Gulf News 4m

Israel renews Beirut strikes as Netanyahu vows hard line on Hezbollah

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm Hezbollah, Israel would do the job "on the ground". "You are playing with fire," Benjamin Netanyahu said to Lebanese authorities during a press conference,»»»

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UPI 11m

Trump may waive 106-year-old maritime law to ease gas prices - UPI.com

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering waivers to the 106-year-old Jones Act, which requires cargo on all shipping vessels to be owned and operated by 75% U.S. citizens, with the vessels registered in the United States, in order to ease rapidly rising gas and fuel prices. Photo by Bonnie »»»

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Gulf News 35m

Oil prices decline slightly as Mideast war enters Day 14 amid Iran's Hormuz threats: Diplomacy to show a way out?

Oil prices experienced slight declines on Friday (March 13, 2026) following extreme volatility that saw crude rates to skyrockets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a key US crude oil benchmark, was a trading at around $95.11 per barrel (down -0.62 or -0.65%) and Brent crude at approximately $100.1 pe»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Hormuz Strait tensions: How navies detect and clear marine mines

With the US racing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise soaring oil prices, a report emerged that Iran has sown an "estimated 10 mines" in the vital chokepoint, where 20% of global oil exports pass through. The Wall Street Journal reported the deployment of marine mines, citing "intelligen»»»

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BBC 1h

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

France is preparing to vote in town council elections, whose results will be closely analysed for trends ahead of next year's presidential votes. A strong showing for Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) would be a boost for the nationalist right - even as she awaits a judicial decision on whether s»»»

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UPI 1h

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill, sends it to the House - UPI.com

The effort is expected to meet some opposition from the House GOP. A housing affordability bill sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., easily passed the Senate on an 89 to 10 vote, but it may face a tough time in the House of Representatives. File Photo by Jemal Count»»»

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BBC 1h

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

When Sinners director Ryan Coogler went to the movies as a child, he would smuggle in some snacks - and get particularly creative with the cinema's drinks machine. "I'm not a big soda person, but when they started to let you mix and match the drinks, I got involved with that," he told Amy Poehler's»»»

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BBC 1h

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'

It has been nearly two weeks since Americans woke to the news that the US had carried out strikes against Iran. Donald Trump has said "we're achieving major strides", but the US president and his administration have offered conflicting statements about what they hope to ultimately achieve. The oper»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Airways adds new destinations, updates its Limited flight schedule

Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected by the current disruption, and to help them reunite »»»

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UPI 2h

Americans cutting back on all expenses to pay for healthcare - UPI.com

More than one-third of Americans make trade-offs on spending money for daily needs in order to afford access to healthcare and medication, a Gallup survey found. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- People in the United States are roiling budgets, skipping meals, stret»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Regional tensions fail to dampen Ramadan spirit in Qatar

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Ramadan has long been one of the most cherished periods of the year in Qatar, defined by spirituality, hospitality, and deep-rooted social traditions. This year, however, the holy month has unfolded against an unusual and tense backdrop. The ongoing regional conflict and the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QA transports 300 tonnes of vital goods to Qatar since beginning of March

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has made the necessary arrangements to ensure the arrival of essential goods to Qatar since the beginning of March, transporting nearly 300 tonnes of vital supplies to the country. The shipments include medicines, baby milk, fresh food such as meat, fish»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

PM, Canadian, Spanish ministers call for regional tension de-escalation

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain Jose Manuel Alvarez. Discussions during»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QA repurposed 30 planes to deliver vital goods

To facilitate this effort, Qatar Airways has repurposed part of its fleet of 30 Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft to ensure the efficient delivery of vital commodities despite the current operational challenges. The airline stressed that the safe and rapid transport of essential goods remains a priorit»»»

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UPI 3h

Retired U.S. Air Force major general missing in New Mexico for 2 weeks - UPI.com

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland has been missing since February 27. File Photo courtesy of the FBI March 12 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in New Mexico said they've been searching for a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force major general who was reported missing last month. Willia»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What crude oil the world produces — why some barrels are more valuable

Dubai: Crude oil is often discussed as a single commodity. In reality, the oil traded in global markets exists in dozens of different grades, each with distinct physical characteristics that determine how easily it can be refined and what fuels it ultimately produces. Sign up for our daily business»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar activates National Waning System ‘only when urgent’, urges public to follow safety instructions: MoI

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that the National Warning System alerts are activated only when urgent, additional precautionary measures are required to safeguard public safety. The Ministry urges everyone to strictly adhere to the instructions provided in these alerts, including rema»»»

