Gulf News 48m

US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 22: What you need to know

Airspace disruptions and rising regional tensions are impacting travel and security across the UAE, with flights delayed and routes altered. Authorities confirmed the situation remains stable after intercepting missiles and drones, while travellers face uncertainty over schedules and rights. Meanwh»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions; Khamenei claims to have dealt a 'dizzying blow' to country's enemies

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis. Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel mean»»»

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BBC 2h

Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?

When her seven-year-old daughter was told to learn a poem about Russia's "glorious army" for a school event, Nina from Moscow thought it was too much. She has struggled to shield her daughter from an ever-increasing number of "patriotic" activities and lessons. That ramping up of war propaganda dir»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Nepal’s reset moment: Can Balen deliver real reform?

In a political earthquake that has stunned South Asia, 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah — popularly known as “Balen” — has led the insurgent Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to an overwhelming parliamentary victory in Nepal. The election followed months of political turmoil and youth-»»»

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EU Observer 5h

Beef and car duties on the line, as von der Leyen hopes for Australia trade pact

EU officials are confident of sealing a trade pact with Australia early next week as the bloc continues its dash for bilateral trade deals. President von der Leyen is due in Canberra on Monday for a three day visit that EU officials hope will conclude an agreement during a meeting with president An»»»

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UPI 6h

Supreme Court sides with street preacher free speech lawsuit - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted in favor of allowing a street preacher to challenge a law in Brandon, Miss., he said violates his free speech rights. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of allowing a so-called stre»»»

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RT 6h

The attack on Iran’s South Pars, world’s largest gas field, and Tehran’s retaliation threatens energy supply

Israel’s recent strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and Tehran’s retaliation on key energy infrastructure in several Gulf countries is more than just another escalation of the war roiling the Middle East. What began as a campaign of decapitation strikes and base‑to‑base missile exchanges has esca»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 6h

Flight cancelled or delayed in UAE? 10 things you’re entitled to right now

Dubai: Flight disruptions linked to Middle East airspace closures have left thousands of UAE travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. For many, the key question is simple: what can you actually claim when your flight falls apart? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Trump rules out Iran truce as more Marines head to Middle East

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, as more Marines headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation. Trump insisted Washington had the upper hand in the three-week-old war, despite Iran effectively blockading the Strait»»»

UPI 7h

DOJ files suit against Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students - UPI.com

The President Donald Trump administration has filed suit against Harvard University, claiming it didn't protect Jewish Students during protests against Israel starving Palestinians. File Photo CJ Gunther/EPA March 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department sued Harvard University on Friday, accusing t»»»

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UPI 7h

White House releases AI laws framework to prevent state laws - UPI.com

The White House Friday released a legislative framework for artificial intelligence. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA March 20 (UPI) -- The White House released a new legislative framework for artificial intelligence creating a federal policy to prevent states from making their own laws about it. "Th»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

‘Ending Soon’: Netanyahu Shifts Iran War Goals

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gradually scaling back his sweeping ambition to end the war with Iran by toppling its regime, bringing his rhetoric closer to that of US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu now speaks of “achieving tremendous gains” through three objectives: curbing Iran’s»»»

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BBC 8h

Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world to US martial artist and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris, who died aged 86. "He may have a warrior exterior, but his heart was so full of love," his daughter Danilee Norris said. Swedish actor and martial artist Dolph Lundgren - who starred alo»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Vucic: Measures for next several months prepared, gas price a bigger problem

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after a session of an extended National Security Council that addressed the energy situation, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday the current natural gas price of 735 euros per thousand cubic metres was an even bigger problem than the crude oil price, »»»

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UPI 11h

President Donald Trump: NATO 'cowards' for not helping to open Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

President Donald Trump arrives for the Commander in Chief Trophy presentation in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Earlier in the day, he criticized NATO countries for declining to assist the United States in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | L»»»

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RT 11h

Iran to boycott US but not FIFA World Cup, football chief says

Iran intends to take part in this summer’s FIFA World Cup but only if the team’s matches are moved from the US to Mexico, the head of the country’s football federation has said. The announcement comes as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against Iran, now in its fourth week. The 20»»»

rt.com
Al Awsat 12h

Trump Calls NATO Allies 'Cowards' over Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded NATO allies "cowards" for not heeding his demand for military assistance against Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump has recently veered between saying that Washington needs no help to secure the vital waterway for oil tankers, and »»»

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RT 12h

Russian Paralympians added to Ukraine’s Mirotvorets database after 2026 Italy Games

