Emirati founder sets out to build globally competitive mobility tech from UAE
Dubai: Emirati entrepreneurs are moving away from importing technology to building it locally. Founders like Rashid Al Salmi are pushing that transition through Sulmi, a UAE-based mobility and clean energy company focused on autonomous driving and electric vehicle technologies. Sign up for our dail»»»
Ex-Bulgarian president Radev leads polls ahead of April 19 vote
Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev and his newly formed coalition are leading opinion polls ahead of the country’s April 19 snap parliamentary election, according to a survey published on March 16. The poll by Sova Ha»»»
Democratic decline deepens in Eastern Europe as global slide to autocracy accelerates
Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»
US told Turkey war on Iran would take four days, says Brookings academic
The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»
Philippines down to its last three weeks of fuel reserves, turns to Russia for help
The Philippines is currently navigating a perilous and largely overlooked period of economic vulnerability: its national fuel supply could run out in around three to four weeks if international imports don't arrive soon. According to reports from The Manila Times, what was once a distant geopolitic»»»
Fire Breaks Out at Libya’s Sharara Oilfield, Oil Flows Redirected — Reports
Libya’s National Oil Corporation said flows from the Sharara oilfield were rerouted through alternative pipelines after a fire caused by a leak on a crude export line, while production continues and no casualties were reported, according to Reuters. The company said the move would “significantly re»»»
Average Gasoline Price in US Rises to Highest Level in Nearly 2.5 Years - Analysts
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The average price of gasoline in the United States has risen to its highest level in nearly 2.5 years, reaching $3.8 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration. According to the American Automobile Association, the average gasoline price in the United Stat»»»
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
LONDON — Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.Prices rebounded from the previous day's decline, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said stockpiles coul»»»
Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration
Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The move, announced less than a week after he took office, reflects a tougher approach to borde»»»
Dubai court orders woman to repay Dh421,848 to ex-husband in property dispute
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a woman to pay Dh421,848.38 to her former husband, along with 5 per cent annual legal interest, in a dispute over a jointly owned property purchased during their marriage. The case centres on a residential unit located in Dubai which the couple bought in January 201»»»
Look: LPG shortage worsens in India as queues lengthen
1/11People wait in long queues to refill LPG cylinders outside a gas agency in Prayagraj. India has started sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including the United States, to diversify supplies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government said on Tuesday, adding that there is no '»»»
Ministry of Defense announces interception of missile attack targeting Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted the country. Loud sounds of interception were heard in several parts of Doha. A Public Safety Alert confirming that the threat had been eliminated, restoring normalcy was sen»»»
Battle for Hormuz: US drops 5,000-pound bunker-busters on Iranian missile sites – France, UK mine-hunting drones poised to help clear strait
The US Central Command has confirmed a precision strike that has dramatically shifted the battle for the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have employed multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions against hardened Iranian coastal missile sites near the strait. The targeted anti-ship missiles had»»»
Police kill gunman after one wounded at rural Georgia VA clinic - UPI.com
Authorities on Tuesday fatally shot a gunman accused of wounding one person at a Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Ga. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Police fatally shot a gunman Tuesday at a Veterans Affairs clinic in rural Georgia where the suspect opened fi»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 19: What you need to know
The UAE confirmed casualties from Iranian attacks, naming victims as air defences intercepted missiles and drones. Authorities extended distance learning nationwide while maintaining normal aviation and tourism flows despite tensions. Officials signalled possible involvement in securing the Strait »»»
UAE reveals names of civilians killed in Iranian aggression so far
The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»
Fearing Israeli strikes, a Druze city screens for Hezbollah militants among Lebanon’s displaced – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Akram Abu Fakhr fills out a municipal form for displaced people from southern Lebanon in Aley, March 16, 2026. © Assiya Hamza, FRANCE 24 In the predominantly Druze city of Aley, located on Mount Lebanon, authorities scrupulously check the identity documents of the many displaced who s»»»
Israel strikes apartments in Beirut's Zokak al-Blat and Basta
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zokak al-Blat neighborhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hez»»»
Israel strikes central, southen Beirut: Lebanese media
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the He»»»
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
A woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explos»»»
At 21:45 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with artillery shells: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s Top Security Official Larijani Martyred in American-Israeli Aggression
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ascended to martyrdom in the ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretariat announced the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijan»»»
At 21:45 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Aqabat Rab Thalathin on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 23:00 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project area for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 07:15 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers south of the border town of Maroun Al-Ras with an attack drone: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Clinical PSG thrash Chelsea to reach Champions League quarters
