UPI 11m

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 23m

UAE weather: Temperatures expected to rise as winds and possible rain forecast this week

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather with rising temperatures at the start of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures could reach between 39°C and 41°C in coastal and inland areas, while »»»

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BBC 54m

What Iranians are being told about the war

The first reports appeared on foreign screens, beyond the reach of most Iranians. On 28 February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "signs that the tyrant is no more," suggesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Iranians watching sta»»»

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Gulf News 58m

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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Gulf News 1h

From allies to enemies: 10 key turning points in US–Iran relations since 1953

Dubai: Relations between Washington and Tehran have swung dramatically over the past seven decades, shaped by coups, revolutions, sanctions, nuclear diplomacy and military confrontations. Successive US presidents — from Eisenhower and Nixon to Obama and Trump — have pursued sharply different strate»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE, Saudi leaders call for de-escalation amid rising regional tensions

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their g»»»

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BBC 1h

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 1h

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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Gulf News 1h

Fire reported near Dubai International Airport following drone incident

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai are currently responding to an incident near Dubai International Airport involving a drone strike that caused a fire, according to the Dubai Media Office. Relevant teams have begun taking the necessary measures in line with the highest safety standards.»»»

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UPI 1h

Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Millions of people across the Midwest are under winter weather warnings that promise to drop between one to three feet of snow from South Dakota to the Great Lakes overnight into Monday. File Photo Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo March 15 (UPI) -- Millions of Americans across the Midwest »»»

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Gulf News 1h

GCC chief praises efficiency of Gulf armed forces in countering Iranian attacks

RIYADH: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised Sunday the high level of efficiency and readiness demonstrated by the armed forces of the GCC states, highlighting their professionalism in countering the Iranian attacks that targeted the GCC states and defending their sovereignty and s»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President receives phone call from Iraqi Prime Minister

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stabi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

125 ballistic missiles, 212 drones intercepted by Bahrain air defences since start of Iranian attack

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain announced that the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) intercepted and destroyed 125 ballistic missiles and 212 drones that targeted the Kingdom since the start of the Iranian aggression. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

British entrepreneurs highlight UAE stability during regional tensions

Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines boosts EV adoption with tax breaks, driving privileges under new law

Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»

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UPI 2h

China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com

Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»

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Al Manar 2h

An Israeli airstrike targets the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe An Israeli airstrike targets the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) 16-03-2026 00:08 AM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah fighters target»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar sends urgent relief aid to over 40,000 displaced families in Lebanon

QNA Beirut Qatar Charity on Sunday announced that it has sent urgent relief aid to 40,500 displaced families in Lebanon, following the conditions they are experiencing as a result of military operations and shelling in a number of areas, particularly in southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Bei»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

WCM-Q students receivea glimpse of Qatar’s richbiodiversity on Purple Island

Tribune News Network Doha First-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February explored Qatar’s rich biodiversity during a field trip to the mangrove forest at Jazirat Bin Ghannam, also known as Purple Island. Divided into three groups, the students visited the island»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts

Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Medicine works best when patients anddoctors collaborate: Mayo Clinic experts

Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QIC shareholders approve 11% cash dividend for FY2025

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Extraordinary General Assembly (EGM) meetings on March 12, 2026, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meetings were chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

PM and Egyptian foreign minister discuss regional peace, security

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Doha on Sunday. The meeting addressed the developments on the military escalation in the re»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Zakat Affairs Department ready to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to beneficiaries

QNA Doha The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al-Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and to achieve the aim»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Abu Samra Border Crossing vital to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar, says municipality minister

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, has praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ooredoo launches Eid Device Festival 2026 with iPhone 17 offers and Nojoom rewards

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of the Eid Device Festival 2026, a limited-time seasonal campaign offering special pricing on a wide range of smartphones and smart devices. Running for two weeks starting March 11, t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QRCS improves access to foodfor vulnerable Syrian families

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its relentless efforts to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Syria, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to improve access to food for the most vulnerable Syrian families, amidst the ongoing food insecurit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Khulaifi, China’s envoy on Middle East issue call for de-escalation

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call from Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun on Sunday. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military esca»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Airways updates limited flight schedule to and from Doha until March 28

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced in an update that it will operate a revised limited number of flights from March 18 to March 28, 2026. "With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our ut»»»

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Gulf News 4h

NCM: Unstable weather with light rain across parts of UAE until March 20

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»

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Sana 4h

IEA to release strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets

Paris, March 15 (SANA) – The International Energy Agency announced Sunday that member states will begin releasing oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to curb rising global crude prices. According to a statement cited by AFP, member countries in Asia and Oceania will immediately start sup»»»

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Gulf News 4h

In phone call with UAE President, King of Spain condemns Iranian attacks against the UAE and other countries in the region

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and several countries in the region. His Majesty also affirmed Spai»»»

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Gulf News 4h

British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the town of Addaisseh on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a»»»

Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers at the Ajl Hill site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with »»»

BBC 4h

Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

A brother of the man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue on Thursday had been a Hezbollah commander who was killed in an air strike last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says. Police say Ayman Muhammad Ghazali died after driving a car full of explosives into the Temple Israel synagogue. »»»

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BBC 4h

Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

If the Oscars gave out an award for best dressed, it would be the most hotly contested prize of the night. Hollywood's biggest stars are turning on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. They include Clueless star Alicia Silverstone (above), who »»»

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Gulf News 4h

NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats

Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla

Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»

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RT 5h

I’m worried about Tucker Carlson’s safety – John Kiriakou

The life and freedom of US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower and host of the RT program Deep State John Kiriakou has said. Carlson claimed on Saturday that the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him to the US Justice Department. “What’s that crime? Well, talk»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

All Voting Machines Will Be Fully Operational by April 19, Says Election Chief

All 9,354 voting machines to be used in the country and about 150 to be used abroad in the April 19 Bulgarian snap elections will be in working order, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday evening. No machines for which there is rea»»»

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UPI 5h

Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com

Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah fighters targeted for the second time on Sunday a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers east of the Khiam detention center with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called on the EU to negotiate directly with Moscow, arguing that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with the Belgian newspaper L’Echo published on Saturday, De Wever argued that the bloc had failed to force Mosc»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 rescheduled

Doha: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year President of the Qatar Motor and Moto»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open

Miami: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury, organizers said Sunday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells this week, but the six-time Miami champion opted out of the second leg of the "Sunshine Double" -- where he fell to »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Joint statement by extraordinary meeting of GCC-UK Foreign Ministers

The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) held an extraordinary meeting on to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and the blatant aggression by Iran and its regional proxies against the GCC countries and Jordan. The GCC side was headed by Dr. Abdu»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a missile salvo: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine for the second time with a mis»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Cabinet to Refer Board of Peace Ratification to Constitutional Court on Monday

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»

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