City boss Guardiola still has hope of revival against Real Madrid
Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. City face a huge task to rescue their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday after following a heavy defeat by»»»
North Korea launches rockets amid U.S. asset redeployment - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watching a live feed of a strategic cruise missile test-fire from the naval Destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea, 10 March 2026 (issued 11 March 2026). According to KCNA, the test aimed to verify the reliability»»»
US airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers
Top airline CEOs have urged the US Congress to end the government shutdown that has left airport workers without pay, warning travellers could face more delays. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue are among the airlines that have written to lawmakers to demand funding is restored to the»»»
Spanish King Acknowledges ‘Much Abuse’ During Conquest
King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged "much abuse" during Spain's conquest of the Americas, the latest attempt by a top Spanish official to address Mexico's longstanding historical grievances. Laws imposed by the Spanish crown in the 16th century to govern its colonies had a "desire to protect" Ind»»»
Israel Army Says Ground Assault Against Hezbollah Underway in Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday it was carrying out what it described as "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, with its defense minister warning that those displaced would not return home until northern Israel was secure. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war o»»»
WP’s Tourism business continues despite war in Iran
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Qatar condemns Iranian attack that resulted in one fatality in UAE
Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the United Arab Emirates, which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, as well as a direct t»»»
Cuba protests intensify after U.S. talks confirmed - UPI.com
A motorcycle travels down an unlit street during a power outage in Havana in early March. Widespread power outage are continuing throughout the nation as fuel runs out. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Cuba entered its 10th consecutive day of protests Monday as demonstrations agai»»»
At 10:00 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Zar’it settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 10:00 on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Zar’it settlemen»»»
At 12:30 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the city of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon using appropriate weapons. Israeli warplanes then attacked the crash site between Bint Jbeil and the town of Aitaroun: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 12:30 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the city of Bint Jbeil in sou»»»
Trump's White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump praised Wiles on Truth Social on Monday, before revealing, "unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMME»»»
Israel Says Lebanese Displaced Won’t Return Until Its Own Citizens Are Safe
Israel on Monday warned that displaced Lebanese driven from their homes by its military campaign would not be able to return until the safety of Israelis living near the border was ensured, as Israeli troops pushed into new parts of southern Lebanon. In a briefing, Israeli military spokesperson Lie»»»
Kennedy Center board to vote on 2-year shuttering for renovations - UPI.com
1 of 5 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, is seen in Washington, D.C., on December 30. The facility's board of trustees is expected to vote Monday whether to close for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»
Why Iranian Drones Are Hard to Stop
Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop. - Offline navigation - Designed to explode on impact, Shahed drones connect to GPS to register their location shortly b»»»
WHO Says Six Hospitals Evacuated in Iran, System Holding Up
A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran had led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system appeared to be holding up and authorities had not sought emergency relief from the WHO. "The primary healthcare and the health infrastructure of »»»
China directly mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan – Foreign Ministry
Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts during »»»
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack kills one person in UAE, affirms solidarity
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE), which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»
Kuwait intercepts 4 hostile drones, no casualties reported: MOD Spokesperson
Doha, Qatar: The Official Spokesman for the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, reported that Kuwait’s air defense detected four hostile drones breaching the country’s airspace in the past 24 hours. One drone was destroyed, another fell outside the threat zone without causing any danger, and two drones lan»»»
Chile begins trench construction along borders with Peru, Bolivia - UPI.com
Members of the Chilean Army guard the border crossing at the northern border between Chile and Bolivia, in the commune of Colchane, Tarapaca region, Chile, last March. File Photo by Javier Martin/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Chile formally began building trenches and walls Monday at the Chacalluta border »»»
‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk
There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»
Vucic: All fuel storage tanks filled to capacity
SEVOJNO - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday all fuel tanks and storage capacities in Serbia were full and that the country had three months' worth of fuel reserves. However, Vucic noted that the crude oil price was at its peak, at around 104 dollars per barrel. "If it goes above 110»»»
US Used 10% of Ready-to-Fire Tomahawk Arsenal in First 3 Days of Iran Operation - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy launched about 10% of its ready-to-fire Tomahawk missile arsenal during the first three days of the military operation against Iran, The National Interest magazine reported on Monday. This represents roughly 400 missiles, a significant expenditure that exceeds the»»»
Krakow is preparing district for 55,000 inhabitants for Płaszów and Rybitw
