Gulf News 5m

UAE intercepts 12 Iranian missiles, 17 drones in today's attack

Dubai: The Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones detected on Monday. According to the ministry, air defences monitored 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 of them, while three fell into the sea. Authorities also detect»»»

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Kathimerini 12m

At least 14 migrants drown off Turkey after a chase ends in a deadly collision

At least 14 migrants drowned on Monday after a boat carrying them collided with a coast guard boat off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast during a chase, officials said. The incident occurred near the coast of Demre, in Antalya province, as the vessel carrying Afghans ignored calls to stop and attempted »»»

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Business-review 12m

UniCredit expands CEE initiative with EUR 2.6 billion financing package for SMEs

Italian banking group UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, allocating more than EUR 2.6 billion in financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and microenterprises in the region by the end of 2027. UniCredit for CEE is a group initiative designed»»»

business-review.eu
Al Manar 12m

Oil Surges 30% Past $115 as IMF Warns of Economic Fallout - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Oil Surges 30% Past $115 as IMF Warns of Economic Fallout 09-03-2026 13:54 PM Oil prices skyrocketed by 30% on Monday, surpassing $115 per »»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Kuwait holds funeral for two members of General Directorate of Land Border Security

Kuwait: Kuwait held funeral ceremonies on Monday for two members of the General Directorate of Land Border Security who were martyred while performing their national duty. The funeral ceremony was attended by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, al»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Business-review 16m

Romania records 9.5% increase in air passenger traffic in 2025

Air passenger traffic in Romania increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) cited by Agerpres. The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coandă Bu»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 18m

Several expats fly home from Sharjah in humanitarian mission

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Macron Arrives in Cyprus to Discuss Security Amid Middle East War

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the US-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and »»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 24m

Foreign Ministry Assists 2,600 Bulgarians to Leave Middle East Countries, Iran

According to data from the Situation Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assistance has been provided and continues to be provided to more than 2,600 Bulgarian citizens who have left countries in the Middle East region and Iran, the Ministry said here on Monday. The figures are as of 9:30 a.»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 35m

Israeli Air and Tank Strikes Kills Six Palestinians in Gaza, Medics Say

An Israeli airstrike and tank shelling killed six Palestinians, including two women and a girl, in separate attacks in Gaza City on Sunday, the deadliest incidents in Gaza since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began a week ago, health officials said. Mohamed Abu Selmia, the head of the Al Shifa Hosp»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Saudi Ports: A Lifeline for Global Trade in an Era of Turbulence

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Gulf and disruptions to vital shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s ports have emerged as an alternative artery, not only for the region but for global trade. Designed with advanced infrastructure and high operational capacity,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 36m

Public Transport Employees Hold Protest in Varna to Demand Wage Increase

Public transport employees blocked one of the entrances to the Asparuh Bridge in Varna during a protest on Monday demanding an increase in their salaries by at least 5%. Before blocking the Asparuh Bridge, which is the only connection linking the Asparuhovo and Galata boroughs with Varna city centr»»»

bta.bg
UPI 39m

Iranian drone strike on Bahrain injures 32, including 4 children - UPI.com

An Iranian drone strike targeting a oil refinery in Bahrain overnight injured 32 cilvilians, four of them children. Image courtesy of UPI March 9 (UPI) -- At least 32 people were injured, including four children, in an Iranian drone strike on Bahrain overnight, the largest casualty toll sustained b»»»

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Gulf News 39m

DIFC delivers 600,000 sq ft of offices ahead of schedule

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday, announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, a new commercial office development delivered ahead of schedule. This comes as demand for office space in the district continues to rise. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

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Business-review 43m

Deloitte and conversational AI agent developer ElevenLabs partner up to support enterprise customer experience transformation

Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 43m

Envisia & Romanian-American University launch 12th edition of “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” postgraduate program

Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»

business-review.eu
TAP 43m

National symposium on energy transition next May 20-21 in Tuns

Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- A national symposium on energy transition will be organised next May 20-21 by the National Agency for Energy Command (ANME) at the City of Culture under the motto "Towards a Sustainable and Innovative Energy Transition." ...»»»

