UPI 8m

LaGuardia runway reopens; Air Canada CEO apologies for English-only remarks - UPI.com

Officials on Thursday said the LaGuardia Airport runway where the fatal crash of an Air Canada flight and a fire truck reopened Thursday morning. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- A LaGuardia runway that has been shuttered since Sunday night when an Air Canada jet collid»»»

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Gulf News 60m

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its own electricity and »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump halts targeting of Iran power plants for 10 days

WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Hormuz reality check: US says tankers are 'coming back' — despite Iran’s ‘chokehold’ narrative

Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»

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UPI 4h

D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak bloom ahead of schedule - UPI.com

Cherry blossom trees are a major tourist attraction for Washington, D.C., each spring. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have reached peak bloom, putting on their annual display around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. "Recent warm wea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Krum Zarkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia 24th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. BSP Chair»»»

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UPI 5h

Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law fails - UPI.com

A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

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RT 5h

IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Fujairah’s Al Taween records highest rainfall at 47.9mm on Wednesday

FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoPH issues safety guidelines during heavy rain, thunderstorms

QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MECC urges sheep owners to refrain from grazing to protect vegetation

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) on Thrusday called on livestock and farm owners to refrain from sheep and goats grazing following the ongoing rainfall, noting that restricting grazing during this period helps renew the growth cycle of plants and trees in the natural e»»»

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TAP 6h

Tunisia–France: towards stronger parliamentary and sectoral partnership

Bardo, March 26 (TAP) - Vice-President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Youssef Barkaoui affirmed the council's willingness to foster relations with the French Senate, pointing out that work will be undertaken to establish a...»»»

TAP 6h

CNRD Vice-President affirms willingness to foster relations with French Senate

Bardo, March 26 (TAP) - Vice-President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Youssef Barkaoui affirmed the council's willingness to foster relations with the French Senate, pointing out that work will be undertaken to establish a...»»»

Al Awsat 7h

FII Summit in Miami: Al-Jadaan Says Saudi Economy Resilient, Able to Manage Crises

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Saudi Arabia Bypasses ‘Hormuz’ Disruption with Transcontinental Network

As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Hezbollah again denies any presence in Kuwait after latest Gulf state arrests

Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group. "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group »»»

Gulf News 7h

What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»

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UPI 7h

Senate working to iron out a deal on DHS funding before recess - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Israel opposition leader warns of looming 'security disaster' due to shortage of troops

Israel's main opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government Thursday of steering Israel toward a "security disaster" due to a shortage of combat soldiers. "The IDF (army) is stretched to the limit and beyond. The government is leaving the army wounded out on the battlefield," Lapid said in a »»»

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Cuba power crisis disrupts hospitals, deepens strain on healthcare - UPI.com

March 26 (UPI) -- Cuba's power crisis is affecting hospital operations nationwide, with surgeries postponed and critical services under pressure, the director-general of the World Health Organization warned amid widespread outages caused by a sustained generation deficit. "Health should be protecte»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Health ministry issues guidelines for dealing with rain and thunderstorms

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a set of general health tips and guidelines for dealing with periods of heavy rainfall. Among the most important is staying indoors during rain and thunderstorms and only going out when absolutely necessary. The ministry urged the public to monitor wea»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

PSG Ligue 1 game postponed in between two legs of Liverpool Champions League tie

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens scheduled for April 11 has been postponed until mid-May in order to give them extra rest in between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Liverpool, the French league (LFP) announced Thursday. PSG will host Live»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

MoPH issues health and safety tips for rainy weather

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of essential health and safety guidelines for the public following the weather fluctuations and heavy rainfall expected over the weekend. The Ministry urged citizens and residents to take necessary precautions to preserve their heal»»»

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UPI 9h

Deadline for CDC director nomination passes - UPI.com

A person holds a sign reading "Vaccines save lives" during a protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, where the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting, in Atlanta, in December. President Donald Trump hasn't named a director for the organiza»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Two women die in wadi amid unstable weather

Dubai: Two women have died after drowning in a water pool along a wadi in the Wilayat of Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate in western Oman, authorities said. According to the search and rescue sector, the incident occurred when one of the women fell into the water, prompting the other to attempt a re»»»

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UPI 10h

Trump says he's thought about suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration has considered suspending the federal gas tax as oil prices climb hi»»»

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Sputnik 10h

First Negotiations Between Russian, US Lawmakers in Washington Excellent - Russian Official

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The start of the Russian parliamentary delegation's negotiations with their US counterparts went remarkably well, and the parties have already achieved good results, Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Boris Chernyshov told Sputnik on Thursday. "It was a wonderful experience, w»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Ras Al Khaimah govt employees to work remotely on Friday

Ras Al Khaimah’s Executive Council has declared that tomorrow, Friday, March 27th, will be a remote working day for all employees of Ras Al Khaimah Government departments, entities and institutions throughout the emirate. This decision was made in response to worsening weather conditions across the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

MoECC imposes sheep grazing ban following rains to preserve vegetation

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has called on livestock and farm owners to prevent grazing for sheep and goats following the recent rainfall, noting that restricting grazing during this period helps renew the growth cycle of plants and trees in the natural environment. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Foreign Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Security and EU Enlargement

Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky met with France's Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key issues on the European agenda, including security and the future of EU enlargement, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday. The talks focused on the need for in-depth societal reforms in EU c»»»

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Novinite 11h

Bulgaria Nearly Doubles Defense Spending in 10 Years, NATO Report Shows

Bulgaria has nearly doubled its defense spending over the past decade, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s annual report, cited by BTA. Between 2014 and 2025, the country’s military expenditure rose from 1.31% to 2.14% of GDP, reflecting a steady upward trend in line with broader Allia»»»

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Tanjug 11h

Nemeth: MOL could acquire NIS in coming weeks to ensure energy security

BELGRADE - The chairman of the Hungarian parliamentary committee on foreign affairs Zsolt Nemeth said on Thursday he hoped the Hungarian oil firm MOL would be able to complete an acquisition of a majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS in the coming weeks, and noted that the transaction would»»»

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UPI 11h

Nicolas Maduro to appear in court for hearing on lawyer fees - UPI.com

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held up his pictures and posters protesting his abduction from Caracas, Venezuela, during a demonstration on January 4, a day after he was captured in a U.S. raid. Maduro is scheduled to appear in court in New York Thursday. File Photo by Rances Mat»»»

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UPI 11h

Trump administration says it made error in ICE arrests at courthouses - UPI.com

U.S. attorney Jay Clayton acknowledged in a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel that the department had been incorrectly relying on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo to make arrests in immigration courts. This led to agents showing up to immigration court hearings and detaini»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Bulgarian, Romanian Deputy Defence Ministers Discuss Bilaterial Cooperation

Deputy Defence Minister Yordan Bozhilov took part in a conference dedicated to Ukraine, organized by Romania's New Strategy Center on Thursday. During his visit to the country, he held a meeting with his Romanian counterpart Sorin Moldovan, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry reported. The two deputy mi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Poll Shows Broad Public Support for Animal Welfare Policies

A national survey conducted by Market LINKS research company less than a month before the April 19 elections shows widespread public support for animal welfare policies, the Invisible Animals Association (nevidimi.bg) said Thursday. According to the poll among 1,006 adult respondents, 81% of Bulgar»»»

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RT 11h

BlackRock CEO warns Iran war could trigger global recession

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of an impending global recession if the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The stark prediction comes just weeks after Fink framed the conflict as a good long-term investment opportunity. In a wide-ranging interview with th»»»

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RT 11h

Russian and US lawmakers begin talks – senior MP

Talks between a Russian parliamentary delegation and members of the US Congress have begun in Washington, senior Russian lawmaker Boris Chernyshov has said. The meeting will involve both Republicans and Democrats, as well as representatives of several Russian parliamentary parties, Chernyshov, a me»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

PM Meets Tourism Branch Organizations to Discuss Cabinet's Crisis-Response Measures

The caretaker government is focusing its efforts on summarizing business proposals, which will be combined with the government's analysis, in order to propose the most effective measures possible to address the consequences of the crisis in the Middle East as stated by caretaker Prime Minister Andr»»»

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Al Majalla 12h

Hezbollah's fate likely linked to US-Iran war outcome

Two days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran adopted a strategy of widening the geographical scope of its retaliation to maximise its chances of survival against a militarily superior opponent. As a result, it summoned Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy, to join the battle. But could its entry into »»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE rains: 15-year-old boy rescued after being swept away in Khor Fakkan valley stream

Khor Fakkan: A 15-year-old Arab boy was rescued unharmed after being swept away by strong currents in a valley in the Al Zubarah area of Khor Fakkan, authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred at around 4.20pm, when the teenager, who was playing near a valley stream, slipped and fell into »»»

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UPI 12h

Britain's House of Lords votes for under-16s social media ban again - UPI.com

Britain's House of Lords voted Thursday to try to force through a social media ban for children only two weeks after lawmakers in the lower house overturned a previous attempt. Photo by Pixelkult/Pixabay March 26 (UPI) -- Britain's House of Lords revived an effort to ban children younger than 16 fr»»»

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UPI 12h

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick to face ethics committee on $5M theft charges - UPI.com

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick will go before the House Ethics Committee Thursday for allegations that she stole $5 million in FEMA funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee will have a rare public hearing Thursday on allega»»»

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UPI 13h

Suspects in arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances freed on bail - UPI.com

British police said Thursday they had released two men being held in custody on suspicion of carrying out an anti-Semitic arson attack on a Jewish volunteer community organization that destroyed four ambulances. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- Two men suspected of arson with intent to enda»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE-based Indian expat social worker dies back home

Dubai: Rich tributes have been paid after an Indian expat social worker and businessman in Dubai died back home on Tuesday evening. Sayyed Shahul Hameed Maliga Thangal, a UAE resident for 30 years and a veteran community volunteer in Dubai, died after a battle with cancer, a family member told Gulf»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Friday Sermon, 27 Mar 2026: 'O Allah, You are our trust'

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. By His bounty, we attach themselves to Him in hope and hold fast to trust by His rope. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear witness that our master Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah.»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Big Tech on trial: Why Meta and YouTube are under fire

Two back-to-back jury verdicts in the United States this week have delivered one of the strongest legal challenges yet to the business models of social media companies, raising fresh questions about accountability, platform design and child safety. In California and New Mexico, juries found Meta — »»»

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