Al Awsat 9m

Turkish Cenbank Total Reserves Fell $55 billion Since War Began

The Turkish Central Bank's total reserves fell by a hefty $22 billion last week to $155.5 billion, bringing their declines since the start of the Iran war to $55 billion, bankers said, Reuters reported. They said the central bank sold $18 billion in foreign exchange last week, meaning its total for»»»

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Al Awsat 9m

Rubio Says US Hopeful after Private Talks with Iran Officials

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced hope for working with elements within Iran's government, saying the United States privately had received positive messages, AFP reported. Rubio said there were internal "fractures" inside the Iran and that the United States hoped that figures with »»»

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Naharnet 16m

Report: Iran told Hezbollah to reject Aoun's initiative

Iran has linked Lebanon to its front against Israel and made its inclusion in negotiations for a ceasefire a precondition for any agreement. In remarks to An-Nahar newspaper, diplomatic sources revealer that when President Joseph Aoun presented his initiative for negotiations, Tehran "instructed He»»»

Al Awsat 33m

Lebanon Judge Completes Investigation into Port Blast

Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar has completed his investigation into the 2020 Beirut port blast, a years-long case that involves possible charges against dozens of people, a judicial official told AFP on Monday. Since 2023, the investigation into the massive Beirut port explosion, which killed more than»»»

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Novinite 42m

Financial Expert Predicts Inflation “Tsunami” in Bulgaria As Oil And Gas Shock Looms

A severe inflationary surge is still ahead, and current developments are only the beginning, according to financial expert and investor Max Baklayan. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he warned that the global economic impact of the ongoing conflict has yet to fully materialize. Baklayan po»»»

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UPI 47m

Trump says U.S. could seize control of Iran's oil, invade Kharg Island - UPI.com

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington, DC from Florida on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President Trump said he wanted to take control of Iran's oil and was weighing a military ass»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Army Says Struck Tehran University Run by Iran Guards

Israel's military said Monday that it had struck a university in Tehran run by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, claiming the institution was used for advanced weapons research. "In recent days, one of the IRGC's central military infrastructure sites was recently struck, located within the compound of I»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sri Lanka raises electricity costs by up to 40 percent

Colombo: Sri Lanka announced on Monday a nearly 40 percent increase in electricity prices from Wednesday as it battles an energy shortage caused by the war in the Middle East. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka said further increases were likely in April, in-line with global energy prices»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UAE Air Defenses intercept missiles and drones launched from Iran

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense has said its air defenses intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones over the country on Monday, which it said were launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that since the start of "brazen Iranian attacks", UAE air defenses »»»

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RT 1h

Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants and oil wells

The US has been in “serious” discussions with a “new and more reasonable” Iranian government, President Donald Trump has claimed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also threatened to obliterate Iran’s critical energy infrastructure if no deal is “shortly reached.” DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

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RT 1h

Israel allows limited access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in reversal of previous decision

Israel has allowed limited access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following widespread international criticism over blocking access to Christianity’s holiest site. On Sunday, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic clergy from entering the church to hold a private Palm Sunday Mass»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Israel says Lebanon is occupied by Iran after its envoy refused to leave Beirut – Ya Libnan

Share: Cartoon of Lebanon flag showing an Iranian cleric replacing the Lebanese emblem ( the famous Cedar tree of Lebanon ) with the Iranian emblem . Many now feel that Hezbollah’s dominance made Lebanon a colony of Iran “Lebanon is a virtual state that is, in practice, occupied by Iran,” said Isra»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Aluminium prices jump after Gulf attacks

London: Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per tonne on the Londo»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Trump says 'great progress' with Iran, threatens destructive blow if no deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is in "serious discussions" with "a new, and more reasonable, regime" in Iran with the aim of ending "military operations." "Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, a»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Shura Council categorically rejects Iranian attacks on Qatar, brotherly countries

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council extended its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the marty»»»

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RT 2h

Russian tanker approaches Cuba despite US oil blockade

A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island. Russia’s Energy Ministry reported that the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil, has docked at»»»