Al Awsat 50m

Iran War’s Effects Already a Reality in Europe, Says EU Chief

The ripples from war in the Middle East are already being felt in Europe, with rising energy prices and NATO allies targeted, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with»»»

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Business-review 52m

CEC Bank launches RoPay P2B for instant payments to merchants

CEC Bank has expanded its RoPay payment solutions with the launch of RoPay P2B (Person-to-Business), a feature that allows individuals to make instant payments to merchants directly from the CEC mobile banking app, without using a card or cash. The new functionality enables customers to complete pa»»»

business-review.eu
Qatar Tribune 57m

Shura Council reiterates its strong condemnation and denunciation of Iran's blatant aggression against Qatar

DOHA: The Shura Council, in its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HEHassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim reiterated its strong condemnation of Iran’s blatant aggression against the State of Qatar and its continued military attacks using ballistic missiles, drones, and warplanes, in flagrant violat»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Dubai Duty Free donates Dh7 million to Edge of Life campaign

Dubai Duty Free has joined a growing list of contributors to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger with a donation of Dh7 million. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

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France24 1h

Pelicot joins Paris march as rallies across world mark International Women's Day

Gisèle Pelicot joined tens of thousands of protesters in the French capital on Sunday as women across the world marked International Women's Day with rallies for equal rights, female empowerment and an end to gender-based discrimination. Many events also denounced the war in the Middle East sparked»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: Macron

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Inside Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja’s refreshingly simple Iftar at home: 'I married twice, had my twins at 42'

Dubai: “We don’t eat a lot while ending our fast during Ramadan,” says Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, reaching for a single date and a glass of water on her table. “You start with something small and then you go pray. After that, we come back for the main meal.” It is a moment of quiet simplicit»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Tourism extends hotel stays for stranded visitors

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism extended the temporary hotel accommodation for stranded passengers in the country for another week, allowing them to stay in a licensed hotel up to March 13, 2026. “The instructions issued under this circular shall enter into force from the date of its issuance [March 7, »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

Iran’s Choice of Mojtaba Khamenei Appears to Close Path to Swift End to War

Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge and appearing to close off any path to a swift end to war in the Middle East. The prospect that the disruption to global energy supplies - already one of the most s»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Orbán–Zelensky clash deepens after cash seizure, pipeline dispute, and Kremlin interference fears

The complete deterioration of relations between Ukraine and Hungary was illuminated by Volodymyr Zelensky’s outburst and threat last week. “We hope that a certain person will not block the €90bn in the EU, or its first tranche, and that Ukrainian soldiers will receive the weapons. Otherwise, we wil»»»

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Business-review 1h

Connections closes 2025 with a record net profit of RON 35.5 million, up 301% compared to 2024

Connections, a technology company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), on the AeRO market, under the ticker symbol CC, closed 2025 with a record net profit of RON 35.5 million, up 301% compared to 2024. At the end of last year, turnover reached RON 152.5 million, up 44% year-on-year. Conne»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 1h

IMF warns oil price spikes could slow global growth and drive inflation

A 10% increase in oil prices over the course of a year could raise global inflation by around 40 basis points and reduce global economic growth by between 0.1% and 0.2%, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cited by Agerpres. Georgieva prese»»»

business-review.eu
The Peninsula 1h

Lebanon postpones parliamentary elections by two years

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's parliament on Monday postponed legislative elections, initially due to be held in May, by two years, according to a statement from the parliament speaker, due to the war. Members of the Parliament convened on Monday including Mohammed Raad, head of Hezbollah's parliamenta»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistani envoy meets victims of blatant Iranian aggressio

Dubai: Pakistan Consul General in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, visited injured Pakistani nationals at Rashid Hospital following an incident in which falling debris caused injuries after Iranian missiles were intercepted over the emirate. The injuries occurred when defensive systems intercepted incoming»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indonesia landfill collapse kills five

Jakarta, Indonesia: A landslide on Indonesia's biggest landfill buried trucks and food stalls, killing five people, rescuers said Monday as they searched for at least four more reported missing. The landslide struck at 2:30 pm (0730 GMT) on Sunday at Bantargebang, a landfill just 25 kilometres (16 »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Postpones Parliamentary Elections by Two Years

Lebanon's parliament on Monday postponed legislative elections, initially due to be held in May, by two years, according to a statement from the parliament speaker, due to the war between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah. MPs convened on Monday including Mohammed Raad, head of Hezbollah's par»»»

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Business-review 1h

Foreign firms generate over 70% of Romania’s exports as FDI stock reaches EUR 125 billion – FIC report

