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Macron says officer killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to target French interests

A French officer was killed in a Shahed drone attack in Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Earlier the Iran-backed Iraqi group, Ashab Alkahf, warned that French interests in the region were now targets after the arrival of a French air»»»

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Spotlight - 'Mental, subjective impact': Iran taking on 'American might' with cyberterrorism

François Picard is pleased to welcome Farad Khajkvar, Director of Studies at the School of Higher Studies, EHESS, author of the forthcoming book in French, Iran: The End of Totalitarianism. He sees today’s Iran as a system in which religion has become subordinate to politics, and politics itself is»»»

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France24 1m

Iran's new supreme leader 'likely disfigured', US defence chief says

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and "likely disfigured", casting doubt on his ability to lead after nearly two weeks of conflict. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US De»»»

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France24 1m

Middle East matters - Strait of Hormuz: Iran leverages control of a critical chokepoint in the global oil trade

Amid the current crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Guy Laron, Author of "Oil Wars", Historian and Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. According to Dr Laron, what we are witnessing is not merely a regional co»»»

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France24 1m

As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Hassan Al-Sayed. Field Coordinator for the NGO Solidarités International, joining us from Saida in southern Lebanon, a city that has rapidly transformed into a refuge for hundreds of thousands displaced. A significant proportion of the population remains trapped i»»»

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France24 1m

Mideast war puts Lebanon's patients and hospitals at risk

Beirut – As Israel steps up its bombing campaign on Lebanon, many hospitals have had to close, leaving only a handful of healthcare facilities still operating. For patients with chronic illnesses — and the doctors and nurses treating them — every trip to the hospital now carries»»»

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'Unacceptable': Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraq's Kurdistan region

France’s armed forces ministry on Friday said a drone strike killed a French soldier and wounded six others in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region. President Emmanuel Macron described the attack as "unacceptable" and insisted Paris’s role in the Middle East war remained strictly defensive. A drone s»»»

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France24 2m

The World This Week - Iran: A 'Nepo-Ayatollah', the 'Hubris trap" & the costs of a "very complete war"

It’s been a week that’s seen a new Ayatollah proclaimed in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has not been seen in public and is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being injured in the same strike that killed his father. State television showed crowd»»»

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France24 2m

Spotlight - Trump’s Iran Strategy: Former US State Department official Jennifer Gavito speaks to France 24

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Jennifer Gavito, former US diplomat and Senior Advisor at The Cohen Group, about Washington’s strategy in the current conflict and what President Donald Trump is seeking to achieve. They discuss the objectives behind the US military campaign, the risks of escalatio»»»

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France24 5m

Eye on Africa - Cocaine bound for Europe increasingly routed through West Africa

In tonight’s edition: a new report warns that trafficking routes from Latin America to Europe are increasingly passing through West Africa. The new US ambassador to South Africa has backtracked on his criticism of the "Kill the Boer" chant. And more than a month after Cyclone Gezani devastated east»»»

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France24 7m

Focus - Housing crisis at heart of local elections: Residents squeezed in Biarritz

Housing is always a key issue in political campaigns, and it’s no different in these local elections – it may be the top concern on voters’ minds. For this edition, we head to the Basque Country in south-west France, where the picturesque coast has become a tourist hotspot. While tourism bring»»»

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France24 7m

The race for Paris: Why France’s capital has likely gone green for good

With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. But while conservatives once fought tooth and nail against the left’s dream of a city of more trees and »»»

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France24 8m

Pakistan air strikes hit Kabul and Afghan border provinces, killing several

Afghan authorities said Friday that Pakistani air strikes hit Kabul and border provinces overnight, killing six people in the capital. A Pakistani security official confirmed the operation, saying it targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Islamabad has stepped up strikes in Afghanistan amid rising m»»»

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BBC 22m

'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

Last year's War of the Worlds – starring Ice Cube as a man who must save humanity from an alien invasion without leaving his desk – has swept the board at this year's Razzie Awards, for the worst films of 2025. As Hollywood gears up to honour the year's best films at the Oscars on Sunday, the Prime»»»

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Sputnik 22m

Putin's Meeting With Iran's New Leader Could Take Place During Caspian Summit - Ambassador

The first meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, could potentially take place this year during the Caspian Summit in Tehran, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. "Of course, all this should be put aside for when we're pas»»»

