Report: Meeting held in Baabda to discuss direct negotiations with Israel
President Joseph Aoun has presided over a meeting in Baabda with the Lebanese delegation headed by Simon Karam that will possibly conduct direct, U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel, a diplomatic source told the Lebanese news portal East News. This comes after Beirut was informed of U.S. approva»»»
Jordan, Syria discuss strengthening trade, transport cooperation
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, discussed in Damascus with head of the Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, Qutaiba Badawi, a number of economic and trade issues of mutual interest between the two countries.The talks on Thursday addressed ways to enhance tra»»»
At 16:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers north of Aqaba Rab Thalathin on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 17:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Khazan Hill in the town of Al-Adaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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After spotting an Israeli tank attempting to advance towards the eastern entrance of the town of Taybeh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 18:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with a guided missile, resulting in its destruction and confirmed casualties: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Could Seek to Stake Claim in Gulf Oil Trade With Kharg Island Attack – Iran Affairs Expert
Given the fact that Iran’s Kharg Island is a vital part of oil trade in the region, any attack upon it could be regarded as an attempt to seize control over a strategic spot in the Persian Gulf, Vladimir Yurtaev, member of the European Society of Experts on Iran Affairs, tells Sputnik. While the ex»»»
Fitch affirms Qatar’s strong ‘AA’ credit rating with stable outlook
DOHA: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the sovereign credit rating of Qatar at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong financial position, high national income, and promising long-term growth prospects driven by expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. The rating reflects»»»
Fitch Affirms ‘AA’ Credit Rating for Qatar
Fitch Ratings affirmed Qatar's long-term foreign-currency rating at "AA" and a "stable" outlook on Friday, saying its strong balance sheet and plans to sharply increase LNG output should help cushion the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict. The US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipme»»»
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
A US deep-sea treasure hunter who refused to disclose the location of a famed shipwreck's gold coins has been released from prison after a decade, with 500 coins still unaccounted for. Tommy Thompson, 73, discovered millions of dollars' worth of sunken treasure from the 1857 wreckage of the SS Cent»»»
VIDEO: Qatar’s Interior Ministry urges public to report suspicious activities through official channels
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior on Saturday urged the public to report any suspicious movements or unusual behavior through its official communication channels. In a video posted on social media, the ministry called on residents to immediately report any suspicious activity observed in their sur»»»
MSMEDA injects EGP 3.1bn in financing in Fayoum in 2025: CEO
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has injected EGP 3.1bn in financing to support 133,900 projects in Fayoum between July 2014 and December 2025, according to Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the agency. Rahmy said the financed projects have generated approximately 184,900 job o»»»
Trump urges France, UK, China to help open Strait of Hormuz as Iran war enters third week
Two weeks after the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to block the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged France, Britain, China, Japan and South Korea to help secure the shipping lane through which 20% of global oil and gas travels. Iranian strikes hit the US emb»»»
Polish Inovo fund invests in Lithuanian start-up
Lithuanian start-up Saltz has raised EUR 20 mln in a Series A funding round to expand its online platform for wholesale food trade. The investors include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, venture funds such as Inovo VC, which invested EUR 7 mln, as well as Lifeline Ventures and »»»
CEO of Allegro enters premium real estate market with Partners International
Warsaw based luxury real estate agency Partners International has expanded rapidly after Marcin Kuśmierz became an investor. The firm opened new offices in Kraków, Poznań and Wrocław, increasing staff from 70 to 160. Demand for luxury property is rising as Polish household financial assets reached »»»
Cyber Security Council warns against downloading, using fake applications
Abu Dhabi: As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fra»»»
Captain, chief engineer arrested after pollution incident at Thessaloniki port
The captain and chief engineer of a Liberia-flagged container ship were arrested Friday after a patch of marine pollution was detected in the port of Thessaloniki. According to the Coast Guard, the pollution covered an area of about 100 square meters and consisted of an unidentified foamy substance»»»
Jordan’s free trade agreements drive 73% of exports in 2025 - ACC
AMMAN — Countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements accounted for 73.2 per cent of the Kingdom’s total exports in 2025, according to data from the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC).Statistics cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Saturday showed that exports to countries with which »»»
Red fox stowaway from UK finds shelter in NY’s Bronx zoo after transatlantic trip
After a journey from Southampton, England, to New York, a red fox that slipped onto a cargo ship is the care of the Bronx Zoo, according to zoo officials. Once the 11-pound male fox gets a clean bill of health from veterinarians, zookeepers said they would be looking for a long-term home for t»»»
US judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's probe of Fed chair Powell
A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, dealing a fresh blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill. A US federal judge has quashed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of an investi»»»
$5 billion surge for mega-hydro: Philippines ramps up pumped storage project financing to power renewable era