Foreign-owned companies continue to play a central role in Romania’s economy, generating over 70% of the country’s goods exports while maintaining strong productivity levels. In 2024, the average productivity of foreign-owned companies reached EUR 210,900 per employee, according to the latest annua»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 1h

Iran doubles down on hardline rule with Mojtaba Khamenei

Dubai: Iran’s decision to elevate Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader signals that the Islamic Republic intends to maintain its hardline course even as US and Israeli air strikes pound the country and regional tensions escalate. For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been one of the most enigmatic figures »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Parliament postpones legislative elections by two years

Parliament on Monday postponed legislative elections, initially due to be held in May, by two years, according to a statement from the parliament speaker, due to the war between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah. MPs convened on Monday including Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah's parliamentary»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Russia wins first Paralympic gold since 2014

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: Russia won its first Winter Paralympic gold medal under its own flag since 2014 as skier Varvara Voronchikhina was crowned women's super-G standing champion on Monday in Cortina. Already a bronze medallist last weekend, when she claimed Russia's first podium appearance at »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel early in the day but»»»

Gulf News 1h

Man dies in run-over on Sheikh Zayed Road after stepping out of car on shoulder

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a stern warning to motorists against stopping on road shoulders unnecessarily, urging drivers to move vehicles to the nearest safe parking area during breakdowns or emergencies. Authorities emphasised that unjustified stopping on the shoulder is a serious traffic vio»»»

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TAP 1h

Cumulative workers remittances grow 6.7% in first two month of 2026 (BCT)

Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- Cumulative workers' remittances grew 6.7% in the first two month of 2026, totalling TND 1.4 billion, Monetary and financial indiactors released recently by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) show.Tourism receipts followed suit,...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: March 9

The topic of rising fuel prices on the international market dominates Monday's news media, with dailies and online media reporting various crude oil prices, ranging from USD 90 to over USD 120 per barrel. ECONOMY 24 Chasa’s front-page story is about the effect of the war in the Middle East on price»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli Aggression Enters Second Week with Heavy Strikes on Beirut and Southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Aggression Enters Second Week with Heavy Strikes on Beirut and Southern Lebanon 09-03-2026 12:04 PM The Israeli aggression against »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Supreme Court upholds ruling declaring Kloop materials extremist - | 24.KG

The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan on Monday reviewed an appeal filed by Kloop Media against a decision of the Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek and dismissed it. According to the outlet’s lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov, the judicial panel reviewed the case in an expedited procedure and upheld the decisi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

One killed in central Israel by shrapnel from Iranian missiles

Israel's first responders said one person was killed by shrapnel as several blasts rocked central Israel Monday, shortly after the military reported detecting new missiles launched from Iran. "After performing resuscitation efforts, we had to pronounce the death of a man, approximately 40 years old»»»

Gulf News 1h

Oil prices surge as markets react to escalating conflict

Dubai: Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began choking global supplies, pushing energy markets into one of their sharpest rallies in years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed about 11% to »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on His Election as Supreme Leader of Iran

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated on Monday Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as Supreme Leader of Iran. "To His Excellency Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei ... please accept my sincere congratulations on your e»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ensuring food supply, protecting consumer rights a red line for UAE: Minister

Dubai: Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said ensuring food availability for the public and protecting consumer rights remain a “red line” for the UAE, warning that authorities will not tolerate any unfair commercial practices that could disrupt market stability. The mini»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran's Foreign Ministry Dismisses Idea of Talks While Country is Under Attack

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson downplayed the likelihood of a ceasefire as long as attacks continue, Iran's Student News Network reported on Monday, ‌adding that ‌Iran would ‌continue ⁠to defend itself. "There ⁠is no point to talks about anything but defense and crushing retaliations ⁠against»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Confront Israeli Helicopters Which Infiltrated into Eastern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Confront Israeli Helicopters Which Infiltrated into Eastern Lebanon 09-03-2026 12:11 PM Hezbollah flags (image from archive).Hezb»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Egyptian Stocks End Volatile Week Lower as Regional Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Cairo — Egypt’s benchmark equities index closed the first week of March on a mixed note, with the blue-chip EGX30 posting its steepest weekly decline since June despite a late rebound in the final trading session. The EGX30 index ended the week at 47,516 points, recovering 2.29% on Thursday after f»»»