BBC 1m

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

Kaley would look at Instagram until she fell asleep. She would wake up in the middle of the night to check her notifications. She would open the app as soon as she woke up. One day, she spent 16 hours on Instagram. "I stopped engaging with my family because I was spending all my time on social medi»»»

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BBC 4m

Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has called on Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf states, in a rare appeal to its key ally. In a statement, the Tehran-backed group urged its "brothers in Iran to avoid targeting neighbouring countries", saying all regional nations should co-operate "to preserve the b»»»

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BBC 4m

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

Donald Trump has said the US military has bombed a small island off the coast of Iran - home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country's economic lifeline. The US president said Kharg Island's military facilities were "totally obliterated" but that it had held off targeting its oil inf»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Bulgaria in Strong Position on Gas and Oil Supplies, Says Foreign Minister

Bulgaria is in a better position compared with other European countries regarding gas and oil supplies, as it relies far less on petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, with the main deliveries coming via the Black Sea, said caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky on Darik Radio, comme»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 55m

Israeli Defense Minister Says War with Iran Entering 'Decisive Phase'

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday the war with Tehran was entering a "decisive phase", praising US strikes on what Washington called military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub. "The global and regional struggle against Iran, led by US President Donald Trump and Israeli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 57m

Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Urges Caution on Bulgaria’s Possible Accession to Board of Peace

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky told Darik Radio here on Saturday that Bulgaria’s potential ratification of accession to the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by the United States, could commit the country to financial obligations and possible future actions whose scope remains unc»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 1h

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iran threatened Saturday to reduce U.S.-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis. Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hu»»»

Gulf News 1h

Cuban leader confirms talks with US

Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jaile»»»

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Egypt Independent 1h

US dollar shatters historic records across Egypt’s banking sector

The Egyptian banking sector witnessed a turbulent close to the trading week as the US Dollar surged to unprecedented heights against the Egyptian Pound. By the end of Thursday’s sessions, the greenback had gained between LE 2.17 and LE 2.45 across ten major lenders compared to the previous week, si»»»

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Al Manar 1h

White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” 14-03-2026 12:38 PM David Sacks, US president'»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Naharnet 1h

Hamas urges Iran to stop 'targeting neighboring countries'

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. In a rare appeal, Hamas also urged the international community to take steps to end the war that has»»»

Al Manar 1h

Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report 14-03-2026 12:34 PM Five US Air Force refueling planes»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police impound 251 vehicles over noise and illegal modifications

Dubai Police have warned motorists against disruptive traffic behaviours, including excessive vehicle noise and unauthorised modifications, stressing that such actions disturb the community and compromise public safety. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operati»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 2h

Japan, South Korea Say Ready to Act Against FX Volatility

Japan and South Korea expressed concern on Saturday about the rapid declines in their currencies, saying they were ready to act against excessive foreign-exchange volatility. Finance Ministers Satsuki Katayama of Japan and Koo Yun-cheol of South Korea "expressed serious concern over the recent shar»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sputnik 2h

Russian Army Strikes Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Complex & Energy Infrastructure

The Russian Army launched a massive strike on facilities of the military-industrial complex and energy infrastructure of Ukraine, as well as on its military airfields, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated. "Tonight, in response to the terrorist attacks by Ukraine on civilian facilities on the ter»»»

sputniknews.com
Al Awsat 2h

Blast Lightly Damages Jewish School in Amsterdam

An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday, in what the city's mayor described as "a deliberate attack against the Jewish community". The explosion at the school in an upscale residential neighborhood on the south side of Amsterdam damaged a rainpipe and charred an »»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 2h

Germany’s fiscal expansion marks a turning point for economic growth: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's macroeconomic outlook is improving, supported by fiscal expansion, an emerging recovery in manufacturing and more accommodative monetary conditions. While structural obstacles remain, the policy shift should mark the beginning of a better g»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
RT 2h

Iran war: Operation Epic Fury sparks MAGA revolt and deep US divisions

The night of February 28-March 1, 2026, will be remembered by all those who followed the news in real time. At 1:15 AM EST, seated in the White House Situation Room, US President Donald Trump said, “Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts. Good luck.” Those nine words signaled the launch of the »»»

rt.com
France24 2h

Focus - Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Since the 2017 embargo, one of Qatar’s greatest nightmares has been that a war or geopolitical crisis would isolate Doha from the rest of the world. In late February, renewed tensions following the Israeli-American offensive against Iran brought these concerns to the fore once again. Over the past »»»

france24.com
Al Awsat 3h

Is Burhan Heading for a Showdown with Sudan’s Islamists?

