Gulf News 1m

LaGuardia airport crash: CCTV captures shocking Air Canada jet-fire truck collision

Surveillance footage shows the chilling moment an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday. The crash killed both pilots and injured dozens, leaving the regional jet’s cockpit mangled and the emergency vehicle overturned. The collis»»»

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BNE 6m

Czechs voice fear over government attacks on democracy at largest mass rally since 2019

Around 200,000-250,000 Czechs rallied at the Letná plateau in Prague on March 21 against the policies of the ruling radical populist cabinet led by billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš' Ano party, which they fear threaten democratic standards in the country.  »»»

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BNE 6m

EU-Mercosur trade deal to take effect provisionally from May 1

The European Commission has announced that its trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1, marking a crucial milestone for a pact that has divided European capitals and drawn fierce opposition from agricultural producers. »»»

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Gulf News 11m

Dubai court orders optical firm to pay Dh275,246 over unpaid medical supplies

Dubai: A Dubai commercial court has ordered an optical company to pay Dh275,246 to a medical equipment supplier after failing to settle payments for medical and optical devices delivered in 2024. The case was filed by a medical equipment establishment, which stated that it had supplied devices and »»»

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Gulf News 11m

UAE urges firms to protect workers as unstable weather hits

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies across the country to strengthen workplace safety measures and take preventive steps to protect workers during expected adverse weather conditions. The ministry said worker health and safety rema»»»

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24 News Agency 15m

Umuraliev Theater from Bishkek to perform at Samsun Festival in Turkey - | 24.KG

The Arsen Umuraliev Bishkek City Drama Theater will participate in the 8th Samsun International Theater Festival, which will be held from March 23 to 31, 2026, in Turkey. The press service of the capital’s municipality reported. The festival, timed to coincide with World Theater Day, will bring tog»»»

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Gulf News 25m

'No animal should be left behind’: UAE Singer Sarah R Jay launches StraySpotter to rescue abandoned pets

Dubai: While most people scroll past posts about abandoned pets in these uncertain times, UAE-based singer Sarah R Jay decided to build something that makes it harder to look away and easier to help. “I realised there was a huge gap,” she tells Gulf News over zoom. “Rescue organisations are overwhe»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Students told to avoid suspicious links as UAE stresses online safety

Abu Dhabi: The head of the UAE Cyber Security Council has called for stronger digital discipline among students, families and schools during the current period of distance learning, stressing that the situation requires vigilance rather than concern. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti said remote learning is a»»»

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BBC 1h

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

America may be a nation at war, but President Donald Trump's activities over the past few days have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing towards the surreal. On Friday, he said the US war against Iran was "winding down". By Saturday night, he had given Iran a 48-hour d»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Markwayne Mullin confirmed by the US Senate as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON: The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country's new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee »»»

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Gulf News 3h

US Admiral Brad Cooper: Hormuz is 'physically open to transit'

In a rare direct appeal to the Iranian public, US Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, urged civilians to remain indoors amid US military operations, warning that Iranian regime forces are launching attacks from populated areas and placing ordinary people at risk. Speaking in an exclusive in»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai court orders optical firm to pay Dh275,246 over unpaid medical supplies

Dubai: A Dubai commercial court has ordered an optical company to pay Dh275,246 to a medical equipment supplier after failing to settle payments for medical and optical devices delivered in 2024. The case was filed by a medical equipment establishment, which stated that it had supplied devices and »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Empowering women: Why environment matters more than intent

Women have always played a central role in shaping communities, strengthening families, and advancing social and economic progress. Yet the critical question is not whether women contribute to development, but whether the environments around them allow their full potential to flourish. Empowerment »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million

LOS ANGELES: A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $19.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found the 88-year-old Cosby liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna M»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Strike in western Iraq kills seven fighters: armed group source

A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed seven fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, a source from the group told AFP, blaming the strike on the United States. Seven fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) and now part of»»»

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BBC 4h

Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrol

Excise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be cut by the Irish government in a bid to help people with volatile prices caused by the war in the Middle East. From midnight on Wednesday until the end of May, excise duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol by 15 cent. The proposals, which »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UK bolsters defences in Mideast as Iranian threats persist

