BBC 38m

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

From soaring heating oil bills for homes in Yorkshire to bill-saving school closures in Pakistan, the financial fallout from the war in the Middle East is already being keenly felt. It is increasingly clear that the impact of Tehran's retaliation, designed to trigger economic disruption and damage,»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Mojtaba Khamenei 'has not shown his face'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, even as the Islamic Republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East war launched by Israel and the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM, Turkish FM condemn Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HisExcellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Thursday. The two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its seriou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir receives solidarity calls from world leaders

Continued from page 1  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the attack, describing it as a violation of international norms and conventions. He reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to Qatar’s security and emphasised the need for de-escalation and a swift return to dialogue. In a cal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar condemns Iran attacks at NATO meeting, warns of regional escalation

QNA Brussels The State of Qatar has participated in a meeting of the NATO Council with the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative countries, held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. The session was chaired by HE NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska. Charge d’Affaires at Qatar’s Missio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir, Sisi call for de-escalation

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed, in a meeting held on Thursday in the Amiri Terminal at Hamad International Airport, the latest developments in light of the continued I»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister says Iranian attacks on Qatar dangerous escalation, unacceptable violation, threatening regional stability

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar, including the targeting of the Ras Laffan energy complex on Wednesday, represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable vio»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

French FM visits Lebanon in show of ‘support and solidarity’, will go Friday to Israel to discuss ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is shown with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut, Lebanon March 19, 2026 French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut Thursday during a visit to Lebanon aimed at displaying France’s »»»

The Peninsula 5h

Prime Minister meets Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Doha on Thursday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. The two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the»»»

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Sana 6h

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Iranian attacks, call for de-escalation

Riyadh, March 19 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from a group of Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several countries in the region, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and respect for international law. In a joint statement issued after a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Bahrain's king calls Amir, expresses condemnation of Iranian aggression against Ras Laffan Industrial City

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HM the King exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al Fitr, wishing both countries»»»

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Gulf News 7h

'Ready' to help keep Hormuz open: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Japan

In a significant display of international unity amid escalating Middle East tensions, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have issued a joint statement pledging “readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. This vital chokepoi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from King of Bahrain

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HM the King exchanged greetings on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, wishing both countries continued progr»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from King of Spain

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HM King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain. During the call, His Majesty expressed his condemnation of the Iranian attack on the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, denouncing these actions and emphasizing Spain's supp»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Israel escalates attacks on civilian infrastructure in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: The Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river was damaged in an Israeli strike on Friday, followed by other strikes on other bridges on Wednesday Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut neighborhoods. Israeli offic»»»

UPI 8h

Global aid flows to Cuba as energy crisis deepens - UPI.com

European volunteers from the 'Convoy Nuestra America' initiative visit a hospital in Havana on Wednesday. This first delegation arrived with nearly 5 tons of medical supplies in a show of solidarity against the U.S. oil embargo, according to Progressive International. Photo by Ernesto Mastracusa/EP»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

'Miracle': Europe reconnects with lost spacecraft

Paris, France: The European Space Agency announced Thursday it has re-established communication with a spacecraft that is part of its Proba-3 mission, after losing contact with the satellite a month ago. Proba-3, which launched on a two-year mission in 2024, uses two spacecraft flying in precise fo»»»

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UPI 9h

Iran war, China loom at summit between Donald Trump, Sanae Takaichi - UPI.com

U.S President Donald Trump (C) was set to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) to the White House for a return visit on Thursday after the pair forged a strong relationship at a Japan-US summit meeting in Tokyo during a three day visit in October. File photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Mar»»»

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Business-review 9h

Glas Expert targets American market and exhibits at New York Build 2026

”This is the first time we are exhibiting in America. We have carefully analyzed the U.S. market, which we have been targeting for several years and where we have already completed a specific project at Detroit Airport. However, we strongly believe that our standards, expertise, and attention to de»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir receives phone call from UK Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Thursday from HE Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and a number »»»

