White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump praised Wiles on Truth Social on Monday, before revealing, "unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMME»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- Progress in launching the African Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC), headquartered in Tunisia, was the focus of a meeting on Monday between Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and AIMEC Executive Director...»»»

Israel on Monday warned that displaced Lebanese driven from their homes by its military campaign would not be able to return until the safety of Israelis living near the border was ensured, as Israeli troops pushed into new parts of southern Lebanon. In a briefing, Israeli military spokesperson Lie»»»

The Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) has suspended a driver after a video of him leaving his bus and participating in a violent episode surfaced on the internet, the organization said in an announcement. “OASTH makes clear that there is absolutely no tolerance for incidents of viol»»»

1 of 5 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, is seen in Washington, D.C., on December 30. The facility's board of trustees is expected to vote Monday whether to close for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum will mark Eid Al Fitr with a public programme titled The Joy of Eid, offering cultural performances, workshops and activities designed to bring families and communities together. The initiative reflects the UAE’s Year of Family theme for 2026 and aims to highlight t»»»

Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop. - Offline navigation - Designed to explode on impact, Shahed drones connect to GPS to register their location shortly b»»»

A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran had led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system appeared to be holding up and authorities had not sought emergency relief from the WHO. "The primary healthcare and the health infrastructure of »»»

Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts during »»»

Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»

A vessel operated by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, sank off the coast of Kastellorizo in the southeastern Aegean around midday Monday after striking a shallow rock. According to initial reports, six people were on board at the time of the incident. Two individuals sustained m»»»

France’s push to extend its nuclear umbrella to Eastern European states, including Poland and Romania, is raising concern, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin says. French President Emmanuel Macron’s “Napoleonic” swagger reflects “an attempt to seize leadership within the EU and»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE), which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Official Spokesman for the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, reported that Kuwait’s air defense detected four hostile drones breaching the country’s airspace in the past 24 hours. One drone was destroyed, another fell outside the threat zone without causing any danger, and two drones lan»»»

Members of the Chilean Army guard the border crossing at the northern border between Chile and Bolivia, in the commune of Colchane, Tarapaca region, Chile, last March. File Photo by Javier Martin/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Chile formally began building trenches and walls Monday at the Chacalluta border »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a partial road closure on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) near Al Mirfa in the Al Dhafra region as part of ongoing traffic and infrastructure management works. According to the authority, three left lanes heading towards Al»»»

There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»

SEVOJNO - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday all fuel tanks and storage capacities in Serbia were full and that the country had three months' worth of fuel reserves. However, Vucic noted that the crude oil price was at its peak, at around 104 dollars per barrel. "If it goes above 110»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy launched about 10% of its ready-to-fire Tomahawk missile arsenal during the first three days of the military operation against Iran, The National Interest magazine reported on Monday. This represents roughly 400 missiles, a significant expenditure that exceeds the»»»

Kraków is close to approving a master plan for about 1,050 hectares in the Płaszów and Rybitwy areas, one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Poland. The city plans to transform the largely industrial zone into a green district for about 55,000 residents, with parks, public services, new»»»

Young employees entering today’s labor market are highly comfortable with digital tools, apps, and online communication, but many struggle with social and interpersonal skills. Members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2010, often grew up communicating through text messages and social media, w»»»

The International Energy Agency announced that 32 OECD countries will release 195.6 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves by the end of March, along with 76.1 million barrels of fuels, mainly diesel, to increase supply and lower prices. In total, about 400 million barrels of oil and »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»

The XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival will be held on April 24-25. Organizers told 24.kg news agency. According to them, this is the most anticipated calendar event of the spring. «The festival’s motto is «Music Without Borders». Our mission is to build bridges of friendship and unders»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva, a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made on March 16 during a meeting of the commission based on the MP’s personal letter of resignation. The cer»»»

On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»

Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»

Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»

The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Batken region, the agency reported. The meeting was also attended by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, and representatives of the region’s busin»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»

In a Monday statement, the ministry recalled the government’s decision which prohibits “the military and security activities of Hezbollah.” It added that the ministry’s position in the matter is clear in which “no armed group operating outside the authority of the state” will be permitted to draw L»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – A circumcision ceremony for the sons of members of the Home Security Forces, joint staff, and special units was held, Monday, at the Home Security Forces Hospital in La Marsa (northern suburbs of Tunis). The event was...»»»

Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights nationwide Monday»»»

China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»

Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»

Authorities in northern Greece arrested a 26-year-old man accused of transporting over 56 kilos of cannabis on Sunday night. During a car check in the Kastoria region, local police seized fifty packages of cannabis. The suspect was detained and taken to a local prosecutor. [AMNA]»»»

London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»

Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»

An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»

The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»

Zhusubali Toromamatov, Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan in China, met with Li Yuping, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Bureau of Commerce. The parties discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The ma»»»

Kyrgyzstan is considering the launch of BRICS Pay payment gateway. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the agency, a meeting was held with representatives of the international project to discuss prospects for developing cross-»»»

Britain is sending 5 million pounds ($6.6 million) to humanitarian organizations in Lebanon. The funds are intended to help provide food, water and shelter for some of the more than 800,000 people displaced by the Israeli war. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she is "gravely concerned about the»»»

After being forced to flee with his family from Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon, Hussein Fakih searched in vain for an apartment, amid strict measures imposed by hotels and landlords afraid that guests might be targeted by Israel. In two weeks of war, Israel has carried out surprise strikes o»»»

Tunis, March 16, 2026 (TAP) – "Tunisia has achieved a historic record in olive oil exports in December, January, and February," Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid said on Monday.“These results mark a major success for Tunisian...»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- A 130 MW photovoltaic project in Gabès was selected last February to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism (CCEM), Japan's embassy in Tunisia said. The mechanism aims to...»»»