Gulf oil spill sparks transparency concerns in Mexico - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- Environmental organization Oceana has accused the Mexican government of maintaining an opaque response to an oil spill that has affected at least 390 miles of coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil has largely impacted the southern part of Veracruz state and the northern part of»»»
Watch: Philadelphia airport assembles world's longest line of cheesesteaks - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- Philadelphia International Airport celebrated National Cheesesteak Day by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteaks. Airport eateries from PHL Food & Shops teamed up with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to assemble 1,291 cheesesteaks o»»»
Brazil unveils first domestically assembled supersonic fighter jet - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pours champagne Wednesday over his country’s first domestically manufactured supersonic fighter jet, the F-39E Gripenan, produced by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer in partnership with Sweden-based Saab, at the Embraer Airfield in Gaviao Peixoto, Br»»»
Iran’s rejection of US plan shows hardliners’ sway
Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»
Venezuela's two most powerful women pitch competing visions to investors
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez is due to address an international investment summit in Miami on March 25, a day after opposition leader María Corina Machado made her own appeal to the energy industry at a separate conference in Houston, throwing into sharp relief the struggle for inve»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Hezbollah Says Negotiating with Israel Would Be Surrender, amid Strikes on Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that negotiating with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender" for Lebanon, as Israel launched new strikes and Hezbollah said it was targeting Israeli troops. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that "the Gaza model must not be replicated in »»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Indonesia
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HE the Indonesian President exchanged greetings and congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.»»»
INTERVIEW: EBRD eyes post-war investment surge in Ukraine but warns recovery path uncertain
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects strong long-term investor interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction but cautioned that large-scale foreign investment will depend on stability and sustained reforms after the war, Arvid Tuerkner, the bank’s managing director for Ukraine»»»
Supreme Court rules ISPs can't be held liable for music piracy - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Internet service providers can't be held responsible for music piracy by their customers, though two liberal judges offered differing reasons for their decisions. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rul»»»
Judge denies effort to block California probe into 2025 special election - UPI.com
A California judge tossed out a petition to block gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco from investigating ballots from a 2025 special election. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- A court denied the California attorney general's request to stop a county sheriff's i»»»
Denmark election: Frederiksen’s Social Democrats suffer historic loss
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats party has suffered its worst election result in over a century, securing about 21.9% of the vote in Tuesday’s general election – its lowest share since 1903 – according to exit polls. While the party will remain the largest in the Folketing»»»
Speaker Johnson Says US Likely Ending Operation Against Iran Shortly, On Schedule
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States Armed Forces is likely going to end Operation Epic Fury against Iran shortly and on schedule, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday. "I think we are wrapping up Operation Epic Fury. That's what I think. And I think it will be done in short order and t»»»
US to Focus on China as Valid Competitor in Space - Commercial Space Federation
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – China has emerged as a serious competitor in space, and the US needs to focus on that, President of US Commercial Space Federation Dave Cavossa said on Wednesday. "China is a valid competitor now … they obviously also use different models to operate, and that competitiveness »»»
In response to the enemy’s continued bombing of civilians, displacement, and demolition of homes, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Krayot area north of the occupied city of Haifa at 16:50 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with a barrage of sophisticated missiles: statement 57 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the enemy’s continued bombing of civilians, displacement, and demolition of homes, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance ta»»»
Lebanese govt. stuck between Israel and Hezbollah in war it didn't want
Lebanon's government has been wedged into a war not of its choosing between Hezbollah and Israel, as the Iran-backed militants harden their stance and Israel demands the group's elimination. Beirut has been struggling to pull the country back from the brink after Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Mid»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Kiryat Shmona settlement with a squadron of attack drones: statement 47 - 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 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Kiryat Shmona settlement with a squadron of attack d»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli enemy army positions in Metula, Marj, and Misgav Am with rocket barrages: statement 48 - 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 Israeli enemy army positions in Metula, Marj, and Misgav Am with rocket barrages: statement 48 25-03-2»»»