Manila: The Philippines is accelerating one of its most ambitious energy transitions yet. It involves two additional multi-billion-dollar pumped-storage hydropower projects (PSHP). As of Friday (March 13), funding has been reportedly secured for the twin PSHPs, which could help bolster the Asian co»»»
At 14:10 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Shlomi settlement for the second time with a barrage of rockets: statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Google Doodle shows Pi Day some love - UPI.com
Saturday's Google Doodle shows how the mathematical constant pi is useful for easily calculating the area of a circle, the formula for which is A=πr2. Image courtesy Google March 14 (UPI) -- Saturday's Google Doodle celebrates everyone's favorite math holiday, Pi Day. The Doodle features an animate»»»
Residents refuse to leave the Lebanese Hezbollah bastion of Tyre despite Israeli strikes
As Israel has ramped up attacks on south Lebanon it has called for residents to evacuate – but some in the Hezbollah stronghold of Tyre are refusing to leave their homes and businesses despite the danger. As fierce fighting continues in southern Lebanon, Israel has issued mass evacua»»»
US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
The US is sending an amphibious assault ship, the USS Tripoli, and its Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East according to a report by Axios quoting a senior US official. This includes personnel, F-35 fighter jets and warships. The decision comes as both President Trump and his defense secret»»»
French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq
The French officer killed by an Iranian-made drone on Thursday was part of a Western military contingent working to combat potential jihadists in Iraqi Kurdistan. The killing of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion marks France's first military death in the Middle East war. A French soldier»»»
Banking expert answers 10 key questions on inflation, fuel prices, USD, and interest rates
In recent days, questions have circulated widely in economic circles and among the Egyptian public about the state of the economy, particularly after inflation rose in February and fuel prices were increased recently, and what these developments may mean for the exchange rate and interest rates. Da»»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion
The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»
February rents in Warsaw reach PLN 5,000
Demand for rental apartments in Poland has weakened, while rents remain relatively stable but still too expensive for many tenants. In February, interest in rental listings on the Nieruchomosci-online.pl fell 11% month to month and about 10% y/y, partly due to seasonal factors. Activity typically p»»»
Polish government may reduce VAT on fuels if oil market does not stabilize
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At 14:00 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Liman settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Have trouble falling or staying asleep? Try cognitive shuffling
When Luc Beaudoin was in college, he was having trouble falling asleep. Beaudoin was studying cognitive science and psychology, so he started experimenting on himself, and he developed a method that consciously copies what the brain seems to do naturally as we doze off. "If you wake people up as th»»»
At 15:30 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Hanita with a rocket barrage: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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German Philosopher Jurgen Habermas Dies Age 96
The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday. He died at the age of 96 in Starnberg, in southern Germany, she said, citing information from the family of the politically engaged theorist. Habermas was considered the »»»
Report: Israel changes stance on Lebanon talks after US request
The file of negotiations with Lebanon has made some progress, with the U.S. administration asking Israel to positively respond to Lebanon's negotiations overture and to explore the Lebanese proposal for halting the war, LBCI's correspondent in Israel, Amal Shehadeh, said on Saturday. Shehadeh added»»»
Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling
Oslo:Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work»»»
UK Warship Bobs in Channel Instead of Rushing to Cyprus Where British Base Was Attacked
Following a drone strike on the British base of Akrotiri in Cyprus on March 1, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ordered the warship HMS Dragon to set sail, the Sun reports. But the Royal Navy's destroyer departed the UK waters a week late due to repairs, and went dark by switching off its tracker on »»»
The EU never learns – except for the wrong lessons
Some observers of the current EU ‘elites’, including this author, used to believe that their defining feature – apart from things such as complicity in genocide and wars of aggression with Israel and the US, bigoted xenophobia about Russia and China, and, of course, pervasive corruption – was an ab»»»
Israeli media: Two injured in Iranian missile attack on Eilat, Jerusalem also targeted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Why Iran’s Khorg Island is vital to its oil industry
Kharg Island Terminal is the beating heart of Iran’s oil export system, strategically located in the Persian Gulf. For decades, it has been essential in connecting Iran’s vast oil reserves with the global market. Also Read: Strait of Hormuz tensions: Impact on global oil prices amid Iran-US standof»»»
Canadian, German and Norway leaders reaffirm commitment to Arctic security
Canadian, German and Norwegian leaders on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to Arctic security, which has come under strain, while visiting troops at a large NATO exercise. "We are fully prepared, individually and collectively, to defend the Arctic and the High North," Canadian Prime Minister Mark»»»
US, Ecuador sign trade deal cutting tariff rates
Quito: The United States and Ecuador have agreed to reduce tariff rates between the two nations, officials said, as countries seek to navigate US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff campaign. The agreement was signed on Friday in Washington by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ecuador»»»
Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling
Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work towa»»»