Barefoot and beaming: Cricket unites Uganda’s grandmothers
Jinja: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew nothing a»»»
Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
TEHRAN — Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.Iran's supreme leader traditionally leads Eid prayers but Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, wh»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iran for Nowruz, pledges support
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes Saturday for the Persian New Year, Nowruz, to Iran's leaders and its people, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight the Middle East war. "Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republ»»»
UAE drivers warned: Up to Dh2,000 fine and 23 black points amid heavy rains
Abu Dhabi: UAE authorities have warned motorists and residents to exercise caution during rainy weather, stressing strict penalties for unsafe behaviour near flood-prone areas and emergency response zones. The Ministry of Interior urged the public to avoid gathering near valleys, dams and flood cha»»»
Taiwan leader says two nuclear power plants 'meet conditions' to restart
Taipei: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Saturday two nuclear power plants "meet the conditions for reactivation", as the energy import-dependent island moves to strengthen its domestic power generation capacity. Taiwan relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs, i»»»
14 killed in South Korea car plant fire
Seoul: Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to»»»
War in the Middle East: Syria's governement vows to avoid regional escalation
Syrian President Ahmed al- Sharaa said Friday he is working to keep his country away from conflict, against the backdrop of the Middle East war, stressing that his »»»
Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile
Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is also celebrate by Kurds in Syria, Turkey and Iraq as well as Iran. It is »»»
War in the Middle East: Jerusalem Old City targeted by Iranian projectile
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that the United States and Israel would intensify their strikes on Iran in the coming week starting Sunday.»»»
Scoop - Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon?
Lebanon is the second front of the war in the Middle East. While there has been excellent reporting by domestic and foreign press, France 24's media show Scoop asks why hasn't there been more international coverage. Israeli strikes have killed more than one thousand people; displaced well over»»»
How Zelensky’s ‘oil blockade’ against EU states backfired on Ukraine
Hungary has again vetoed a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan package to Ukraine, while Slovakia has accused Kiev of “playing cat and mouse” with the bloc over its reluctance to resume the flow of Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava via the Druzhba pipeline. During a summit in Brussels on March »»»
14 killed in South Korea car plant fire
Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to the ri»»»
Bomb-making accident kills couple outside Rome
Rome: Two Italian anarchists were killed in an explosion at a cabin on the outskirts of Rome, apparently while making a bomb, media reports said Saturday. The couple, named as Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, died Friday while preparing a protest meant to draw attention to the fate of jai»»»
5 cauldrons of beshbarmak, 100-meter-long chuchuk prepared in Naryn for Nooruz - | 24.KG
In Naryn, a 100-meter-long chuchuk and beshbarmak were prepared in five tai-kazans (large cauldrons) in honor of Nooruz holiday. Organizer Zhyldyz Kokonbai reported. Four horses were slaughtered for the massive feast. 300 kilograms of noodles were used to prepare the beshbarmak, 50 kilograms of whi»»»
Nooruz celebrated in Naryn with participation of President and First Lady - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova took part in Nooruz celebrations in Naryn, the presidential press service reported. Sadyr Japarov and Aigul Japarova visited a yurt installation reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. The exposition included fo»»»
Police nab three in illegal steroid family business
Greek police have swooped in on an alleged syndicate selling illegal steroids and unapproved dietary supplements, arresting three people, members of the same family, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Friday. A prosecutor in the city charged a 61-year-old man, his 36-year-old son, and his 31-year»»»
Southeast England sees surge in nightclub-linked meningitis
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent - where several o»»»
Heavy rain sweeps away three vehicles in Oman, one dead
Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority of Oman said rescue teams in South Al Batinah responded after three vehicles were swept away in a wadi channel in Wadi Al Maawal during heavy rainfall. One person was rescued safely, another was found dead, and search operations continue for the third individua»»»
Holy Fire Easter rite to continue at closed Holy Sepulchre church in Jerusalem