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France24 27m

'European Union needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Sophie in 't Veld, former Dutch MEP and member of Volt Europa. She argues that the EU faces a profound structural crisis in its capacity to act on the global stage. What appears as policy debate is, in practice, an internal academic discussion with little »»»

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France24 27m

Russia is wrong to think Iran war will offer respite on Ukraine, Macron says

Russia is wrong to think the war in Iran will give it respite in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders were meeting for talks on ways to increase pressure on Russia, including increasi»»»

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France24 27m

US allows sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war sends energy prices soaring

The United States will temporarily allow the sale of Russian oil already at sea, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, as energy prices surged after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered war in the Middle East. The license permits cargoes loaded by March 12 to be delivered and sold until April 1»»»

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France24 27m

Talking Europe - Iran conflict: EU walks diplomatic tightrope between rule of law and support for democracy

The EU is in a bind. EU institutions and many member states have condemned the Iranian government’s waves of repression against its own population. At the same time, the EU has said it would welcome a more democratic form of government in Iran. At the same time, it does not want to appear too close»»»

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France24 27m

Talking Europe - Middle East war having 'huge impact' on EU economy: Commissioner Christophe Hansen

It’s no secret that farmers across the EU have grown increasingly frustrated with the state of their industry. Profitability is falling, competition from abroad is fierce, and worries about paperwork and bureaucracy continue to mount. Fewer young people are taking over the family farm, opting for o»»»

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France24 38m

US tech giants on Iran's list of potential targets in Gulf countries

Iran's Tasnim news agency has published a list of potential targets for Iran on Telegram, including the offices of tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nvidia in Gulf countries and Israel. Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Doha for FRANCE 24.»»»

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BNE 43m

K&H focuses on digitalisation, AI as digital banking grows in Hungary

Hungarian lender K&H Group is deepening its push into integrated digital services and artificial intelligence (AI) as customers increasingly expect banking to match the speed and simplicity of major online platforms. D»»»

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BNE 43m

Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»

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BNE 43m

EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Instagram post without consent costs woman Dh50,000 in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: A woman in Abu Dhabi has been ordered to pay Dh50,000 ($13,600) in compensation after ruling that she violated another woman’s privacy by publishing her photograph on Instagram without consent. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court found that the defendant had unlawf»»»

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Gulf News 54m

UAE flight status March 14: Updated schedules, destinations and travel advisory

UAE carriers are running reduced flight schedules due to regional airspace limitations. Passengers are advised to check flight status before travelling and to only go to the airport with a confirmed booking. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have all updated their operations, provi»»»

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24 News Agency 54m

Cabinet amends procedure for exempting goods from FEZ from VAT - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan amended Resolution No. 23 of January 17, 2025, regulating measures to implement Article 430 of the Tax Code. The corresponding document was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The amendments concern the procedure for including go»»»

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Gulf News 56m

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 15: What you need to know

Debris from a missile interception struck the facade of a building in central Dubai, though authorities confirmed no injuries or fire. Officials warned residents to avoid fallen debris and arrested dozens for filming incidents or sharing misleading videos online. Meanwhile, UAE aviation is graduall»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Adylbek Kasymaliev visits several social facilities in Tyup district - | 24.KG

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev visited several social facilities in Tyup district. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In the village of Tyup, he visited a secondary school, which has been recently reno»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet develops special plan to evacuate Kyrgyzstanis from the Middle East - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers has developed a special plan to ensure the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan remaining in armed conflict zones in the Middle East. Toktom portal says. According to the document, a plan has been developed for the evacuation of Kyrgyzstanis staying in armed conflict zones in t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain arrests international footballer Ahmed Mirza Musa over social media posts

Dubai: Bahraini authorities have arrested six people, including international footballer Ahmed Mirza Musa, on charges of misleading public opinion and publishing content deemed to violate the law on social media, the Interior Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said the General Directorate »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: Coal dominates power generation, while oil is only at 1% — so why are electricity rates rising?

