Ice and snow to bring power outages, travel risks to northern U.S. - UPI.com
Winter weather may have retreated across much of the central and eastern United States, but parts of the Upper Midwest and areas along the Canada border in the Northeast face more rounds of snow and ice this week. Enough will occur to create travel problems and possibly cause power outages. Part of»»»
Sharjah authorities respond to drone incident, no injuries reported
Sharjah: Sharjah Government Media Office said authorities are dealing with a drone-related incident that targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region. In a statement issued past midnight, officials confirmed that the incident that took p»»»
8 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel's ongoing restrictions on freedom of worship for Muslims, Christians in occupied Jerusalem
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned and categorically rejected Israel»»»
Geographical Considerations of Resistance Movement on Ground: When It Fights Fiercely or Backs Off Tactically? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Geographical Considerations of Resistance Movement on Ground: When It Fights Fiercely or Backs Off Tactically? 30-03-2026 23:28 PM Geograph»»»
'Tiger King': Supreme Court denies Joe Exotic a new trial - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, better known by his stage name "Joe Exotic," poses with a tiger. He appeared in Netflix's "Tiger King." He requested a new trial for his murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin but was denied. Photo courtesy of Netflix March 30 (UPI»»»
Eight Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israel's ongoing restrictions on Muslim and Christian freedom of worship in occupied Jerusalem
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned, in the»»»
UAE announces distance learning will continue until mid-April
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has announced students will continue remote schooling across the country for at least the next two weeks. “The Ministry of Education announces the continuation of distance learning until Friday, 17 April 2026, for students, as well as teaching and administrative staf»»»
Dubai's 5 economic, social incentives with Dh1b financial relief, explained
Dubai: Dubai’s Executive Council has approved a set of economic and social initiatives aimed at supporting businesses, improving workforce conditions, and refining how economic performance is measured. The decisions cover financial relief measures, updated GDP methodology, trade facilitation, and l»»»
UAE fuel prices out today: How much you will pay in April compared to other countries
Dubai: UAE motorists head into April’s fuel price announcement after a year of falling pump costs, a recent rebound, and renewed global volatility that could shape the next move. Over the past 12 months, UAE fuel prices have clearly dropped, with steady monthly declines through 2025 reflecting soft»»»
Qatar Airways updates eligible passengers for refunds or free date changes amid flight disruptions
Doha: Qatar Airways said that customers holding confirmed bookings with travel dates between February 28 and June 15, 2026, are eligible for a refund or changes of travel dates Cancelled Bookings - If you are unable to retrieve your booking: This indicates that your booking, along with any associat»»»
Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse paintings stolen from Italian museum - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- Thieves made off with millions of dollars worth of paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse and Paul Cezanne in a heist last week at a private Italian museum, local authorities announced Monday. The theft involved three paintings stolen from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation j»»»
BNA Bank posts 11.3% increase in Net Banking Income in 2025
Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - The Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA Bank) posted Net Banking Income (NBI) of around TND 1,087.1 million in 2025, up 11.3% compared to 2024, according to activity indicators published Monday on the Tunis Stock Exchange...»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Candidates for MPs in Vratsa Meet with Tourism Club Representatives
Representatives of all tourism clubs in Vratsa met with the Progressive Bulgaria coalition's candidates for Members of Parliament in the sixth multi-member constituency - Georgi Mitov, Mihail Mihaylov, and Tihomir Krastev, the coalition said on its Facebook page. The meeting focused on key issues f»»»
Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL
Guwahati: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Suryavanshi smacked four fours and five sixes in his batting blitz as Rajasthan chased down»»»
Barrier between Ukraine and Poland to be built for PLN 450 mln
Poland plans to build a modern electronic barrier along the border with Ukraine to strengthen security and counter illegal migration. The system, similar to those on borders with Belarus and Russia, will cost around PLN 450 million and be implemented under the supervision of the Nadbużański Border »»»
Crisis in Middle East confirms correctness of energy transition
The war in the Middle East is seen as a “stress test” confirming Europe’s energy transition strategy, according to industry leaders at the EuroPower conference. Executives from Energa and Tauron argued that shifting to renewables increases resilience and reduces dependence on geopolitical shocks. O»»»
PWC Report: family businesses can grow faster thanks to succession
According to PwC, one in three family businesses in Poland lacks a clear succession plan, which may limit long-term growth. Family firms make up 70% of all companies and generate half of private-sector jobs, yet many are unprepared for generational transition. Only 54% reported growth in 2025, down»»»
UAE extends distance learning till April 17
The Ministry of Education on Monday night announced the continuation of distance learning until Friday, 17 April 2026, for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff, across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools nationwide to ensure the safety and wellbeing of eve»»»
BSP-United Left's Candidates for MPs in Plovdiv Region Meet with Residents of Brezovo
