Unprecedented security measures have started to be taken in the capital Beirut, reinforced by the deployment of additional army and Internal Security Forces units, and the deployment of military and plainclothes intelligence patrols, media reports said. "These measures, implemented by all security »»»

A 55-year-old man was arrested in east Attica on Thursday night after he was involved in a road accident while under the influence of alcohol. His two children, aged 10 and 12, were in the vehicle, police said. The man was led before a prosecutor on Friday where he was charged with dangerous drivin»»»

By recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," the UN has paved the way for reparations, Abdoulaye Diallo, president of the Network of Communicators, Bloggers, and Professional Activists of Mali, said in an interview with Sputnik. “This will calm people’s spir»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage, in context of the warning issued»»»

Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. Deutsche Bahn lost 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2025, compared to a loss of 1.8 billion euro»»»

Countries like France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, which abstained from the UN resolution, continue to uphold a neo-colonial mindset based on dominance over Africa, Oumar MC Kone, former head of Mali’s State Refoundation Support Mission, told Sputnik. The legacy of slavery and the ongoing expl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe National News Agency (NNA): One citizen martyred, two others injured in Israeli raid on Al-Bazalia, north of Baalbek, east of Lebanon 27-03»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, achieving a direct hit: Hezbollah Milit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 12:30 on Friday, Islamic Resistance fighters clashed again with Israeli forces in the towns of Al-Bayyada and Shamaa at point-blank rang»»»

Dubai: A young woman with a sleeping baby in a pram carefully made her way through the aisles of the newly opened Ulta Beauty store at Dubai Mall on Friday morning, pausing to inspect makeup and skincare displays. Around Clodagh Cooke from Ireland, a modest but steady line of early visitors waited »»»

The Hezbollah members fighting in the area south of the Litani River are the sons of the area's villages and towns, supported by fighters from the Bekaa Valley and other regions, including foreigners, a media report said. "These fighters moved to the battle zones after the start of the war on Iran,»»»

Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»

Washington, United States: The US Senate moved Friday to end a budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay and caused long delays at airports. A lapse in government funding has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff -- who screen passenge»»»

An air-sea search and rescue operation by Mexican naval vessels and military aircraft was underway Friday after two sailboats in a three-strong charity flotilla bringing aid to Cuba failed to arrive. A third vessel, an 80-foot-long shrimper, completed the journey without incident. Photo by Ernesto »»»

Lebanon received negative intelligence from Egypt indicating that the Israeli war is likely to be protracted, given the absence of any decisive signs of an imminent ceasefire, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. This comes as Israel deployed a new military division to southern Lebanon, confirming i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli force at point-blank range in Al-Bayada, using light and medium weapons and scoring direct h»»»

March 26 (UPI) -- Two delivery robots crashed into two bus shelters in Chicago within a matter of days -- and one of the incidents was caught on camera. The first crash occurred Sunday, when a delivery robot owned by Serve Robotics crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority Grand and Racine bus shelt»»»

Dubai: After days of heavy rain this week, clear skies across the UAE often bring a sense of relief. But for many residents, the first priority isn’t relaxation but inspection, cleanup, and making sure everything is safe and functioning. From homes to cars, small checks and simple routines help res»»»

Jakarta: Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 27, 2026, authorities said. Since the start of what officials described as ongoing Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise »»»

A Cuban national was arrested at Athens International Airport after police found about 43 kilos of smuggled Havana cigars in his luggage. Authorities said that the passenger, who had arrived in Athens via Turkey, carried a total of 2,806 cigars of various brands. The total taxable value of the ciga»»»

Early this morning, Friday, ‘Israel’ launched a new aggression on Beirut’s southern suburbs without prior warning, targeting the Al-Ghadir area adjacent to Beirut International Airport. Local sources reported significant damage to a residential building after the attack struck an apartment in the H»»»

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, killing two people, according to the health ministry. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the southern sub»»»

In a letter Friday to the Israeli military’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, mothers of soldiers called for an end to the further ground offensive into Lebanon. The group, Parents of Combat Soldiers, includes 600 military parents. The letter said the military was receiving orders from politici»»»

The Saudi Embassy in Beirut said in a statement Friday that the decision is related to the “repercussions of the current events” taking place in Lebanon. The embassy added that Saudi Arabia’s travel ban to Lebanon has been in place for years. Israel has moved thousands of troops across the border i»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backin»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

The Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Prof. Dr. Emanuel Mutafov, has been elected a member of the Board of Directors of the International Community of Academies after a secret ballot by representatives of 42 academies, BAS said on Friday. Prof. Juan Antonio Mariano Mazzei f»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

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Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 2,395 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past week, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to over 2,395 milita»»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday the execution of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, a coordinated missile and drone strike conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted oil storage tanks and depots in»»»

The Israeli army shelled Friday al-Naqoura, al-Bayyada and Shamaa in south Lebanon with white phosphorus bombs after Hezbollah claimed attacks against troops trying to advance there. The troops were advancing from Deir al-Seryan toward Al-Qussair, media reports said, while Hezbollah claimed attacks»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening Pristina's PM Albin Kurti would visit French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to make two requests, including a withdrawal of KFOR troops from the Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) in the north of the Kosovo-Metohija province. Vucic p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes create major sonic booms over Lebanon’s coast and areas across the country’s south 27-03-2026 12:43 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

New guide highlights precautions, alerts, and responsible behaviour. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, has released the Safety and Awareness Guide for Workers. The guide covers key topics such as»»»

Burgas Airport is opening this year’s summer tourist season with an expanded flight program, new strategic routes, and increased frequencies on established lines, the airport announced. This year, passengers will have access to over 70 direct destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key ai»»»

Three of the four foreign nationals injured in the knife attacks in central Sofia have been discharged from hospital after receiving medical treatment, health institutions confirmed. One of the victims remains hospitalized following surgery, while the others are continuing recovery at home. Further»»»

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»

Despite sometimes going without wages for months at a time, Gabon's eco-rangers continue to patrol the African nation's beaches to protect the nests of sea turtles against seagulls, crabs and encroaching sea levels. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles scramble ac»»»

In March 2026, the BBC announced: “Peers in the House of Lords have backed plans to decriminalize abortions, which MPs voted in favour of last summer.” Immediately, and following demonstrations in front of the House of Lords, people went into a fury on social networks, accusing the government of th»»»