Slovenia’s ruling Freedom Movement is projected to win the largest share of votes in the March 22 general election, but a sharply reduced margin over the opposition suggests complex coalition talks ahead, according to a parallel vote count. »»»

Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»

The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) resolved to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points (bp) to 15% at the policy meeting on March 20, according to a press release from the regulator. This was »»»

Ukraine has sent drone units to five Gulf countries at the invitation of their governments as US-made interceptor ammunition runs low. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Said the units had been sent to advise and trai»»»

Russian authorities have recently taken steps toward significantly restricting the operation of Telegram, a popular messaging service, and are now threatening its total shutdown. The move, however, is unlikely to put off a significant section of the population from using the service, including the »»»

Dubai: As regional tensions continue, authorities across the UAE are maintaining high levels of readiness while ensuring daily life, education and essential services continue with minimal disruption. Here’s a quick breakdown of the latest updates residents should know. Stay updated: Get the latest »»»

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Bekzhan Beishekeev, has been charged in the United States in connection with a crash that killed four people. He faces up to 28 years in prison, reports from an immigrant information portal on social media say. Photo social media The fatal road accident occurred on February»»»

Amanat Ishimov has been appointed Deputy Director of the Department for Competition and Public Procurement Policy at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the commission’s press service reported. Photo press service of EEC Amanat Ishimov was born in 1984 in Bishkek. In 2006, he graduated from the»»»

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved plans for ground operations against the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, the IDF said. "The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, approved plans yesterday (Saturday) for the advancement of targeted ground op»»»

The possible deployment of US troops to Kharg Island would be disastrous for the United States, as Iran would effectively be taking hostages, Joe Kent, former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, believes. Axios previously reported that US President Donald Trump is prepared to seize»»»

Some US military personnel are disappointed with the military attack against Iran and say they "do not want to die for Israel," the HuffPost website reported citing sources. The publication, which interviewed military personnel, reservists, and human rights organizations advocating for military per»»»

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, has died aged 81. The veteran prosecutor, long seen as a bipartisan figure, drew a sharply divisive response from Trump, who said he was “glad h»»»

Cuba was hit by another nationwide blackout on Saturday, leaving much of the island in darkness for the second time in less than a week as its overstretched power system struggled with ageing infrastructure and acute fuel shortages caused by a US oil blockade. Cuba plunged into darkness for the sec»»»

Cuba was plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power grid failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade. The blackout comes as Havana said it is open to “a serious and responsible dialogue” with the United States. Cuba, u»»»

Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has die»»»

An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, injuring dozens in what Tehran said was retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site. The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions, including two failed Iranian missile strikes on the US‑UK base Diego Garc»»»

The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer. The US statement appeared designed to calm the concerns of energy markets and of Washington's s»»»

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to target Iranian energy facilities unless the key transport route is fully reopened within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Israel continued its strikes on Lebanon, »»»

It has been “extremely difficult” for the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah since the 2024 ceasefire with Israel, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, said Ziad Majed, professor of Middle East studies at the American University of Paris. He noted that Lebanese authorities face a dilemm»»»

Gulf states are caught between a rock and a hard place, right now as the consider how to respond to the Iran's regime, dealing with a volley of attacks on critical infrastrure, and threats that continue. The Gulf Cooperation council, made has been meeting to co ordinate defence, diplomacy and a way»»»

In the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, paramedics and residents are living under near-constant air strikes, as Israel targets areas it says are linked to Hezbollah. With much of the population displaced, those who remain face daily danger, limited supplies, and relentless uncertainty as emergen»»»

Donald #Trump issued an ultimatum to #Iran on March 22: 48 hours to reopen the Strait of #Hormuz or the #US will strike Iranian oil facilities. Tehran has responded, warning it would retaliate.»»»

At least 10 Palestinians were injured on Sunday in settler attacks near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian medics said. The violence followed a settler’s funeral, with homes and cars torched. Separately, four Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital authori»»»

Iran said on Sunday it would target Gulf energy and water infrastructure if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to strike its power grid within 48 hours, escalating the conflict. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel after overnight Iranian missile attacks injured dozens in Arad»»»

Both opponents of Israel and its supporters in the Middle East and beyond share a common misconception: that Israel has an overall strategy guiding its national security policy. Critics accuse Israel of pursuing some nefarious plan, while supporters say it is trying to destroy Iran's so-called 'axi»»»

