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French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: President Macron during a G7 meeting last week. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes / Pool / AFP via Getty Images 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 »»»

Gulf News 60m

Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Chambers’ Building Materials Group hosts ‘Solidarity Suhoor’ expressing unity, gratitude in UAE leadership

Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»

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BBC 1h

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi authorities contain fire at Ruwais complex after drone incident

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi authorities responded on Tuesday to an incident at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex following a drone strike. According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, relevant teams have contained the resulting fire and brought it under control, with cooling operations currently underwa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Digital knowledge is a child’s right and a national responsibility

Every generation grows up in a world shaped by the tools and knowledge of its time. Today’s children are growing up in a digital world that influences how they learn, how they communicate and how they understand the realities around them. If we recognise education as a fundamental right of every ch»»»

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UPI 2h

FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE arrests 25 for spreading misleading content on defence, military acts

Abu Dhabi: UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the arrest of a further group of 25 individuals of various nationalities. The accused have been referred for an expedited trial for publishing misleading content on digital platforms that harms national defence measures and glori»»»

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BBC 2h

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Loud sounds in Dubai Marina, Al Sufouh after air defence interception

Dubai: Residents in parts of Dubai reported hearing loud sounds on Sunday morning, particularly in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas. According to the Dubai Media Office, the noises were the result of successful air defence interceptions carried out by authorities. Authorities confirm successful inter»»»

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Sana 3h

Damascus hosts “Al-Khair Festival” with broad consumer discounts ahead of Eid al-Fitr

DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»

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BBC 3h

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

Warning - this article contains a graphic description of the aftermath of an explosion. As Israel continues to attack targets connected to Hezbollah in Lebanon, the BBC visited the remains of a home where eight members of a family, including three children, were killed in a strike. The yellow flag »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict

Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

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UPI 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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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RT 8h

Sweden investigates potential e-govt platform hack

The Swedish authorities have launched a probe into a potential breach of the country’s e-government platform containing sensitive information and personal data. ByteToBreach announced the security breach on the dark web early on Thursday. The hacker group posted a cache of files it claimed to have »»»

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Naharnet 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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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Gulf News 8h

Sharjah Civil Defence raises emergency readiness for Laylat Al Qadr and Eid Al Fitr

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has stepped up its operational readiness ahead of the 27th night of Ramadan , widely observed as Laylat Al Qadr , and the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance safety and ensure rapid emergency response across the emir»»»

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