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Iraq offers condolences to Qatar and Turkiye over helicopter crash victims

Baghdad: Iraq has expressed its solidarity and deepest condolences to Qatar and Turkiye following the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters that resulted in the martyrdom of seven people from both countries. In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere sympathi»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Three rare bison killed in train collision in Poland

Warsaw: Three wild European bison died on Sunday morning after being hit by a train in Poland's vast UNESCO-listed Bialowieza Forest in the east, the local police told AFP. According to a police spokesman, a herd of Europe's largest mammals, whose male specimens can reach 900 kilograms (nearly 2,00»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Kuwaiti Public Prosecution launches investigations into espionage, state security cases

The Public Prosecution in Kuwait said it has launched investigations into two separate cases related to espionage and acts undermining state security. In a statement carried by Kuwait News Agency, the Public Prosecution said the investigative team began its work in cooperation with relevant authori»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

1 Dead in Istanbul after Gas Explosion Collapses 2 Buildings

A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s central Fatih district brought down two buildings on Sunday, killing one person. Search and rescue personnel pulled out 10 injured who were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to a statement by the Istanbul Governor’s office. The govern»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

TISP Identifies Preservation of Traditional Values, Reduction of Energy Costs for Citizens as Priorities, Deputy Leader Yordanov Says in Blagoevgrad

A focus of the election campaign and a main goal of There Is Such a People is the preservation of traditional values which primarily include the family and the protection of children, as well as protecting Bulgarians from illegal immigration, TISP deputy leader Toshko Yordanov said during the launc»»»

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Gulf News 42m

No shortage fears as UAE strengthens food security system

Sharjah: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, said that the UAE has a strong and advanced food security system that does not rely solely on local stockpiles, but is supported by an extensive network of economic rel»»»

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Al Awsat 48m

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle on Sunday killed three people in the middle of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, hours after another person was killed in a strike on northern Gaza. According to Reuters, medics and police sources said the three men killed i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 55m

CC-DB Kicks Off Its Election Campaign in Sofia

The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition kicked off its election campaign in Sofia, holding an event in the park adjacent to the National Palace of Culture. “We must eliminate corruption and abuses in the country—not with empty words but through concrete action,” CC leader As»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

Arab Parliament offers condolences to Qatar and Turkiye over chopper crash

Cairo: Arab Parliament has extended its sincerest condolences to the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye over the victims of a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven individuals from both countries. In a statement today, the Parliament undersc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bahrain offers condolences to Qatar and Turkiye after helicopter crash

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the governments and peoples of Qatar and Turkiye following the martyrdom of seven personnel in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. In a statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirm»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Threatens to Retaliate against Gulf Energy and Water after Trump Ultimatum

Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, escalating the three-week-old war. The prospect of tit-for-tat strikes on civilian infrastruct»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Air Defenses Not Suited for Modern Combat — Ex-Air Force Officer

The US defenses are "bloated" in Israel, while also spread across the Gulf countries to protect American bases, so they can’t intercept all the Iranian drones and missiles, former colonel of Pakistan’s Air Force Sultan M. Hali tells Sputnik, commenting on recent Iran’s strikes against Dimona and Ar»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Alarming Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Treasury's Bessent Says US Has 'Plenty' of Funds for Iran War

The US government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, but is requesting supplemental funding from Congress to ensure the military is well supplied in the future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Bessent, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, also ruled o»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the Birkat Risha Israeli site opposite the border town of Yaroun with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Birkat Risha Israeli site opposite the border town of Yaroun with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement »»»

Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army east of the city of Khiam with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army east of the city of Khiam with a rocket sal»»»

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Lebanon President Calls Israeli Bridge Strikes 'Prelude to Ground Invasion'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Sunday slammed Israeli strikes on bridges and other infrastructure in the country's south, calling such attacks a "prelude to a ground invasion". Aoun "condemned Israel's targeting and destruction of infrastructure and vital facilities in southern Lebanon, particul»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Unsettling Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rustaq tragedy: Four children die in building collapse

Dubai: Four children were killed and three others seriously injured after an abandoned building collapsed while they were playing inside it in Oman’s Wilayat of Rustaq, security authorities said on Sunday. According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the incident occurred in the Al Haimli area, where »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits key bridge

Israel said it struck "Hezbollah" targets in south Lebanon on Sunday shortly after the military was ordered to destroy bridges allegedly used by the Iran-backed group across the Litani River. Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south, while an AFP correspondent sa»»»

TAP 2h

"Invest for Jobs programme announces opening of applications for financial support

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - The “Invest for Jobs” programme has announced the opening of applications to submit project proposals under Tunisian-German cooperation, with a financing grant that can reach up to 10 million euros per project.The programme...»»»

TAP 2h

Tunis hosts international meeting on “Civil Society and Wetlands”

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - Fourteen partners from ten Mediterranean countries will meet in Tunis from March 24 to 26, 2026, for an event on the theme “Civil Society and Wetlands,” aimed at reviewing a regional project dedicated to strengthening the...»»»

