Russian oil arrives in Cuba following Trump turnaround on Cuban blockade
A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, bringing a much-needed shipment to the oil-starved nation. The shipment of oil would be the first to Havana since January, when US forces abducted Venezuelan president and Cuban ally Nicolas Maduro in a raid. This comes after US President Donald Trump signalle»»»
Focus - 2026 World Cup: Mexico ramps up security amid threat from cartels
With just months to go before the World Cup, Mexico is making headlines for the grip that criminal organisations still hold over parts of the country. The killing of drug lord El Mencho, during a special forces operation in late February, has sparked a surge of violence nationwide. But Preside»»»
Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies
BANGKOK: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the US and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Much of the oil from the mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was headed for Asia, hit»»»
US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks
TradeUnited States of AmericaUS trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talksDharvi Vaid with AFP and ReutersThe US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international bo»»»
We are the ones celebrating, they are the ones trying to spoil it, PM tells rally in Szolnok
At a campaign rally in Szolnok, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán framed the upcoming election as a decisive moment not only for Hungary’s economic future, but also for its unity and resilience in the face of mounting external pressure. Addressing supporters gathered despite the rainy weather, Prime Mini»»»
Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's estate - UPI.com
Singer Kid Rock, left, and President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2025. The U.S. Army said Monday that it launching a reviewing after videos showed Apache helicopters performing a fly-by of Rock's Nashville es»»»
Florida Gov. Desantis renames West Palm Beach airport for Trump - UPI.com
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, pictured in 2020 in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, on Monday renamed an airport in Florida for the president. File Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron Desantis on Monday signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International »»»
BCT keeps its key interest rate unchanged at 7%
Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided, at a meeting held on Monday, to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 7%.The Board reaffirmed its vigilance and stands ready to adjust the instruments at its...»»»
Aoun warns : ‘The hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off’ – Ya Libnan
Share: President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that “the hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off,” adding that “security services are taking firm measures to prevent any security breaches through arrests and the confiscation of weapons.” Aoun assured that “no one in Lebanon wants the outbreak o»»»
Hormuz 'toll' unacceptable: Rubio drops hammer on Iran & Houthis on global oil lifeline
In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»
Oil at $200: Still a real risk — or a market myth?
Dubai: Just weeks ago, the idea of crude oil surging to $200 per barrel moved from fringe speculation into mainstream discussion. Analysts began floating extreme scenarios. Policymakers quietly modeled them. Markets, briefly, seemed willing to entertain the possibility. Today, with Brent hovering n»»»
Germany's Merz says 80% of Syrian refugees to return home in 3 years - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»
Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iran drone off Dubai coast
Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was attacked by an Iranian drone while positioned in the anchorage area of the Dubai Port. All 24 crew members are safe. In a statement t»»»
JudgeTarek Bitar concludes port blast probe, refers the file to public prosecutor – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Judge Tarek Bitar was appointed lead investigator into the Beirut Port blast ( background ) after the removal of his predecessor Judge Fadi Sawwan in February, 2021 . The background of Bitar’s picture shows the huge silos of Beirut Port that exploded on Aug 4 , 2020, killing some 225 »»»
NASA starts countdown clock for Artemis II launch - UPI.com
The weather forecast offers an 80% chance for launch on April 1, officials said. NASA on Monday officially started the countdown to Wednesday's expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon, which will take a four-person crew farther from Earth than any human has ever t»»»
Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»
Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iranian forces off Dubai coast
Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was directly attacked by Iranian forces while positioned in the anchorage area of Dubai Port. In a statement to KUNA, the KPC confirmed t»»»
IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” 31-03-2026 01:54 AM Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cor»»»
Iran FM says high time for Saudi Arabia to 'eject' US forces
Iran's top diplomat urged Saudi Arabia late on Monday to evict US forces from its territory, reiterating that its attacks in the region only targeted its enemies. "Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X. "Our operati»»»
Al Arabi emerge Qatar Volleyball League champions
Tribune News Network Doha Al Arabi clinched the Qatar Volleyball League title for the 27th time after defeating Al Rayyan 3-1 in the final round of the competition at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall on Monday. Al Arabi were awarded a cash prize of QR1 million for their triumph, while Al Wakra»»»
Shura rejects Iranian attacks on Qatar, other countries
QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, extended deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the martyrs from the Qatari Armed Forces, the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, and the Turkish civilian collaborators w»»»
Libya Food expo opens with nearly 100 international companies from 14 different countries - led by Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia
The activities of the seventh edition of the Libya International Food Fair opened yesterday with 98 international companies from 14 countries, led by Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia. There were also more than 100 Libyan companies participating in the exhibition and its workshop activities which will run»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the areas of Ghadmatha, El-Friz, Al-Sidr, and Ainatha town triangle with repeated waves of rocket barrages and artillery shells: statement 40 - 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 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the a»»»
After monitoring a force of “Israeli” enemy soldiers inside a house in the town of Ainatha, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted it at 07:45 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a high-grade missile, achieving confirmed hits: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Three die as unfinished church building collapses in Ghana - UPI.com
An unfinished building being used as a church collapsed in Ghana's capital, Accra, on Sunday, killing three and injuring 20 others. Photo courtesy Minister of the Interior, Ghana/Facebook March 30 (UPI) -- Three people died and 20 more were sent to local hospitals after an unfinished building in Gh»»»
Islamic Resistance targeted a Merkava tank in Al-Sidr area in the town of Ainatha at 04:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Geographical Considerations of Resistance Movement on Ground: When It Fights Fiercely or Backs Off Tactically? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'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»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Vilon base south of Rosh Pina with a sophisticated drone: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the radar area of the town of Al-Bayada with rocket barrages and artillery shells, achieving direct hits: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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, »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
Multiple factors contributing to housing crisis in Europe
Housing shortages affect nearly all EU countries, creating broad social and economic challenges beyond high prices alone. While most Europeans own homes, supply has not kept pace with rising demand driven by urbanization, demographic changes, and smaller households. The EU faces a deficit of about »»»
Factory constructed near Ziolonka will be used to build CAMM-ER rockets
In Zielonka near Warsaw, a contract was signed to build a new factory producing CAMM-ER missile systems, a strategic investment for Poland. The facility, part of the Narew air defense program, will include production halls, warehouses, and supporting infrastructure, with completion planned by 2028.»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 4:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Krayot area north of the occupied city of Haifa with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an anti-personnel explosive device targeting an Israeli force moving on the road from Aitaroun towards the town of Ainatha, inflicting casualties: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah Deals More Painful Blows to Israeli Occupation Forces, Tanks, Sites, and Bases
In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance continued carrying out military operations against the Israeli enemy, targeting the occupation forces, tanks, sites, and bases. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statement to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. Sta»»»
Kuwait air defenses dealt with 13 drones in past 24 hours
Kuwait: Kuwait's Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it had detected and dealt with 13 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, targeting a power and water desalination plant. During a media briefing, the Ministry's Spokesman Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that a worker was killed during a drone atta»»»
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»»»