Gulf News 3m

Fake part-time job offers target UAE residents

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

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BBC 5m

FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage

The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to revoke broadcasters' licences after Donald Trump criticised their coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. In an interview with the BBC's US partner CBS News, Brendan Carr said broadcasters' licences are not a "property r»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Israel systematically destroyed over 93% of Gaza Strip cemeteries amid ongoing genocide, warns Watchdog

Gaza: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) said it has documented that the Israeli army destroyed 93.5% of cemeteries in the Gaza Strip, either completely or partially, in the context of the ongoing genocide since October 2023. In a statement, Euro-Med Monitor said the systematic target»»»

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UPI 14m

Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement - UPI.com

A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

CBSE cancels Class XII exams in Gulf countries amid regional situation

DOHA: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several Gulf countries due to the ongoing regional situation. According to the latest update, the decision applies to can»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Amir receives telephone call from Egyptian President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Sunday from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, the Egyptian President reiterated his country's condemnation of the continued blatant attacks against the Sta»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Hamas Official Said Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

A Hamas source said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon on Sunday killed an official from the Palestinian group as Hezbollah said it fired an "advanced missile" at an air base near Tel Aviv. Israel said no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the latest war which has been raging for two wee»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Israel Says ‘No Interceptor Shortage’ After Reports of Scarcity as Iranian Missiles Injure at Least 8

An Israeli military source on Sunday denied media reports that Israel was running low on missile interceptors crucial to its air defenses, adding that the army was "continuously monitoring the situation". Citing US officials, news outlet Semafor had reported that Israel had informed the United Stat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

Prime minister, Egyptian FM review developments in military escalation in the region and its dangerous repercussions

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani receivedMinister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs of the sister Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty. During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Iraq Says Kurdish Authorities Refusing to Let It Send Oil Through Their Pipeline

Iraq’s oil ministry said the Kurdistan Regional Government had refused to let it use a pipeline as an alternative route for crude flows disrupted by the Iran conflict, accusing authorities there of putting up irrelevant conditions. A senior Kurdish government official told Reuters authorities there»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Prince William Shares a Post Remembering His Late Mother Princess Diana on UK Mother’s Day

Prince William said Sunday he remembers his late mother Princess Diana “today and every day” as he shared a photo of them together on social media to mark Mother's Day in the UK. “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mo»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Iran FM Sees No Reason for Talks After Trump Says It Wants Deal

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was not interested in talks with the United States, pushing back on President Donald Trump's stance that Tehran wants a deal to end the war. "We are stable and strong enough. We are only defending our people," Araghchi told CBS's "Face The Nation," in an in»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Drones targeted Kuwait International Airport causing damage to radar

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s air defence system detected a total of 14 hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace during the past 24 hours, according to the official spokesman of the Ministry of Defense (MOD), Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi. Eight of the drones were reportedly destroyed by the »»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Over 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Reserves to Flow to Global Markets Soon, IEA Says

Oil from the International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing to global markets soon, with member countries pledging to make available 411.9 million barrels, ‌the agency ‌said in ‌a ⁠statement on Sunday. Governments have ⁠committed to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil fro»»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Israeli Military Claims Brother of Man Who Attacked Michigan Synagogue Was Hezbollah Commander

The brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli airstrike, was a Hezbollah commander, Israel’s military claimed Sunday. Ibrahim Ghazali was killed in Lebanon along with three other of the attacker’s relatives on March 5 — a week befo»»»

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BBC 60m

French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an investigation into two brothers suspected of plotting a "lethal and antisemitic" attack. They say the men – described as Moroccan-Italian nationals aged 20 and 22 – were picked up last week in a car in northern France. Officers found a loaded semi-autom»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Moldova issues oil spill alert after Russia strike on Ukraine

Chisinau: Moldova has triggered an environmental alert following a fuel spill in the Dniester River triggered by a Russian military strike in Ukraine, the government said Sunday. Authorities have "declared a state of environmental alert in the Dniester River basin for 15 days, effective March 16, 2»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE highlights 'Right to Digital Knowledge' in Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched the Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026, outlining this year’s theme, “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower children and strengthen their protection in an increasingly digital world. Observed ann»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai launches AI-powered beach rescue system

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of a cutting-edge beach safety system that combines advanced aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, strengthening the city’s reputation as a global leader in smart coastal safety. The initiative, a regional first, reflects a mov»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Football Festival 2026 cancelled following travel disruption and airspace closure

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has taken the decision to cancel the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, will no lon»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from China's Envoy on Middle East issue 

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call on Sunday from the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, HE Zhai Jun. During the call, they discussed the developments of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

New Optical Telescope to Be Installed at Rozhen Observatory as Bulgaria Expands Astronomy Capabilities

A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»

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UPI 1h

Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Sunday in Doha HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, they reviewed the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ukraine announces shooting down 90 Russian drones

