Al Awsat 1m

Why France is Bolstering Military Presence in the Middle East, as Macron Prepares for Postwar Talks

France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks. Macron said th»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Peso hits record low against UAE dirham as oil shock rattles currency

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low against the UAE dirham on Monday morning, reflecting mounting pressure on emerging market currencies amid volatile energy markets and growing global uncertainty. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Top looks as stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet

Hollywood, United States: Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's biggest night. Here are some of the top looks: Spring hues Pops of spring color were a welcome sight on the red carpet. Jessie Buckley at the 98th Oscars at »»»

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Al Awsat 49m

Trump Pressures NATO, China over Iran's Closure of Key Waterway

President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions. Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 perce»»»

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Al Majalla 54m

How Ukraine's drone defence model can help Gulf states

As Iranian Shahed drones continue to strike targets across the Middle East amidst the raging war with Israel and the US that has stretched regional air defences to their limits, Ukraine has quietly emerged as an unlikely but highly relevant source of expertise. President Volodymyr Zelensky has anno»»»

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Sputnik 57m

Trump Warns NATO Faces 'Very Bad Future' if Allies Don’t Help in Hormuz — Reports

US President Donald Trump warned that NATO could face a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist Washington in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with The Financial Times. “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure t»»»

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BBC 1h

Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV

It's Hollywood's biggest night. The 98th Academy Awards featured emotional speeches, comical relief and a bevy of backstage fun. While movie magic plays a role in the show itself (the ceremony, after all, is actually hosted at the Dolby Theatre in a shopping centre), there is a lot you don't see on»»»

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BBC 1h

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC

Iran is taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, with checkpoints appearing across the streets of the capital, internet access restricted, and mass text warnings sent to residents. In Tehran, people have been telling the BBC about new security checkpoints around the city, where they say»»»

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France24 1h

Trump’s call for allies to secure Strait of Hormuz brings no promises

US President Donald Trump's call to world powers to send their warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint received tepid responses on Sunday as Gulf Arab states reported new missile and drone attacks. Iran's foreign minister denied Trump's claim that Tehran wan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran war: Brent hits $104 while WTI trades near $100

The oil market is experiencing extreme volatility on March 16, 2026, driven by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The war has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and forced production cuts across the Gulf, even as US President Donald Trump appealed for help from Nato allies and »»»

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France24 1h

In France's municipal elections, 2027 presidential race looms large

France holds municipal elections on Sunday – including for the mayor of Paris – less than a year before the 2027 presidential vote, with some candidates looking to use the polls as a springboard for higher office. The votes will be held in two rounds on consecutive Sundays, with the secon»»»

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France24 1h

French far right eyes Marseille upset after strong showing in mayoral elections

Candidates for the far-right National Rally posted strong results in the first round of France’s municipal elections on Sunday, winning several races outright and polling neck-and-neck with the incumbent left in Marseille, in the last major test of the French public mood ah»»»

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France24 1h

‘We cut down the menu’: Cooking gas crisis hits restaurants in India amid war in Iran

Restaurants in India are suffering the consequences of disruptions to supplies of cooking gas caused by the war in the Middle East. Two restaurant owners describe the mounting challenges of operating under the crisis and the measures they’re taking to adapt. “No roti due to gas cylinder crisis.” “O»»»

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France24 1h

North Korea tests nuclear-capable rocket launchers amid US-South Korea military drills

North Korea on Sunday tested nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers that Pyongyang’s leader Kim Jong Un said should make the country's enemies feel a sense of "uneasiness". The tests came one day after South Korea detected 10 ballistic missiles launched from North Korea.  North Korea t»»»

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BNE 2h

Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia

A Green Central Banking report reveals that a climate advocacy organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC Bank, accusing the lender of potentially misleading investors about its exposure to coal-powered industrial facilities in Indonesia. Market Forces, the »»»

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BNE 2h

Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia

A Green Central Banking report reveals that a climate advocacy organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC Bank, accusing the lender of potentially misleading investors about its exposure to coal-powered industrial facilities in Indonesia. Market Forces, the »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia

A Green Central Banking report reveals that a climate advocacy organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC Bank, accusing the lender of potentially misleading investors about its exposure to coal-powered industrial facilities in Indonesia. Market Forces, the »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia

A Green Central Banking report reveals that a climate advocacy organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC Bank, accusing the lender of potentially misleading investors about its exposure to coal-powered industrial facilities in Indonesia. Market Forces, the »»»

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BNE 2h

Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia

A Green Central Banking report reveals that a climate advocacy organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC Bank, accusing the lender of potentially misleading investors about its exposure to coal-powered industrial facilities in Indonesia. Market Forces, the »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever wins will control half of China’s flow of oil. One unstated objective of Washington’s fore»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkey’s inflation fight stands exposed to a Trump wrecking ball

If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through analysts’ notes this week, it is already a»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkey’s tourism industry already feeling the stress of war

Tourists from the UK and mainland Europe are reportedly increasingly swapping their holiday destinations away from Cyprus, Turkey and Greece and towards Italy, Spain, Malta and Croatia, as the wider war-stressed Middle East region grapples with flight cancellations and airspace closures. »»»

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BNE 2h

Turkey’s inflation fight stands exposed to a Trump wrecking ball

If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through analysts’ notes this week, it is already a»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkey’s tourism industry already feeling the stress of war

Tourists from the UK and mainland Europe are reportedly increasingly swapping their holiday destinations away from Cyprus, Turkey and Greece and towards Italy, Spain, Malta and Croatia, as the wider war-stressed Middle East region grapples with flight cancellations and airspace closures. »»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East war strains US air defence supplies needed by Ukraine

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

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BBC 2h

'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award

There was an unusual moment during Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, when two films tied for best short live action film - The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva. "A tie, wow we didn't know that could happen," exclaimed The Singers' director Sam A Davis. This is the seventh time that votes have»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation – Ya Libnan

Share: French President Emmanuel Macron said on ​Sunday he had asked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkianto put an immediate end to attacks against ​countries ‌in the Middle East whether ⁠directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he had »»»

UPI 4h

10 aviation CEO's ask Congress to fund TSA, avert air travel chaos - UPI.com

The CEOs of the United States' largest airlines signed the letter, as did those of FedEx and UPS. After federal aviation employees did not get paid this weekend amid the second time in six months that the federal government has at least partially shut down, 10 aviation CEOs -- including that of Del»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Crisis through a child’s eyes: Why your reaction matters

When a crisis strikes, adults often focus on managing the immediate realities - safety, logistics, information, and decisions. In the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the quiet observers around us: our children. Yet children are often the most deeply affected during such moments. Their underst»»»

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BBC 6h

How passenger planes keep flying during a war

For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»

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BBC 6h

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»

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