The Peninsula 2m

Sweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen

Geneva: A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that "a truck transportin»»»

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Libya Herald 7m

Production rates at Ghadames Basin's B1-NC 216A exploration well of 2,000 barrels per day exceeding expectations: NOC

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rat»»»

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Sana 11m

Palestine demands urgent global action to halt forced displacement in Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem, March 28 (SANA) The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action to stop the forced displacement of Palestinians, warning that more than 200 families in Jerusalem face imminent eviction due to lawsuits la»»»

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Kathimerini 11m

Climber dies after fall on Kalymnos island

A 60-year-old climber from the Czech Republic died Friday afternoon after falling from a height of about 10 meters while climbing on the Greek island of Kalymnos, authorities said. Rescue teams were immediately mobilized and found the man unconscious at the scene. He was transported to the island’s»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Parents accused of starving toddler to death appear in UK court

Dubai: A couple have appeared before the Old Bailey charged with the murder of their three-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say died from severe malnutrition. Manpreet Jatana, 34, and Jaskirat Singh Opal, 36, are accused of starving their daughter, Penelope Chandley, leading to her death. The pai»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Israel, Hezbollah Brace for Prolonged Fighting in South Lebanon

Hezbollah is preparing for a prolonged fight in south Lebanon and is insisting on an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any ceasefire takes effect, to avoid a repeat of the last war’s outcome, Lebanese sources following the group’s talks with officials said. Continued Israeli troop b»»»

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24 News Agency 26m

Almambet Shykmamatov comments on his alleged resignation - | 24.KG

Head of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan Almambet Shykmamatov commented to 24.kg news agency on reports about his possible resignation. According to him, such rumors have been circulating periodically for the past two years. «Such rumors attract significant attention in the information space — i»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

MOI urges cooperation with security personnel

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has issued a notice urging cooperating with security personnel describing it as a shared responsibility that helps enhance public safety and protect the community. "Consistent with its commitment to strengthening community partnership, the Ministry of Interior »»»

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24 News Agency 38m

Kyrgyzstan’s trade: China and Russia account for 63 percent of imports - | 24.KG

China and Russia dominate Kyrgyzstan’s imports. Report of the National Statistical Committee for January 2026 says. Who drives Kyrgyzstan’s imports It is noted that imports from China account for 36.6 percent of the total ($338.6 million), while Russia accounts for 26.4 percent ($244.3 million). Th»»»

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Al Manar 42m

Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: IRGC targeted location of US forces stationed at the Al-Kharj base in Saudi Arabia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: IRGC targeted location of US forces stationed at the Al-Kharj base in Saudi Ara»»»

Al Awsat 48m

Israel Presses Washington to Amend War Plan

Israeli political sources said the government is pushing back against key elements of a US proposal to end the war with Iran, describing the dispute as fundamental rather than technical. They said three of the plan’s 15 clauses are at the heart of disagreements with the administration of US Preside»»»

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Al Manar 54m

Enemy media: 24 Israeli enemy soldiers wounded, evacuated following Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: 24 Israeli enemy soldiers wounded, evacuated following Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon 28-03-2026 11:04 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Al Manar 54m

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr in southern Lebanon - 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: Enemy drones targeted the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr in southern Lebanon 28-03-2026 11:14 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Al Awsat 1h

Houthis Join War by Launching Missiles at Israel

Iranian-backed Houthi militias have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, their first such attack since the Iran war began. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the group’s Al-Masirah satellite television network. Israel’s »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan changes entry rules for foreigners: New terms, visas, legalization - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has introduced amendments to resolution No. 541 dated October 10, 2023, regulating the stay of foreign nationals in the country. According to the document, provisions governing the length of stay, procedures for obtaining permits, and visa-free entry conditions hav»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hamas to Seek Changes in Response to Disarmament Plan

Sources in Hamas and other Palestinian factions say there’s growing pessimism over a plan presented by the high representative of the US-backed Board of Peace, Nikolay Mladenov, to the movement’s leadership, proposing the full and unconditional disarmament of the Gaza Strip. Two Hamas sources, insi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East, the government said on Saturday. It said Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had invited his counterparts and that they would be in the Pakistani capital on S»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

After US Terror Listing, Sudan’s Brotherhood Faces Tough Choices

Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood-linked Islamic Movement has remained silent after the US designated it a “foreign terrorist organization,” a decision that took effect on March 16. Nearly two weeks later, the group’s leadership, at home and abroad, has issued no statement clarifying its position or the p»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Yemen's Houthis Launch Missile Attack on Targets in Israel - Statement

DUBAI (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Saturday that it had launched a missile attack on targets in Israel in support of Iran, which is being attacked by the United States and Israel. "The Yemeni armed forces launched ballistic missiles at important Israe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Earth Hour 2026 is bringing UAE families together for climate action

Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Whale Stranded at Baltic Sea Resort Has Swum Off Sandbank. But it Isn't Safe Yet

A whale that was stranded for days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has swum free from a sandbank overnight after a last-ditch rescue effort. But it isn't out of danger yet. An excavator spent Thursday digging an escape channel. The whale then swam through it overnight, marine bio»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Singapore seizes record Asian pangolin scales disguised as 'dried fish skin'

Singapore: Singapore has seized over 830 kilograms of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said Saturday, calling it the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Falsely declared as "dried fish skin", the scales -- estimated to be from more than 2»»»

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France24 2h

Tête à tête - War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. "This war was imposed upon us," the Lebanese leader said, adding that Lebanon "could have avoided it" had Hezbollah not fired rocke»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Singapore Seizes Record Asian Pangolin Scales Disguised as 'Dried Fish Skin'

Singapore has seized over 830 kilograms of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said Saturday, calling it the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Falsely declared as "dried fish skin", the scales -- estimated to be from more than 2,200 pangol»»»

