Gulf News 4m

Iran regime missile assembly plant flattened in US precision strikes: CentCom

An Iranian regime's missile manufacturing and assembly facility had been razed to the ground following precision strikes as part of the US military carrying out "Operation Epic Fury". In an X post, the US Central Command stated their air, land, and sea forces continue of neutralise threats from the»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

Quagmire in the Gulf: 13 points from when war games meets reality in US-Iran conflict

Three weeks into the war with Iran, the trajectory of the conflict is beginning to resemble some of the worst-case scenarios long modelled by policymakers and analysts, according to Ilan Goldenberg, a former US Department of Defence official and Middle East expert. »»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

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BNE 14m

ISTANBUL BLOG: Bedtime reading for Trump. Condemnation and denunciation from Arab and Islamic countries affirmed

While Donald Trump in the White House was adding coherence to his explanation of why it is the US and Israel have unleashed a massive military assault on Iran (this just in from the wires, Trump’s explanation of Israel attacking Iran’s biggest gas field: “Yeah I did, I told him [Israeli PM Benjamin»»»

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UPI 23m

FCC approves Nexstar-Tegna merger, creates largest local TV operator in U.S. - UPI.com

The FCC on Thursday approved a merger between Nexstar and Tigna, with both the FCC and Nexstar calling the approval good for local journalism at a time when the media environment is "dynamic." File Photo by Shawn Thew/ EPA March 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved»»»

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TAP 43m

President Kais Saied congratulates Tunisians on Eid al-Fitr 

Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied addressed the Tunisian people on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which this year coincides with the 70th anniversary of the declaration of independence (March 20, 1956), highlighting the symbolic...»»»

France24 44m

Focus - Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Since 2015 and the outbreak of war between the Houthis, who control the north of Yemen, and the internationally recognised government in the south, the country's education system has been steadily collapsing. According to UNICEF, nearly 4 million Yemeni children are currently out of school, amounti»»»

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France24 44m

Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid intensifying gas and oil attacks

Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent global oil and gas prices surging Thursday, raising fears of wider economic fallout. US President Donald Trump warned of a forceful response if Iran continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructur»»»

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France24 44m

Tête à tête - 'Idea that Trump can be led around by Israel is foolishness,' ex-envoy to Iran says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Elliott Abrams, a former special envoy of US President Donald Trump to Iran, dismissed as "foolishness" the idea that Israel led Trump into war with Tehran. Abrams, who served during Trump's first term in office, said he backed the ongoing war, saying that "five pres»»»

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France24 44m

The Debate - Trump's grounds for concerns: Will the US risk lives to take Iran’s uranium?

The Middle East War is on its 19th day, the next phase could well be its most decisive. With a perceived split in US and Israeli strategy now emerging. If we can believe Donald Trump’s words. He says Israel bomned Iran’s gas field “without his knowledge.Then Trump, perhaps playing catch up, threate»»»

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France24 44m

US reportedly weighing military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for ​possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, Reuters reports quoting a U.S. official and three people familiar with the ma»»»

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Gulf News 49m

UAE endowment for orphans raises Dh3.3b during Ramadan

ABU DHABI: Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised»»»

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France24 49m

Paris appeals court rejects French govenment bid to suspend Shein

A Paris appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese e-commerce platform Shein after a consumer watchdog found items listed for sale on the site including sex dolls resembling children and banned weapons. The government request went to appeal after being deni»»»

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France24 49m

‘It was very painful’: Yazidi woman testifies on IS group sexual slavery in Paris court

A Yazidi woman held as a sex slave by the Islamic State (IS) group recounted her harrowing ordeal before a French court Thursday, detailing her abduction, repeated rapes and forced sales. The trial of French jihadist Sabri Essid, prosecuted in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity, mark»»»

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France24 50m

Iranian women's football team return home after asylum tussle

⁠The Iranian women's ​football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught ​return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, r»»»

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Ya Libnan 54m

Lebanon PM Salam: We affirm to Trump our readiness to immediately enter into into direct negotiations with Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: In an interview with CNN, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, stating: “We affirm our readiness to enter immediately into direct negotiations with Israel.” Salam added, “This war was imposed upon us; we did not want it,” noting that “approximately 20 pe»»»

France24 1h

Greek animal airlift evacuates pets and owners from Middle East war

A flight carrying dozens of cats, dogs and their owners landed in Athens on Wednesday as part of a successful government effort to evacuate pets from the war in the Middle East. Greece's interior and foreign ministry worked together for days to coordinate the operation to repatriate Greek nationals»»»

