BBC 13m

Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest

Five members of the Iranian women's football team have taken refuge in a safe house in Australia following their elimination in the Asian Cup, sources have told the BBC. The women had been due to fly home, but supporters had raised fears for their safety after the team declined to sing the national»»»

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DW 19m

Why Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows

PoliticsKenyaWhy Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiNew budget allocation for Kenya's State House shows it has surpassed that of many other countries. While there's a caveat to the increase, economists urge stronger accountability and prioritization. https:»»»

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UPI 47m

Istanbul mayor part of 400-person corruption trial in Turkey - UPI.com

Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 55, is among 400 current and former Istanbul city employees on trial in Turkey. He was arrested last year after announcing he planned to run for president. File Photo by Sedat Suna/EPA-EFE March 9 (UPI) -- Istanbul's mayor, a political opponent to Turkish President »»»

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Gulf News 49m

US-Israel-Iran conflict: Key updates in UAE on day 10

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters its tenth day, authorities across the UAE are continuing to roll out precautionary measures designed to keep residents informed, protected and prepared. While the regional situation remains closely monitored, many updates are simply temporary adjustments — from»»»

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Naharnet 56m

Macron visits Cyprus, talks Lebanon with Netanyahu

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides an»»»

Gulf News 1h

'Jalebi Baby’ singer Shweta Subram praises Dubai authorities after Marina Tower debris incident

Dubai: Bollywood singer Shweta Subram, who lives in a Dubai Marina tower affected by debris from a successful air interception, has praised the city’s authorities for their swift response and solid safety measures. “It was impressive how quickly this city's emergency and civil defense services brou»»»

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Al Manar 1h

“Weakened” Hezbollah Still Stands Its Ground, Pounds Israeli Targets

While some rushed to pronounce the Hezbollah Lebanese resistance group “weakened”, its fighters continue to prove otherwise, confronting Israeli enemy advances and pounding Israeli targets with dozens of rockets from an area that was claimed to be disarmed. The Lebanese resistance group’s Military »»»

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UPI 1h

G7 finance ministers meet to discuss releasing emergency oil reserves - UPI.com

A near 14% jump in oil prices overnight due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda. File Photo by Alexandros Michailidis (EU)/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- G7 finance ministers were set to hold an emergency meeting »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Strikes on US Data Hubs Expose Pentagon’s Strategic Blind Spot in Mideast

Iran’s drone attacks on data centers operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) has laid bare the Pentagon’s lack of strategic foresight, military expert Alexander Stepanov from the Institute of Law and National Security, RANEPA, tells Sputnik. "It is striking that such critical facilities as data cente»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

CC-DB co-Floor Leader Denkov Says Budget Extension Law Is Vital for Pay, Pensions

Bulgaria will be left without clarity on paying wages and pensions if no budget extension law is passed, CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told reporters on Monday. It is very important for the extension law to be passed, he said. "We assume the caretaker finance minister knows best what the cal»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Gallup Predicts Vote Redistribution, with 51% of Bulgarians Ready to Go to the Polls on April 19

A nationally representative survey by Gallup International Balkan, published on Monday, indicates a new parliamentary configuration and a redistribution of the vote, with around 51% of respondents declaring readiness to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. The findings show t»»»

bta.bg
BBC 2h

Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect

Police in Norway have released pictures of a suspect linked to an explosion outside the US's embassy in Norway's capital Oslo on Sunday. Two heavily pixelated images taken from surveillance footage show a person with their face concealed, dressed in dark clothing and carrying a backpack. Police sai»»»

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RT 2h

Hungary and Ukraine clash over ‘war mafia’ cash convoy: What we know so far

Hungarian authorities swooped in on two Ukrainian armored trucks near Budapest on Thursday, seizing tens of millions of dollars in cash and nine kilograms of gold, sparking one of the most explosive diplomatic confrontations between the two countries in recent months. The arrest also coincided with»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 2h

Iran intensifies ‘reprehensible aggression’, hits Gulf energy sites

Dubai: Iranian missiles and drones continued to target Gulf countries on Monday, hitting energy facilities and prompting Bahrain’s state oil company to declare force majeure after a strike on its refinery complex. Bahrain’s state-owned energy firm Bapco said its operations had been affected by the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Solving Manila’s housing challenge: Low-cost vertical development works

Manila: Metro Manila’s housing shortage is one of the most visible signs of rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements in this city of 14.8 million people account for roughly 3 million people, or about one in four residents. They have grown along riverbanks, railways, and unused government land for d»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Vikram Bhatt defends Vijay and Trisha and talks loveless relationships

Dubai: Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has weighed in on the intense public scrutiny surrounding South Indian actors Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, urging people to respect their personal lives even as rumours about their dating lives persist. The speculation intensified after Vijay and Trisha were recently see»»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 2h

Israel says ground forces started ‘focused raid’ in south Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said it launched a "focused raid" to eliminate Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure using a brigade combat team under the command of the 36th Division. The military said before they initiated the operation, its forces launched a combined air and ground a»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE intercepts 12 Iranian missiles, 17 drones in today's attack