Candidates for MPs from BSP – United Left in the Plovdiv region - Atanas Telcharov, Nikolay Gachev, Ralitsa Satanska, and Lidyia Chorbanova - have held an open discussion with residents of Brezovo, the coalitions’s press service reported. The meeting was conducted as a dialogue, with residents rais»»»
Lebanon's mediation window is firmly shut...for now
While Iran has pledged that a resolution to the war in Lebanon will be included in any potential deal on ending the US-Iran war, respite can't come soon enough to Lebanese on the ground who are being pummelled day and night by Israel's brutal war machine. At the moment, it remains unclear where Leb»»»
Watch: Escaped kangaroo found after three days on the loose in Wisconsin - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- A kangaroo that escaped from a Wisconsin petting zoo by vaulting over an 8-foot fence was found and safely brought home three days later. Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, said Chesney the kangaroo escaped from his enclosure by jumping over an 8-foot f»»»
TSA begins getting back pay Monday, but it's not permanent - UPI.com
Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside the walkway leading to terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 in New York City. The long TSA lines were eased Monday morning when the Department of Homeland Security began paying TSA workers. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UP»»»
Authorities Step Up Oversight, Resources, and Accessibility Measures Ahead of April 19 Elections
The Elections Coordination Council gave a briefing on Monday to update the public on the latest developments in the run-up to the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. The topic was also discussed in a Facebook post by Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev. Kandev wrote that the Gen»»»
US Troop Surge in the Middle East ‘Symbolic,’ Doesn’t Mean Full Ground Assault on Iran — Expert
The US has amassed over 50,000 troops in the Middle East — roughly 10,000 more than usual, the New York Times reports. Would it be enough for a ground operation in Iran? "A true ground assault would see a far more powerful troop mobilization and build-up in the area," Matthew Crosston, professor of»»»
Qatar offers loan deferrals amid regional unrest
Dubai: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has introduced a series of support measures, allowing lenders to offer payment deferrals, easing reserve requirements and providing unlimited repo liquidity as Gulf policymakers respond to the fallout from the Iran war, now in its fifth week. According to Bloomberg, »»»
Bulgaria and Ukraine Seal 10-Year Security Deal as PM Met With Zelensky in Kyiv
The visit of Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov to Kyiv resulted in the signing of a long-term security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine, set to last at least ten years. The document, negotiated over an extended period, outlines cooperation across multiple areas, with a strong focus on defen»»»
Police from Greece, Spain, Bulgaria break Turkish guns-for-drugs network
A cross-border police crackdown in Greece, Spain and Bulgaria has broken a Turkish-led criminal network that allegedly trafficked firearms from the Western Balkans and Turkey into the European Union in exchange for cannabis from Spain much of which ended up in Greece, officials said Monday. The Eur»»»
Woman found dead in Thessaloniki flat, strangulation suspected
A 59-year-old woman was found dead Monday afternoon in an apartment in the Evosmos district of Thessaloniki, with early forensic findings indicating possible strangulation. According to initial reports, the victim, a Greek woman based in Germany, had been planning to purchase the apartment where he»»»
Bulgarian Chief of Defence Welcomes His Slovak Counterpart in Sofia
Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, has welcomed his Slovak counterpart, General Daniel Zmeko, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria at Eftimov’s invitation, the Defence Ministry said. During their bilateral meeting, the two military leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, in»»»
Berisha Calls for Protests Against PM Rama, Urges Citizens to Confront Govt
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha delivered a strong address in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, calling on citizens to confront Prime Minister Edi Rama during his public meetings across the country. In his speech, Berisha urged supporters to openly oppose Rama, even suggesting symbolic act»»»
Company from Strabag group signs conditional agreement for skyscraper in Gdańsk
A company from the STRABAG SE group has signed a conditional preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of shares in Olivia Star S.A., the owner of the Olivia Star office tower in Gdańsk. The agreed initial price for the shares is €29.5 million, while the total property value is estimated at €139–151 mi»»»
mPay signs agreement with Polish Payment Standard regarding BLIK
mPay has signed an agreement with Polski Standard Płatności, the owner of the BLIK platform, to integrate and develop payment services based on BLIK technology. The partnership will allow mPay to expand its offering by using BLIK’s infrastructure, enabling services such as online payments and other»»»
Tensions Rise Inside Democratic Party as Local Leaders Clash with Central Leadership
Growing dissatisfaction is being reported within the Democratic Party following the expulsion of several members, a move that appears to have sparked unrest among the party’s grassroots and leadership structures. According to sources, local leaders from Kruja and Fushë-Kruja branches traveled direc»»»
President Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s right to send oil to Cuba - UPI.com
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday addressed international pressure and Cuba’s energy crisis, emphasizing that fuel exports can be justified on humanitarian or commercial grounds. Photo by Miguel Sierra/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico has»»»
Tunisias dam filling rate reaches 58% as of March 30
Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - The dam filling rate in Tunisia reached 58% as of March 30, indicated on Monday Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries in charge of Water Resources Hammadi Habaieb.This rate is...»»»
