Al Awsat 11m

China's Premier Vows to Expand Global 'Trade Pie'

China's number two leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the global "trade pie" by further opening up, state media reported, while he slammed unilateralism from certain countries. Many of China's key trading partners have increasingly called on Beijing to reduce it»»»

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Sputnik 23m

Putin's Envoy Dmitriev Sees Fuel Crisis in EU, UK in 2-3 Weeks

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for supplying oil and liquefied natural gas from the Persian Gulf to the global market, has been effectively halted. As a result, fuel prices are rising in most countries. Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the s»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

EU Urges Reduced Gas-storage Target

The European Commission on Saturday urged EU member countries to lower their target for filling natural gas storage in the coming months, to alleviate price pressures caused by the war in the Middle East. EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen sent a letter asking to "consider reducing your filling t»»»

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Al Awsat 47m

Refiners in India, Elsewhere in Asia Look to Buy Iranian Oil after US Waives Sanctions

Indian refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, traders said on Saturday. Three Indian refining sources said they will buy »»»

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Al Awsat 47m

Israel Bombs Central Tehran; Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Open Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Iranian Republic doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered an»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Travel update: Kuwait Airways to resume Cairo flights via Saudi Arabia

Kuwait Airways (KA) announced Saturday that it will resume scheduled flights to and from Cairo via Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia starting Thursday, March 26. According to KUNA, Kuwait Airways will operate four weekly flights on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Transit visas and special»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Trump threatens Iran: 48-hour ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz

Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, injuring dozens and damaging buildings near the country’s main nuclear research centre. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Horm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25 percent amid soaring oil prices

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 percent on Sunday, the second increase in two weeks, as the country prepared for more impact from the war in the Middle East. Regular petrol was increased to 398 rupees ($1.30) per litre, up from 317 rupees, while diesel, the fuel commonly used for public transpor»»»

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Sputnik 1h

IAEA Says Received No Reports of Damage to Nuclear Center in Southern Israel

There have been no reports of damage to the nuclear research center in the city of Dimona in southern Israel, with no abnormal radiation levels recorded in the area of ​​the facility, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. "The IAEA is aware of reports of an incident in the city of Dim»»»

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France24 1h

US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional

A US judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon’s controversial media access policy violated constitutional protections, restoring journalists’ credentials after major outlets refused to comply. The decision marks a significant victory for press freedom, underscoring the public’s right to diverse repo»»»

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France24 1h

Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports amid TSA funding impasse

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned he may deploy ICE agents to US airports if Congress fails to fund airport security. The move comes as TSA staff face a second missed paycheck in a 36-day partial government shutdown, raising fears of travel disruption. Critics question ICE’s suitability for»»»

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France24 1h

Washington sends conflicting signals as war rages on in the Middle East

As the Iran conflict enters its fourth week, strikes on nuclear sites and a reported attack on a US-UK base signal further escalation. With no clear exit in sight, fears are mounting of wider instability and humanitarian fallout. “The attack on Diego Garcia is an escalation… it’s a joint US-UK base»»»

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France24 1h

Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'

The iran war is showing "no signs of abating" following a missile strike by Tehran on Dimona, a town in southern Israel housing a nuclear facility, FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert said in an analysis. There appears to be no "exit tunnel" in sight with Iran seemingly as determined as ever to retali»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected across UAE this week

Abu Dhabi: Unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue across the UAE today and over the coming days, with forecasts pointing to cloud formation, rainfall in scattered areas, strong winds and possible thunderstorms as a low-pressure system affects the country. According to the National Ce»»»

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Gulf News 2h

India lifts domestic airfare caps, giving relief to airlines

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced it will withdraw temporary fare caps on domestic flights starting Monday, March 23. The decision ends the price-control regime introduced several months ago to manage volatility in the aviation sector. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»

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RT 2h

Western silence allows Israel to get away with killing journalists

On March 19, RT war correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured by an Israeli strike meters from where they stood in southern Lebanon. Sweeney was on camera reporting on recent Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese towns and infrastructure when he heard the sound of an»»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Kazakhstan no longer paying even lip service to democracy, say analysts

Much of the commentary on Kazakhstan’s adoption of a new constitution in a referendum last week is nothing short of scathing. Serik Beysembaev, writing for Carnegie, concludes that if the observer “peels away the rhetoric”»»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025

Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

President Donald Trump frequently contradicts himself, sometimes within the same speech, social media post, or even sentence. On Friday, he sent a torrent of mixed signals about the Iran war, raising questions about the conflict’s direction and his administration’s strategy. During this period, Tru»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE responds to missile and drone threats from Iran

The UAE says its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country were caused by air defence systems intercepting the missile»»»

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RT 4h

How the EU is targeting Viktor Orban before the Hungarian election

Three weeks out from the most consequential European election of the year, the EU has aimed every weapon in its arsenal at Hungary, as Brussels prepares for its best shot yet at taking out Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban’s animosity toward the EU establishment runs deep. For more than a decade, »»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

US senator urges Congress to stop funding the war on Lebanon, says Israel killed over 1000, 20 % children – Ya Libnan

Share: U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who represents the state of Massachusetts called for “attention to Lebanon,” noting that “U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have started a regional war in the Middle East, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe.»»»

