BBC 34m

Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran

Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump's public comments often seemingly contradicted by realities on the ground. The war is "very complete, pretty much", Trump has said, but new Amer»»»

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RT 2h

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 48: Fabricating the war story – Iran ploy patched into plausibility

The battlefield determines who prevails. Yet long before that verdict is rendered, another contest unfolds: over how the war itself is to be understood. From a plurality of competing explanations, a single narrative, or at least a dominant theme, gradually crystallizes and comes to define the confl»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

US President Donald Trump has threatened to send agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide security at airports, unless a deal is reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump: Send ICE to do TSA work; Musk offers to pay salaries - UPI.com

Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay for more than a month. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to send U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to cover for the Transportatio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Former FBI chief Robert Mueller dies age 81

Washington: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president. US media reported that Mueller died late Friday, citing a family statement, but did not specify a loc»»»

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RT 4h

Patrushev warns Iran war could trigger global trade breakdown via Hormuz crisis

Nikolay Patrushev, assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, has a stark assessment of the Iran war as it begins to ripple far beyond the Middle East. With shipping disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets under strain, and maritime security deteriorating, the consequences are »»»

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Albanian Daily News 4h

Albania’s Balluku Reacts to Reappointment as Fier Political Leader

Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has reacted after being reconfirmed as the Socialist Party’s political leader for the Fier region, following the party’s National Assembly meeting.In a post on social media, Balluku expressed gratitude to party leader Edi Rama for renewing her mandate, a»»»

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Albanian Daily News 5h

Socialists Reshuffle Regional Leadership, Appoint New Political Coordinators

Allbania’s ruling Socialist Party has unveiled a sweeping reorganization of its political leadership across the country, with Prime Minister Edi Rama signaling a renewed push to strengthen party structures ahead of upcoming challenges.The changes, announced during a party assembly, introduce a new »»»

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TAP 5h

"Use of water as weapon directly threatens water security in Middle East” (Head of ANFS)

Tunis, March 21 (TAP/Interview by Meriem Kadhraoui) - Rising risks to water security in the Middle East are intensifying amid the war against Iran, in a context of ongoing regional conflicts where water-related infrastructure is becoming a direct...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 5h

MRF–New Beginning Launches Campaign in Pernik, Highlights Link between Spirituality, Culture and Political Responsibility

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning has launched its election campaign in Pernik’s 14th multi-member constituency with a series of events highlighting the connection between spirituality, culture, and political responsibility. Top-of-the-list candidate Georgi Popov and the ot»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Muslim World League strongly condemns Israeli attacks on southern Syria

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on military infrastructure in southern Syria. In a statement issued today, the organization's General Secretariat denounced the assault as a violation of international laws and norms, particularly the 1974 Disengag»»»

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UPI 7h

Court rules for N.Y. Times, orders Pentagon credentials restored - UPI.com

A federal judge ruled against the Pentagon's press policy in a suit filed by the New York Times. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A federal judge struck down the Department of Defense's policy that led to the ouster of most journalists from the Pentagon last fall a»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

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»»»

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RT 8h

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 »»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

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»»»

Al Awsat 10h

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 »»»

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France24 10h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

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»»»

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France24 11h

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

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»»»

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Naharnet 12h

US, Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

The United States and Israel struck Iran's Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday, the Islamic republic's atomic energy organization said. "Following the criminal attacks by the United States and the usurping Zionist regime against our country, the... Natanz enrichment complex was targeted this mornin»»»

Naharnet 12h

Israel defense minister warns strikes on Iran to increase 'significantly'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the United States and Israel would intensify their strikes on Iran in the coming week starting Sunday. "This week, the intensity of the strikes to be carried out by the IDF (Israeli army) and the U.S. military against the Iranian terror regime and th»»»

Naharnet 12h

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»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 12h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

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»»»

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Albanian Daily News 12h

Socialist Party Launches Internal Reorganization Process Ahead of Local Restructuring

The has launched a nationwide reorganization of its internal structures this Saturday, as part of an assembly held in the coastal city of Durrës.Speaking at the event, Secretary-General announced that internal party elections will take place between March 21 and June 30, following a phased and stru»»»

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Sana 12h

From sieges to extortion: Economy used as a pressure tool under deposed regime

Damascus, March 21 (SANA) Economic policies under the deposed regime were used as a primary tool of oppression against opponents, including traders and business owners, through a combination of sieges, supply disruptions and financial pressure. These measures extended beyond standard economic regul»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

How Iran’s IRGC Rebooted Lebanon’s Hezbollah to Be Ready for War

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after it was mauled by Israel in 2024, plugging gaps with Iranian officers before restructuring the Lebanese group and laying plans for the war it is now waging in support of Tehran, two people familiar with these IRGC activiti»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Burhan Rejects Ceasefire Before RSF Surrender as Drone Strike Hits Power Station in Northern Sudan

