UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on Iran's attacks on GCC States, Jordan
Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate Wednesday on Iran's military attacks against Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, which have targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties. In a statem»»»
Roadside Assistance Sector Employees Protest in Sofia
Employees in the roadside assistance sector staged a protest against the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) on Tuesday. The demonstration was prompted by an investigation by the non-governmental Anti-Corruption Fund Foundation, which contains data on alleged misappropriation of state budget funds thr»»»
Drecun: NATO bombing of FR Yugoslavia buried int'l law, introduced law of the stronger
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Tuesday the 1999 bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) had been the strongest successful attempt of violating the UN Charter and international law, and noted that the prec»»»
Watch: Texas town called Bug Tussle loses over 70 street signs to theft - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- A small Texas town called Bug Tussle is no longer receiving new road signs from the Department of Transportation due to rampant thefts. Local officials said more than 70 Bug Tussle road signs have been stolen over the years by thieves who apparently appreciated the town's unusual »»»
Watch: Austrian man sticks balloons up his nose for world record - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- An Austrian man took his unusual party trick to a German TV series and broke the Guinness World Record for the most balloons passed through the nose and out the mouth in one minute. Malte Dünser, the self-proclaimed "King of the Freaks" who amassed an Instagram following for his u»»»
Did rapper Badshah marry actress Isha Rikhi in a private wedding ceremony?
Dubai: Indian rapper Badshah may have quietly married Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi, if social media frenzy over an alleged wedding portrait is to be believed. The rumours gained momentum after several photos and videos, believed to be from a private wedding ceremony, surfaced online, showing the coup»»»
Heartless Theft: Criminal Steals Donation Box for Sick Child in Stara Zagora
A donation box meant to help a sick child was stolen from the entrance of Stara Zagora Zoo, authorities confirmed after reviewing CCTV footage that led to the arrest of the suspect. The box had been collecting funds for young Georgi, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe genetic co»»»
Danes vote as Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as PM
Danes are voting in an election with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats aiming for a third term. Frederiksen, 48, called the vote months earlier than expected, buoyed by popular support for her handling of US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland, an autonomous Danish »»»
After 13-year coma, India’s first passive euthanasia patient dies
New Delhi: Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi, marking the country’s first real-world implementation of the right to die with dignity, Indian media reports said. He was 31. Rana had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013,»»»
4-hour queues at US airports as security crunch deepens
Long security lines stretching for hours, missed flights and mounting frustration — US airports are facing widespread disruption as a funding standoff leaves key security operations understaffed at the peak of the spring travel season. The chaos has been compounded by broader pressures on global av»»»
Gasic: Conditions in place for 75-day compulsory military service
BELGRADE- Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic said on Tuesday the conditions were in place for introducing 75-day compulsory military service and that a decision on whether that would happen in December this year or March next year depended on global developments. In an appearance on K1 TV, Ga»»»
Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador over interference in ‘internal issues’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani who was appointed last month to replace Mojtaba Amani BEIRUT — Lebanon on Tuesday withdrew the accreditation of Iran’s ambassador to Beirut and declared him persona non grata in the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two co»»»
Trump delays US strikes on Iranian energy sites after Hormuz ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has ordered a five‑day delay in planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, claiming “very good and productive” talks with Tehran are under way and will continue through the week. The move follows his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power network if it»»»
Eight suspects arrested over burning train carriage in Kalaa Soghra
TUNIS, March 24 (TAP) – Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the burning of a train carriage in Kalaa Soghra, spokesperson for the General Directorate of the National Guard, Brigadier General Houssem Eddine Jebabli, said on...»»»
Analysis: Israel’s forced displacement deepens Lebanon’s crisis - UPI.com
A damaged apartment following an overnight Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Bshamoun, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said more than 1,030 people have been killed and 2,800 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the start of re»»»
Emirates Drug Establishment conducts over 568 inspections since start of year
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced that it has carried out more than 568 regulatory inspection visits to medical warehouses across the country since the beginning of the year, including 86 inspections in March, as part of efforts to strengthen drug security and ensure the steady supply»»»
Why did R Madhavan apologise for hurting sentiments? Dhurandhar 2 controversy, FIR scandal explained
The clarification comes after backlash over a sequence in the film directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. The scene shows Madhavan’s character holding a cigarette while a sacred verse from the Dasam Granth, authored by Guru Gobind Singh, is recited. An FIR was filed at Mulund Police St»»»
‘A Top Person’: Who Is the US Dealing with in Iran?
