Gulf News 6m

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the US may soon be “winding down” the operation, even though some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump las»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash

Miami: Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida home, authorities said, as the 15-time major champion's golf career veered into fresh turmoil. Woods, 50, escaped injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck whi»»»

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France24 20m

'They're putting up quite a fight': Hezbollah pushes back against Israel's advancing troops

FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis reports from Beirut, where Israel on Friday carried out fresh air strikes on the once densely packed southern suburbs. And in the country's south, Shiite group Hezbollah said its fighters continued to push back against Israel's ground offensive.»»»

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France24 20m

Scoop - Israel tightens media restrictions on war coverage

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at media coverage of the war in Israel. The country's military censor has tightened restrictions on the press. Authorities say the changes are for national security, but critics argue it leaves audiences with an inaccurate and incomplete picture of the »»»

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France24 20m

US, Israeli war goals 'not realistic': Regime change in Iran 'can't be achieved' by airstrikes

William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Nitzan Horowitz, Journalist and former Israeli Minister of Health (2021–2022). According to Horowitz, regime change and the dismantling of military capabilities were unattainable. And now there's a widening gap emerging between expectation and re»»»

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France24 20m

'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What di»»»

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France24 20m

Spotlight - 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What di»»»

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France24 20m

The World This Week - Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?

In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump, to “obliterate Iran’s power plants”, a deadline was set initially of Monday at Midnight, then extended by five days on account of “very productive conversations”, then to ten days with Trump claiming “talks are ongoing” and “going very well”. »»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Five Indians injured by falling debris in Abu Dhabi

Doha, Qatar: Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that they dealt with two incidents of fire in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) caused by falling debris following a successful interception of ballistic missile. It further stated that this incident resulted in injuring five i»»»

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France24 23m

Focus - Fifteen years after fall of Gaddafi, Libyan city of Benghazi reborn

Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, our team reports from the eastern city of Benghazi. Although the security situation there is now relatively stable, reunification does not seem to be on the immediate agenda, with Libya still ruled by two differen»»»

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France24 24m

Police detain French ex-cop suspected of kidnapping and killing mothers of his children

Former French police officer Cédric Prizzon, a "father's rights activist" who had been involved in a bitter custody dispute with his former partner, has been arrested in Portugal on suspicion of kidnapping and killing his partner and ex-girlfriend.  Portuguese police have arrested a forme»»»

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France24 25m

France is 'more and more keen' on Australia critical minerals investment, minister says

France is "more and more keen" on investing in Australian critical minerals projects, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King said Thursday, as countries across the world race to secure access to rare earths and other much-needed minerals. Canberra is hunting for billions in foreign investmen»»»

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France24 25m

Access Asia - Pakistan the peacemaker? Islamabad steps up as US-Iran mediator

On this week's Access Asia we look at how Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator to end the war in Iran. The Atlantic Council's Michael Kugelman tells us the conflict spillover risks are particularly acute, adding that Pakistan badly wants to avoid getting dragged into the war.»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Kuwait Airways resumes Istanbul flights via Dammam from April 1

The Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) announced it will resume commercial flights to and from Istanbul, Turkey, via Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport starting April 1, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Fridays. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti told KUNA that KAC continues to operate efficiently, »»»

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Gulf News 37m

Jazeera Airways to resume Kuwait‑Karachi flights via Dammam from April 7

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways announced it will resume commercial flights to and from Karachi, Pakistan, via Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport starting April 7. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), CEO Barathan Pasupathi said the move underscores the airline’s role in maintaining travel during exceptiona»»»

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France24 40m

'Return hubs' for migrants clear EU parliament hurdle

European lawmakers cleared the way Thursday for tougher penalties for irregular migrants and their potential deportation to so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc. The measures, criticised by human rights groups, are part of a tightening of Europe's immigration rules in response to pressure acros»»»

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France24 40m

Reporters - Opus Dei: Spain under influence of ultra-conservative Catholic movement

The ultra-conservative Catholic organisation Opus Dei was founded a century ago in Spain. Today, it's an international movement with around 90,000 members. In its home country, it has managed to infiltrate all spheres of modern society, from schools to hospitals. Despite serious allegations against»»»

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France24 40m

Talking Europe - Trump administration sidelines, threatens Europe in Iran war: EU flounders in new world order

After Greenland and trade tariffs, US President Donald Trump is threatening European countries once again. If they fail to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "it will be very bad for the future of NATO", Trump has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made it clear that the US will make its ow»»»