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Gulf News 2h

CBSE Class 12 evaluation in UAE, Middle East: What students must know about how marks will be calculated

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an alternative assessment policy for Class 12 students in West Asian countries, including the UAE, after board exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, could not be held due to extraordinary circumstances. The new scheme aims»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay

Charleroi, Belgium: Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factorie»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Fitch Affirms Israel's 'A' Rating with Negative Outlook

Global ratings agency Fitch reaffirmed Israel's long-term foreign-currency rating at "A" with a negative outlook on Friday, adding that rising public debt levels and ongoing war-related risks could weaken the country's ⁠fiscal trajectory. Fitch forecast ⁠military expenditure will remain high in 202»»»

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RT 2h

Spaniard Noelia Castillo, 25, dies by euthanasia after courts rejected her father’s bid

Noelia Castillo died on Thursday after receiving life-ending medication at a medical facility in Sant Pere de Ribes, near Barcelona. She had requested to be alone at the time of her death, although relatives had been present earlier. A close friend who had hoped to persuade her to change her mind w»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Foreign detainee found dead at Omonia police station

Police in Athens said they have launched all “necessary procedural and official actions” after a foreign detainee died in administrative custody on Friday. The man was found unresponsive in a detention cell at Omonia Police Station on Friday evening. An ambulance crew called to the scene declared h»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan to Boost OpenAI Investments

Softbank Group said on Friday it has secured a $40 billion bridge loan to bolster investments in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and for general corporate purposes, marking another significant step in its artificial intelligence strategy. The Japanese investment conglomerate, led by founder Masayoshi Son, con»»»

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Gulf News 3h

World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay

Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factories and rundown wareho»»»

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Gulf News 3h

33 million litres/day: Diesel consumption in the Philippines — a data-driven look at diesel dependence and the electrification challenge

Manila: The Philippines faces ongoing energy security pressures. This was highlighted by recent government actions amid global oil market volatility induced by the Mideast war. According to data from the Philippine National Oil Co (PNOC) and the Department of Energy references cited in recent analy»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoECC calls on public, institutions to observe Earth Hour in support of sustainability

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has called on individuals and institutions across the country to participate in Earth Hour, observed this evening, by switching off lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. In a statement posted »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

LIVE UPDATES: Sirens, interceptions persist across GCC as Middle East turmoil enters day 29

Doha, Qatar: Oman, Bahrain and the UAE confirmed interceptions of missiles and drones on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Few injuries have been reported. Stay tuned for more updates: 10am Doha Time Thai PM says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait Thailand has reached an agreement »»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, March 28: Sumatra quake kills hundreds - UPI.com

On March 28, 2005, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the western coast of Sumatra, killing about 1,000 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. 1 of 6 | An aerial photograph taken February 12, 2005, shows damage six weeks after a tsunami hit Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. On M»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." The Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addicti»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Foreign Ministry calls on Kyrgyzstanis to leave the Middle East - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently staying in the Middle East to leave the region due to the escalation of tensions. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic are also advised to refrain from traveling to the region until the situation fully stabilizes. It is noted that»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar urges one-hour lights off to mark Earth Hour 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has called on individuals and institutions across the country to participate in Earth Hour, observed this evening, by switching off lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. In a stateme»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Total of 155 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Overnight - Russian Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down 155 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "This past night, from 23:00 Moscow time [20:00 GMT] on March 27 to 7:00 Moscow time [04:00 GMT] on March 28 this year, air defense systems on duty intercepted and des»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

WTO Reform Talks Face US-Indian Obstacles

Large differences remain between most countries and the US and India as trade ministers meet to discuss reforms at the World Trade Organization, two diplomats told Reuters on Friday. The ministers are meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, as the organization faces a critical test to its future amid a year »»»

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RT 3h

Why a women-only bar in Minsk is triggering male backlash in 2026

If you haven’t seen an example of collective male hysteria for a while, take a look at the comments on the news story about the opening of a women-only pub in Minsk. There are tears, threats, and even strategic plans to take over the territory. The men commenting are furious that there will be a pl»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan's Agriculture Ministry receives rain-inducing drones from China - | 24.KG

China has donated 12 drones to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, Minister Erlist Akunbekov met with representatives of the Chinese IT company Quanyibao (Hangzhou). «The unmanned aerial ve»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Middle East Power Struggle Faces Defining Moment

Perhaps the worst-case scenario long feared in decision-making circles has come true. With the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Washington and Tel Aviv used the same “shock and awe” approach Israel has relied on in recent years, one that delivers rapid gains before losing momentum by t»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel: Missile Fired from Yemen

Israel’s military said early Saturday that it had detected a missile fired from Yemen, the first since the Iran war began. Yemen’s Houthis so far had stayed out of the war. Hours earlier, the Houthis said they were prepared to act if what the group called an escalation against Iran and the "axis of»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How the Philippines is strengthening migrant worker protection ahead of UN meet

Dubai: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen protections for its migrant workers around the world, as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has convened multiple stakeholders in Quezon city this week ahead of a United Nations (UN) forum on migration. Together with the International»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Security Council Secretary discusses security issues with Hungarian authorities - | 24.KG

Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan Adilet Orozbekov met with Marcell Biro, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister of Hungary on National Security, in Budapest. The Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, the discussion focused on issues related to the formatio»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Washington, Tehran could hold talks this week, US Middle-East Envoy says

Washington: US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said today that the US and Iran could hold talks this week. Witkoff did not provide further details on the potential meeting, but confirmed that Iran had received its 15-point plan, and that Washington was still awaiting Tehran's respons»»»

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Gulf News 4h

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the US may soon be “winding down” the operation, even though some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump las»»»

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