The designation of Sudan’s Islamists as a terrorist entity places the country’s military leadership before difficult and narrowing choices, particularly as these currents are deeply embedded within the ruling system and wield growing influence in decision-making circles, including inside the milita»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 3h

Mideast turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Oslo: Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to wor»»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 3h

Foreign Suspect Arrested for Inciting Terrorism Admits to Visiting Ukrainian Websites - FSB

MOSCOW, March 14 - A foreign national detained in the Tambov Region for inciting acts of terrorism has admitted to visiting Ukrainian websites, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed. Earlier in the day, a foreign national was arrested in the Russian Tambov Region for using the Telegra»»»

sputniknews.com
France24 3h

How will Russia benefit from US decision to ease oil sanctions?

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russian oil, letting shipments already at sea continue until early April in the aim of calming global markets amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine and European leaders criticised the move, saying it undermined peace efforts. The Unit»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 3h

China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis

Perth, Australia: Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday. Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute before earning a penalty in the »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 4h

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor

An explosion has damaged a Jewish school in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, in what the city mayor condemned as a "deliberate attack against the Jewish community". Mayor Femke Halsema said the overnight blast caused limited damage to the outer wall of the school in the Buitenveldert district. No injur»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Blast outside Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries

Belgium: An overnight blast against an exterior wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam did not cause any injuries, Mayor Femke Halsema said Saturday, denouncing "a cowardly act of aggression". The police have CCTV footage of a person placing the explosive device, she said. An investigation has been o»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 4h

Trump Says Iran 'Totally Defeated'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has been "totally defeated" in the US-Israeli military campaign against the country and wanted a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue the fight. "The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Milita»»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 4h

Women’s rights: Founder of Sezim crisis center receives UN recognition - | 24.KG

In New York, as part of events marking the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, a ceremony was held to honor one of the initiators of the women’s rights movement in Kyrgyzstan — Bubusara Ryskulova, founder of Sezim crisis center. In recognition of her many years of service to prot»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 4h

NKorea Fires About 10 Missiles Toward Sea During US-SKorea Drills

North Korea on Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area in»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 5h

On This Day, March 14: FBI's 'Most Wanted Fugitives' list debuts - UPI.com

On March 14, 1950, the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list appeared for the first time. 1 of 4 | Franklin County Sheriff Steven Pelton stands near a poster of Donald Eugene Fields II as he was announced being added to the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list in St. Louis on May 25, 2023. On Marc»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Hamas Urges Iran to Stop 'Targeting Neighboring' Countries

Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighboring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. "While affirming the right of the Islamic Republic of Iran to respond to this aggression by all available means in accordance with »»»

english.aawsat.com
Kathimerini 5h

Deadly hooligan cycle refuses to break

The primary suspect in the stabbing death of a 20-year-old soccer fan was arrested Friday, in what authorities are cautiously treating as the latest episode in an escalating cycle of hooliganism-related violence in Greece’s second-largest city. The suspect, a young supporter of soccer club Aris The»»»

ekathimerini.com
France24 6h

Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organised rally after Israeli warning

A blast rocked a major pro-Palestinian rally in Tehran on Friday after Israel warned it could target the area, as the nearly two-week war between Israel and Iran escalated across the Middle East. Washington ordered roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region, bolstering its military presence. A »»»

france24.com
Sputnik 6h

LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 15

The Middle East remains on edge as the conflict triggered by the February 28 US–Israeli strikes on Iran enters its 15th day. The attacks, which targeted multiple Iranian sites and killed senior Iranian officials, sparked a major regional escalation and a wave of retaliatory missile and drone operat»»»

sputniknews.com
Al Awsat 6h

Hezbollah-linked Financial Institution Faces Systematic Israeli Military Campaign

The Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, a financial institution linked to Hezbollah, is facing a systematic military campaign as part of what appears to be a renewed Israeli strategy aimed at undermining the group’s economic infrastructure and cutting off its funding sources. After the association’s bran»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 6h

As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits

The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits

The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits

The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

India negotiates with Iran for safe passage of fuel carriers

India is feeling the bite of the global energy crunch after the ongoing war in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider West Asia region has made it risky for cargo ships to transit through the region without getting hit by Iranian weapons. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Around 70% of India’s crude oil imports now bypass Hormuz

India now sources approximately 70% of its crude oil imports via supply lines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, significantly cutting the country’s exposure to disruptions resulting from the prevailing tensions in the Middle East, the government of India said in a recent press release. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits

The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits

The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

India negotiates with Iran for safe passage of fuel carriers

India is feeling the bite of the global energy crunch after the ongoing war in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider West Asia region has made it risky for cargo ships to transit through the region without getting hit by Iranian weapons. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Around 70% of India’s crude oil imports now bypass Hormuz

India now sources approximately 70% of its crude oil imports via supply lines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, significantly cutting the country’s exposure to disruptions resulting from the prevailing tensions in the Middle East, the government of India said in a recent press release. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity

A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four ​Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

intellinews.com