Gulf News 26m

Fake: AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation

The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an AI-generated fake, underscoring the accelerating threat of tech-enabled disinformation during wartime. The rise of generative AI has turbocharged the ability of state actors and propagandi»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. Nine days after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunge»»»

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Explosions heard in Doha following missile interception as Gulf nations report new attacks

Doha: Several explosions were heard on Monday in the Qatari capital Doha, AFP journalists said, as Gulf nations reported new attacks with Iran pressing its retaliatory strikes across the region. Doha has been targetted by waves of Iranian drones and missiles since Iran launched a sprawling retaliat»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says doesn't want Kurds to launch Iran offensive

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he did not want the Kurds to launch an offensive against Iran. "We're not looking to the Kurds going in," he told reporters in a briefing aboard Air Force One. "We're very friendly with the Kurds, as you know, but we don't want to make the war any more c»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? The 'shadow power' inside Iran

For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei was one of the most powerful yet least visible figures inside the Iranian system — a cleric with deep influence over security forces but almost no public political role. On Sunday (March 8, 2026), that changed dramatically when the 56-year-old was elevated as the new s»»»

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UPI 1h

Crude oil passes $100 per barrel as Iran war widens - UPI.com

President Donald Trump called the increase "a little glitch." Iran has threatened vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel began its military operation in the country, which has sent the price of crude oil skyrocketing. File Photo EPA March 8 (UPI) -- Af»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Retail traders rush into oil and gold as Middle East tensions rise further

Dubai: The widening Middle East conflict is beginning to reshape global trading patterns, lifting demand for oil and gold while raising concerns about energy supply, shipping disruption and soaring war-risk insurance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retail trading acti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Asian markets tumble as Nikkei plunges over 6% amid oil price surge

Asian stock markets slid sharply on Monday after Japan’s benchmark index suffered one of the region’s steepest declines, as investors reacted to surging oil prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo dropped more than 6% in early trading on March 9, leading a broad s»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Trump says Khamenei’s son unacceptable as the new leader of Iran and Israel vowed to target any successor to Khamanei – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be “unacceptable,” and Issued rael has vowed to target any declared successor to Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader jus»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iranian ballistic and cluster missiles hit Tel Aviv, cause major blackout in suburbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian ballistic and cluster missiles hit Tel Aviv, cause major blackout in suburbs 09-03-2026 01:57 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian ba»»»

Gulf News 2h

The chair I always choose: What a seat can reveal about leadership and perspective

Have you ever noticed how you always gravitate toward the same chair — at home, in an office, or even at a friend’s dinner table? I do. Not because it is more comfortable, or assigned to me. It simply feels right. From that spot, I can often see the doorway, read faces as they enter, and catch subt»»»

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BBC 2h

Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years

Global oil prices have jumped above $100 (£75.11) a barrel for the first time since 2022 as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran on Sunday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Suprem»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance announces confronting a second Israeli landing operation in eastern Lebanon: Statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance announces confronting a second Israeli landing operation in eastern Lebanon: Statement 1 09-03-2026 01:54 AM Latest News»»»

Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvos target the Israeli military movements in Misgav Am and Adaisseh after the enemy’s infiltration attempts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvos target the Israeli military movements in Misgav Am and Adaisseh after the enemy’s infiltration attempts 0»»»

UPI 3h

Seventh U.S. service member dies during Iran military action - UPI.com

A seventh U.S. soldier has been killed in action during combat in Iran, less than 24 hours after the remains of six service members returned to the United States. The six died in a March 1 Iranian drone attack against a command center they were stationed at in Kuwait. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | Lic»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the new supreme leader – Ya Libnan

Share: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly sinc»»»

Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance targets the Israeli settlement of Margaliot with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters repel an Israeli landing operation in eastern Lebanon, hitting a helicopter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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BBC 3h

Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei will replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Iran's new supreme leader. A statement by the Assembly of Experts - an 88-member clerical body tasked with selecting the supreme leader - was read aloud by a presenter on state TV. Mojtaba Khamenei takes over from his father - who»»»

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BBC 3h

Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. On Saturda»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance strikes Kiryat Shmona settlement with a missile salvo: Statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Naharnet 4h

Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader

Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed the slain leader's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, defying threats from the United States and Israel to oppose him. Nine days after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed the elder Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle Eas»»»

Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance targets with artillery shells a Zionist force in northern Mais Al-Jabal border town: Statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Amir receives more solidarity messages

Macron also affirmed France’s full solidarity with Qatar and praised the efficiency of the Qatari Armed Forces in maintaining security and protecting residents, including French nationals. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of maintaining stable energy suppl»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance shoots a Hermes-450 Israeli drone over Wadi Slouki with appropriate weapons: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 4h

Judge says Kari Lake acted illegally as CEO of Voice of America - UPI.com

Kari Lake's actions at Voice of America and its parent agency, including massive layoffs last year, were invalidated by a federal judge because she was not eligible for the position. File Photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo March 8 (UPI) -- A federal judge invalidated Kari Lake's efforts to dism»»»

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BBC 4h

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews, and only a limited numb»»»

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BNE 4h

UPDATE: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as new supreme leader

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according by one of its members on March 8. The supreme leader holds u»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Zionist Channel 14: In an unusual move, the Israeli government will hold its meeting on Tuesday via video conference - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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BBC 4h

Thousands face long security queues at Houston and New Orleans airports

Thousands of travellers waited in hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel - who have been working without pay during a partial US government shutdown. Photos show people standing in long queues at check points managed by the Department »»»

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UPI 5h

Trump says he will not sign any bills until SAVE Act passes Senate - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would not sign any other bills until the Senate passes the SAVE Act and sends it to his desk to be signed. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will not sign any legislation until the U.S. Sena»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles at Al-Marj occupation site off Markaba border town with a squadron of combat drones at 01:00 PM: Statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Amir, Colombian president stress importance of reducing tension, halting escalation

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Republic of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro. During the call, the President of the Republic of Colombia voiced his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Ira»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Amir receives phone call from Colombia's President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from President of the Republic of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro. During the call, HE the President of the Republic of Colombia voiced his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Iranian attacks it is fac»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE President visits Ministry of Defence

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence as part of his continued follow-up on the current situation. Sheikh Mohamed’s visit aimed to review the latest developments related to defence and militar»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Mohammed bin Rashid receives Mansour bin Zayed in Dubai

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, during a meeting held in Dubai. The meeting was attende»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Zionist Kan Channel: Hezbollah has fired 400 missiles and drones at ‘Israel’ since it engaged in this war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Kan Channel: Hezbollah has fired 400 missiles and drones at ‘Israel’ since it engaged in this war 08-03-2026 20:58 PM Latest News U»»»

UPI 7h

An end of war declaration is dangerous for the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance - UPI.com

Paper does not trump steel. A declaration would signal political will for peace and reduce tension on the peninsula, but a declaration may not change the reality there. File Photo by Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA March 7 (UPI) -- The author prefers to use the lowercase "n" to challenge the Kim family regime's»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Report: Aoun, Salam seek ceasefire talks in Cyprus, UN coordinator to visit Israel

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are working on a "political-military initiative," political sources said. "The military aspect is related to the need for the Lebanese Army to enter all Lebanese territory," the sources told Al-Jadeed TV. "A discussion took place between Aoun and»»»

Al Manar 7h

US media outlets report evacuation of Kansas City International Airport triggered by bomb threat - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 7h

Hamas Military Spokesman Hails Hezbollah’s Heroic Act of Confronting Zionist Aggression on Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Amir receives phone call from Gambia's president

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Republic of The Gambia HE Adama Barrow. At the outset of the call, the President of the Republic of The Gambia inquired about the situation in Qatar following the continued »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from Gambian President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from President of the Republic of The Gambia HE Adama Barrow. At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Republic of The Gambia inquired about the situation in Qatar following the continued blatant Iranian attack»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

UK PM, US President hold phone call on Middle East developments

London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on the phone today with US President Donald Trump, to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East. According to a statement from the UK Prime Minister's Office, the leaders discussed the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use »»»

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BNE 8h

"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»

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BNE 8h

"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»

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BNE 8h

"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»

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BNE 8h

"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»

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BNE 8h

US Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader will need US approval

US President Donald Trump said Iran’s next supreme leader “is not going to last long” if Tehran appoints a successor to slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei without approval from Washington, ABC News reported on March 8. »»»

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BNE 8h

"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»

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