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UAE students, schools react to CBSE Class 12 evaluation scheme: Will internal marks reflect true potential?

Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»

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UPI 36m

Lightning bolts on Jupiter 500 times as powerful as on Earth - UPI.com

In December 2020, NASA's Juno mission caught the visible glow from a bolt of lightning in a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. Photo by NASA NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for 10 years. During that time, it has studied the huge storms on the planet, such as the Great Red Spot, whic»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Kuwait: Service building of power station, water desalination plant damaged in Iranian attack

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity has reported that the service building in one of its power stations and water desalination plants was damaged due to an Iranian attack on the State of Kuwait, according to the official news agency. KUNA reported the Ministry's official spokesperson, Fatima Hayat, as»»»

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UPI 48m

Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid - UPI.com

Department of Homeland Security agents are pictured Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York City as part of ICE sending agents to assist TSA agents as roughly 50,000 employees continue to work without pay over the ongoing government shutdown because of disagreements about immigration enforcement. »»»

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RT 52m

Yemen’s Houthis announce entry into Middle Eastern conflict

Yemen’s Houthi armed forces announced their formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East, firing several missiles at Israel. The group, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north, has stayed out of the action since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Februar»»»

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Iran claims destruction of US spy plane in strike on Saudi airbase

A key US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft has been “100% destroyed” in an Iranian missile and drone strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. The spy plane was hit along with several other US jets during Frida»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province

NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Sunday’s drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated that Guterres called for »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences respond to missile threats

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems responded to a missile threat, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts to residents across the country. Residents were advised to remain in safe locations and follow official updates as defence systems managed the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns

Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UK forces destroy 7 Iranian attack drones in one night amid Middle East tensions

The RAF Regiment Gunners successfully engaged and destroyed 7 one-way Iranian attack drones overnight using ground-based counter-drone systems, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. In its March 29 operational update on defensive missions in the Middle East, the ministry also stated the mission »»»

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UPI 2h

Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com

The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Billionaire Naguib Sawiris spotlights the UAE’s strength

In a world often clouded by geopolitical uncertainties, stories of forward-thinking leaders who see opportunity amid challenges shine like beacons of hope. One such inspiring moment comes from Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, a towering figure in global business, who recently highlighted the re»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states

CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Cherif claims Al Shaqab Cup with thrilling five-star Grand Prix triumph

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed the prestigious Al Shaqab Cup with victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m class in the finale at Al Shaqab on Sunday. Riding 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at the Longines Outdoor Arena»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan

Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

ICBF organises mega blood donation camp, draws over 230 volunteers

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»

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UPI 3h

Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger - UPI.com

A federal judge put the merger of Nexstar and Tegna -- which would create a company that can reach about 60% of U.S. households through 260 local television stations -- on hold for two weeks after DirecTV challenged the merger in court under federal antitrust laws. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Marc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar University opens applications for CCQ Summer 2026 courses

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

NPC & DIFI sign demographic, social issues research collaboration MoU

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding research collaboration on demographic and social issues, with the aim of exchanging expertise and enhancing cooper»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Hundreds attend funeral for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan

Share: Three journalists killed by an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon on Saturday were laid to rest on Sunday near Beirut. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence, and Lebanese authorities denounced a “war cri»»»

Al Manar 4h

Iran Says US Universities in Region “Legitimate Targets” after Enemy Attack on Iranian University

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said universities of the occupying regime of ‘Israel’ and the US in the West Asia region are legitimate targets for Iran after US-Israeli invaders attacked Iranian universities. The full text of the IRGC statement is as follows: Announcement No. 50 of Oper»»»

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Sana 4h

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

GCC Secretary-General, Canadian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand discussed Iranian attacks on GCC states and their impact on regional and international security in a meeting on Sunday. During the meeting, Albudaiwi reaffirm»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 56 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statem»»»

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“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»

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Sana 4h

Buildex 2026 to open in Damascus with 630 companies from 41 countries

Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – The 24th edition of the international construction exhibition Buildex will open in Damascus on June 10 with the participation of 630 companies from 41 countries, organizers said on Sunday. The five-day event, held at the Damascus Fairgrounds under the patronage of the Mi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925

Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters carried out at 10:00 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a raid on an “Israeli” force positioned near the Husayniyah of Maroun Al-Ras border town, engaging it with light and medium weapons, sniper rifles, and direct rocket shells, resulting in the destruction of a Merkava tank and causing casualties among the force, leaving them killed and wounded: statement 54 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters carried out at 10:00 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a raid on an “Israeli” force positioned near the Husayniyah of M»»»

Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the reservoir of the town of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 55 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the reservoir of the town of Qantara with artillery sh»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue

Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 6:20 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Qantara town with a missile barrage: statement 51 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 5:10 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, an “Israeli” enemy army infrastructure in Katzrin settlement in the occupied Syrian Golan with a missile barrage: statement 52 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 5:10 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with artillery shells: statement 53 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 5h

Artemis II crew, rocket ready for launch this week in Florida - UPI.com

1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on the launch pad at Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA said on Sunday that they are looking at an 80% chance for weather that will allow Artemis II to launch on April 1. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 29 (UPI) -- NA»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan

DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Ministry temporarily shuts three food establishments in March for regulatory violations

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has ordered the temporary administrative closure of three food establishments in Qatar during the month of March, due to violations of applicable food safety laws and regulations. Gorkha Meat Trading Company, located in Al Shahaniya Municipality, was ordere»»»

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Al Manar 6h

After spotting a force from the Israeli enemy army positioned inside a house on the outskirts of the town of Beit Leef, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 20:00 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a drone strike and achieved direct hits: statement 46 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Libya Herald 6h

CBL signs contract to print LD 30 billion of new LD-20 denominations – more denominations, including LD 50, to be printed this year

An anonymous ‘‘Central Bank of Libya (CBL) official’’ briefed local Arabic-language media yesterday that the CBL had signed a new contract the previous day with a printing company worth 30 billion dinars of the “20 dinars” denomination. This comes in addition to the previous contracts worth 60 bill»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot

Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 8:30 AM on Sunday, 29-03-2026 a Merkava tank on Al-Sala’ Hill in Al-Qantara town with an attack glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:30 AM on Sunday, 29-03-2026 a Merkava tank in Al-Qantara town square with a loitering glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:30 AM on Sunday, 29-03-2026 a Merkava tank in Al-Qantara town square with a loitering glider and»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Smolyan Candidates of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Meet Residents of Dospat, Borino and Devin Municipalities

Candidates from the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) list in Smolyan - Mihal Kambarev, Filip Marinov and Vladimir Deliev, visited the Rhodope villages of Zmeitsa, Borino, Grohotno and Lyaskovo, the coalition's Smolyan organisation said on Sunday. The tour across settlements in the »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works stolen from Italian museum

Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police said Sunday. Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks overnight last Sunday into Monday, a carabinieri spokesman to»»»

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