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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…

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A child poses for a photo, at a school hosting displaced people, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Lebaa, Lebanon, March 15, 2026. (Reuters)

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WHO Releases $2 Million in Emergency Funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

The World &zwnj;Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in…

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United Nations peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drive past a destroyed healthcare center building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese town of Burj Qalawiya on March 14, 2026. (AFP)

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UN Force in Lebanon Says Peacekeepers Fired Upon ‘Likely by Non-State Armed Groups’

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said its peacekeepers were fired upon three times on Sunday, "likely by non-state armed groups" in the country's…

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A woman holds a fuel pump as she fills her car tank at a gas station in the Manhattan borough of New York City on March 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Over 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Reserves to Flow to Global Markets Soon, IEA Says

Oil from the International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing to global markets soon, with member countries pledging to make available 411.9…

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Trump Says US Not Ready to Agree Deal to End Iran War

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A tanker sails in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says US Not Ready to Agree Deal to End Iran War

Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran's…

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Iran FM Sees No Reason for Talks After Trump Says It Wants Deal Sunday 15/03 - 16:33
Netanyahu Posts Video in Response to Iran Rumors That He Is Dead since 4 hours

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A truck drives at the Iraq-Iran border crossing of Bashmagh near Sulaimaniyah in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraq Says Kurdish Authorities Refusing to Let It Send Oil Through Their Pipeline

Iraq’s oil ministry said the Kurdistan Regional Government had refused to let it use a pipeline as an alternative route for crude flows disrupted by the Iran…

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Debris is strewn along a street and vehicles after a residential apartment block was struck in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Hamas Official Said Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

A Hamas source said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon on Sunday killed an official from the Palestinian group as Hezbollah said it fired an "advanced missile"…

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Israeli Foreign Minister Says No Plans for Talks with Lebanese Govt

Israeli tanks maneuver on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in northern Israel, March 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Pope Renews Appeal for Peace in Middle East

Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican where Catholic faithful and pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing at the end of the noon Angelus prayer, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP)

UK Says Vital to 'De-escalate' Middle East War

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the island of Qeshm, separated from the Iranian mainland by the Clarence Strait, in the Strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Syria Foils Weapons Smuggling Attempt Near Lebanese Border

A photo released by Syrian authorities shows weapons they said were intended to be smuggled across the border into Lebanon. (Rif Dimashq Media Directorate)

Hospital Officials Say an Israeli Strike Killed 4 in Gaza, Including a Child and His Pregnant Mother

Palestinians walk amid a sandstorm in a tent camp sheltering Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, March 14, 2026. (Reuters)

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A customer fuels up with regular gasoline priced at $5.29 at a Chevron gas station in Bellevue, Wash., Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP)

War-Related Oil Squeeze a ‘Short-Term Pain,’ US Official Insists

A man secures a tent at sunset at a public space where people displaced by Israeli airstrikes have set up tents along the Beirut waterfront in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP)

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

An Iraqi army armored humvee vehicle is deployed near the banks of the Tigris River to protect the US Embassy fortified "Green Zone" in Baghdad, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP)

Iraq Warns of Strikes Near Prison Housing ISIS Detainees

Quality of life represents a strategic national priority in Saudi Arabia (SPA).

Saudi Economy Accelerates as Diversification and Legal Reforms Drive Growth

A photo believed to be al-Hamidawi wearing a mask, sunglasses and a head covering during his only public appearance on Nov. 6, 2021.

Al-Hamidawi: Iran’s Elusive Man in Iraq

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 7 and 8, 2026 shows fire erupting at an oil depot in Iran's capital Tehran. (UGC / AFP)

After Attacks on Iran’s Oil Facilities, Toxic Black Rain Endangers the Public

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Smoke rises above Dubai on March 13, 2026. (AFP)

Gulf Defenses Destroy 12 Ballistic Missiles, 50 Drones as 3 Soldiers Wounded in Kuwait

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh) Sunday 15/03 - 07:08

Bahrain Arrests 6 for Sympathizing with Iran Attacks

Legal procedures have been taken and the detainees have been referred to the Public Prosecution. (BNA)

Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Sultan of Oman on Death of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

UAE Condemns Attack on its Consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan

A general view shows the Dukan dam in Sulaimaniyah in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region on March 11, 2026. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Kuwait: Drones Cause Damage, Injuries Near US Base

Vehicles drive along a highway during a heavy rain in Kuwait City on March 12, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Downs 60 Drones, Two Killed in Oman

The Callisto tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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UN Force in Lebanon Says Peacekeepers Fired Upon ‘Likely by Non-State Armed Groups’

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WHO Releases $2 Million in Emergency Funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

Israeli Foreign Minister Says No Plans for Talks with Lebanese Govt

Hamas Official Said Killed by Israeli Strike in Lebanon

Israeli Ground Incursions in South Lebanon Shift Hezbollah’s Combat Priorities

Two Israeli tanks deployed along the border barrier with Lebanon during fighting with Hezbollah (EPA).

