California sheriff seizes ballots from 2025 special election - UPI.com
A sheriff in Riverside, Calif., has seized 650,000 ballots from a 2025 special election. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- A sheriff in Riverside, Calif., has seized more than 650,000 ballots from a 2025 state election that allowed the state to redistrict to gain five »»»
Foreign Ministry Establishes Temporary Mechanism to Counter Disinformation Ahead of Snap Elections
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has ordered the establishment of a temporary coordination mechanism within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to counter disinformation and combat hybrid threats ahead of the April 19 early parliamentary elections, the Ministry said on Monday. The mechanism »»»
Western Europe wrestles with its Daddy issues
NATO is supposed to be a defensive alliance. That means members aren’t actually obligated to go bail out a member state that goes around the world punching other countries in the face. Easy mistake to make from the optics of other recent conflicts, though, where the term “defensive” has been doing »»»
Omran signs deal with UAE firm to rehabilitate Tartous cement mills
Damascus, March 23 (SANA) – Syria’s General Company for the Manufacture and Marketing of Cement and Building Materials (Omran), has signed an investment agreement with UAE-based QZ to rehabilitate and operate milling units at Tartous Cement Plant, as part of efforts to boost local production and st»»»
Aviation sector under full operational control in Qatar: Official
Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar’s civil aviation sector is under full operational control and is being managed according to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, despite the challeng»»»
GCC, EU reject Iranian hostilities, discuss de-escalation efforts
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), affirmed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting GCC countries, stressing that they constitute a blatant violation of sovereignty, international laws and norms, and a direct threat to regional and interna»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Metula site for the fourth time with a squadron of attack drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Not Negotiating With US, Fake News Used to Manipulate Markets - Parliament Speaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has not held talks with the United States, and fake news is being used to manipulate markets, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday. "No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets an»»»
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
BusinessReport: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase outArthur SullivanA new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:/»»»
‘Point of No Return’ Looming in Middle East War, Warns Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross demanded Monday a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" including harm to nuclear facilities. "What we have seen in recent days in the Middle East risks reaching a point of no r»»»
Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire
Critical Raw Materials at the Geopolitical Crosshairs—and Crosswire - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-operat»»»
Trump Says US Talking with an Iranian Leader as He Extends Deadline for Striking Power Plants
US President Donald Trump said Monday the US was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the country was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five d»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the border town of Yaroun with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hungary's Russian oil reliance tests EU ban efforts: report
BusinessHungary's Russian oil reliance tests EU ban efforts: reportArthur SullivanA new report from the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. https:»»»
Yas Waterworld expansion opens with 11 new attractions
Abu Dhabi: Miral has announced that its latest expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will open to guests on 4th April 2026. The expansion marks the next stage of the waterpark’s Lost City theming expansion, building on Yas Waterworld’s story of The Legend of The Lost Pearl. The developm»»»
Hungary rebukes EU over leak claims, Szijjarto accuses critics of election interference
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied and condemned claims that he leaked the details of EU meetings to Moscow. The allegations were reported by the Washington Post and Politico some three weeks prior to the Hungarian parliamentary election scheduled for April 12. On Friday, the WaP»»»
US Patriot missile linked to civilian injuries in Bahrain – Reuters
A US-fired Patriot missile was connected to the injury of dozens of civilians in Bahrain on March 9, Reuters reported on Sunday. Washington and Manama initially attributed the casualties to an Iranian drone strike. According to the agency, analysis by researchers at the Middlebury Institute of Inte»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted the settlement of Kiryat Shmona for the fifth time with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
BusinessGlobal issuesAsian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimismMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersMarkets Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe an»»»
Uncertainty dominates Peru's presidential race - UPI.com
Keiko Fujimori, the Popular Force party's presidential candidate, reacts during a campaign event in Lima on March 8. Fujimori holds a slight lead over former mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga for first place in voting intentions for the April 12 elections. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- With»»»
Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is economic terrorism: Sultan Al Jaber
Houston: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said today weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism wi»»»
Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details
US President Donald Trump's promise of "good" and "productive" talks with Iran are perhaps his most conciliatory remarks since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, but leave significant unanswered questions. Early on Monday morning - just hours before markets opened - Trump took to Truth Social, p»»»
US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
For weeks, the US and Israel have insisted that Iran's military capacity has been severely degraded. US President Donald Trump and his defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly claimed that sustained strikes have crippled Iran's command structure and weakened its ability to respond. By their»»»
IEA chief says more than 40 energy sites damaged in Iran war - UPI.com
Fatih Birol said Monday at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, that energy assets across nine countries have been “severely or very severely” damaged in the Iran war. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 energy sites in the Middle East have been damaged s»»»
