An armed man who crashed his pickup truck into a major Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was inspired by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah and had sought to inflict as much damage as he could on Jewish people, the FBI said Monday. Ayman Ghazali made a video just minutes before the attack at Tem»»»

Some of Ukraine's allies have sent Kyiv "signals" about the possibility of scaling back its long-range strikes on Russia's oil sector as global energy prices have surged, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp chat, Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is ready to »»»

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) has been spotted cutting through the waters of the Indian Ocean, heading toward the Middle East to reinforce operations under US Central Command. The deployment comes amid escalating tensions across key maritime corridors, including the Strait of Horm»»»

Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, shared on social media how he visited the alternative North-South road and inspected its construction. According to him, most sections are prone to danger, including rockfalls, avalanches, and snowdrifts. «To »»»

Moldova has restored its ability to import electricity from European markets after Ukraine completed repairs to a key cross-border power line, but now the authorities warn that fuel reserves have turned critically low. The Isaccea-Vulcănești line, damaged during a Russian attack on March 23, has be»»»

Serbia has secured a three-month extension of its gas supply agreement with Russia on favourable terms, President Aleksandar Vucic said on March 30 after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The extension prolongs»»»

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and its allies won in all 10 municipalities that held local elections on March 29, in a vote marked by high turnout, violence and allegations of irregularities. »»»

Four of the five European Union countries identified as actively “dismantling” democratic safeguards are located in Central and Southeast Europe, highlighting deepening regional fault lines in the bloc’s rule of law crisis, according to a new study by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe.  »»»

Serbia has secured a three-month extension of its gas supply agreement with Russia on favourable terms, President Aleksandar Vucic said on March 30 after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The extension prolongs»»»

A tentative thaw between Washington and Minsk is gathering pace. The US has lifted some sanctions after Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko release hundreds of political prisoners. But time for deal-making is running out. The Republicans are expected to be decimated at the upcoming midterm elect»»»

Dubai: Emirates has reminded passengers to check their flights and travel plans following the partial reopening of regional airspace. In its latest update, the airline provided guidance for passengers booked to travel between February 28 and April 30, 2026, following disruptions to its schedule. Em»»»

On March 27, during operative investigative measures, authorities detained several employees of the Chui electric network enterprise, a branch of NENK OJSC, on suspicion of receiving a bribe amounting to 70,000 soms. According to the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), those detained incl»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded swiftly to a fire that broke out in an abandoned house in Al Badaa early Tuesday morning, caused by debris from an air defence interception. According to the Dubai Media Office, four individuals in the vicinity of the house sustained minor injuries and were tre»»»

AMMAN — Energy-efficient devices are “widely” available in the local market, with stable prices and uninterrupted supply chains, eliminating the need for panic buying, said representative of the electrical and electronics sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Hatem Zu’bi.He referred to gro»»»

AMMAN — The State Audit Institution (SAI) took an active role in the 2026 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (GACIF), held from March 23-27, 2026, in Paris, France.The forum, centered on the theme "The Integrity Advantage: Powering Competitiveness and Prosperity", brought together prom»»»

A Russian oil tanker is poised to deliver some much-needed crude oil to Cuba. The Anatoly Kolodkin is expected to dock in the western port of Matanzas imminently, according to shipping tracker MarineTraffic. This comes after Donald Trump appears to have reversed the US blockade of the island nation»»»

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, bringing a much-needed shipment to the oil-starved nation. The shipment of oil would be the first to Havana since January, when US forces abducted Venezuelan president and Cuban ally Nicolas Maduro in a raid. This comes after US President Donald Trump signalle»»»

With just months to go before the World Cup, Mexico is making headlines for the grip that criminal organisations still hold over parts of the country. The killing of drug lord El Mencho, during a special forces operation in late February, has sparked a surge of violence nationwide. But Preside»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Helen Yaffe, Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow, describes the "stark hypocrisy" of the Trump administration's complaints about Iran blocking free movement on the seas while at the same time weaponising starvation by »»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Helen Yaffe, Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow, describes the "stark hypocrisy" of the Trump administration's complaints about Iran blocking free movement on the seas while at the same time weaponising starvation by »»»

BANGKOK: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the US and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Much of the oil from the mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was headed for Asia, hit»»»

Nicole Daedone was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy after a jury convicted her of scheming vulnerable women into performing sex acts as part of her wellness company's services. Photo by Nicole Daedone/Instagram March 30 (UPI) -- The founder of the orgasm-based»»»

