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»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, scheduled for May 2026, has been postponed, the organizing committee announced via social media. A new date "will be announced soon," it added.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an anti-personnel explosive device targeting an Israeli force moving on the road from Aitaroun toward»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Suez Canal — one of the most critical trade routes on Earth — was effectively shut down for eight years, from 1967 to 1975. It wasn’t an accident. It was war. At the outbreak of the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt deliberately blocked the canal by sinking ships and laying mines, turning the waterw»»»

FBI and NTSB workers examine the wreckage after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on the runway on March 22 in New York City. On Monday, Air Canada announced its CEO Michael Rousseau would retire this year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Air Canada announ»»»

Spanish Minister of Defense Margarita Robles speaks during a briefing breakfast organized by the New Defense and Space Forum in Madrid, Spain, on February 20. She confirmed Spain's decision to close its airspace to the U.S. military on Monday. File Photo by J.J. Guillen/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- Spain »»»

Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - A strategic partnership was forged between the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) and the Spanish CIDEAL Foundation to boost the competitiveness of SMEs, foster innovation and agrotechnology. This...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession met in the government building on Monday. The team's chair Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, noted that all actors in the accession talks must "assume their share of responsibility for delivering »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with the foreign ministers of Persian Gulf countries the escalation in the region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "An in-depth exchange of views was held in a collective format regarding the unprecedented escalation o»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has approved Dh1 billion in economic facilitation measures to support businesses and enhance market resilience, with implementation set to begin on April 1 for a»»»

The National Assembly will hold an extraordinary sitting on April 1, the parliament's press service said here Monday. According to the published agenda, MPs will hear from three caretaker ministers. The agenda opens with a hearing of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and Senior Police Commiss»»»

Jeddah: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with his brother, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the latest regional and international developments, as well as ongoing efforts to de-escalate ten»»»

The National Assembly will hold an extraordinary session on April 1, the parliament's press service said here Monday. According to the published agenda, MPs will hear from three caretaker ministers. The agenda opens with a hearing of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and Senior Police Commiss»»»

Invading Iran’s Kharg Island would be anything but a cakewalk for the US military, since Iranian forces have invested considerable time and resources into preparing a warm welcome for anyone foolish enough to attack this strategic oil hub. Air DefensesThe island features a multilayered air defense »»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has approved Dh1 billion in economic facilitation measures to support businesses and enhance market resilience, with implementation set to begin on April 1 for a»»»

Berlin, March 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they discussed support for economic stability and reconstruction efforts in Syria. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation a»»»

The global financial landscape is currently undergoing a monumental structural shift. For centuries, the flow of capital was strictly dictated by national borders, central banks, and complex networks of intermediary financial institutions. While this traditional banking architecture established the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh HE Tarique Rahman, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them, as well as Bangladesh's solidarity with the State of Qatar in lig»»»

By Wade SheridanCatholics celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem on Sunday. The Israeli Home Front Command canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession that takes place on Mount of Olives because of the ongoing United States and Israeli war with Iran. Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for »»»

A total of 43 measles cases have been registered across three regions of Bulgaria, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said here on Monday. Of those, 37 are in Byala Slatina municipality, two in Pleven municipality, and one each in the municipalities of Kozloduy, Lukovit, Yablanitsa and »»»

As the conflict widens and a diplomatic exit remains elusive, Gulf nations are struggling to interpret Washington's contradictory stance on potential military escalation, Hannan Hussain of Initiate Futures says. The recent quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad—bringing together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,»»»

The digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize privacy and autonomy over their online activities. Historically, participating in digital leisure—whether purchasing digital goods, subscribing to premium content, or engaging in interactive entertain»»»

A total of 43 measles cases have been registered across three regions of Bulgaria, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said here on Monday. Of those, 37 are in Byala Slatina municipality, two in Pleven municipality, and one each in the municipalities of Kozloduy, Lukovit, Yablanitsa and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived on Monday in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by his brother, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince »»»

Sharjah/ Abu Dhabi/ Ras Al Khaimah: Hundreds of kindergarten student across the UAE began schooling online on Monday as Indian and Pakistani schools in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the northern emirates opened the 2026–27 academic year remotely, a week later than originally planned. The delayed start vi»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»

BusinessCanadaAir Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furorMark Hallam with AFP, APAir Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were kill»»»

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says a proposed rule to allow alternative assets in 401(k) plans will better reflect the current investment landscape. Under the rule, assets like cryptocurrency, real estate and private-market assets could be considered for investment into 401(k) retirement plan»»»

The Abu Dhabi commercial Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling ordering a national bank to refund Dh365,836.23 to a customer after it was proven that funds were deducted and transferred from his account to another bank without his explicit prior authorisation. In a final judgment that is »»»

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, the defense minister said Monday, marking another step in the government's opposition to US and Israeli involvement in the conflict in the Middle East. The country had already said that the US couldn't use jointly operated militar»»»

Iran has sent a "clear message" to Washington: if the negotiated solution does not include a cessation of the Israeli war on Lebanon and the commencement of negotiations, Tehran will treat the United States and Israel separately, a media report said. "In other words, it will adhere to the ceasefire»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Monday with the Russian and Belarusian Ambassadors to Belgrade, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko and Sergei Malinovsky, to discuss bilateral relations, the regional situation and current geopolitical affairs. Djuric and the ambassadors addressed the most signifi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz will reopen either with Iran's approval or through a US-backed international military coalition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. "The strait will reopen either with Iran's consent or through an international military coalition including »»»

Jakarta: More than two dozen crew are unaccounted for after their fishing boat sank off the east coast of an Indonesian island on Monday, a local search and rescue agency said. The vessel, which carried 27 crew, sank early Monday in bad weather after it departed Taliabu island in the eastern provin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry reports 1,247 martyred and 3,680 wounded since the onset of the Israeli aggression 30-03-2026 17:51 PM Latest News»»»

Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - The Tunis-Marseille-Tunis service operated by the Tunisian Shipping Company (CTN), scheduled from March 31 to April 2, 2026 aboard the vessel "Tanit", has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions currently affecting...»»»

French police on Monday arrested two more people over an apparent bid to set off a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, bringing the total in custody to five, prosecutors said. The arrests follow an incident early Saturday morning when police arrested a first suspect»»»

A new Primeclass Lounge Sofia business lounge officially opened at Vasil Levski Airport on Monday and is now serving passengers. Built by TAV Operation Services in the departures area of Terminal 2, the lounge is the first to be completed under the new Haven on Earth design concept. With a total in»»»

London: Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday. De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Ig»»»

DOHA: Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has marked a major milestone towards full operations of its LNG production and export facilities by achieving first LNG production from the first of 3 LNG trains comprising the 18 million tonnes per annum project. First LNG »»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex. The new specialised institution, focused on space science and astronomy, will operate under the supervision of»»»

Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Mini»»»