The Peninsula 8m

Smoke seen rising from direction of UAE energy facility: AFP

Dubai: Smoke was rising from the direction of a major UAE energy installation on Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest strike targeting the Gulf's petroleum facilities -- hours after the US struck Iran's Kharg Island oil hub. Clouds of dark black smoke were seen coming from Fujairah, which is»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Urges Caution on Bulgaria’s Possible Accession to Board of Peace

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky told Darik Radio here on Saturday that Bulgaria’s potential ratification of accession to the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by the United States, could commit the country to financial obligations and possible future actions whose scope remains unc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

GERB Leader Accuses Caretaker Government of Acting Like Fully Mandated One

The government is behaving not as a caretaker government, but as one elected with a full majority, said GERB leader Boyko Borissov, who reviewed the construction of the Vetrino–Rupcha section of the Vertical Gas Corridor on Saturday. He emphasized that the cabinet allows itself to dismiss people ac»»»

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24 News Agency 10m

Court extends detention of Temirlan Sultanbekov, other defendants until May 17 - | 24.KG

The City Court extended the detention of Temirlan Sultanbekov, Kadyrbek Atambayev, Ermek Ermatov and other defendants in the case. They will remain in a pretrial detention center until May 17, relatives of the detainees said. It is noted that Temirlan Sultanbekov filed three complaints over the all»»»

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Gulf News 12m

UAE downs 9 ballistic missiles, 33 drones on March 14

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones on 14 March 2026, which authorities said were launched from Iran, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said that since the start of the Iranian attacks, the country’s air defenc»»»

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Naharnet 13m

Israeli shells hit UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon

Israeli shells hit a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon on Friday, state media reported, as Israel and Hezbollah fought their latest war. "Israeli shells fell inside the headquarters of UNIFIL forces' Nepalese battalion, in the town of Mays al-Jabal," Lebanon's state-run National »»»

24 News Agency 25m

Zhylkychy Zhakypov awarded title of Academician of Turkic World Academy of Arts - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz artist Zhylkychy Zhakypov has been awarded the title of Academician of the Academy of Arts of the Turkic World. Sultan Raev, Secretary General of TURKSOY, told 24.kg news agency. The award was presented to Zhakypov by Sakit Mammadov, President of the Turkic World Academy of Arts, People’s Ar»»»

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24 News Agency 25m

Shairbek Tashiev submits letter of resignation from parliamentary seat - | 24.KG

Deputy Shairbek Tashiev has submitted a letter of resignation from his parliamentary seat. Own sources informed 24.kg news agency. According to their information, a meeting of the Central Election Commission is scheduled for today, at which the issue of revoking Tashiev’s seat will be considered. M»»»

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Naharnet 26m

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iran threatened Saturday to reduce U.S.-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis. Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hu»»»

Naharnet 28m

Israel hits same Nabaa bldg. and Haret Saida, kills 12 medics in south

An Israeli strike hit an apartment building in the northern Beirut suburb of Nabaa that had been targeted a day earlier, Lebanese state media said on Saturday, also reporting strikes in the country's south. An overnight Israeli strike killed a dozen medical staff at a clinic in south Lebanon, healt»»»

Naharnet 28m

Lebanese-American synagogue attacker killed by 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'

The man accused of ramming his pickup truck into a synagogue and setting it ablaze in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, died from a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," an FBI official told reporters Friday. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was originally born in Le»»»

The Peninsula 32m

Satellite communications system destroyed in rocket attack on US Embassy in Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq: An Iraqi security source revealed today that the rocket attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad resulted in the destruction of a satellite communications system. The source stated that the system was used for securing and exchanging data via satellite for diplomatic staff and employees w»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

VIDEO: MoCI reaffirms its commitment to ensure full shelves across Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Head of the Commercial Fraud Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Abdulla Ali Salma, affirmed that sufficient stocks are available in malls and markets across the country. Salma noted that to ensure the availability of goods and prevent monopolistic practices, i»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Cuban leader confirms talks with US

Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jaile»»»

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Libya Herald 41m

ACA continues to receive reports of abuse and corruption in public entities from whistleblowers on its Raqeeb website – reaffirms guarantee to protect informants’ identity

One of Libya’s two main public entities’ oversight arm, the Administrative Control Authority (ACA), announced last Thursday (12 March) that it is continuing to receive complaints and reports from citizens and residents through its Raqeeb whistleblowing website. The site receives reports of violatio»»»

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TAP 47m

Tunisian car market records upturn with 7.5% increase in sales volume through end of February

Tunis, March 14 (TAP) - The Tunisian car market showed positive momentum in January and February 2026, with total sales recording growth of 7.54% compared to the same period in 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles marketed to over 8,880...»»»

