Is Dubai finished? A millionaire Mecca meets the harsh reality of great power politics
Dubai, the city of clean, safe streets, discreet banks, abundant air travel options and red carpets rolled out for the rich, is watching its reputation unravel under the weight of foreign military ambitions. The most populous city of the United Arab Emirates is paying the price of the US-Israeli wa»»»
Fighting drones with drones: Ukraine’s playbook for modern air defence
After four years of relentless war, Ukraine has learned a thing or two about defending its homeland, often achieving interception rates approaching 90 percent against Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones. Today, Kyiv is offering to share that hard-earned battlefield expertise with Gulf states seekin»»»
UAE travel update: Air India, Air India Express reduce Dubai flights, Abu Dhabi services cancelled
Airlines have scaled back several flights to and from the UAE following the latest directives from airport authorities, affecting operations by Air India and Air India Express. Multiple services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been cancelled or reduced, while a limited number of flights continue to ope»»»
Flying from UAE today? Check flight status, timings, destinations and rebooking
Air travel in the UAE continues under a reduced schedule due to ongoing regional airspace restrictions. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are operating limited flights to key destinations, with passengers advised to check their flight status, ensure bookings are confirmed, and follow offic»»»
Trump Urges Countries Importing Oil Through Strait of Hormuz to Secure Strait
US President Donald called on countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure security of the strait, promising US assistance and coordination. "Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — A LOT!" Trump said on »»»
Israel Tells US It Faces Severe Shortage of Interceptor Missiles - Reports
Israeli authorities have informed the United States that they were experiencing a severe shortage of ballistic missile interceptors amid the conflict with Iran, Semafor reported citing unnamed US officials. According to the publication, Israel entered the conflict with Iran already low on intercept»»»
Trump Admits Zelensky Complicating Ukrainian Settlement Deal
US President Donald Trump said that it was easier to negotiate a Ukrainian settlement with Russian President Vladimir Putin than with Volodymyr Zelensky. "Far more difficult to make a deal with [Zelensky than with Putin]," Trump said in a phone interview with NBC News. "I’m surprised that Zelensky »»»
Saudi Arabia announces deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrims' departures ahead of Hajj season
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key deadlines for the current Umrah season, including the final dates for visa issuance, entry and departure of pilgrims. The ministry said the last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal, while pilgrims must enter the»»»
French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: President Macron during a G7 meeting last week. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes / Pool / AFP via Getty Images 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 »»»
Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family
Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»
Dubai Chambers’ Building Materials Group hosts ‘Solidarity Suhoor’ expressing unity, gratitude in UAE leadership
Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»
Digital knowledge is a child’s right and a national responsibility
Every generation grows up in a world shaped by the tools and knowledge of its time. Today’s children are growing up in a digital world that influences how they learn, how they communicate and how they understand the realities around them. If we recognise education as a fundamental right of every ch»»»
FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»
Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
Warning - this article contains a graphic description of the aftermath of an explosion. As Israel continues to attack targets connected to Hezbollah in Lebanon, the BBC visited the remains of a home where eight members of a family, including three children, were killed in a strike. The yellow flag »»»
Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict
Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause "even greater destruction" in his country. He said Ukraine needed air-defence systems regardless of what was happening elsewhere. The US-Israeli war with Iran has led to many air-d»»»
Qatar Airways updates flight destinations for March 15 until 18
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 »»»
Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war
Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QC set to launch ‘27th Night Challenge’ today
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) will launch the ‘27th Night Challenge’ on Sunday evening under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event on YouTube dedicated to life-saving medical i»»»
QRCS fundraising drive makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives
Tribune News Network Doha Apart from the Ramadan iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters or crises wo»»»
“In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct clashes with Israeli enemy forces in the city of Khiam, using light and medium weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. The clashes are ongoing as of the time of this statement,” statement 46 mentioned - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Security situation is stable: Minister
QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»
Conflicting reports on 'French plan' to end Lebanon war
France's foreign ministry said Saturday there was "no French plan" to stop the fighting in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. "France has supported the Lebanese authorities' openness to direct talks with Israel and has offered to facilitate them," said a minist»»»
Hezbollah says engaged in 'direct clashes' with Israeli forces in south Lebanon