Kaja Kallas: EU seeks stronger partnership with Africa
Isaac KaledziSpeaking in Accra, EU Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas told DW that the bloc aims to position itself as Africa's preferred partner by focusing on long-term, and fair, cooperation. https://p.dw.com/p/5B58SAdvertisementThe EU is deepening security cooperation in West Africa, signing»»»
Defying Israeli bombs, Lebanese hold out in southern city of Tyre
Khalil and his young family are sheltering in a theater in south Lebanon's Tyre, refusing to leave despite Israeli bombardment on the city that is now almost cut off from the rest of the country. "They'll have to take us by force," said the man in his thirties, who fled his home with his wife and t»»»
Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto shrugs off EU criticism over contact with Russia and China
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Budapest will maintain contact with Russia and China despite opposition from Brussels, a government spokesman has said. On Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered an investigation into the all»»»
Djuric, India's George discuss further strengthening of bilateral cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday with State Secretary for Western Affairs at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George, who is in Serbia for bilateral political consultations between his ministry and the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Djuric noted that Serbia was »»»
Florida Dems flip 2 state house seats, including Trump's home district - UPI.com
Two Democrats won state house seats in Florida Tuesday, including one in President Donald Trump's own district. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Two Florida Democrats won state legislature elections Tuesday, including one in President Donald Trump's home district. De»»»
Dutch scientist wins World Food Prize for fighting foodborne illness - UPI.com
Dutch scientist Huub Lilieveld has been named the recipient of the 2026 World Food Prize on Wednesday for leading a global food safety movement. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Dutch scientist Huub Lilieveld has been named the recipient of the 2026 World Food Prize W»»»
Protracting Conflict in Iran to Lead to Global Financial Collapse – Ret. US Army Lt. Col.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Protracting the conflict in Iran would lead to a global financial collapse, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Center and retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik. “If the conflict continues, we will be faced with a global financial collapse, di»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon 25-03-2026 16:56 PM Hezbollah Secret»»»
Zelensky slams 'absolute depravity' after massive Russian drone attack
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine in broad daylight on March 25, firing hundreds of drones into the territory. It comes after Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones in a 24-hour period, killing a total of eight people across the country. This record attack had hit Lviv's historic centre and res»»»
Danish PM hands in government resignation after defeat in general election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on March 25 submitted her government's resignation to the king after her three-party coalition suffered a large defeat in a general election. She could survive a third term but will have to negotiate a deal with the 'kingmaker', Foreign Minister Lars »»»
Danish PM secures third term despite party's historic setback
Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen has said she is "ready to assume" the role of Prime Minister of Denmark again, despite her party's significant setback in March 25's parliamentary elections, which saw the left-wing bloc win the most votes but lack a majority. With 21.9% of the vote, the Social Dem»»»
Danish election signals shift toward Dutch and Belgian-style of coalition building
Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Ulrik Pram Gad, Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. He observes a political landscape marked less by decisive outcomes and more by fragmentation and negotiation. Electoral erosion among traditional parties continues, yet not»»»
UN to vote on declaring slave trade ‘gravest crime’
United Nations: The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a move advocates say is a step towards healing and justice. Ghana’s President John Mahama, one of the African Union’s most vocal »»»
India to invest $3 billion to boost aviation, plans 100 new airports
Dubai: India will invest $3.06 billion to expand its aviation ecosystem and boost regional connectivity, with plans to develop 100 new airports under a revamped scheme aimed at making air travel more accessible. The programme — Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), or “Let the common citizen of the countr»»»
Iran to allow non-hostile ships passage through Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree caught fire after being hit by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran on March 11. Photo courtesy of the Royal Thai Navy/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- Iran informed the United Nations that it is willing to allow passage to non-hostile vessels throu»»»
Business - Oil supply shock hardens energy transition resolve – for some
The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration pol»»»
Prosecutor admits to having no evidence of crime in Fed renovation - UPI.com
1 of 2 | U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in in February. One of her prosecutors admitted in court this month that the office had no evidene of a crime committed in the renovation of the Federal Reserve building. File Ph»»»