Al Awsat 6m

Researcher Owns 100 Rare Flags From Saudi State Eras

Saudi Arabia marked Flag Day on March 11 for the fourth consecutive year, following a royal order issued on March 1, 2023, designating the date as an annual celebration of the national flag, whose current form was approved in 1937 by King Abdulaziz. Saudi researcher Adnan Al-Tarif, who owns around »»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Prime Minister receives phone call from UK Foreign Secretary

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper. During the call, the two sides discussed developments in the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious r»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Plane from India carrying 138 passengers crash-lands in Phuket

Dubai: An Air India Express aircraft arriving from India carrying 138 passengers made a crash landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand after experiencing a landing gear malfunction, according to media reports. The aircraft reportedly struck the runway heavily while attempting to land aft»»»

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TAP 33m

FM: Over 21,000 irregular migrants returned home countries thanks to voluntary return programme

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The voluntary return programme for irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan countries has enabled the return of more than 21,000 migrants to their home countries over the past four years, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»

Al Awsat 42m

Hamas Killings Spark Anger as Pursuit of Gazans Resumes

Security tensions are rising in the Gaza Strip as Hamas-run security agencies resume measures against Palestinians that include summonses and arrests targeting people described as “activists” or critics of the group’s policies. Anger has grown further after two Gaza residents were killed in separat»»»

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BBC 46m

Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»

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UPI 57m

Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Lawmakers have pushed for answers about the delayed and mistake-filled Jeffrey Epstein files release by the Justice Department from Attorney General Pam Bondi, leading to fiery exchanges in a House Judiciary Committee hearing last month. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»

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BBC 1h

Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo

Three brothers have been arrested in Norway linked to an explosion outside the US embassy in the capital, Oslo, on Sunday. The authorities believe the blast was caused by an improvised device that was placed at the building's entrance. It caused minor damage and no injuries were reported. The broth»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences intercepted missiles, drones amid Iranian attack

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems successfully responded to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said the sounds heard across parts of the country were a result of air defence systems intercepting »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Tells World to Get Ready for Oil at $200 a Barrel as It Fires on Merchant Ships

Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. The war unleashed with joint US and Israeli air s»»»

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UPI 1h

Vehicle crashes into baricade near White House - UPI.com

A vehicle crashed into a barrier near the White House Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and one person was detained by the Secret Service for questioning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Hamdan meets donors, contributors of Edge of Life campaign

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 Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) met with a group of donors and contr»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Village Wants Army Protection from Israel, Hezbollah

After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»

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RT 2h

Pentagon gutted civilian watchdogs before Iran school strike – Politico

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly gutted Pentagon oversight offices that would normally help investigate the deadly US strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed at least 170 people last month, according to a Politico report. Current and former civilian protection officers told the ou»»»

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UPI 2h

Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy - UPI.com

Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast greets supporters after taking office as [resident of Chile in an inaugural ceremony in Valparaiso on Wednesday. Parliamentarians from all parties and a dozen heads of state and government from around the world attended. Photo by Ailen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Strike Hits Beirut Apartment Block as Lebanon Grapples with 800,000 Displaced

An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese authorities said, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy bombardment continued. Israel launched an offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah after it»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iraqi PM Tells Iranian President Attacks Targeting Iraq Are Unacceptable as Shrapnel Kills One

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks ‌targeting Iraq ‌were unacceptable. He ‌told ⁠Pezeshkian that the ⁠attacks undermined efforts to end the war and ⁠return to dialogue, ‌according ‌to a ‌statement by the ‌prime minister's»»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘Real Kerala story’: Viral ‘Maha Kumbh beauty’ Monalisa marries boyfriend in Kerala temple

Monalisa Bhosle, the young woman who went viral during the Maha Kumbh 2025, married her boyfriend Farman Khan at a temple in Poovar, a coastal area near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, on Wednesday evening. The simple ceremony took place on Wednesday evening, only hours after the couple approached th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky, UK Minister for Europe and North America Discuss Security Situation

The current situation in regional and international security, including developments in the Middle East, was discussed in a telephone conversation between caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky and the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Europe and North America Stephen Doughty, the Foreign»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Commerce minister visits retail outlets to monitor market conditions

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani conducted a field visit to a number of retail outlets across the country as part of ongoing efforts to monitor market conditions and ensure the availability of essential goods and products for consumers. During t»»»

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BBC 2h

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the first President George Bush made a speech that he probably regretted until the end of his days. It was»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Tripoli government team holds further meeting with Boeing regarding the establishment of a new airliner

‎The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that had held a virtual meeting today as part of the ‘‘Libyan-American Partnership’’ between the Prime Minister’s Initiative team for the establishment of the new national airline with the team from Boeing. It said this meeting comes within the fr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker PM Gurov, Greek Ambassador Note Rise in Investment, Trade

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Liberopoulos discussed the rise in Greek investment in Bulgaria and in trade turnover between the two countries in 2025, the Cabinet press service said here Wednesday. During the talks, Gurov noted the excellent l»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Hezbollah and Iran Overwhelm Israeli Communications and Houthis May Join Next

