Bank of America agrees to $72.5M settlement with Epstein survivors - UPI.com
Bank of America this week settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a victim of the deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, pictured in a photo issued by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice while he was awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking. Epstein was found dead in his cell in A»»»
Dubai landlords hold firm, no rush to sell despite tensions
Dubai: Dubai’s property market is holding steady despite recent geopolitical tensions, with landlords staying put while buyers and tenants adjust their decisions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Smart Bricks shows that around 85% of landlords are not consider»»»
J.D. Vance says UFOs are “demons,” vows to review files
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said aliens are in fact “demons,” vowing to dig into US government files on UFOs. He made the remarks in an interview with podcaster Benny Johnson released on Friday. Vance discussed the UFO files and government disclosures, saying he is “obsessed” with the topic, b»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chainrisks in post-war scenario
Tribune News Network Doha Energy, economic and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions during a high-level panel discussion organised by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the»»»
Hezbollah fighters struck the Hanita Israeli occupation site with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF soldiers, vehicles in Khallat Al-Ain in the town of Qantara with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Nepal's former prime minister arrested over protest crackdowns - UPI.com
The former prime minister of Nepal was arrested early Saturday for his role in protesters being killed by police during youth-led rallies in September 2025 that spread nationwide over social media bans, government corruption and a weak economy. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Nasharim base southeast of Haifa with a swarm of attack drones: Military Media Statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ministry hosts training on evacuation to enhance student, staff safety
Held over four days at the Officers Club, the sessions targeted school principals, their deputies, and safety officials in public and private educational institutions, benefiting around 1,200 participants. The workshops focused on unifying response procedures when receiving alerts through the natio»»»
Qatar marks Earth Hour
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar joined the global observance of Earth Hour on Saturday evening, as ministries, institutions, and prominent landmarks across the country switched off non-essential lights and electronic devices for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The initiative reflects Qatar’s ong»»»
JhungTech: Qatar’s ‘Hagis King’ connecting Filipinos with fun, food, and deals
Darlene Regis Everywhere he goes, Jhung Cañero — popularly known online as JhungTech or simply Jhung — draws attention and warm greetings from the Filipino community. Known affectionately as the “Hagis (Throwing) King of Qatar,” Jhung’s hilarious signature item-throwing antics and infectious humor »»»
Top of the slop? The Sora slide could trigger an AI avalanche
OpenAI has unexpectedly shut down Sora, its generative AI video model. Despite a surge of initial popularity, the tech was dogged by controversy and copyright issues and proved prohibitively expensive. In a significant blow to OpenAI, a $1 billion December 2025 deal to allow Sora users to generate »»»
Israeli jets break sound barrier over Beirut, Metn, Keserwan, Bekaa
Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut and several areas on Saturday night, state media reported, as residents heard loud booms reverberate across the city and in the mountains. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported Israeli planes breaking the sound barrier several times,»»»
Iran’s $2b oil passage via Hormuz a ‘gift’ for Trump, but markets to see little relief
Dubai: Donald Trump described Iran’s decision to allow 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” and a potential opening for negotiations. Oil markets, however, are measuring the move in scale rather than symbolism. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Two dead in back-to-back accidents on Egnatia Odos motorway
A sequence of two apparently related accidents within minutes of each other on Saturday afternoon on the Egnatia Odos in northern Greece left two people dead and two others lightly injured. In the first incident, a car traveling on the Ioannina-Igoumenitsa section reportedly crashed into a semi-tra»»»
Terror attack on bank thwarted by police in France - UPI.com
Bank of America's Paris headquarters was the site of a thwarted terror attack early Saturday morning after nearby police saw two people attempt to detonate an explosive device in front of the building. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo March 28 (UPI) -- Law enforcement in Paris arrest»»»
Global markets turbulent, investors left without safe havens
New York, Mar.28 (SANA) Nearly one month after the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict, global financial markets are undergoing one of their most volatile phases since the global financial crisis, amid sharp fluctuations that have pushed portfolio managers to scale back their positions an»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chain risks in post-war scenario
DOHA: Energy, economic, and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions, during a high-level panel discussion organized by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the theme “The Day Af»»»
War enters fifth week amid escalating fighting and growing economic pressure
Capitals, March 28 (SANA) – The U.S.–Israeli–Iranian conflict entered its fifth week on Saturday, with intensified regional tensions, expanding military operations, and mounting economic repercussions affecting global trade and energy markets. Reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain »»»
COMESA launches digital investment map showcasing 180 opportunities across seven sectors
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has unveiled its COMESA Investment Map, an interactive digital platform presenting 180 nationally endorsed investment opportunities across seven priority sectors: agriculture, food industries, infrastructure, energy, supply chains, the digital econo»»»
Tensions Flare Inside Ruling Party's Meeting as Rama Clashes with Spiropali
A closed-door meeting of the ruling Socialist Party parliamentary group on Saturday was marked by reported tensions and verbal clashes between Prime Minister Edi Rama and senior lawmaker Elisa Spiropali, according to local media reports. The meeting was held at the Palace of Brigades, reportedly sa»»»
War disrupts Qatari helium exports, raising concerns for tech and medical industries
Capitals, March 28 (SANA) – The ongoing U.S.–Israeli–Iranian conflict is starting to disrupt global helium supplies, with interruptions to Qatari exports sparking concerns for technology and medical sectors that rely heavily on the rare gas. According to Euronews, tensions around the Strait of Horm»»»
22 Migrants Die Off Greece after Six Days at Sea
Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, survivors told the Greek coastguard Saturday. The coastguard late Friday said 26 people, including a woman and a minor, were rescued by a European border agency ves»»»
413,793 KitKat Candy Bars Stolen en Route from Italy to Poland
Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere»»»
Two India-bound LPG Tankers Crossing Strait of Hormuz Out of Gulf
Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the Strait of Hormuz bound for India, according to ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran said this week that "non-hostile vessels" may tran»»»
Saudi East-West Pipeline is Pumping Oil at its Full Capacity
Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz is pumping oil at its full capacity of 7 million barrels a day, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The technical milestone is the culmination of the Kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its»»»
Oil to get more expensive this week as Middle East tensions escalate
Dubai: Oil prices are expected to rise further in the coming week, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing signs that supply risks are broadening beyond key transit routes. Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered near»»»
Abu Dhabi reviews emergency response readiness amid regional unrest
Abu Dhabi’s top police official has carried out a field visit to the emirate’s main emergency response hub to review how well it is prepared to handle any fallout from the current regional situation. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and head of»»»
Tunisia, AfCFTA review cooperation prospects
Tunis, March 28 (TAP) - The current state and prospects of cooperation between Tunisia and the Secretariat General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were at the centre of a phone call held Saturday between Minister of Foreign...»»»
