Al Awsat 6m

What Cargo Ships are Passing Hormuz Strait?

Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile) long strait sinc»»»

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France24 14m

Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues

European activists delivered a five tons of medical aid to Cuba on Wednesday as the island nation is suffers the impacts of an ongoing US energy blockade that has exacerbated its economic crisis and caused widespread electricity blackouts. The first shipment of international aid for crisis-hit Cuba»»»

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UPI 15m

Watch: More than 1,050 people form human shamrock in Dublin, Ohio - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Dublin Ohio (@visitdublinohio) March 18 (UPI) -- The city of Dublin, Ohio, unofficially broke a Guinness World Record by arranging more than 1,050 people into the shape of a massive shamrock. The record attempt, organized by creative agency Cornett»»»

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UPI 15m

Oil, natural costs soar amid strikes on Gulf energy infastructure - UPI.com

The South Pars gas field off the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh was among energy infrastructure targeted by in escalating attacks by both sides on Wednesday and Thursday, causing prices of oil and natural gas to jump sharply higher in international markets. Iran shares the giant Persian Gulf gas»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Indonesia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

Indonesia has officially announced that while the crescent moon sighting has not been not confirmed, Saturday, March 21, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr. While some countries this year will celebrate the festive period starting Friday, others may celebrate it on Saturday. It depends really o»»»

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Naharnet 29m

EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send mili»»»

Naharnet 29m

Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field

Iran intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy. The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked draw»»»

Gulf News 42m

Energy attacks threaten global stability, says UAE minister Dr Sultan Al Jaber

Dubai: The UAE has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting operations and could have wider global consequences, as regional tensions continue to escalate. UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, said energy facilities should not be targeted, as cri»»»

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RT 1h

Why Iran now sees Ukraine as a target: from neutrality to open confrontation

Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

West Bank Death Toll Rises to Four after Iran Missile Fire

A pregnant Palestinian woman died on Thursday in the occupied West Bank from shrapnel wounds sustained after an Iranian missile attack, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, the Ramallah-based health ministry said. Asil Samir Masalmeh, 32, who was six months pregnant, died after missil»»»

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BBC 1h

Why gas prices are soaring after Qatar attack

A major gas field in Qatar has been hit by missile attacks, causing "extensive damage", the country's state-run energy firm has said. The Iranian strikes follow reports that Israel hit a petrochemical complex in Iran. The attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field has sent gas prices soaring. Ras Laffa»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Reportedly Arrests 97 People Accused of Working with Israel

Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested 97 people for being "soldiers of Israel", state media reported on Thursday, in the latest round ⁠of a security sweep ⁠that has seen hundreds detained over alleged linked ⁠to Israel and the US since the start of the war. Earlier on Thursday, state media quot»»»

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Gulf News 1h

South Pars strike marks major escalation in Iran war: What it is, why it matters

Dubai: An Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field has pushed the Middle East conflict into dangerous new territory, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional escalation. But what exactly is South Pars, and why is it so critical? World’s largest gas reserveSouth Pars is part of»»»

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BBC 1h

Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»

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RT 1h

Israel’s condoning of settler violence could spell end for last Christian communities in West Bank – NGO chief

Unabated settler violence, along with Israel’s continued settlement policy, could spell doom for the remaining Christian communities in the Holy Land, Jason Jones, founder of the Vulnerable People Project, has told RT’s America First. Israel has allegedly approved the demolition of thousands of hom»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 1h

Eid amid ‘digital debris’: Why responsibility is the real celebration this year

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to welcome the first day of Eid Al Fitr this Friday, March 20, the familiar sense of joy and anticipation is unmistakable. Across the seven emirates, the rhythms of preparation are in full swing: malls are bustling with families seeking new clothes, homes are being scente»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in Qatar, UAE, and attacks on Saudi Arabia

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic, Orban discuss possibilities to overcome energy sector crisis

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

‘Hollywood-Style’ Narrative in Assassination Campaign Against Iranian Leaders

Israeli officials are casting a series of alleged operations against senior Iranian figures as precise, intelligence-driven strikes, while analysts warn the narrative risks overstating their strategic impact and fueling a “false sense of victory.” Among those cited in Israeli accounts are Ali Larij»»»

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BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

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BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

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BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

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BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war

Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

51st National Assembly Challenged GERB-UDF Says GERB-UDF MP Bikov

GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov read a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday on behalf of his coalition, which stated that the 51st National Assembly was a challenge for GERB-UDF. The declaration read: "The outgoing National Assembly was one of the most significant tests for our coalition G»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief

Paris, France: Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. Iran is currently scheduled to play its group matches in the US in this year's tournament. "We will be preparing f»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Storm batters Karachi, kills 19 as winds up to 90 kph lash city

KARACHI: A powerful overnight storm accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds killed at least 19 people in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, and injured several others, as walls and roofs collapsed across multiple areas, according to officials and local media. Heavy rains and strong winds lash»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: March 19

POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Which countries will sight the Shawwal crescent today?

While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Israel war with Iran: UAE business leaders stand united amid regional tensions

Dubai: In the wake of recent regional developments involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, UAE business leaders have expressed steadfast confidence in the nation’s leadership, resilience, and long-term stability, underscoring the theme of “Unity in Strength.” Since February 28, parts of the »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

At Least 17 African Migrants Drown Off Comoros

At least 17 African migrants have drowned off the Indian Ocean island of Comoros, the interior minister said Thursday. Survivors said the group was from the Democratic Republic of Congo and thought they had arrived on the French island of Mayotte, Mohamed Ahamada Assoumani told reporters. "At this »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Kremlin Blasts Ukraine’s Attempted Attacks on Compressor Stations

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's attempts to attack compressor stations that ensure the operation of the TurkStream and Blue Stream are irresponsible actions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "At a time when global energy markets are feeling uncomfortable, to put it mildly, such irrespons»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strikes Killed Four

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli airstrikes killed four people on Thursday, in the latest violence to hit the war-shattered Palestinian territory despite the ceasefire. It came as Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for a limited number of people, for the first time since Israe»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Eid in the UAE: Expats share how they celebrate across cultures

Dubai: In the UAE, where people from cultures across the world come together, Eid is no longer just a religious celebration, it’s a shared social moment. While the festival marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims, its spirit of generosity, food, and togetherness extends far beyond faith. From neighbou»»»

gulfnews.com
RT 3h

Finnish president suggests he’ll back Trump’s Iran war in exchange for Ukraine aid

Despite generic calls for dialogue and restraint, some EU leaders are looking for opportunities to involve themselves in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe. The EU’s position on the war thus far has been one of detachme»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Arab-Islamic bloc condemns Iran strikes on Gulf states as Saudi Arabia signals military option

RIYADH: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting i»»»

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UPI 3h

Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists - UPI.com

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to its lowest level in 17 years amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean currency fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar »»»

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