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China records big rise in bringing patents from universities, research centers to market

BEIJING: Over the past three years, China has seen a significant rise in the industrialisation of invention patents from its universities and research institutions, according to an official from the nation's top intellectual property regulator. Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National I»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Military plane with 121 aboard crashes in Colombia, killing at least 1 and injuring 77

BOGOTA, Colombia: A military transport plane with 121 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, killing at least one person and leaving at least 77 injured, officials said. Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez said on X that the “tragic accident” »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US Federal Communications Commission blacklists all new foreign-made routers

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Monday banned authorisations for all new consumer routers produced in foreign countries, citing "national security" reasons. The FCC noted that the blacklisting does not apply to routers already acquired by consumers, and does not prevent retailers »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Indian PM urges de-escalation, warns of global fallout from West Asia crisis

The Embassy of India in Qatar on Monday released the text of an address delivered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, where he spoke at length on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its far-reaching implications for India and the world. Highlighting that the crisis has persis»»»

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BBC 2h

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

The owner of OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content that is credited with revolutionising the online porn industry, has died at the age of 43. Leonid Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago, had purchased the company in 2018 from its two UK-based founders, OnlyFans said. The»»»

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RT 3h

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer aged 43

Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born billionaire owner of the adult content site OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer, according to multiple media reports. Radvinsky “passed away peacefully” following a prolonged illness, Bloomberg cited an emailed statement from the »»»

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TAP 4h

Tunisia and Germany mark 70 years of ties, deepening multidimensional cooperation (Factbox)

Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Tunisia and Germany have maintained long-standing and diversified bilateral relations, marked by sustained political, economic, and technical cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 7, 1956,...»»»

BBC 4h

Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has lost a key referendum on a constitutional reform which had turned into a vote on her government. The result gives around 54% to the "No" campaign and 46% to the "Yes" vote which Meloni had backed. In a video posted on social media even before all the ballot»»»

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RT 4h

EU ‘at end of queue’ for Russian energy amid global supply shock – Putin envoy

The EU risks becoming the last in line among buyers of Russian energy resources as Moscow expands projects with other countries amid the fuel price shock triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned. In a post on X on Monday, Dmitriev wrote that the EU is “at th»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

PM: We will not go to war for the Ukrainians

During his stop in Hódmezővásárhely as part of his country tour, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the government’s key achievements and priorities, focusing on support for young people, national wealth, and Hungary’s position on the war in Ukraine. Addressing local residents, Prime Minister Orb»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

We will take over and transform Brussels, PM tells Patriots’ Grand Assembly

At the 1st Patriots' Grand Assembly in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined a clear political strategy to reshape the European Union, emphasizing national sovereignty, coordinated action among patriotic forces, and a coming shift in Europe’s balance of power. Opening the event, Prime Mini»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar plans over 188 projects to boost trade, targets $100 billion in foreign investment

Doha: Qatar plans to implement more than 188 projects and initiatives as part of its strategy to develop the trade and investment sector between 2024 and 2030, according to a report by Qatar Television. The initiatives, led by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, form part of the country’s broade»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Airfares to stay up globally as Iran war disrupts flights, drives up fuel costs

Dubai: The war in the Middle East has been pushing up travel costs worldwide, as surging fuel prices and airline disruptions push airfares higher and reduce availability on key international routes. What started as an energy market shock is now feeding directly into airline pricing decisions across»»»

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Sana 4h

Global bond losses exceed $2.5 trillion amid war-driven market pressures

New York, March 23 (SANA) – Global bond markets have recorded losses exceeding $2.5 trillion this month amid the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, marking the sharpest monthly decline in more than three years. According to Bloomberg data cited by Al Jazeera, the total market value of government, corp»»»

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UPI 4h

Owner of OnlyFans Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 - UPI.com

Owner of OnlyFans Leonid Radvinsky has died of cancer at 43. Image courtesy of UPI March 23 (UPI) -- Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, has died of cancer at 43. Radvinsky was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago. He bought OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content, in 2018 from British foun»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump refuses end to DHS shutdown until SAVE Act passes - UPI.com

