BBC 7m

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at the home of pop superstar Rihanna, prosecutors said. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is accused of firing a semiautomatic rifle at the singer's Los Angeles mansion at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Abdullah bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi

AL AIN: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain Pilot Saeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty i»»»

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Sana 17m

Oil prices fall amid reports of record strategic reserve release

Tokyo, March 11 (SANA) – Global oil prices declined Wednesday following reports that the International Energy Agency is considering the largest-ever release from strategic petroleum reserves. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures fell by 23 cents (0.26%) to $87.57 per barrel, while U.S. West Te»»»

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Gulf News 18m

IEA proposes record oil reserve release over Iran war: WSJ

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed its largest ever release of oil reserves to counter soaring crude prices driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: When oil trembles, nations prepare: The»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Israel launches new strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel staged new attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with the Israeli army saying it was again targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of »»»

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RT 51m

EU finalizing deportation bill for illegal migrants

The European Parliament is expected to vote this month on a proposal streamlining the deportation of migrants who are staying in the bloc illegally, including rejected asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and unauthorized entrants. The ‘Return Regulation’ amendment envisions the creation of detention »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Australia grants asylum to 7 Iranian women soccer players

Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court orders man to repay Dh1.29 million in cryptocurrency fraud case

The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man of Asian nationality to repay Dh1.291 million to another Asian national after fraudulently obtaining digital currency from him. The civil ruling followed a final criminal conviction against the defendant, who had previously been found guilty of us»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

WASHINGTON: Americans are divided along party lines on US military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls suggest that many Americans are worried the military action is making the U.S. “less safe,” even»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman to introduce mandatory savings scheme for expatriate workers from 2027

Dubai: Oman will introduce a mandatory savings scheme for expatriate workers starting in 2027 as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening financial security for the country’s large foreign workforce. The initiative, announced by the Social Protection Fund, will require employers to allocate 9»»»

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Sana 1h

Erdoğan, al-Burhan discuss developments in Sudan, bilateral ties

Ankara, March 11 (SANA) – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in Sudan and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call Tuesday with the Chairman of the Transitional Military Council in Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. According to Anadolu Agency, Türkiye’s P»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US strikes multiple Iranian naval vessels, mine-laying ships used to harass shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The US military forces have eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Central Command. The command in charge of the US military's Middle East operations announced late on Tuesday that it had targeted Iranian vessels suspected of m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia

GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Peanuts Won’t Disarm Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran reportedly built a factory for Hezbollah in Lebanon to manufacture this Iranian Fateh 110 missile and several others If Washington wants the Lebanese Army to confront Iran’s most powerful militia, it must provide real support — or back a peace deal that removes Hezbollah’s excuse to kee»»»

Gulf News 1h

140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

Washington: About 140 US service members have been wounded during the first 10 days of sustained attacks linked to the American military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said, as Senate Democrats demanded public hearings on President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East. Chief Pentagon spokesma»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran says carries out 'most intense' strikes on US, Israeli targets: state media

Iran has launched new strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, state broadcaster IRIB said on Wednesday. The barrage was "the most intense and heaviest since the start of the war", lasting three hours and targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, the broad»»»

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BBC 1h

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

The special election to replace former Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is projected to be headed to a runoff after none of the candidates secured a majority of the votes on Tuesday night. Republican Clay Fuller, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement, is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harri»»»

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Sana 2h

UNCTAD: Hormuz shipping disruptions heighten risks for vulnerable economies

New York, March 11 (SANA) – The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing risks to global energy supplies, fertilizer trade and vulnerable economies. In an analysis published Tuesday, UNCTAD said the recent»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rain, dust and cooler temperatures expected across UAE mid-week

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today (Wednesday) through Sunday as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough influences the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with d»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed holds phone calls with global leaders on regional developments

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Muslim Council of Elders marks 12 years of spreading values of peace, dialogue & human fraternity worldwide

ABU DHABI: Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the establishment of the Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, and comprising a distinguished group of the Ummah’s scholars, sages, and respected leaders, known for their wisdom, moderation»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Global oil shock over Iran War: Is the world heading toward $200 per barrel?

Just one week after the outbreak of military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, global energy markets have entered a phase of severe volatility, marked by a sharp surge in oil prices. The price of crude oil jumped from around $60 per barrel to ap»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns targeting of UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the treacherous terrorist drone attack that targeted the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region o»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Ministry of Defense intercepts six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base

RIYADH: Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to avoid peak hours for Umrah during last 10 days of Ramadan

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to avoid peak hours when performing Umrah during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as large numbers of worshippers are expected at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The ministry identified nine hours each day that witness the heaviest flow of»»»

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Sana 3h

Economy Ministry, UNIDO discuss establishing national food safety authority in Syria

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) – Syria’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Maher Khalil al-Hassan discussed with a team from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) the possibility of establishing a national food safety authority in Syria. During the meeting, held Tuesday vi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil prices nosedive amid US intervention signals in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices plummeted sharply early on March 11, 2026, reflecting developments in the Middle East. Prices crashed amid reports that the US is considering to seize control of the geopolitically sensitive Hormuz Strait, and restore the passage of oil tankers. As of 8.35am Tokyo on Wednesday (11.35PM G»»»

