California Sheriff Chad Bianco pauses election fraud investigation - UPI.com
A sheriff in California has paused his investigation into election fraud in Riverside, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff Chad Bianco said Sunday that his election fraud investigation is paused because of legal challenges by the s»»»
American female journalist abducted in Iraq
Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»
Sheikh Mohammed visits Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday toured Dubai Hills Mall, in a scene reflecting the close bond between leadership and the community. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking among visitors, engaging with p»»»
Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival
London: Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year»»»
Q1 2026 results reinforce Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the healthcare sector
During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»
In photos: Historic April moments through the years - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanApril is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Easter holiday to Apollo 13, here's a look at historic moments from April that continue to shape the world we know today. Children race to push colored eggs across the grass during th»»»
Prince Harry's lawyers urge 'substantial damages' from UK tabloids
London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»
GCC condemns Israeli Knesset law
Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»
Ajman Police ensure rapid recovery as traffic returns to normal after rains
Ajman: Traffic flow across Ajman has returned to normal following the recent adverse weather conditions, with police confirming that coordinated field efforts ensured a smooth and safe recovery phase. Brigadier Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Director General of Police Operations at Ajman Police, said »»»
Hezbollah Attacks Turn South Lebanon to Graveyard for Israeli Soldiers, Katz’s “Buffer Zone” to a Hell
In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Tuesday their attacks on the Israeli enemy’s forces in South Lebanon, border sites and targets in the settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that illustrate the attacks and their o»»»
Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of two drones
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the past few hours. This came in a statement by the Ministry's Official spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki. Earlier in the day, the Ministry announced the in»»»
Israeli strike hits apartment in Mansourieh north of Beirut
An Israeli strike hit an apartment in Christian-majority Mansourieh, north of Beirut, on Tuesday, state media reported, in the first attack on the area since the outbreak of the Israel-Hezbollah war. "An enemy air raid targeted a ground-floor apartment in a building in Mansourieh," Lebanon's state-»»»
US Leverages Japan Against China, Echoing Its Ukraine Playbook – Ex-US Marine
Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»
McCormick buys Unilever's food business for $45B - UPI.com
Unilever has sold its food business, which includes Hellman's mayonnaise, to McCormick. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- McCormick entered into an agreement to purchase the food portion of Unilever for a cash and equity deal that values the company at $45 billion. McCormick will pay $1»»»
US power vs Iran leverage: The real battle in the war
Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»
Deputy Labour Minister Efremova: Child Guarantee Drives National Development
Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said the European Child Guarantee is a national development tool, not just a requirement from Brussels, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry press service said here Tuesday. Efremova spoke at a conference in Zagreb and presented Bulgaria's»»»
Kyrgyzstan among polluted Central Asian countries – IQAir report - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has been identified as one of the countries with a high level of air pollution, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report by the international organization IQAir. The study places Kyrgyzstan 35th—40th globally in terms of air pollution, classifying the country as having an unfavorab»»»
Tomahawk Stockpiles Drying up as US Stands Alone in Iran Quagmire – Military Analyst
US conventional military power is being stretched to the breaking point in its war against Iran, Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. It’s not just about fast-depleting Tomahawks - every missile fired at Iran chips away at the broader air- and missile-defense reserves simultane»»»
Dubai, Abu Dhabi rank among world’s top 10 smartest cities
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have secured leading global positions in the 2026 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development, highlighting the UAE’s rapid digital transformation and high urban quality of life. Dubai ranked sixth globally, while Abu Dhabi placed tenth a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 04:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at the El-Sidr–El-Friz triangle in Ainatha town 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 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 04:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at the El-Sid»»»
Average gallon of gas passes $4 in United States - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The price for 87 octane gasoline is set at over $7 a gallon with some fuel grades just short of $8 per gallon at a gas station open for business on Monday in New York City. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon on average in the United States with the significant increase driven by the»»»
Key Russian oil export hub ablaze after Ukrainian drone strikes - UPI.com
Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals overnight, adding to fires still raging from a string of attacks that began almost a week targeting the country's ability to export oil, gas and other energy products via the Baltic Sea. File Photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE Ma»»»
Florida airport to be renamed for Trump
Washington: A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Palm Beach International Airport to»»»
Australia: Some social media platforms not compliant with under-16 ban - UPI.com
The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»
Children in Bulgaria Are Exposed to Heatwaves, Floods and Air Pollution - UNICEF Representative
Children in Bulgaria are exposed to climate risks such as heatwaves, floods, and air pollution, said UNICEF Representative to Bulgaria Christina de Bruin. A report by UNICEF shows that children in Bulgaria are particularly vulnerable to these risks. De Bruin made the statement on Tuesday during an »»»
Code 95, driver's licenses: What Kyrgyz drivers need to work abroad - | 24.KG
Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»
Microsoft plans over $1 bn cloud, AI investment in Thailand
Bangkok: Microsoft announced Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and AI data centre infrastructure and operations in Thailand over the next two years. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, attract»»»
IndiGo appoints Willie Walsh as CEO
Dubai: IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh as its next CEO. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Walsh will step down from IATA on July 31 and is expected to join IndiGo by early August, subject to regulatory approvals.»»»
