Gulf News 3m

V Perfumes successfully celebrated nationwide Hind Name Day

Dubai: V Perfumes is proud to conclude a successful Name Day celebration dedicated to the name Hind. On March 22nd, 2026, V Perfumes invited every person named Hind to visit any of its stores across the UAE to receive a complimentary gift of the Hind perfume. The campaign was a success with many in»»»

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Gulf News 3m

Instagram parent Meta fined $375 million: A major moment for online child protection

Dubai: A jury in New Mexico, United States, has ordered Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp parent, Meta to pay $375 million, roughly Dh1.38 billion based on current exchange rates. in civil penalties after finding the company misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangered children. It»»»

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MIA 3m

Slaveski: Central banks remain firmly committed to price stability amid complex environment

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) – Central banks have successfully managed exceptionally difficult circumstances over the past five years. We are now in the final phase of reducing inflation and have created substantial policy space to address future shocks. Yet, with stability still out of reach, conti»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Weather forecast: Will UAE rain and thunder in March 2026 come close to April 2024?

Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Motorist rescued after car swept by flash floods in Fujairah

Fujairah: Fujairah Police General Command rescued a motorist after his vehicle was nearly swept away by flash floods in a wadi in Al Halat area in Dibba Al Fujairah. The driver had attempted to cross the valley when rising water levels, triggered by heavy rain, turned it into a fast-moving stream. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

Social events can be held in open spaces: Interior ministry

DOHA: In line with its commitment to public safety and based on the continuous assessment of the situation by relevant authorities, the Ministry of Interior announced that social events may be held in open spaces starting Wednesday, March 25. In a statement on X, the ministry emphasized following a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7m

Younger Generation's Mission Is to Solidify Cyrillic Script as Bulgarian Alphabet - BAS President

The mission of the younger generation of researchers and patriots is to solidify the Cyrillic script as the Bulgarian alphabet, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Evelina Slavcheva said at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled “Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age.” The»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7m

Bulgaria's National Library Preserves Literary Heritage of our Ancestors' Sacred Language, Library's Head Says

Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library Director Kalina Ivanova said that the National Library of Bulgaria preserves the literary heritage of the sacred language of our ancestors. She was speaking at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Ag»»»

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Al Awsat 10m

Oil Falls More Than 5% and World Shares Gain Over Possible de-escalation of Iran War

Oil prices fell more than 5% and world shares gained on Wednesday over the possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. US futures were up 0.9%. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 rose 1% to 10,072.60. France's CAC 40 was up 1.4% to »»»

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24 News Agency 10m

Modern wastewater treatment plant in Karakol to be opened in August - | 24.KG

A modern wastewater treatment plant is scheduled to be opened in Karakol in August 2026, the press service of the regional center reported. According to the press service, the plant’s first phase capacity will be 12,000 cubic meters per day. This is sufficient to serve approximately 75,000 resident»»»

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24 News Agency 10m

Number of intermediaries and fake agencies offering jobs abroad grows - | 24.KG

The number of intermediaries and pseudo-agencies offering citizens of Kyrgyzstan easy employment abroad with high salaries is on the rise. Ulan Nogoibaev, head of the Secretariat of the Council on Migration and Countering Human Trafficking, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, illegal or semi-»»»

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24 News Agency 10m

House demolition in Osh: Authorities refuse to pay compensation - | 24.KG

In Osh, residents whose homes and commercial properties were demolished during street widening projects will not receive monetary compensation. The City Hall reported. The municipality previously offered relocation to Ene-Sai housing complex with the provision of houses and land plots. Some familie»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Air charter flights step in to secure UAE food supply amid route disruption

Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Most Bulgarians View Middle East Conflict as Real Threat to Country, but Feel Less Personally at Risk, Survey Finds

The majority of Bulgarians see a real threat to their country from the Middle East conflict, but they do not seem to feel personal danger, according to a survey by the Myara polling agency published on Wednesday. The data comes from an independent survey from the regular research programme of the p»»»

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Business-review 20m

Gold prices are falling despite its traditional role as a safe-haven asset

According to Victor Dima, Treasury Manager at Tavex Romania, the decline is less about the conflict itself and more about its impact on key global resources and the resulting need for liquidity. “The Middle East plays a critical role in global trade,” Dima explained. “Through the Strait of Hormuz a»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Yanbu Port Secures 4 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day for Global Markets

