Gulf News 36m

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

WEST PALM BEACH, Forida: At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He is jumping from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now e»»»

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Iraqi pro-Iran group extends pause in US embassy attacks

An Iran-backed armed group announced on Monday that it would continue its five-day pause on attacking the US embassy in Baghdad. Since the start of the war in the Middle East, pro-Iran armed groups have claimed responsibility for near-daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region, whi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran awaits Trump threat to 'decimate' power plants

Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. Trump, after enthusiastically backing Israel in the war the two countries launched on February 28, is under political »»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

US ambassador urges Lebanon and Israel to talk even if there is no ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai in Bkirki U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa affirmed that “the United States is concerned over the situation in Lebanon and for it to be independent and free from war.” “I personally doing everything I c»»»

Gulf News 1h

Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as results put his party just slightly ahead of the conservatives. Golob took over from Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa as a political newcomer in 2022, leading a three-party centre-left »»»

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BBC 2h

How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate

A controversial secularism law in Quebec is heading to Canada's Supreme Court - but the outcome will impact much more than religious expression in Canada, legal experts say. The case has the potential to test national unity and the balance between courts and elected officials. "This case is probabl»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Lebanon MP urges PM Salam to reverse the “misguided decision” over the shelter facility for the displaced at Beirut’s northern entrance – Ya Libnan

Share: In a statement, MP Nicolas Sehnaoui noted that “establishing a shelter facility with permanent structures at the northern entrance to Beirut is a misguided decision in every respect.” He called upon the government of PM Nawaf Salam to “immediately reverse this decision and adopt other soluti»»»

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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

Germany is continuing to struggle with a shortage of skilled workers, as elderly staff retire, and there are not enough young candidates to fill their roles. To try to alleviate the problem the country is increasingly turning to workers from India. For Handirk von Ungern-Sternberg, it started with »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE universities reopen online, some with hybrid class, temporary relocation options

Dubai: While most UAE universities are resuming classes online after spring break today, some higher education institutions with residential campuses have introduced hybrid learning arrangements and temporary relocation provisions, ensuring that students, whether in their hostels or back home, coul»»»

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Gulf News 4h

RAF downs Iranian drone as UK escalates support for US operations against Iran — Araghchi issues stark warning

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a UK counter-drone unit has downed an Iranian drone. The ministry also issued an update late on Sunday (March 22) confirming RAF Typhoons and F-35s are conducting "defensive patrols" over Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain. Force protection r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Arab solidarity with Qatar, Turkiye after helicopter crash

QNA Doha Several countries and top officials have expressed condolences and solidarity with Qatar and Turkiyefollowing the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters that claimed the lives of seven personnel from both countries. The State of Kuwait expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Stat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Filipino entrepreneurs, leaders host podcast to help guide OFWs in Qatar on government assistance amid regional tensions

Filipino community leaders, entrepreneurs launch podcast to guide repatriation efforts in QatarDarlene Regis Amid ongoing regional tensions since February 28, Filipino community leaders and entrepreneurs in Qatar have launched a live podcast aimed at guiding overseas Filipinos on government repatri»»»

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Albanian Daily News 5h

Albanian Opposition Leader Sali Berisha Injured by Tear Gas During Protest

Tensions escalated Sunday at a Democratic Party of Albania protest in Tirana, as clashes between demonstrators and police intensified and tear gas was deployed to disperse the crowd. Opposition leader Sali Berisha, who was at the forefront of the march alongside supporters and party lawmakers, suff»»»

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BBC 6h

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Israeli military says plans for the expansion of ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved, amid fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing a large-scale ground invasion of the country. Israel has intensified its campaign against Hezbollah, an Iranian-b»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Why the world can’t bypass the Strait of Hormuz — even with pipelines and $200b plans

Dubai: As tensions escalate in the Gulf, a familiar question is back: if the Strait of Hormuz is so risky, why not just move oil another way? The scale makes that far harder than it sounds. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Roughly 20 million barrels of oil — about 20% o»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Ignore batteries at your own peril

