Gulf News 1h

Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»

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UPI 2h

Israel passes death penalty law; critics point to discrimination - UPI.com

The Israeli Knesset, the Parliament, is pictured in Jerusalem. Lawmakers voter Monday in favor of a new death penalty law. File Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed legislation legalizing the death penalty as a punishment for Palestinians »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

3-2-1 QOSM announces 2026 Olympic Heritage | Artist in Residence programme

Tribune News Network DOHA The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland have launched the second edition of the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme. This initiative provides artists with the opportunity to take part in three-»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince review regional issues

QNA Jeddah The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed regional and international developments, as well a»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UN Peacekeepers in the Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah

United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah. Here is an overview of the UN force in south Lebanon, whose mandate expires»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Saudi, Jordan, Qatar leaders meet amid regional unrest

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a trilateral meeting in Jeddah on Monday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as regional tensions intensified following the ongoing military escalation linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Durin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan King review efforts to de-escalate tensions, enhance security and stability in the region

JEDDAH: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan»»»

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Gulf News 8h

When the world’s arteries close: From Suez’s 8-year shutdown to the shadow blockade of Hormuz

The Suez Canal — one of the most critical trade routes on Earth — was effectively shut down for eight years, from 1967 to 1975. It wasn’t an accident. It was war. At the outbreak of the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt deliberately blocked the canal by sinking ships and laying mines, turning the waterw»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Amir and Saudi Crown Prince discuss latest regional, international developments

JEDDAH: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince, and King of Jordan hold trilateral meeting to review latest regional and international developments

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HM King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held a trilateral meeting. During the me»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince discuss latest regional and international developments

Jeddah: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with his brother, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the latest regional and international developments, as well as ongoing efforts to de-escalate ten»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince, and King of Jordan hold meeting

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HM King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held a trilateral meeting. During the me»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Rubio Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen With Iran's Consent or Through Military Coalition

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz will reopen either with Iran's approval or through a US-backed international military coalition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. "The strait will reopen either with Iran's consent or through an international military coalition including »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss: reports

London: Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday. De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Ig»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Israeli Death Penalty Bill for Palestinian Murder Convicts Faces Vote

Israel's parliament is expected on Monday to vote on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel's European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation. The measure in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

MRF Leader: We Are Party of the People and Anyone Who Fails to Understand This Lives in the Past

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski met with Ovcharovo Mayor Sebahtin Zulkyarniev in the northeastern village on Monday, the party's press office reported. The meeting comes after the Mayor's brief arrest for suspected vote-buying, which Peevski described as "a high-profile»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum announces 2026 Olympic Heritage | Artist in Residency Programme

Two artists to undertake three-month residencies in Doha and Lausanne, creating new works inspired by sports culture and the Olympic Games Doha, Qatar: The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland are pleased to launch the second edition »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Why UAE weather becomes so unpredictable every spring

Dubai: Every year, as winter fades and temperatures begin to climb, the UAE enters one of its most unpredictable weather periods. Sudden thunderstorms, short but intense downpours, strong winds and even dust storms can appear with little warning. Locally, this seasonal transition is known as the Sa»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Will Dubai see more rain this week as April approaches?

Dubai: Just days after one of the heaviest rainfall episodes recorded in the UAE in decades, many residents may ask a familiar question again: are we going to see more rain, even as the country moves closer to the start of summer? According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the UAE is ex»»»

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Middle East Observer 14h

EGX pares weekly gains in holiday-shortened week as war-risk headlines whipsaw sentiment

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the 22–26 March 2026 week on a softer note, with the sell-off on Thursday, 26 March leaving the bourse lower overall after a brief mid-week rebound. The period was shortened by the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, with the Egyptian Exchange closed through Monday, 23 March. In»»»

Gulf News 15h

Pakistan doubles down on talks, says diplomacy only way to end war

Dubai: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained diplomacy and dialogue as the only workable solution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, positioning itself at the centre of renewed international efforts to end the war through negotiations. The pledge came after a high-level quadrilatera»»»

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RT 15h

Battle for Hungary: EU attacks on Orban are a sign of worse things to come

About a century ago – between those two World Wars which Europeans have generously given to the history of humanity – there was a joke about Hungary: It was a monarchy without a king and a landlocked country ruled by an admiral. It was funny because it was true. Nowadays, though, we have proudly ad»»»

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Novinite 16h

Survey Snapshot: "Progressive Bulgaria" Tops GERB, Five Parties Enter Parliament

A new representative survey conducted by the “Alpha Research” agency and financed by the Bulgarian National Radio outlines the current political landscape ahead of a potential 52nd National Assembly, showing five formations comfortably above the electoral threshold and significant shifts in voter p»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Natural weather or cloud seeding: What really caused the UAE’s record March rainfall

Dubai: After one of the heaviest rain episodes recorded in the UAE in decades, a familiar question quickly resurfaced across social media and public discussions: were the storms intensified by cloud seeding, or were they entirely natural? Between March 21 and March 28, the UAE experienced intense r»»»

