Sputnik 32m

Ukrainian Strike on Russia's Bryansk Preplanned to Kill Civilians - Lawmaker

The Ukrainian armed forces' missile attack on Russia's Bryansk Region has been preplanned to kill as many civilians as possible, Dmitry Belik, a lawmaker of the Russian parliament's lower house and a member of the Committee on International Affairs, told Sputnik. "The attack on Bryansk was planned »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

LIVE UPDATES: Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Qatar Armed Forces intercepts new missile attack

Doha, Qatar: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates: ----------------------- 9:33am Doha Time Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormu»»»

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UPI 43m

On This Day, March 11: China's legislature gets rid of presidential term limits - UPI.com

On March 11, 2018, China's legislature nearly unanimously endorsed a change to the Constitution formally removing term limits to enable Xi Jinping to stay on as president for life. 1 of 7 | Chinese President Xi Jinping casts his vote during the third plenary session of the first session of the 13th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Attacks on infrastructure by any party danger for people of region: Al Ansari

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that targeting vital infrastructures—whether it be water desalination facilities, water tanks, food reserves, medicine reserves or medicine production f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

6 Killed in Swiss Bus Blaze after Person Reportedly Sets Themselves on Fire

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves. Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerz»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Two score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Conflict can still be contained, but current trajectory extremely dangerous: Official

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. “We are now at that moment where»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Four score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

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France24 1h

Two men charged with terror after nail bomb thrown at NY anti-Islam protest

Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with the Islamic State (IS) group, according to charging documents.  Two men we»»»

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BBC 1h

Inside the Russian explosives plot that targeted the UK

Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. "What?" he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. "It's what they need, and they're offering re»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraqi Judiciary Signals Action Against Factions Over Embassy Attacks

Pro-Iran factions are facing possible prosecution and conviction by Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, as US strikes continue to target their positions in areas suspected of launching attacks on diplomatic missions and American interests in the Kurdistan region. On Monday evening, an attack targeted »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Police Chief Says Anti-Government Protesters Treated as ‘Enemies’

Iranian protesters will be treated as enemies if they support Tehran's foes, the country's top police officer warned, as the Middle East war sparked fears mass anti-government rallies could reignite. "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely»»»

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France24 1h

Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery?

Some 25 kilometres off Iran’s southern coast lies a tiny island overrun by pipelines, terminals and storage facilities. This is Kharg Island – the beating heart of Iran’s oil exports – and a seemingly perfect target to weaken the Islamic Republic. But despite mounting pressure from Israel, the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar intercepts missile attack: Defense Ministry

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Ministry of Defense said today, March 11, 2026, that it intercepted a missile attack. "The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar," said the Ministry in a post. A National Emergency Alert was »»»

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France24 2h

Landmark trial begins for Turkish opposition leader Imamoglu

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a widespread corruption case which critics say is a politically motivated bid to eliminate his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday with more than 400 othe»»»

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UPI 2h

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch amid U.S.-South Korea drills - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) oversaw the test-fire of strategic cruise missiles from the naval destroyer Choe Hyon, state-run media reported Wednesday. In the photo, Kim watches the launch via video feed with his daughter Kim Ju Ae. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) -- North Korean lea»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon’s Latest Conflict Brings Rare Public Backlash Against Hezbollah as War Flares Again

The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and headed towar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump announces first new US oil refinery in 50 years with Reliance investment

Dubai: President Donald Trump has announced plans for the first new oil refinery to be built in the US in half a century, with financial backing from Reliance Industries, in a move that could reshape domestic fuel processing capacity amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Sign up for »»»

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France24 2h

Kyiv says it hit 'key' Russian military factory in Bryansk strike, Russia says six dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that a "key" military factory in Russia's western city of Bryansk had been targetted and hit in a missile strike. Russia earlier accused Kyiv of a "terrorist" attack in Bryansk that it said killed six civilians and wounded at least 37 peop»»»

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BNE 3h

LATAM BLOG: Iran war fuels Venezuela's oil comeback, but democracy lags behind

Venezuela is set to reap a substantial windfall from the global oil shock triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But the country's new leadership faces a paradox that analysts say could entrench autocracy while delaying any demo»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

US deploys Patriot air defence system at Nato base in Turkey

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

Oil markets whipsaw as Trump mixes threats to Iran with hints conflict is ending

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

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BNE 3h

US deploys Patriot air defence system at Nato base in Turkey

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

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BNE 3h

Erdogan’s jailed top rival Imamoglu gets courtroom standing ovation as he arrives for trial

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

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BNE 3h

Erdogan’s jailed top rival Imamoglu gets courtroom standing ovation as he arrives for trial

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

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BNE 3h

US deploys Patriot air defence system at Nato base in Turkey

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

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BNE 3h

Czechoslovak Group rejects media reports of payments to Slovak defence minister's law firm

Regional defence and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected claims about the existence of a backdoor “money-channel” between financial start up Fingood and the Kallan Legal law firm, majority owned by Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák.  »»»

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BNE 3h

Czechoslovak Group rejects media reports of payments to Slovak defence minister's law firm

Regional defence and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected claims about the existence of a backdoor “money-channel” between financial start up Fingood and the Kallan Legal law firm, majority owned by Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák.  »»»

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BNE 3h

Iran turns to China’s BeiDou satellites to outfox Israeli anti-drone electronic warfare defences

Iran dumped reliance on the US GPS satellite network to guide drones and missiles and switched to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system that is complicating Israel’s air defence operations. Since the 12-day war with I»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Qatar Airways announces limited flights on March 12 and 13: Destinations and schedule revealed

Qatar Airways has announced it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. “Temporary operating corridors allow select flights in the coming days to support passengers affected by regional disruptions,” the airline»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE flight status March 11: Latest schedules, cancellations, and refund options

Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority. Airline update: Limited flights and cance»»»

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RT 5h

EU finalizing deportation bill for illegal migrants

The European Parliament is expected to vote this month on a proposal streamlining the deportation of migrants who are staying in the bloc illegally, including rejected asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and unauthorized entrants. The ‘Return Regulation’ amendment envisions the creation of detention »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Australia grants asylum to 7 Iranian women soccer players

Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai court orders man to repay Dh1.29 million in cryptocurrency fraud case

The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man of Asian nationality to repay Dh1.291 million to another Asian national after fraudulently obtaining digital currency from him. The civil ruling followed a final criminal conviction against the defendant, who had previously been found guilty of us»»»

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Gulf News 5h

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

WASHINGTON: Americans are divided along party lines on US military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls suggest that many Americans are worried the military action is making the U.S. “less safe,” even»»»

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Gulf News 6h

2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia

GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»

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Gulf News 6h

140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

Washington: About 140 US service members have been wounded during the first 10 days of sustained attacks linked to the American military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said, as Senate Democrats demanded public hearings on President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East. Chief Pentagon spokesma»»»

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BBC 6h

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

The special election to replace former Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is projected to be headed to a runoff after none of the candidates secured a majority of the votes on Tuesday night. Republican Clay Fuller, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement, is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harri»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed holds phone calls with global leaders on regional developments

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»

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UPI 8h

Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder - UPI.com

Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»

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