Gulf News 4h

Why the historic release of global oil reserves may not be enough to curb prices

Following last week’s targeting of key energy facilities in the region — and Iran’s overt attacks on a major liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar, the largest in the world, as well as oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait — oil prices continued to rise on Thursday. The strikes on energy infr»»»

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UPI 4h

Georgia woman who took abortion pills charged with murder - UPI.com

A woman in Georgia has been charged with murder after she took an abortion medication and went to the hospital with abdominal pain, where police said she delivered a 22- to 24-week-old fetus that survived for about an hour. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A woman i»»»

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BBC 6h

A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

Since 2019, a secularism law in Quebec has barred some public sector workers, like judges, police officers and teachers, from wearing religious attire at work. Now, the country's highest court is preparing to consider its future. Lisa Robicheau describes her life as "stuck between a rock and a hard»»»

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BBC 6h

Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences. On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni sat at the mic between a popular rapper and a personal trainer-turned-podcaster to urge Italians to vote for a judicial system she promis»»»

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BBC 7h

The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul sat uneasily in her chair during a live interview on ABC's Good Morning America this week, caught between trying to promote her turn in the network's new series of The Bachelorette and addressing fresh domestic violence allegations lodged against her by her ex-boyfri»»»

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BBC 7h

Iranian strike hits near Israeli nuclear facility after Tehran says its site targeted

An Iranian missile strike has hit the town of Dimona in southern Israel, near to a nuclear facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was not aware of any damage to the nuclear research facility located about eight miles (13km) outside Dimona. Iranian state TV said the strike w»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Flexible payment plans keep Dubai property market active

Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a more measured phase, with buyers taking time to assess global developments while developers adjust strategies to keep transactions moving without compromising pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Recent activity suggests»»»

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UPI 7h

Hundreds of thousands protest Czech government in Prague - UPI.com

More than 200,000 p protested on Saturday in the in Prague, Czech Republic, to defend democratic values and civic engagement while pushing back against media pressure, defense cuts and the erosion of state institutions there. Photo by Martin Divisek/EPA March 21 (UPI) -- More than 200,000 people pr»»»

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BBC 8h

Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran

Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump's public comments often seemingly contradicted by realities on the ground. The war is "very complete, pretty much", Trump has said, but new Amer»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

MoI renews call to curb vehicle noise

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated the importance of complying with regulations governing vehicle noise levels as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and preserve community tranquillity. The ministry stated that all vehicles, including cars and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

IEA warns of six-month oil disruption

Agencies New York The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could trigger the largest disruption in the history of the global oil market, potentially taking six months to restore normal flows of oil and gas fromthe Gulf. The IEA »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

DEPUTY PM MEETS TURKISH FM

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments and security updates in the region, and asp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Transparent regulatory framework, pro-business governance, predictable legal systems sustain Qatar’s investment climate

Industry experts note that Qatar’s transparent regulatory framework, pro-business governance, and predictable legal systems remain key pillars underpinning its investment climate. These strengths have enabled the country to maintain stability and investor trust even during periods of regional uncer»»»

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RT 9h

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 48: Fabricating the war story – Iran ploy patched into plausibility

The battlefield determines who prevails. Yet long before that verdict is rendered, another contest unfolds: over how the war itself is to be understood. From a plurality of competing explanations, a single narrative, or at least a dominant theme, gradually crystallizes and comes to define the confl»»»

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BBC 9h

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

US President Donald Trump has threatened to send agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide security at airports, unless a deal is reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do »»»

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UPI 9h

Trump: Send ICE to do TSA work; Musk offers to pay salaries - UPI.com

Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay for more than a month. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to send U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to cover for the Transportatio»»»

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UPI 10h

Robert S. Mueller III, who investigated Trump, led FBI, dies at 81 - UPI.com

1 of 6 | Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in July 2019. Mueller died Friday at age 81. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- Former FBI director and special counsel inve»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Former FBI chief Robert Mueller dies age 81

Washington: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president. US media reported that Mueller died late Friday, citing a family statement, but did not specify a loc»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Axios: Trump's team planning for potential Iran peace talks

After three weeks of war, the Trump administration has begun initial discussions on the next phase and what peace talks with Iran might look like, a U.S. official and a source with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" the war, though U.S. o»»»

Naharnet 11h

Zamir says 'no more containment' in Lebanon, only 'initiative and attack'

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said Saturday that "the Northern Command has approved plans to continue the fighting" against Hezbollah. "There will be no more containment, only initiative and attack," Zamir said. "We won't return to the policy of (fighting) rounds and limited escalation in Lebanon a»»»