Whale washes up on Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y. - UPI.com
A whale washed up on a beach in Queens, N.Y., on Friday. Photo courtesy New York State Department of Environmental Conservation A whale washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y., on Friday, prompting a response from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and multiple agencies. The animal was id»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Keep Fingers on Trigger to Intervene in the Following Cases: Statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Keep Fingers on Trigger to Intervene in the Following Cases: Statement 27-03-2026 23:17 PM Yemeni Armed ForcesThe Yemen»»»
Trump orders pay to TSA workers as Congress hits standstill - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Transportation Security Administration employees will begin receiving paychecks as the department’s shutdown continues. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security a»»»
IDF chief warns of ‘collapse’ as government maintains ultra-Orthodox draft exemption
The Israel Defense Forces is “on the verge of collapse” due to acute personnel shortages, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned, according to local media. Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of stalling on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews. Military service is m»»»
Iran accuses UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of letting US use airspace for attacks
Iran has formally accused the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia of allowing the US military to use their territory and airspace to launch and support strikes against the Islamic Republic, according to letters sent to the UN Security Council. In separate complaints addressed to the Secur»»»
Authorities foil plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's NYC home - UPI.com
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office on October 23 in New York City. On Friday, she said an undercover operation by the NYPD foiled a plot to attack the home of a prominent Palestinian activist. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo M»»»
UN announces formation of special task force for Strait of Hormuz to facilitate international trade
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Friday the formation of a special task force focused on developing and proposing technical mechanisms designed to address humanitarian needs related to the Strait of Hormuz and facilitate trade in fertilizers and related raw materials. Durin»»»
Lebanese House Speaker, Iranian FM Discuss US-Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese House Speaker, Iranian FM Discuss US-Israeli Aggression 27-03-2026 22:30 PM Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri held a »»»
Menfi meets Hafter – discusses unified institutions, sound financial management and a unified national budget
The head of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Menfi reported that he had met yesterday with the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, ‘‘as part of ongoing national consultations aimed at strengthening stability and advancing reconstruction and dev»»»
Krasimir Yordanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Calls grow at Istanbul summit to reform UN and address global trust crisis
Istanbul, March 27 (SANA) Participants at the 2026 Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM), which opened Friday in Istanbul, said the world is facing a deep crisis of trust in the international system, calling for reform of the United Nations and an end to the privileges granted to the five perma»»»
US Justice Department settles Russiagate lawsuit filed by ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn
The US Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit brought by Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, stemming from his prosecution during the Russiagate investigation. A federal court in Tampa, which had been considering Flynn’s claim of malicious prosecution, »»»
Wheat markets surge amid Hormuz closure and rising shipping costs
Damascus, Mar.27 (SANA) The repercussions of the ongoing war in the Middle East continue to affect global markets, particularly food supply chains, as wheat prices have recorded significant increases due to rising shipping and insurance costs following the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz,»»»
Iran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the curren»»»
US senators push bill targeting Hungary for resisting Ukrainian pressure
US lawmakers are seeking to impose sanctions on officials in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, citing Budapest’s stance on Russian energy imports and its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Ukraine. A bill threatening Hungarian officials was announced on Friday by Senator Jeanne Shahe»»»
GERB-UDF Candidate Petkova Says Upcoming Elections Will Determine Bulgaria's Direction
The candidates on the GERB-UDF coalition's list for the National Assembly kicked off their election campaign in Targovishte with a blessing ceremony for health and prosperity. The GERB regional coordinator for Targovishte, Darin Dimitrov, said: "Vote for the party that offers a future for Bulgaria.»»»
Over 400 Hezbollah fighters killed in new war with Israel so far: sources – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- A person raises a portrait of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a demonstration in support of Hezbollah and Iran, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abd»»»
U.S. court overturns ruling against Argentina over YPF expropriation - UPI.com
People gather outside the federal courthouse in New York City in July 2023, when Argentina was to learn how much it owed to investors after nationalizing gas and oil company YPF SA. The award has now been overturned by a U.S. appeals court. File Photo by Sarah Yenesel/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Argentin»»»
Syria, Germany sign deal to boost emergency response and rebuild operations centers
Berlin, March 27 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh signed an agreement on Friday in Berlin with German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt aimed at improving emergency equipment and rebuilding operations centers in Syria, enhancing faster and »»»
Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks on Arab States
Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi condemned the continued systematic Iranian terrorist attacks against several Arab states, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as a direct threat to regional security and sta»»»
US Tells Allies That Ukraine-Bound Arms Could be Sent to Middle East
The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»
Suspect in Gilgo Beach slayings expected to plead guilty - UPI.com
Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty on April 8. He is charged with the murders of seven people. Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office March 27 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven wom»»»
Vazrazhdane Presents Its Candidate List for Targovishte, Calls for Free People and Independent Bulgaria
The Vazrazhdane party presented its candidate list for Targovishte's 28th multi-member constituency at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the city on Friday. The event was attended by MP and regional coordinator Veselin Veshev, top-of-the-list candidate Emil Borisov, and Chavdar C»»»
Iraq Pushes to Centralize War Powers Under State Control
Iraqi security sources reported a breakthrough in investigations into rocket and drone attacks on diplomatic and security sites, as political and legal pressure intensifies to confine decisions of war and peace to the state. A security source familiar with the probe told Asharq Al-Awsat that author»»»
Lebanese Army ‘Repositions’ Itself in the South to Avoid Contact with Israel
The Lebanese army and security forces are carrying out a “preventive” redeployment of units in the south under Israeli fire, in a move seen as aimed at avoiding direct contact or friction with Israeli forces. The step comes amid the absence of a political decision to confront Israeli incursions mil»»»