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a fresh update on its ongoing defensive operations across the Middle East, highlighting intensified air and naval activities amid escalating regional tensions sparked by Iranian drone and missile attacks on allied nations and bases. According to the official st»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli enemy launches the sixth air raid on Beirut’s Dahiey in a new wave of attacks: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy launches the sixth air raid on Beirut’s Dahiey in a new wave of attacks: Al-Manar reporter 24-03-2026 00:57 AM Latest News Ur»»»

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Israeli media: A large Iranian cluster missile directly hits a building in Haifa; ambulance teams rush to the scene - 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: A large Iranian cluster missile directly hits a building in Haifa; ambulance teams rush to the scene 24-03-2026 01:13 AM Lat»»»

Gulf News 5h

US Federal Communications Commission blacklists all new foreign-made routers

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Monday banned authorisations for all new consumer routers produced in foreign countries, citing "national security" reasons. The FCC noted that the blacklisting does not apply to routers already acquired by consumers, and does not prevent retailers »»»

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BBC 6h

Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972

A jury in California has ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25m (£14.3m) in damages to a former waitress after finding he drugged and sexually assaulted her while taking her to one of his shows more than five decades ago. Donna Motsinger said the former star gave her wine and a pill that left her incapa»»»

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Al Manar 6h

IRGC Announces 77th Wave of True Promise 4, Vows Relentless Strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Announces 77th Wave of True Promise 4, Vows Relentless Strikes 23-03-2026 23:51 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announce»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Pakistan Embassy marks Pakistan Day with gaiety

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha on Monday celebrated Pakistan Day in a simple and graceful ceremony. Ambassador HE Muhammad Aamer hoisted the national flag, while messages from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Indian PM urges de-escalation, warns of global fallout from West Asia crisis

The Embassy of India in Qatar on Monday released the text of an address delivered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, where he spoke at length on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its far-reaching implications for India and the world. Highlighting that the crisis has persis»»»

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RT 6h

AfD sets new electoral record in former West Germany

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reached an electoral milestone outside of its traditional political heartland, the second such achievement in less than a month. The party secured nearly 20% of the vote in regional elections in the western German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. AfD finish»»»

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Sana 7h

UK summons Iranian ambassador over alleged destabilizing activities

London, March 23 (SANA) – The UK Foreign Office on Monday summoned Iran’s ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, to protest what it described as destabilizing activities and hostile actions targeting the country’s security. According to AFP, a Foreign Office spokesperson said the move follows for»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Four Detained in Operation against Counterfeit Money, Banknotes Worth Some EUR 1 Mln Seized

Two Bulgarian and two Romanian citizens were arrested during an operation by the Counterfeiting Division of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post on Monday. The four were detained during a transaction»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Colombian military aircraft crashes with 125 aboard, many feared dead

Bogota: A Colombian military plane carrying 125 troops and crew crashed on take off Monday, with as many as 80 people aboard feared dead. The Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle flo»»»

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The Budapest Times 8h

New details from a leaked audio recording suggest a coordinated intelligence-linked operation targeting Hungary’s foreign minister

The recording indicates that journalist Szabolcs Panyi, the same guy who recently started spreading the bot hoax, shared FM Szijjártó's phone number with a foreign intelligence service. He states: “I gave them two numbers… they also see these two,” describing a system where calls can be tracked—who»»»

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The Budapest Times 8h

We will take over and transform Brussels, PM tells Patriots’ Grand Assembly

At the 1st Patriots' Grand Assembly in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined a clear political strategy to reshape the European Union, emphasizing national sovereignty, coordinated action among patriotic forces, and a coming shift in Europe’s balance of power. Opening the event, Prime Mini»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Movement for Rights and Freedoms Launches Election Campaign in Kardzhali

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) officially launched its campaign in Kardzhali Region for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, with great optimism, hope and full mobilization of its structures, the party's press office said. The candidates for the Kardzhali 9th Multi-member Constitu»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Netanyahu discusses Iran talks with Trump, vows continued strikes against Tehran, Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he spoke with Donald Trump, saying that the U.S. president believed U.S.-Israeli military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protects Israel's interests. "President Trump believes there is a chance to leverage»»»

Naharnet 8h

Israel says captured two Hezbollah members in south Lebanon

The Israeli army said Monday that it had captured two Hezbollah members during ground operations in south Lebanon after they surrendered. "During an activity to locate weapons in southern Lebanon, (Israeli) troops identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire »»»