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RT 16h

Trump claims MBS is ‘kissing my ass,’ at a Saudi-backed event

US President Donald Trump has boasted that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, is “kissing my ass” and must “be nice” to the US. Trump made the remarks on Friday at the Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s annual forum in Miami, amid the US-Israeli war against Ir»»»

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Egypt Independent 16h

US dollar surpasses LE 53.60 during bank transactions

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound saw a notable increase during Sunday’s trading, coinciding with the resumption of banking operations following the weekend. It exceeded LE53.60 amidst active trading within the official exchange market. Bank trading screens showed an upw»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

Australia PM Albanese Calls for Clarity from Trump on Objectives of Iran War

‌Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he wanted more certainty from US President Donald Trump on the objectives of the ongoing war in Iran. "I want to see more certainty in what the ‌objectives of ‌the war are and ‌I ⁠want to see ⁠a de-escalation," Albanese said, responding to »»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Cherif soars to 5-star Grand Prix victory, clinches Al Shaqab Cup

Doha, Qatar: Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed victory in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m event, clinching the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding the 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at Longines Outdoor Arena, Cherif delivered a flawless perf»»»

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Sputnik 17h

Iran's Parliament Seriously Considering Withdrawing from NPT – Lawmaker

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian parliament is seriously considering withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the national security and foreign policy commission of the country's parliament, said on Monday. "The parliament is seriously considering the issu»»»

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France24 18h

Russian tanker nears blockaded Cuba, Trump shrugs off ‘a boat of oil’

A ​Russian oil tanker entered Cuban waters on Monday despite a de facto US fuel blockade as President Donald Trump has turned up the political pressure on ‌the Caribbean island in recent days. But on Sunday, Trump appeared to relax his tone, claiming the Russian tanker was just "a boat of oil" and »»»

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UPI 19h

Australian police fatally shoot man believed to be fugitive Desmond Freeman - UPI.com

March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southeastern Australia fatally shot a man they believe is fugitive Desmond Freeman, bringing an end to the seven-month manhunt for the suspect accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in late August. The man was shot shortly after 8:30 a.m. local »»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Trump: US Military Building 'Massive Complex' Beneath White House Ballroom Project

President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military was planning to construct a large complex beneath the new ballroom he is building at the White House. "The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that's under construction, and we're doing very well, so we're ahead of schedu»»»

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BNE 20h

INTERVIEW: Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan

In the eyes of the government of Iran, the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) is a terrorist organisation operating its own armed group as part of its push for self-determination for the Kurdish people of Iran – a population of between seven and 15mn depending on the source. »»»

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BNE 20h

INTERVIEW: Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan

In the eyes of the government of Iran, the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) is a terrorist organisation operating its own armed group as part of its push for self-determination for the Kurdish people of Iran – a population of between seven and 15mn depending on the source. »»»

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BNE 20h

INTERVIEW: Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan

In the eyes of the government of Iran, the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) is a terrorist organisation operating its own armed group as part of its push for self-determination for the Kurdish people of Iran – a population of between seven and 15mn depending on the source. »»»

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BNE 20h

Shocking Hungarian documentary alleges ruling party uses mafia-style intimidation to buy votes and coerce voters

An independent investigative group, DE Action Community, has released a shocking documentary alleging systematic vote-buying in Hungary's poorest settlements, involving local mayors and criminal figures. The film claims the ruling Fidesz operates a coordinated network to exert p»»»

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UPI 20h

European nations voice 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill - UPI.com

The Knesset is expected to vote this week on a death penalty bill that four European countries on Sunday voiced deep concerns over its language about which rights advocates say targets Palestinians. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of four Europe»»»

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France24 20h

European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment. Britain,»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE weather alert: Windy conditions and scattered rainfall ahead

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Monday, becoming cloudier over western areas and offshore islands by night, as temperatures see a slight gradual increase, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are forecast, occasionally fre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.03. 23:53

Cherif claims Al Shaqab Cup with thrilling five-star Grand Prix triumph

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed the prestigious Al Shaqab Cup with victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m class in the finale at Al Shaqab on Sunday. Riding 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at the Longines Outdoor Arena»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.03. 23:53

talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan

Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.03. 23:41

Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»

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Daily News Egypt 29.03. 23:41

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking completes EGP 2bn securitisation for Incolease

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully completed a securitisation issuance valued at EGP 2bn for Incolease, marking the first issuance under Al Ahly Securitization Company’s ninth programme. The issuance is backed by a receivabl»»»

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Al Manar 29.03. 22:49

“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»

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Daily News Egypt 29.03. 22:40

Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks

Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.03. 21:41

talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan

DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»

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Sana 29.03. 20:06

Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions

Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»

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BNE 29.03. 17:12

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 29.03. 17:12

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 29.03. 17:11

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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