UPI 2m

N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force - UPI.com

North Korea on Saturday staged another of its show-of-force ballistic missile launches -- pictured is one launch during a test in December -- that sent 10 missiles off its west coast, which traveled more than 200 miles and landed just outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan»»»

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BBC 23m

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause "even greater destruction" in his country. He said Ukraine needed air-defence systems regardless of what was happening elsewhere. The US-Israeli war with Iran has led to many air-d»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Qatar Airways updates flight destinations for March 15 until 18

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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Gulf News 25m

Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war

Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Qatar Tribune 44m

QC set to launch ‘27th Night Challenge’ today

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) will launch the ‘27th Night Challenge’ on Sunday evening under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event on YouTube dedicated to life-saving medical i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 44m

QRCS fundraising drive makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives

Tribune News Network Doha Apart from the Ramadan iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters or crises wo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 44m

QF’s Awsaj Academy students continue learning from home

Tribune News Network Doha As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of s»»»

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France24 51m

Spotlight - Propaganda in 21st-century wars: WITNESS associate director Mahsa Alimardani speaks to France 24

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Mahsa Alimardani, associate director at WITNESS, about the challenges the militaries, but also the societies as wholes, face in a time of AI-generated content and misinformation spreading through social media.  Produced by Maya Yataghene, Alessandro Xenos and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

Security situation is stable: Minister

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

HMC assures steady medicine supply with strategic stockpile

QNA Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has affirmed that it is committed to constantly securing patients’ needs for medicines through a sustainable strategic stockpile. Executive Director of Pharmacy at HMC Dr Ameena Jesaimani said the corporation is keen to ensure that all patients have uninterr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

Philippines, Qatar step up support for Filipinos as regional tensions rise

Darlene Regis As tensions in the region continue following Iranian strikes affecting parts of the Gulf since February 28, the governments of the Philippines and Qatar have taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the Filipino community in Qatar. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar announced o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

MoPH issues autism support guide to help families cope

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instruction»»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

Judicial work to continue remotely with full efficiency: SJC confirms

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»

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Naharnet 1h

France reportedly proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

Naharnet 1h

UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respon»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Efforts to put out fire at UAE’s Fujairah after drone interception ongoing, one injured

The Fujairah Media Office says efforts are ongoing to put out a fire at the port of Fujairah caused by fallen debris following the interception of a drone. It also said that a Jordanian citizen had been lightly injured in the incident. The port of Fujairah is situated just outside the Strait of Hor»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

The cost of war and lost chance for development

Wars often show a clear economic contradiction. Huge amounts of money are spent on military operations, while many basic development needs in the world remain underfunded. The current conflict is a clear example. The cost of direct military operations is estimated at about two billion dollars every»»»

Jordan Times 2h

How is the Mideast war impacting Iraq's oil industry?

BAGHDAD — Iraq's economy depends almost entirely on its crude oil sales, now seriously threatened by the Middle East war with Iran choking the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Oil exports and production have nearly come to a standstill with the waterway all but shut by Iran's attacks and threats against sh»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE banking services not interrupted after evacuations, branch closures, confirms Citibank

Dubai: Citibank said its operations in the UAE continue without interruption after the bank evacuated several buildings and temporarily closed some branches as a safety precaution. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement to Gulf News on Saturday, the bank said t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Drones hit Kuwait International Airport; no casualties reported

Authorities in Kuwait say drones struck facilities at Kuwait International Airport, damaging part of the airport’s radar system. No passengers or airport staff were injured in the incident, according to Al Jazeera. “Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several drones that struck the airport»»»

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Sana 2h

War’s Economic Shock Spreads to Global Energy Markets and Shipping

Capitals, March 14 (SANA) – The economic fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war is increasingly spilling into global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions, shipping security, and rising fuel prices worldwide. The conflict, now entering its third week, has placed t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi observatory captures rare Jellyfish Nebula image

Abu Dhabi: Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, has successfully captured an image of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a vast cloud of cosmic gas and dust. The nebula takes its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles a jellyfish. It lies within the constellatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Former President Radev on Board of Peace: Bulgaria Should Support Conflict Resolution Initiatives but Based on International Law

Approached by journalists here on Saturday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that Bulgaria must support all initiatives aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, but this must be based on a clear analysis of the country's responsibilities and commitments, and above all on internatio»»»

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France24 3h

Spotlight - Literature in time of crisis: world-renowned writer Azar Nafisi speaks to France 24

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Azar Nafisi, Iranian-American writer, whose best-selling book "Reading Lolita in Tehran" remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over one hundred weeks. They discuss the role of literature and its subversive power in a time of war. Produced by »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Blaze at petroleum storage site in Sharjah brought under control

Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence teams have brought under control a fire that broke out on Saturday evening at a commercial facility containing petroleum storage tanks in the Sajaa Industrial Area, authorities said. The Emirate’s Civil Defence said the incident was caused by a leak in one of the tank»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Report: Meeting held in Baabda to discuss direct negotiations with Israel

President Joseph Aoun has presided over a meeting in Baabda with the Lebanese delegation headed by Simon Karam that will possibly conduct direct, U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel, a diplomatic source told the Lebanese news portal East News. This comes after Beirut was informed of U.S. approva»»»

Al Awsat 3h

US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Iraq

US citizens should leave Iraq immediately, the US embassy in Baghdad said in an updated security alert ⁠on Saturday, following ⁠an overnight missile attack on the ⁠embassy's building. "US citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the ⁠significant ⁠threat »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

International Conference on Institutional, Clinical Solutions One Year after Kocani Fire Held in Skopje

An international conference on the institutional and clinical aspects and solutions a year after the Kocani nightclub fire was held in Skopje on Saturday. Participating were high-ranking government officials, international experts, and medical professionals from North Macedonia and other European c»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE warns public against filming security incidents and spreading rumours

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Media Authority has urged the public not to film security incidents or share unverified information online, warning that such actions could pose risks to public safety and community security. In a statement published on social media, the authority said community safety»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Will there be a Eid al-Fitr truce in Lebanon?