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War-Related Oil Squeeze a ‘Short-Term Pain,’ US Official Insists

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

15 March 2027, Israel, Tel Aviv: People watch the site of a projectile impact following an Iranian strike on Tel Aviv. (dpa)

Iran FM Sees No Reason for Talks After Trump Says It Wants Deal

09 September 2025, Egypt, Cairo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference in Cairo. (dpa)

Israeli Military Claims Brother of Man Who Attacked Michigan Synagogue Was Hezbollah Commander

Oakland County Sheriff Deputies prepare to enter Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 13, 2026, after a person drove a vehicle into the synagogue a day earlier. (AFP)

Pope Renews Appeal for Peace in Middle East

Israel Approves Emergency Military Funding as Iran War Rages

Israeli security forces check the damage to cars after a rocket strike in Holon, in the Tel Aviv District on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraq Says Kurdish Authorities Refusing to Let It Send Oil Through Their Pipeline

Sunday 15/03 - 16:42

Over 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Reserves to Flow to Global Markets Soon, IEA Says

Saudi Economy Accelerates as Diversification and Legal Reforms Drive Growth

US Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Iran War Roils Outlook

The US-Israel war on Iran has seen energy infrastructure damaged across the Middle East, sending shockwaves through global markets. AFP

Fitch Affirms ‘AA’ Credit Rating for Qatar

As LNG production increases, Fitch projects the general government budget surplus will rise ⁠to ⁠4.1% of GDP in 2027 (Reuters)

Trump Seeks to Close $1.6 trillion Revenue Gap with Raft of New Tariffs

US President Donald Trump speaks before signing the "Genius Act", which will develop regulatory framework for stablecoin cryptocurrencies and expand oversight of the industry, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

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Royal Order Issued on Establishment of Riyadh University of Arts

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Royal Order Issued on Establishment of Riyadh University of Arts

A royal order has been issued approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 14/03 - 17:29

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Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity - SPA

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Riyadh’s Markets Thrive as Men Prepare Traditional Attire for Eid Al-Fitr

In preparation for Eid Al-Fitr, Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity as men follow the Prophetic tradition of adorning themselves…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 15:06

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The restoration expanded the mosque’s area from 72.33 to 93.98 square meters - SPA

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka

As part of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka, originally built in 1380 AH (1960)…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 14:56

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FILED - 10 March 2026, Iran, Tehran: A member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescue teams works at the site of a building damaged in a US-Israeli airstrike in Resalat Square. Photo: -/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Iran Says Museums and Historic Sites Damaged in War

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 11:44

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Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova (R) and Ukrainian curator of the 'Security Guarantees' project Leonid Marushchak pose in front of the 'Origami Deer' sculpture in Prague on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)

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Ukraine's 'Origami Deer' Sculpture Rescued from Frontline Tours Europe

An "Origami Deer" statue rescued from a Ukrainian city destroyed and occupied by Moscow's army is touring six European countries before featuring at the 61st…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 10:32

Sports

McLaren Launches Investigation After Norris and Piastri Unable to Start F1’s Chinese Grand Prix

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Mechanics work on the car of McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

McLaren Launches Investigation After Norris and Piastri Unable to Start F1’s Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out…

Sunday 15/03 - 11:24

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Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 14, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in third place REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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Lewis Hamilton 'Incredibly Grateful' to Ferrari as Long Wait for F1 Podium Ends

Lewis Hamilton says he is “incredibly grateful” to Ferrari for letting him guide the development of the car that put him back on a Grand Prix podium for the…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 15/03 - 10:58

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First-placed Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (2L) celebrates winning alongside Mercedes' British driver George Russell (2R) and Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (R) after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Antonelli Takes His First Win in China to Extend Mercedes’ Dominant Start to New F1 Era

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes in an eventful Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday. The…

Sunday 15/03 - 08:55

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Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Elche - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 14, 2026 Real Madrid's Arda Guler celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Cesar Palacios, Dean Huijsen, Thibaut Courtois and Diego Aguado. (Reuters)

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Real Madrid Rout Elche with Guler 70-Yard Strike

Arda Guler scored from around 70 yards out and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in…

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Sports

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, celebrates after defeating Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP)

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Medvedev Downplays Indian Wells Win Over Alcaraz, Says Young Guns Still Ahead

Daniil Medvedev said &zwnj;his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday would prove nothing more than a temporary setback for the Spaniard,…

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Prince William Shares a Post Remembering His Late Mother Princess Diana on UK Mother’s Day

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The prince, 43, posted a photo showing Diana with a 2-year-old William in a field of flowers that was taken at the family’s main home at Highgrove, Gloucestershire, in 1984. (Kensington Royal/X)

Prince William Shares a Post Remembering His Late Mother Princess Diana on UK Mother’s Day

Prince William said Sunday he remembers his late mother Princess Diana “today and every day” as he shared a photo of them together on social media to mark…

Sunday 15/03 - 16:38

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)

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Australian Government Deploys Military to Assist Flood-Hit Northern Territory

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that troops would be deployed to help communities hit by a days-long flood emergency in the country…

Sunday 15/03 - 07:23

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Experts say that war harms the climate and pollutes the air, water and soil. AFP

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The Environment, Another Casualty of War in the Mideast

From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 15/03 - 06:35

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An employee works at the excavation site where dinosaur bones were found in Davinopolis, Maranhao state, Brazil, April 28, 2021. Giovani de Toledo Viecili/Handout via REUTERS

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Dinosaur Fossils in Brazil Reveal New Giant Species

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain, reinforcing knowledge that land routes once…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 15:34

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German philosopher Professor Juergen Habermas makes a speech during the awards ceremony for the "Understanding and Tolerance" prize at the Jewish museum in Berlin, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Odd Andersen/Pool/File Photo

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German Philosopher Jurgen Habermas Dies Age 96

The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday. He died at the age of 96 in…

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