Gulf News 2m

flydubai warns of possible flight disruptions due to unstable weather

Dubai: flydubai has issued a travel advisory warning of potential disruption to flights as unstable weather conditions are forecast across the UAE in the coming days. The airline said the expected weather could affect its operations at Dubai International Airport as well as flights arriving and dep»»»

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France24 4m

French navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Mediterranean

The French navy has boarded and seized an oil tanker sailing in the Western ‌Mediterranean from the Russian port of Murmansk accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Moscow's "shadow fleet", vessels of opaque ownership suspected of dodging Western sanctions on the country's crude oil exports. T»»»

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Middle East Observer 6m

The beauty icon still inspires the world!

Her iconic beauty inspired the world for many years; her missed body astonished many experts and left them wondering about the place of her tomb until today. This is Queen Nefertiti one of the most beautiful and powerful Egyptian Queens in ancient Egypt. Her name means “a beautiful woman has come,”»»»

Al Awsat 8m

US Judge Rules Pentagon Press Restrictions Unconstitutional

A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon's press access overhaul, which saw accreditations from a host of prominent media outlets withdrawn, violated the constitution. Elements of the policy are "unlawful because they violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the United States Constitution»»»

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Al Awsat 8m

UN Expert Says Israel Using ‘Systematic’ Torture

A UN expert claimed Israel was systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale "that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent", in a report released to media on Friday. Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since»»»

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France24 25m

Talking Europe - 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski

Talking Europe travels to Warsaw to meet the mayor of the city and former presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, just as the political temperature rises ahead of high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for next year. Trzaskowski argues that a long-standing consensus in Polish politics »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Progressive Bulgaria Officially Launches its National Election Campaign

The Progressive Bulgaria coalition officially launched its national election campaign at the Sila Hall in Plovdiv, presenting the lead candidates on its parliamentary lists. In his address, coalition leader Rumen Radev said that a group of like-minded allies is embarking on “the most important batt»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert

Seoul: South Korean megastars BTS reunited Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide. Widely lauded as the biggest boy band in the world, BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so the seven members »»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Fries are much more than a side - here’s how to turn them into dinner

About halfway down Shop Street in downtown Galway, Ireland, there’s often a crowd outside Chipeen, where they serve hundreds of pounds each day of what they call "proper Irish chips” - chunky peeled potato batons cut thicker than a typical American fry. Crispy and golden outside, with a fluffy inte»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'

Jinja, Uganda: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew n»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB expects the US Fed to cut twice in 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB said Saturday that it expects the US Federal Reserve to continue gradually easing its monetary policy and to implement two additional interest rate cuts this year, bringing the rate down to 3.25%. In its weekly note, QNB said that the impact of geopolitical tensions and commodity p»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

San Francisco, United States: A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal. The verdict in the class action securities lawsuit means the world's richest perso»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, extending his deal by one season until 2027 on Saturday. Can suffered the season-ending knee injury in Dortmund's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich in February after slipping on adv»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences intercept 3 ballistic missiles, 8 drones from Iran today

Abu Dhabi: ‎ The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and eight unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on March 21, according to the Ministry of Defence. ‎Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruis»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Unstable weather in UAE: NCM issues flash flood warnings due to heavy rainfall

Dubai: Rainfall affected several parts of the UAE on Saturday with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warning of rainfall accumulation and potential flash floods in some areas due to the unstable weather conditions. The NCM urged the public to exercise caution, avoid valleys and low-lying are»»»

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Naharnet 1h

War in the Middle East: Latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Drone kills Iraq intelligence officer - An Iraqi officer was killed and another wounded on Saturday in a drone attack targeting an Iraqi intelligence services building in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood, the agency said. Another drone, film»»»

RT 1h

Group claims arson attack on Czech defense facility linked to Israel’s Elbit Systems

An anti-Zionist group has claimed responsibility for a fire at a warehouse belonging to a defense firm linked to Israel’s Elbit Systems in the Czech Republic. The Earthquake Faction, which describes itself as “an internationalist underground network,” posted a video purportedly showing the arson at»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah says targeted Israeli forces in six south Lebanon villages

Hezbollah said Friday it had targeted Israeli soldiers in six south Lebanon villages, in a series of statements, as Israeli ground forces attempt to push into southern Lebanon. The pro-Iran armed group said it targeted a "gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers" in each of the six border villages, and »»»

Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah denies UAE accusations of having network in country

Hezbollah denied that it has a presence inside the United Arab Emirates, after Emirati authorities announced they had arrested at least five members of a "terrorist network" linked to Hezbollah and its backer, Iran. Earlier this week Hezbollah issued similar denials that it maintained a presence in»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP Leader Zarkov Says Party Will Be Constructive Force in Next Parliament

BSP will take part in the next parliament as a significant and constructive political force, BSP leader Krum Zarkov told reporters on Saturday. He was in the city for its official holiday, the Kyustendil Spring Festival. “These are not expectations, these are convictions, and everything is in our h»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Two rocket salvos fired towards enemy gatherings inside the border towns in the eastern sector - 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: Two rocket salvos fired towards enemy gatherings inside the border towns in the eastern sector 21-03-2026 11:15 AM »»»

Al Manar 1h

Iranian media: US-Israeli aggression again targeted Natanz Uranium enrichment facility this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: US-Israeli aggression again targeted Natanz Uranium enrichment facility this morning 21-03-2026 11:50 AM Latest News Urgent »»»

Sputnik 1h

German Military's Costly Digital Overhaul Poses 'Danger' to Soldiers

A second field test of the Digitalization of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) project, which costs the equivalent of over $12B and aims to network vehicles, troops, and sensors to enhance command, had to be aborted last year due to critical failures, reports Welt. Deficiencies in the D-LBO project wer»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Says Its Natanz Nuclear Facility Has Been Hit in an Airstrike as War in Middle East Enters Week 4

Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit in an airstrike on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency Mizan reported. There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Natanz, Iran’s main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war a»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Report: UK PM Calls Meeting on Iran War’s Cost‑of‑Living Impact

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will next week convene an emergency meeting of senior ministers and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to discuss plans to help households with ‌the soaring ‌cost of living ‌caused by ⁠the war in ⁠Iran, the Times reported on Saturday. A spokesperson for Starm»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump’s Peace Board Hands Hamas Disarmament Proposal, Sources Say

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has presented Hamas with a written proposal on how it could lay down its weapons, two sources said, a step the Palestinian movement has thus far refused to take as the US president pushes on with his plan for Gaza's future. The proposal, first reported by NPR, was subm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air Arabia issues travel advisory as UAE faces adverse weather

Air Arabia has issued a travel advisory as adverse weather is forecast across the UAE starting today and over the coming days. The airline said operations at Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah airports may be affected, potentially leading to flight delays or schedule changes. Stay updated: Get »»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Socialist Party Launches Internal Reorganization Process Ahead of Local Restructuring

The has launched a nationwide reorganization of its internal structures this Saturday, as part of an assembly held in the coastal city of Durrës.Speaking at the event, Secretary-General announced that internal party elections will take place between March 21 and June 30, following a phased and stru»»»

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Al Manar 1h

The Islamic Resistance: We targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site opposite the border town of Markaba 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 The Islamic Resistance: We targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site opposite the border town of Markaba»»»

Al Manar 1h

Araghchi: No Ceasefire That Repeats Past Scenarios; Hormuz Open to Non-Aggressors

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed that Tehran will not accept any ceasefire formula that merely replicates the scenarios of the past year, insisting that his country will continue to exercise its legitimate right to self-defense “for as long as it takes and as long as necessary.”»»»

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BBC 1h

Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Artic challenge

BBC presenter Louise Minchin has been taken to hospital after contracting frostbite during an Artic adventure challenge. The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles (483km) in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. But little ove»»»

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Sana 2h

From sieges to extortion: Economy used as a pressure tool under deposed regime

Damascus, March 21 (SANA) Economic policies under the deposed regime were used as a primary tool of oppression against opponents, including traders and business owners, through a combination of sieges, supply disruptions and financial pressure. These measures extended beyond standard economic regul»»»

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Sana 2h

Iraq declares force majeure on oil fields as Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit exports

Baghdad, March 21 (SANA) Iraq has declared a state of “force majeure” on oil fields operated by foreign companies, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Military operations in the region have blocked navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, halting most Iraqi crude exp»»»

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TAP 2h

Healthcare: Door2Door professional meetings to be held next April in Abidjan

Tunis, March 21 (TAP) - Door2Door professional meetings on healthcare products will be held next April 23-25 in Abidjan, at the initiative of the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) in collaboration with the Tunisian Embassy in Abidjan. This...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters

