Middle East Observer 2m

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 6m

Qatar Chamber calls on shipping firms to register in TIR system

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the General Authority of Customs, called on shipping companies operating in the country to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) system to ensure the continuity of commercial operations amid the current circumstances. In a statement »»»

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The Peninsula 6m

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 7m

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 11m

GCC condemns Iranian aggression targeting buildings in Bahrain housing personnel from Qatari Amiri Naval Forces

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest possible terms the treacherous Iranian aggression that targeted buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These facilities house personnel from the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces participating i»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

CCQ postpones Spring 2026 midterm examination until further notice

Doha: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) announced on Friday evening the postponement of the Spring 2026 midterm examinations, which were scheduled to take place during the current period, until further notice. In a post on its official X platform account, CCQ explained that the decision was made»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Sri Lankan Baker to Supply Elysée Palace with Baguette

In a big surprise, a baker from Sri Lanka clinched the prestigious prize for best traditional French baguette, which comes with a €4,000 prize and the right to supply the Elysée Palace with fresh loaves every morning, according to The Telegraph. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, works at the Fourn»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

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 23m

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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The Peninsula 23m

Georgian Embassy repatriates over 200 stranded citizens

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Georgia in the State of Qatar assisted more than 200 Georgian citizens who were stranded in the country as tourists, coordinating with the Government of Georgia to organize two charter flights for their repatriation, while also facilitating transportation and transfers t»»»

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Kathimerini 32m

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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Novinite 33m

Bulgaria: Economy Produces 5,216 Euros Per Capita in Q4 2025

Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted data indicate a growth of 0.8% relative to the third quarter of 2025. During the»»»

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UPI 35m

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 37m

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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Gulf News 37m

US-Israel-Iran war: New advisories for Indian expats, visitors in UAE, GCC on Day 9

Dubai: As the US-Israel-Iran war entered Day 9 on Sunday, here are the latest updates and advisories for Indian expats and visitors in the UAE and GCC. The Government of India on Saturday night said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a particular»»»

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Jordan Times 42m

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 42m

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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Al Awsat 43m

Kuwait Makes Precautionary Cut in Oil Production

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Saturday it has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. The decision came “in light of the ongoing aggression by Iran against the State of Ku»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Why the UAE’s Year of Family matters now more than ever

We are living in a world of extraordinary speed. People are constantly striving toward new goals, surpassing milestones, and seeking renewed outcomes. Yet the faster life becomes, the more we feel the absence of what truly makes us human: family. The irreplaceability of familyNo success can replace»»»

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France24 49m

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 56m

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Sudan War Leaves Deep Psychological Scars, Fuels Silent Crisis

Sudan’s war is inflicting a growing psychological toll on the population, as rising levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder compound the country’s security, humanitarian and economic crises. The suffering of Sudanese civilians now extends beyond deaths and the hardship face»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Magnitude 5.3 quake rattles northwestern Greece

A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.3 shook northwestern Greece early Sunday but no injuries or severe damage were reported, authorities said. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 5:32 a.m. east of Leptokarya, some 50 kilometers from the town of Ioannina. Its epicen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Embassy warning: Indians in UAE must avoid filming incidents

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals in the UAE, warning them to refrain from filming or sharing images of incident sites on social media amid the ongoing regional crisis. The advisory, comes after UAE authorities cautioned that strict legal action wou»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Al Awsat 1h

Netanyahu, Trump Strike a Defiant Tone as Iran Says Can Fight for Months

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. Tehran accused the US and Israel of striking an oil depot in the Iran»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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 2h

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 Peninsula 2h

Kuwait military says intercepting 'hostile missile and drone attacks'

Kuwait City: Kuwait's military said air defence systems were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Iran continues its strikes across the region. "Kuwaiti air defences are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks," the military said in a post on X, adding that explosion so»»»

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BBC 2h

Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say

Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reported there. "Large resources" were sent to the area at about 01:00 local time (midnight GMT), police said. "The police are in dialogue with the embassy and no injuries have been reported," the state»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

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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Gulf News 2h

Air India operates extra flights from UAE and Gulf nations to bring passengers home

Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat, where airspace is assessed safe for operations. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manage refunds and rebook on major airlinesAdditional non-scheduled flights will operate on March 8 from Abu Dhabi, Du»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Army Can’t Whitewash Itself After Strike On Girl’s School in Iran — Experts

All attempts to "whitewash" the image of the US military after the strike on a school in Iran will be futile — its history remains stained, and accountability for war crimes necessitates bringing the US to trial, experts told Sputnik. "Investigations by the world press confirm the direct responsibi»»»

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France24 2h

Middle East war live: Iran says it can 'keep fighting for six months'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country could sustain an “intense war” with the United States and Israel for at least six months, as Israel said it had targeted Iranian commanders in a strike on a seaside hotel in central Beirut. Meanwhile, US and Israeli strikes hit an oil depot i»»»

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Sputnik 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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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Sputnik 2h

Brazilian President Postpones US Visit Due to Iran Conflict - Minister

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has postponed his planned visit to Washington for the second half of March due to the Iranian conflict, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro announced. "[President Lula] asked me to accompany him on this trip, which was supposed to»»»

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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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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BNE 2h

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

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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