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French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: President Macron during a G7 meeting last week. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes / Pool / AFP via Getty Images The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar »»»

Gulf News 52m

Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

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Dubai Chambers’ Building Materials Group hosts ‘Solidarity Suhoor’ expressing unity, gratitude in UAE leadership

Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»

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BBC 1h

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi authorities contain fire at Ruwais complex after drone incident

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi authorities responded on Tuesday to an incident at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex following a drone strike. According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, relevant teams have contained the resulting fire and brought it under control, with cooling operations currently underwa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Digital knowledge is a child’s right and a national responsibility

Every generation grows up in a world shaped by the tools and knowledge of its time. Today’s children are growing up in a digital world that influences how they learn, how they communicate and how they understand the realities around them. If we recognise education as a fundamental right of every ch»»»

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UPI 2h

FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE arrests 25 for spreading misleading content on defence, military acts

Abu Dhabi: UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the arrest of a further group of 25 individuals of various nationalities. The accused have been referred for an expedited trial for publishing misleading content on digital platforms that harms national defence measures and glori»»»

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BBC 2h

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Loud sounds in Dubai Marina, Al Sufouh after air defence interception

Dubai: Residents in parts of Dubai reported hearing loud sounds on Sunday morning, particularly in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas. According to the Dubai Media Office, the noises were the result of successful air defence interceptions carried out by authorities. Authorities confirm successful inter»»»

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Sana 3h

Damascus hosts “Al-Khair Festival” with broad consumer discounts ahead of Eid al-Fitr

DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»

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Al Manar 3h

IRGC: 51st Wave of Operation True Promise 4 Targeted Al-Kharj US Air Base

The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the execution of the 51st wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” through the launch of a combined liquid- and solid-fueled missile system targeting US forces at Al-Kharj Air Base, which the IRGC considers a launchpad»»»

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BBC 3h

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

Warning - this article contains a graphic description of the aftermath of an explosion. As Israel continues to attack targets connected to Hezbollah in Lebanon, the BBC visited the remains of a home where eight members of a family, including three children, were killed in a strike. The yellow flag »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict

Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

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France24 3h

UN force base in southern Lebanon comes under fire, one peacekeeper wounded

A UN peacekeeping base near the village of Mais al-Jabal in southern Lebanon came under fire, sparking a blaze that wounded one peacekeeper. UNIFIL is investigating the incident, said spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel, noting that "the situation here in South Lebanon is precarious and volatile, not just f»»»

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UPI 4h

N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force - UPI.com

North Korea on Saturday staged another of its show-of-force ballistic missile launches -- pictured is one launch during a test in December -- that sent 10 missiles off its west coast, which traveled more than 200 miles and landed just outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan»»»

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BBC 4h

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause "even greater destruction" in his country. He said Ukraine needed air-defence systems regardless of what was happening elsewhere. The US-Israeli war with Iran has led to many air-d»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar Airways updates flight destinations for March 15 until 18

Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected by the current disruption, and to help them reunite »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war

Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 14-03-2026 23:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli war»»»

Qatar Tribune 5h

QC set to launch ‘27th Night Challenge’ today

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) will launch the ‘27th Night Challenge’ on Sunday evening under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event on YouTube dedicated to life-saving medical i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QRCS fundraising drive makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives

Tribune News Network Doha Apart from the Ramadan iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters or crises wo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QF’s Awsaj Academy students continue learning from home

Tribune News Network Doha As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of s»»»

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Al Manar 5h

“In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct clashes with Israeli enemy forces in the city of Khiam, using light and medium weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. The clashes are ongoing as of the time of this statement,” statement 46 mentioned - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct c»»»

Al Manar 5h

Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over 14-03-2026 23:00 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

France24 5h

Spotlight - Propaganda in 21st-century wars: WITNESS associate director Mahsa Alimardani speaks to France 24

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Mahsa Alimardani, associate director at WITNESS, about the challenges the militaries, but also the societies as wholes, face in a time of AI-generated content and misinformation spreading through social media.  Produced by Maya Yataghene, Alessandro Xenos and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Security situation is stable: Minister

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

HMC assures steady medicine supply with strategic stockpile

QNA Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has affirmed that it is committed to constantly securing patients’ needs for medicines through a sustainable strategic stockpile. Executive Director of Pharmacy at HMC Dr Ameena Jesaimani said the corporation is keen to ensure that all patients have uninterr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Philippines, Qatar step up support for Filipinos as regional tensions rise

