Naharnet 1m

Israel strikes Tyre-Sidon bridge, destroys another on Litani river

A strike on a bridge Monday in the southern village of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr cut a main link between the southern city of Nabatiyeh and al-Hujair valley region farther south. Israel also struck two bridges in Qasmiyeh and Matariyeh and another in Burj Rahhal linking the city of Tyre to Sidon. Other st»»»

Naharnet 1m

Berri 'reassured' after discussing with Aoun bridge attacks, displacement crisis

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The talks stressed the importance of "national unity and solidarity", as Berri said he is "reassured by the presence of the president." Berri and Aoun discussed the recent targeting of bridges in south Lebanon»»»

Gulf News 2m

Dubai's special gift to departing passengers melts hearts

Dubai: Amid an extraordinarily challenging period for the region, Dubai has found a way to say goodbye with grace. Passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been handed special souvenir packs along with a heartfelt thank-you note bearing the Dubai logo. The souvenirs include »»»

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Gulf News 4m

Oil drops over 14% as Trump pauses Iran strikes after talks

Dubai: Oil prices tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing talks with Iran and ordered a pause on planned strikes targeting its energy infrastructure, marking the first clear shift toward de-escalation since the conflict began. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Indian police seize 20,000 books in major blow to piracy ring

New Delhi: Indian police have seized more than 20,000 pirated books, including titles by novelists Arundhati Roy and Haruki Murakami, to dismantle a major piracy ring, publishers said Monday. The raids, which took place on March 15, highlight the scale of piracy in India's book market -- and the co»»»

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Business-review 13m

Hagag Development Europe: Strategic expansion driven by long-term vision

At the Business Review Awards 2026, Hagag Development Europe received the Excellence in Strategic Expansion award for expanding its footprint beyond real estate with the launch of Hagag Energy and major investments in Romania’s natural gas infrastructure sector. “For us, strategic expansion does no»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Study finds evidence of human settlement in Sharjah's Faya dating back 125,000 years

An international research project has uncovered new evidence that early humans repeatedly occupied the Buhais Rockshelter in Sharjah over tens of thousands of years, challenging long-held assumptions about human settlement in southeastern Arabia. The study, published on Monday in Nature Communicati»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Ambassador calls on Pakistani community to follow UAE guidelines

Dubai: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE has urged members of the expatriate community to respect local laws and customs, as Pakistan marked its 86th National Day with ceremonies across the Emirates. Speaking at a flag-hoisting event at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Ambassador Shafqat»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and HE the Turk»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Russia Expresses Concern Over the Spread of Iran War to the Caspian

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday and expressed concern ‌over ‌the spread ‌of ⁠the Iran war to the ⁠Caspian Sea. "Mutual concern was expressed about the dangerous ⁠spread of the ‌conflict ‌provoked by ‌Washington and ‌Tel Aviv to the Caspia»»»

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EU Observer 20m

Greece accused of deploying Afghan paramilitaries to attack asylum seekers

Allegations Greece deployed an armed Afghan paramilitary unit to violently assault a group of 61 mostly-Turkish nationals seeking political asylum have raised alarm within the EU’s border agency, Frontex. A report by the agency’s fundamental rights officer, Jonas Grimheden, alleges that an Afghan u»»»

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Kathimerini 28m

Tempe train crash trial adjourned to April 1 amid courtroom disputes

The trial over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster was adjourned on Monday and is set to resume on April 1, after repeated interruptions and objections over courtroom conditions. Proceedings in the central city of Larissa were halted shortly after they began, with the presiding judge stopping the sess»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Bahrain says it intercepted 147 projectiles, 282 UAVs since start of Iranian attacks

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) revealed that its air defense systems have intercepted and neutralized 147 projectiles and 282 UAVs that targeted Bahrain since the start of the Iranian attacks. The BDF urged the public to strictly adhere to maximum levels of caution a»»»

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24 News Agency 30m

Court releases Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, preventive measure changed - | 24.KG

The Leninsky District Court has changed the preventive measure for journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, ordering her release from custody. According to participants in the proceedings, the court partially granted the defense’s motion by approving the request to change the preventive measure. However,»»»

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DW 35m

Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight

BusinessGlobal issuesGlobal markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sightMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersMarkets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran. Germany's DAX dipped 2% in early trading, while several key Asian m»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Sharjah waives public parking fees due to unstable weather

