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Iran Missile Fire Kills Two in Central Israel

An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, with the national railway company announcing shrapnel impact disrupted train services. Authorities reported that falling munitions had hit multiple sites in central Israel in the overnight bar»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran to Hold Funeral for Slain Security Chief as It Vows Vengeance

Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike. A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations interce»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gulf News Edufair returns for its 10th edition in Dubai

Gulf News Edufair is back for its 10th edition, bringing together leading universities, education institutions, and career experts. The three-day event will take place from May 8-10 at The H Dubai Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, giving students, parents, and professionals a practical platform to explor»»»

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France24 1h

Iran to hold funeral for security chief Larijani amid revenge attacks on Israel

Iran will on Wednesday hold a funeral for former security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, while the Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles at central Israel as retaliation for his killing. Two people were killed by Iranian missiles near Isr»»»

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France24 1h

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief killed in an Israeli air strike?

Iran's Supreme National Security Council late on Tuesday confirmed Israeli claims that the country's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed. Larijani, a long-time regime insider, rose to prominence after Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s death, becoming one of the country’s key figures in the war again»»»

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France24 1h

Focus - Decades of deployment: America's extensive military presence in the Middle East

As yet another war rages in the Middle East, we take a closer look at the United States' military presence across the region. It's a presence that stretches back decades, but took on heightened visibility during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, when both those nations began targeting oil tankers and»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure

LONDON — Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.Prices rebounded from the previous day's decline, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said stockpiles coul»»»

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UPI 13h

Argentina faces Iran threat after Milei's critical remarks - UPI.com

A man enters the headquarters of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Aid Society in Buenos Aires, in 2018. It was the site of the country's deadliest terrorist attack, a bombing in 1994. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- Diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Iran escalated after Irani»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Two men in Kenyan court for ant-smuggling

Nairobi: Two men appeared in a Nairobi court on Tuesday accused of attempting to smuggle thousands of ants to China, a lucrative trade exposed last year in the east African country. Chinese national Zhang Kequn was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last week with more than 2»»»

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UPI 17h

2 dead, 13 ill in outbreak of meningitis at University of Kent - UPI.com

Students are being offered vaccines as two people have died and 13 others are ill from a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, England. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Two people have died out of 15 cases of bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent in »»»

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DW 17h

Who holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?

BusinessGlobal issuesWho holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?Nik MartinIran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But what exactly are strategic reserves, and who holds the world's biggest crisis-ready supplies? https»»»

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BBC 1d

Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon

Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim of strengthening the defence of Israeli border c»»»

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The Peninsula 17.03. 07:19

Leaders Al Sadd seek quick rebound against Al Arabi in QSL title race

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini has urged his players to bounce back strongly from their shock defeat to Umm Salal as the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race tightens heading into the final rounds. Al Sadd’s stunning 5-2 loss to Umm Salal allowed closest challengers Al Shamal and Al Ghar»»»

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France24 17.03. 05:56

Cuba hit by massive islandwide blackout as power grid crisis deepens

Cuba suffered another nationwide power outage on Monday after its electrical grid collapsed, the third major blackout in four months. The shutdown underscores the island’s worsening energy crisis, with ageing infrastructure, fuel shortages and economic turmoil leaving millions of people facing prol»»»

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BNE 17.03. 05:21

Warning of potential nuclear risk in Iran echoes Putin’s Ukraine war rhetoric

A senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has warned that escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could lead to the “truly catastrophic” scenario of nuclear weapons use, drawing renewed attention to how nuclear threats have increasingly surfaced in geopolitical crises since Russia’s invasio»»»

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BNE 17.03. 05:21

Warning of potential nuclear risk in Iran echoes Putin’s Ukraine war rhetoric

A senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has warned that escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could lead to the “truly catastrophic” scenario of nuclear weapons use, drawing renewed attention to how nuclear threats have increasingly surfaced in geopolitical crises since Russia’s invasio»»»

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Al Manar 17.03. 00:52

At 18:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted radar sites and control rooms at the Ramat David Air Base in northern occupied Palestine with a squadron of attack drones: statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 18:00 on Monday, 16/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted radar sites and control rooms at the Ramat David Air Base in northern »»»

Qatar Tribune 16.03. 22:59

Al Sadd face Al Arabi tonight as Shamal seek win against Al Duhail

Tribune News Network Doha Leaders Al Sadd face Al Arabi challenge in their round 19 match of the Qatar Stars League to be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Defending champions Al Sadd’s ten-game winning streak was snapped by Umm Salal in the previous round where the Wolves suf»»»

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Naharnet 16.03. 19:00

Hezbollah says launched rockets, drones at north Israel city

Hezbollah said it launched an attack on Monday targeting the northern Israeli city of Nahariya, where Israeli first responders reported a man was wounded. Hezbollah said in a statement that its fighters targeted Nahariya "with a barrage of rockets and a swarm of attack drones". Israel's Magen David»»»

The Peninsula 16.03. 18:28

Chelsea fined £10.75 mn for historical financial breaches

London: Chelsea were fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and received a suspended one-year transfer ban on Monday in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules. The Blues avoided a points deduction after self-reporting the undisclosed payments of more than £47 million under former ow»»»

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Business-review 16.03. 12:43

America House Bucharest reconfirms BREEAM In-Use “Outstanding” rating

America House, the landmark office building located at Victoriei Square, in CBD area, Bucharest, has successfully reconfirmed its BREEAM International In-Use “Outstanding” rating, reaffirming its position among the highest-performing sustainable office buildings in Romania and internationally. The »»»