Five Russian Paralympians have been added to the ‘kill list’ run by Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website, which publishes the personal details of individuals it labels as ‘enemies’ of the state. The athletes, placed on the list on Thursday, include alpine skier Aleksey Bugaev, and cross-count»»»

rt.com
Sputnik 13h

Global Food Crisis Looms Amid Middle East War

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stopped a major part of global fertilizer exports, which could disrupt harvests and cause a food crisis. Persian Gulf countries account for 38% of global nitrate fertilizer exports and 20% of phosphate fertilizer exports. Since the conflict began, nitrate fer»»»

Al Manar 13h

No Imminent Threat? US Senator Presses Intelligence Chief Over Contradictions in Iran War Narrative

US Senator Jon Ossoff confronted Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over contradictions between intelligence assessments and White House claims that Iran posed an “imminent nuclear threat,” casting doubt on the justification for military action against the Islamic Republic. During a te»»»

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France24 13h

Press Review - 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 20: Donald Trump is turning to "online diplomacy" to defend his actions in Iran and lambast his critics on Truth Social. The Times of London looks at how Monica Witt, a US servicewoman-turned-spy for Iran, could play a crucial role in the war. Also: a Belgian court»»»

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Tanjug 14h

Serbian high jumper Topic wins silver at World Athletics Indoor Championships

TORUN - Serbian high jumper Angelina Topic won the silver medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, on Friday with a 1.99 m leap in the final. Twenty-year-old Topic, who made three unsuccessful attempts at 2.01 m, finished tied with Australian Nicola Olyslagers and Ukraini»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Swiss Will Not Export War Equipment to US during Mideast Conflict

Switzerland decided Friday it will not authorize the export of war materiel to the United States during the Middle East conflict, in line with its long-standing principle of military neutrality. Switzerland has already refused US requests for flights over its territory since the war erupted on Febr»»»

english.aawsat.com
Tanjug 15h

Vucic: We have prepared measures for next several months, gas price an even bigger problem

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after a session of an extended National Security Council that addressed the energy situation, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday the current natural gas price of 735 euros per thousand cubic metres was an even bigger problem than the crude oil price, »»»

tanjug.rs
Tanjug 16h

Kecmanovic defeated in Miami first round

MIAMI - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic has suffered an early exit from the Miami Masters after a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 defeat to Pole Kamil Majchrzak in the opening round on Friday. Kecmanovic, who was the only Serbian competing at the tournament, won the first set but the level of his performance»»»

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UPI 16h

At least 5 people injured on Delta flight from Los Angeles to Sydney - UPI.com

Severe turbulence injured at least five people aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on its final approach in to Sydney Airport on Friday. File photo by John Dickerson/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- At least five people were injured Friday after a Delta Air Lines flight hit severe turbulence on it»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Media Review: March 20

OVERVIEW The launch of the election campaign and the rising fuel prices are the dominant topics in the media on Friday. ELECTIONS In an interview for Bulgarian National Radio, Iva Lazarova, from the Institute for Public Environment Development, part of the Public Council of the Central Election Com»»»

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Sputnik 16h

Europe Undermining Itself by Rejecting Russian Energy Resources – Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia should and will do what corresponds to its interests and benefits in terms of the energy issue, Peskov said. "Russia must and will do what best suits its interests and its benefits," Peskov told reporters, commenting on a statement by European Commission President Ursula v»»»

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Novinite 17h

Progressive Bulgaria: Radev's Blueprint for Dismantling the Oligarchy

After weeks of calculated silence, Rumen Radev finally unveiled his political vehicle on the eve of Bulgaria's April 2025 election campaign. "Progressive Bulgaria" represents Radev's calculated response to a decade of political chaos, positioning itself as the force that will finally break the olig»»»

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Novinite 18h

Bulgarian PM Gyurov Says Board of Peace Membership Driven by “One Oligarch,” Not National Policy

Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has clarified that the country’s participation in the Board of Peace, a controversial initiative led by US President Donald Trump, was not a government consensus but the result of “one oligarch’s decision,” in an interview with Euronews. Gyurov empha»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Between headlines and home: Why it’s OK to pause

Eid Mubarak. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well in these unprecedented times. This is definitely a holiday with a difference. No-one in the UAE has asked for or wants this uncertainty, but perhaps it reinforces what is so special at this time of year: Being with loved ones, enjoying t»»»

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Business-review 18h

BR Analysis | How Romania’s new media art & technology industry is growing

Worldwide, prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Tate Modern are incorporating digital art into their exhibitions, recognising its cultural and financial significance. These museums are pioneering new ways to engage visitors through immersive digital experiences. Mea»»»

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Actmedia 19h

President Nicusor Dan: Loan for Ukraine to be unblocked once oil flows through Druzhba pipeline

When oil begins flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, the loan for Ukraine will be unblocked, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at the end of the European Council meeting."Yes, I stand by what I said, and many others said today in the debate on Ukraine: it is unacceptable for a decision th»»»