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Novinite 2h

Spain Bars US Aircraft Linked To Iran Strikes, Defies Trump Pressure

Spain has taken an additional step in distancing itself from the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, announcing the closure of its airspace to American aircraft involved in the conflict. Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the decision on Monday, making clear that Madrid will not permi»»»

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RT 2h

US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday. Trump claimed his “preference” would be for»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Jordan says it intercepted missiles and drone launched from Iran

Amman: Jordan's armed forces have intercepted five missiles and a drone targeting the country within the past 24 hours, authorities said. In a statement on Monday, the Jordanian military said its air defenses successfully shot down all incoming projectiles, which they said were launched from Iran. »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy forces directly targeted a UNIFIL patrol in Bani Hayyan, amid reports of casualties among its ranks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy forces directly targeted a UNIFIL patrol in Bani Hayyan, amid reports of casualties among its ranks 30-03-202»»»

Gulf News 3h

UAE air defences intercept 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones from Iran on March 30

Dubai: On Monday, March 30, 2026, UAE air defences intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,941 UAVs. Gulf News Report»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Spain shuts airspace for US planes involved in Iran war

Madrid: Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorised, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions re»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Spain Shuts Airspace for US Planes Involved in Iran War

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defense minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorized, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions related to»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Iran targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits more infrastructure targets in Gulf states

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Naharnet 3h

Spain shuts airspace for US planes involved in Iran war

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to U.S. planes carrying out missions against Iran in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defense minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorized, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions related t»»»

Gulf News 3h

Oil, aluminium surge as Middle East tensions escalate

Dubai: Oil and metals prices surged as markets reacted to renewed tensions in the Middle East, with investors adjusting expectations for a potentially extended conflict and its impact on global growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.U.S. crude jumped $1.95 to $101.59 »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gargash says Iran’s media rhetoric relies on outdated propaganda

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised Iran’s official media discourse, describing it as disconnected from realities on the ground and lacking credibility. In a post on X, Gargash said Iranian state media rhetoric appeared overly propagandistic and reli»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kharg back on Trump’s mind: What seizing Iran’s oil lifeline could trigger

Dubai: Donald Trump has revived an idea he first floated decades ago — as early as 1988 — telling the Financial Times on March 29 that he is still considering whether to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub. At the centre of that strategy is Kharg Island, a small but vital outpost in the A»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Egypt Says Only Trump Can Stop War, Warns Oil Could Top $200

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war and said fears of the oil price going above $200 were not exaggerated. "I tell President Trump: nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you," Sisi said at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 e»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Rocket Attack Targets Baghdad Army Base

Rockets fired overnight targeted an Iraqi military base inside the Baghdad airport complex, which also houses a support center for the US embassy, Iraq's defense ministry said Monday. The base is near a US diplomatic and logistics hub in the airport complex, which has been repeatedly targeted since»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran Says Envoy Will Remain in Beirut, Defying Order to Leave

Iran said on Monday its ambassador to Lebanon would remain in his post in Beirut, defying the Lebanese Foreign Ministry, which has declared him persona non grata and told him to leave. With war raging in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, the Iranian envoy's status has emerged as a focal point o»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Sirens sound in massive areas in southern occupied Palestine following the detection of missiles launched from Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in massive areas in southern occupied Palestine following the detection of missiles launched from Iran 30-03-2026 13:34 PM Lat»»»

Al Manar 3h

Explosions in Haifa in occupied Palestine following successful retaliatory missile strikes from Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Explosions in Haifa in occupied Palestine following successful retaliatory missile strikes from Iran 30-03-2026 13:36 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

Al Awsat 3h

Aluminium Prices Jump after Gulf Attacks

Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per ton on the London Metal Ex»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Several UAE universities make gradual return to campus with hybrid learning

Dubai: Several universities in the UAE began a gradual resumption of in-person learning for priority academic programmes on Monday, March 30, marking a significant shift after weeks of remote operations. The move follows Circular No. (2) of 2026 issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scient»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

EGX pares weekly gains in holiday-shortened week as war-risk headlines whipsaw sentiment