The closure of Christianity’s holiest shrine in Jerusalem to pilgrims amid the escalating Middle East war is not expected to halt the traditional Holy Fire ceremony that marks the start of Orthodox Easter, a senior Russian cleric has said. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered by believers as t»»»
Qatar's NCSA urges immediate iPhone updates after Apple security alert
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has urged iPhone users to update their devices immediately following a security update issued by Apple over actively exploited vulnerabilities in iOS. NCSA quoted Apple as saying that successful exploitation could allow hackers to conduct e»»»
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34: official
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent -- where several »»»
UAE-India travel: IndiGo updates flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on March 22
Indian carrier IndiGo has issued a travel advisory, saying its teams are working round the clock to support passengers and help reunite them with their families as the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve. In a statement, the airline said it will operate select flights on March 22, 2026»»»
It’s getting more and more difficult to find an office in Warsaw
Warsaw’s office market is shrinking, with limited availability of modern space and the lowest new supply in years. Large offices in central locations are especially scarce, making it difficult for tenants seeking spaces above 5,000 sqm. As a result, companies are planning well in advance, often 18 »»»
Poles amongst 15% of happiest nations in the world
Poland has ranked among the top 15% happiest countries globally, according to the latest World Happiness Report, surpassing nations such as France, the UK, Canada, and the United States. The country has steadily climbed the ranking, moving from 53rd place in 2011 to 24th in 2025. Rising life satisf»»»
CD Projekt’s profit exceeds analysts’ expectations. CEO announces new content
CD Projekt reported stronger-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with net profit exceeding PLN 174 mln, significantly beating market forecasts. The company is approaching its 2023–2026 performance targets, with about PLN 526 mln still to achieve. CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans to a»»»
Global sales of CI Games’ Lords of the Fallen exceed 2.5 mln copies
Global sales of Lords of the Fallen have exceeded 2.5 million copies, up by about 0.5 million since August 2025, CI Games reported. By the end of February, the game reached profitability, with revenues surpassing PLN 300 mln, slightly above total development and marketing costs of PLN 298 mln, achi»»»
EasyCall will develop voicebots in Poland using ElevenLabs voices
EasyCall, a brand of NewConnect-listed tech company SoftBlue, is developing solutions using voice technology from ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI speech generation founded by Polish entrepreneurs. The partnership reflects growing demand for communication automation, especially in healthcare, wher»»»
Over 1 million affected by extreme weather events in Mozambique
Maputo: More than one million people have been affected by extreme weather events in Mozambique since the start of the 2025-2026 rainy and cyclonic season, according to an official disaster monitoring report published on Friday. The cumulative report, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to Mar»»»
Iran’s IRGC: Air defense systems struck another F-16 early Saturday in central Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC: Air defense systems struck another F-16 early Saturday in central Iran 21-03-2026 14:39 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s IRGC»»»
Emirates to resume A380 flights to 8 global destinations from March 29
Dubai: Emirates is set to resume Airbus A380 services to eight major international destinations between 29 March and 30 April 2026, as the carrier moves to rebalance its global network and respond to rising travel demand following recent regional disruptions. The A380, which can carry about 615 pas»»»
Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
Los Angeles, United States: A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend »»»
Khatam al-Anbiya: Resistance Is Path to Defeat Enemies, War Will Only Bring More Destruction
The spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters asserted that the country’s enemies understand continuing the war will only inflict further destruction on their already devastated bases, leaving them beyond repair. He emphasized that the Islamic Revolution has become a deeply rooted,»»»
The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: This war will continue as long as the option of attacking our land remains part of your strategies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: This war will continue as long as the option of attacking our land remains part»»»
Iran Notifies IAEA of Attack on Natanz Nuclear Facility - Statement
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA said on Saturday. "The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today. No increase in off-site radiation levels reported. IAEA is »»»