Sharjah: In light of unstable weather conditions, Sharjah City Municipality has announced a temporary exemption from public parking fees across the emirate for today (Monday). The move aims to ease mobility for residents and visitors, with authorities confirming that updates on when paid parking wi»»»

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BBC 40m

France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Former French Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has died at the age of 88. In addition to his achievements as head of government from the late 1990s, he will be remembered as a two-time presidential candidate who in 2002 suffered a stunning first-round humiliation from the far-right's Jean-Mar»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

UAE Defense Ministry reports engaging 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs from Iran

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defense has reported that its air defenses engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran on Monday. In a statement, the ministry clarified that since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE air defenses have intercepted 352 ballistic missiles, 15 l»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Iran defies Trump Hormuz ultimatum with naval mine threat

Tehran: Iran threatened Monday to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power plants across the region as it defied US President Donald Trump's ultimatum for the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The ramped-up rhetoric came after stark warnings that the world faces an energy cris»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan fined for smoking in public place - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ulan Niyazbekov, was fined for smoking in a public place. The charges stemmed from a video that circulated on social media. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публикация от НОВОСТИ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА (@24_kg) According to sources, following the video’s publica»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

Batken in bloom: Apricot orchards flower across region - | 24.KG

Batken region of Kyrgyzstan is now in full bloom as apricot orchards begin flowering—one of the most picturesque periods of spring in the region. White blossoms have covered vast fields, giving the local landscape a unique and vibrant atmosphere. According to local residents, the apricot bloom will»»»

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Tanjug 43m

Vucic becomes first European leader to visit UAE since outbreak of Middle East conflict

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a surprise visit to the UAE on Sunday, becoming the first European and the third world leader to visit the country following visits by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the visit, Vucic met with UAE Pre»»»

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Al Awsat 44m

Israeli Airstrike Destroys Bridge on Litani River in South Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike destroyed on Monday another bridge on the Litai River in southern Lebanon. The strike on the bridge in the southern village of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr cut a main link between the southern city of Nabatieh and al-Hujair valley region farther south. The state-run National News Agency »»»

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Sputnik 44m

Trump Says Instructed Pentagon to Postpone US Strikes on Iranian Power Plants for Five Days

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and Iran had very positive and productive talks over the past two days, US President Donald Trump said on Monday. "I am please to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conver»»»

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Sputnik 44m

Putin Notes General Tension in World, Related Fluctuations in Energy Markets

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke about the general tension in the world and the related fluctuations in energy markets. "Bearing in mind the general tension in the world and the related fluctuations in energy markets, and the same thing is happening for many other»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Dubai travel alert. Flydubai tells passengers to reach airport early

Dubai: Passengers flying from Dubai this week are being asked to arrive much earlier than usual, with flydubai warning that adverse weather could disrupt both airport access and flight operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline has advised travellers to re»»»

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Business-review 50m

DP World launches five-year Black Sea coastal restoration programme at Constanța South Container Terminal

DP World has launched a five-year coastal restoration programme aimed at creating underwater forests of native seaweed to support marine life recovery in the area of the Constanța South Container Terminal (CSCT) on the Black Sea. The project is implemented in partnership with environmental organisa»»»

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Naharnet 51m

Salam says Iran Guards commanding Hezbollah operations in Lebanon

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards are commanding Hezbollah's operations in the group's ongoing war against Israel. In an interview Sunday with the Al Hadath network, Salam once again lashed out at Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into the Middle East war »»»

Naharnet 51m

Israeli strike destroys Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr bridge on Litani river

A strike on a bridge Monday in the southern village of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr cut a main link between the southern city of Nabatiyeh and al-Hujair valley region farther south. On Sunday, Israel struck the Qasmiyeh bridge near the southern port city of Tyre. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called Israel’»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 54m

Number of Overseas Polling Stations to Be Finalized After Application Deadline

The final proposal for the number of polling stations abroad will be submitted to the Central Election Commission (CEC) once the deadline for submitting applications has passed and after the motivated proposals of the heads of consular and diplomatic missions have been received, the Foreign Ministr»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Banks, financial institutions to resume on-site work tomorrow

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that all financial institutions in the country will resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026. In a statement, QCB said: "With reference to the statement issued on March 8, 2026 regarding remote work, it has been decided that work will resume a»»»

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RT 59m

The US envoy to the UN has refused to rule out potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear power plant

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz refused to rule out potential strikes on an Iranian nuclear power plant when asked by CBS about the extent of US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday evening, Trump vowed to “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities»»»

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RT 59m

Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to US airports amid DHS funding gridlock