Novinite 19h

How Mobile and Desktop Platforms Are Influencing Online Slot Trends

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped how we consume news and entertainment, creating a dynamic interplay between different platforms. What begins as a headline on a desktop monitor might evolve into a viral video viewed on a smartphone, illustrating the fluid consumption habits of today's aud»»»

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Al Majalla 22h

Decapitation strikes unlikely to topple Iran's regime

Leadership decapitation has long appealed to outside powers as a shortcut to regime collapse. Remove the figure at the top, the theory goes, and an authoritarian system will fracture under the weight of its own rivalries. That is not what has happened in Iran, at least not so far. Following the kil»»»

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The Budapest Times 23h

Orbán: We cannot allow Zelenskyy to blackmail Hungary into giving up cheap Russian energy

At a campaign rally in Dunaújváros, Prime Minister Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary can remain outside the war, protect its economic achievements, and preserve national sovereignty. Reflecting on the past four years, the prime minister argued that Hungary’s stability—fro»»»

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France24 20.03. 01:44

French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs

Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs on Sunday, even as others reject any association with the hard-left party, exposing a deepening divide in the French l»»»

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France24 20.03. 01:43

Iranian women's football team return home after asylum tussle

⁠The Iranian women's ​football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught ​return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, r»»»

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Gulf News 20.03. 00:11

Higher freight costs begin to show in grocery and retail prices

Dubai: A disruption thousands of kilometres away is beginning to show up where it matters most to consumers, at the checkout counter, where everyday essentials, electronics and even construction materials face rising costs linked to shipping risks across the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

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RT 19.03. 22:51

Lebanon on edge: Israel-Hezbollah escalation raises fears of full-scale war

Yegia Teshyan, coordinator of the Regional and International Relations Cluster at the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Relations at the American University of Beirut, spoke to the editor of Russia in Global Affairs, Fyodor Lukyanov, about the growing risk of a major war in L»»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 19.03. 21:44

Vesel Veselinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Nation for Ruse 19th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vesel Ves»»»

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BBC 19.03. 21:27

Canada's Conservative leader talks tariffs and martial arts with Joe Rogan

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sat down with popular podcaster Joe Rogan for a conversation that touched on Canada's assisted dying laws, fitness and US tariffs. Ahead of the episode's release, Poilievre said his main goal was to argue for removing tariffs imposed by President Donald»»»

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RT 19.03. 21:02

HSBC considers cutting 20,000 jobs in AI-driven overhaul – Bloomberg

The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The potential reductions would represent approximately 10% of the London-based bank’s global »»»

rt.com
UPI 19.03. 20:07

Watch: Live possum snuggles stuffed toys at Australian airport store - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hobart Airport (@hobart_airport) March 19 (UPI) -- Workers and travelers at an airport in Tasmania, Australia, had an unusual encounter when a live possum was found snuggling with stuffed toys inside a store. Hobart Airport in Cambridge shared video on s»»»

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EU Observer 19.03. 19:39

EU financial guarantee for Kyiv ‘not working,’ Zelensky says

EU leaders failed to convince Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine support, as president Volodymyr Zelensky lamented the blockage and the uncertainty around it. “For the third month now, the most important financial security guarantee for Ukraine from Europe is not working – the €90bn support packag»»»

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Ya Libnan 19.03. 17:48

Israel escalates attacks on civilian infrastructure in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: The Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river was damaged in an Israeli strike on Friday, followed by other strikes on other bridges on Wednesday Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut neighborhoods. Israeli offic»»»

Sputnik 19.03. 17:02

Russian Anthem and Flag Return to Global Sport Thanks to Paralympians – Putin

The Russian national anthem and flag triumphantly returned to the international sports arena thanks to Paralympians, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “For the first time in 12 years, we were able to see our native Russian flag rise again over the Paralympic podium," Putin told a state award c»»»

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UPI 19.03. 16:41

America’s next Indo-Pacific strategy cannot ignore the playing field - UPI.com

Yao Ming's career with the Houston Rockets transformed basketball into a shared cultural space linking American and Chinese audiences through “hoop diplomacy.” File Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- As millions of Americans fill out brackets for March Madness, the annual N»»»

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BNE 19.03. 15:55

Dubai faces expat exodus as war shatters safe-haven reputation

Dubai is experiencing its largest outflow of foreign residents in decades as the Iran war enters its third week, threatening the emirate's carefully built reputation as a global hub for wealthy expatriates, finance and tourism. »»»

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BNE 19.03. 15:55

Dubai faces expat exodus as war shatters safe-haven reputation

Dubai is experiencing its largest outflow of foreign residents in decades as the Iran war enters its third week, threatening the emirate's carefully built reputation as a global hub for wealthy expatriates, finance and tourism. »»»

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