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RT 9h

Pentagon seeking $200 billion to fund Iran war, the Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, the Washington Post reports, citing a senior administration official and sources familiar with the matter. If approved, the figure would far exceed the cost of US President Donald Trump’s military operation against I»»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 9h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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BNE 10h

Coalition maths points to deadlock ahead of Slovenia's general election

Slovenia, a country of 2.1mn people, is heading into highly uncertain parliamentary elections on March 22, with a tightening race between former prime minister Janez Jansa's opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and Prime Minister Robert Golob's ruling Freedom Movement. »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Iran FM vows 'zero restraint' if energy infrastructure hit again

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Tehran will not exercise any restraint if energy facilities were attacked in the war with United States and Israel again. "Our response to Israel's attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint»»»

BNE 10h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

intellinews.com
UPI 10h

Costa Rica cuts ties with Cuba, rejects government's legitimacy - UPI.com

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced the decision to sever relations with Cuba Wednesday from the presidential palace alongside U.S. Ambassador Melinda Hildebrand. File Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- Costa Rica has formally severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, marking »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Amir and Egyptian President discuss regional developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport. They discussed the latest developments in the region in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and»»»

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UPI 11h

Oil, natural costs soar amid strikes on Gulf energy infastructure - UPI.com

The South Pars gas field off the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh was among energy infrastructure targeted by in escalating attacks by both sides on Wednesday and Thursday, causing prices of oil and natural gas to jump sharply higher in international markets. Iran shares the giant Persian Gulf gas»»»

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EU Observer 11h

Croatia readies oil for Hungary, as Orban sticks to EU-Kyiv loan veto

Croatia says 13 tankers carrying non-Russian oil are ready to supply Hungary, even as Budapest presses Ukraine to deliver cheaper Russian fuel in exchange for lifting its veto on a €90bn loan for Kyiv at Thursday’s (19 March) EU summit. “The total amount of oil that has been shipped is approximatel»»»

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Sputnik 11h

‘NATO Bombed Hell Out of Libya’ Under Cover of UN Humanitarian Mandate — Expert

March 19, 2026, marks exactly 15 years since NATO launched its military intervention in Libya under the auspices of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which led to the ouster and assassination of Muammar Gaddafi, and subsequently plunged the country into a protracted and devastating civil war. "N»»»

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Naharnet 11h

EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send mili»»»

Gulf News 11h

Stability by design: How the UAE navigates regional crises

The United Arab Emirates’ response to regional attacks and tensions reflects an advanced model of a state capable of managing crises with high efficiency and resilience, particularly within a complex regional environment marked by rapid developments and overlapping interests. The UAE has demonstrat»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Energy attacks threaten global stability, says UAE minister Dr Sultan Al Jaber

Dubai: The UAE has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting operations and could have wider global consequences, as regional tensions continue to escalate. UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, said energy facilities should not be targeted, as cri»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

TISP Floor Leader Says Regular Government Ensured Stability, Criticizes Caretaker Cabinet

Addressing Parliament Thursday in a declaration on behalf of There Is Such a People (TISP), Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov said that during regular governance, there was stability and normal development, despite any shortcomings. He argued that the regular government was brought down not for failing »»»

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BBC 13h

Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»

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Business-review 13h

Poultry Investment accelerates its regional integrated development

Poultry Investment is consolidating its position in the local poultry industry, following investments in the vertical integration of its operations, production capacities, and the development of higher-value-added segments. The group operates in four counties in Transylvania and has a complete vert»»»

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BNE 13h

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in Qatar, UAE, and attacks on Saudi Arabia

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Arab-Islamic bloc condemns Iran strikes on Gulf states as Saudi Arabia signals military option

RIYADH: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting i»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Saudi Arabia says reserves 'right to take military actions' over Iran attacks

Saudi Arabia has not ruled out military action in response to repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Faisal said that Iran "tries to pr»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Bulgaria Supports All Positions that Would Boost EU's strength, Says Caretaker PM Gurov

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told reporters in Brussels on Thursday that Bulgaria needs to be moving full steam ahead in Europe, as the country supports all positions that would make the EU stronger. The Prime Minister is in Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Council, the Council»»»

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