Sana 31m

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue

Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Deadly floods and storms hit Afghanistan, toll rises

Kabul: Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning

DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Beirut Rescuers Risk Their Lives to Save Animals

Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals Lebanon uses two-w»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Extreme Weather in Afghanistan Leaves 17 People Dead, Authorities Say

Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could increa»»»

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RT 5h

Trump threatens Cuba is ‘next’ after Iran and Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has said Cuba will be next while touting the “success” of his military operations in Iran and Venezuela, as Washington continues to strangle Havana with an oil blockade. The threat comes despite Havana agreeing to talks with Washington in a bid to “find solutions through d»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Beirut rescuers risk their lives to save animals

Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Hot Wheels Speed City brings high-energy family experience to Katara

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has announced Hot Wheels Speed City, a new family-focused activation set to take place in Katara South Parking from March 30 to May 2, 2026. Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a ser»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

High Hopes at China's Gateway to North Korea as Trains Resume

Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pande»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Lebanon Kids Struggle to Keep Up Studies as War Slams School Doors Shut

In a classroom turned shelter for displaced families, teenager Ahmad Melhem follows a recorded lesson on a tablet as the war between Hezbollah and Israel interrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon. "I don't want to regret not finishing my studies despite the difficult cir»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Worries About Global Economic Pain Deepen as the War in Iran Drags on

US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipe»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Tragedy repeats: Indian expat dies in Dubai crash two years after sister’s similar fatal accident in Kerala

Dubai: An Indian expat family in the UAE is grieving the loss of a 39-year-old man who died in an e-scooter accident in Dubai, just two years after his sister was killed in a similar accident back home in Kerala. Sijo Johny, 40, a Palakkad native who had lived in Dubai for 12 years, died on last Su»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Dr. Khalid bin Jabr re-endorsed as chairman of QCS

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Authority »»»

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France24 16h

Massive anti-Trump protests mark third 'No Kings' day across US

Massive nationwide demonstrations took place on Saturday as Americans mobilised against US President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the war in Iran. Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday as millions of people vent fury»»»

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BNE 17h

Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict

The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»

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BNE 17h

Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict

The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»

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The Budapest Times 17h

Orbán: “A pro-Ukraine government would ruin Hungary and our children’s future”

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary’s economic stability and sovereignty would be at risk under a pro-Ukraine government, speaking at a campaign rally in Pécel, where thousands gathered despite rainy weather. Addressing supporters, Prime Minister Orbán said the central issue of the upco»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

QCS General Assembly endorses Dr. Khalid bin Jabr as chairman

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Auth»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

JhungTech: Qatar’s ‘Hagis King’ connecting Filipinos with fun, food, and deals

Darlene Regis Everywhere he goes, Jhung Cañero — popularly known online as JhungTech or simply Jhung — draws attention and warm greetings from the Filipino community. Known affectionately as the “Hagis (Throwing) King of Qatar,” Jhung’s hilarious signature item-throwing antics and infectious humor »»»

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Al Manar 28.03. 18:04

Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal 28-03-2026 18:42 PM Hezbollah Military Media Office Log»»»

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Al Awsat 28.03. 16:58

Scattered Rain Revitalizes Desert Outings, Camping in Saudi Hail

Recent scattered rainfall across Saudi Arabia's Hail Region has drawn residents and visitors to the plains, mountains, and popular sites such as the Aja and Salma mountains, the Qana sand dunes, and the outskirts of Jubbah, revitalizing desert outings and camping while providing families and youth »»»

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The Peninsula 28.03. 16:54

OIC condemns Israeli seizure of 15 homes in occupied Jerusalem

Jeddah: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' illegal decision to seize 15 homes in Silwan town in occupied Jerusalem and forcibly displace Palestinian families, in preparation for handing the properties over »»»

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Gulf News 28.03. 15:22

New community ‘paw-ntry’ launched in Philippines as pantries return amid rising fuel costs

Dubai: Five years after a simple bamboo cart on Maginhawa street in the Philippines became a symbol of hope during the Covid-19 pandemic, community pantries are making a comeback in the country, driven by new challenges. Community pantries are volunteer-run stations where people can donate and take»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28.03. 13:16

Tsvetan Predov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Sliven 21st 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. Tsvetan P»»»

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Gulf News 28.03. 13:03

Teacher dies as building collapses in Oman floods, death toll rises to 10

Dubai: A Sudanese teacher has died after a building collapsed in Wadi Al Ain in Oman’s Wilayat of Ibri following flooding caused by overflowing wadis, as the death toll from the recent weather depression in the country rose to 10. Authorities said police aviation transported the body after rescue t»»»

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The Budapest Times 28.03. 12:50

“National unity and experience are needed to keep Hungary out of the war”, PM tells rally

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said national unity and experienced leadership are essential for Hungary to remain outside the war in Ukraine, speaking at a campaign rally in Győr following stops in Veszprém and other cities during his nationwide tour. Addressing supporters in Széchenyi Square, Prime M»»»

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Al Awsat 28.03. 12:27

Palestinian Authority Condemns East Jerusalem Evictions

The Palestinian Authority has condemned the recent eviction of multiple families from their homes in east Jerusalem and urged the international community to take "firm measures" to halt the displacements. Several families were removed from their homes in the neighborhood of Silwan in Israeli-annexe»»»

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Business-review 28.03. 12:26

Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group

The transaction will be completed upon obtaining all regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of 2026. Until this process is finalized, the two entities will continue to operate independently, each functioning as before, with no changes to existing con»»»

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Al Majalla 28.03. 12:06

Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army

In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»

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Al Awsat 28.03. 12:01

Palestinian Brothers Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinian brothers Saturday morning in the Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. The strike hit the men close to the Showa roundabout in Gaza City’s Shijaiyah neighborhood, according to the Al-Ahly hospital. The area is close to the so-called Yellow Line which sep»»»

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Sana 28.03. 11:01

Palestine demands urgent global action to halt forced displacement in Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem, March 28 (SANA) The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action to stop the forced displacement of Palestinians, warning that more than 200 families in Jerusalem face imminent eviction due to lawsuits la»»»

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Jordan Times 28.03. 09:42

Top WTO official sounds fertiliser warning over Middle East war

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Disruptions to fertiliser supplies caused by the Middle East war pose a double threat to global food security through scarcity and high prices, a top World Trade Organisation (WTO) official has warned.Iran has virtually shut the Strait of Hormuz, choking a vital transit route fo»»»

Gulf News 28.03. 09:26

How Earth Hour 2026 is bringing UAE families together for climate action

Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»

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France24 28.03. 06:13

Talking Europe - 'We need to double down' on energy autonomy: EIB chief Nadia Calviño

Europe must speed up its push for energy independence and break free from "excessive dependence on fossil fuels" as the continent grapples with a more volatile and hostile global order, the head of the world's largest public bank told FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert in Talking Europe. Nadia Calviño, th»»»

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BNE 28.03. 05:46

More Moldovans support than oppose unification with Romania, survey shows

A recent sociological study indicates that more Moldovans support than oppose the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania, with backing particularly strong among the diaspora. The findings show growing support »»»

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BNE 28.03. 05:46

Romanian households cut services spending sharply in January

The consumption of services by Romanian households (chart) dropped sharply at the start of 2026, with the turnover volume index of companies providing services to households declining by 13.1% y/y in January, according to data published by the national statistics office (INS). On a monthly basis, t»»»

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BNE 28.03. 05:46

More Moldovans support than oppose unification with Romania, survey shows

A recent sociological study indicates that more Moldovans support than oppose the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania, with backing particularly strong among the diaspora. The findings show growing support »»»

intellinews.com
UPI 27.03. 23:01

Secret Service agent on Jill Biden's detail shoots himself in leg - UPI.com

Former first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2024. A Secret Service agent on her detail mistakenly shot himself in the leg at an airport Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI.. | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. Sec»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.03. 21:33

Dimitrichka Mircheva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party for Dobrich 8th 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. Dimitrich»»»

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The Peninsula 27.03. 20:44

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad offers condolences to Turkish Defense Minister

Ankara: On behalf of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani offered condolences to Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkiye HE Yaşar Güler on the martyrs of the Qatari Armed Forces helicopter crash from the Qatar-Turkiye joint forces' members, praying »»»

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Al Awsat 27.03. 19:43

Lebanese Army ‘Repositions’ Itself in the South to Avoid Contact with Israel

The Lebanese army and security forces are carrying out a “preventive” redeployment of units in the south under Israeli fire, in a move seen as aimed at avoiding direct contact or friction with Israeli forces. The step comes amid the absence of a political decision to confront Israeli incursions mil»»»

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Sana 27.03. 18:58

The role of Syrian women in the country’s economic recovery and social stability

Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Women are emerging as a key pillar in Syria’s economic recovery, supporting production and strengthening social stability amid growing efforts to expand their participation across various sectors. In a statement to SANA, Maysa Dahman, member of the Businesswomen Committee »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.03. 16:53

Nezhdet Shaban Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Targovishte 28th 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. Nezhdet S»»»

bta.bg
UPI 27.03. 16:46

3 killed, 2 injured in tour helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Rescue personnel help survivors after a helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii, Thursday. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard March 27 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and two injured in a helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. The two survivors were taken to »»»

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UPI 27.03. 16:34

Infant mortality rises in Argentina, breaking long-term trend - UPI.com

Argentina's increase in infant mortality "is very concerning because it breaks a long-standing trend,” former Health Minister Adolfo Rubinstein said. Photo by to jarmoluk/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (UPI) -- Infant mortality in Argentina, a key indicator of health, social and economic conditions»»»

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Gulf News 27.03. 16:16

UAE aid convoys reach Gaza with essential supplies

Gaza: UAE aid convoys have once again arrived in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, providing essential supplies and humanitarian assistance to ease the difficult conditions faced by residents. A convoy under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza" initiative for the c»»»

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Gulf News 27.03. 15:56

UAE aid convoys reach Gaza with essential supplies

Gaza: UAE aid convoys have once again arrived in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, providing essential supplies and humanitarian assistance to ease the difficult conditions faced by residents. A convoy under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza" initiative for the c»»»

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Gulf News 27.03. 14:44

How UAE Lottery winners are changing lives by giving back

Dubai: Winning a major lottery prize is a life-changing moment and for some UAE-based winners, the excitement is followed by a deeper question of how this windfall can help others. In a reel that has been posted by The UAE Lottery, several winners have chosen to use their prize money not just for t»»»

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Gulf News 27.03. 13:55

Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? How to respond immediately

Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»

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