BBC 1m

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 18m

NCEMA monitors upcoming weather conditions; takes proactive measures to address potential impacts

ABU DHABI: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a meeting of the Joint Assessment Team for Weather and Tropical Conditions to monitor and analys»»»

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Gulf News 22m

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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Gulf News 27m

Roots of poverty: Dynastic politics in the Philippines — ideal vs reality

The Constitution of our Republic speaks plainly: that the excess of political dynasties must be restrained by law. Yet, like a many-headed hydra, they endure. Sprouting in every province, like an out-of-tune Karaoke singer, ubiquitous and deeply rooted deep in custom. Accepted as the common order o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE welcomes IMO Council’s resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and purported closure of Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: The UAE has welcomed a resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council strongly condemning Iranian threats and attacks on shipping, as well as the purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was adopted during the council’s 36th extraordinary session, »»»

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BBC 1h

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel "acted alone" in attacking an Iranian gas field, as tensions mount over strikes on energy infrastructure across the region. Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field - and Tehran retaliated by striking an »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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 1h

War must be stopped immediately: PM

On the other hand, Sheikh Mohammed indicated that during his meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister, emphasis was placed on the importance of joint action among the countries of the region to condemn this aggression and demand its immediate cessation, as well as demanding that Iran implement the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE State Security Department dismantles terror network linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, members arrested

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s State Security Department has announced the dismantling of a terrorist network funded and directed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, with its members arrested. Authorities said the group had been operating within the country under the cover of a fictitious commercial front, seek»»»

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BBC 1h

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January were prepared to blow up key airport runways over fears that US President Donald Trump could invade the Arctic island, Denmark's public broadcaster DR says. Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says bl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Stanislava Stefanova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Dobrich 8th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Stanislav»»»

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BBC 2h

Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

Iran has executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-government protests in January, state media say, the first hangings to be carried out in relation to the demonstrations. Among the men was teenager Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, sources have to»»»

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Gulf News 2h

'Iranian aggressions will not undermine our resolve; UAE has been working diligently and very hard for diplomacy': Sultan Al Jaber

ABU DHABI: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, stated that Iran’s blatant aggressions will not undermine UAE's resolve, stressing that the country is not a party to the ongoing war in the region. He added the that the UAE »»»

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Sana 2h

Ras Laffan shutdown adds pressure on global economy

Washington, March 19 (SANA) – The continued shutdown of Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility, is depriving global markets of significant energy supplies and increasing pressure on the global economy, Bloomberg reported. According»»»

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RT 2h

Lebanon on edge: Israel-Hezbollah escalation raises fears of full-scale war

Yegia Teshyan, coordinator of the Regional and International Relations Cluster at the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Relations at the American University of Beirut, spoke to the editor of Russia in Global Affairs, Fyodor Lukyanov, about the growing risk of a major war in L»»»

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Sana 2h

QatarEnergy: Iranian attacks disrupt 17% of LNG export capacity

Dubai, March 19 (SANA) – Iranian attacks have disrupted 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue losses, QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said on Thursday. In remarks to Reuters, al-Kaabi said the attacks damaged two of Qatar’s 14 L»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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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RT 2h

Oman warns US caught in Israel-driven Iran war, calls for return to talks

The US has been drawn by Israel into an “unlawful war” against Iran and needs help to disengage, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has said. In an opinion piece published in The Economist on Wednesday, the Middle East nation’s top diplomat called on US allies in the region to “tell the truth” a»»»

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RT 2h

EU weighs action against Hungary over Orban’s veto of Ukraine loan, Politico reports

EU officials are considering stripping Hungary of its voting rights to push through a controversial loan for Ukraine, after Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block it, Politico reports. Budapest had signed off on the €90 billion ($105 billion) loan in December before vetoing it in February »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MoEHE opens registration for vocational, technical schools for 2026–2027 academic year

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the opening of applications for admission to vocational, technical and specialized education schools for the 2026–2027 academic year. In a statement, the Ministry said applications can be submitted through the Public Services»»»

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BBC 3h

Epstein's personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier's crimes

Jeffrey Epstein's personal attorney told a congressional committee on Thursday that he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's wrongdoings. The US House Oversight Committee called Darren Indyke, who managed Epstein's legal affairs and estate, for questions as part of its investigation into th»»»

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Sana 3h

US Treasury signals possible sanctions relief for Iranian oil shipments

Washington, March 19 (SANA) – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may consider lifting sanctions on Iranian oil shipments currently stored in tankers, as energy prices surge amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking to AFP, Bessent added that the US administration could also»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Ilina Mutafchieva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria for Targovishte

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ilina Mut»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Ivan Klisurski Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Vratsa 6th and Lovech 11th Constituencies

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Klis»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Ilin Dimitrov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Varna 3rd Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ilin Dimi»»»

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BBC 3h

Canada's Conservative leader talks tariffs and martial arts with Joe Rogan

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sat down with popular podcaster Joe Rogan for a conversation that touched on Canada's assisted dying laws, fitness and US tariffs. Ahead of the episode's release, Poilievre said his main goal was to argue for removing tariffs imposed by President Donald»»»

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Sana 3h

Helium supply disruptions threaten global technology sector

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Escalating military tensions between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other are beginning to impact the global technology sector, as disruptions extend beyond oil markets to affect helium, a critical resource for the digital economy. The situation»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Albania Establishes National Database to Track and Enforce Fines

The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of a new state database aimed at improving the administration and enforcement of administrative fines across the country. The system, officially titled the “Register for the Execution and Collection of Fines,” will serve as a centralized platform t»»»