He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position. But who is the senior figure talking with the United States on the future of Iran after over three weeks of the Israeli-US war against the country? The individu»»»
Iran Guards Threaten 'Heavy' Missile Fire on Israel in Support of Lebanese, Palestinians
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened on Tuesday to conduct "heavy" missile and drone attacks on Israel in what it described as support for Lebanese and Palestinian civilians. "We warn the regime's criminal army that if its crimes against civilians in Lebanon and Palestine persist," Israeli forces»»»
Israel’s Military to Occupy Swathe of Southern Lebanon, Defense Chief Says
Israel's military will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, defense minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, the first time Israel has clearly spelled out its intent to seize swathes of territory that make up nearly a tenth of Lebanon. Katz has previously threatened Lebanon's government it »»»
Baghdad: An Intelligence Battleground in Iran’s Latest War
Within days of the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Quds Force officers began arriving in Iraq to oversee “attrition operations” and establish a support command for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move reflects contingency planning for possible escalation inside Tehran. At the sam»»»
Drecun:NATO bombing of FR Yugoslavia buried int'l law, introduced law of the stronger
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Tuesday the 1999 bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) had been the strongest successful attempt of violating the UN Charter and international law, and noted that the prec»»»
Russian Armed Forces Hit Transport and Infrastructure Facilities of Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have carried out a a massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian transport facilities, enterprises producing various types of missiles and components, as well as military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The operational-tactical aviat»»»
Middle East live: Israel says it 'will control' security zone up to Lebanon's Litani river
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that the country’s military “will control” southern Lebanon all the way to the Litani river. Katz said that Israeli forces had blown up “all five bridges over the Litani that were used by Hezbollah for the passage of terrorists and weapons”, a day a»»»
For Israel, war against Iran is not over as Trump's attempt to reach deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would be ready to protect its vital interests under any circumstances, while it continues to strike Iran and Lebanon. This comes as US President Donald Trump has claimed talks were underway with Iran - despite Tehran denying those talks. 'The qu»»»
At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
At least five people have been killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, after a massive overnight aerial bombardment targeted several regions across the country. A 61-year-old woman was killed when a drone hit an electric train in Kharkiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, while other deaths were»»»
Rain in UAE: When it rains in Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan takes the wheel through desert
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, gave followers a glimpse of the city’s rainy weather as he drove around Dubai. In a video shared with his 17.6 million Instagram fo»»»
Truth or Fake - Misleading campaign adverts target French far left in local elections
Over the weekend, thousands of people in Toulouse – France's fourth-largest city – were exposed to a misleading campaign targeting Francois Piquemal, the far-left France Unbowed party's candidate for mayor, ahead of Sunday's municipal elections. It happened in the middle of France’s »»»
German President Calls Iran War a Disastrous Mistake, in Rare Rebuke of Trump
The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which he said marked a rupture for German ties with its biggest post-war ally. In a scathing verbal attack, Frank-W»»»
US B-52 Strategic Bomber Sends Distress Signal Over UK- Flightradar24
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A US B-52 strategic bomber has sent a distress signal over the UK, the Flightradar24 portal reported on Tuesday. A Boeing B-52H Stratofortress sent a 7700 (emergency situation) signal east of Bristol, the portal read.MilitaryPentagon to Spend $4.5Bln to Accelerate Bomber Producti»»»
Two-Thirds of Britons See UK as Unprepared for Military Conflict - Poll
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over two-thirds of UK residents view the country as unprepared for a military conflict, the Sky News broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing a study from UK polling firm Public First. Meanwhile, around 40% of respondents predict the UK will face war within five years, the broadca»»»
Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks
Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war. AFP images showed rubble-strewn streets and the side of a building in Israel's commercial hub in ruins, as first res»»»
Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf floated as possible US contact in talks
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the Islamic Republic. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assur»»»
Israel says will take 'control' of security zone in south Lebanon up to Litani river
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military will take control of south Lebanon all the way to the Litani river. "All five bridges over the Litani that were used by Hezbollah for the passage of terrorists and weapons have been blown up, and the IDF (Israeli military) will »»»
Is Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf the ‘mystery man’ in US talks?
Dubai: As Israeli and US strikes continue to erode Iran’s political and military leadership, one figure is increasingly moving to the centre of power in Tehran: parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — a veteran insider now seen as a crucial link across the Islamic Republic’s fractured system. »»»
Israel Says Will Take ‘Control’ of Security Zone up to Lebanon’s Litani River
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military will take control of south Lebanon all the way to the Litani river. "All five bridges over the Litani that were used by Hezbollah for the passage of terrorists and weapons have been blown up, and the Israeli military will contro»»»
Bulgarian Police Bust Major Counterfeit Operation: Over €1 Million in Fake Euros Seized
The Bulgarian authorities carried out a major operation against counterfeit currency, seizing more than one million euros in fake banknotes in Sofia and detaining four people, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Georgi Kandev announced on social media. The arrests involved two Bulgarian and»»»
Sweden to deport migrants not following 'honest living'
Stockholm: Sweden's government on Tuesday said it would put forward a bill introducing a requirement for migrants to adhere to an "honest living" or face deportation. The country's right-wing government, which came into power in 2022 vowing to get tough on immigration, is currently trying to rapidl»»»
Coral Beach Sharjah joins global climate action initiative
Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has been officially recognised as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, becoming the first hotel in the UAE to earn this distinction. The recognition underscores the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism and measurab»»»
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Is Floated as a Possible US Contact in Talks as War Rages
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the country. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that t»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
One in five Lebanese displacement in three weeks by Israel’s invasion
Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
One in five Lebanese displacement in three weeks by Israel’s invasion
Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»