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BBC 4h

'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon

The war between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing to escalate, with hundreds of people killed in Lebanon and hundreds of thousands more forced from their homes since the beginning of the month. Much of Israel's air and ground operations have focused on the south of Lebanon. The BBC spent Wednesday»»»

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RT 4h

‘Happy shooting!’ AI chatbots eager to help plan mass violence – report

Eight out of ten leading AI chatbots willingly assisted users in planning violent attacks, including school shootings, religious bombings, and assassinations, according to a joint investigation by CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). Researchers posing as troubled teenagers tested»»»

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BBC 4h

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan

A driver who rammed his vehicle into a large Jewish temple in Michigan on Thursday afternoon is dead, officials say. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard told reporters the suspect drove his vehicle through the doors of Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield and then down a hallway when his veh»»»

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BBC 4h

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

Israel's most senior military lawyer has said all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee from Gaza have been dropped. The alleged incident at Sde Teiman military prison in July 2024, which was partially caught on CCTV, left the detainee needing hospital tre»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Greece's Defence Minister Discusses Middle East Conflict with Bulgarian PM, Defence Minister

Greece's National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias was on a one-day visit to Sofia on Thursday at the invitation of Bulgaria's caretaker Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov. During his visit, Dendias met with members of the cabinet to discuss the military conflict in the Middle East and its potentia»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israeli strikes on Lebanon: Latest developments

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, as it threatened to seize territory in Lebanon if Hezbollah did not stop its attacks. The Israeli military announced "a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure across Beirut", with AFPTV footage showing dark smoke rising into th»»»

BBC 5h

King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

King Charles has "expressed his concern" over the Alberta separatist movement in a meeting with Indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace, according to a delegation of First Nations chiefs that travelled to London. Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations said he and other l»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iran, Hezbollah ‘Parallel Missile War’: Tactic to Confuse Israel or War of Attrition?

The war in the region is showing a striking military shift, with Iran and Hezbollah launching missiles simultaneously toward Israel, signaling a move from sporadic attacks to coordinated fire across two fronts. The step reflects an effort to impose new military equations and generate simultaneous p»»»

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UPI 6h

Active shooter reported at Michigan synagogue; no confirmed injuries - UPI.com

An active shooter was reported at a synagogue in suburban Detroit Thursday. No injuries have been reported yet. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- Law enforcement responded Thursday to a suspected active shooter at a synagogue in a Detroit suburb, the FBI said. FBI Dire»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Plovdiv Residents Protest with Demands for Improved Public Transport

Plovdiv residents protested here on Thursday in front of the municipal building, demanding improvements to public transport. The rally was organized by the Plovdiv – Grad Za Horata [Plovdiv – a city for the people] association. Pavel Nachev, a member of the association's board of directors, told BT»»»

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Sana 6h

TotalEnergies halts production in Qatar, Iraq, and UAE amid intensifying regional war

Paris, March 12 (SANA) French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday that it has suspended, or is preparing to suspend, a significant portion of its production operations in Qatar, Iraq, and several offshore facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The company cited the escalating military»»»

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UPI 6h

U.S. recognition speeds Venezuela democratic transition, says Machado - UPI.com

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says the formal recognition Delcy Rodríguez as interim president of Venezuela is aimed at speeding the country's political transition. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

How Israel Crippled Gaza's Fishing

Fishermen in Gaza say they are facing their toughest conditions since the start of the Israeli war, with Israeli forces preventing them from accessing the sea to earn a living and exposing them to gunfire or arrest, both during periods of truce and even after the ceasefire reached last October. Isr»»»

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BBC 7h

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total of vessels attacked since the start of the war to 18, according to reports by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the maritime intelligence company Vanguard. It comes as Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamene»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Agistri seabed harbors illegal dumping evidence

Volunteer divers have discovered fresh debris – including tires, refrigerators, motors and tanks – on the seabed near Agistri island, raising concerns that illegal dumping continues despite a 2009 closure of the island’s landfill. The Aegean Rebreath organization surveyed three underwater sites aft»»»

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BBC 7h

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds

A Costco customer in the US has taken the retailer to court, demanding that the company use potential tariff refunds to return money to shoppers who paid more due to the levies. In a proposed class action lawsuit, customer Matthew Sockov argues that Costco is in the position to potentially recoup i»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UN: Over 200 Civilians Reported Killed in Sudan Drone Strikes Since March 4

UN rights chief Volker Turk said Thursday he was "appalled" at reports that more than 200 civilians had been killed by drone attacks in Sudan since March 4. "It is deeply troubling that despite multiple reminders, warnings and appeals, parties to the conflict in Sudan continue to use increasingly p»»»

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UPI 7h

Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, to seek re-election - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Clyburn, 85, announced Thursday that he will run for re-election. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced Thursday that he will run for »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message raises questions: Who’s calling the shots?

