BBC 38m

France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Socialists and allies held on to power France's big four cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille - on a local election night that offered hopes for mainstream parties in next year's presidential elections. The new aspirants of the far-left and far-right also made gains – notably in Nice for an al»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE universities reopen online, some with hybrid class, temporary relocation options

Dubai: While most UAE universities are resuming classes online after spring break today, some higher education institutions with residential campuses have introduced hybrid learning arrangements and temporary relocation provisions, ensuring that students, whether in their hostels or back home, coul»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Eid Al Fitr: Tradition meets modern celebration

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the third day of Eid Al Fitr unfolded across Qatar, the spirit of vibrant celebration, reflecting a seamless blend of deeply rooted traditions and contemporary expressions of joy was witnessed. While the initial days of Eid are often marked by family gatherings and formal »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Filipino entrepreneurs, leaders host podcast to help guide OFWs in Qatar on government assistance amid regional tensions

Filipino community leaders, entrepreneurs launch podcast to guide repatriation efforts in QatarDarlene Regis Amid ongoing regional tensions since February 28, Filipino community leaders and entrepreneurs in Qatar have launched a live podcast aimed at guiding overseas Filipinos on government repatri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Salaam Incorporated hosts Eid programme, promotes unity & sustainable empowerment

Al Salaam Incorporated, a Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered entity that evolved from the community organization Al-Salaam International Association, Inc. (ASIA), successfully concluded its Eid programme titled “Celebrating Values, Building Futures” in Doha. The event br»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Albanian Opposition Leader Sali Berisha Injured by Tear Gas During Protest

Tensions escalated Sunday at a Democratic Party of Albania protest in Tirana, as clashes between demonstrators and police intensified and tear gas was deployed to disperse the crowd. Opposition leader Sali Berisha, who was at the forefront of the march alongside supporters and party lawmakers, suff»»»

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RT 3h

Saudi Arabia has expelled Iranian diplomats following continued strikes on its territory

Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian diplomats, citing Tehran’s strikes on its territory. The move comes after 12 Arab and Muslim countries, including those hosting US bases, denounced the Islamic Republic’s retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment that began on February 28. On Saturday, the»»»

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RT 3h

July finds Elon Musk guilty of misleading investors during Twitter purchase

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been found guilty in California of misleading investors during his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in 2022. The class-action lawsuit, which had been filed shortly before Musk took control of the social media platform that he subsequently re-branded as X, focused o»»»

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BBC 3h

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Israeli military says plans for the expansion of ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved, amid fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing a large-scale ground invasion of the country. Israel has intensified its campaign against Hezbollah, an Iranian-b»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why the world can’t bypass the Strait of Hormuz — even with pipelines and $200b plans

Dubai: As tensions escalate in the Gulf, a familiar question is back: if the Strait of Hormuz is so risky, why not just move oil another way? The scale makes that far harder than it sounds. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Roughly 20 million barrels of oil — about 20% o»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Ignore batteries at your own peril

Batteries are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. They sit at the heart of the global shift toward electrified transport, and more resilient power systems. In a word: a game-changer. At the most basic level, batteries solve a fundamental problem: energy»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Israeli army chief: Battle against Hezbollah has only just begun

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has approved plans for the "next phase" of the war against Hezbollah, saying the battle against the Lebanese Iran-backed group "has only just begun." "Once the battle in Iran ends, Hezbollah will be left alone and isolated. The battle against Hezbollah is a long one, a»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Army Chief: Israel to 'Advance Targeted Ground Operations' in Lebanon

Israel's military will expand its ground operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, its army chief said Sunday, warning that the offensive against the group was still in its early stages. "The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun... This is a prolonged operation," Lie»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Parliament's Resolution Instructing Cabinet to Submit Bill on Bulgaria's Accession to Board of Peace Referred to Constitutional Court - FM

The caretaker Cabinet has referred to the Constitutional Court Parliament’s resolution instructing the government to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said on Nova TV on Sunda»»»

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BBC 5h

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said. US President Donald Trump posted on social media that ICE agents will go to airports on Monday, while Border Czar Tom Homan t»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Third academic term kicks off online across UAE schools

