Gulf News 1m

GCC chief praises efficiency of Gulf armed forces in countering Iranian attacks

RIYADH: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised Sunday the high level of efficiency and readiness demonstrated by the armed forces of the GCC states, highlighting their professionalism in countering the Iranian attacks that targeted the GCC states and defending their sovereignty and s»»»

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Gulf News 13m

UAE President receives phone call from Iraqi Prime Minister

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stabi»»»

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Gulf News 27m

British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions

Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law

Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»

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UPI 1h

China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com

Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QIC shareholders approve 11% cash dividend for FY2025

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Extraordinary General Assembly (EGM) meetings on March 12, 2026, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meetings were chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways updates limited flight schedule to and from Doha until March 28

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced in an update that it will operate a revised limited number of flights from March 18 to March 28, 2026. "With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our ut»»»

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Gulf News 2h

NCM: Unstable weather with light rain across parts of UAE until March 20

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»

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Sana 2h

IEA to release strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets

Paris, March 15 (SANA) – The International Energy Agency announced Sunday that member states will begin releasing oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to curb rising global crude prices. According to a statement cited by AFP, member countries in Asia and Oceania will immediately start sup»»»

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Gulf News 2h

In phone call with UAE President, King of Spain condemns Iranian attacks against the UAE and other countries in the region

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and several countries in the region. His Majesty also affirmed Spai»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a»»»

Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with »»»

Gulf News 2h

NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats

Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla

Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»

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RT 3h

I’m worried about Tucker Carlson’s safety – John Kiriakou

The life and freedom of US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower and host of the RT program Deep State John Kiriakou has said. Carlson claimed on Saturday that the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him to the US Justice Department. “What’s that crime? Well, talk»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

All Voting Machines Will Be Fully Operational by April 19, Says Election Chief

All 9,354 voting machines to be used in the country and about 150 to be used abroad in the April 19 Bulgarian snap elections will be in working order, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday evening. No machines for which there is rea»»»

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UPI 3h

Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com

Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah fighters targeted for the second time on Sunday a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers east of the Khiam detention center with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 3h

MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 rescheduled

Doha: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year President of the Qatar Motor and Moto»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open

Miami: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, organizers said Sunday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells this week, but the six-time Miami champion opted out of the second leg of the "Sunshine Double" -- where he fell to »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Joint statement by extraordinary meeting of GCC-UK Foreign Ministers

The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) held an extraordinary meeting on to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and the blatant aggression by Iran and its regional proxies against the GCC countries and Jordan. The GCC side was headed by Dr. Abdu»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a missile salvo: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a mis»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Consumer Protection Commission Raises Awareness on World Consumer Rights Day

On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Peruvian presidential candidate dies in traffic accident in the Andes

A Peruvian presidential candidate died Sunday in a car accident on a remote Andean highway while traveling to a political rally. Napoleón Becerra, 61, was the candidate for the Workers and Entrepreneurs Party of Peru in the April 12 election. The leftist was one of the 36 candidates and a recent po»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the Taybeh project area in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: Military Media statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the Taybeh project area in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: Mil»»»

Daily News Egypt 4h

Finance Minister grants exceptional customs facilities for transit shipments at ports

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that exceptional customs facilities have been introduced for transit shipments at Egyptian ports, allowing procedures to be completed without requiring pre-registration under the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. Kouchouk said the decis»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt to secure all raw material financing as production will not stop, says PM Madbouly

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday that the state is securing all necessary financing to provide raw materials and production requirements, asserting that the “wheel of national production will not stop” despite current regional military escalations. The Prime Minister stated d»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Housing Minister urges timely completion of Decent Life phase one projects

Egypt’s Minister of Housing Randa El-Menshawy held an extensive meeting to review the progress of phase one projects under the presidential initiative Decent Life, aimed at developing rural areas across Egypt. El-Menshawy emphasised that completing Phase One projects is a top priority for the minis»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Muslim Council of Elders calls for global campaign to confront extremism, hate speech, promote coexistence

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, affirmed its unequivocal rejection of all forms of extremism, hatred, discrimination, and incitement to violence against Muslims, warning of the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia and the serious threat it pose»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar intercepts drones launched from Iran on Sunday

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 that the State of Qatar was targeted today by multiple drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all drones.»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73

Doha: Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face ever seen on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at the age of 73. Rayyan passed away on Sunday after a broadcasting career spanning more than five decades, during which he covered major global and regional e»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sheikh Hamdan approves initiatives aimed at strengthening the family’s role as the foundation of society

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs in Dubai, today approved a package of strategic initiatives aime»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

In heavy rain and strong , Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo : A displaced man stands next to a tent during rainfall, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh BEIRUT/ SIDON – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back»»»

Ya Libnan 5h

Live updates : Iran warns countries against ‘escalating’ conflict in Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned other countries to refrain from actions “that could lead to escalation and expansion of the conflict” in Iran. Araghchi made the comments in a phone call with French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot after US President Donald Trump called fo»»»

TAP 5h

14 Tunisians arrive at Tunis–Carthage Airport after evacuation from Lebanon

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) - Fourteen Tunisians arrived on Sunday afternoon at Tunis–Carthage International Airport, coming from the Jordanian capital Amman aboard Royal Jordanian, after being evacuated from Lebanon, which has recently been experiencing...»»»

BBC 5h

How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad

On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside. His secret is two phones - one connected to the Iranian phone network and one to the Turkish. It's necessary because international calls into Iran are blocked. Customers o»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Live updates: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warning to UAE – Ya Libnan

Share: Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets. Tehran accused the United States of using “ports, docks and hideouts” in th»»»

Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters attacked the settlement of Kiryat Shmona in northern occupied Palestine with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sana 5h

Syria forms Syrian–Lebanese Business Council

Damascus, March 15 (SANA) – Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council on the Syrian side, in a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The council will operate in accordance »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar Airways operates limited flight schedule to and from Doha

DOHA: With scheduled flight operations of Qatar Airways still temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace, the airline has assured passengers that it is making every effort to support their travel needs and help reunite them with family and loved ones. In a statement, the »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Japan's Katsuta wins Safari Rally for maiden WRC victory

Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final sta»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the US on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. Even Hawaii was affected, with parts hit by severe flooding. Portions of the mid-South read»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Iran conflict: Al Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for the UAE

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt, during which they discussed developments in the region following the escalating military actions and the risks of a widening conflict and its impli»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Some clouds, relatively cold weather expected tonight: Meteorology Department

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology (QMD) reported that inshore areas will experience some clouds and relatively cold conditions tonight, until 6am on Monday. The QMD included this in its daily weather report on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Offshore, skies will have scattered clouds and hazy cond»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid

London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Tsnobar logistics base in the occupied Golan with a missile salvo: Military Media statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 6h

Fake part-time job offers target UAE residents

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Israel systematically destroyed over 93% of Gaza Strip cemeteries amid ongoing genocide, warns Watchdog

Gaza: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) said it has documented that the Israeli army destroyed 93.5% of cemeteries in the Gaza Strip, either completely or partially, in the context of the ongoing genocide since October 2023. In a statement, Euro-Med Monitor said the systematic target»»»

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UPI 6h

Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement - UPI.com

A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»

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