Al Awsat 49m

Macron Urges Israel to Hold 'Direct Talks' with Lebanon amid More War Casualties

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said Lebanon was ready to engage in "direct talks" with Israel and offered to host negotiations in Paris. "The Lebanese government has signaled its willingness to engage in direct talks with Israel," he said on X. "France is ready to facilitate these tal»»»

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BBC 52m

Pensioner dies after being hit by bus

A man who was knocked down by a bus in County Wicklow has died. It happened on Station Road, Bray, on Thursday at around 18:00 local time. After the collision, the man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries. Gardaí (Irish police) said he died in hospital on Fr»»»

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Egypt Independent 52m

PM reviews Talaat Moustafa Group’s investment plans

CAIRO, March 12 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed plans by Talaat Moustafa Group to expand its investments in Egypt during the coming period as part of efforts to increase private sector engagement in the economy. This came during a meeting attended by Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouc»»»

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Egypt Independent 52m

US dollar shatters historic records across Egypt’s banking sector

The Egyptian banking sector witnessed a turbulent close to the trading week as the US Dollar surged to unprecedented heights against the Egyptian Pound. By the end of Thursday’s sessions, the greenback had gained between LE 2.17 and LE 2.45 across ten major lenders compared to the previous week, si»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Philippines to cut airport fees as jet fuel prices surge

Dubai: The Philippines has ordered a reduction in airport charges in a bid to ease the burden of passengers as jet fuel prices surge due to tensions in the Middle East. According to Giovanni Lopez, the country’s acting transportation secretary, he has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Ph»»»

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Al Manar 55m

White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” 14-03-2026 12:38 PM David Sacks, US president'»»»

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Naharnet 57m

Hamas urges Iran to stop 'targeting neighboring countries'

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. In a rare appeal, Hamas also urged the international community to take steps to end the war that has»»»

TAP 1h

Environment: Strategic priority in 2026–2030 development plan (CNRD president)

Tunis, March 14 (TAP) - Environmental issues have become strategically important among the state's development priorities, given their direct impact on citizens' health and quality of life, said President of the National Council of Regions and...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Philippine airlines suspends Mideast flights until March 28

Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has temporarily suspended several flights connecting Manila with major Middle East destinations including Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha until March 28. In its advisory, PAL has noted that the move is a precautionary measure amid the evolving geopolitical situ»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report 14-03-2026 12:34 PM Five US Air Force refueling planes»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Khatam al-Anbiya HQs: After its military bases in the region were destroyed, the US army headed to ports, docks, and shelters in UAE cities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Khatam al-Anbiya HQs: After its military bases in the region were destroyed, the US army headed to ports, docks, and shelters in UAE cities»»»

Al Manar 1h

Iranian Ministry of Intelligence: 3 cells of 23 US-Israeli agents arrested in Mazandaran, Khorasan and Khuzestan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Intelligence: 3 cells of 23 US-Israeli agents arrested in Mazandaran, Khorasan and Khuzestan 14-03-2026 11:53 AM Latest»»»

Libya Herald 1h

Buraq Airlines receives its new Airbus A320-232 aircraft at Mitiga airport

Buraq Airlines announced last Thursday (12 March) that it had receives its new A320-232 Winglet aircraft at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport. It said the new arrival is part of the carrier’s plan to strengthening its fleet with steady steps towards expansion and excellence. The step comes within the compan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police impound 251 vehicles over noise and illegal modifications

Dubai Police have warned motorists against disruptive traffic behaviours, including excessive vehicle noise and unauthorised modifications, stressing that such actions disturb the community and compromise public safety. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operati»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Japan, South Korea Say Ready to Act Against FX Volatility

Japan and South Korea expressed concern on Saturday about the rapid declines in their currencies, saying they were ready to act against excessive foreign-exchange volatility. Finance Ministers Satsuki Katayama of Japan and Koo Yun-cheol of South Korea "expressed serious concern over the recent shar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Central Election Commission Provides Update on Voting Machines and Preparations for April 19 Snap General Elections

