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US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan. Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026The United States Department of State has approved a $16.5bn deal for arms sales to the United Arab Emirates,...

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

Since February 14, the United States has been under a partial government shutdown, affecting a single, sprawling department: Homeland Security.The Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, has been mired in a partisan battle between Democrats and...

Iranians shop for Persian New Year essentials despite war

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

NewsFeedIranians are shopping for essentials to celebrate the beginning of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, despite the threats of deadly US-Israeli attacks.Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on...

Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

NewsFeedAn Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in the Israel city of Haifa. The plant produces half of Israel’s domestic fuel supplies. Power was briefly disrupted before being restored, with no casualties reported. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted...

Iran’s strike on Qatar gas facility will reduce supply for 3 to 5 years

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

NewsFeedIran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility will cut an estimated 17% of the country’s Liquefied Natural Gas export capacity for up to five years, officials say. The damage is a major blow to the global energy market, which could disrupt supplies to...

Qatar PM on Iran attacks: ‘Wisdom seems to be lacking these days’

by News Feed Editor | Mar 19, 2026 | World

NewsFeedQatar’s prime minister has said Iran’s claims that it is targeting US bases is “unacceptable and unjustified”, after it attacked Ras Laffan gas plant yesterday and called on Iran to stop expanding the conflict in the region.Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar...
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