Hezbollah said it was involved in "direct clashes" with Israeli forces in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam late on Saturday. In a statement, it said the clashes were ongoing, having started at 9:20 pm (1920 GMT) and involved "light and medium weapons as well as rocket-propelled projectiles". It »»»
France reportedly 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»»»
UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respon»»»
At 21:45 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Fatima Gate on the Lebanese-Palestinian border in the town of Kfarkela for the second time with artillery shells: statement 45 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»
At 19:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border for the third time with a rocket barrage: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan hill»»»
At 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy artillery position in the settlement of Dishon with a rocket barrage: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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War’s Economic Shock Spreads to Global Energy Markets and Shipping
Capitals, March 14 (SANA) – The economic fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war is increasingly spilling into global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions, shipping security, and rising fuel prices worldwide. The conflict, now entering its third week, has placed t»»»
After spotting a force of the Israeli enemy army advancing towards Al-Awida hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 18:00 on Saturday 14/03/2026 with a guided missile and achieved confirmed hits: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Former President Radev on Board of Peace: Bulgaria Should Support Conflict Resolution Initiatives but Based on International Law
Approached by journalists here on Saturday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that Bulgaria must support all initiatives aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, but this must be based on a clear analysis of the country's responsibilities and commitments, and above all on internatio»»»
Spotlight - Literature in time of crisis: world-renowned writer Azar Nafisi speaks to France 24
France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Azar Nafisi, Iranian-American writer, whose best-selling book "Reading Lolita in Tehran" remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over one hundred weeks. They discuss the role of literature and its subversive power in a time of war. Produced by »»»
At 19:30 on Saturday, 14/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the Khiam detention center with a rocket salvo: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:30 on Saturday, 14/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the Kh»»»
At 19:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an armed Israeli armed glider over the town of Sharqiyah in southern Lebanon using appropriate weapons: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an armed Israeli armed glider over the town of Sharqiyah in sou»»»
At 19:30 on Saturday, 14/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Metula site with a rocket salvo: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:30 on Saturday, 14/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Metula site wit»»»
At 19:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established site in Al-Hamames Hill, south of the city of Khiam, with a barrage of rockets: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established s»»»
At 19:35 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established site in Al-Hamames Hill, south of the city of Khiam, for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:35 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established s»»»
At 16:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers north of Aqaba Rab Thalathin on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 16:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers north of Aqaba Rab Th»»»
At 17:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan Hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 17:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan Hill»»»
After spotting an Israeli tank attempting to advance towards the eastern entrance of the town of Taybeh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 18:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with a guided missile, resulting in its destruction and confirmed casualties: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After spotting an Israeli tank attempting to advance towards the eastern entrance of the town of Taybeh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border,»»»
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»»»
German philosopher and social critic Habermas dies at 96
Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers and public intellectuals in post-war Germany, has died aged 96. Habermas, who began teaching philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt in the 1960s, vocally supported the student revolt at West German universities at the time. »»»
WHO confirms 12 health workers killed in strike on Lebanon health centre
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says a total of 14 health workers have been killed in attacks in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency had confirmed that 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in a strike »»»
Fitch affirms Qatar’s strong ‘AA’ credit rating with stable outlook
DOHA: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the sovereign credit rating of Qatar at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong financial position, high national income, and promising long-term growth prospects driven by expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. The rating reflects»»»
Fitch Affirms ‘AA’ Credit Rating for Qatar
Fitch Ratings affirmed Qatar's long-term foreign-currency rating at "AA" and a "stable" outlook on Friday, saying its strong balance sheet and plans to sharply increase LNG output should help cushion the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict. The US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipme»»»