Supreme Court to decide on deadline for mail-in voting - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether Mississippi's mail-in voting deadline is valid. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday about mail-in voting in Mississippi and whether the state's ballot deadline »»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted the Ramot Naftali base with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. pressure amid energy crisis - UPI.com
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said Saturday that Washington has imposed a “tightened blockade at extreme levels” and an “energy siege” with humanitarian consequences for the Cuban population. File Photo by Hector Retamal/Pool/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- Cuba's foreign minister has accus»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in Khallat al-Aaksa in the town of Taybeh with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted the Beit Hillel barracks with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Al-Tarateera heights in the border town of Maroun Al-Ras with artillery shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
ConflictsIranIran's energy sites still on Trump's target listNik MartinDonald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. https://p.dw.com/»»»
Trump says US, Iran talks have 'major points of agreement'
President Donald Trump said Monday that there are "major points of agreement" in U.S.-Iran talks which he said must result in Tehran giving up its nuclear ambitions and enriched uranium stockpile. Trump said the talks -- which Iran denies are taking place -- were being conducted with a "top person"»»»
Delyan Peevski Calls Bulgaria’s Caretaker Government a “Shame” over Trump's Board of Peace Dispute
The leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) Delyan Peevski, sharply criticized Bulgaria’s caretaker government, calling its actions “a shame for the country.” In a press release, he accused the cabinet of being controlled by external interests, specifically naming George Soros and his »»»
UAE fuel prices for April 2026: Petrol, diesel rates unlikely to drop sharply - here's why
Dubai: UAE fuel prices for April 2026 are due next, and the latest oil market move points to a possible change in direction. After petrol and diesel became bit more expensive in March, oil prices fell sharply as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran reduced fears of an immediate supply d»»»
Trump postpones strikes on Iranian infrastructure, hopes for deal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will postpone its military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure amid talk of a resolution but Iranian state media denies talks have taken place. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Monday»»»
More questions than answers after Trump delays Iran strikes
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days has offered a brief pause in escalating tensions — but his claim of “productive conversations” with Tehran has raised fresh questions about what is actually underway. In a post on»»»
Legal Analysis by Hațegan Attorneys: From the 6% increase in the minimum wage to European wage transparency
Within a few months, employers must both assimilate and apply an increase in the guaranteed minimum wage, a limitation on the period during which it is granted, changes regarding occupational safety and health, and, last but not least, the requirements for implementing a European directive that red»»»
Oil Prices Ease and Stocks Jump after Trump Says Iran is Talking with the US, Despite Iran's Denials
Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcemen»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli enemy destroys Al-Dallafah bridge that links the two counties of Hasbaya and Marjayoun: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Baydar al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh with a rocket salvo - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US-Iran Talks Occurred on Sunday Night, Involved Kushner, Witkoff - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The latest round of talks between the United States and Iran happened on the night of March 22 and involved US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushener, Fox News reported on Monday, citing President Donald Trump. The president reportedly responded to a question on his »»»
Former US Congresswoman Calls Senator Graham Psychopath for His Kharg Island Remarks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former congresswoman and former ally of US President Donald Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene called Senator Lindsey Graham* a psychopath for his remarks about the possible seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. On Sunday, Graham told Fox News that if the United States managed to capture»»»
Christopher Columbus statue erected on White House grounds - UPI.com
Kathy Dickerson holds a sign in front of the Christopher Columbus statue in St. Louis in 2018. A similar statue was placed on White House grounds over the weekend. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on White House pro»»»
Cuba is ready for a US invasion, a senior diplomat said amid Trump’s oil blockade
Cuba is prepared to defend itself against a potential American invasion, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio has said, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about taking over the island. The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic crisis triggered by an oil bl»»»
French sailor exposes Charles de Gaulle location via Strava app – Le Monde
A French naval officer using a smartwatch and the Strava fitness app to track his running activity inadvertently exposed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, according to Le Monde. It is only the latest in a years-long string of security breaches related to fitness trackers. Pres»»»
Dubai Miracle Garden brings back free entry for UAE families
Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden has resumed its complimentary entry offer for UAE resident families following the Eid Al Fitr break, allowing more visitors to plan outings before the end of the season. The popular attraction announced that families can enter for free by presenting a valid Emirates ID, »»»
Iran: Trump Backed Down, and We Will Defend Ourselves Until Deterrence Is Achieved
A high-ranking Iranian security official told the Iranian news agency Tasnim that US President Donald Trump “backed down from attacking vital infrastructure after Iranian military threats became credible.” The official explained that “increased pressure on financial markets and the threat to bonds »»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers near main square of Markaba border town with artillery shells for three times: Military Media statements no. 17, 18, 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the Naqoura school with a rocket salvo: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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