Dubai: The third academic term for the 2025–2026 school year will begin on Monday for students across all levels in public and private schools in UAE following the Ministry of Education curriculum, with classes to be held remotely for two weeks after the spring break. The Ministry of Education has »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience

Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model,»»»

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BBC 6h

Former RTÉ broadcaster Michael Lyster dies aged 71

One of RTÉ Sport's best-known broadcasters Michael Lyster has died. He was 71. Having joined RTÉ in 1979, Lyster was best known for presenting The Sunday Game Live for more than 30 years. He retired from The Sunday Game in 2018 after presenting coverage of the All-Ireland Gaelic football final betw»»»

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TAP 8h

Democratic Current to hold 4th national congress in early April

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) – The Democratic Current (Attayar) party announced in a statement that it will hold its fourth national congress on April 3, 4, and 5, 2026, under the slogan “Tunisia as we want it.”The party said the congress will open in the...»»»

Al Awsat 8h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Alarming Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Treasury's Bessent Says US Has 'Plenty' of Funds for Iran War

The US government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, but is requesting supplemental funding from Congress to ensure the military is well supplied in the future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Bessent, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, also ruled o»»»

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UPI 8h

U.S. Supreme Court to consider mail-in ballot deadline case Monday - UPI.com

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Unsettling Lebanese

Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked

Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff

Washington, United States: Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said. Trump announced the extraordinary mov»»»

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BBC 9h

Guthrie family appeals for help to bring missing mother home

US television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family have appealed to the public to continue to help search for their missing mother, who police believe was abducted seven weeks ago. "We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case," the Guthrie family said in a new sta»»»

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TAP 9h

Middle East War: IACE warns of economic risks for Tunisia, recommends mitigation measures

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) has warned about the risks facing the Tunisian economy due to the war in the Middle East, calling on authorities to implement short- and medium-term mitigation measures to...»»»

Gulf News 9h

Gargash says Iran aggression drives stronger GCC security and partnerships

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said Iran’s brutal aggression against GCC countries carries profound geopolitical implications and reinforces the centrality of the Iranian threat in Gulf strategic thinking. He added that the country’s handling of crises of»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Iran Has Fired 400 Missiles at Israel, 92% Intercepted since Start of War

Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, with around 92 percent of them intercepted. The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people »»»

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UPI 9h

U.S. President Donald Trump vows to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants - UPI.com

President Donald Trump responds to a question from the media as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if it»»»

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TAP 10h

IACE to hold conference on carbon market in Tunisia

Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - A conference titled “Towards a Carbon Market in Tunisia: Challenges, Obstacles, and Conditions for Implementation” will be held on Tuesday at the Maison de l’Entreprise, at the initiative of the Arab Institute of Business...»»»

Gulf News 10h

Abu Dhabi: Drive carefully during unstable weather

Abu Dhabi Police have called on motorists to follow safe driving practices and stay alert on the roads during periods of rainfall and changing weather conditions. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate stressed the need for drivers to focus fully while driving and to follow safety rules, especially wh»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Iran’s Dimona Strike Shatters Myth of ‘Impenetrable’ THAAD, Patriot & Arrow Air Defenses - Analyst

Iran’s huge leap in missile capability allowed it to punch through Israel’s vaunted multi-layered air defense shield, says political science and international relations expert Dr. Simon Tsipis. That explains why several warheads in Iran’s retaliatory strike on Dimona, home to Israel’s nuclear resea»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Iran Shows No Sign of Backing down, Vows Response to Trump’s “Ultimatum”

Iran vowed response on Sunday to US President Donald Trump’s Hormuz threats, warning it will hit energy and desalination infrastructure if Washington targets energy infrastructure in the Islamic Republic. “If Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked, then fuel, energy, information technolo»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Alert level 1 raised over Bulusan volcano in Philippines

Manila: The Philippine authorities on Sunday raised the alert status of Bulusan volcano in Sorsogon province to Alert Level 1, signaling low-level unrest. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the volcano has recorded 475 volcanic earthquakes since March 15. Mo»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Senegal's Idrissa Gueye ready to 'hand back' AFCON medals

