Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation
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»»»
Dubai court order: Property buyer must pay Dh1.54 million for pulling out of deal
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»»»
Indian national injured by falling debris after missile incident in Abu Dhabi
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»»»
Iran awaits Trump threat to 'decimate' power plants
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 »»»
A rare look inside the Sistine Chapel for a private concert about angel encounters
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»»»
Six people injured after floor collapses at New Hampshire wedding venue
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»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment 23-03-2026 02:48 AM Hezbollah’s military media released a powerful vi»»»
IDF declares: “Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah has only just begun “ – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Black smoke billows from an Israeli air strike on an alleged pro-Iranian Hezbollah target in southern Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty Images IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared that Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah “has only just begun,»»»
How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate
A controversial secularism law in Quebec is heading to Canada's Supreme Court - but the outcome will impact much more than religious expression in Canada, legal experts say. The case has the potential to test national unity and the balance between courts and elected officials. "This case is probabl»»»
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
Germany is continuing to struggle with a shortage of skilled workers, as elderly staff retire, and there are not enough young candidates to fill their roles. To try to alleviate the problem the country is increasingly turning to workers from India. For Handirk von Ungern-Sternberg, it started with »»»
France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Socialists and allies held on to power France's big four cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille - on a local election night that offered hopes for mainstream parties in next year's presidential elections. The new aspirants of the far-left and far-right also made gains – notably in Nice for an al»»»
Oil prices up following Trump ultimatum on Iran
Oil prices rose early Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz or face decimation of its energy infrastructure and Israel warned the war would continue for several more weeks. Shortly after the 2200 GMT open, the price of West Texas Intermedi»»»
Eid Al Fitr: Tradition meets modern celebration
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the third day of Eid Al Fitr unfolded across Qatar, the spirit of vibrant celebration, reflecting a seamless blend of deeply rooted traditions and contemporary expressions of joy was witnessed. While the initial days of Eid are often marked by family gatherings and formal »»»
Filipino entrepreneurs, leaders host podcast to help guide OFWs in Qatar on government assistance amid regional tensions
Filipino community leaders, entrepreneurs launch podcast to guide repatriation efforts in QatarDarlene Regis Amid ongoing regional tensions since February 28, Filipino community leaders and entrepreneurs in Qatar have launched a live podcast aimed at guiding overseas Filipinos on government repatri»»»
Al Salaam Incorporated hosts Eid programme, promotes unity & sustainable empowerment
Al Salaam Incorporated, a Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered entity that evolved from the community organization Al-Salaam International Association, Inc. (ASIA), successfully concluded its Eid programme titled “Celebrating Values, Building Futures” in Doha. The event br»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers east of the city of Khiam with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 61 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers east of the city of Khiam with a squadron of attack drones: Mil»»»
Hezbollah fighters launched an aerial attack using a squadron of strike drones on Israeli soldiers advancing toward Khallat al-Bustan, southeast of the border town of Maroun Al-Ras, achieving confirmed hits: Military Media Statement 60 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters launched an aerial attack using a squadron of strike drones on Israeli soldiers advancing toward Khallat al-Bustan, sout»»»
Hezbollah fighters struck a gathering of Israeli soldiers west of the border town of Yaroun with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 59 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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July finds Elon Musk guilty of misleading investors during Twitter purchase
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been found guilty in California of misleading investors during his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in 2022. The class-action lawsuit, which had been filed shortly before Musk took control of the social media platform that he subsequently re-branded as X, focused o»»»
Hezbollah fighters simultaneously struck three gatherings of Israeli soldiers—one in Tel Abu Madi, in the border town of Dhahira, and another in Marwahin with rocket barrages: Military Media Statements 55, 56, and 57 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters simultaneously struck three gatherings of Israeli soldiers—one in Tel Abu Madi, in the border town of Dhahira, and anoth»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and Israeli soldiers in the border town of Maroun Al-Ras with artillery shells: Military Media statement 58 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and Israeli soldiers in the border town of Maroun Al-Ras with artillery shells: Militar»»»
Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov to Appeal Refusal to Name Acting Prosecutor General
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Caretaker Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov said on Sunday he will appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council’s refusal to consider his proposal for a new acting Prosecutor General. Borislav Sarafov now ho»»»
Operation Eaten Straw: Hezbollah Demonstrates Advanced Firepower, Tactical Precision
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon unleashed on Sunday a relentless and meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. Using advanced missiles and squadrons of combat dro»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers east of the Khiam detention center with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 54 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers east of the Khiam detention center with a rocket salvo: Militar»»»
Launch of first edition of Tunisia’s Water Days
Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - The first edition of Tunisia’s Water Days kicked off under the slogan: “Where water flows, equality grows.”This event is organised on the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, in...»»»