Kraków is close to approving a master plan for about 1,050 hectares in the Płaszów and Rybitwy areas, one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Poland. The city plans to transform the largely industrial zone into a green district for about 55,000 residents, with parks, public services, new»»»
Israeli media: “Missile fragments” fall a few meters from Netanyahu’s office - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: “Missile fragments” fall a few meters from Netanyahu’s office 16-03-2026 17:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: “Mi»»»
Mapping Global Oil Lifelines
On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»
Snow, Wind Hit Eastern US and Midwest, Blocking Roads and Grounding More than 2,000 Flights
Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights nationwide Monday»»»
China Warns Trump's Latest Tariff Moves Could Damage Trade Ties
China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»
Larijani: “No Islamic state stood by Iran” in its war against Israel and US – Ya Libnan
Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»
Plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz will not be under NATO: UK Prime Minister
London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»
Iranian drone strike sets stategically key UAE oil trading hub on fire - UPI.com
Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»
Afghan asylum-seeker who helped U.S. military dies in ICE custody - UPI.com
An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»
Colorado JBS meat packing plant goes on strike - UPI.com
The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»
Trade House of Kyrgyzstan planned to be opened in Chengdu, China - | 24.KG
Zhusubali Toromamatov, Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan in China, met with Li Yuping, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Bureau of Commerce. The parties discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The ma»»»
UK sends aid, says displacement of Lebanese 'unacceptable'
Britain is sending 5 million pounds ($6.6 million) to humanitarian organizations in Lebanon. The funds are intended to help provide food, water and shelter for some of the more than 800,000 people displaced by the Israeli war. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she is "gravely concerned about the»»»
Hotels, flats turn away displaced Lebanese over fears they could be Israeli targets
After being forced to flee with his family from Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon, Hussein Fakih searched in vain for an apartment, amid strict measures imposed by hotels and landlords afraid that guests might be targeted by Israel. In two weeks of war, Israel has carried out surprise strikes o»»»
"Tunisia has achieved historic record in olive oil exports" Trade Minister
Tunis, March 16, 2026 (TAP) – "Tunisia has achieved a historic record in olive oil exports in December, January, and February," Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid said on Monday.“These results mark a major success for Tunisian...»»»
Photovoltaic project in Gabès selected to receive grant from Japanese government
Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- A 130 MW photovoltaic project in Gabès was selected last February to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism (CCEM), Japan's embassy in Tunisia said. The mechanism aims to...»»»
Strike Kills at Least Four Iraqi Fighters Near Syria Border
A strike on Monday near Iraq's western border with Syria killed at least four fighters from a former coalition, two security officials said. The fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), now part of Iraq's regular army -- "were killed and three others were wounded" in the late afternoon »»»
MIPIM 2026: Capital returns, selectivity rises
After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes, but with greater selectivity than before the interest rate hiking cycle. Investors are not retreating from risk — they are learning to p»»»
Internet on Arrival: Yettel Offers a Prepaid eSIM for Mobile Data in Bulgaria
Yettel is the first local telecom to introduce a fully online purchase of a prepaid eSIM for mobile internet in Bulgaria The service launches with two plans – Yettel 25 GB and Yettel 100 GB, both including days with unlimited data No ID document or registration is required Mobile internet has long »»»
Eight INSAIT Research Papers Accepted for One of World's Premier Conferences in AI Field
Eight research papers by researchers from the Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia have been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Learning Representations 2026, one of the world’s most p»»»
Nooruz 2026: Main national celebrations to be held in Naryn region - | 24.KG
This year, the main national celebrations marking Nooruz will take place in the city of Naryn in Naryn region. President Sadyr Japarov is expected to attend the festivities. According to the press service of the presidential envoy in the region, the celebration program will be extensive and will la»»»
Israel Steps Up Campaign in Lebanon
The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub for travelers. Massive explosi»»»
Zelensky seeking to ‘punish’ Slovakia for peace aspirations – Fico
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will never restore oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, which serves as the key artery for delivering Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He has rebuked the EU for its reluctance to exert sufficient pressure on Kiev to unlo»»»
Israel starts ground operation in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»
PM Holds Closed-Door Meeting in Vlorë Focused on Summer Tourism Preparations
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama started the week with a visit to the coastal city of Vlorë, where he held a closed-door meeting with several members of parliament from the region and representatives of the local municipality. The meeting, which lasted around one hour, focused on the progress of on»»»
Sadyr Japarov meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Samuel Ablakwa. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and prospects for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.»»»
'Al-Sarayat' season begins in Qatar, bringing sudden weather changes
Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) announced that the Al-Sarayat period has begun. Locally known as Al-Sarayat, this seasonal weather period starts during the last third of March and extends until mid-May. It is characterized by the rapid development of convective clouds within a short period»»»