The Peninsula 4m

US, Ecuador sign trade deal cutting tariff rates

Quito: The United States and Ecuador have agreed to reduce tariff rates between the two nations, officials said, as countries seek to navigate US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff campaign. The agreement was signed on Friday in Washington by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ecuador»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Four Killed in Russian Air Attack on Ukraine

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure outside the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that residentia»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Son of Ousted Shah Says Ready for Iran Transition 'Under My Leadership'

The exiled son of Iran's last shah who was ousted by the 1979 revolution said on Saturday he was ready to lead a transition "as soon as the Islamic Republic falls". In a message on his social media channels, US-based Reza Pahlavi said he had already been working to select individuals both inside an»»»

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24 News Agency 12m

Sadyr Japarov meets with UIM President Raffaele Chiulli - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met withRaffaele Chiulli, President of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), on March 14. The presidential press service reported. At the meeting, the parties discussed developing cooperation in powerboating and the possibility of holding competitions un»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Two India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz: Shipping ministry

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas bound for ports in the country's west crossed the Strait of Hormuz, the South Asian country's shipping ministry said Saturday. “They crossed the Strait of Hormuz early morning safely and are en route to India,” Rajesh Kumar Sinh»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work towa»»»

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Naharnet 27m

Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

Hezbollah suffered heavy losses in a war with Israel more than a year ago, but the Iran-backed group has now regrouped only to end up fighting what it has called an "existential battle" and which some warn could be its last. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the militant gro»»»

Sputnik 27m

Gas Reserves in European Storage Facilities Hit Season Low of 29.1% - Gazprom

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas reserves in European underground storage facilities (UGS) have reached their lowest level since the start of the withdrawal season at 29.1%, Russian gas giant Gazprom stated on Saturday. "Gas withdrawal from European underground storage facilities continues, according to Gas »»»

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RT 32m

Germany would be top destination for Iranians fleeing war – report

Most Iranians fleeing the war, should the US and Israel choose to continue their aggression, would likely head for Germany, a Berlin-based research institute has predicted. The continued unrest in the country with a population of over 90 million has sparked concerns of mass migration flows to the E»»»

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Gulf News 36m

Flight cancelled? Here’s what OFWs travelling to the Middle East should do

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) travel regularly between the Philippines and the Middle East to return to their jobs. However, flight cancellations can disrupt these journeys, especially during unprecedented circumstances. According to flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), these cancellat»»»

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BBC 40m

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

Kaley would look at Instagram until she fell asleep. She would wake up in the middle of the night to check her notifications. She would open the app as soon as she woke up. One day, she spent 16 hours on Instagram. "I stopped engaging with my family because I was spending all my time on social medi»»»

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BBC 43m

Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has called on Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf states, in a rare appeal to its key ally. In a statement, the Tehran-backed group urged its "brothers in Iran to avoid targeting neighbouring countries", saying all regional nations should co-operate "to preserve the b»»»

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BBC 43m

More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

More US Marines and warships are expected to be deployed to the Middle East, two officials confirmed to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The officials said the reinforcements were to come from an amphibious ready group and its Marine expeditionary unit, with one official adding that the group would »»»

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BBC 43m

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

Donald Trump has said the US military has bombed a small island off the coast of Iran - home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country's economic lifeline. The US president said Kharg Island's military facilities were "totally obliterated" but that it had held off targeting its oil inf»»»

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BBC 46m

Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested

Cocaine estimated to be worth €5.25m (£4.56m) has been seized in the Republic of Ireland. Gardai (Irish police) carried out a number of searches on vehicles and a business premises in County Monaghan on Friday. A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested. The seized drugs will be sent to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 48m

Bulgaria in Strong Position on Gas and Oil Supplies, Says Foreign Minister

Bulgaria is in a better position compared with other European countries regarding gas and oil supplies, as it relies far less on petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, with the main deliveries coming via the Black Sea, said caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky on Darik Radio, comme»»»

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Naharnet 52m

Axios: Israel plans major incursion, Boulos tasked with Lebanon-Israel talks file