President Joseph Aoun has proposed a four-pronged initiative that would begin with a truce leading to direct negotiations, either in Cyprus or Paris, under American auspices, Lebanese journalist Salem Zahran said Saturday in a post on X. According to Zahran, the initiative is being seriously consid»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Armed Forces intercept 4 ballistic missiles, drones from Iran: MoD

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Saturday, to an attack involving (4) ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted all the drones and »»»

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Naharnet 3h

France proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

Sputnik 3h

US Could Seek to Stake Claim in Gulf Oil Trade With Kharg Island Attack – Iran Affairs Expert

Given the fact that Iran’s Kharg Island is a vital part of oil trade in the region, any attack upon it could be regarded as an attempt to seize control over a strategic spot in the Persian Gulf, Vladimir Yurtaev, member of the European Society of Experts on Iran Affairs, tells Sputnik. While the ex»»»

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BBC 4h

German philosopher and social critic Habermas dies at 96

Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers and public intellectuals in post-war Germany, has died aged 96. Habermas, who began teaching philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt in the 1960s, vocally supported the student revolt at West German universities at the time. »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Inter's Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw

Milan, Italy: Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, who bounced back from Champions League humiliation against Bayern Munich. Nikola Krstovic earned a point for Atalanta by scoring in the 82nd minute at the San Siro, c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Fitch affirms Qatar’s strong ‘AA’ credit rating with stable outlook

DOHA: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the sovereign credit rating of Qatar at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong financial position, high national income, and promising long-term growth prospects driven by expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. The rating reflects»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Fitch Affirms ‘AA’ Credit Rating for Qatar

Fitch Ratings affirmed Qatar's long-term foreign-currency rating at "AA" and a "stable" outlook on Friday, saying its strong balance sheet and plans to sharply increase LNG output should help cushion the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict. The US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipme»»»

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BBC 4h

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

A US deep-sea treasure hunter who refused to disclose the location of a famed shipwreck's gold coins has been released from prison after a decade, with 500 coins still unaccounted for. Tommy Thompson, 73, discovered millions of dollars' worth of sunken treasure from the 1857 wreckage of the SS Cent»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Sources: Trump Rejects Efforts to Launch Iran Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump's administration has rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive US-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts. Iran, for its part, has rejecte»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

VIDEO: Qatar’s Interior Ministry urges public to report suspicious activities through official channels

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior on Saturday urged the public to report any suspicious movements or unusual behavior through its official communication channels. In a video posted on social media, the ministry called on residents to immediately report any suspicious activity observed in their sur»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

MSMEDA injects EGP 3.1bn in financing in Fayoum in 2025: CEO

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has injected EGP 3.1bn in financing to support 133,900 projects in Fayoum between July 2014 and December 2025, according to Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the agency. Rahmy said the financed projects have generated approximately 184,900 job o»»»

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France24 4h

Trump urges France, UK, China to help open Strait of Hormuz as Iran war enters third week

Two weeks after the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to block the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged France, Britain, China, Japan and South Korea to help secure the shipping lane through which 20% of global oil and gas travels. Iranian strikes hit the US emb»»»

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France24 4h

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days

An overnight Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a dozen health workers at a clinic, with health authorities saying 26 paramedics have been killed since March 2. Israel and Lebanon ​are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days, their first since the start of ​the ‌Iran war that has ⁠d»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Polish Inovo fund invests in Lithuanian start-up

Lithuanian start-up Saltz has raised EUR 20 mln in a Series A funding round to expand its online platform for wholesale food trade. The investors include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, venture funds such as Inovo VC, which invested EUR 7 mln, as well as Lifeline Ventures and »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Gdansk becomes eighth most important port in EU, overtaking Amsterdam

The Port of Gdańsk ranked eighth among European ports and sixth in the EU by cargo throughput in 2025, surpassing ports in Valencia, Amsterdam and Constanța. The port handled 80.4 mln tonnes of cargo during the year. Europe’s largest port remains the Port of Rotterdam, with 428.4 mln tonnes, follow»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Housing estate to be built on site of old warehouse in Żoliborz

Matexi Polska plans a new housing development at Przasnyska Street in Warsaw, which could transform part of the Żoliborz district. The project would replace an old warehouse office building with a six to seven story residential complex containing 176 apartments, retail space and an underground gara»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Investment of Sobiesław Zasady gets green light in Bielsko-Biała

Kraków based developer Art City Eko-Park has received a new environmental permit from the city hall in Bielsko-Biała for a project near the Sarni Stok area. The decision allows development of a 17 hectare site with 22 residential and hotel buildings. The project includes 12 eight story apartment bl»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Millions of Poles still do not have a PESEL

Experts warn that most adults in Poland have not yet secured their PESEL number reservation system, leaving millions vulnerable to fraud. According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs of Poland, about 25.4 mln adults had not reserved their PESEL number by the end of 2025, while only 7.5 mln had done»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Temporary precautionary evacuation measures apply only to residents who received notifications: MoI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) clarified that the temporary precautionary evacuation measures previously announced, apply only to residents in the specified areas who received notifications through the National Alert System. It added that safe alternative accommodations have been provi»»»

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