Manila: Following the massive jump in oil prices due to the tanker squeeze in the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines' power distribution giant Meralco has announced an additional electricity charge. And this does not yet include the effect of the current crisis in the Middle East. Where does the ele»»»

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BBC 2h

Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a measure urging the Olympics committee to investigate LA 2028 chief Casey Wasserman over ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman is facing mounting calls to leave the post after disclosures surfaced showing that he flew on Epstein's jet a»»»

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BBC 2h

Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said. The teen driver faced homicide and trespassing charges after Jason Hughes, 40, was inadvertently run over during a toilet paper prank at his home. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Australia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Ramadan 1447AH will conclude on Thursday, March 19, making Friday, March 20 the first day of Eid Al Fitr and the start of Shawwal 1447AH. The decision follows careful consultation with local and international moon observatories, using calculations of »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ethiopia declares national mourning as flood death toll rises to 80

ADDIS ABABA: The death toll from floods and landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 80, with many individuals still missing and thousands displaced as search and rescue operations continue. Ethiopian media reported that the House of Peoples' Representatives has declared three days of national »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi police arrest 45 for filming incidents and spreading false information

Abu Dhabi: The Criminal Investigation and Investigation Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has apprehended 45 individuals of various nationalities for filming locations during ongoing incidents and publishing the footage online, alongside circulating inaccurate and misleading information. Police said »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys 6 drones in Eastern Region

RIYADH: The Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that it has intercepted and destroyed six drones. In a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that six drones were intercepted and destro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE arrests 10 for posting interception videos and fake AI clips targeting national security

UAE Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 defendants of various nationalities for publishing misleading and fabricated video clips on social media platforms. The accused have been referred to urgent trial following investigations into content circulated online amid o»»»

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Gulf News 3h

World’s richest nations ranked by natural resources — where Iran, US, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Congo and the Philippines stand

In an era where energy security and mineral dominance shape international alliances, a fresh compilation of data has unveiled the world's wealthiest nations — not by GDP, but by the staggering value of their untapped natural resources. Drawing from authoritative sources like the World Bank, IMF, an»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organized rally after Israeli warning – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO – Smoke rises following an explosion during a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on March 13, 2026. © Mohammad Mahdi Dehghani, Reuters A blast rocked a major pr»»»

UPI 4h

Trump advisor banned by Lula from visiting Brazil - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a Trump administration advisor's visa canceled over a planned visit to jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing his re-election race. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo »»»

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BBC 4h

Joining the ranks of Walt Disney - meet the director nominated for 2 Oscars for 2 different films

Being nominated for an Academy Award is a dream come true, the ultimate recognition in film that can open doors and bolster name recognition to further a successful career. But that dreamy feeling is doubled for American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir. She is nominated twice - in two separate categories »»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

PM Netanyahu appoints Dermer to lead peace talks with US and Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: By Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political Analyst Israeli Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tapped former minister and longtime aide Ron Dermer to handle the Lebanon file for the duration of the ongoing Mideast war. Dermer will reportedly be leading the talks with the U»»»

BBC 4h

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

Stephanie Baker had been celebrating her birthday with friends at a bar on Palm Jumeirah - Dubai's iconic man-made palm-shaped island lined with luxury hotels and beach clubs. But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky. Moments »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE schools and students seek clarity after India's CISCE cancels ICSE, ISC Board Exams

Dubai: Some relief, some disappointment, and a need for clearer answers. That is how students and school leaders in the UAE are responding to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations' (CISCE) decision to cancel all 2026 ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) board examinations in the »»»

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UPI 6h

USS Tripoli, 2,500 Marines headed to Middle East - UPI.com

The move bolsters the 50,000 troops and two carrier strike groups that are already in the region. The USS Tripoli, right, pictured in February sending fuel to the USS Rafael Peralta in a replenishment-at-sea, is heading to the Middle East near Iran as U.S. military commanders have asked the Pentago»»»

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BBC 6h

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

Like many exiled Iranian Kurds, Shaho Bloori, 53, hears the call of home from both the living and the dead. Two of his sisters remain in Iran, and 18 of his relatives lie buried there, killed by the regime. That includes one of his brothers, who he tells us is "forever young" - a protest singer, ex»»»

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BBC 6h

Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m

A guitar used by David Gilmour on six of Pink Floyd's albums has sold for a record $14.6m (£10.9m), making it the most expensive guitar ever sold, auction house Christie's has said. Gilmour played the 1969 Fender Stratocaster, nicknamed the 'Black Strat', on all of the British rock band's albums be»»»

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RT 7h

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

EU member states are obliged to amend the data on gender in the identification documents of citizens who have undergone a sex change, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled. The papers of transgender persons in the bloc must reflect their “lived gender” rather than their biolog»»»

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