Dubai: Iran’s new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public message since taking office, but the unusual manner in which it was delivered — and his continued absence from public view — has raised fresh questions about who is truly directing the country’s war strategy. Instea»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Lebanon village wants army protection from Israel and Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Hundreds of people buried their parish priest Father Pierre Rai who was killed by Israeli shelling while inspecting the site of an attack. © Rabih DAHER / AFP After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for »»»

The Peninsula 8h

Qatar Tourism allows hotels, tourism establishments to resume indoor activities

Doha, Qatar: Hotel and tourism establishments have been permitted to resume suspended activities, provided they are conducted indoors and in compliance with safety and security procedures, according to a circular issued by Qatar Tourism to managers and operators. The circular stated that activities»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Aleksic, members of parliamentary friendship group with Egypt meet with Egyptian ambassador

BELGRADE - The head of Serbia's parliamentary friendship group with Egypt Zagorka Aleksic and group members Stasa Stojanovic and Zivota Starcevic met with Egyptian Ambassador to Belgrade Ahmed Salama Soliman on Thursday. The meeting took place in the National Assembly building. "Aleksic recounted t»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar Airways transports nearly 300 tonnes of essential goods to Qatar since beginning of March

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that since the beginning of March it has made the necessary arrangements to ensure the arrival of essential goods to the State of Qatar, with approximately 300 tons of essential goods being transported to the country, including health medicines, baby milk, fresh»»»

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Business-review 8h

BYD launches world’s fastest EV charger and most advanced power battery

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, is ready to break down the final barriers to truly widespread adoption of EVs through its self-developed FLASH Charging, delivering up to 1500kW through a single connector, and the second generation of its iconic Blade Battery. BYD FLASH»»»

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BBC 9h

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

The price of oil rarely makes it into dinner table conversation. But over the last two weeks it has dominated headlines, with huge and unusual rises and falls starting to feel like the new norm. It is currently trading over a third higher than before the conflict began, pushed up by air strikes on »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Prime minister, Canadian FM call for de-escalation

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand. Discussion during the call dealt with the developments of the military escalation in the region and its seriou»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

LIA holds Paris meeting to discuss reinvesting cash reserves in time deposits - previously frozen by Security Council Resolution

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported yesterday that its Chairman and CEO, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, held a meeting on the same day in Paris, with the Libyan Ambassador to France and several officials from the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Treasury. The meeting focused on discussi»»»

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Business-review 9h

Infosan reports 20 million RON turnover for 2025 and targets up to 20% growth in 2026, driven by a new clinic in Bucharest

Infosan, the only private ophthalmopediatric hospital in Romania, recorded a turnover of approximately 20 million RON (approx. €3.9 million) in 2025, generated entirely from medical services. These results reflect a steady increase compared to the previous year, when medical revenues stood at appro»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Canadian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from HE Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its ser»»»

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BBC 9h

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

Walking through the aisles of his grocery store in Brooklyn, New York, Alap Vora points to a box of breakfast cereal. He says he paid roughly $5 (£3.75) to his distributor to get the pack of Honey Bunches of Oats onto the shelf. But his much larger rivals, the big US supermarket chains, can sell th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Prime minister, Spanish FM emphasise need for immediate cessation of all escalatory actions

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE Jose Manuel Alvarez. Discussion during the call focused on the developments o»»»

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Business-review 9h

CICh Năvodari obtains the Integrated Environmental Permit and launches innovative fertilizers for specialty crops

Combinatul de Îngrășăminte Chimice Năvodari (CICh), the only Romanian producer of niche technological fertilizers and professional biostimulants, has obtained the updated Integrated Environmental Permit for its fertilizer and nitrogen-based product manufacturing operations. In this context, the com»»»

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Business-review 9h

AFI Arad obtains LEED Gold certification for all four buildings within the retail park

AFI Romania announces that all four buildings within the AFI Arad retail park – AFI Arad Strip Mall, AFI Arad McDonald’s, AFI Arad Leroy Merlin and AFI Arad Shopping Gallery – have achieved LEED Gold certification. The certification reconfirms the company’s commitment to developing energy-efficient»»»

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