Yanbu Port on the Red Sea has emerged as a vital hub for international trade, stepping in to stabilize global energy and commodity supplies amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict and ongoing military tensions. In a move underscoring Saudi Arabia’s infrastructur»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Rosatom Says Situation at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Unfolding Under Worst-Case Scenario

The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to develop along a worst-case scenario, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, said on Wednesday. The International Atomic ‌Energy Agency ‌on Tuesday said ‌it had ⁠been informed by ⁠Iran that a projecti»»»

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Business-review 29m

Enikő Péter, Uniprest Instal: Installation sector is increasingly shaped by the interaction between construction, energy and technology

Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»

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UPI 30m

Reports: Pentagon to send paratroopers to the Middle East - UPI.com

U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrive at Ali Al..Salem Air Base, Kuwait, in January 2020. It was reported Tuesday that the Pentagon was to send a contingent of paratroopers from the division to the Middle East. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez/U.S. Air Force/UPI Marc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

Prime Minister Demands Full Report on Road Agency Spending

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Wednesday he expects a detailed report on an inspection at the Road Infrastructure Agency and clarity on how the funds for road repairs and maintenance have been spent. He broke the news at the start of the cabinet's weekly meeting. Gurov asked how fund»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Norovirus hits primary school in China's Shanxi

Taiyuan, China: Mass vomiting and diarrhea cases were reported at Yucai Primary School in Xiaodian District of Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, on Wednesday morning, with initial tests confirming norovirus infection, according to local education authorities. An official from the d»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Trump’s backyard flips: Democrat wins Mar-a-Lago district

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he ur»»»

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Gulf News 33m

How dialogue can end global conflicts: Pope’s call for ceasefire

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for ceasefire and has urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, amid escalating violence in several parts of the world. In a statement, the Pope has stressed the need to shift away from armed confrontation and towards negotiations. “I wish to renew t»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Exotic Pet Trade Thrives in China Despite Welfare Concerns

Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr: A Man with Strong Connections at the Heart of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr was not an unfamiliar figure when he was appointed on Tuesday as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. One week after the killing of Ali Larijani, and amid a war that has thinned the ranks of Iran’s top leadership, authorities turned to a man shaped within o»»»

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RT 34m

Hungary to halt gas deliveries to Ukraine – Orban

Hungary will gradually halt natural gas deliveries to Ukraine until Kiev restores the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced. In a video posted to his Facebook page on Wednesday, Orban said that Ukraine has been blocking the operation of the Sovi»»»

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24 News Agency 34m

EU may lift aviation restrictions on Kyrgyzstan in May - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Peter Sorensen, Chairman of the EU Aviation Safety Committee. The main topic of discussion was the possible removal of Kyrgyz airlines from the EU’s aviation blacklist. The meeting was also attended by Rémi Duflot, the E»»»

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BNE 36m

Ukraine threatened by potential EU sovereign bond crisis

Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»

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Business-review 42m

Le Manoir: Turning gastronomy into experience

For over two decades, Le Manoir has built its reputation around a simple idea: that gastronomy is not just about food, but about experience, culture, and the way people connect. This vision was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Le Manoir received the Excellence in Gastronomy awar»»»

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Gulf News 43m

‘We will bounce back as Dubai taught me resilience’: Local jewelry designer to Bollywood stars on tough times and hope

Dubai: “I honestly wake up every day thinking, it’s going to be okay,” says Eisha Kalinani, the founder of a homegrown Dubai jewelry brand. “There’s no panic. Never once did I call my parents or even my brother wondering if we’d have food to eat. We just know we’d bounce back.” It’s that quiet opti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Justice Minister Seeks Court of Justice of EU Ruling on Acting Prosecutor General’s Term Compliance with EU Law

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has made an express request that the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) refer the issue of the acting prosecutor general's term of office to the Court of Justice of the European Union through a preliminary ruling on its compliance with European Union law, »»»

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The Peninsula 46m

PHCC receives over 27,000 patients during Eid Al-Fitr holidays

1,728 virtual medical consultations, both video and telephone, were provided Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that a total of 27,841 patients, including both citizens and residents, were received across its 21 operational health centers during the Eid Al-Fitr ho»»»

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Sputnik 48m

Hungary Stops Gas Supplies to Ukraine Until Druzhba Oil Transit Resumes - PM Orban

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary is stopping gas supplies to Ukraine until oil transit from Russia via Druzhba is resumed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. "In order to break the oil blockade and ensure Hungary's energy supply, new measures are needed now. Therefore, we will gradu»»»