Darlene Regis As tensions in the region continue following Iranian strikes affecting parts of the Gulf since February 28, the governments of the Philippines and Qatar have taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the Filipino community in Qatar. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar announced o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoPH issues autism support guide to help families cope

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instruction»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Judicial work to continue remotely with full efficiency: SJC confirms

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Conflicting reports on 'French plan' to end Lebanon war

France's foreign ministry said Saturday there was "no French plan" to stop the fighting in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. "France has supported the Lebanese authorities' openness to direct talks with Israel and has offered to facilitate them," said a minist»»»

Naharnet 5h

France reportedly proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

Naharnet 5h

UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respon»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Efforts to put out fire at UAE’s Fujairah after drone interception ongoing, one injured

The Fujairah Media Office says efforts are ongoing to put out a fire at the port of Fujairah caused by fallen debris following the interception of a drone. It also said that a Jordanian citizen had been lightly injured in the incident. The port of Fujairah is situated just outside the Strait of Hor»»»

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Al Manar 5h

At 21:45 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Fatima Gate on the Lebanese-Palestinian border in the town of Kfarkela for the second time with artillery shells: statement 45 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:45 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Fatima Gate on»»»

UPI 5h

Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»

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TAP 6h

Scattered showers, temporarily with thunderstorms expected Saturday night

Tunis, March 14 (TAP) - The weather situation on Saturday night will feature occasionally thick clouds with scattered and temporarily thunderous rain in the western regions of the north and centre, gradually extending during the night to the rest of...»»»

Al Manar 6h

At 19:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border for the third time with a rocket barrage: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 19:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan hill»»»

Al Manar 6h

At 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy artillery position in the settlement of Dishon with a rocket barrage: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy artillery position in the settlement of Disho»»»

Jordan Times 6h

The cost of war and lost chance for development

Wars often show a clear economic contradiction. Huge amounts of money are spent on military operations, while many basic development needs in the world remain underfunded. The current conflict is a clear example. The cost of direct military operations is estimated at about two billion dollars every»»»

Jordan Times 6h

How is the Mideast war impacting Iraq's oil industry?

BAGHDAD — Iraq's economy depends almost entirely on its crude oil sales, now seriously threatened by the Middle East war with Iran choking the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Oil exports and production have nearly come to a standstill with the waterway all but shut by Iran's attacks and threats against sh»»»

TAP 6h

Procedural guide for rent-to-own housing projects in Tunisia unveiled

Tunis, March 14 (TAP) – A procedural guide for implementing housing projects under the rent-to-own or installment-sale schemes was presented on Friday, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and shorten processing deadlines. This took place...»»»

Gulf News 6h

UAE banking services not interrupted after evacuations, branch closures, confirms Citibank

Dubai: Citibank said its operations in the UAE continue without interruption after the bank evacuated several buildings and temporarily closed some branches as a safety precaution. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement to Gulf News on Saturday, the bank said t»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Drones hit Kuwait International Airport; no casualties reported

Authorities in Kuwait say drones struck facilities at Kuwait International Airport, damaging part of the airport’s radar system. No passengers or airport staff were injured in the incident, according to Al Jazeera. “Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several drones that struck the airport»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Who needs organic when there are loopholes?

A certified organic farming family in western Greece found itself neighbor to an industrial asphalt plant, exposing deep contradictions in the country’s land-use regulations. The Moutopoulou family has operated a greenhouse vegetable unit since 1992 and holds organic certification since 2003. Their»»»

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Sana 7h

War’s Economic Shock Spreads to Global Energy Markets and Shipping

Capitals, March 14 (SANA) – The economic fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war is increasingly spilling into global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions, shipping security, and rising fuel prices worldwide. The conflict, now entering its third week, has placed t»»»

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Al Manar 7h

After spotting a force of the Israeli enemy army advancing towards Al-Awida hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 18:00 on Saturday 14/03/2026 with a guided missile and achieved confirmed hits: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After spotting a force of the Israeli enemy army advancing towards Al-Awida hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian bor»»»

Gulf News 7h

Abu Dhabi observatory captures rare Jellyfish Nebula image

Abu Dhabi: Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, has successfully captured an image of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a vast cloud of cosmic gas and dust. The nebula takes its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles a jellyfish. It lies within the constellatio»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Missiles strike Kuwaiti airbase, three soldiers injured

Kuwait says two missiles struck the perimeter of Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base wounding three soldiers. A spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Defence Ministry said air defences detected seven missiles over the past 24 hours with three destroyed, while two inflicted minimal damage in areas around the facility. T»»»

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