Batteries are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. They sit at the heart of the global shift toward electrified transport, and more resilient power systems. In a word: a game-changer. At the most basic level, batteries solve a fundamental problem: energy»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability during a meeting. The»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Parliament's Resolution Instructing Cabinet to Submit Bill on Bulgaria's Accession to Board of Peace Referred to Constitutional Court - FM

The caretaker Cabinet has referred to the Constitutional Court Parliament’s resolution instructing the government to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said on Nova TV on Sunda»»»

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BBC 9h

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said. US President Donald Trump posted on social media that ICE agents will go to airports on Monday, while Border Czar Tom Homan t»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Third academic term kicks off online across UAE schools

Dubai: The third academic term for the 2025–2026 school year will begin on Monday for students across all levels in public and private schools in UAE following the Ministry of Education curriculum, with classes to be held remotely for two weeks after the spring break. The Ministry of Education has »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience

Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Progressive Bulgaria Representatives in Blagoevgrad Region Identify Unlocking Talented People's Potential as Key Goal

The Progressive Bulgaria coalition launched its election campaign in Gotse Delchev with the opening of its local office and the presentation of its candidates for MPs in Blagoevgrad's 1st multi-member constituency, the coalition said. The event was attended by top-of-the-list candidate Rositsa Kara»»»

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Gulf News 10h

No shortage fears as UAE strengthens food security system

Sharjah: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, said that the UAE has a strong and advanced food security system that does not rely solely on local stockpiles, but is supported by an extensive network of economic rel»»»

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MIA 10h

Nikoloski: New flights from Ohrid to Bratislava, Milan to boost tourism, economy

Skopje, 17 March 2026 (MIA) — As of March 17, travelers can fly directly from Ohrid’s St. Paul the Apostle Airport to Bratislava, with a new flight to Milan launching March 29, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski. In a Facebook post, Nikoloski said the »»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE reviews national preparedness to tackle current challenges

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Higher Committee for Internal Security held a meeting on Sunday to review national preparedness and strengthen readiness to address current challenges. The meeting, chaired by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, focused on ensuring»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Iran Threatens to Retaliate against Gulf Energy and Water after Trump Ultimatum

Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, escalating the three-week-old war. The prospect of tit-for-tat strikes on civilian infrastruct»»»

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TAP 11h

Tunisia and North Rhine-Westphalia discuss strengthening parliamentary and economic cooperation

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Consul General in Düsseldorf (West Germany), Mustapha Ziri, met with Stefan Engstfeld, Chair of the Committee for European and International Affairs in the parliament of the North Rhine-Westphalia.The meeting...»»»

Al Awsat 11h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Alarming Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Treasury's Bessent Says US Has 'Plenty' of Funds for Iran War

The US government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, but is requesting supplemental funding from Congress to ensure the military is well supplied in the future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Bessent, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, also ruled o»»»

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Sputnik 11h

Szijjarto Accuses Polish Leadership of Spreading Fake News to Support Hungarian Opposition

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Sunday accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of spreading fake news to support the Hungarian opposition. On their X accounts, Tusk and Sikorski responded to a post alleging that Szijja»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Unsettling Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked

Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»

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TAP 12h

Middle East War: IACE warns of economic risks for Tunisia, recommends mitigation measures

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) has warned about the risks facing the Tunisian economy due to the war in the Middle East, calling on authorities to implement short- and medium-term mitigation measures to...»»»

