Trump extends deadline to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6
US President Donald Trump on Thursday moved his stated deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, saying Tehran asked for the extension. He also held off on a threat to destroy Iranian energy sites and said that talks were going "very well". Follow our liveblog to see h»»»
'Tehran assumes war is behind them: Iran will not capitulate, Trump has it all wrong'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Danny Citrinowicz, Senior Researcher in the Iran and Shi'ite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies. According to Citrinowicz, the trajectory of the war in Iran hinges not on battlefield dominance alone, but on competing perceptions of resilie»»»
The Debate - Winding down or spinning out of control? Trump's mixed signals on Iran rattle traditional allies
As G-Seven foreign ministers root for the offramp in the Iran war, François Picard’s panel weighs the damage done to the region, to the world economy and to transatlantic trust. From Donald Trump’s threats against NATO allies to France denying it disinvited South Africa from next June’s G7 summit t»»»
Trump insists Iran is ‘begging to make a deal’ after Tehran dismisses ceasefire plan
A day after Tehran dismissed Donald Trump’s 15-point ceasefire plan, the American leader claimed that Iran was “begging to make a deal,” and that he wasn’t the one pushing for negotiations. Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah says that Iranian leaders do not consider the exchanges "legi»»»
Trump again berates NATO for inaction in securing Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump lambasted NATO and other allies for rejecting his appeals to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes. "I'm so disappointed in NATO, because this was a test for NATO" the US President said during a cabi»»»
Eye on Africa - South Africa disinvited from G7 in France
In tonight's edition, South Africa says France rescinded President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to the G7 Leaders Summit in June, alleging Paris bent to the demands of the US. Also, Ethiopia steps up its bid to join the World Trade Organization, over 2 decades on since applying for accession.And&nb»»»
Where do French parties stand a year before the presidential election?
With local elections done and dusted, France is pivoting towards electing a president to replace Emmanuel Macron in 2027. The local elections have revealed that the political landscape is fragmented, and that party alliances have reshaped. On the left, the socialist party is in turmoil over an alli»»»
Belarus's Lukashenko greeted by Kim Jong Un on first visit to North Korea
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made his first visit to North Korea on Wednesday, where he and Kim Jong Un signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty the next day. The trip highlights growing ties between the two Moscow-aligned nations, both of which have supported Russia’s war in Ukrai»»»
IAEA seeks local cease-fire for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs - UPI.com
Members of International Atomic Energy Agency inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine, on September 1, 2022. On Thursday, the IEAE said it had initiated cease-fire talks in order to conduct repairs at the plant. File Photo by IAEA Press Office/UPI |»»»
LaGuardia runway reopens; Air Canada CEO apologies for English-only remarks - UPI.com
Officials on Thursday said the LaGuardia Airport runway where the fatal crash of an Air Canada flight and a fire truck reopened Thursday morning. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- A LaGuardia runway that has been shuttered since Sunday night when an Air Canada jet collid»»»
Kennedy Center lays off employees ahead of two-year shutdown - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Fuel cuts and global strain
Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»
LPP posts record growth
LPP delivered record 2025 results and upbeat forecasts, sending its share price up 12% to historic highs. Revenue rose 19% to over PLN 23 billion, while EBITDA jumped 31% to PLN 5.4 billion, operating profit 37% to PLN 3.3 billion, and net profit 36% to PLN 2.4 billion. Growth was driven by expansi»»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Trump halts targeting of Iran power plants for 10 days
WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»
South Dakota election integrity bills signed into law - UPI.com
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»
Hormuz reality check: US says tankers are 'coming back' — despite Iran’s ‘chokehold’ narrative
Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Safed with a barrage of rockets: statement 91 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the town of Qouzah with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit: statement 92 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted enemy artillery positions in the settlement of Kabri with a swarm of attack drones: statement 93 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Boris Yachev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Plovdiv Region 17th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Boris Yac»»»
Anton Sirakov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of My Country Bulgaria for Sofia 25th and Kyustendil 10th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Anton Sir»»»
Krum Zarkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia 24th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. BSP Chair»»»
Zhivka Buchukovska Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Ruse 19th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Zhivka Bu»»»
Todor Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Nation for Sofia 23rd and 25th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Todor Ang»»»
Dimitar Syarov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar S»»»
Mehmed Ataman Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mehmed At»»»
Georgi Sariev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Georgi Sa»»»
Mladen Marinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»
Dimitar Nikolov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar N»»»
Vladimir Kulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Siyanie (Radiance) for Ruse 19th and Razgrad 18th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Kalin Batakliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Pazardzhik 13th and Plovdiv City 16th Constituencies
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Vladimir Bradyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Iliya Konov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Pleven 15th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Iliya Kon»»»
Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law fails - UPI.com
A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of soldiers and vehicles of the Israeli enemy army in the town square of Qantara and its surroundings with waves of rocket salvos and artillery shells: statement 87 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:50 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at Al-Malkiya site with a rocket barrage: statement 80 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar Cup basketball draw throws up exciting matchups
Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 13th edition of Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup 2025–26 season has thrown up exciting contests. The draw was held at Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) headquarters on Thursdayand attended by officials, club representatives, and the media, reflecting the importa»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 72 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the border town of Naqoura for the second time with a barrage of rockets: statement 73 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank between the Al-Muhaysibat Heights and Al-Qantara with a direct missile and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 70 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:00 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, the Haifa naval base and the Ze’ev air defense base in the occupied city of Haifa with a volley of qualitative rockets: statement 67 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:00 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, the Eliakim base (containing training camps affiliated with the Northern Command of the “Israeli” army) and the Tefen base east of the occupied city of Acre with a volley of qualitative rockets: statement 68 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the Shomer Heights in the border town of Naqoura with a swoop attack and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 69 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunisia–France: towards stronger parliamentary and sectoral partnership
Bardo, March 26 (TAP) - Vice-President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Youssef Barkaoui affirmed the council's willingness to foster relations with the French Senate, pointing out that work will be undertaken to establish a...»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, three (3) Merkava tanks and a D9 bulldozer in Al-Qantara town with guided missiles, achieving confirmed hits: statement 65 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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CNRD Vice-President affirms willingness to foster relations with French Senate
Bardo, March 26 (TAP) - Vice-President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Youssef Barkaoui affirmed the council's willingness to foster relations with the French Senate, pointing out that work will be undertaken to establish a...»»»
Trump extends deadline to strike Iran energy sites
US President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days until April 6, claiming Tehran requested the move. He said talks are going “very well”. The Iranians have not confirmed whether they also believe that to be the case. On Monday, Trump announced he would»»»