Kilpisjärvi, Finland: In a square hole carved out of the thick ice, two divers vanished into the depths of an Arctic lake, leaving nothing but bubbles at the surface. Returning 45 minutes later, Marta Lukasik tapped her fist on the top of her head -- a diver's signal that means "I'm ok." On the fro»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Israel, US Attack Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility, No Leaks Reported

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and the United States attacked the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran on Saturday, with no leaks reported, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said. "The Shahid Ahmad Rouchan [uranium] enrichment facility in Natanz was attacked this morning," the AEOI sai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Authorities Order Remediation After Diesel Contamination Near Pyasachevo

Petroleum products in the soil, significantly exceeding the permissible levels, have been detected at the site of the train derailment near the village of Pyasachevo, Simeonovgrad municipality. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Haskovo has prepared and published on its website a»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Despite labor shortages, nearly quarter of companies in Kyrgyzstan ignore youth - | 24.KG

Around 25 percent of employers in Kyrgyzstan do not use targeted strategies to attract young people, despite a shortage of young professionals, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. According to the ministry, companies in Bishkek and Talas region are more actively engaged w»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

How Iran’s IRGC Rebooted Lebanon’s Hezbollah to Be Ready for War

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after it was mauled by Israel in 2024, plugging gaps with Iranian officers before restructuring the Lebanese group and laying plans for the war it is now waging in support of Tehran, two people familiar with these IRGC activiti»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Drone Attack Against Iraqi Intelligence Services in Baghdad

A drone attack targeted Iraqi intelligence services in an upscale residential neighborhood in central Baghdad on Saturday morning, a senior security official said. "A drone targeted the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in the Mansour district" at around 10:00 am local time (0»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

IMF Says Gulf Buffers, Export Flexibility Can Absorb War Shock

The International Monetary Fund said that the economic impact of the ongoing conflict on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will depend on its duration, scope and intensity, with strong financial buffers and export flexibility expected to limit the fallout. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack noted tha»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills 2 as Ukraine Seeks to Move Forward Peace Talks

A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people, a Ukrainian official said, ahead of expected US-Ukraine talks. Zaporizhzhia regional head Ivan Fedorov said a man and a woman were killed and two children wounded when a Russian drone hit a private house on Saturday morn»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai extends truck permits until further notice

Dubai's Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have extended the truck movement permit, allowing trucks to operate across Dubai roads around the clock until further notice, to support the logistics sector and ensure smooth supply chain operations. Airport Tunn»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tribute to mothers: Sheikh Hamdan renames ‘Housewife’ as ‘Generations Shaper’

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed the Community Development Authority to replace the title “housewife” with “Generations Shaper”, in a symbolic m»»»

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BBC 3h

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on a home in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, local authorities say. Two children, 11 and 15, were also injured in the attack which took place on the eve of new talks between Ukrainian and American negotiators in the US. Negotiations on ending the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Acting Prosecutor General Reaffirms Commitment to European Cooperation

Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov reaffirmed the Bulgarian prosecution service's commitment to active cooperation with its European partners at a forum in The Hague, the prosecution said on Saturday. He did so during bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 20th Consultative Forum of pro»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

LIVE UPDATES: US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on vessels

Doha, Qatar: The US temporarily lifted sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil loaded on vessels as of March 20, in a bid to curb the increase in energy prices resulting from the war in the Middle East. The suspension of sanctions would expire on Apr. 19. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent wro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE issues advisory as Oman braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms

The UAE Embassy in Muscat has advised citizens and travellers to exercise caution as a low-pressure system brings heavy rain, hail, and strong winds across much of Oman. Authorities emphasise the importance of following all official safety instructions. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downlo»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Burhan Rejects Ceasefire Before RSF Surrender as Drone Strike Hits Power Station in Northern Sudan

A drone attack blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck the town of Al-Dabba in northern Sudan, targeting a power station and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Dongola, officials said Friday. The strike cut electricity to the town and left at least three people inj»»»

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Sana 3h

Middle East tensions strain fertilizer supplies, raising global food price risks

Capitals, March 21 (SANA) Disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are expected to deepen a global fertilizer crisis, raising the risk of further increases in food prices, particularly in developing economies. Economists and international institutions have warned that disruptions to fe»»»

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