Israel is planning to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure, Israeli and U.S. officials told U.S. news portal Axios. This could be the largest Israeli ground invasion of Leban»»»

The Peninsula 1h

UAE air defences engage 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: UAE air defenses intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones today, March 14, 2026. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated this adding that since the start of the Iranian aggression, the country has dealt with 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,600 drones. These attacks h»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Powers of MP Shairbek Tashiev terminated ahead of schedule - | 24.KG

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has revoked the parliamentary mandate of Shairbek Tashiev. The decision was adopted at a commission meeting today, March 14. The ID of the Zhogorku Kenesh deputy issued to Shairbek Tashiev has been declared invalid. Earlier today, Tashiev submitted a le»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Defense Minister Says War with Iran Entering 'Decisive Phase'

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday the war with Tehran was entering a "decisive phase", praising US strikes on what Washington called military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub. "The global and regional struggle against Iran, led by US President Donald Trump and Israeli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Urges Caution on Bulgaria’s Possible Accession to Board of Peace

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky told Darik Radio here on Saturday that Bulgaria’s potential ratification of accession to the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by the United States, could commit the country to financial obligations and possible future actions whose scope remains unc»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli shells hit UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon

Israeli shells hit a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon on Friday, state media reported, as Israel and Hezbollah fought their latest war. "Israeli shells fell inside the headquarters of UNIFIL forces' Nepalese battalion, in the town of Mays al-Jabal," Lebanon's state-run National »»»

24 News Agency 1h

Zhylkychy Zhakypov awarded title of Academician of Turkic World Academy of Arts - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz artist Zhylkychy Zhakypov has been awarded the title of Academician of the Academy of Arts of the Turkic World. Sultan Raev, Secretary General of TURKSOY, told 24.kg news agency. The award was presented to Zhakypov by Sakit Mammadov, President of the Turkic World Academy of Arts, People’s Ar»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Shairbek Tashiev submits letter of resignation from parliamentary seat - | 24.KG

Deputy Shairbek Tashiev has submitted a letter of resignation from his parliamentary seat. Own sources informed 24.kg news agency. According to their information, a meeting of the Central Election Commission is scheduled for today, at which the issue of revoking Tashiev’s seat will be considered. M»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iran threatened Saturday to reduce U.S.-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis. Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hu»»»

Naharnet 1h

Lebanese-American synagogue attacker killed by 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'

The man accused of ramming his pickup truck into a synagogue and setting it ablaze in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, died from a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," an FBI official told reporters Friday. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was originally born in Le»»»

Gulf News 2h

Cuban leader confirms talks with US

Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jaile»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Macron Urges Israel to Hold 'Direct Talks' with Lebanon amid More War Casualties

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said Lebanon was ready to engage in "direct talks" with Israel and offered to host negotiations in Paris. "The Lebanese government has signaled its willingness to engage in direct talks with Israel," he said on X. "France is ready to facilitate these tal»»»

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BBC 2h

Pensioner dies after being hit by bus

A man who was knocked down by a bus in County Wicklow has died. It happened on Station Road, Bray, on Thursday at around 18:00 local time. After the collision, the man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries. Gardaí (Irish police) said he died in hospital on Fr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines to cut airport fees as jet fuel prices surge

Dubai: The Philippines has ordered a reduction in airport charges in a bid to ease the burden of passengers as jet fuel prices surge due to tensions in the Middle East. According to Giovanni Lopez, the country’s acting transportation secretary, he has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Ph»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hamas urges Iran to stop 'targeting neighboring countries'

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. In a rare appeal, Hamas also urged the international community to take steps to end the war that has»»»

Gulf News 2h

Philippine airlines suspends Mideast flights until March 28

Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has temporarily suspended several flights connecting Manila with major Middle East destinations including Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha until March 28. In its advisory, PAL has noted that the move is a precautionary measure amid the evolving geopolitical situ»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Five US Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Air Base: Report 14-03-2026 12:34 PM Five US Air Force refueling planes»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Macron urges Israel to hold 'direct talks' with Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said Lebanon was ready to engage in "direct talks" with Israel and offered to host negotiations in Paris. "The Lebanese government has signalled its willingness to engage in direct talks with Israel," he said on X. "France is ready to facilitate these ta»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Central Election Commission Provides Update on Voting Machines and Preparations for April 19 Snap General Elections

