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WHO confirms 14 health workers killed in attacks in southern Lebanon 14 Mar 2026 - 09:04 pm

Beirut:The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says a total of 14 health workers have been killed in attacks in southern Lebanon...

Egypt, France stress importance of combined efforts to prevent regional war 14 Mar 2026 - 05:54 pm

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdeltty discussed the importance of combined efforts to spare the region an all-out war in a telephone call...

Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Strait of Hormuz 14 Mar 2026 - 05:48 pm

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the...

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling 14 Mar 2026 - 04:59 pm

Oslo:Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine,Norwayis hoping to use the Middle East war to get European...

UAE strongly condemns targeting of its consulate in Iraq’s Kurdish region 14 Mar 2026 - 04:51 pm

The United Arab Emirates has “strongly condemned and denounced the unprovoked drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of...

US, Ecuador sign trade deal cutting tariff rates 14 Mar 2026 - 03:46 pm

Quito: The United States and Ecuador have agreed to reduce tariff rates between the two nations, officials said, as countries seek to navigate...

Two India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz: Shipping ministry 14 Mar 2026 - 03:42 pm

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas bound for ports in the country's west crossed the Strait of Hormuz, the South...

UAE air defences engage 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs 14 Mar 2026 - 02:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: UAE air defenses intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones today, March 14, 2026. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated this...

Smoke seen rising from direction of UAE energy facility: AFP 14 Mar 2026 - 02:26 pm

Dubai: Smoke was rising from the direction of a major UAE energy installation on Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest strike...

Satellite communications system destroyed in rocket attack on US Embassy in Baghdad 14 Mar 2026 - 01:43 pm

Baghdad, Iraq: An Iraqi security source revealed today that the rocket attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad resulted in the destruction of...

Kuwaiti oil prices reach $143.03 per barrel 14 Mar 2026 - 11:59 am

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil edged up by $10.36 to reach $143.03 a barrel on Friday, compared to $132.68 the previous day,...

China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis 14 Mar 2026 - 11:47 am

Perth, Australia: Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after...

South Korea says North fires around 10 ballistic missiles 14 Mar 2026 - 10:30 am

Seoul: North Korea fired about 10 unidentified ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan Saturday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, days...

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar strongly condemns attack targeting UAE Consulate in Kurdistan Region of Iraq 14 Mar 2026 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced at around 1:34am on March 14, 2026 that the armed forces intercepted...

Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist 14 Mar 2026 - 10:00 am

Gdansk, Poland: Long coveted for its golden colour, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewellers are transforming ancient amber into trendy...

Two drones intercepted, destroyed in Eastern Region 14 Mar 2026 - 09:23 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Region. The Ministry...

IndiGo introduces fuel charge on all routes from March 14 amid surge in fuel prices 13 Mar 2026 - 08:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: Indian airline IndiGo has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international routes, effective from March 14,...