Dubai: The Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones detected on Monday. According to the ministry, air defences monitored 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 of them, while three fell into the sea. Authorities also detect»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

At least 14 migrants drown off Turkey after a chase ends in a deadly collision

At least 14 migrants drowned on Monday after a boat carrying them collided with a coast guard boat off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast during a chase, officials said. The incident occurred near the coast of Demre, in Antalya province, as the vessel carrying Afghans ignored calls to stop and attempted »»»

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Business-review 2h

UniCredit expands CEE initiative with EUR 2.6 billion financing package for SMEs

Italian banking group UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, allocating more than EUR 2.6 billion in financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and microenterprises in the region by the end of 2027. UniCredit for CEE is a group initiative designed»»»

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Business-review 3h

Romania records 9.5% increase in air passenger traffic in 2025

Air passenger traffic in Romania increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) cited by Agerpres. The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coandă Bu»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 3h

Several expats fly home from Sharjah in humanitarian mission

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Macron Arrives in Cyprus to Discuss Security Amid Middle East War

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the US-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Foreign Ministry Assists 2,600 Bulgarians to Leave Middle East Countries, Iran

According to data from the Situation Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assistance has been provided and continues to be provided to more than 2,600 Bulgarian citizens who have left countries in the Middle East region and Iran, the Ministry said here on Monday. The figures are as of 9:30 a.»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 3h

Israeli Air and Tank Strikes Kills Six Palestinians in Gaza, Medics Say

An Israeli airstrike and tank shelling killed six Palestinians, including two women and a girl, in separate attacks in Gaza City on Sunday, the deadliest incidents in Gaza since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began a week ago, health officials said. Mohamed Abu Selmia, the head of the Al Shifa Hosp»»»

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UPI 3h

Iranian drone strike on Bahrain injures 32, including 4 children - UPI.com

An Iranian drone strike targeting a oil refinery in Bahrain overnight injured 32 cilvilians, four of them children. Image courtesy of UPI March 9 (UPI) -- At least 32 people were injured, including four children, in an Iranian drone strike on Bahrain overnight, the largest casualty toll sustained b»»»

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Gulf News 3h

DIFC delivers 600,000 sq ft of offices ahead of schedule

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday, announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, a new commercial office development delivered ahead of schedule. This comes as demand for office space in the district continues to rise. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 3h

Pelicot joins Paris march as rallies across world mark International Women's Day

Gisèle Pelicot joined tens of thousands of protesters in the French capital on Sunday as women across the world marked International Women's Day with rallies for equal rights, female empowerment and an end to gender-based discrimination. Many events also denounced the war in the Middle East sparked»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: Macron

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Inside Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja’s refreshingly simple Iftar at home: 'I married twice, had my twins at 42'

Dubai: “We don’t eat a lot while ending our fast during Ramadan,” says Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, reaching for a single date and a glass of water on her table. “You start with something small and then you go pray. After that, we come back for the main meal.” It is a moment of quiet simplicit»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran doubles down on hardline rule with Mojtaba Khamenei

Dubai: Iran’s decision to elevate Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader signals that the Islamic Republic intends to maintain its hardline course even as US and Israeli air strikes pound the country and regional tensions escalate. For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been one of the most enigmatic figures »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Man dies in run-over on Sheikh Zayed Road after stepping out of car on shoulder

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a stern warning to motorists against stopping on road shoulders unnecessarily, urging drivers to move vehicles to the nearest safe parking area during breakdowns or emergencies. Authorities emphasised that unjustified stopping on the shoulder is a serious traffic vio»»»

gulfnews.com
TAP 4h

Cumulative workers remittances grow 6.7% in first two month of 2026 (BCT)

Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- Cumulative workers' remittances grew 6.7% in the first two month of 2026, totalling TND 1.4 billion, Monetary and financial indiactors released recently by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) show.Tourism receipts followed suit,...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Media Review: March 9

The topic of rising fuel prices on the international market dominates Monday's news media, with dailies and online media reporting various crude oil prices, ranging from USD 90 to over USD 120 per barrel. ECONOMY 24 Chasa’s front-page story is about the effect of the war in the Middle East on price»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil prices surge as markets react to escalating conflict

Dubai: Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began choking global supplies, pushing energy markets into one of their sharpest rallies in years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed about 11% to »»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 4h

Sharp temperature drop expected in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A sharp change in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan on March 10–11, Kyrgyzhydromet reported. Rain and snow are forecast on March 10, with snow expected in foothill and mountainous areas. On March 11, intermittent snowfall is expected, with heavy precipitation in some areas. In several di»»»

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EU Observer 4h

How Belgian bureaucracy shattered one Rwandan genocide survivor’s life after botched deportation

EU interior ministers meeting in Brussels last week weighed up new ways to boost deportations from the bloc and encourage migrants to return home voluntarily. Nicholas Ioannides, representing the Cypriot EU presidency, described such voluntary returns as “humane, dignified, and cost-effective.” Yet»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Investigation further suggests US struck Iranian school, killing 165

The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video "appears to contradict" U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. It comes as mounting evidence points to»»»

BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com