BNE 6m

Serbia unveils €48bn development plan through 2035

Serbia unveiled on an ambitious €48bn economic development plan on March 7 aimed at boosting growth, infrastructure and living standards through 2035, according to a government press release. President Aleksandar Vucic pre»»»

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BNE 7m

"Now it's 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 7m

Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes

US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»

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BNE 7m

Iran turns to China’s BeiDou satellites to outfox Israeli anti-drone electronic warfare defences

Iran has dumped reliance on the US GPS satellite network to guide drones and missiles and switched to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system that is complicating Israel’s air defence operations. Since the 12-day war wi»»»

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Gulf News 9m

UAE residents get emergency alert over missile threat

The Ministry of Interior has warned of a potential missile threat. Residents are urged to move to the nearest secure building, stay away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await official instructions. Authorities have stressed the importance of staying in safe locations, following official ch»»»

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Jordan Times 23m

Asian economies move to limit Mideast war's impact at home

MANILA — Faced with soaring prices and disruptions to their oil and gas supplies, Asian countries heavily dependent on fossil fuels from the war-struck Gulf are moving to protect their domestic markets.Here are some of the measures being considered to limit the war's impact:South Korea eyes price c»»»

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Jordan Times 23m

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves, Macron says

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war.Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

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France24 29m

The Observers - Venezuela: 'At night, the east of the country is brighter than Caracas because of gas flaring'

Venezuela continues to burn natural gas produced as a byproduct of oil extraction in a process called gas flaring, which wastes a valuable resource and also has negative consequences for the environment and poses health risks. We spoke to people in Venezuela with knowledge of gas flaring and its ef»»»

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France24 33m

What will Iran's new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei be in charge of?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has become Iran's new supreme leader. The secretive 56-year-old cleric is only the third supreme leader in the history of the Islamic Republic and has close ties to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. But what will his role actually entail?»»»

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France24 33m

Khamenei replaces Khamenei: Iran defies Trump, signals continuity

Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader signals the entrenchment of hardline cleric power and a continued resistance amid the US-Israeli military onslaught. It also underscores US President Donald Trump’s policy failure to detail the goals of t»»»

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France24 33m

Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer players

U.S. President Donald ​Trump said on Monday he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.»»»

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Gulf News 33m

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 11: What UAE residents need to know on March 10

Dubai: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 11th day, authorities in the UAE continue to monitor developments closely while maintaining security readiness and ensuring the continuity of essential services. Officials confirmed that the country’s air defence systems»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Video: Iranian ballistic missile launchers taken out in US strikes

In a bold escalation of Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command (CentCom) released unclassified footage on March 10, 2026, showcasing missile strikes on partly concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers. The video depicts thermal imaging of hidden mobile launchers under bridges, trees, bunkers a»»»

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UPI 43m

FAA launches air taxi test program in 26 states - UPI.com

The Federal Aviation Administration announced eight three-year pilot projects to explore how to implement and regulate air taxis and other drone-type transportation systems in the United States. Among the aircraft companies that will work with several government agencies is Joby Aviation -- chosen »»»

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24 News Agency 52m

Kyrgyzstan and Korea discuss cooperation in water resource management - | 24.KG

Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic Kim Kwang-jae. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to the press service, the»»»

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BBC 1h

Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump

President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday - the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies and shaken markets - typified this confusion around the war's tim»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Israeli Forces advance in southern Lebanon to expand a military-controlled buffer zone – Ya Libnan

Share: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, called for direct talks with Israel to end the fighting. He also leveled blame at Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, for igniting the war. Israeli forces advanced in southern Lebanon on Monday, entering new territory as part of a stated effort to expand a »»»

RT 2h

US Tomahawk missile filmed hitting near Iranian girls’ school – media (VIDEO)

Videos released online and verified by a number of news agencies have amplified accusations that the US is behind the deadly strike on an Iranian girls‘ school that left over 160 people dead. The footage shows what appears to be a US Tomahawk missile impacting near the school in Minab, southern Ira»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Inside how UAE hotels are preparing for stranded travellers

Dubai: Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable pricing, and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region. Several hotel groups said they are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with authorities to ensure operations contin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From Everest to Antarctica, this Nepali cyclist is on a mission

Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»

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Gulf News 3h

WTI crude price drops nearly 7% early Tuesday

The WTI crude has dropped nearly 7% to $88.18 per barrel as of 8.07am in Japan local time (12:07 am GMT Tuesday), even as other benchmarks like Brent (at $98.96, up 6.76%) and Murban ($110.2, up 6.71%) The discrepancy in price movements between WTI Crude and other benchmarks are due the sharp volat»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Tenant demand sends Sharjah rents climbing across key neighbourhoods

Dubai: Sharjah’s rental market is seeing a reset, driven by rising demand from residents seeking more affordable housing options and by growing interest in newer lifestyle communities across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Property Finder shows a»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: Here's what really happened

Dubai: Ever since repatriation services started from the UAE following the Iranian aggression in the region, the Australian government has reportedly been "disappointed" that flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi had rows and rows of empty seats. Photos and video clips of what the Australian media descr»»»

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Sana 6h

Saudi, Italian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions

Riyadh, March 10 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a telephone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to address regional developments and security concerns According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The ministers stressed the need to reduce tensi»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Powerful explosion, jets heard overhead in Tehran: AFP journalists 

AFP journalists reported a powerful explosion in the Iranian capital just after midnight local time on Tuesday at the same time as aircraft were heard overhead. Several journalists dispersed across the city reported the blast, which was felt from many kilometres away. They also reported several exp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Charity and Hormuud Salaam hold World Orphan Day programme