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France24 40m

Revisited - Soviet famine still haunts Moldova, 80 years on

Eighty years ago, Moldova was struck by a famine that killed more than 150,000 people. Long shrouded in silence, this episode remains a blind spot in the country's history. But gradually, survivors' accounts, combined with the work of researchers, have shed light on a tragedy largely orchestrated b»»»

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France24 40m

Talking Europe - 'We need to double down' on energy autonomy: EIB chief Nadia Calviño

Europe must speed up its push for energy independence and break free from "excessive dependence on fossil fuels" as the continent grapples with a more volatile and hostile global order, the head of the world's largest public bank told FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert in Talking Europe. Nadia Calviño, th»»»

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France24 40m

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight

A 25-year-old woman underwent legal euthanasia in Spain on Thursday after a nearly two-year protracted legal battle and struggling with psychiatric illness since she was a teenager. Noelia Castillo's case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 enshrining the right to euthan»»»

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France24 40m

France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law

France’s foreign minister on Friday accused Russia of flouting international law in both Ukraine and Iran, rebuking remarks by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov after he defended Moscow’s stance in a French television interview. France's Foreign ​Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on ​Friday t»»»

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France24 40m

Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco

Pope Leo XIV will travel on Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pontiff in almost five centuries to visit the Mediterranean enclave, in a trip the Vatican says will underscore the global influence of small states.  Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principal»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Bahrain's Civil Defense contains fire following Iranian attack

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced this morning that the Civil Defense had brought under control a fire that broke out in one of the facilities following a new Iranian attack.»»»

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Sputnik 59m

Iranian Strike Hits US Air Base in Saudi Arabia, at Least 10 Troops Injured — Reports

An Iranian missile struck the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, injuring at least 10 US troops, two seriously, and damaging several US refueling aircraft, The Wall Street Journal reported. The attack also involved drones, officials told the paper, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against I»»»

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Sputnik 59m

'We Have Another 3,554 Targets Left' — Trump on Iran

US President Donald Trump said more strikes on Iran are planned, even as he claims “talks” are ongoing amid the continuing US-Israeli aggression against Iran. Iranian officials have denied any talks with the US."We have another 3,554 targets left, and that'll be done very clean," Trump said at a fo»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds

India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»

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BNE 1h

India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds

India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»

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BNE 1h

All Nato members reach 2% GDP defence spending for the first time

All of Nato’s members have met the alliance’s 2% of GDP defence spending target for the first time, pushing total military expenditure to a record $1.4 trillion, according to data reported by Euractiv on March 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds

India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»

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BNE 1h

Alarm for Russian banking sector as cash withdrawals spike

Russia’s share of cashless payments in retail turnover fell by 3 percentage points to 71.1% in January 2026, while cash withdrawals reached RUB1.6 trillion ($17.4bn), the highest since the 2022 full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, according to The Bell citing SberIndex and VTsIOM. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

All Nato members reach 2% GDP defence spending for the first time

All of Nato’s members have met the alliance’s 2% of GDP defence spending target for the first time, pushing total military expenditure to a record $1.4 trillion, according to data reported by Euractiv on March 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is Asia's Ukraine moment, rapid green energy rollout will accelerate

Three quarters of the world's population live in fossil importing countries and bleed out at least 3% of GDP every year to import oil to run their cars and power plants. However, the rollouts of green energy are so rapid and have become so cheap that just the new renewable green energy capacity bui»»»

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BNE 1h

India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds

India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»

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BNE 1h

Botswana FinMin seeks approval to lift borrowing powers to 60% of GDP amid diamond revenue drop

Botswana’s finance minister has sought parliamentary permission to lift the government’s statutory debt ceiling to 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP) from 40%, Reuters wrote on March 25. The southern African country’s»»»

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BNE 1h

All Nato members reach 2% GDP defence spending for the first time

All of Nato’s members have met the alliance’s 2% of GDP defence spending target for the first time, pushing total military expenditure to a record $1.4 trillion, according to data reported by Euractiv on March 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

Botswana FinMin seeks approval to lift borrowing powers to 60% of GDP amid diamond revenue drop

Botswana’s finance minister has sought parliamentary permission to lift the government’s statutory debt ceiling to 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP) from 40%, Reuters wrote on March 25. The southern African country’s»»»

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BNE 1h

All Nato members reach 2% GDP defence spending for the first time

All of Nato’s members have met the alliance’s 2% of GDP defence spending target for the first time, pushing total military expenditure to a record $1.4 trillion, according to data reported by Euractiv on March 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank

The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»

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