Al Awsat 4m

Iran Inflation Rate Rises to 50.6 Percent

Iran's annual inflation rate rose to 50.6 percent by mid-March, up three percentage points from the previous month, the country's official statistics center said on Sunday. "The inflation rate for the twelve months ending in Esfand (from February 20 to March 20) reached 50.6 percent," the center sa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6m

A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning

DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6m

Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez-Acha. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, parti»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Arab League Council at ministerial level approves nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy as Secretary-General

Cairo: The Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, during its 165th ordinary session held today via videoconferencing, unanimously approved the nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy, the Arab Republic of Egypt's candidate, for the position of Secretary-General of the League to»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Prime Minister receives phone call from Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez Acha. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation»»»

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UPI 11m

Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»

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Naharnet 18m

American University of Beirut moves to online learning after Iran threats

The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target U.S. universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the re»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Caretaker PM Gurov: These Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History

Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 31m

Netanyahu asks army to 'further expand' buffer zone in Lebanon

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had ordered the military to “further expand” a security zone in Lebanon as Israel continues its campaign in the neighboring country. “In Lebanon, I have just ordered the military to further expand the existing security zone,” Netanya»»»

Daily News Egypt 31m

Regional tensions redirect capital, strengthening Egypt’s real estate appeal

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts across the Middle East are reshaping regional investment flows, with capital increasingly shifting toward markets perceived as more stable and resilient. In this evolving landscape, Egypt’s real estate sector is gaining traction as a relative safe haven, »»»

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Gulf News 34m

Air India, Air India Express to operate 20 GCC flights on March 30

Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the GCC region on March 30, 2026. The schedule includes 10 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, which are subject to slot availability and other prevailing conditions at the departure ai»»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Beirut Rescuers Risk Their Lives to Save Animals

Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals Lebanon uses two-w»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 52m

Iran warns against U.S. ground troops; targets Israeli industrial site - UPI.com

Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 12, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 29 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning Saturday against a possible ground troop invasion»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Swiss Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors, Survey Finds

The ‌vast majority of Swiss want stronger protection for children and teenagers on social media, according to a survey published on Sunday, as governments and courts worldwide intensify scrutiny of Big Tech over its impact on young users. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's G»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

‘JD or Marco?’: Iran War Raises 2028 Stakes as Trump Weighs Vance vs. Rubio

As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Arab Foreign Ministers Name Nabil Fahmy as Arab League Chief

Nabil Fahmy, then Egypt's Foreign Minister, speaks during the opening session of the Syrian Donors Conference at Bayan Palace Liberation Hall in Kuwait City January 15, 2014. (Reuters) Arab ‌foreign ministers agreed unanimously on Sunday to nominate Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary-genera»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

France Condemns Houthis for Entering Middle East War

France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Netherlands’ Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalatio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Registration and transfer schedules for public school for 2026-2027 opens: Education Ministry

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the commencement of student registration and transfer procedures for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, part of a broader effort to streamline administrative services and ensure school readiness. According to Wa»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Extreme Weather in Afghanistan Leaves 17 People Dead, Authorities Say

Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could increa»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

American University of Beirut Moves to Online Learning After Iran Threats

The American University of Beirut on Sunday said it would operate remotely over the next two days, following the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' threat to target US universities in the region. "Like many of you, we learned early this morning of threats issued against American universities in the regi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Accuses US of Ground Assault Plans as Pakistan Hosts Regional Talks

Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as the Trump administration sought talks and as regional powers met in Pakistan to try to end the conflict. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt met »»»

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RT 1h

Trump threatens Cuba is ‘next’ after Iran and Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has said Cuba will be next while touting the “success” of his military operations in Iran and Venezuela, as Washington continues to strangle Havana with an oil blockade. The threat comes despite Havana agreeing to talks with Washington in a bid to “find solutions through d»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Police Prevent Catholic Leaders from Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem Church

The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said Sunday. Jerusalem's major holy sites are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, includ»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Pakistan Hosts Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye on Sunday held talks about trying to end the war in the Middle East, as Islamabad acts as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim nations lasted several hours in the Pakistani capital, Is»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Alaraby TV's bureau in Tehran incur significant damage due to missile strike

DOHA: Alaraby TV said its bureau in the Iranian capital, Tehran, has incurred significant damage due to a missile strike that had targeted the building housing the office. In a press statement, it said the attack took place at 8.45amlocal time on Sunday, March 29. It hit two floors in the building:»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran 30 Days into Internet Blackout, Isolating Millions Amid War

Iran's nationwide internet blackout was on its 30th consecutive day Sunday, leaving millions cut off from information and communication since the war with the United States and Israel erupted. "Iran's internet blackout has now entered day 30 as the nationwide censorship measure continues into its f»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Earth Hour at Athens International Airport

Athens International Airport briefly shut down its western runway Saturday and reduced lighting across its facilities from 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. local time, joining WWF’s global Earth Hour initiative. The airport darkened runway 03L/21R, employee parking areas, and selected infrastructure zones for the»»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Erdogan told: For Turkey’s sake at a time of great peril, ease up on your authoritarianism

Voices arguing that Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan should ease up on his authoritarianism in the interests of strengthening the home front at a time of great danger in the Middle East are growing louder. Commentators are ur»»»

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BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Dubai underwater following torrential rains

Dubai was underwater after torrential rain overwhelmed the sewage system and left roads under water and street level shops swimming in water on March 28. »»»

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BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»

BNE 1h

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities, according to open-source analysis. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Pashtun leaders express support for Iran at Pakistan meeting

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. The pledge comes a day after Yemen’s Houthis declare»»»