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 »»»
US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ operations
President Donald Trump said his administration was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announced it was sending more w»»»
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»»»
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Friday ruled that the Pentagon's press access overhaul, which saw accreditations from a host of prominent media outlets withdrawn, violated the constitution.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»»»
Trump to Be Guest of Honor at Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Summit in Miami
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced that US President Donald Trump will participate as a guest of honor and speaker at the fourth edition of the “Priority Future Investment Initiative” summit in Miami, scheduled to be held from March 25 to 27. Trump is scheduled to deliver a »»»
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 »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Officially Launches its National Election Campaign
The Progressive Bulgaria coalition officially launched its national election campaign at the Sila Hall in Plovdiv, presenting the lead candidates on its parliamentary lists. In his address, coalition leader Rumen Radev said that a group of like-minded allies is embarking on “the most important batt»»»
K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert
Seoul: South Korean megastars BTS reunited Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide. Widely lauded as the biggest boy band in the world, BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so the seven members »»»
Israeli enemy admits that one of its aircraft was targeted by an Iranian surface-to-air missile during raids on Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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President Saïed receives phone call from Macron on 70th independence anniversary [update1]
Tunis, March 21 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïd Friday received a phone call from French president Emmanuel Macron who congratuated him on Tunisia's 70th independence anniversary. The Head of State and the French president...»»»
War in the Middle East: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Drone kills Iraq intelligence officer - An Iraqi officer was killed and another wounded on Saturday in a drone attack targeting an Iraqi intelligence services building in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood, the agency said. Another drone, film»»»
Hezbollah denies UAE accusations of having network in country
Hezbollah denied that it has a presence inside the United Arab Emirates, after Emirati authorities announced they had arrested at least five members of a "terrorist network" linked to Hezbollah and its backer, Iran. Earlier this week Hezbollah issued similar denials that it maintained a presence in»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov Says Party Will Be Constructive Force in Next Parliament
BSP will take part in the next parliament as a significant and constructive political force, BSP leader Krum Zarkov told reporters on Saturday. He was in the city for its official holiday, the Kyustendil Spring Festival. “These are not expectations, these are convictions, and everything is in our h»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Two rocket salvos fired towards enemy gatherings inside the border towns in the eastern sector - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian media: US-Israeli aggression again targeted Natanz Uranium enrichment facility this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Says Its Natanz Nuclear Facility Has Been Hit in an Airstrike as War in Middle East Enters Week 4
Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit in an airstrike on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency Mizan reported. There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Natanz, Iran’s main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war a»»»
Trump’s Peace Board Hands Hamas Disarmament Proposal, Sources Say
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has presented Hamas with a written proposal on how it could lay down its weapons, two sources said, a step the Palestinian movement has thus far refused to take as the US president pushes on with his plan for Gaza's future. The proposal, first reported by NPR, was subm»»»
The Islamic Resistance: We targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site opposite the border town of Markaba with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes launched an attack targeting Bint Jbeil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills 2 as Ukraine Seeks to Move Forward Peace Talks
A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people, a Ukrainian official said, ahead of expected US-Ukraine talks. Zaporizhzhia regional head Ivan Fedorov said a man and a woman were killed and two children wounded when a Russian drone hit a private house on Saturday morn»»»
President Saïed receives phone call from Macron on 70th independence anniversary
Tunis, March 21 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïd Friday received a phone call from French president Emmanuel Macron who congratuated him on Tunisia's 70th independence anniversary. The Head of State and the French president...»»»
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on a home in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, local authorities say. Two children, 11 and 15, were also injured in the attack which took place on the eve of new talks between Ukrainian and American negotiators in the US. Negotiations on ending the»»»
Acting Prosecutor General Reaffirms Commitment to European Cooperation
Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov reaffirmed the Bulgarian prosecution service's commitment to active cooperation with its European partners at a forum in The Hague, the prosecution said on Saturday. He did so during bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 20th Consultative Forum of pro»»»
Middle East tensions strain fertilizer supplies, raising global food price risks
Capitals, March 21 (SANA) Disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are expected to deepen a global fertilizer crisis, raising the risk of further increases in food prices, particularly in developing economies. Economists and international institutions have warned that disruptions to fe»»»
How this Filipino group in Dubai celebrates Eid by supporting mothers
Dubai: The Filipino Social Club (Filsoc) in Dubai is set to host a special gift-giving programme on March 22. Titled as “Filsoc Free Diaper Gifts,” the initiative aims to recognise the everyday sacrifices of mothers within the community. “It is a time to honour the incredible strength of mothers. W»»»
Venezuela Reshapes Military in Shift Toward Washington
A sweeping overhaul of Venezuela's top brass is designed to remake the armed forces and draw them closer to Washington, multiple military and political sources told AFP. Delcy Rodriguez has been in power for less than three months, but has already taken major steps to overhaul Venezuela's economy a»»»
Israel, Iran Trade Attacks as US Sends Marines to Middle East
Israel and Iran attacked each other on Saturday as the US was sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Israel also attacked Beirut, saying it was targeting Hezbollah as it s»»»