Travelers wait in long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport Sunday in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the partial gov»»»

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BBC 5h

ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have deployed to major airports across the country, helping to fill the void as thousands of security staff who are going without pay refuse to work. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are increasingly absent, having not receiv»»»

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Gulf News 5h

IndiGo gets former Air India Express CEO to lead strategy after Elbers' exit

Dubai: India’s largest airline, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), has appointed aviation veteran Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer, weeks after its chief executive resigned with immediate effect. The board approved the new appointment on Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

London Summons Envoy Over Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Actions

Britain's foreign ministry on Monday summoned Iran's ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, criticizing what it called Tehran's "reckless and destabilizing actions" in the UK and overseas. "The summons follows the recent charging of two individuals, one Iranian national and one British-Iranian du»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

World Gave Israel ‘License to Torture Palestinians’, Says UN Expert

The world has given Israel "a license to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering". Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran Pledges to its Allies in Lebanon to Include Them in Any Possible Deal to End the War

Widely informed Lebanese sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Iran has “clearly pledged” to leaderships in Beirut to include Lebanon in any possible deal that could end the war between it and the US and Israel. The sources said Lebanese officials learned through non-diplomatic channels that Teh»»»

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BBC 6h

Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing

Slovenia has become the first EU member state to implement fuel rationing to tackle disruptions caused by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its retaliation on their allies in the Gulf - most major players in world energy markets. Many countries have been experiencing steep hikes in fuel prices. In»»»

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RT 6h

Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues

NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members aren’t actually obligated to go bail out a member state that goes around the world punching other countries in the face. Easy mistake to make from the optics of other recent conflicts, though, where the term “defensive” has been doing »»»

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BBC 6h

'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash

Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia airport, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. "We were literally like 100 meters away," says 23-year-old Leo Medina, who was onboard another plane on the tarm»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Aviation sector under full operational control in Qatar: Official 

Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar’s civil aviation sector is under full operational control and is being managed according to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, despite the challeng»»»

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DW 7h

Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out

BusinessReport: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase outArthur SullivanA new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:/»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

‘Point of No Return’ Looming in Middle East War, Warns Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross demanded Monday a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" including harm to nuclear facilities. "What we have seen in recent days in the Middle East risks reaching a point of no r»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Iran’s True Casualty Figures Unknown as Internet Blackout Hampers Monitors

Iran has not updated its official death toll figures for weeks, while human rights groups outside the country are struggling with chronic communication problems, meaning the number of people killed during the war remains largely unknown. The last time Iran's health ministry gave a full update about»»»

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IENE en 7h

Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire

Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-operat»»»

Sana 7h

Arbitration in Syria: a key pillar for improving the investment climate

Damascus, March 23 (SANA) – Arbitration is emerging as a key tool to strengthen Syria’s investment environment, offering faster and more flexible dispute resolution compared to traditional courts, and helping build trust between investors and local institutions. Legal experts say arbitration plays »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Trump Says US Talking with an Iranian Leader as He Extends Deadline for Striking Power Plants

US President Donald Trump said Monday the US was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the country was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five d»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Europe losing control of automotive industry to Chinese importers

Europe’s automotive parts industry is losing ground to Asian competitors, with structural shifts happening faster than European firms can adapt. Since 2018, EU production has fallen by about 15%, while China’s output has surged nearly 40% to over $380 billion annually, more than double Europe’s lev»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Driver’s licences in Poland and EU will have to be replaced if issued before Jan 19, 2013

Lifetime driver’s licenses in Poland will be phased out under new EU-aligned regulations. All licenses will have a maximum validity of 15 years, meaning documents issued before January 2013 must be replaced. The mandatory exchange will take place gradually between 2028 and 2033 and could affect up »»»

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DW 8h

Hungary's Russian oil reliance tests EU ban efforts: report

BusinessHungary's Russian oil reliance tests EU ban efforts: reportArthur SullivanA new report from the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

