The Peninsula 1m

Qatar’s envoy participates in Polish Deputy PM's meeting with Arab Ambassadors

Ambassador of Qatar to Poland H E Saoud bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud participated in a meeting convened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland H E Radoslaw Sikorski with several of Their Excellencies Arab ambassadors accredited to Warsaw. The meeting disc»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1m

AI reshaping jobs, but human skills remain key, says expert

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, driving both unprecedented efficiency and complex challenges, according to Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a member of Qatar F»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 2m

Israeli Strikes Kill 9 in South Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town, Lebanese state media, NNA, reported on Wednesday. Citing the health ministry, NNA said four people were killed in an "Israeli enemy raid" on the town of Ad»»»

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Sputnik 3m

US Operation Against Iran Continues, Despite Opportunities for Diplomacy - White House

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military operation against Iran continues, despite opportunities for contacts between the parties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. "As President [of the US Donald] Trump and his negotiators explore this newfound possibility of diplomacy,»»»

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Kathimerini 11m

Greece marks Independence Day with ceremonies, military parade in Athens

Greece marked the start of celebrations for its March 25, 1821 independence anniversary on Wednesday with early morning ceremonies in Athens, commemorating the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from Lycabettus Hill »»»

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BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 13m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Sputnik 15m

Cost of US Operation Against Iran Exceeds $30Bln - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cost of the US operation against Iran has exceeded $30 billion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. The portal updates data in real time and calculates the funds required to maintain personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. The calculation meth»»»

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Sputnik 15m

Hormuz Strait Blockade May Push US to Continue License on Russian Oil – Investor

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The blockade of the Hormuz Strait may push the United States to continue its license-easing sanction regime against Russian oil, Director of the Navigator Principal Investors company Kyle Shostak told Sputnik. The United States has authorized the sale of Russian crude oil and»»»

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UPI 20m

Senate Republicans again block Democrats' effort to stop Trump's Iran war - UPI.com

Senate Republicans on Tuesday evening blocked the Democrats from reining in President Donald Trump's ability to go to war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Republican senators have again backed President Donald Trump's war against Iran, blocking a Democrati»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Turkiye FM’s meeting with GCC Ambassadors

Ambassador of Qatar to the Republic of H E Turkiye Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab participated yesterday in a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye H E Hakan Fidan and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Ambassador of Jordan to the Republ»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Qatar National Library reopens to public, resumes full services

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library reopened its facilities to the public yesterday, marking the resumption of full operations and services following a temporary closure. The move comes as part of a broader return to normalcy across the country, with the library once again welcoming students, r»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Early cherry blossom bloom draws crowds in Tokyo

Dubai: Tokyo’s cherry blossom season is nearing its peak, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists eager to witness the city’s iconic spring spectacle. Parks and popular viewing spots are filling up as delicate pink and white blooms transform the capital’s landscape. According to Japan’s weather»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Tehran Rejects Trump's Talk of Negotiation, as Israel and Iran Launch Airstrikes

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's claim Washington was in negotiations to end to the war, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is domina»»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 27m

Meta ordered to pay $375 million over child exploitation in landmark verdict

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for making children vulnerable to predators and other online dangers across its platforms, marking one of the first major jury rulings on child safety in the social media era.  A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media gia»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 38m

QNB Group reaffirms net zero commitment as it publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, detailing the Group’s progress in advancing the sustainable agenda across the markets it serves, and reaffirming its commitment to the just transition of the real eco»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 38m

Commercial Bank launches CB Connect

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has announced the launch of CB Connect, a new Mobile App Direct Call Dial functionality, becoming the first bank in the region to offer customers the ability to connect instantly with a call center agent directly from the CBQ Mobile App. This innovative capability reinf»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 38m

Iran Tells UN: 'Non-Hostile' Ships Can Transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted s»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sana 45m

Finance Minister says Syria advances public wage reform funded by state resources

Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said Tuesday the government is pressing ahead with a broad overhaul of public sector wages, emphasizing that the reforms are being financed through state revenues rather than borrowing or currency issuance. Speaking in an inter»»»

sana.sy
The Peninsula 48m

Read first, then react: Academic expert on combating disinformation

Doha, Qatar: In times of geopolitical crisis, information spreads at unprecedented speed, and the risk of disinformation taking hold has never been greater. According to Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University in Qatar, Dr. Marc Owen Jones the problem is not just technolog»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 50m