Rubio Says US Hopeful in Private Talks After Iran ‘Fractures’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced hope for working with elements within Iran's government, saying the United States privately had received positive messages. Rubio said there were internal "fractures" inside the country and that the United States hopes figures with "power to delive»»»
Tunisians approved for business/tourist U.S. visa must pay bond of up to $15,000, starting April 2
Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - Starting April 2, 2026, all Tunisians approved for a B1/B2 (business/tourist) U.S. visa must pay a bond of up to $15,000, the U.S. embassy to Tunisia said. This requirement does not apply to people holding a valid B1/B2 visa...»»»
RTA launches autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announces the launch of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technologies. The vehicles are available via the Uber app and the»»»
Iran Hangs Two ‘Political Prisoners’ from Banned Opposition
Iran hanged two men on Monday for membership of a banned opposition group, with rights groups describing them as political prisoners and expressing fear of a surge in executions aimed at cowing the population during the Middle East war. Akbar Daneshvarkar, 60, and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, 59, wer»»»
UN Peacekeepers in the Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah
United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah. Here is an overview of the UN force in south Lebanon, whose mandate expires»»»
Saudi, Jordan, Qatar leaders meet amid regional unrest
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a trilateral meeting in Jeddah on Monday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as regional tensions intensified following the ongoing military escalation linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Durin»»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Down Missile from Iran
A ballistic missile fired from Iran entered Turkish airspace on Monday and was shot down by NATO defenses, Ankara said, in the fourth such incident reported since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. There was no immediate comment from Tehran which has denied specifically targeting its neighb»»»
Bulgarian and Jerusalem Patriarchs Discuss Holy Week Services Amid Regional Unrest
The Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC), Patriarch Daniil, held a telephone conversation on Monday with Theophilos III, the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, the press service of the BOC–Bulgarian Patriarchate reported. Daniil expressed concern over troubling news about the ong»»»
U.S. resumes embassy operations in Venezuela after 7 years - UPI.com
In a statement released Monday, the U.S. representative in Venezuela, Laura Dogu, confirmed that Washington “formally resumed operations” in Caracas, File Photo by Gustavo Amador/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- The United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after seven years, marking a con»»»
Israel Overstretched, Lacking Capacity and Interoperability to Join US Ground Op in Iran — Experts
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) won't join a potential US ground operation in Iran, Israel's Channel 12 reports. Why is that? Lack of Capacity "Israel lacks the capacity, sufficient troops, and military equipment to deploy its forces," Israeli security expert Dr. Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. Israel »»»
Drill to simulate tanker drone strike
A maritime pollution response exercise is scheduled for Tuesday in Elefsina, in the presence of Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vasilis Kikilias. The scenario involves a strike on a tanker by an unmanned aircraft, causing a leak of petroleum products and immediately triggering response mechanis»»»
Over EUR 79.3 Mln Disbursed to Farmers under Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability for 2025 Campaign
The State Fund Agriculture Monday disbursed EUR 79,368,822 to 42,415 farmers who applied under the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (CRISS) scheme for the 2025 campaign. The payment rate has been set at EUR 118.12 per hectare, the Fund said. CRISS is a Common Agricultu»»»
Iran Says Its Expelled Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon as Political Tensions Soar
Iran on Monday defied Lebanon's expulsion order for its ambassador by saying he would stay, further increasing tensions in a country in the crosshairs of the latest fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon had declared Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani “persona non grata" i»»»
School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded
Buenos Aires, Argentina: A 15-year-old boy opened fire in a school in Argentina Monday, killing another pupil and wounding eight other people in a rare burst of US-style violence, officials said. The assailant was taken into custody after the shooting in the Mariano Moreno School in the central tow»»»
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure if a Deal Is Not Reached ‘Shortly’
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Iran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuw»»»