PLA’s J-10C Drills Show Growing Edge in Integrated Air Warfare
As Monday marked the 28th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s J-10 fighter jet, CCTV News reported that multiple units have recently conducted high-intensity drills with J-10C fighter jets. The exercises took place under complex electromagnetic condi»»»
Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure
With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»
Watch: Circus performer pulls 2,184-pound carriage with his nipples - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- A Finnish man used his body piercings to break the Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle pulled by the nipples -- 2,184 pounds. The professional circus performer, known as The Baron, had his partner sit in a carriage to bring it up to weight on the set of Guinness World R»»»
Mexico seeks U.N. backing to relaunch students' disappearance probe - UPI.com
Demonstrators hold signs with images of missing students during a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in December 2025. Relatives and classmates of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa reiterated their demand for truth and justice. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA March 24»»»
Ohio drivers urged to beware of loose ostrich - UPI.com
Authorities in Ohio's Madison County urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted running loose near a pair of roads. Photo courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff's Office March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Ohio urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Kicks Off Election Campaign in Razgrad
Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev kicked off their election campaign in Razgrad. He said that their priority is the Bulgarian citizen. Their MP candidates for the 18th constituency with top-of-the-list candidate Malomir Vlasov were introduced during the event. Radev said that the co»»»
Qatar voices strong condemnation, denunciation of escalating Israeli violations against Palestinians
Geneva: The State of Qatar voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the escalating violations committed by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers against the fraternal Palestinian people, through killing, assault, seizure of property, forced displacement, demolition of homes, continuation of»»»
QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG Contracts
QatarEnergy declared on Tuesday force majeure on some of its affected long-term LNG supply contracts, with counterparties including customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China. It said it was continuing to assess the full impact of these recent events on its operations. It »»»
BVMT: Suspension of trading in "UADH" shares from March 25
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange (BVMT) announced on Tuesday that trading in the shares of "UADH" (Universal Auto Distributors Holding) is suspended effective Wednesday, March 25, 2026.The BVMT explained that "this decision follows...»»»
Sharjah launches campaign to disinfect rainwater pools
Sharjah: In response to recent rainfall and unstable weather conditions, Sharjah City Municipality has launched an extensive field campaign to disinfect and sanitise stagnant rainwater across the emirate, aiming to curb the spread of public health pests such as mosquitoes. The move is part of the m»»»
UAE President, Malaysia Prime Minister discuss regional developments
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke on the phone Tuesday with Malaysian Prime Minister HE Anwar Ibrahim to discuss evolving developments in the region. The two sides also addressed the implications of mounting military actions on regional and g»»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»
Djuric: Regular exchanges with Szijjarto always open, direct and professional
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday his regular exchanges with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, including after, and sometimes before, EU Foreign Affairs Council sessions, had always been open, direct, and professional. "I value his cooperation and our»»»
US quadruple amputee accused of fatally shooting car passenger
A quadruple amputee and professional athlete is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot a man in his car during an argument. Dayton Webber, 27, was driving the vehicle when he opened fire on the front-seat passenger in the town of La Plata, Maryland, at the weekend before dumping his body, s»»»
Tunisia celebrates 70th anniversary of independence in Lisbon
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - The Embassy of Tunisia to Portugal celebrated, on Monday in Lisbon, the 70th anniversary of national independence with a prestigious reception attended by senior Portuguese dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, MPs...»»»
Sharjah Civil Defence ramps up emergency readiness
Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has intensified its field preparedness in response to ongoing unstable weather conditions across the UAE, including rainfall of varying intensity and strong winds that could reduce visibility and lead to water accumulation in several areas. The move come»»»
Kenya Airways sees boost from Middle East conflict
Nairobi: Kenya's national carrier has seen passenger numbers jump by nearly a third and cargo up more than 250 percent during the Mideast war, its CEO said Tuesday. The war between the United States and Iran, now in its fourth week, has sent shockwaves through global markets, with fuel prices soari»»»
Qatar Civil Defense holds workshops on emergency safety for educational institutions
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Civil Defense is holding awareness workshops on emergency safety guidelines for staff in educational institutions across Qatar. The four-day workshops convene at the Officers Club with the participation of almost 1,200 school managers and their deputies, alon»»»
MOL Group receives OFAC approval to continue NIS acquisition talks until May 22
BUDAPEST - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Ministry of the Treasury has granted a request by the Hungarian oil firm MOL Group to extend until May 22 a deadline for talks on its acquisition of the majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, MOL announced on the Budapest Stoc»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the Misgav Am site with a sophisticated missile - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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From Berlin to Tokyo: Industrial giants face inflationary wave amid Hormuz tensions
Capitals, March 24 (SANA) As the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is in its 25th day, the circle of impact is widening to strike at the core of the global economy. Severe disruptions in energy supplies and a rapid acceleration in prices are creating a volatile environme»»»
Ain Dubai is temporarily closed
Ain Dubai, the Ferris wheel with a spectacular view from the top, is temporarily closed. The announcement was made on the Dubai attraction’s Instagram handle; the reason for the closure wasn’t revealed. It requested people who were interested on booking a spot or getting a refund for any cancellati»»»
Bail set for gallerist accused of art and antiquities fraud
A prominent Greek gallerist was released Tuesday on €50,000 bail and strict conditions after appearing before an investigating magistrate in a high-profile art fraud probe involving his galleries and storage facilities in Elliniko, Kolonaki and Glyfada. Authorities also imposed monthly police repor»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Misgav Am site with a squadron of attack drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the vicinity of the Khiam detention center with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the vicinity of the Khiam deten»»»
Tunindex closes Tuesdays session down 0.29%
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Tuesday's session down 0.29% to 15,539.44 points with a traded volume of TND 6.8 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTRAPIL shares were the best performers after rising by 5.4% to TND 27.400, generating a ...»»»