Video: Eid joy for Gaza patients at UAE floating hospital
Al Arish: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients a»»»
Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said. US President Donald Trump posted on social media that ICE agents will go to airports on Monday, while Border Czar Tom Homan t»»»
Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience
Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model,»»»
Croatian cellist’s gig cancelled in Lithuania over Russian folk song ‘Kalinka’ – media
Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has had a concert cancelled in Lithuania after he posted a video of himself playing the Russian folk song ‘Kalinka’ on social media, the local LRT broadcaster has reported. The musician performed it as part of his ‘Music Unites the World’ project, in which he plays w»»»
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
Extremist Jewish settlers have carried out a spate of attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, vehicles and agricultural fields. The violence began after a teenage settler - 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman - was killed on Saturday, after reportedly being hit by a»»»
Elon Musk targets trillion-watt computing power with Terafab
Washington: Elon Musk announced Saturday a plan to make chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space, in the latest bold project by the world's richest person. The "Terafab", a manufacturing facility based near Austin, Texas, will aim to produce one terawatt of computing po»»»
Israel Probing if Own Forces Killed Civilian on Lebanon Border
Israel's military said it was investigating whether its own fire killed an Israeli civilian near the Lebanese border on Sunday, after Hezbollah claimed an attack in the same area. Israeli emergency workers said earlier Sunday that a man was killed in a "direct hit" on his car by a rocket from Leban»»»
Live Updates: Iran threatens to ‘completely close’ Hormuz Strait – Ya Libnan
Share: 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 Le»»»
Officials: Torrential Rains in Kenya Kill 81 in March
Torrential storms that have triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people this month, authorities said Sunday, as rain continued to pound much of the country. "The cumulative number of fatalities has unfortunately risen to 81," national police spokesman Muchiri Nyaga said in a stat»»»
BTA Conference on 150th Anniversary of April Uprising in Veliko Tarnovo Turns into Conversation about Today's Bulgaria, Says Moderator
Journalist Boyko Vassilev, who moderated a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Sunday, said that "this discussion turned into a conversation about today's Bulgaria." He emphasized that it is important to talk a»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted another gathering of Israeli occupation vehicles and soldiers in Jdeidet Mays Al-Jabal area with a rocket barrage: Military Media statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Threatens to Retaliate against Gulf Energy and Water after Trump Ultimatum
Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, escalating the three-week-old war. The prospect of tit-for-tat strikes on civilian infrastruct»»»
Sheikh Hamdan shares adorable pic of daughter on her birthday
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has posted a super cute picture of his little princess, Hind, celebrating her first birthday. Born on March 22, 2025, Hind was named after Sheikh Hamdan’s mother, Shei»»»
Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Alarming Lebanese
Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»
Treasury's Bessent Says US Has 'Plenty' of Funds for Iran War
The US government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, but is requesting supplemental funding from Congress to ensure the military is well supplied in the future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Bessent, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, also ruled o»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Birkat Risha Israeli site opposite the border town of Yaroun with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army east of the city of Khiam with a rocket salvo: Military Media statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Szijjarto Accuses Polish Leadership of Spreading Fake News to Support Hungarian Opposition
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Sunday accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of spreading fake news to support the Hungarian opposition. On their X accounts, Tusk and Sikorski responded to a post alleging that Szijja»»»
Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Unsettling Lebanese
Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»
Tunisia leads world in organic olive production
Tunis, March 22 (TAP) - Tunisia ranks first globally in organic olive production, a performance that reflects the qualitative transformation of the organic agriculture sector and confirms the country’s success in positioning itself within global...»»»
Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits key bridge
Israel said it struck "Hezbollah" targets in south Lebanon on Sunday shortly after the military was ordered to destroy bridges allegedly used by the Iran-backed group across the Litani River. Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south, while an AFP correspondent sa»»»
Launch of 1st “Tunisian Water Days 2026” themed “Water, a Source of Equality”
Tunis, March 22 (TAP) -The first edition of the “Tunisian Water Days 2026,” organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, through the National Water Distribution Utility (SONEDE) will be held from March 22 to 28.Held under...»»»
Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked
Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»
Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
Washington, United States: Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said. Trump announced the extraordinary mov»»»
Guthrie family appeals for help to bring missing mother home
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family have appealed to the public to continue to help search for their missing mother, who police believe was abducted seven weeks ago. "We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case," the Guthrie family said in a new sta»»»