Speaking at a campaign rally in Miskolc, Prime Minister Orbán framed the upcoming election as a decisive moment for Hungary’s future, emphasizing security, national sovereignty, and the continuation of policies built over the past 16 years. Addressing a large crowd, the prime minister highlighted b»»»

As tensions continue in the Middle East, the economic fallout is being felt far beyond the region. In South Africa, officials are warning that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could come at a steep cost. Our South African correspondent speaks to political analyst Sanu»»»

French voters returned to the polls Sunday for the second and final round of municipal elections in over 1,500 communes. The race is expected to be extremely tight in Paris with Emmanuel Grégoire, heading a united left and green list, competing with conservative Rachida Dati and hard-left La France»»»

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally won second-round runoffs in several French towns on Sunday but fell short in Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, three of its prime targets in nationwide municipal elections that exposed the strengths and weaknesses of France's fractious political parties a ye»»»

Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire comfortably defeated veteran conservative Rachida Dati in a second-round runoff for Paris mayor on Sunday, defying forecasts of a close race to extend the left's quarter-century rule in the French capital. Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire was elected P»»»

Left-wing incumbent Benoît Payan was comfortably re-elected mayor of France's second city Marseille on Sunday, holding off a challenge from far-right candidate Franck Allisio, projections from several pollsters showed.  Marseille's left‑wing incumbent Mayor Benoît Payan easily beat his far-rig»»»

UAE airlines are running a limited flight schedule to key destinations as weather disruptions and regional conditions continue to affect operations. Passengers are advised to check flight status before travelling, follow official airline updates, and only go to airports with confirmed bookings. Adv»»»

The founder of Ayu Holding, Sharshenbek Abdykerimov, has made accusations against the former head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security for Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov. The text of the appeal was published on social media. The businessman, who fled Kyrgyzstan and was arreste»»»

A bridge on Zhibek Zholu Avenue in Bishkek has been reopened after reconstruction. The City Hall’s press service reported. According to the press service, after the renovation, the bridge was widened to 34.3 meters (previously only 9 meters) and is now 25 meters long. The bridge was completely reco»»»

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world faces the "worst energy crisis in decades" as the Middle East war grinds. Moreover, the exchange of dire threats between the Iranian regime and US and its allies over the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive oil price spikes. With no en»»»

The UAE is set to experience unstable weather from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, with intermittent rainfall of varying intensity, winds reaching up to 50 km/hr, dust haze, reduced visibility, and light to moderate sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman. A chance of hail is also »»»

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday that at least 64 people were killed in a recent attack on a hospital in Sudan. File Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/EPA-EFE March 22 (UPI) -- An airstrike on a Sudanese hospital over the weekend has killed at least 64 peopl»»»

WEST PALM BEACH, Forida: At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He is jumping from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now e»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the country’s response to Iranian aggression extends beyond an immediate ceasefire, towards securing long-term regional stability. In a post on X, Gargash said that as the "UAE confronts Iran’s blatant aggression and demonst»»»

The UAE will continue to experience unstable weather conditions until 27 March, with rainfall of varying intensity, strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected across several regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downl»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ruled in favour of a property owner in a dispute over a failed real estate transaction, ordering a buyer to pay more than Dh1.54 million under a deposit-retention clause after she withdrew from completing the purchase. The Dubai Court of First Instance (Real Estate Division»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Indian national sustained minor injuries after debris fell in the Al Shawamekh area following an incident involving a ballistic missile, according to a statement carried by the Abu Dhabi Media Office. Relevant authorities said emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence s»»»

An Iran-backed armed group announced on Monday that it would continue its five-day pause on attacking the US embassy in Baghdad. Since the start of the war in the Middle East, pro-Iran armed groups have claimed responsibility for near-daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region, whi»»»

Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. Trump, after enthusiastically backing Israel in the war the two countries launched on February 28, is under political »»»

Share: Photo- U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai in Bkirki U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa affirmed that “the United States is concerned over the situation in Lebanon and for it to be independent and free from war.” “I personally doing everything I c»»»

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as results put his party just slightly ahead of the conservatives. Golob took over from Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa as a political newcomer in 2022, leading a three-party centre-left »»»

VATICAN CITY (AP): The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel hosted a concert Sunday evening, debuting a composition focused on interactions with angels found throughout the Bible. The Vatican sometimes hosts concerts in the chapel for visiting musicians and other special occasions. But the events are always in»»»

HONOLULU: More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and ca»»»

New Hampshire: Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a spokesperson for the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office said. The collapse happened while a wedding pa»»»

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