Naharnet 8h

Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs after warning

At least three Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, hours after the Israeli army issued a warning for residents of the area to evacuate. Live broadcasts showed clouds of smoke over the southern suburbs, which are considered a Hezbollah stronghold and have not been hit since Frid»»»

Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at Khallat Wardeh in the border town of Aita al-Shaab with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at Khallat Wardeh in the border town of Aita al-Shaab »»»

Al Manar 8h

Israeli enemy launches three air raids on Beirut’s Dahieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy launches three air raids on Beirut’s Dahieh 23-03-2026 21:34 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli enemy launches three air raid»»»

EU Observer 9h

Hungarian minister asked Moscow to help Slovak ally before election, leaked transcript suggests

“I don’t want to bother you, but the prime minister asked me to, because we have quite a big request for you. As you know, there will be elections in Slovakia on 29 February, and it is of key importance for us that the coalition there can continue.” According to the account of investigative journal»»»

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UPI 9h

Trump refuses end to DHS shutdown until SAVE Act passes - UPI.com

Travelers wait in long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport Sunday in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the partial gov»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Four Detained in Operation again Counterfeit Money, Banknotes Worth Some EUR 1 Mln Seized

Two Bulgarian and two Romanian citizens were arrested during an operation by the Counterfeiting Division of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post on Monday. The four were detained during a transaction»»»

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BBC 9h

A pharmacist and a homesick lifestyle blogger: The 'alarming' civilian cost of war in Iran

Parastesh Dahaghin was a young pharmacist killed in an explosion while she was at work. Berivan Molani was in bed when debris from an air strike in Tehran struck her head. For more than three weeks, Tehran and other cities have been pummelled by US and Israeli airstrikes - with thousands of targets»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

London Summons Envoy Over Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Actions

Britain's foreign ministry on Monday summoned Iran's ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, criticizing what it called Tehran's "reckless and destabilizing actions" in the UK and overseas. "The summons follows the recent charging of two individuals, one Iranian national and one British-Iranian du»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Iran Pledges to its Allies in Lebanon to Include Them in Any Possible Deal to End the War

Widely informed Lebanese sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Iran has “clearly pledged” to leaderships in Beirut to include Lebanon in any possible deal that could end the war between it and the US and Israel. The sources said Lebanese officials learned through non-diplomatic channels that Teh»»»

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BBC 10h

Seven jailed over international cocaine smuggling operation

Seven men who conspired to import more than 600kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of €42m (£36.2m) have all been jailed for between 10 and 12 years in the Republic of Ireland. Three of the men on board a ship containing the drugs that travelled from the Amazon and docked off the coast of »»»

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Tanjug 10h

Vucic: SNS policy is Serbian interests - good relations with both East and West

BELGRADE - President of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Presidency member Aleksandar Vucic said at the weekend Serbia's interests - good relations with both the East and the West - were the SNS policy. "Our policy is a policy of peace, stability and security. Our policy is a policy of a »»»

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RT 10h

Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues

NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members aren’t actually obligated to go bail out a member state that goes around the world punching other countries in the face. Easy mistake to make from the optics of other recent conflicts, though, where the term “defensive” has been doing »»»

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Sana 11h

Omran signs deal with UAE firm to rehabilitate Tartous cement mills

Damascus, March 23 (SANA) – Syria’s General Company for the Manufacture and Marketing of Cement and Building Materials (Omran), has signed an investment agreement with UAE-based QZ to rehabilitate and operate milling units at Tartous Cement Plant, as part of efforts to boost local production and st»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Military plane crashes in southern Colombia; 80 feared dead

Bogota: Colombia's military said Monday that about 80 troops were believed to be dead after a transport plane crash in the south of the country. A military source told AFP that two platoons - 80 people - were feared to have been aboard the Hercules aircraft which crashed on takeoff from Puerto Legu»»»

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DW 11h

Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out

BusinessReport: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase outArthur SullivanA new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:/»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

GERB Representatives Meet with OSCE Election Observation Mission

Representatives of GERB met with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) mission which will observe the early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, the party’s press office said Monday. GERB representatives expressed serious concerns regarding the fairness and transpare»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Judge Challenges Constitutionality of Prisoners' Disfranchisement

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Monday decided to institute a case on a petition from Sofia City Court judge Ivo Hinov, who challenges the constitutionality of the voter disqualification of persons serving custodial sentences. Desislava Atanasova has been designated judge rapporteur for the case»»»

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