Dubai: Regional tensions remain high on day 32 of the US–Israel war with Iran, with drone incidents near UAE waters, continued missile interceptions, and major government decisions affecting residents, travel, education, and the economy. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know today»»»

The seventh global meeting of the Mountain Partnership concluded in the Principality of Andorra, where Kyrgyzstan was represented by Dinara Kemelova, Special Presidential Envoy for the Mountain Agenda. The Administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. The Mountain Partnership is an allian»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaUS trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talksDharvi Vaid with AFP and ReutersThe US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international bo»»»

March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities at Palm Springs International Airport detained a U.S. Marine on Monday after a live explosive round was found in his checked luggage. Transportation Security Administration workers found a live 25mm explosive round at about 12:05 p.m. PDT while inspecting checked bagga»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded swiftly to a fire that broke out in an abandoned house in Al Badaa early Tuesday morning, caused by debris from an air defence interception. According to the Dubai Media Office, four individuals in the vicinity of the house sustained minor injuries and were tre»»»

RIYADH: Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh Region were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Also In This Package Saudi defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles in east Saudi defences»»»

Israel's military said its air defences were responding to Iranian missiles on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) as sirens rang out in Jerusalem. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," the Israeli military posted on Telegram. Sirens s»»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 665 million in February, the volume of export decreased by 2.3%, that of import grew by 6.7% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 665 million, the balance decreased by EUR 342 million, year-on-year. The volume of ex»»»

At a campaign rally in Szolnok, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán framed the upcoming election as a decisive moment not only for Hungary’s economic future, but also for its unity and resilience in the face of mounting external pressure. Addressing supporters gathered despite the rainy weather, Prime Mini»»»

Singer Kid Rock, left, and President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2025. The U.S. Army said Monday that it launching a reviewing after videos showed Apache helicopters performing a fly-by of Rock's Nashville es»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with a chance of light to moderate rainfall across scattered areas and heavier showers possible in some eastern and northern regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the unsettled condi»»»

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, pictured in 2020 in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, on Monday renamed an airport in Florida for the president. File Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron Desantis on Monday signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International »»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided, at a meeting held on Monday, to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 7%.The Board reaffirmed its vigilance and stands ready to adjust the instruments at its...»»»

Share: President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that “the hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off,” adding that “security services are taking firm measures to prevent any security breaches through arrests and the confiscation of weapons.” Aoun assured that “no one in Lebanon wants the outbreak o»»»

In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»

Dubai: Just weeks ago, the idea of crude oil surging to $200 per barrel moved from fringe speculation into mainstream discussion. Analysts began floating extreme scenarios. Policymakers quietly modeled them. Markets, briefly, seemed willing to entertain the possibility. Today, with Brent hovering n»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»

Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was attacked by an Iranian drone while positioned in the anchorage area of the Dubai Port. All 24 crew members are safe. In a statement t»»»

Share: Photo- Judge Tarek Bitar was appointed lead investigator into the Beirut Port blast ( background ) after the removal of his predecessor Judge Fadi Sawwan in February, 2021 . The background of Bitar’s picture shows the huge silos of Beirut Port that exploded on Aug 4 , 2020, killing some 225 »»»

The weather forecast offers an 80% chance for launch on April 1, officials said. NASA on Monday officially started the countdown to Wednesday's expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon, which will take a four-person crew farther from Earth than any human has ever t»»»

MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»

Dubai: The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as chairman of HDFC Bank twelve days ago followed a sequence of events linked to the bank’s Dubai operations, internal disciplinary action, and differences over how those issues were handled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence Monday that Iran's Islamic republic would eventually fall, though he again said that was not the objective of the US-Israeli war on the country. "I think this regime will collapse internally. But at the moment, right now, what we're doing »»»

Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was directly attacked by Iranian forces while positioned in the anchorage area of Dubai Port. In a statement to KUNA, the KPC confirmed t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” 31-03-2026 01:54 AM Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cor»»»

Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - On the occasion of Land Day, observed every year on March 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad reaffirmed Tunisia’s unconditional support for the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their...»»»

ABU DHABI: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received on Monday Jamal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed strategic partnership rel»»»

The Israeli Knesset, the Parliament, is pictured in Jerusalem. Lawmakers voter Monday in favor of a new death penalty law. File Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed legislation legalizing the death penalty as a punishment for Palestinians »»»