4 pivotal questions that could define the Iran war’s next phase – Ya Libnan
Share: pSmoke rises over Tehran after airstrikes and explosions were reported across the Iranian capital on March 13, 2026, during escalating conflict involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images Nearly a month into the Iran war, there are signs the co»»»
Iran launched unsuccesful attack on Diego Garcia, BBC understands
Iran launched an unsuccessful attack on Diego Garcia, the joint US-UK military base in the Chagos Islands, the BBC understands. Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the British Indian Ocean Territory, the Wall Street Journal and CNN reported overnight into Saturday, citing unnamed US officials, but»»»
Will fares rise? Indian airlines oppose 60% free seat rule
India’s major airlines have pushed back against the government’s new rule requiring at least 60% of seats on flights to be available for free selection, warning it could lead to a sharp rise in airfares, according to a PTI report. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing IndiGo, Air In»»»
President Iotova Visits Kyustendil for Spring Festival
President Iliana Iotova visited Kyustendil for the city’s official holiday, the Kyustendil Spring Festival, on Saturday. She was welcomed by Mayor Ognyan Atanasov outside the Kyustendil Municipality building and greeted residents and visitors during the celebration in Velbazhd Square. President Iot»»»
Global leaders condemn Iran actions in Strait of Hormuz, urge ceasefire
ABU DHABI: Joint statement from the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain, Lithuania, and Australia on th»»»
Ninova Pledges Economic Relief Measures, Targets Rising Prices
Korneliya Ninova, leader of the Defiant Bulgaria National Movement party, during a visit to Kyustendil on Saturday, said, “We stand firmly, consistently, and unwaveringly against the existing model of governance represented by GERB and MRF.” “I have fought this model for ten years and I will not gi»»»
Israel Threatens Surge in Attacks on Iran as Britain Condemns Tehran Targeting US-UK Air Base
Israel’s defense minister threatened a surge in attacks against Iran on Saturday and Britain condemned Iran for targeting a joint UK-US base in the Indian Ocean as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base — located about 2,500 miles (4,000 »»»
How Iran's Revolutionary Guards helped Hezbollah prepare for its latest war with Israel
With Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah's military command reeling from Israel's brutal 2024 offensive that killed the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah, senior commanders and thousands of its militants, Iran's Revolutionary Guards stepped in to help get its ally back on its feet ahead of its latest cla»»»
1st Nowruz celebrations in Syria: Governement vows to include Kurdish culture
Sardar Aziz, Former Senior Advisor Kurdish Parliament (Iraq) and Researcher, is our guest.»»»
Middle East: Syria's governement vows to keep the country out of the war
Dana Alboz, our correspondent in Damacus, has more.»»»
flydubai warns of possible flight disruptions due to unstable weather
Dubai: flydubai has issued a travel advisory warning of potential disruption to flights as unstable weather conditions are forecast across the UAE in the coming days. The airline said the expected weather could affect its operations at Dubai International Airport as well as flights arriving and dep»»»
French navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Mediterranean
The French navy has boarded and seized an oil tanker sailing in the Western Mediterranean from the Russian port of Murmansk accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Moscow's "shadow fleet", vessels of opaque ownership suspected of dodging Western sanctions on the country's crude oil exports. T»»»
US Judge Rules Pentagon Press Restrictions Unconstitutional
A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon's press access overhaul, which saw accreditations from a host of prominent media outlets withdrawn, violated the constitution. Elements of the policy are "unlawful because they violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the United States Constitution»»»
UN Expert Says Israel Using ‘Systematic’ Torture
A UN expert claimed Israel was systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale "that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent", in a report released to media on Friday. Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since»»»
QFA announces national team squad for March training camp ahead of 2026 World Cup
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Friday announced the senior national team squad for the upcoming March training camp, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 32-player squad called up by Spanish hea»»»
Talking Europe - 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski
Talking Europe travels to Warsaw to meet the mayor of the city and former presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, just as the political temperature rises ahead of high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for next year. Trzaskowski argues that a long-standing consensus in Polish politics »»»