A drone attack blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck the town of Al-Dabba in northern Sudan, targeting a power station and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Dongola, officials said Friday. The strike cut electricity to the town and left at least three people inj»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

‘Reliance on official, verified news crucial during regional tensions’

Doha, Qatar: During times of regional geopolitical tension, relying on official and verified news sources becomes essential not only for personal awareness but also for maintaining public order and responsible civic engagement, according to Lecturer at the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

After Pressure, Iraqi Factions Stop Attacks on US Embassy

Political parties in Iraq have carried out intense efforts over the past two days to contain the escalation in the country in wake of increased attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad by pro-Iran factions, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The efforts aim to also prevent Iraq from sliding into a broader c»»»

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The Budapest Times 15h

Orbán: “We do not negotiate while being threatened and blackmailed”

Prime Minister Orbán resumed his nationwide tour with a stop in Szentendre, where he delivered a sharp message on energy security, the war in Ukraine, and Hungary’s position within the European Union. Speaking to supporters, the prime minister framed the current geopolitical situation as a decisive»»»

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The Budapest Times 15h

Orbán: “We have the right to block the €90 billion loan for Ukraine”

Following a tense and protracted EU summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary has both the legal and political grounds to block the €90 billion loan package intended for Ukraine. The prime minister described the negotiations as “combative” and underscored that Hungary succ»»»

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France24 15h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Israel Strikes Hezbollah’s Civilian as Well as Military Wings in an Attempt to Crush the Group

An Israeli strike on a health center in southern Lebanon instantly killed 12 medical workers, seriously wounded one and left four missing under the rubble for hours. The March 13 strike in the village of Burj Qalaouiyah, one of the single deadliest strikes in Lebanon since the latest Israel-Hezboll»»»

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France24 15h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Arab Parliament denounces Iranian attacks on Gulf states

Cairo: The Arab Parliament denounced Iran’s attacks targeting oil and industrial facilities in several Gulf states, describing them as “blatant” and “dangerous” escalation and a highly serious development that threatens regional stability, while exposing global energy security to significant risks.»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Ready to help keep Hormuz open? Who said what

European powers and Japan have changed their posture on the ongoing Middle East war, by prioritising energy security and avoiding being dragged by the US into the on-going war with Iran. Recent developments show the allies are preparing to act even without full US leadership. Some countries, such a»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

Trump Hints at Wind-Down of War as US Sends More Troops and Iran Threatens Tourism Sites

US President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States is sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region. Trump’s post Friday on social media followed an Iranian threat to atta»»»

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Al Majalla 17h

US public opinion is decisively shifting against Israel

For decades, American support for Israel was one of the most durable constants in US foreign policy, to such an extent that successive administrations, whether Democratic or Republican, hardly needed to debate it. That truism no longer holds. A Gallup poll conducted between 2-16 February confirmed »»»

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Al Majalla 17h

The global economy is paying the price for Epic Fury

Three weeks after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the world has entered an exceptionally dangerous phase. The confrontation has expanded far beyond the bounds of a conventional military conflict. It has developed into a multi-layered war in which military fronts converge with immense ec»»»

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Al Majalla 17h

Why modern-day wars can easily go regional

The world is now passing through an era of ‘strategic unravelling’, and its proportions are catastrophic. Conflicts no longer remain confined to their immediate geographies. With grim persistence, they expand into regional wars. Their prevalence stems from the breakdown of the post-1945 internation»»»

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France24 17h

Chuck Norris, US action movie star whose toughness inspired endless memes, dies at 86

From one studio to another, Chuck Norris turned discipline into legend – a martial arts champion who became the iron-jawed face of "Walker, Texas Ranger" and a larger-than-life cultural myth. He died Thursday at 86. Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Wal»»»

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France24 17h

Despite decapitation, Iran’s regime endures: Does Hormuz blockade give Tehran the upper hand?

William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Paul Taylor, Senior Visiting Fellow in the Europe in the World Programme and a member of the Defence/Security EUrope project. He is also a freelance columnist for The Guardian. Amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Mr. Taylor argues that even overwhelming fo»»»

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France24 17h

Myth of liberation: As war rages, trapped Iranians 'curse' the regime, the Americans & the Israelis

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Borzou Daragahi, award-winning international correspondent and investigative reporter. As Iran marks Nowruz, the Persian New Year, war intrudes into civilian spaces. The psychological terrain is marked less by overt anger than by fatigue, resignation, and a»»»

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France24 17h

Tête à tête - 'Trump could be ready to stop the war at almost any moment,' ex-adviser John Bolton says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former US national security adviser John Bolton said US President Donald Trump "could be ready to stop the war at almost any moment". Bolton also said he remains mystified by Trump's reversal on regime change in Iran and warned that the Iranian opposition is not rece»»»

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