Virus Kills Tiger Cubs in Indonesian Zoo
Two Bengal tiger cubs born in Indonesia's Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, a conservation official told AFP on Friday. The cubs, two males named Huru and Hara, were born last July to tigress Jelita, who remains in good health. According to the conservation agency of West Java»»»
Windy, dry conditions to prompt fire risk in the central U.S. - UPI.com
Persistent dry weather, gusty winds and little to no precipitation in sight will raise the risk for wildfires across the Plains through the rest of March, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The fire risk can even remain elevated through the remainder of spring across the region. Fire risk this weekend»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Honors Martyred Journalists, Affirms Their Legacy Immortal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Mexican navy: Missing humanitarian aid boats found near Cuba - UPI.com
The two missing sailboats were delayed on their trip to Cuba by adverse weather conditions. Photo courtesy the Mexican navy March 28 (UPI) -- Two missing aid boats en route to Cuba that were reported missing have been found, the Mexican navy announced Saturday. The navy said aerial search crews spo»»»
EU Parliament endorses initiative to create ‘return hubs’ for illegal migrants
European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including the creation of ‘return hubs’ in third countries. The idea to create de facto detention facilities outside of the EU’s»»»
Belarus to open embassy in North Korea
Belarus has announced plans to open an embassy in North Korea following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The two leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aiming for deeper coordination at a time of “global transformation.” Speaking»»»
EXCLUSIVE: IDF Vet-Turned War Critic Explains Why Israel’s Military is on the Brink of Collapse
Israel has been fighting a multi-front war since 2023, with the backbone of its forces “based on its reserve battalions, on people that are civilians and that are called by the army to serve,” former IDF officer Guy Poran told Sputnik, commenting on a top general’s warning that the IDF risks “colla»»»
Hezbollah fighters struck a Hummer vehicle, a radar site, and Merkava tanks and hit a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles with a rocket salvo in Al-Bayyada, scoring a direct hit on a Namera armored personnel carrier: Military Media Statements 21 to 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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More than 3,000 No Kings events expected across globe Saturday - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters against the Trump administration policies rallied as part of the nationwide No Kings protest in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando, Fla., on October 18. No Kings organizers expect even more people to turn out for protests Saturday. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License »»»
There Is No Legal Issue with Gurov's Appointment as Caretaker PM - Justice Minister
In a Facebook post published on Saturday, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov commented on the ongoing trial at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that involves caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. Yankulov said that there is no legal issue with »»»
French Police Thwart a Suspected Bombing Outside a Bank of America Building in Paris
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alle»»»
Meet the Artemis Crew in NASA's First Astronaut Mission to the Moon in More than a Half-century
The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era. The Americans who blazed the trail to the moon more than half a century ago were white men chosen for their military test pilot experience. This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of color and a »»»
Lebanon says 46 rescuers, 5 medical staff killed in Israeli strikes
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said Saturday that 46 rescuers and five medical staff had been killed by Israel since the start of the war with Hezbollah on March 2. Nassereddine said in a press conference that "the number of martyrs in the health sector... is 51 martyrs... including 46»»»
Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah site damaged in Iranian missile, drone attacks
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said on Saturday its Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage during Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi, with assessments ongoing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The company »»»
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Journalists
An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Reuters reported. Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni's brother, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, had also been killed in »»»
Protesters March in London to Oppose the Rise of Political Right
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday for a "March to Stop the Far Right" with many demonstrators decrying the right-wing Reform UK party of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, which is topping opinion polls. Backed by trade unions and civil society groups, t»»»
Destruction from Two Wars Strains the Lebanese State
A pattern of systematic destruction pursued by Israel in the current war is becoming clearer by the day, extending in both context and objectives from the previous conflict and pushing entire Lebanese regions and governorates toward a “scorched earth” reality. The scale and nature of the targeting »»»
In-person classes set to resume across Qatar
Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has confirmed that public and private schools are fully prepared to reopen for in-person learning on Sunday, welcoming nearly 417,000 students, the Qatar News Agency reports. The ministry added that all necessary arrangements have been compl»»»
Trump’s Skepticism Shook NATO: Iran War May Shatter It
The US president “essentially views NATO as an obsolete relic of the Cold War,” and allies’ refusal to help in Iran demonstrates that the US-European defense dynamic as it has existed since the late 1940s “is no longer necessary,” says Joe Siracusa, dean of Global Futures at Australia’s Curtin Univ»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Attacks US Navy Support Ship in Port of Salalah in Oman - Military Command
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian armed forces attacked a US Navy support ship in the port of Salalah in Oman at a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the coast of the Islamic Republic, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian milit»»»