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Kathimerini 59m

Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade

A military parade is currently underway in central Athens as part of nationwide events marking the March 25, 1821 anniversary, the start of Greece’s War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from the Lycabettus Hill battery and the performance of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Cyrillic Script Is Key to Bulgaria’s Identity and Survival, Says Caretaker Culture Minister Todorov

Addressing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled “Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age”, caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov said that without the Cyrillic alphabet and the collective memory it preserves, Bulgaria would not exist today. The forum opened on Wednesday at the National P»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir reconstitutes Board of Directors of Qatar Investment Authority

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani today issued Amiri Decree No. 14 of 2026 to reconstitute the Board of Directors of the Qatar Investment Authority. The decision stipulated that the Board of Directors of the Qatar Investment Authority be reconstituted with, HE Sheikh Bandar b»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar allows outdoor social events to resume starting March 25 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that social events, including weddings and funeral gatherings, may be held in outdoor spaces, effective from Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This announcement comes in the interest of public safety and is based on the continuous assessment of the situation»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir appoints ambassador to Peru

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Amiri Decree No. 15 of 2026, appointing Abdullah Jassim Mohammed Al Ziyara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Peru. The decisions are effective starting from their»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran to Negotiate With US Only When 'It Is Our Will' - Military Spokesman

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will enter negotiations with the United States only when Tehran expresses its "will" and Washington has completely abandoned "thoughts of action against the Iranian people," Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Iranian military's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headq»»»

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Sputnik 1h

NATO Denies Involvement in Iran Conflict, Monitors for Allies' Security - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO is not participating in the conflict over Iran but is closely monitoring developments to safeguard its allies' security, media reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed alliance representative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte remains in regular contact with leaders of membe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Middle East Conflict Could Lead to 1970s Energy Crisis 2.0

In October 1973, a crisis unfolded when Arab countries halted oil supplies to nations supporting Israel during its conflict with Syria and Egypt. The current conflict looks to surpass this market disruption. "But the market, without even realizing it... has been intuitively expecting such a scenari»»»

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Al Manar 1h

IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit 25-03-2026 11:04 AM A missile exhibited beneath Iranian fl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Over 60,000 Bulgarians in 68 Countries Have Applied to Vote Abroad in April Elections

Over 60,000 Bulgarian nationals in 68 countries have applied to vote abroad in the April 19 parliamentary elections, according to data published on the Central Election Commission (CEC) website. The deadline for submitting applications for voting abroad expired on Tuesday. A total of 60,897 applica»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria Is Where People Write in Cyrillic, Speak Bulgarian, Says Caretaker Education Minister Ignatov

Caretaker Education Minister Prof. Dr. Sergey Ignatov said that Bulgaria is where people write in Cyrillic and speak Bulgarian. He was speaking at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", which is organized by President Iliana Iotova in t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why the Philippines declared a national energy emergency

Dubai: The Philippines has declared a state of national energy emergency, highlighting growing risks to global oil supply as the conflict between US, Israel, and Iran have heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UK Police Arrest 2 Men over Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances

British police said they arrested two men in connection with the suspected antisemitic arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London earlier this week. Police said on Wednesday the men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested at addresses in north west London and central ⁠London respective»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russian Attacks Knock Out Power for Thousands in Ukraine’s North

Russian attacks damaged two energy facilities in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, leaving close to 212,000 consumers without power, a regional electricity distribution company said on Wednesday. Chernihivoblenergo said nearly 150,000 consumers in the city of Chernihiv and the surrounding distri»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Strike on Western Iraq Kills Seven Security Personnel

A strike on a base in western Iraq killed seven security personnel, the defense ministry said Wednesday, a day after an attack on the same base targeted the Popular Mobilization Forces. "This resulted in the death of seven of our heroic fighters and the injury of 13 others," the ministry said of th»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Foreign Minister discusses investment, cooperation with British Ambassador - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with British Ambassador Nicholas Bowler. The two sides discussed the results of the Kyrgyz Foreign Minister’s February visit to London and agreed to intensify the implementation of the agreements reached. According to the Foreign Ministry, Kulubae»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Tunnel work begins on Barskoon — Bedel road - | 24.KG

Construction of Barskoon — Bedel road in Kyrgyzstan continues. Survey work for the project has been completed, and the design is in the final stages. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, approvals are currently being sought from government agencies. The contractor has delivere»»»

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