RT 1m

US is now prioritizing supplying its own military over Ukraine, Pete Hegseth says

The Pentagon is now prioritizing refilling its own weapon stocks instead of sending them to Ukraine, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, blaming the Biden administration for any “challenges” the US military has been facing lately. Hegseth made the remarks on Thursday during a media briefing »»»

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Kathimerini 19m

Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

ATHENS/LONDON – A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show. An Athens prosecutor alleges the manager, who cannot be na»»»

ekathimerini.com
Novinite 24m

Bulgarian PM Gyurov Says Board of Peace Membership Driven by “One Oligarch,” Not National Policy

Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has clarified that the country’s participation in the Board of Peace, a controversial initiative led by US President Donald Trump, was not a government consensus but the result of “one oligarch’s decision,” in an interview with Euronews. Gyurov empha»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

In ‘Solidarity’ Visit to Beirut, French FM Vows to Pursue Lebanon Truce Efforts

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday expressed solidarity with Lebanon and pledged to press ahead with diplomatic efforts to halt escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrot’s visit came as Lebanon faces mounting security and humanitarian problems resulting from ongoing h»»»

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Gulf News 30m

Between headlines and home: Why it’s OK to pause

Eid Mubarak. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well in these unprecedented times. This is definitely a holiday with a difference. No-one in the UAE has asked for or wants this uncertainty, but perhaps it reinforces what is so special at this time of year: Being with loved ones, enjoying t»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

LIVE UPDATES: Gulf nations mark Eid amid heightened tensions; Kuwait shuts refinery after drone strike

Doha, Qatar: Gulf countries are observing Eid Al Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, under heightened security measures as regional tensions continue to escalate. Authorities have restricted outdoor prayers and public celebrations in several countries as a precaution. In Kuwait, officials announced the»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Sharjah ruler receives Eid Al Fitr well-wishers

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received well-wishers, on Friday, at Al Badi’ Palace on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The reception was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sha»»»

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Al Awsat 50m

Trump Gets Approval for Gold Coin in His Likeness

An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents. The US Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when asked by AFP after several media outlets»»»

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Al Awsat 50m

Italy, Germany and France Offer Help with Hormuz Only after Ceasefire

Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire. Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready "to»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 52m

EU digital identity wallet moves closer to rollout after interoperability tests in Romania

Between March 17–18, Romania hosted a major interoperability testing exercise dedicated to the European Digital Identity Wallet, the CSC Interoperability Event EUDI Wallet 2026. The event was organised by the Cloud Signature Consortium (CSC), with the support of certSIGN, and brought together digit»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 56m

Honouring our second home: Why Eid in the UAE feels more special this year

Dubai: As Eid 2026 arrives, many UAE residents are embracing a quieter, more meaningful way of celebrating, one that is shaped by reflection, resilience, and a deep sense of gratitude to the country they call their second home. Across communities, the focus has shifted from large gatherings to inti»»»

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Gulf News 56m

UAE minister holds high-level India talks on Iran attacks, security

New Delhi: Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, visited New Delhi on Thursday, March 19, 2026, where she met with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, and Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary. During the meetings, the two sides discu»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran's Supreme Leader Says Enemies' 'Security Must be Taken Away'

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called Friday for the enemies of his nations to have their “security” taken away, in his latest message to the public. Khamenei made the remarks in a statement issued on his behalf and sent to President Masoud Pezeshkian, after Israel killed Intelligence M»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

This war must stop immediately: Prime Minister

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the region, warning that continued aggression risks plunging the Middle East into a broader and more dangerous conflict. He called on Iran»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE leaders share Eid greetings, reaffirm unity and hopes for regional stability

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE will continue to advance towards a peaceful and prosperous future, through its strength, resilience, and the loyalty and unity of its people. In a statement published on his official X account, Sheikh Moh»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Revolutionary Guards Say US-Israel Strikes Killed Spokesman

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that US-Israeli strikes had killed their spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini. Naini "was martyred in the criminal cowardly terrorist attack by the American-Zionist side at dawn,” the Guards said in a statement on their Sepah News website. A short time earlier, th»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