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UPI 3h

Goiás becomes first Brazilian state to sign minerals pact with U.S. - UPI.com

Goiás Gov. Ronaldo Caiado and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Gabriel Escobar (shown) signed the mining agreement Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil File Photo by Georgi Licovski/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- The United States signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian state of Goiás to e»»»

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BBC 3h

US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put forward the idea in an interview on the Fox Business programme Mornings with Maria on Thursday, saying it could make more oil av»»»

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RT 4h

HSBC considers cutting 20,000 jobs in AI-driven overhaul – Bloomberg

The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The potential reductions would represent approximately 10% of the London-based bank’s global »»»

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Sana 4h

Syria’s tropical fruit cultivation shows promise amid market challenges

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – The cultivation of tropical fruits in Syria has emerged as a promising agricultural shift, expanding alongside traditional citrus farming in coastal regions and offering farmers new income opportunities while helping reduce reliance on imports, despite ongoing climate an»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria develops new framework to expand joint business councils network

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Syria is preparing a new regulatory framework to strengthen and expand its network of joint business councils, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and support national growth, officials said. Head of the Syrian Council for Coordinating Joint Business Councils Rawad Ra»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US to 'unsanction' Iran oil — then use it against Iran? What it means

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the possible "unsanctioning" of Iranian oil. The end-game: use it as gambit against the IRGC's chokehold in the Strait of Hormuz. The move highlights a striking, though not unprecedented, move on the part of the Trump administration amid US-Israel w»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE steps up emergency readiness as varied rainfall forecast

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has intensified its emergency preparedness measures as forecasts indicate varied rainfall across the country in the coming days. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteoro»»»

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EU Observer 5h

EU financial guarantee for Kyiv ‘not working,’ Zelensky says

EU leaders failed to convince Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine support, as president Volodymyr Zelensky lamented the blockage and the uncertainty around it. “For the third month now, the most important financial security guarantee for Ukraine from Europe is not working – the €90bn support packag»»»

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Sana 5h

Syria advances tax reforms and digitalization to improve efficiency and public services

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Syria is moving forward with tax reforms and digital transformation plans aimed at improving efficiency, simplifying procedures, and enhancing services for citizens and businesses, officials said on Wednesday. During a meeting of the General Commission for Taxes and Fees»»»

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Gulf News 5h

RAK Police ready with comprehensive plan for Eid Al Fitr

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced full readiness to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, implementing a comprehensive security and traffic plan aligned with the Ministry of Interior’s strategic goals. Authorities said the plan includes intensified polic»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Gargash warns Iran rhetoric breaches international law

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said statements by some Iranian officials justifying attacks on Gulf states represent a serious breach of international law and pose a direct threat to regional stability. “The justification by some Iranian officials of their country’s aggr»»»

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Sana 6h

UN highlights Syria’s counterterrorism efforts, calls for respect of sovereignty

New York, March 18 (SANA) – Several UN Security Council members commended steps taken by the Syrian government to combat terrorism and promote stability, while stressing the need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and halt repeated Israeli violations. During a session on the h»»»

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DW 6h

Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream

Nature and EnvironmentGermanyNuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dreamKiyo DörrerCountries are racing to build new reactors. But we've barely figured out how to clean up the old ones — and the bill is potentially staggering. https://p.dw.com/p/5AhHtA 156-ton steam generator is lifted fro»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Ghalibaf: Iran’s New Strongman Running War Effort

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and a veteran of the Revolutionary Guards, has emerged as the highest-profile political figure in the country after the killing of its leaders. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of the regime's most prominent non»»»

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UPI 6h

Prosecutors want 7+ years for Høiby, son of Norwegian princess - UPI.com

Marius Borg Hoiby and his mother Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend a government party event in Oslo, Norway, in 2022. Hoiby is facing 39 charges, including four counts of rape. File Photo by Lise Aserud/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- Prosecutors said that if Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's crow»»»

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Gulf News 6h

'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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BBC 6h

US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling

Three dozen states and local governments have challenged the Trump administration's reversal of a landmark Obama-era scientific ruling which held that greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the administration's repeal last month of the 2009 "endangerment find»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Progressive Bulgaria Leader Rumen Radev: Next Parliament's Top Priority Is to Form Majority to Replace Judicial Council, Clearing Way for Election of New Prosecutor General

Former President (2017-2026) Rumen Radev, leader of Progressive Bulgaria, presented the priorities of the coalition in Sofia on Thursday. He said the number one task is to have a two thirds majority in the next parliament after the April 19 elections, to replace the Supreme Judicial Council and to »»»

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Sputnik 6h

Israeli Attack on South Pars Gas Field: A US Move to Expand LNG Share?

The US may have been informed about the Israeli bombing of the Iranian South Pars gas field, energy security analyst Yeghia Tashjian of the Issam Fares Institute at the American University of Beirut tells Sputnik. "When it comes to major Israeli operations – especially those with regional escalatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Rumen Radev: Next Parliament's Top Priority Is to Form Majority to Replace SJC, Clearing Way for Election of New Prosecutor General

Former President (2017-2026) Rumen Radev, leader of Progressive Bulgaria, presented the priorities of the coalition in Sofia on Thursday. He said the number one task is to have a two thirds majority in the next parliament after the April 19 elections, to replace the Supreme Judicial Council and to »»»

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BBC 7h

Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war

The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a variety of factors. Earlier, a Trump administration official told the BBC that the defence department h»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

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»»»