Gulf News 2m

UK tightens asylum rules as Pakistan faces scrutiny

Dubai: Pakistan has come under renewed scrutiny from the United Kingdom as the Home Office moves to clamp down on what officials describe as “asylum abuse.” In 2025, British authorities refused 10,853 asylum claims from Pakistani nationals, yet only 445 were deported, roughly one in 25. While Islam»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Tugboat Sinks in Strait of Hormuz, 3 Indonesian Crew Missing

Three Indonesian crew members are missing after a tugboat sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. There have been numerous attacks on ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28. The tugboat had seven »»»

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France24 6m

Russian strike on residential building kills 10 people in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least 12 people, including two children, Ukrainian officials said. Local authorities said 10 people were killed when a ballistic missile slammed into a five-storey apartmen»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Fake gold deals and insurance offers spark Dubai Police warning

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent social media advertisements claiming to offer vehicle insurance or sell gold and jewellery at competitive prices through fake companies. The advisory, shared through the force’s official channels, cautioned the public against interacting wi»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Apology, retraction and strikes: Iran leadership rift exposed

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on state television Saturday for missile strikes that hit Gulf countries in recent days, only to retract the remarks hours later — exposing signs of division within Tehran’s leadership as the war with the United States and Israel enters its seco»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16m

GERB-UDF to Back Budget Extension Bill in Its Submitted Form, Floor Leader Borissov Says

GERB-UDF parliamentary group will support the budget extension bill in the form submitted by the caretaker Government, to prevent disruption of state functions and avoid political accusations, said GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov in a live address to MPs from the formation on his Facebook prof»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 27m

4 Killed in Beirut Hotel Strike, Israel Says it Targeted Iranian Commanders

At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital. The attack marked the first Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut since Israe»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Trump Tells Britain he Does Not Need its Help to Win Iran War

President Donald Trump said on Saturday Britain was giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the US does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Ministe»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Manar 39m

Israeli media: Several Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah last night - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Several Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah last night 08-03-2026 11:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Emb»»»

The Peninsula 42m

Qatar Airways schedules limited flights to and from Doha

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that while its scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, it is operating a limited flight corridor. Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flights arriving at Hamad International Airport on March 9: A»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Police Investigate Potential Explosion Outside US Embassy in Oslo

Norwegian police are investigating a potential explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, officials said. No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1 a.m., Oslo police said in a news release. PST, the Norwegian police security service, calle»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 51m

Trump makes new threats against Iran

US President Donald Trump has released a new threatening statement to Iran, just hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology for previous strikes on Gulf countries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump claimed that Iran “will be hit very hard” today. Trump»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Thessaloniki motorist arrested for smashing speed limit

Police in Thessaloniki early Sunday arrested a motorist for driving at twice the legal speed limit on the national highway, amid a protracted crackdown on highway code breaches following the introduction of harsher penalties for dangerous driving. A police statement said the 24-year-old man was fou»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar allows 30% government employees to report to workplaces from March 9

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General announced that the remote work system will continue to be implemented for up to 70% of the total number of employees in each entity, with priority given to mothers and persons with disabilities, provided this does not affect work requirement»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UAE tugboat sank in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesian crew missing

Jakarta: Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Jakarta's foreign ministry said in a statement. "One Indonesian survivor is currently receiving burn treatment at a hospital in the city of Khasab, Om»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Settler Attack in West Bank Kills Three Palestinians

Palestinian authorities and the Israeli military said on Sunday that three Palestinians were killed during an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank, the second deadly incident reported in as many days. The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead Thaer Faruq Hamayel, 2»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Number of martyrs in an attack by Israeli aircraft this morning on a house in the town of Seer al-Gharbiya, Nabatieh District - 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: Number of martyrs in an attack by Israeli aircraft this morning on a house in the town of Seer al-Gharbiya, Nabatie»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova: In Times of War and Uncertainty, Women’s Voices Must Be Heard

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Iliana Iotova emphasized the importance of women’s voices in promoting peace and stability amid global crises. “In times of war, uncertainty and confrontation, which undermine the international order, the voice of us, women and mothers, must b»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 1h

Oman Air suspends Qatar, Kuwait and other flight services

Doha, Qatar: Due to the ongoing regional airspace closures, Oman Air has announced that its flights to various destinations have been cancelled. It stated that from Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 15, 2026, all flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM),»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Residents Warned 'Crocs Everywhere' after North Australia Floods

Police in Australia's Northern Territory warned of "crocs everywhere" on Sunday and said they had moved more than a thousand people across the state into shelter after massive floods. The state has endured heavy rains over the weekend, with the town of Katherine experiencing its worst flooding sinc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sustainable peace requires investment in human awareness, says NHRC official

Doha Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali (pictured) affirmed that achieving sustainable peace cannot rely on laws alone, but requires real investment in human awareness and addressing the roots of violence through awareness approaches, edu»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QRCS medical mission in Damascus successful

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MOH). A volunte»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Press Centre slams continued Iranian aggression

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the continued Iranian military aggression targeting the State of Qatar and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council through the launch of ballistic missiles and drones. These actions constitute a blatant violatio»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar reaffirms support for Palestinian's right to independent state

Vienna: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the brotherly Palestinian people and their legitimate, inalienable rights, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This came i»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar's Ambassador attends Lebanese Prime Minister’s meeting

Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has participated on Friday in a meeting between Prime Minister of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam, and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of countries accredited to Lebanon. Discussions during the meeting dealt with ways to secure a»»»