Paris, France: Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in extra-time in the January final in Rabat but CAF punishe»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Philippines: ₱2.49 billion fuel subsidies fast-tracked, ₱18.65 billion for infrastructure jobs amid oil price surge

Manila: As fuel prices continue to climb, the Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it had expedited the release of ₱2.49 billion ($41.40 million) to fund fuel subsidies for the transport sector under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Based on government data, the fuel s»»»

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Middle East Observer 12h

Hashtag “Sisi is my leader and proud” leads twitter

Hashtag «Sisi is my leader and proud» lead «Twitter» over the past days, with variable comments expressing the people’s belief and support to the president’s efforts in meeting Egypt’s long rooted challenges on all fronts, with comments praising the strong arm that delivered safety and security to »»»

Naharnet 12h

Iran threatens to 'irreversibly destroy' region's infrastructure if own attacked

Iran's powerful parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened on Sunday to irreversibly destroy vital infrastructure across the region if the United States and Israel attacked its own. "Immediately after power plants and infrastructure in our country are targeted, vital infrastructure as w»»»

Naharnet 12h

Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns

Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles. The two direct hits tore open the fronts of residential buildings and carved craters into the ground. Magen David Adom »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 12h

GERB Re-Elects Borissov for New Four-Year Term

GERB's national assembly unanimously re-elected Boyko Borissov chair of the party and its Executive Commission for a new four-year term on Sunday. There were no other candidates for the post. Borissov won 983 votes in favour, with no votes against or abstentions, at the forum in Sofia. Presenting h»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum intensifies Hormuz battle: Why forcing the strait open is high risk

Dubai: As the war between the United States and Iran enters its fourth week, the Strait of Hormuz has become the conflict’s most critical — and volatile — battlefield. The narrow chokepoint, through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes, is now effectively paralysed. Iran has largely »»»

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Naharnet 12h

Netanyahu's foes in Iran and Lebanon could shape his election prospects

Benjamin Netanyahu must soon decide when to hold Israel’s next elections. With war raging on multiple fronts and no end in sight, Israel’s enemies in Iran and Lebanon may help make that decision for him. The stakes could hardly be higher: A victory will add to his legacy as Israel’s longest-ruling »»»

Naharnet 12h

From Gaza to Lebanon, doctor races against time to treat war-wounded children

During almost three weeks of war in Lebanon, British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has had no respite, telling AFP he has been working "against the clock" to save children wounded in Israeli bombardment. At the American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of the capital's main hospital»»»

BBC 13h

No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says

There is "no assessment to substantiate" Israel's claim that Iran has long-range missiles capable of reaching London, a UK cabinet minister has said. Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC there was "no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK - or even could if they wanted to"»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

6 fuel ships to Australia cancelled or deferred: Energy minister

Canberra, Australia: Six fuel ships bound for Australia next month have been cancelled or deferred, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Sunday. Six ships from Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, which had been expected to arrive next month, were cancelled or deferred, among over 80 ships expected »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Malaysia issues alert over persistent high temperatures

Kuala Lumpur: Persistent high temperatures over the past few days have prompted the Malaysian Meteorological Department to issue warnings on Sunday covering 12 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the country's northern states. The department issued a Level 1 alert warning, particularly fo»»»

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BBC 13h

'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney

A queue stretches down a street in east London. It is for Logma, a newly opened Iranian-Iraqi cafe in Hackney that has gone viral for its sandwiches - which sell out within an hour or two. Many are drawn in by pictures they have seen on Instagram and start queuing around noon at the weekend. Despit»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE gold at Dh541: Buy now, save up to Dh100 per gram - here's how

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai have fallen to around Dh541 per gram for 24K, placing current rates nearly Dh100 below levels seen just weeks ago. 22K gold currently costs Dh501.50 and 21K costs Dh480.75 per gram. Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Modi makes history, becomes longest-serving head of government

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India’s history, surpassing the record of Pawan Kumar Chamling, who served as Sikkim’s chief minister for over 24 years. With 8,931 days in office, combining his tenure as Gujarat Chief Min»»»

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