London: Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate. The Georgian's early opener was soon f»»»
CBUAE Board reviews strength, resilience of UAE’s financial system, banking sector; financial institution resilience package backed by CBUAE’s assets of Dh1 trillion approved
ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»
At 23:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with rocket barrages: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Souq Waqif’s Ramadan night life continues to thrive
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Even as regional tensions and security concerns dominate headlines across the Gulf, Doha’s historic Souq Waqif continues to pulsate with life during the final nights of Ramadan. Visitors, families, and tourists are filling the market’s alleys late into the night, demonstratin»»»
Pakistan ambassador heaps praise on Qatar’s leadership, resilience amid regional tensions
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aamer has commended the wise leadership of the State of Qatar during times of challenge, praising its steadfast guidance and remarkable resilience. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, the ambassador noted that Qatar’s steadfast commitment t»»»
‘Qatar’s resilience shows commitment to diplomacy in resolving regional disputes’
QNA Paris President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a »»»
WCM-Q pre-medical students present research posters at annual event
Tribune News Network Doha Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific pla»»»
A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel
Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, was widely believed to be running the country as it reeled from the killing of its supreme leader and a widening war. Israel said Tuesday that it killed Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel's military also said it killed Iranian Gen. Gholam Reza Sol»»»
Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets 'throughout Lebanon'
Israel said late Tuesday it had struck sites "throughout Lebanon," targeting what it called Hezbollah rocket launching infrastructure after a series of air raid sirens in northern Israel. "As part of the effort to degrade the organization and thwart rocket attacks against Israeli civilians, in the »»»
Hezbollah issues again warnings to evacuate Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, and a number of settlements in North of occupied Palestine: Military Media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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As part of Operation Khaibar 1, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted at 08:30 Tuesday 17/03/2026 Haifa naval base with a missile barrage: statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s State TV announces martyrdom of Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Warehouse near Wrocław approaches finish line
Sellpy, part of the H&M Group, will open a large distribution center near Wrocław in spring 2026 to support the growth of its second-hand fashion e-commerce business. The facility, covering nearly 40,000 sqm, will be located in Panattoni’s Wrocław Campus 2 and will become the company’s second logis»»»
New venture capital funds will invest PLN 260 mln in start-ups
Four new venture capital funds will invest nearly PLN 260 mln in Polish startups, with over PLN 190 million coming from PFR Ventures under the FENG program. The funds, Epic Investments, Invento F2, YouNick Mint, and Pomerangels Tech Ventures, will target around 60 early-stage and growth-stage compa»»»
Iran confirms death of security chief Larijani
Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air strike. "The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of God's righteous servant, Martyr Dr. Ali Larijani," the council said, adding that his »»»
Iran confirms death of security chief Ali Larijani, state media says
In a statement carried by Iran’s semi-official Mehr news, the country’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the assassination of Larijani, after Israel earlier today claimed it killed him in targeted attacks. “After a lifetime of striving for the elevation of Iran and the Islamic Revolution»»»
As part of Operation Khaibar 1, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted at 08:30 Tuesday 17/03/2026 settlements: Kiryat Shamona, Metula, Malkieh, Dishon, Avivim, Kaferblom, Ramot Naftali, Zareit, Shtola, Efin Menachem and Beit Hillel with large missile salvos: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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International calls for restraint as Gulf tensions escalate
Damascus, March 17 (SANA) – International calls are mounting to contain the escalating military tensions in the Gulf, as confrontations continue between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, amid growing warnings of a wider regional conflict. The United Nations urged immed»»»
Manufaktura in Łódź celebrates twenty years as a center for trade, culture and entertainment
Manufaktura in Łódź opened on May 17, 2006, after a three-year revitalisation costing over EUR 200 million, transforming the ruined Poznański factory into a modern retail, cultural, and entertainment complex. The project, involving around 3,000 people, became one of Europe’s largest post-industrial»»»
SMEs want to digitize, but work without a plan and do not measure effects
More than half of SME owners do not understand how e-commerce platforms work, 43% are unfamiliar with customer service tools, and nearly half do not use cybersecurity technologies. At the same time, 64% see digitalisation as key to growth. Over the next 12 months, micro firms plan to spend about PL»»»
Zionist media: Hezbollah fires ballistic missiles at settlements in the West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time
A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster". An official in Italy, one of nine EU countries to write a joint lett»»»
At 05:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Khirbet al-Manara, off the border town of Houla, with a rocket barrage: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: Hezbollah launches a massive drone, rocketry attack on the North, reaching Haifa and Afula - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US encouraging Syrian action against Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant, Reuters – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»