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Qatar Says "Extensive Damage" Caused By Iran Attacks On Gas Facility

Qatar's state-run energy company said on Wednesday that fires set by Iranian strikes on its main gas facility had caused "extensive damage", after Tehran said it would retaliate in kind for an attack on its own energy infrastructure.

Published on: 18.03.2026 19:12
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Confirms Israel Killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib

US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE Updates: The war in the Middle East broke out when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:57
China, Pak Developing Nuclear Missiles That Put US Within Range: Intel Chief

US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are the most significant nuclear threats to the United States.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:53
US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Allow Trade As Iran War Drives Up Prices

US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:51
'Iran Wasn't Restarting Nuclear Program': US Intel Chief Contradicts Trump

US intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities destroyed last year by the United States and Israel, contradicting a key justification by President Donald Trump for his ongoing war.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:47
Pakistan, Afghanistan Announce 'Temporary Pause' In Fighting Due To Eid

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in fighting in view of Eid-ul-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:39
Kim Jong Un Near-Perfect Win In North Korea Polls With 99.93% Mandate

In North Korea's 2026 parliamentary elections, Kim Jong Un achieved a landslide win as the Workers' Party of Korea and its coalition partners reportedly captured 99.93 per cent of the ballot and every available seat, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:32
'Only Simple Flag-Hoisting': Pak Cancels Republic Day Parade Amid Oil Crisis

Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:23
Larijani's Visit To Daughter's House Sealed His Fate. How He Was Located

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani's killing deals a major blow to Tehran's power structure as it retaliates to US-Israeli attacks amid a war that has pushed the Middle East into fresh chaos.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:14
Dubai Real Estate Shows Resilience Amid Israel-Iran War

Several industries in the UAE are facing the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, especially the hospitality, tourism and trading sectors.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:46
"Every Drop Of Blood Has A Price": Mojtaba Vows To Avenge Larijani Killing

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in a US-Israeli strike on Tuesday.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:31
Israel-Iran War Hits Dubai's Hospitality Sector, Tourism Drops Sharply

The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is now clearly visible in the UAE, especially in Dubai, one of the region's biggest hubs for tourism, trade, and finance.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:09
British Tourist Dies, Girlfriend Hospitalised After Suspected Drink Spiking In Thailand

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with Naomi's medical expenses.

Published on: 18.03.2026 16:39
8 Killed, 97% Shipping Drop: Middle East War Chokes Hormuz Strait

The war erupted on February 28 when the US and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting it to retaliate with strikes across the region and restrict access to the strait.

Published on: 18.03.2026 15:54
X Down For Thousands Of Users, No Posts Loading

X, formerly Twitter, faced an outage around 8.30 pm IST, with users reporting that both the app and website were not working, according to Downdetector.

Published on: 18.03.2026 15:39
'Anthropic Poses Unacceptable Risk To Military Supply Chains': Pentagon

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic posed an "unacceptable risk" to military supply chains, the US government insisted Tuesday, as it defends against the tech firm's challenge to a designation as dangerous.

Published on: 18.03.2026 15:36
Supreme Leader Away From Public Eye, Brass Killed: Who Is Running Iran?

Seventeen days after Israel killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's power structure has been hit by another wave of high-profile assassinations.

Published on: 18.03.2026 14:10
Iran's Stance On Nuclear Weapon Development Is Unchanged Says Foreign Minister

Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons won't significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera.

Published on: 18.03.2026 12:59
Chinese University Tells Students To 'Fall In Love' During Spring Break

A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.

Published on: 18.03.2026 12:51
Israeli Journalist Gets Death Threats After Reporting Missile Strike

On Polymarket, a prediction market, users had wagered millions on whether a missile would hit Israel on March 10.

Published on: 18.03.2026 12:46

News from Arabic Countries

Iranians burn Trump, Netanyahu effigies at warship victim rally

Iranians in Tehran burned effigies of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump.

Published on: 18.03.2026 20:42
US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.

Published on: 18.03.2026 20:34
Israel holding more than half of Palestinian child detainees without charge

Rights group says Palestinian children consistently report 'appalling and debilitating conditions' in Israeli prisons.

Published on: 18.03.2026 20:25
Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino

General Vladimir Padrino spent 11 years as the country's defence minister, acting as a key ally of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 18.03.2026 20:11
Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield

There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.

Published on: 18.03.2026 19:56
Top US spy accused of omitting Iran intel that contradicts Trump

Top US spy was accused of altering testimony on Iran, omitting details that contradict Trump’s threat claims.

Published on: 18.03.2026 19:48
Israel attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalation

Israel has struck facilities belonging to the world's largest natural gas field in Iran, marking a sharp escalation.

Published on: 18.03.2026 19:38
US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war

Gabbard's testimony contradicts one of several justifications Trump has given for launching war with Iran.

Published on: 18.03.2026 19:06
Qatar says Iran missile attack sparks fire, causes damage at gas facility

Qatar's Foreign Ministry strongly condemns attack that caused 'extensive damage' at the Ras Laffan complex.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:59
US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries

Trump administration has introduced measures meant to restrict both legal and illegal immigration to the US.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:56
Could the Iran war trigger a global recession?

Energy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising risks for the US, China and Europe.

Published on: 18.03.2026 18:20
Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:56
Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?

An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:53
Iranian women’s football team return to Iran

The Iranian national women's football team has returned to Iran, including several players who withdrew asylum requests.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:51
LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Champions League last 16

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.

Published on: 18.03.2026 17:10
Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran

A crowd celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran were forced to flee after gunshots disrupted their event.

Published on: 18.03.2026 16:51
President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.

Published on: 18.03.2026 16:48
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict

Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.

Published on: 18.03.2026 16:47
How Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora is confronting the US war on Iran

Residents are divided between supporting and opposing the US and Israeli war against Iran, amid fears for loved ones.

Published on: 18.03.2026 15:42
Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president

The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.

Published on: 18.03.2026 14:59
Iran threatens to strike Gulf energy facilities after South Pars attack

Qatar foreign ministry spokesman slams Israeli attack on Iran's offshore gasfield as 'dangerous, irresponsible step'.

Published on: 18.03.2026 14:58
How the killing of Iran’s Ali Larijani could impact the war

How will the killing of Ali Larijani impact Iran’s leadership and the country’s security?

Published on: 18.03.2026 14:43
Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza’s historic markets

For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis's shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel's war.

Published on: 18.03.2026 14:15
Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team's players.

Published on: 18.03.2026 13:41
How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war

How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war

Published on: 18.03.2026 13:26