Talks in Baghdad Aim to Halt Attacks on US Embassy

A series of meetings held over the past two days inside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone have produced a preliminary framework aimed at halting attacks on the US Embassy, according to an informed Iraqi source. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, the source said the discussions brought together representativ»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Six countries condemn attacks on Gulf energy

London: A joint statement issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan condemned Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf, on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement,»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
RT 1h

Saudi Arabia warns Iran against attacks on energy sites, threatens military action

Iran could face retaliation from its Gulf neighbors for attacks on their energy infrastructure, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Al Saud has warned, adding that the “patience” of the countries of the region is not “unlimited.” Iran must “recalculate” its strategy, Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat sa»»»

rt.com
Actmedia 1h

XTB Survey: What Do Romanians Do First When They Feel Financial Pressure?

When there are money issues, the instinct reaction of many Romanians is to tighten the belt immediately. They cut off expenses, delay purchases, give up what seems not urgent. A recent survey shows that this quick adaptation hides a major vulnerability: for many, a simple unexpected expense can thr»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Bolojan announces solution to social package found

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Thursday that a solution has been found for the social package to be supported by the coalition, mentioning that agreement had been reached to reduce spending related to the payment of certain rights obtained by magistrates through court rulings.Bolojan also»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Nicusor Dan: Loan for Ukraine to be unblocked once oil flows through Druzhba pipeline

When oil begins flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, the loan for Ukraine will be unblocked, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at the end of the European Council meeting."Yes, I stand by what I said, and many others said today in the debate on Ukraine: it is unacceptable for a decision th»»»

The Srpska Times 1h

Minić Calls Meeting with Transporters Amid Growing Crisis

Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minić has stated he is aware of the complex situation faced by transporters and proposed that a meeting with representatives of the Logistika BiH Consortium be held on Monday, March 23, at the Government seat. Given that the energy situation is becoming increasi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cheap weight-loss jabs: India set to reshape global obesity fight

Mumbai: A deluge of weight loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday. The move will dramatically widen access to treatments that have long been considered a luxu»»»

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Novinite 1h

How Mobile and Desktop Platforms Are Influencing Online Slot Trends

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped how we consume news and entertainment, creating a dynamic interplay between different platforms. What begins as a headline on a desktop monitor might evolve into a viral video viewed on a smartphone, illustrating the fluid consumption habits of today's aud»»»

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Novinite 1h

Data Transparency and Trust in the Evolving Casino Economy

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped nearly every industry, and the gambling sector is certainly no exception. What was once the exclusive domain of opulent brick-and-mortar establishments has transitioned into a sprawling online universe, accessible with a few clicks. This transformation, wh»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran attack targets refineries as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles

Drone and missile strikes linked to Iran sparked fires at key refineries in Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, while air defence systems in Saudi Arabia and Qatar intercepted multiple drones and missiles, raising tensions across the Gulf. Authorities confirmed that emergency teams contained the blazes a»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Japan Ski Paradise Faces Strains of Global Acclaim

Beneath the powder snow at internationally popular Japanese ski resort Niseko, anxiety is mounting among residents over soaring prices and a massive influx of overseas workers. At a time when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is talking tough on immigration, upscale Niseko has never been more popular w»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 2h

From Bats to Bonds: Uganda's 'Cricket Grannies'

Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew nothing about bu»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Interior Ministry, Prosecution Service, SANS Establish National Interagency Unit on Upcoming Elections

Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and acting State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chair Denyo Denev signed an order to establish a National Interagency Unit in connection with the upcoming elections for the 52nd National Assembly, the press cen»»»

bta.bg
UPI 2h

Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi for White House dinner - UPI.com

1 of 8 | Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi of Japan makes remarks as she stands with President Donald Trump during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump hosted Prime Mini»»»

upi.com
Sputnik 2h

Europe to Not Survive Without Russia Oil, It Will Become Obvious in Couple of Weeks - Orban

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe will not survive without Russian oil when a global fuel shortage is at the door, and this will become obvious to everyone within a couple of weeks, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. "The fact is, at this moment that it just knocking on the door the shor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir performs Eid Al Fitr prayer