Gulf News 2h

Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked

Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Cyber-attacks linked to remote work rise by 40%

Dubai: UAE Cybersecurity authorities have warned of a sharp rise in cyber risks linked to remote working, with incidents increasing by more than 40 per cent in recent years. According to official data from the UAE Cyber Security Council, around 38 per cent of modern cyberattacks now target infrastr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff

Washington, United States: Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said. Trump announced the extraordinary mov»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iran Will Completely Close Strait of Hormuz If US Attacks Energy Facilities - Headquarters

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - If the United States attacks power plants in Iran, Tehran will completely close the Strait of Hormuz until the plants are back to work, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters, said on Sunday. "If the US threats against Iranian power plants are»»»

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BBC 2h

Guthrie family appeals for help to bring missing mother home

US television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family have appealed to the public to continue to help search for their missing mother, who police believe was abducted seven weeks ago. "We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case," the Guthrie family said in a new sta»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Cuba ready for potential US attack but wants dialogue

Washington: A top Cuban diplomat said the communist-led island is making preparations in the event of a potential US attack, but insisted it has "no quarrel" with Washington, according to an interview that aired Sunday. "Our military is always prepared. And in fact it is preparing these days for th»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance 22-03-2026 16:33 PM Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei ad»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran Has Fired 400 Missiles at Israel, 92% Intercepted since Start of War

Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, with around 92 percent of them intercepted. The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Historical Town of Veliko Tarnovo Celebrates Its Holiday

The historical town of Veliko Tarnovo celebrated its holiday on Sunday. Among the official guests were National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov, Municipal Council Chair Ventsislav Spirdonov, Regional Governor Valentin Mihaylov and »»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. President Donald Trump vows to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants - UPI.com

President Donald Trump responds to a question from the media as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if it»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Dortmund part ways with sporting director Kehl

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has ended his tenure "by mutual consent", the club said in a statement released Sunday. The surprise announcement, which sees Kehl leaving with immediate effect, comes amid rumours linking the former Dortmund player, who won three Bundeslig»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Türkiye Discusses Steps to End War with Iran, US, EU, Egypt in Calls

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed steps to end the war between Iran, the United States and Israel with counterparts from Iran and Egypt, as well as US officials and the European Union, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Sunday. The source said Fidan had held separate calls with Irania»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisia: Over TND 3.5 billion in international investments in 2025 (FIPA)

Tunis, March 22 (TAP/Interview by Amal Ben Hajiba) - The value of international investments in Tunisia reached nearly TND 3,572.1 million by the end of 2025, according to Jalel Tebib, Director General of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency...»»»

Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi: Drive carefully during unstable weather

Abu Dhabi Police have called on motorists to follow safe driving practices and stay alert on the roads during periods of rainfall and changing weather conditions. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate stressed the need for drivers to focus fully while driving and to follow safety rules, especially wh»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes unleash carpet of fire over towns in Nabatieh, staging successive strikes on Shoukine, Maifadoun, Zawatr, Kfartibneet and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes unleash carpet of fire over towns in Nabatieh, staging successive strikes on Shoukine, Maifadoun,»»»

BBC 3h

Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash

A military helicopter has crashed in Qatar, killing all seven people on board, authorities in the Gulf state say. They say all the bodies were found after the helicopter went down due to a "technical malfunction" in Qatar's territorial waters on Sunday. Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish s»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Katz: Orders for Israel Army to Destroy More Bridges in South Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that the army had been ordered to destroy more bridges over the Litani river being used by Hezbollah in south Lebanon and to step up the demolition of houses. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I instructed the 'army' to immediately destroy all t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi ports authority launch initiative to supply ships with fuel and essentials

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports (Mawani) has launched a new initiative to provide integrated services for ships operating in ports across the Kingdom’s Eastern Region. In a statement, Mawani said the initiative is designed to deliver fast and direct services to vessels, making use»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel PM Visits Town Hit by Iran Strike, Vows to Target Guards Leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to a town struck by an Iranian missile the previous day. "We're going after the regime. We're going after the IRGC, this criminal gang," Netanyahu said, »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran Minister Says US, Israeli Strikes Caused 'Heavy Damage' to Water, Energy Infrastructure

Iran's critical water and energy infrastructure have suffered extensive damage due to US and Israeli strikes on tens of thousands of civilian sites, officials said on Sunday. Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing the Islamic republic's supreme leader and spar»»»

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Sana 4h

War costs rise as economic strain, political divisions grow in Washington

Washington, March 22 (SANA) Concerns are mounting over the rising cost of the U.S. war against Iran and its impact on the domestic economy and global stability, as Washington’s strategic objectives evolve. Rising costs strain the economy Estimates from research institutions, including the Center fo»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Iraq extends airspace closure for three more days amid regional tensions

Baghdad, Iraq: Iraq has extended its airspace closure for an additional three days, the country's aviation authority reported in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement carried by Iraqi News Agency, all inbound, transit, and outbound flights will be suspended from Sunday afternoon until W»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Cuba scrambles to restore power after new blackout

Havana: Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade. Some parts of Havana began to have power again, but others were still dark early Sunday, a »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Airways warns refunds may take longer amid operational challenges

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has said it is working to process and resolve refund requests as quickly as possible, while signalling that some cases may take longer than usual due to the current operational challenges facing the airline. In a social media post, the airline noted that customers with co»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns

Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles. The two direct hits tore open the fronts of residential buildings and carved craters into the ground. Magen David Adom »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 5h

GERB Re-Elects Borissov for New Four-Year Term

GERB's national assembly unanimously re-elected Boyko Borissov chair of the party and its Executive Commission for a new four-year term on Sunday. There were no other candidates for the post. Borissov won 983 votes in favour, with no votes against or abstentions, at the forum in Sofia. Presenting h»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Education Above All Foundation concludes ‘Eid Gifts’ campaign

Doha, Qatar: On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation, in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), announced the distribution of brand-new Eid clothing to children in the Gaza Strip on the first day of Eid A»»»

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