Kharg Island's military facilities were "totally obliterated" but that it had held off targeting its oil inf»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and nearby area: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and nearby area: Israeli media 14-03-2026 13:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Macron says France ready to facili»»»

Al Manar 8h

Macron says France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Macron says France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon 14-03-2026 12:39 PM Latest News Urgent News Macron »»»

The Peninsula 9h

UAE air defences engage 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: UAE air defenses intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones today, March 14, 2026. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated this adding that since the start of the Iranian aggression, the country has dealt with 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,600 drones. These attacks h»»»

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