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al Fitr prayeralong with citizens at Lusail praying area this morning. The prayer was also performed by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin »»»

qatar-tribune.com
Al Awsat 2h

Trump's Mideast Muddle Could Play into Xi's Hands at Planned Summit

China will be in a stronger position to extract concessions from Donald Trump when the US president finally visits Beijing after becoming entangled in his Middle East war, analysts say. Trump had been due in the Chinese capital at the end of this month for talks with President Xi Jinping, but has d»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

PM: Eid al-Fitr Holiday Affirms Timeless Values of Faith, Morality, Human Dignity - Foundation of Every Democratic Society

This bright holiday affirms the timeless values of faith, morality, and human dignity, which are at the foundation of every democratic society, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said this on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, quoted by the Council of Ministers on Facebook on Friday. The P»»»

bta.bg
UPI 2h

On This Day, March 20: Sarin attack on Tokyo subway kills 14 - UPI.com

On March 20, 1995, 12 people were killed, and more than 5,000 made ill in a nerve-gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. A 13th victim died a day later and a 14th in 2008. 1 of 7 | A photo taken on June 16, 1995, shows Aum Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara (C, back), born Chizuo Matsumoto, being»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Strikes 'Decimated' Iran as War Roils Markets

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated", and as Gulf nations faced a fresh set of attacks. The Iranian capital, under near daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli attack started the war on February 28, was »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 2h

Fire at South Korean Auto Parts Factory Injures at Least 50

At least 50 people in South Korea were injured in a fire at an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, officials said Friday. The National Fire Agency said 35 people were seriously hurt but couldn't immediately confirm whether any were in life-threatening condition. Video from the scene »»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 2h

Eid Al-Fitr 2026: Meet UAE’s Eid babies bringing joy, hope and new beginnings

As the clock struck midnight and Eid Al-Fitr began, celebrations took on a deeply personal meaning for Pakistani couple Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib. Inside Burjeel Hospital, the couple welcomed their newborn son, an arrival that felt nothing short of poetic on a day defined by joy, gratitude an»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 3h

Iran Attacks Wipe Out 17% of Qatar’s LNG Capacity for Up to Five Years

Iranian attacks ‌have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

North Korean Leader, Daughter Try Out New Tank

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter Ju Ae tried out the country's new battle tank in large-scale military drills, state media reported on Friday, in the latest sign that she was being groomed as his heir. Photos released by state media showed a chuffed-looking Kim sitting on top of the mov»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Australian Mosque Protesters Heckle PM over Israel Stance

Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza. Some in Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities are angry over a fine line walked by the c»»»

english.aawsat.com
Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 3h

No: 52, 20 March 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to the United Arab Emirates

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates on 20 March 2026.»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Amir receives Eid Al Fitr well-wishers

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received this morning a host of well-wishers on Eid Al Fitr at Lusail Palace. After the Eid prayer, His Highness received HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 3h

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled on Syria-Lebanon Border

Syria’s defense ministry said border guard forces in the outskirts of Flita area west of Damascus had foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons across the Syrian-Lebanese border after what it described as a tightly executed ambush. The ministry’s media and communications office said the operation led to»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 3h

Amir performs Eid Al Fitr prayer

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed Eid Al Fitr prayers along with citizens at Lusail praying area this morning. The prayer was also performed by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sh»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 4h

Eid Al-Fitr 2026: UAE couple welcomes Eid baby at midnight

As the clock struck midnight and Eid Al-Fitr began, celebrations took on a deeply personal meaning for Pakistani couple Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib. Inside Burjeel Hospital, the couple welcomed their newborn son, an arrival that felt nothing short of poetic on a day defined by joy, gratitude an»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Majalla 4h

Decapitation strikes unlikely to topple Iran's regime

Leadership decapitation has long appealed to outside powers as a shortcut to regime collapse. Remove the figure at the top, the theory goes, and an authoritarian system will fracture under the weight of its own rivalries. That is not what has happened in Iran, at least not so far. Following the kil»»»

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UPI 4h

Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, on Thursday. Pool Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel "acted alone" in stri»»»

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Gulf News 4h

France, Spain, Bahrain, India condemn Iranian attack on Ras Laffan in Qatar

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held phone calls today with a number of Arab and international leaders to discuss developments in the region following the attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City and its implications as a serious escalation threate»»»

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