Tribune News Network Doha With the participation of the Somali prime minister and hundreds of orphans, Qatar Charity (QC) and the Hormuud Salaam Foundation celebrated World Orphan Day in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The event, which takes place annually on the 15th of Ramadan, was held under the »»»

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Gulf News 6h

US says it struck more than 5,000 targets in 10 days of Iran war

The United States struck more than 5,000 targets during the first 10 days of the Iran war, the US military said on Monday. Among the targets were more than 50 Iranian vessels, US Central Command -- which is responsible for American forces in the region -- said in a fact sheet. Other targets include»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoPH issues guidelines for dealing with current situation

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) emphasised the importance of promoting mental health in light of the current situation by following a number of guidelines or seeking psychological support when needed. Through a set of psychological guidelines, the ministry said that feelings of fear, »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid discuss national affairs during meeting in Dubai

DUBAI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, at Al Marmoom in Dubai, Their Highnesses exchanged cordial conversations and prayed to God t»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Canada

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Monday from the Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr. Mark Carney. During the call, HE the Prime Minister expressed his country's condemnation of the continued Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other cou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Amir, Canadian PM stress importance of de-escalation, intensifying efforts to contain crisis

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney. During the conversation, the prime minister voiced Canada's condemnation of the continued blatant Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar an»»»

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Sana 7h

EU Parliament president warns of impact of Iranian attacks on global energy security

Strasbourg, March 10 (SANA) – European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned Iranian attacks targeting Gulf countries, describing them as “flagrant” and warning of their serious repercussions on global energy security. Speaking at the opening of the European Parliament’s March plenary sess»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

Lebanon asks U.S. for help in direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the source»»»

Al Manar 7h

MP Raad: Israeli Enemy Benefited from Lebanese Government Listlessness, Hezbollah Will Fight to Defend Nation

MP Mohammad Raad, Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed the Lebanese people, saying that for a year and five months, the resistance had fully adhered to the ceasefire against the enemy, implementing an agreement made by the Lebanese state with the Zionist enemy after indirect negoti»»»

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RT 7h

The Kaja Kallases and Ursula von der Leyens of the West are traitors to feminism

International Women’s Day used to come with a certain esthetic. A celebration of past victories and a look ahead to new hopes and challenges. But this year, the vibe is women on social media, claiming Iranian heritage, dancing in celebration of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, even as reports cir»»»

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Sana 8h

EU signals readiness to strengthen protection of international shipping routes

Brussels, March 9 (SANA) – The European Union on Monday signaled its readiness to expand maritime operations in the Middle East to help safeguard international shipping routes amid rising regional tensions. According to AFP, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE's NCEMA

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»

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Sana 8h

Germany warns of rising energy prices, Croatia caps fuel costs

Berlin–Zagreb, March 9 (SANA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday voiced concern over rising energy prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of potential repercussions for the German economy. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz said Germany is working to strengthen »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar participates in joint summit of GCC, five Arab states, Turkiye, Armenia, and the European Union on regional developments

Doha: The State of Qatar participated today in a joint summit of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armen»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Prime Minister sends condolences to UAE FM over martyrdom of two Armed Forces personnel

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Excellency the Prime Minister a»»»

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Sana 8h

Al-Shaibani meets Governors and International Cooperation Directors

Damscus, Mar.9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed with governors and directors of international cooperation in the country’s provinces. During the meeting, participants reviewed the procedural guide governing the work of the International Cooperati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Iranian aggression exposes global energy markets, supply chains to serious risks: PM

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in a joint summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, theRepublic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armenia»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE participates in Extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting

The United Arab Emirates participated in an Extraordinary Meeting of the leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye, and the European Union (EU), which was held via videoconference on 9 March 2026, to discuss the Iranian aggres»»»

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Albanian Daily News 9h

PM Urges SPAK to Investigate Privatized Hydropower Plants Amid Corruption Concerns

In a speech before the leadership of the Socialist Party, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) to investigate four hydropower plants privatized during the era of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, citing concerns over corruption. Rama critici»»»

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Sputnik 9h

How Iran’s Toxic Rain Reveals US-Israel Discord

The main Israeli goal is to cause as much chaos as possible and draw the US even deeper into the war, security expert Dr Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright accused Israel of bombing Iranian fuel depots, insisting the US targets no energy facilities. Axios reports that the »»»

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Albanian Daily News 9h

Albanian Opposition Calls Protest Outside Parliament on March 12

The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, announced that the party’s next protest will take place on March 12 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Albania’s Parliament. Berisha called on citizens across the country to gather outside the parliamentary building while lawmakers are expected to hold a ses»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Report: Lebanon asks US for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting

The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, five sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, th»»»

UPI 9h

Ford CEO gives Pope Leo XIV custom Explorer built in Chicago - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV's new Ford Explorer was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant and donated by Ford's CEO. Photo courtesy of Ford March 9 (UPI) -- A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican. The car was paid for»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Health Minister, Sofia Mayor Discuss Child Health Policies, Access to Services

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, and Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev discussed policies related to children’s health and access to services, the press offices of Sofia Municipality and the Health Ministry said on Monday. The meeting was also attended by Sofia Deputy Mayor for »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

EU Ready to ‘Enhance’ Operations Protecting Middle East Shipping

The European Union said on Monday it was ready to bolster its maritime operations in the Middle East to protect shipping routes, after holding talks with regional leaders. The EU has been discussing reinforcing its naval mission in the Red Sea after US-Israeli attacks on Iran triggered a broader re»»»

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