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France24 1h

People & Profit - Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability

The spiralling conflict in Iran has highlighted the potential vulnerability of Gulf states when it comes to food and water security. Countries like Bahrain and Qatar depend heavily on desalinated water, and strikes on desalination plants have sparked concern about water supplies. Meanwhile, the usu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hazza bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

AL AIN: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to grant him continued health and wellbeing. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan also exten»»»

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BBC 1h

Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war

Names of contributors have been changed for safety reasons. In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s in Dam»»»

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BBC 1h

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

From soaring heating oil bills for homes in Yorkshire to bill-saving school closures in Pakistan, the financial fallout from the war in the Middle East is already being keenly felt. It is increasingly clear that the impact of Tehran's retaliation, designed to trigger economic disruption and damage,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hamdan bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to Almighty God to grant him continued health and wellbeing, and to bless the Arab and Islamic na»»»

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UPI 1h

Comey subpoenaed in DOJ's Trump 'conspiracy' investigation - UPI.com

1 of 3 | James Comey, former director of the FBI, was subpoenaed by the Department of Justice as part of an investigation into an alleged "grand conspiracy" against President Donald Trump starting in 2016, after he was first elected to office. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 19»»»

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Gulf News 1h

NCEMA monitors upcoming weather conditions; takes proactive measures to address potential impacts

ABU DHABI: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a meeting of the Joint Assessment Team for Weather and Tropical Conditions to monitor and analys»»»

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Al Manar 1h

At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh project with a rocket barrage: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh pro»»»

Al Manar 1h

At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Mays al-Jabal border town with a rocket barrage: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Ma»»»

Gulf News 1h

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Mojtaba Khamenei 'has not shown his face'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, even as the Islamic Republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East war launched by Israel and the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Roots of poverty: Dynastic politics in the Philippines — ideal vs reality

The Constitution of our Republic speaks plainly: that the excess of political dynasties must be restrained by law. Yet, like a many-headed hydra, they endure. Sprouting in every province, like an out-of-tune Karaoke singer, ubiquitous and deeply rooted deep in custom. Accepted as the common order o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

European nations, Japan condemn Iran attacks on Gulf infrastructure

LONDON: The United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Japan have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities in Gulf states, as well as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the targeting of commercial vessels. In a jo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Higher freight costs begin to show in grocery and retail prices

Dubai: A disruption thousands of kilometres away is beginning to show up where it matters most to consumers, at the checkout counter, where everyday essentials, electronics and even construction materials face rising costs linked to shipping risks across the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE welcomes IMO Council’s resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and purported closure of Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: The UAE has welcomed a resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council strongly condemning Iranian threats and attacks on shipping, as well as the purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was adopted during the council’s 36th extraordinary session, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 % of gas export capacity

DOHA: Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has revealed that Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing losses estimated at approximately $20 billion in ann»»»

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Al Manar 2h

As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Margaliot settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19»»»

Al Manar 2h

In the context of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Menara settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In the context of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 10:00 AM on Th»»»

BBC 2h

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel "acted alone" in attacking an Iranian gas field, as tensions mount over strikes on energy infrastructure across the region. Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field - and Tehran retaliated by striking an »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

FIFA ‘committed’ to using power of football and World Cup to build bridges and promote peace

Tribune News Network FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace and reiterated the key role of football to bring people together in times»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Air quality nearRas Laffan, Al Dhakhira, Al Khor within normal limits

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has said that the air quality levels in areas near Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Dhakhira and Al Khor remain within normal limits, citing ongoing monitoring by the Civil Defence Council. A ministry statement said all recorded readings fall within approved standards, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM, Turkish FM condemn Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HisExcellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Thursday. The two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its seriou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Iranian attacks result in grave rights violations: NHRC chief

QNA Doha Iranian attacks on the Gulf States consist of the deliberate targeting of civilian facilities and vital infrastructure, resulting in grave and widespread violations of the rights of the civilian population, most notably the rights to life, health, personal security, and freedom of movement»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

talabat to match customer tips for riders on Eid Al-Fitr

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in MENA, will match customer tips for riders on March 20 in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, doubling gestures of appreciation made through the talabat app. Customers who choose to tip their rider through the talabat app will hav»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar envoy attends launch of‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’

QNA New York Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the launch event of the ‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’, which is concerned with removing the remaining elements of the chemical weapons programme of the former S»»»

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