Jordan intercepts missiles launched from Iran, no casualties reported
Amman: Jordan has said its air force had intercepted and destroyed a missile attack from Iran as regional tensions continue to intensify. In a statement on Tuesday, the Jordanian Armed Forces said the Royal Air Force has shot down four Iranian missiles targeting its territory over the past 24 hours»»»
IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheba, the Galilee, the Negev, Tel Nof Air Base, Arad, and the southern Dead Sea” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheb»»»
From pumps to power grids: Oil surge jolts global economy
The global economy is beginning to feel the full force of surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply routes and drives up energy costs worldwide. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked — a chokepoint that carries around a fifth of global oil supply — markets have react»»»
Air Serbia posts highest revenue and passenger numbers in company history
BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia carried 4.57 mln passengers - which is a 3 pct increase relative to the year before - and its revenues totalled 719.5 mln euros, marking a second consecutive year in which they exceeded 700 mln euros. "The national airline recorded stable bus»»»
IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack drones and precision missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack»»»
Parliament Chair Nazaryan Calls for International Accountability Mechanisms over Bucha Atrocities
“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»
Rare bustard chick gets 50-strong guard after marathon rescue
Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a rare and fragile milestone in efforts to save one of India’s most threatened birds. The chick, born after a fertilised egg was transp»»»
Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?
TradeUnited States of AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were anno»»»
11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE
Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: 8 Indians killed, 1 missing as West Asia conflict escalates
Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in “various incidents” across the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R. Mahajan»»»
Bulgaria Inflation Rises to 3.9% in March, NSI Flash Data Reveals
Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.7% in March on a monthly basis, while annual inflation reached 3.9%, according to the agency’s flash estimate, as reported by BTA. The NSI has recently begun publishing so-called »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Houthis join Iran in Middle East war, threaten Red Sea shipping
The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»
Dhurandhar 2 box office smash: Rs10 billion club member and more
Dubai: The blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Also known as Dhurandhar 2, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has now crossed the Rs10 billion mark globally, entering its second week with remarkable momentum. With no major new releases this week, th»»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Middle East Conflict Erases Arab Region's Annual Economic Growth – UN
The conflict in the Middle East has nullified the annual economic growth of the Arab region, with losses potentially reaching nearly $200 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The military escalation in the Middle East could cost the region’s economies 3»»»
Dubai strengthens airport and border readiness to enhance security and seamless travel
Dubai: Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA), has conducted a series of field inspections across key entry points and operational sectors, underlining the emirate’s commitment to seamless travel, se»»»
UAE intercepts Iranian threats: Kuwaiti tanker attack off Dubai coast, fires and debris incidents – a timeline
Dubai: The UAE successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, March 31, as regional tensions continued. A Kuwaiti tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked by an Iranian drone off the Dubai coast, prompting swift action by UAE authorities to secure the vessel and surrounding waters.»»»
Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure 31-03-2026 13:37 PM US President Donald trump in an image»»»
Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by Iran war
Satellite images are beginning to be released giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at American bases in the region. Information has so far been scarce about the damage being done across the Middle East, particularly when it's i»»»