New Measles Cases Registered in Byala Slatina Municipality - Health Ministry

New cases of measles have been registered in Byala Slatina Municipality in Vratsa Region (Northwest Bulgaria), the Ministry of Health's press centre reported here on Monday. A total of 17 children have currently contracted measles. Since last week, nine cases have been laboratory-confirmed, while c»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai opens applications for Dh1.1billion Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Monday the opening of applications for the third cohort of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible students can apply through the ‘Emirati’ section on the Dubai Now app, with a»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Russia, Vietnam Advance Plans for First Nuclear Power Plant

Russia and Vietnam on Monday signed a cooperation agreement on the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency said on Monday. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was visiting energy-rich Russia as Vietnam seeks to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disrupti»»»

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Naharnet 8h

UN force says HQ struck as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli troops in Naqoura

The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Monday that its headquarters in Naqoura had been hit by a projectile, probably launched by a "non-state actor", after Hezbollah declared it had targeted Israeli forces in the same town. Since Saturday, the coastal town in Lebanon's far south»»»

Al Awsat 8h

High Prices and Weather Affect Egyptians’ Outings During Eid al-Fitr

Ahmed Bahgat, a father in his late twenties, was surprised when taking his family to a movie at Cinema El Tahrir in the Dokki district. He found that evening ticket prices had surged by 20%, reaching 120 EGP ($1 equals 52.3 EGP in banks), forcing him to abruptly increase his budget for the first ni»»»

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DW 8h

Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism

BusinessGlobal issuesAsian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimismMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersMarkets Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe an»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE schools begin Term 3 with distance learning from across the world

Dubai: Hundreds of thousands of students logged on to begin their third academic term on Monday from homes scattered across the UAE and far beyond its borders, as public and private schools following the national and international curricula resumed distance learning following the spring break. The »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is economic terrorism: Sultan Al Jaber

Houston: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said today weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism wi»»»

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BBC 9h

Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details

US President Donald Trump's promise of "good" and "productive" talks with Iran are perhaps his most conciliatory remarks since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, but leave significant unanswered questions. Early on Monday morning - just hours before markets opened - Trump took to Truth Social, p»»»

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BBC 9h

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on

For weeks, the US and Israel have insisted that Iran's military capacity has been severely degraded. US President Donald Trump and his defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly claimed that sustained strikes have crippled Iran's command structure and weakened its ability to respond. By their»»»

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UPI 9h

Supreme Court to decide on deadline for mail-in voting - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether Mississippi's mail-in voting deadline is valid. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday about mail-in voting in Mississippi and whether the state's ballot deadline »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Progressive Bulgaria Launches Election Campaign in Varna

The election campaign of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition was officially launched at the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral Church in Varna, the political formation said in a press release on Monday. The event brought together supporters and representatives of the coalition, who voiced read»»»

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UPI 9h

Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. pressure amid energy crisis - UPI.com

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said Saturday that Washington has imposed a “tightened blockade at extreme levels” and an “energy siege” with humanitarian consequences for the Cuban population. File Photo by Hector Retamal/Pool/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- Cuba's foreign minister has accus»»»

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RT 9h

Why Gulf states refuse to join the Iran war even as missiles hit their cities

Speaking on Sunday at a site in Arad struck by an Iranian missile, where more than a hundred people were injured, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged more countries to join the war effort. “What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped? I»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

UN Force Says HQ Struck in South Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Monday that its headquarters in Naqura had been hit by a projectile, probably launched by a "non-state actor", after Hezbollah declared it had targeted Israeli forces in the same town. Since Saturday, the coastal town in Lebanon's far south on»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Policy Resilience and Transport Lifelines: Saudi Arabia’s Shield Against the Hormuz Crisis

As the world grapples with unprecedented turbulence fueled by the US-Israeli-Iranian confrontation, and as global supply chains reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Saudi economy has emerged as an exceptional model of resilience. This stability is no coincidence; rather, it is the fru»»»

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