Hezbollah strikes on Israeli radar and satellite bases mirror Iranian tactics – but that doesn’t means there is a single operational plan, Rome University professor Dr Lorenzo Trombetta tells Sputnik. "What we are looking at [is] a constellation of actors that share strategic interests and a broad »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Foreign Minister Neynsky Meets With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression»»»

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UPI 2h

IEA’s 32 member countries to release 400 million barrels of oil - UPI.com

The executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said he is glad to see IEA's 32 member countries unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil from its emergency stockpile.. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- The International Energy Agency agree»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE markets remain stable with steady supply of essential goods

Local markets across the UAE are witnessing a smooth flow of goods to retail outlets, with supplies available in normal conditions and in quantities sufficient to meet consumer needs, according to officials. Authorities from the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, economic departments and consumer»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed receives Jordanian FM's condolences over martyrdom of two UAE soldiers

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call today from Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who offered his condolences over the mar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Foreign Minister Neynsky Holds Working Meeting With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden

Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Attention was given to the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East and the import»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

National Cancer Mission Hub Launched at GATE Forum in Sofia

A National Cancer Mission Hub was founded during a forum organized by the Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski here on Wednesday. The forum brought together experts in the field of medicine and science from Bulgaria and Europe. The main objectives of »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

UN Urges ‘Exemptions’ to Get Aid Through Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soa»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Tracing the US Military’s Learning Curve on Fighting Iran’s Drones: What to Know

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. Iran launched so many drones across the region at once that some slipped through the defenses, in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Caretaker Energy Minister Traikov, UK Ambassador Copsey Discuss Lukoil, Fuel Market, Gas Corridor

Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with UK Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key European and international energy issues, the Energy Ministry said in a press release. The talks also covered the situation surrounding Lukoil following UK's decis»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US–Israel–Iran war: 8 key updates UAE residents should know right now

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict continues to unfold, ripple effects are being felt across travel, oil markets, shipping routes and aviation worldwide — including here in the UAE. Governments, airlines and global energy organisations are introducing measures aimed at stabilising markets, maintaining »»»

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RT 3h

Iranian team would be ‘welcome’ at US-hosted World Cup – FIFA chief

US President Donald Trump has given assurances that the Iranian team would be welcome at the football World Cup co-hosted by the US this summer, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino reported the position on Instagram on Tuesday, saying Trump “reiterated that the Iranian team is, of cours»»»

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RT 3h

Ukraine can’t explain ‘war mafia’ cash convoy – Hungary

Ukraine has failed to explain why an armored convoy carrying tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold, and supervised by people with ties to Ukrainian intelligence, was transiting through Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. He also implied that the funds may be a sign of Ukraini»»»

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RT 3h

EU members could loan billions directly to Kiev – Politico

Cash-strapped Ukraine could receive as much as €30 billion ($35 billion) from individual EU members, Politico reported on Wednesday. The idea is being discussed as Hungary and Slovakia pressure Kiev to resume Russian oil supplies by blocking a joint €90 billion EU loan. Kiev claims supplies through»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar affirms commitment to boosting international cooperation against world drug problem

Vienna: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar, Albania discuss regional escalation in phone call

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, HE Igli Hasani. HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday fr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

MRF-New Beginning Submits to Parliament Draft Resolution on Bulgaria's Accession to Peace Board

The MRF-New Beginning parliamentary group has submitted a draft resolution requiring the Council of Ministers to present a ratification bill on Bulgaria's accession to the Board of Peace in Parliament, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party said. "The vote in Parliament will make it crystal cle»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 3h

No: 42, 11 March 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, to Türkiye

H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, will pay a visit to Türkiye on 12 March 2026.»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives German Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany HE Johann Wadephul who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Drones shot down in Oman as others strike fuel tanks at Salalah Port

Muscat: Omani authorities said several drones were shot down on Wednesday, while others struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah, causing damage but no casualties. According to the Oman News Agency, an official security source said the country's security services intercepted and downed a nu»»»

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BBC 4h

'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war

Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

UAE President, Irish PM discuss regional tensions after Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the escalating security situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ireland's Prime Minister HE Micheal Martin. According to official reports on Wednesday, the two leaders reviewed recent»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar affirms commitment to boosting cooperation against world drug problem

VIENNA: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar warns against attacks on civilian infrastructure

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and regional stability while stressing the country’s right to defend itself. In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Dr Al Khulaifi stated that Q»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah S.G. Congratulates Ayatollah Khomeini on Election, Reiterates Commitment to Islamic Revolution Path

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a congratulatory cable to the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Ali Khamenei on his election, reiterating the Resistance Party’s commitment to the Islamic Revolution Path. What follows is the text of the cable: In th»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

IEA Agrees to Record Release of Emergency Oil Reserves in an Effort to Calm Surging Prices

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves

Paris: The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East conflict, the biggest such release ever. "The oil market challenges we are facing are unprecedented in scale, therefore »»»

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