Deputy Chair and spokesperson of the Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC), Rositsa Mateva, told NOVA TV here on Saturday that around 100–150 voting machines require replacement parts, while approximately 1,000 machines are missing some accessories such as battery cables, power extensions, or»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Blast Lightly Damages Jewish School in Amsterdam

An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday, in what the city's mayor described as "a deliberate attack against the Jewish community". The explosion at the school in an upscale residential neighborhood on the south side of Amsterdam damaged a rainpipe and charred an »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Germany’s fiscal expansion marks a turning point for economic growth: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's macroeconomic outlook is improving, supported by fiscal expansion, an emerging recovery in manufacturing and more accommodative monetary conditions. While structural obstacles remain, the policy shift should mark the beginning of a better g»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Egypt Renews Call for Joint Arab Force, Warns of ‘Total Chaos’

Egypt renewed calls to form a joint Arab force capable of effectively confronting threats and risks facing Arab states, warning of “the dangers of the conflict widening in the region and the possibility of sliding into comprehensive chaos.” It also reaffirmed its solidarity with the Gulf states and»»»

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RT 1h

Iran war: Operation Epic Fury sparks MAGA revolt and deep US divisions

The night of February 28-March 1, 2026, will be remembered by all those who followed the news in real time. At 1:15 AM EST, seated in the White House Situation Room, US President Donald Trump said, “Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts. Good luck.” Those nine words signaled the launch of the »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Sujud and Arab Salim in Iqlim Al-Tuffah - 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 in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Sujud and Arab Salim in Iqlim Al-Tuffah 14-03-2026 11:4»»»

France24 2h

Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island

Iran on Saturday threatened to launch attacks on US oil infrastructure after President Donald Trump claimed that the US had "obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island and warned that oil infrastructure there could be targeted next. The small island off Iran's south coast is the main»»»

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France24 2h

Focus - Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Since the 2017 embargo, one of Qatar’s greatest nightmares has been that a war or geopolitical crisis would isolate Doha from the rest of the world. In late February, renewed tensions following the Israeli-American offensive against Iran brought these concerns to the fore once again. Over the past »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump prepares for high-stakes meeting with Xi amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Washington: Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit. Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aim»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Israel war on Iran: Arab towns in north Israel decry lack of shelters

Sakhnin: Threatened by volleys of Hezbollah rockets and missiles from Iran, residents of Arab towns in northern Israel are complaining about a lack of public shelters. "The state is obliged to build public shelters so that the entire population has access to safe havens," Mazen Ghanayem, mayor of t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Is Burhan Heading for a Showdown with Sudan’s Islamists?

The designation of Sudan’s Islamists as a terrorist entity places the country’s military leadership before difficult and narrowing choices, particularly as these currents are deeply embedded within the ruling system and wield growing influence in decision-making circles, including inside the milita»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MoI reiterates call to avoid sharing rumours

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated its call for the public to rely only on official sources of information and refrain from sharing rumours, in a post on X. The Ministry called for strict adherence to information issued by official authorities and urged the public to refrain»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran’s war strategy puts pressure on Trump

Paris: US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines. The initial US victory in killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei has given way to a conflict that Washington »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hebrew media: Two weeks into the war, it became clear that the resistance group’s leader is the ultimate decision-maker, maintaining firm control over the chain of command - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media: Two weeks into the war, it became clear that the resistance group’s leader is the ultimate decision-maker, maintaining firm c»»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli media: Sirens have continued to sound across northern areas since the morning due to rocket fire from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens have continued to sound across northern areas since the morning due to rocket fire from Lebanon 14-03-2026 11:00 AM L»»»

Gulf News 2h

Mideast turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Oslo: Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to wor»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters strike a Zionist force attempting to advance in Aitaroun border town with a guided missile: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters strike a Zionist force attempting to advance in Aitaroun border town with a guided missile: Al-Manar reporter 14-03-2026»»»

Sputnik 2h

Foreign Suspect Arrested for Inciting Terrorism Admits to Visiting Ukrainian Websites - FSB

MOSCOW, March 14 - A foreign national detained in the Tambov Region for inciting acts of terrorism has admitted to visiting Ukrainian websites, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed. Earlier in the day, a foreign national was arrested in the Russian Tambov Region for using the Telegra»»»

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