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RT 4h

Brazil pitches defense cooperation with BRICS partner to avoid ‘invasion’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on fellow BRICS member South Africa to boost defense cooperation and reduce their reliance on foreign arms, warning that the two nations could be vulnerable to “invasion.” US President Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled BRICS countries “anti»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Safe air corridors explained. How airlines fly during conflicts

Dubai: Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder - UPI.com

Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Airways announces limited flight schedule over coming days

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule over the coming days following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — a move aiming to support passengers affected by recent disruptions and help them reunite with family and friends. Flights departing from Doha »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoI highlights dangers of handling shrapnel

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has clarified the reasons why it is essential to stay away from shrapnel and avoid touching it, warning of the risks that may arise from direct contact following accidents or explosions. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry explained that shrapnel is often ir»»»

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Sana 4h

Iran–US–Israel Conflict: Escalation Enters Second Week Amid Fears of Wider War

Damascus, March 11 (SANA) — The military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel—now in its second week—has become one of the most severe regional crises in decades, with no clear end in sight. The conflict risks drawing in more actors, causing massive civilian suffering, and trig»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why global oil prices next hinge on security of Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Dubai: Global oil markets are now closely watching Iran’s Kharg Island, a key export hub whose disruption could quickly drive crude prices higher by tightening global supply. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The small island in the Arabian Gulf handles around nine out o»»»

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BBC 4h

A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere

A more than1,300-pound (600kg) Van Allen Probe spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere almost 14 years after its launch, Nasa says. The spacecraft is projected to re-enter around 19:45 EST (00:45 GMT) on Tuesday the US Space Force predicted, according to Nasa, though there is a 24-hou»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE urges global action against Iran missiles, drones

Abu Dhabi: Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, briefed journalists with the Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations (ACANU) on Iran's unprovoked aggression against the UAE. He strongly condemned the Iranian »»»

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Al Manar 4h

IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None 11-03-2026 00:05 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Aramco chief warns prolonged Hormuz Strait closure could shake global oil markets

Dubai: The chief executive of Saudi Aramco has warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have catastrophic consequences for global oil markets and the wider economy. Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh following the announcement of the company’s 2025 financial results, Amin»»»

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Gulf News 4h

NCM: Unstable weather conditions, rainfall expected across parts of UAE until 15 March

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast relatively unstable weather conditions across the UAE from tomorrow until 15th March, with the beginning of the period expected to see chances of rainfall over some areas, especially western and coastal regions. This will be accompani»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Member of the British House of Lords to QNA: Qatar has done a lot for regional peace

London: Member of the British House of Lords, HE Lord Udny-Lister said that he was shocked by the Iranian attacks on Qatar, stressing that Qatar has done a lot for peace in the region. In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Tuesday, Lord Lister said that all of Qatar's friends are shocked by »»»

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BBC 5h

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

It's happened twice now in a week. A telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and Iran. As the US and Israel continue their strikes on Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin is styling himself as international peacemaker. That's not an easy sell. After all, it was the Kremlin leader »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Statement 30: After spotting an Israeli enemy army force advancing towards the Khanouq area in the border town of Aitaroun, at 22:00 on Tuesday, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it with artillery shells, followed by direct clashes with light and medium weapons. These clashes are still ongoing until the issuance of this statement. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Statement 30: After spotting an Israeli enemy army force advancing towards the Khanouq area in the border town of Aitaroun, at 22:00 on Tue»»»

UPI 5h

140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says - UPI.com

The remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the U.S. during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died March 1 when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Liverpool lose at Galatasaray in Slot’s 100th game

Agencies Arne Slot’s 100th game in charge of Liverpool ended in defeat as Galatasaray established a narrow last-16 Champions League lead to take to Anfield next week, reports BBC.com. In front of a hostile home crowd in Istanbul, Liverpool’s familiar shortcomings resurfaced as Mario Lemina nodded t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoCI recalls DUCATI models over brake trouble chances

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Motorcycles, Qatar’s DUCATI dealership, has announced the recall of DUCATI Panigale V4 - Streetfighter V4 2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the rigid guide of the rear brake hos»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar has temporarily halted production at some of its facilities: Dr Al Ansari

Dr Al Ansari warned that the attacks have had repercussions for both the Qatari and global economies. As a precautionary measure, Qatar temporarily halted production at some facilities – an unprecedented move in the country’s history — while technical authorities assess conditions for resuming oper»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

UDST partners with QCfor Ramadan iftar drive

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community care, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has partnered with Qatar Charity (QC) during the Holy Month of Ramadan to deliver a dedicated iftar meal initiative supporting campus workers. T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC humanitarian work in Turkey, Syria on despite conflicts

Tribune NewsNetwork Doha Despite the significant challenges and exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its humanitarian operations without interruption, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that the generosity of benevolent donors reaches those most in need. Thi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

High school students explore careers in medicine at WCM-Q

Tribune News Network Doha Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s week-long Qatar Medical Explorer Programme (QMEP). The programme, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

TNG students embark on Umrah pilgrimage, embracing Islamic values beyond classroom

Students and teachers from The Next Generation School (TNG) have returned from a five-day Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, an experience the school described as a powerful example of experiential learning rooted in Islamic values. The journey was designed as an immersive e»»»

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