Friday 20th March 2026



Syria announces 50% salary hike for state employees on Eid

Syria announces 50% salary hike for state employees on Eid

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IRGC spokesperson killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, Iran confirms

IRGC spokesperson killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, Iran confirms

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Trump slams NATO as ‘paper tiger’ amid Hormuz tensions

Trump slams NATO as ‘paper tiger’ amid Hormuz tensions

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Iran FM says end of war must include guarantees against future attacks

Iran FM says end of war must include guarantees against future attacks

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From Europe to Asia, governments move to shield households from soaring energy costs as Malaysia boosts petrol subsidies to RM2b

From Europe to Asia, governments move to shield households from soaring energy costs as Malaysia boosts petrol subsidies to RM2b

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Indonesia shifts from raw exports to high-value industry with EV push under Prabowo

Indonesia shifts from raw exports to high-value industry with EV push under Prabowo

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Worshippers blocked from Al-Aqsa mosque hold Eid prayers outside gates in Jerusalem

Worshippers blocked from Al-Aqsa mosque hold Eid prayers outside gates in Jerusalem

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India set to roll out cheap weight-loss jabs as demand rises amid obesity surge

India set to roll out cheap weight-loss jabs as demand rises amid obesity surge

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Blaze at South Korea car parts plant leaves dozens injured, 14 feared missing

Blaze at South Korea car parts plant leaves dozens injured, 14 feared missing

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Tehran says missile production continues despite war, rebuts Israeli claims

Tehran says missile production continues despite war, rebuts Israeli claims

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Drone strike sparks fire at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery

Drone strike sparks fire at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery

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Qatar LNG capacity cut 17% after Ras Laffan attack, losses may reach $20bn annually

Qatar LNG capacity cut 17% after Ras Laffan attack, losses may reach $20bn annually

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Israel bans Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa amid war, restrictions tighten in Jerusalem

Israel bans Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa amid war, restrictions tighten in Jerusalem

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Iranian President warns US-Israeli strikes threaten global legal order

Iranian President warns US-Israeli strikes threaten global legal order

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UAE dismantles Iran-Hezbollah-linked terror cell, arrests members

UAE dismantles Iran-Hezbollah-linked terror cell, arrests members

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US F-35 makes emergency landing after Iran combat mission

US F-35 makes emergency landing after Iran combat mission

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Mexico condemns death of 19-year-old in US ICE custody as ‘unacceptable’

Mexico condemns death of 19-year-old in US ICE custody as ‘unacceptable’

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Narathiwat MP’s vehicle targeted in early-morning shooting, two security guards injured

Narathiwat MP’s vehicle targeted in early-morning shooting, two security guards injured

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Severe Cyclone Narelle hits Queensland, authorities warn of rare ferocity

Severe Cyclone Narelle hits Queensland, authorities warn of rare ferocity

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Kim Jong Un showcases new battle tank in large-scale North Korea drill

Kim Jong Un showcases new battle tank in large-scale North Korea drill

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