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the 22–26 March 2026 week on a softer note, with the sell-off on Thursday, 26 March leaving the bourse lower overall after a brief mid-week rebound. The period was shortened by the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, with the Egyptian Exchange closed through Monday, 23 March. In»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Iran Says Envoy Will Remain in Beirut Despite Lebanon Order to Leave

Iran's ambassador will continue his work in Beirut, the Iranian foreign ministry ‌said on ‌Monday, defying instructions ‌from ⁠the Lebanese foreign ⁠ministry last week for him to leave. The ⁠Lebanese foreign ‌ministry ‌last week ‌said ‌it had decided to withdraw accreditation for ‌Iran's ambassador»»»

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Tanjug 4h

Vucic: Russian gas deal extended by three more months under very favourable terms

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day and that Serbia's natural gas deal with Russia had been extended by three more months under very favourable terms. "We discussed literally all fields and what was extr»»»

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UPI 4h

Seoul stocks dip nearly 3 pct amid escalating Middle East conflict - UPI.com

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 161.57 points, or 2.97 percent, to 5,277.3 Monday amid the intensifying conflict in Iran. This photo shows the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul as the market closed. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell nearly 3 percent Monday, led by heav»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

France Probes Possible Iran Link after Bomb Attack Foiled Outside Bank of America

French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend, the interior minister said Monday. The authorities suspect there could be a link to Iran due to similarities to other recent attempted attacks in »»»

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Gulf News 4h

US loses key ‘eyes in the sky’ in Iran strike at Saudi base: Why it matters in war

Dubai: The destruction of a key US airborne radar aircraft in an Iranian strike is being seen as a significant setback to Washington’s battlefield awareness and command capabilities, with analysts warning it could weaken the ability to detect and respond to threats across the region. Dramatic image»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Iran says ambassador to Lebanon to remain despite expulsion order

Iran on Monday said its ambassador to Lebanon would remain in the country despite being declared a persona non grata and ordered to leave. "Our ambassador ... will continue his work as Iran's ambassador in Beirut and remains present there," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei in a weekly»»»

Sputnik 4h

Iran Shunned Islamabad Meeting to End Conflict With US - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran did not participate in a meeting in Islamabad to end the conflict with the United States, and there were no negotiations with Washington, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday. "Pakistan's meeting with the countries of the region is the framework t»»»

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Sputnik 4h

US Used Brand-New Missile To Strike School in Iran - Report

During the first 24 hours of the Iran war, the US unveiled their new missile, the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), targeting a sports hall and a school in Iran’s Lamerd, the New York Times reports. The strike resulted in 21 casualties, the outlet admits, with 100 people injured.The PrSM is the US A»»»

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UPI 4h

Prolonged Middle East crisis sparks garbage bag hoarding - UPI.com

Consumers in South Korea are stockpiling garbage bags amid disruptions in naphtha supplies due to the Middle East crisis, sparking concerns of a shortage, industry sources said Monday. This photo, taken Friday, shows a notice for a purchase limit on garbage bags at a large discount store in Seoul. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

$5/gallon diesel now the 'new normal'? Shockwave from the 2026 Iran-US-Israel conflict — winners and losers

Diesel powers a huge chunk of the global freight. In many markets, diesel price spikes have outpaced gasoline. Result: the situation has crushed trucking, logistics, farming, and consumer goods prices. Vulnerable importers have been hit hard. This ripples into higher transport/food costs, inflation»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israel targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits more infrastructure targets in Gulf states

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Gulf News 4h

Pakistan doubles down on talks, says diplomacy only way to end war

Dubai: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained diplomacy and dialogue as the only workable solution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, positioning itself at the centre of renewed international efforts to end the war through negotiations. The pledge came after a high-level quadrilatera»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israeli Fire Kills Four in Gaza and the West Bank

An Israeli air strike killed at least three people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect more than five months ago. Medics said three people were killed and two others wounded when an Israeli plane fired a»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Syrian Army Reports ‘Large-Scale’ Drone Attack on Bases Near Iraq Border

Syria's military said a large-scale drone attack targeted its bases near the border with Iraq on Monday, the biggest such incident since the start of the Middle East war. The army reported "a large-scale attack by a number of drones targeting several army bases near the Iraqi border at dawn today",»»»

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