Al Awsat 7m

Greek PM Announces New Mideast War Fallout Relief Measures

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday announced a raft of additional measures to mitigate the energy cost of the Middle East war. In a televised address, Mitsotakis said the government had earmarked 300 million euros ($346 million) in relief for households and farmers in April and May,»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Over 30 go on trial over Greece worst train disaster

Larissa, Greece: A long-awaited trial opened Monday over Greece's worst train tragedy that killed 57 people in 2023, leaving the entire country in shock. Thirty-six people face charges and over 350 witnesses are due to be heard at the trial that opened in the central city of Larissa, near where a f»»»

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Gulf News 19m

The Tanker War returns: Why Hormuz risks repeating its dangerous past

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump considers deploying naval escorts to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, history is offering a stark warning: Attempts to secure the world’s most critical energy chokepoint have often spiralled into dangerous and unpredictable conflict. The latest tensio»»»

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Gulf News 19m

22 countries join drive to ensure safe Hormuz passage amid Iran naval mine threats: Nato

Washington: At least 22 countries had joined an initiative to ensure safe navigation in the Hormuz Strait, according to head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato). Mark Rutte, Secretary General of Nato military alliance, revealed that 22 nations — including both Nato members and partners»»»

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Sputnik 21m

EU Last in Line for Russian Energy, Special Envoy Dmitriev Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, said on Monday that the European Union is at the end of the queue for energy resources from Russia. "EU at the end of the»»»

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UPI 28m

Senate Republicans advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead DHS - UPI.com

The Senate on Monday is expected to vote on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans have advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin for secretary of the Depar»»»

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Gulf News 28m

7 gear essentials for the UAE’s rainy days, 2026

The UAE rains have arrived, and with them, you can expect soaked shoes, waterlogged laptops, and commutes that turn into obstacle courses. To help you stay one step ahead of the downpour, we’ve rounded up 7 must-have travel and commuting essentials for 2026. We went through top-rated products, glow»»»

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Gulf News 45m

NATO chief backs US strikes, warns on Iran threat

Washington: Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) military alliance, backed US actions against Iran, warning that Tehran is “very close” to developing missile capabilities that could threaten Europe, even as Nato assessed reports of a long-range strike on a »»»

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Novinite 58m

Channelisation vs. Black Market: What Germany’s Gambling Data Reveals About Regulated Digital Markets

Germany’s online gambling market has become one of the most closely observed case studies in digital regulation. Since the introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021), policymakers have attempted to create a controlled ecosystem that balances consumer protection with market viab»»»

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Al Awsat 58m

IEA Head Says Global Economy Faces ‘Major, Major Threat’ from Iran War

The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war. “No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction,” Fatih Birol said at Australia’s National Press Club in Canberra o»»»

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Al Awsat 58m

French Far Right Fails to Win in Major Cities in Boost to Mainstream Rivals

France's far-right National Rally (RN) failed to win control of any major city in Sunday's nationwide municipal election, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election. Marine Le Pen's nationalist euroskeptic party lost out in big target cities »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Gold declines as oil prices stabilize amid Gulf regional tension

Doha, Qatar: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 2025, after logging its worst week in about 43 years. Meanwhile, oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Shipping billionaire sails into war: Meet George Prokopiou, how his ships brave the Hormuz

As missiles light up the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, most shipowners are rerouting fleets and hunkering down. One billionaire magnate defies the chaos — sailing straight into the firestorm. While his critics accuse him of profiteering, George Prokopiou, 79, the unyielding Greek tycoo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Sharaa Receives Kurdish Delegation for Eid, Nowruz: Cultural Diversity Source of Syria’s Strength

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received in Damascus on Saturday a Kurdish delegation on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz. The event was attended by the governors of Aleppo, Raqqa and Hasakeh, as well as a presidential envoy overseeing the implementation of a January 29 agreement with the Ku»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah on high alert as rain response plan kicks in

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has ramped up preparations to tackle anticipated weather conditions, including expected rainfall, activating a comprehensive emergency response plan to ensure swift action across the emirate. The Higher Committee for Rain Emergencies, along with its field teams, h»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Geologists Discover Earth’s Oldest Water Beneath Canadian Mine

Geologists have unearthed the world’s oldest known water, hidden deep beneath the surface of a Canadian mine for around 2.64 billion years. The find, which was detailed in a 2016 study published in Nature, has profound implications not only for understanding the planet’s history but also for the po»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul shares crash over 6 pct on escalating U.S.-Iran conflict - UPI.com

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged more than 6 percent and the won fell to a 17-year low over Middle East concerns. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted over 6 percent Monday, as the Middle East crisis does not show»»»

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UPI 2h

Air Canada jet collides with vehicle on LaGuardia runway; FAA halts traffic - UPI.com

An Air Canada plane was involved in a collision late Sunday at new York City's LaGuardia Airport. Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- An Air Canada regional jet with nearly 80 people onboard collided with an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, prompting federal officials to halt air tr»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria’s Finance Minister: No Price Shock if Fuel Holds at €1.60

Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said that the trajectory of prices across the economy will largely depend on developments in fuel costs, stressing that if they stabilize around €1.60 per liter, a sharp rise in the prices of other goods is unlikely. Speaking in a morning interview on Nova TV, he n»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, March 23: Obama signs Affordable Care Act into law - UPI.com

On March 23, 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. 1 of 5 | U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act surrounded by Marcelas Owens (L) of Seattle, Vice President Joe Biden, Vickie Kennedy (behind the president), House Speak»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hamas Moves to Freeze Leadership Vote amid Regional Turmoil

Hamas is moving toward freezing its leadership election process as the US-Israeli war against Iran reshapes the region’s political and security landscape, senior sources in and outside Gaza said. The Palestinian militant group had been preparing to elect a new head of its political bureau, but mult»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gold Slides to Nearly 4-month Low

Gold prices slipped more than 2% on Monday, hitting a nearly four-month low, as an escalating Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations of higher global interest rates. Spot gold fell 2.7% to $4,366.94 per ounce as of 0432 GMT, extending losses into a ninth straight session. T»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

European Gasoline Heads to Asia as Iran War Sparks Supply Fears

European and US gasoline cargoes are heading to the Asia Pacific after Asian prices surged on tightening supply due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to trade sources and shipping data. The war has disrupted crude and oil product shipments from the Middle East to Asia, causing Asian refine»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Attack on Iraqi Intelligence HQ Ends Opportunities for Dialogue between Govt, Armed Factions

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani slammed on Sunday the attack by a “cowardly” armed faction against an intelligence headquarters in Baghdad. His position effectively puts an end to opportunities to hold dialogue between his government and the factions to stop their attacks on various US»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

UN: Planet Trapped Record Heat in 2025

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency confirmed i»»»

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BBC 3h

The cutthroat battle for the US weight-loss drug market

When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly $350 (£260) monthly cost. Gonzalez switched her mobile phone plan, dropped all but one of her streaming subscriptions, limited her grocery spending and cut out S»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Asian Stocks Tumble as Trump Gives Iran 48-hour Ultimatum

Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices rose after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks. With the conflict now in its fourth week and showing no sign of ending, the head of the International E»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai gold prices crash below Dh490. Buyers rush in

Dubai: Gold shoppers in Dubai are seeing a sudden price break, with 22-karat gold slipping below Dh490 on Monday morning after a steep multi-day decline. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:20 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh526.25, down from Dh541.50 a day earlier,»»»

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DW 4h

What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

Cars and TransportationGermanyWhat's next for Germany's troubled car giants?Thomas KohlmannGerman automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover? https://p.dw.com/p/5AmYIGerman carmakers are still struggling to embrace the fu»»»

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UPI 4h

White House border czar Tom Homan confirms ICE deployment to airports Monday - UPI.com

Travelers wait on long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on 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 ongoing»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Eid demand fuels surge in restaurant bookings

Doha, Qatar: Eateries across Doha are experiencing an overwhelming surge in demand during the extended Eid holidays, with dining venues operating at maximum capacity from afternoon well into late evening hours. Amidst the ongoing regional challenges, the festive period has sparked a citywide appeti»»»

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France24 4h

King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says

Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold Godwinson's forces likely launched a "sophisticated land-sea operation" that ultimately failed to stop the Norman conquest of»»»

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France24 4h

French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille

Voters across France head to the polls Sunday for mayoral runoffs in major cities including Paris and Marseille, with the left fighting to hold key strongholds and the far right seeking gains in a closely watched test ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voters began casting their ballots fo»»»

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France24 4h

Italy’s justice referendum becomes key test for PM Meloni’s leadership

Italy’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary'»»»

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RT 4h

Iran is creating a “safe” oil shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for select nations

Iran has signaled that it is ready to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from certain countries. Media reports and tracker data also suggest that a handful of pre-vetted tankers have already sailed smoothly through the “safe” corridor, with at least one shipping company allegedly»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Germany calls for diplomacy, reaffirms solidarity with Qatar

Doha: Germany has expressed deep concern over the escalating regional crisis, warning of growing threats to stability while reaffirming its strong solidarity with Qatar and commitment to diplomatic solutions. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, German Ambassador to Qatar H E Oliver Owcza »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Video: Thunderstorms, heavy rain sweep Abu Dhabi; authorities issue safety alerts

Dubai: Thunder, lightning and steady rainfall swept across Abu Dhabi on Monday, as unstable weather conditions brought much-needed rain to parts of the emirate. Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to remain cautious on the roads, advising them to adhere to variable speed limits displayed on electronic s»»»

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BNE 4h

Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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BNE 4h

Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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BNE 4h

LONG READ: Coal is back.

Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»

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BNE 4h

LONG READ: Coal is back.

Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»

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BNE 4h

LONG READ: Coal is back.

Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»

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BNE 4h

Cuba warns military is preparing for possible US aggression

Cuba's deputy foreign minister has said the island's armed forces are actively preparing for a potential US military attack, in the starkest public acknowledgment yet of Havana's fears as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against the communist-run government. »»»

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BNE 4h

Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»

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BNE 4h

Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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BNE 4h

Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim

Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»

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BNE 4h

Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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BNE 4h

Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»

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BNE 4h

Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim

Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»

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BNE 4h

Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»

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