Caretaker Energy Minister: Bulgaria First in EU to Launch Aid Scheme for Energy-Intensive Industries
Bulgaria will be the first EU country to implement a support scheme for energy-intensive industries, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers, where a package of measures related to the consequences of the Middle East crisis was presented. T»»»
More Arrested for Electoral Crimes on Friday
Thirty-eight people were detained during Friday's specialized police operation in Blagoevgrad Region, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev told a news briefing here on Friday evening. The operation covered not only crimes against citizens' political rights but also the wh»»»
Israel Army Confirms Struck Two Nuclear Sites in Iran
The Israeli military confirmed it struck a heavy water reactor and a uranium processing plant in central Iran on Friday, as it targeted nuclear sites in the country. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force... struck the heavy water plant in Arak, central Iran," the military said in a statement, d»»»
Child dies in flash floods after being swept away in wadi
Dubai: A child has died after being swept away by fast-flowing water in a wadi in the Wilayat of Izki in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah governorate, authorities said on Friday, as severe weather continued to affect several parts of the country. Oman’s Search and Rescue Department said emergency teams were di»»»
Russian oil tanker skips Cuba, docks in Venezuela; 2nd tanker in limbo - UPI.com
People walk past rubbish accumulating in the streets of Havana on Wednesday. The Caribbean nation has been experiencing a severe energy crisis with the island nation virtually out of fuel. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- A tanker carrying Russian fuel initially headed to Cuba end»»»
The role of Syrian women in the country’s economic recovery and social stability
Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Women are emerging as a key pillar in Syria’s economic recovery, supporting production and strengthening social stability amid growing efforts to expand their participation across various sectors. In a statement to SANA, Maysa Dahman, member of the Businesswomen Committee »»»
US, Israel Unlikely to Achieve ‘Regime Change’ in Iran, Says Merz
The US-Israeli war against Iran is unlikely to lead to "regime change", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, as the month-long conflict showed no signs of abating. "Is regime change really the goal?" he said at a forum in Frankfurt organized by the FAZ newspaper. "If that's the goal, I don»»»
Arab Parliament condemns Iranian attacks on Arab countries
Cairo: The Arab Parliament condemned on Friday the continued systematic Iranian attacks against a number of Arab countries, stressing that they constitute a flagrant violation of all rules of international law and the principles of the UN Charter, and represent a direct threat to the security and s»»»
Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Crisis
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the telephone conversation, Araghchi and Lavrov discussed and exchan»»»
U.S. pressures Uruguay to break trade ties with China, minister says - UPI.com
Uruguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Gabriel Oddone said the pressure by the United States to break trade ties with China is applied daily and channeled through different areas of the bilateral relationship. File Photo by Federico Gutierrez/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Uruguayan Minister of Economy a»»»
New bridge links give Al Maryah motorists faster access to E12 highway
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has advised motorists to make use of new route options connecting Al Maryah Island to the E12 highway, offering shorter travel distances and smoother journeys across the capital. According to DMT, the two bridges provide multiple acces»»»
Committee approves 25 ethics breaches against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick - UPI.com
A House ethics committee found that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found Friday that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherf»»»
BSP Will Oppose Any Potential Shale Gas Extraction in Bulgaria - Party Leader Zarkov
Speaking in Dobrich on Friday, Krum Zarkov, Chair of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), said that the party will oppose any potential shale gas extraction in Bulgaria. He emphasized that such intentions pose risks to the land, water, and environment and should not be recon»»»
UN Appeals for $80 Mn for Refugees, Hosts in Iran
The United Nations said Friday it had launched an $80-million appeal to address the urgent humanitarian needs of nearly two million refugees in Iran and their host communities as the Middle East war rages. Iran hosts the largest number of refugees in the world and has a significant migrant populati»»»
More Than 300 US Troops Injured Since Start of Iran War
More than 300 US troops have been wounded since the start of the Iran war on February 28, US Central Command said on Friday. "Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 US service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 273 troops have retu»»»
Israeli Military Kills Two in Raid, Says Palestinian Ministry
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men on Friday during a raid north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based health ministry and relatives said, while the army said troops had shot at instigators of stone throwing. "The young man Mustafa Asaad Hamad (22 years old) was killed by Israeli gunfire in Kufr »»»
CBSE announces alternative assessment scheme for Class XII students in the Gulf and Iran
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday issued Notification-2, detailing an alternative assessment scheme for Class XII students in West Asian countries, including the UAE, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The move comes after disruptions to the examinatio»»»
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities Have Been Targeted After Israel Says Attacks ‘Will Escalate and Expand’
Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»
G7 Ministers Urge End to Attacks Against Civilians in Middle East War
G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement, released in the name of all G7 members, including the United States, called for "an immediat»»»
Slavery Resolution: US Refuses to Pay Reparations Because Its Debt-Laden System Can't Afford Them
A UN General Assembly resolution calling the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity” won 123 votes in favor, with only the US, Israel and Argentina openly opposing and 52 abstaining. "I am happy with the vote as it shows unity outside the collective West against all forms of »»»
Bolsonaro placed under temporary house arrest after hospital discharge - UPI.com
A supporter of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro poses during a vigil outside DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, on Friday. Bolsonaro was discharged after two weeks in the hospital with acute pneumonia and returned home under house arrest, as ordered by the Supreme Court. Photo by Andre »»»
Ventsislav Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party for Ruse 19th and Sofia 25th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ventsisla»»»
Myuzhgyan Kamberova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Pleven 15th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Myuzhgyan»»»
Bulgarian and UK Naval Special Forces Hold Joint Training
A joint training exercise between servicepersons from the Naval Special Forces unit of the Bulgarian Navy and personnel from 42 Commando of the United Kingdom's Royal Marines took place from March 18 to 27, 2026, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry's press service said on Friday. During the exercises, h»»»
Denitsa Sacheva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Denitsa S»»»