Gulf News 12h

Cuba ready for potential US attack but wants dialogue

Washington: A top Cuban diplomat said the communist-led island is making preparations in the event of a potential US attack, but insisted it has "no quarrel" with Washington, according to an interview that aired Sunday. "Our military is always prepared. And in fact it is preparing these days for th»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Iran Has Fired 400 Missiles at Israel, 92% Intercepted since Start of War

Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, with around 92 percent of them intercepted. The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people »»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Israel PM Visits Town Hit by Iran Strike, Vows to Target Guards Leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to a town struck by an Iranian missile the previous day. "We're going after the regime. We're going after the IRGC, this criminal gang," Netanyahu said, »»»

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Sana 13h

War costs rise as economic strain, political divisions grow in Washington

Washington, March 22 (SANA) Concerns are mounting over the rising cost of the U.S. war against Iran and its impact on the domestic economy and global stability, as Washington’s strategic objectives evolve. Rising costs strain the economy Estimates from research institutions, including the Center fo»»»

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Gulf News 14h

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 23: What UAE residents need to know today

Dubai: UAE air defences intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran, ensuring public safety across the country. Residents were advised to stay updated on travel and flight schedules, while authorities highlighted key measures to strengthen infrastructure, electricity, wate»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE extends condolences to Qatar and Türkiye after fatal helicopter crash

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to Qatar and Türkiye following the deaths of seven personnel in a helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters during a routine mission. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its heartfelt sympathies to the»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Cuba scrambles to restore power after new blackout

Havana: Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade. Some parts of Havana began to have power again, but others were still dark early Sunday, a »»»

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Sputnik 14h

Military Action Against Iran Bring People Together Around Its Leadership - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military actions against Iran have led to greater unity of the Iranian people around the country's leadership, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We see that, unfortunately, the war is spreading. We all know that at the start of this campaign - this aggression - the goal was,»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Philippines: ₱2.49 billion fuel subsidies fast-tracked, ₱18.65 billion for infrastructure jobs amid oil price surge

Manila: As fuel prices continue to climb, the Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it had expedited the release of ₱2.49 billion ($41.40 million) to fund fuel subsidies for the transport sector under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Based on government data, the fuel s»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Qatar Airways warns refunds may take longer amid operational challenges

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has said it is working to process and resolve refund requests as quickly as possible, while signalling that some cases may take longer than usual due to the current operational challenges facing the airline. In a social media post, the airline noted that customers with co»»»

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Middle East Observer 15h

Hashtag “Sisi is my leader and proud” leads twitter

Hashtag «Sisi is my leader and proud» lead «Twitter» over the past days, with variable comments expressing the people’s belief and support to the president’s efforts in meeting Egypt’s long rooted challenges on all fronts, with comments praising the strong arm that delivered safety and security to »»»

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Netanyahu visits town hit by Iran strike, vows to target Guards leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to an Israeli town struck by an Iranian missile the previous day. "We're going after the regime. We're going after the IRGC, this criminal gang," Netanya»»»

Gulf News 15h

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum intensifies Hormuz battle: Why forcing the strait open is high risk

Dubai: As the war between the United States and Iran enters its fourth week, the Strait of Hormuz has become the conflict’s most critical — and volatile — battlefield. The narrow chokepoint, through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes, is now effectively paralysed. Iran has largely »»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE air defences engage 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs on March 22

Dubai: UAE air defence systems on March 22, 2026, intercepted four ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of what authorities described as blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,773 UAVs. Also Read:»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Education Minister Calls for April Uprising Commemoration Day, Addresses Elections, School Oversight, Tuition Fees

Caretaker Education Minister Sergei Ignatov said in an interview on Nova TV on Sunday morning, “We want to make April 20 a permanent school-attendance day without classes, dedicated to commemorating the April Uprising.” “The day after elections is usually problematic, some schools cannot reopen bec»»»

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Sana 16h

Türkiye pushes for diplomatic solution to U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict

Ankara, March 22 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is pursuing diplomatic efforts and regional initiatives to help end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Fidan said recent discussions, including a ministerial meeting in Riyadh, focused on ways »»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Can nations save the shorebird that flies 30,000 km a year?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Chasing an endless summer, one shorebird species undertakes a grueling annual journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America and back -- a feat increasingly fraught with peril. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world's most remarkable travelers, but»»»

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