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BBC 2h

War fuels Cyprus anger over UK military bases

A drone strike on a British airbase in Cyprus has reignited an enduring debate about the UK's presence on the island. It's a week since the drone punched a hole in a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. That hole, for some in Britain, symbolises embarrassing gaps in UK hard power. For some in Cyprus, it's anoth»»»

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Sana 2h

A year after coastal events: How the Syrian state foiled regime remnants’ rebellion

Damascus, March 8 (SANA) Syria marks the first anniversary of the armed rebellion that took place along the Syrian coast between March 6 and 10, 2025, one of the most dangerous attempts by remnants of the deposed regime to destabilize the country following its fall on January 8, 2024. During those »»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Egypt’s SCZone Signs $1.1 Billion Deals with Chinese Companies

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) of Egypt has signed nine contracts worth a total of $1.1 billion with various Chinese companies. These agreements focus on establishing projects related to chemical manufacturing, food products, supply chains, and energy production. The contracts were signed du»»»

The Peninsula 2h

GTA confirms continuity of services through an advanced digital system

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) affirmed the continued provision of its services to taxpayers without interruption through a modern and advanced tax system that ensures business continuity and operational efficiency. The Authority explained that a range of tax services is available ele»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Meghan Markel's Lifestyle Brand Ends Partnership with Netflix

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand has ended its partnership with Netflix, it has been announced, according to BBC. ‘As ever’ was launched by Meghan last year and supported financially by the streaming giant, in a separate deal to that of her TV content. On Friday, both As ever and Netflix rel»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Message of solidarity with Qatar from Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie

Doha: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate H E Amelia»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar attends OIC Ambassadors’ emergency meeting

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated on Friday in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group at the ambassadorial level, held at the United Nations headquarters in New Y»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Woman arrested for trying to sell antique religious icons

A woman in the southern town of Loutraki has been arrested for allegedly trying to sell religious icons and other antiques on the internet, in breach of cultural heritage laws. A police statement said the 68-year-old suspect was arrested Friday and found in possession of five icons painted on woode»»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, March 8: 1st large unit of U.S. ground troops lands in South Vietnam - UPI.com

On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da Nang, South Vietnam. 1 of 8 | A National Park Service volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2023. On March 8, 1965, about 3,500 U.S. Marines landed in Da»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE residents get emergency alert over missile threat

The Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert to residents’ mobile phones advising immediate action due to a potential missile threat. Citizens and residents were instructed to move to the nearest secure building, stay away from windows, doors and open areas, and await further official ins»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recently his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks a»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Food service sector continues smooth operations, shows resilience

Doha, Qatar: Restaurants and food service sector across Qatar are continuing to operate smoothly as the country navigates the impact of extraordinary circumstances following Iran’s recent attacks, with many in the sector expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness and safety measures. While »»»

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France24 3h

Four killed in Israeli strike on Ramada hotel in central Beirut, Lebanon says

An Israeli air strike hit a hotel in central Beirut early Sunday, killing at least four people, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as Israel said it targeted commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The strike comes amid escalating fighting after Hezbollah attacked Israel following the reported ki»»»

france24.com
Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Women Still Waiting for True Equality, Statistics Show on International Women’s Day

Women are still waiting for true equality. On March 8, statistics serve as a reminder that gender equality remains a distant goal. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has compiled some of the latest available data illustrating inequality in numbers. Full eq»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 4h

Qatar Meteorology Department warns of thundery rain, strong winds

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, maybe thundery at times, relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind. Offshor»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iraq's Kurds Caught Between Washington and Tehran

Despite repeated pledges by Kurdish leaders in Iraq’s Kurdistan region to remain neutral in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, their territory has come under near-daily attacks from Iran or Tehran-aligned armed factions in Iraq. The attacks have left Kur»»»

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France24 4h

Trump hosts Latin America allies to form coalition against drug cartels

US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security. US President Donald&nbs»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

LIVE UPDATES: Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacks

Doha, Qatar: Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Sunday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Fu»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE–India travel update: IndiGo updates on Middle East and Europe operations

As the situation in and around the Middle East continues to evolve, IndiGo is committed to helping customers reach the destinations and people that matter most. IndiGo is resuming flights across Europe, reconnecting customers with key destinations in the region. Also Read: UAE–India travel: Air Ind»»»

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The Budapest Times 5h

We must win the fight to reopen the oil pipeline, PM says

At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Conflict in Middle East Should Never Have Started - Chinese Foreign Minister

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The military conflict in the Middle East should never have started, it is not beneficial to either side, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday. "I want to say that this war should never have happened; it is a war that benefits neither side," Wang »»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Not Seeking Agreement With Iran Now - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump argued that the United States was not seeking an agreement with Iran. "We are not looking to settle. They'd like to settle. We are not looking to settle," Trump told reporters.WorldWest's Silence on Schoolgirls Killed in Iran Reveals Its True Face - »»»

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France24 5h

Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war. Ukra»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE flight status March 8: Latest schedules, rebooking, and refund guide for travellers

Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) have partially resumed operations today, following a temporary suspension of flights on Saturday. Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other airports are also operating with limited flights, with access restricted to confirmed travellers only. Also Read: Cancelled »»»

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BNE 5h

Asia desperate for energy as Gulf disruption spreads

Across Asia, motorists are joining long lines at petrol stations as prices climb and governments across the region come to the realisation that with reliable supplies of oil and LNG facing disruption because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, they could be left struggling to meet the energ»»»

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