Deputy Chair and spokesperson of the Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC), Rositsa Mateva, told NOVA TV here on Saturday that around 100–150 voting machines require replacement parts, while approximately 1,000 machines are missing some accessories such as battery cables, power extensions, or»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Blast Lightly Damages Jewish School in Amsterdam

An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday, in what the city's mayor described as "a deliberate attack against the Jewish community". The explosion at the school in an upscale residential neighborhood on the south side of Amsterdam damaged a rainpipe and charred an »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Germany’s fiscal expansion marks a turning point for economic growth: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's macroeconomic outlook is improving, supported by fiscal expansion, an emerging recovery in manufacturing and more accommodative monetary conditions. While structural obstacles remain, the policy shift should mark the beginning of a better g»»»

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RT 3h

Iran war: Operation Epic Fury sparks MAGA revolt and deep US divisions

The night of February 28-March 1, 2026, will be remembered by all those who followed the news in real time. At 1:15 AM EST, seated in the White House Situation Room, US President Donald Trump said, “Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts. Good luck.” Those nine words signaled the launch of the »»»

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France24 3h

Focus - Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Since the 2017 embargo, one of Qatar’s greatest nightmares has been that a war or geopolitical crisis would isolate Doha from the rest of the world. In late February, renewed tensions following the Israeli-American offensive against Iran brought these concerns to the fore once again. Over the past »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump prepares for high-stakes meeting with Xi amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Washington: Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit. Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aim»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US-Israel war on Iran: Arab towns in north Israel decry lack of shelters

Sakhnin: Threatened by volleys of Hezbollah rockets and missiles from Iran, residents of Arab towns in northern Israel are complaining about a lack of public shelters. "The state is obliged to build public shelters so that the entire population has access to safe havens," Mazen Ghanayem, mayor of t»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Is Burhan Heading for a Showdown with Sudan’s Islamists?

The designation of Sudan’s Islamists as a terrorist entity places the country’s military leadership before difficult and narrowing choices, particularly as these currents are deeply embedded within the ruling system and wield growing influence in decision-making circles, including inside the milita»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MoI reiterates call to avoid sharing rumours

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated its call for the public to rely only on official sources of information and refrain from sharing rumours, in a post on X. The Ministry called for strict adherence to information issued by official authorities and urged the public to refrain»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran’s war strategy puts pressure on Trump

Paris: US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines. The initial US victory in killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei has given way to a conflict that Washington »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Mideast turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Oslo: Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to wor»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Foreign Suspect Arrested for Inciting Terrorism Admits to Visiting Ukrainian Websites - FSB

MOSCOW, March 14 - A foreign national detained in the Tambov Region for inciting acts of terrorism has admitted to visiting Ukrainian websites, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed. Earlier in the day, a foreign national was arrested in the Russian Tambov Region for using the Telegra»»»

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France24 4h

How will Russia benefit from US decision to ease oil sanctions?

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russian oil, letting shipments already at sea continue until early April in the aim of calming global markets amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine and European leaders criticised the move, saying it undermined peace efforts. The Unit»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel Isolates South Lebanon with Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

Israel on Friday began striking targets belonging to the Lebanese state and said it intended to hit civilian facilities, as preparations continued for a ground operation in the south. Early signs of the operation appeared as limited, temporary incursions that expanded on Friday toward the outskirts»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE traffic alert: Dubai RTA announces temporary diversions

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary diversion of traffic from Sheikh Rashid Street towards 2nd December Street, from the bridge to the Commercial Centre Roundabout. Traffic on Al Majlis Street heading to the roundabout will be redirected towards Qasr Khayran Street unt»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Details of death of deputy head of Bailiffs Service in Chon-Aryk reported - | 24.KG

New details have emerged regarding the death of Kubanychbek Kapalov, deputy head of the Bailiffs Service under the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan, whose body was found in a car in the village of Chon-Aryk. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department, on March 13, 2026, a report was»»»

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