A Wave of Executions Is Feared in Iran After 3 Young Men Were Hanged This Week
A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the US and Israel seek to squelch public dissent. The three men are the first to be executed f»»»
US Allows 30-Day Sale of Iran Oil at Sea in Bid to Tame Prices
The Trump administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days on Friday in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran. The waiver will bring some 140 million barrels of oil to global markets and help relieve pressure on»»»
Report: UN Chief Says He Is Cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the aim of Donald Trump's Board of Peace to fund and deliver the basics of a Gaza reconstruction plan to rebuild Palestinian homes and infrastructure, Politico reported on Saturday. “There is an objective there that was defined, approved by the Secur»»»
‘Mothers are the first school’: UAE leaders mark Mother’s Day with messages of gratitude pride
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that mothers are a source of lasting strength for the nation and society. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. You »»»
Sadyr Japarov: Nooruz has become a truly beloved holiday for our compatriots - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov today took part in Nooruz celebration in Naryn’s central square. Congratulating the people of Kyrgyzstan on the spring equinox holiday, he noted that Nooruz is a symbol of renewal, creation, labor, and unity, a legacy inherited from our ancestors. «We are proud»»»
Models With Down Syndrome in Romania Strike a Pose for World Down Syndrome Day
Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, w»»»
Israel Says Targeting Hezbollah in Beirut as South Lebanon Struck
The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on Beirut claiming to target the Iran-backed group Hezbollah early Saturday, while Lebanese state media reported strikes in the country's south. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on Mar»»»
Report: Iran Ready to Let Japanese Vessels Transit Hormuz
Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Tehran has started talks with Tokyo, including with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, about possibly opening»»»
Trump’s Iran War Rattles US Swing Voters Ahead of Midterms
Donald Trump's war with Iran is weighing on independent US voters, a crucial bloc likely to determine if the president's Republican Party maintains control of Congress in the November midterm elections. At a breakfast diner in Pennsylvania, a swing state where voters often shift between parties, th»»»
Macron slams ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israel’s ongoing military operation in Lebanon violates international law, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Speaking at a European Council press conference in Brussels on Thursday, Macron also criticized the attacks on Israel being carried out by Lebanese-based militant movement Hezbollah»»»
How did a small Eid bike ride grow into one of the UAE’s annual brotherhood event
Dubai: What started as a modest gathering of motorcycling enthusiasts has evolved into one of the UAE’s much-anticipated multi-club biking events, drawing hundreds of riders united by both passion and purpose. Amid the current geopolitical situation, the fourth edition of the “Biker Buddies Eid Bro»»»
US green-lights delivery and sale of Iranian oil at sea
WASHINGTON , United States — The US Treasury on Friday temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels, in Washington's latest step to stem a supply crisis over the Middle East war.The authorisation allows for the delivery and sale of Iranian crude oil and other petroleum p»»»
US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is being examined in criminal investigations by two US federal prosecutors' offices, according to a New York Times report published on Friday. Relations between Washington and Bogota entered a volatile phase after US President Donald Trump's return to office 14 mon»»»
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway planned to be launched in 2030 - | 24.KG
«If today we are a ‘dead-end’ country between Europe and China, then with the completion of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway, we will become a transit state,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said during Nooruz celebrations in Naryn region. According to him, the launch of the railway is exp»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Naryn's economy has more than doubled for five years - | 24.KG
In Naryn region, the gross domestic product (GDP) was 18 billion soms in 2020, and by 2025, it reached 40 billion. Thus, the growth rate is 224 percent, indicating that the figure has more than doubled. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this during Nooruz celebrations. In the industri»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Construction of 1,200 MW Kara-Keche TPP begins in Naryn - | 24.KG
Construction work has already begun on Kara-Keche thermal power plant (TPP), where 1,200 megawatts of electricity will be generated. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said during Nooruz celebrations in Naryn region. He emphasized that Tenir-Too region has significant energy potential. Thanks to»»»
Agricultural clusters for 2 billion soms being created in Naryn - | 24.KG
Projects to create clusters in meat, dairy, honey, feed, and fruit production are currently being implemented in Naryn region with a total value of nearly 2 billion soms. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said during Nooruz celebrations. The head of state noted that livestock numbers and produc»»»
Streamlining the kill chain: how AI is changing modern warfare
The US-Israeli war with Iran has put AI use in defence systems in the spotlight like never before. AI's exact role in the military, its accuracy and possible repercussions are slowly beginning to emerge – but the extent of its use and role in the war so far still largely remain a mystery. The»»»
The World This Week - Iran: The ‘Mosaic Doctrine’, Zelensky V Orban, Hungary-splaining
In a week where assassinations have continued within the top ranks of Iran’s regime, the minister of intelligence, the commander of the Bases paramilitary and the powerful security chief Ali Larijani included, but a weakened government seems to have had little bearing on Tehran’s retaliation across»»»
Middle East war live: Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war as US sends thousands more marines
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran even as US media reported Washington was sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional marines to the region. Israel continued to hit Tehran and Beirut with »»»
Central Election Commission: Women at 30.1% of April Election Candidates
Women make up 30.1% of candidates for parliament in the April 19 elections, Central Election Commission Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva said on Saturday. Their share is up 1.7 percentage points from the October 2024 vote. There will be 62 more women candidates for parliament in the upcoming elections t»»»
World Forest Day marked with praise and barbs
Greece marked World Forest Day with a mix of praise and pointed criticism over the state of the country’s forestry service. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, addressing a ceremony at the Goulandris Foundation on Friday, highlighted recent hiring efforts – 278 new employees recruited, with 330 mor»»»