Protest Staged in Sofia over Disputed Land at Vrazhdebna Experimental Field
Citizens gathered to protest near the Vrazhdebna Training and Experimental Field Centre on Botevgradsko Shose Blvd in Sofia, claiming that properties in the area had been unlawfully expropriated. The demonstrators voiced frustration over what they described as institutional inaction regarding land »»»
President Iotova, New Student Councils Leadership Discuss Future of Student House
President Iliana Iotova met with the newly elected leadership of the National Representation of Student Councils (NRSC) in Bulgaria, the president’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. A key focus of the meeting was the future of the National Student House in Sofia. The sides rallied that the buildi»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Slovenia
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the President of the Republic of Slovenia HE Nataša Pirc Musar. At the outset of the call, Her Excellency the President of Slovenia extended her sincere congratulations to HH the Amir on the occasion of E»»»
Withdrawing approval of Iranian Ambassador, not equal to cutting ties with Iran
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the decision to withdraw approval for the accreditation of Iranian Ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani does not constitute a severing of diplomatic relations with Tehran. In its statement on Tuesday, the Ministry said that the »»»
Two UAVs slam into Kirkuk, Al Muthanna provinces, no casualties reported: Iraq
Baghdad: Two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in Iraq, authorities said, with no human casualties or material damage reported. A security source said Tuesday a booby-trapped drone was found near a power station in the southwest of Kirkuk Province and another one in Al Muthanna Province in the count»»»
Rassvet Comms Satellites Help Secure Russia's Digital Sovereignty
The successful launch of the first batch of Rassvet (Dawn) low-orbit communication satellites marks the start of an endeavor that will help Russia deal with several issues, Russian Academy of Cosmonautics’ corresponding member Andrey Ionin tells Sputnik: These satellites will help provide Internet »»»
Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has testified in the trial of a former congressman accused of lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government, becoming the first serving cabinet member to take the stand in a criminal trial since 1983. Prosecutors say former congressman from Miami David Rivera illega»»»
Pakistan proposes hosting U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad - UPI.com
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the 80th session of the General Debate at the United Nations Headquarters on September 26 in New York City. On Tuesday he said Islamabad could host negotiations between Iran and the United States. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March »»»
Supreme Court Halts Definitively Higher Parking Fees and Paid Zone Expansion in Sofia
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has upheld a ruling of the Sofia City Administrative Court that suspended provisions of an ordinance on the traffic organization within the territory of Sofia Municipality, the court announced. By doing this, the court has definitively halted changes related t»»»
Innovation Minister to Review Awarding of Roadside Assistance Contracts after Protest
Caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Nikolay Naydenov committed to reviewing the awarding of roadside assistance contracts on the national road network, the Ministry reported on Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday, Naydenov met with Encho Andonov, an employee in the roadside assistance sector and an or»»»
How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war
Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»
Woman killed in flash floods in Oman’s Wilayat Khasab
Dubai: A woman has died after being swept away by flash floods in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, as authorities continue to respond to severe weather conditions across parts of the country. According to the search and rescue sector, the woman was swept away in Wilayat Khasab due to the intensity of w»»»
NASA to build $20 bn moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
Washington, United States: NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infra»»»
Pakistan says it is ready to host talks to end Middle East crisis
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Tuesday that his country is ready to host negotiations to end the crisis in the Middle East. In a post on his official X account, Sharif said: "Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the crisis in M»»»
NASA to Build $20 Bn Moon Base, Pause Orbital Lunar Station Plans
NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infrastructure that enables sust»»»
Lebanon Orders Iran’s Ambassador to Leave Country, Drawing Hezbollah Condemnation
Lebanon's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation, giving him until Sunday to leave the country, drawing Hezbollah's condemnation. The ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires in Lebanon and info»»»
Pentagon considering sending US airborne troops to seize Iran’s key oil hub on Kharg island – NYT
Senior US military officials are looking into the possibility of deploying airborne troops to capture Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, the New York Times has reported, citing American defense sources. The US struck military targets on the island sitting around 25 kilom»»»
US Sees Opportunity for Improved Treaty in New START Expiration - State Department
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States believes that the expiration of the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) provides an opportunity for reaching a better agreement, US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno said on Tuesday. "New START no»»»
US 82nd Airborne Division Ordered to Deploy to Middle East - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, and members of his headquarters staff have received orders to deploy to the Middle East, Fox News reported on Tuesday. The Pentagon is considering sending the division to the region as part of a possible gro»»»
US-Israeli Attack on Iran Torpedoes Years of Nuclear Diplomacy Efforts - Russian Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran has nullified years of efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. "Our meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a s»»»
Hannah Montana fans celebrate 20 years of 'once in a generation' show
It's been 20 years since Hannah Montana debuted on the Disney Channel. The show - about a teenager living a double-life as a pop singer - was a smash hit and made an international celebrity of its star, Miley Cyrus. She's put on her famous blonde wig once again for an anniversary special, filmed in»»»
Profitability crisis hits Argentina’s dairy industry - UPI.com
In Argentina, higher-value-added products, including specialty cheeses, processed yogurts and desserts, have lost market share. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (UPI) -- Argentina, one of South America's leading milk producers, is facing a deep crisis in its dairy sec»»»
UAE hosts release of US citizen from Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the United Arab Emirates hosted the release of a US citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan, facilitating his transfer to the United States, in the presence of representatives from the relevant authorities of both countries. The Ministr»»»
AI-powered platform launched for UAE national talent
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, “Promising Talents”, aimed at empowering national capabilities and strengthening investment in young talent across the federal government. The platform is designed to enhance fu»»»