General Tax Authority enables direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced the availability of the direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements service. The service aims to enable eligible entities to directly b»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 50m

45 Exoplanets Most Likely to Support Life

Astronomers have identified 45 planets that could be the best places to search for alien life. Scientists have found more than 6,000 exoplanets, or worlds outside of our own solar system. But many of them are inhospitable to any kind of life, because they are too hot, cold or otherwise dangerous. N»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 60m

Qatar property market expands as sales value climbs by 29%

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting increased activity and investor confidence across several property segments. According to Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) data and»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 1h

Iran's Hormuz trap: What to know about IRGC's naval mines deployment

Nobody knows how many naval mines were deployed by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. One estimate puts the number to "at least a dozen naval mines, possibly fewer" placed at specific points IRGC elements know in the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. What we know s»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 1h

Issa Ahmed called up to Qatar squad for World Cup camp

Doha, Qatar: Issa Ahmed has earned a call-up to Qatar’s national team training camp during the ongoing international break, as Al Annabi step up preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The inclusion comes as part of a 32-man squad named by head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the team set to assemble»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

ACL Elite West knockouts moved to Jeddah as single-leg ties

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday confirmed that all remaining knockout matches in its club competitions across the West Region will be played as single-leg ties at centralised venues, citing ongoing tensions in West Asia. The decision follows the temporary postponement »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming

Los Angeles: Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays yesterday in the TGL golf league, weeks after the 15-time major champion said that the Masters in April was not “off the table”. The 50-year-old underwent disc replacement surgery in October, the latest in a s»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

Mbappe says injury is behind him and all systems go for World Cup

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is “behind him” and there had never been a concern he would miss this year’s World Cup. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-da»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

Library Book Borrowed from Dudley in the UK Handed in Australia

It is not often that mystery surrounds the return of a library book. And at first glance, the return of one on loan from a library in the West Midlands would not seem something to cause a lot of fuss. The thing is, when the volume - borrowed from Dudley - was handed in, it was to a library 16,898 k»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Miami Hosts FII Summit on Wednesday, Eyes Role of Capital in Global Shifts

Miami will host the fourth FII PRIORITY summit from March 25 to 27 under the theme “Capital in Motion,” as global economic and geopolitical shifts accelerate and investments and ideas move faster across borders and sectors. More than 1,500 business leaders, policymakers and investors from the Unite»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 1h

Al Rayyan blank Al Shahania to reach QSL Cup semi-finals

Doha, Qatar: Ahmed Alaeddin fired a brace as Al Rayyan stormed into the QSL Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 emphatic victory over Al Shahania at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Later, Umm Salal prevailed over Second Division side Al Bidda 2-0 to advance in the revamped tournament. Al Rayyan, led by assistant»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon: Arrest Warrants Issued for Hezbollah Members over Rocket Transfers

Lebanon’s military judiciary has shifted course in handling security cases involving Hezbollah members, with the military court in Beirut interrogating four suspects in a case tied to the possession and transport of rockets and military-grade weapons. On Tuesday, two Hezbollah members appeared befo»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 1h

SK hynix says is taking steps for listing on U.S. stock market - UPI.com

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. stock market. This file photo, taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows the company's headquarters in Icheon. File Photo by Yonhap SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. s»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘Like a Threat’: What Gaza’s Latest Disarmament Proposal Includes

Sources from Hamas told Asharq Al-Awsat that its delegation received a proposal days ago to disarm the Gaza Strip, submitted by the executive body of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump. A senior Hamas source based outside Gaza said that what was presented appeared to be a “»»»

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BNE 1h

Polish retail sales grow 5% y/y in February but still disappoint

Polish retail sales grew 5% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in February, picking up from a 4.4% y/y rise in January, the statistics office GUS said on March 23. The February reading disappointed, as it came in at bel»»»

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BNE 1h

The Philippines declares national energy emergency

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

The Philippines declares national energy emergency

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

The Philippines declares national energy emergency

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

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BBC 1h

Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?

Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance. Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands. Now the D»»»

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