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UPI 16.03. 08:12

On This Day, March 16: Congress establishes West Point - UPI.com

On March 16, 1802, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. 1 of 5 | President George W. Bush watches the graduates throw up their hats at Michie Stadium for the 2006 Graduation Ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on May »»»

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France24 16.03. 05:52

Trump’s call for allies to secure Strait of Hormuz brings no promises

US President Donald Trump's call to world powers to send their warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint received tepid responses on Sunday as Gulf Arab states reported new missile and drone attacks. Iran's foreign minister denied Trump's claim that Tehran wan»»»

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Al Awsat 15.03. 17:55

Israel Says ‘No Interceptor Shortage’ After Reports of Scarcity as Iranian Missiles Injure at Least 8

An Israeli military source on Sunday denied media reports that Israel was running low on missile interceptors crucial to its air defenses, adding that the army was "continuously monitoring the situation". Citing US officials, news outlet Semafor had reported that Israel had informed the United Stat»»»

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Al Awsat 14.03. 18:15

Dutch Authorities Seek 2 Suspects in Blast Outside Amsterdam Jewish School

Dutch authorities were hunting Saturday for two people suspected of setting off an explosion outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The mayor denounced the attack as a cowardly act of aggression against the city's Jewish community. A City Hall statement said the overnight blast against the outer wal»»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 14.03. 17:42

Trump is fighting the Fremen in Iran

“He who can destroy a thing, controls the thing,” said Paul Atreides, the protagonist, played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch’s version of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi film Dune. “He who controls the spice controls the universe!” »»»

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Al Manar 14.03. 11:47

White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe White House Advisor Calls for Exit of Iran War: Continued Escalation “Could Be Catastrophic” 14-03-2026 12:38 PM David Sacks, US president'»»»

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BBC 13.03. 23:06

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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UPI 13.03. 18:07

Fourth quarter GDP growth revised down to 0.7% - UPI.com

Gas prices rise in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Tuesday. The economic effects of the violence in Iran -- which controls much of the world's oil -- come as the United States's GDP weakens. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. gross domestic product rose at a inflation-ad»»»

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DW 13.03. 13:56

Who holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?

BusinessGlobal issuesWho holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?Nik MartinIran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But what exactly are strategic reserves and who holds the world's biggest crisis-ready supplies? https:»»»

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Al Awsat 13.03. 12:35

Snow Geese Take Off for the Arctic in Mesmerizing Sunrise Display

A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir. The mesmerizing display, about an hour after sunrise, was over almost as soon as it began. The »»»

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Gulf News 13.03. 10:31

Laser defence race heats up: Can light beams stop drone swarms?

High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a potential game-changer in defending oil facilities, military bases and critical infrastructure against the growing threat of drones and missiles in the Middle East. Unlike traditional interceptor systems such as Patriot missiles — which can cost»»»

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Al Awsat 13.03. 08:23

Thousands of Chinese Boats Mass at Sea, Raising Questions

Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict. Monitoring ship-tracking data on Christmas Day, Jason Wang could tell somet»»»

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Gulf News 13.03. 04:06

Thiel brings his 'Antichrist' lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

ROME: One of the hottest tickets in the Vatican's backyard these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel. The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universiti»»»

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BBC 12.03. 15:07

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

The US-Israel war with Iran has made startlingly clear how much the world relies on energy from the Gulf region. Since the conflict began, the price of oil has soared and is currently trading at over a third higher at $100 a barrel, pushed up by air strikes on shipping and energy infrastructure, an»»»

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BBC 12.03. 13:27

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

Democrats in the US Senate have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the strike on a primary school in Iran that Iranian officials say killed 168 people, including about 110 children. US media have reported that US military investigators believe American forces were lik»»»

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Middle East Observer 12.03. 10:18

Renewables beating coal and nuclear power on costs

NEW YORK – Lazard Ltd has released its annual in-depth analyses comparing the costs of energy from various generation technologies and of energy storage technologies for different applications. Lazard’s latest annual Levelized Cost of Energy Analysis shows a continued decline in the cost of generat»»»

The Peninsula 12.03. 08:11

Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Indian Wells, United States: Novak Djokovic was ousted by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells. World number one Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the last eight of the Masters 1000 event for the fifth straight ye»»»

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The Peninsula 12.03. 07:16

QSL resumes as title race and top-four battle heat up

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) resumes today with Round 18 matches after a brief suspension caused by regional tensions, as teams return to action for the decisive phase of the season. The pause resulted in the postponement of two Round 17 fixtures - Qatar SC vs Al Shamal and Al Arabi vs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11.03. 22:46

Everyone in Qatar is working hard to ensure safety: Coach Martins ahead of QSL tie

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Stars League will be back in action on Thursday after a brief pause, and Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said the players and staff are quite reassured after worries due to the recent regional scenario. The Portuguese coach while speaking to the media on eve of th»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 11.03. 17:10

No: 42, 11 March 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, to Türkiye

H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, will pay a visit to Türkiye on 12 March 2026.»»»

Al Awsat 11.03. 08:42

Thousands of Authors Publish ‘Empty’ Book to Protest AI Using their Work

Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms using their work without permission. About 10,000 writers have contributed to Don’t Steal This Book, in which the only content is a list of their names. Copie»»»

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