US President Donald Trump has said he will deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to stand in for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel at airports unless Democrats in Congress unblock funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The partial shutdown that»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel army confirms own artillery fire not Hezbollah killed civilian in Misgav Am

The Israeli military on Monday said its own artillery fire killed an Israeli civilian a day earlier near the northern border with Lebanon, where its forces are fighting Hezbollah. After opening an investigation, the military said "the initial findings suggest that the Israeli civilian was killed by»»»

Naharnet 1h

2 Israeli soldiers killed as Hezbollah claims at least 60 attacks on troops and bases

The Israeli military has announced it was expanding its ground campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, warning of a lengthy operation, after Beirut condemned what it called Israel's flagrant violations of Lebanese sovereignty. Israeli forces were ordered Sunday to destroy bridges they said were used»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police issue urgent safety alert as unstable weather hits UAE

Dubai: Motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution as unstable weather conditions are forecast to continue until Friday, March 27, with Dubai Police calling on drivers to strictly adhere to safety measures. Authorities advised motorists to reduce speed, maintain safe distances between veh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: March 23

The April 19 parliamentary elections and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel prices are the dominant topics in the news media on Monday. POLITICS 24 Chasa daily runs an interview with Trend polling agency head Dimitar Ganev about the upcoming parliamentary elections. In t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry Checking Reports That Petyo Petrov Has Been Detained in Belgrade, Minister Dechev Says

Speaking to reporters on Monday, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said that the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria can neither confirm nor deny reports that former investigator Petyo "The Euro" Petrov has been detained in Belgrade. Dechev was attending a ceremony in Sofia marking the delivery »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic becomes first European leader to visit UAE since outbreak of M East conflict

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a surprise visit to the UAE on Sunday, becoming the first European and the third world leader to visit the country following visits by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the visit, Vucic met with UAE Pre»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

First Israeli Civilian Killed in Lebanon Border War Was Hit by Israeli Fire

Israel said on Monday its own forces had misfired artillery that killed an Israeli farmer near the Lebanese frontier, the first Israeli civilian killed in a border conflict being waged in parallel with the war in Iran. Ofer Moskovitz, 60, an avocado farmer in the town of Misgav Am, had spoken with »»»

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Gulf News 1h

The biggest property show opens March 25, 2026 - offering year-round access to 30+ developers

The Biggest Property Exhibition (DPS) of Dubai Properties officially opens this Wednesday, 25th March, introducing a new concept to the emirate’s thriving real estate market. Unlike traditional property exhibitions that run for a few days, DPS will remain open 365 days a year, bringing together 30+»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai airport alert: Emirates warns of delays amid rain

Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai this week are being urged to allow extra time to reach the airport, with Emirates warning of possible delays due to ongoing unstable weather conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline has advised customers travelling b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

Geneva: (AFP) The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations’ WMO weather and climate agen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

India taps 41 nations for energy amid Hormuz tensions, PM Modi says

New Delhi: India is working to ensure uninterrupted supplies of oil, gas and fertilisers despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, even as two Indian LPG carriers began moving through the strategic waterway, offering some relief amid ongoing tensions.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Egypt

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwai»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Jazeera Airways brings back Dubai flights, restores India network

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has resumed flights to Dubai, restoring a key route for Kuwait travellers and reopening access to one of the world’s most connected aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The route allows passengers to connect to destinations across Asia,»»»

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Business-review 1h

Construction costs and plot acquisition, main concerns of real estate developers in Central Europe, including Romania

This year’s edition of the study indicates balanced expectations regarding the market activity – 54% estimate that activity will remain the same in 2026, while more than a third (35%) expect an improvement. Players in Poland are the most optimistic – 67% foresee an increase in market activity –, wh»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences engaged 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs

The UAE air defence systems on 23th March 2026 engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dhurandhar: The Revenge review: Ranveer Singh shines, sequel overindulgent

Dhurandhar 2: Explosive, overlong, and obsessed with Ranveer SinghDirector: Aditya DharCast: Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi★★★Kozhikode, Kerala: What really worked for the first installment of Dhurandhar was that Ranveer Singh’s character, an undercove»»»

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Gulf News 1h

375,000 Indians return from West Asia conflict: PM Modi

New Delhi: More than 3.75 lakh (375,000) Indians have returned safely from conflict-hit West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as the government intensified efforts to support citizens abroad and manage the wider economic and energy impact of the crisis. Addressing the Lok Sabha, M»»»

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