Kyiv: The Ukrainian air defenses shot down 90 of 97 drones Russia launched overnight from Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo (Russia), and Hvardiiske (Crimea) toward Ukrainian territory, the Ukrainian forces announced in a statement Sunday. The statement added that the Russian offensive was thwarted »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives message from Egyptian President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning developments in the region, particularly the recent events following the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other countr»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran Ready to Defend Itself, Not Asking for Ceasefire, Negotiations - Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to defend itself for as long as necessary and has not requested either a ceasefire or negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. "We never asked for a cease fire, and we have never asked even for negotiation. We are ready to defend ourselv»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

CBSE cancels Class XII exams for students in Qatar, several countries: Indian Embassy

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Doha has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several countries in the region. In a press release posted on its official X account o»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Football Festival 2026 cancelled amid travel disruption, airspace closure

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026 match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, wi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Students Across Bulgaria to Boost Financial Literacy During Global Money Week

Students nationwide will enhance their financial literacy during Global Money Week, taking place from March 16 to 22. This year’s initiative focuses on personal finances, informed decision-making, and developing sustainable financial habits among young people, said the Ministry of Education and Sci»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the town of Sinay in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the town of Sinay in southern Lebanon 15-03-2026 16:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Commande»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE's central bank issues silver coin on Emirati Children’s Day

As we celebrate of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls of March 15 each year, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has found a unique way to celebrate – through the issuance of a special coin. One side of said silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic refe»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Report: Mediated talks explore path to bring Lebanon into Abraham Accords

Daily contacts are taking place between Israel and Lebanon with U.S. and French mediation, the Israel Hayom newspaper has reported. "As part of those contacts, a three-way conversation was held in recent days among three senior officials -- one Israeli, one Lebanese and one American -- in an attemp»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Bahrain reports intercepting, vaporising 211 drones, 125 projectiles since start of Iranian assaults

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed 211 drones and 125 projectiles since the start of the Iranian aggression against Bahrain. The command further reaffirmed that using ballistic missiles and drone»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UEFA cancels 2026 Finalissima in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Finalissima in Qatar, citing the current political situation in the region and scheduling constraints that made the match impossible to reschedule. The Finalissima 2026 was supposed to be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, whe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Khamenei doubted son Mojtaba’s ability to rule, US intel says

Dubai: US intelligence assessments shared with President Donald Trump suggest that Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had serious reservations about his son Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding him, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The intelligence, circulat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

There Is Such a People Floor Leader Yordanov Emphasizes Party's Conservative Values, Dismisses Polls

“We share common ground with any party that defends traditional relations between men and women, love for children, the fight against illegal migration, and the principle that the state should spend only what it earns and avoid sinking into debt,” There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Y»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 3h

No: 45, 15 March 2026, Regarding 15 March the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

On the seventh anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019, we commemorate the 51 victims, including one Turkish citizen, who lost their lives in the attack, and wish Allah’s mercy upon them. It is important for the international community»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Five individuals in Bahrain arrested for passing critical information to IRGC

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that five individuals had been busted, while the sixth is still on the run outside the country, for engaging in collecting and passing over sensitive and accurate information to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a statement, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Seven Pre-Trial Proceedings Initiated over Electoral Rights Violations - PM Gurov

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Zelensky: EU pressure to open Russian oil pipeline is 'blackmail'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline carrying Russian supplies was like "blackmail", he said in remarks released Sunday. The Soviet-era pipeline that crosses Ukraine was damaged in a Russian strike in January, Kyiv says. U»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: The UAE's air defence systems engaged with 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs from Iran today, March 15, 2026. This was announced by UAE's Ministry of Defence, stating that since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise miss»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Pope renews appeal for peace in Middle East

Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace in the Middle East on Sunday, calling for an end to the war and reopening of dialogue. "Dear brothers and sisters, for two weeks the peoples of the Middle East have suffered the atrocious violence of war," the US pontiff said at his weekly Angelus prayer at»»»

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UPI 3h

Pentagon identifies six service members killed in refueling mission - UPI.com

Four U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers are parked at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, Israel, outside Tel Aviv, on February 25. The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturday identified six service members killed when one of the refueling tankers crashed in Iraq. Photo by Jim Hollander»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Zakat Affairs Department embarks on funnelling Zakat Al Fitr to beneficiaries

DOHA: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and ultimately to materia»»»

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RT 3h

Judge blocks subpoenas in US Justice Department probe of Fed chief

A US federal judge, James Boasberg, has quashed subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed on Friday. The ruling is a major blow to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering int»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai court rejects annulment of villa gift to ex-wife and daughters

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to invalidate a villa gift he granted in 2006 to his second wife and their two daughters, or alternatively to rescind the contract and recover the property or its value. The claimant filed the case in January, stating that he »»»

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Sana 3h

Britain reaffirms support for Syria on 15th anniversary of Syrian revolution

London, March 15 (SANA) Britain’s Special Envoy to Syria, Ann Snow, reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support for Syria and its people ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. In a post on X on Sunday, Snow reflected on the past 15 years, highlighting progress made since the day of lib»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iran to Welcome Any Regional Initiative to End Conflict – Foreign Minister

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Iran will welcome any regional initiative leading to a just end to the conflict in the Middle East for Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. On Friday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran will consider any initiatives by Islamic countries a»»»

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