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»»»
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»»»
Axios: Trump's team planning for potential Iran peace talks
After three weeks of war, the Trump administration has begun initial discussions on the next phase and what peace talks with Iran might look like, a U.S. official and a source with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" the war, though U.S. o»»»
International hotel chains and investment funds gather in Bucharest for Hospitality Business Forum 2026
Investment funds, international hotel chains and developers active across Central and South-Eastern Europe will gather in Bucharest on April 2, 2026, for the second edition of the Hospitality Business Forum (HBF), an event dedicated to investments, transactions and development in the hospitality in»»»
Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's drink-driving arrest released
Police bodycam footage showing Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest in New York has been released. The pop star had previously sued the Village of Sag Harbor to prevent the release of the video, but ultimately reached a settlement allowing for its release on Friday. Timberlake was arrested»»»
MRF-New Beginning's Peevski Wishes Hungarian PM Orban Success in April 12 Elections
Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and Floor Leader of MRF – New Beginning, wished electoral success to Viktor Orban and Fidesz in the April 12 elections in Hungary. Peevski expressed confidence that together they will defend Europe and their countries in their sha»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Failed Diego Garcia strike raises 4,000km missile reach question: How far can Iran really strike?
Dubai: Iran’s attempt to strike the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia — a remote island nearly 4,000km away — is raising new doubts over how far Tehran’s missiles can reach, and how widely it may be willing to strike. The move comes amid escalating rhetoric from Tehran. Iran’s top military spokes»»»
US Says ‘Took Out’ Iran Base Threatening Blocked Hormuz Oil Route
The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. The US statement appeared designed to calm the concerns of energy markets and of Washington's skeptical international allies, more than 20 of whom issue»»»
Iran ‘Unsuccessfully’ Targeted Diego Garcia Base, Reveals Source
Iran was "unsuccessful" in targeting the joint UK-US Indian Ocean military base at Diego Garcia, a UK official source confirmed to AFP on Saturday, after the Wall Street Journal reported Tehran fired two ballistic missiles at it. Diego Garcia, which is around 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Ira»»»
UK Says Its Bases on Cyprus Will Not Be Used in Offensive Operations
Britain will not be using its bases in Cyprus for any offensive action in the Iran crisis, the Cypriot government spokesperson said on Saturday, citing a phone call between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. "The British Prime Minister reiterated ... »»»
UAE responds to new missile and drone threats from Iran, issues safety alert
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its air defence systems are responding to new missiles and drones launched from Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. The alert does not specify exact locations, but all residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow official safety instru»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – check if you’re a winner
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, participants saw multiple winners take home cash prizes, although the top jackpot has remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260321, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 19, 2, 25, 18, and 15, while the winning num»»»
What to Know About Diego Garcia After Iran Targets the Remote Island’s Key US Military Base
Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic UK-US military base. Britain condemned “Iran’s reckless attacks” after the unsuccessful attempt to hit the base. It’s unclear how close the missiles came to the island, which is about 2,500 miles (4,000 k»»»
Trump signs order to ban other college games in Army-Navy time slot - UPI.com
1 of 6 | President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order instructing the Federal Communications Commission and Secretary of Commerce to ensure the Army-Navy football game has an exclusive broadcast window during the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team in the East »»»
Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Defense's policy on how journalists access the Pentagon, finding that it violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the US Constitution. District Judge Paul L Friedman ruled in favour of The New York Times, which had sued the department after it enacted»»»
India blocks release of film on Palestinian girl’s killing
New Delhi: India has blocked the release of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a film about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces, the movie's distributor told AFP on Saturday. The Oscar-nominated docudrama by French-Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania recounts the real-life de»»»
US Trying to Oust Russia From All Energy Markets - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow does not currently see any US commitment to respecting Russia's interests, with Washington attempting to push Moscow out of all energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "We are being pushed out of all global energy markets. Eventually, only »»»
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»»»
Migration Situation along State Border Is Currently Calm, Interior Minister Dechev Says
A written response to a parliamentary question by caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, regarding the Interior Ministry’s actions in the event of potential migration pressure arising from the conflict in the Middle East, says that "the migration situation along Bulgaria’s state borders is curren»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Sadyr Japarov opens new building of Internal Affairs Department in Naryn - | 24.KG
Today, President Sadyr Japarov, as part of a working visit to Naryn region, took part in the opening ceremony of the new building of the city’s Internal Affairs Department. The presidential press service reported. According to it, the head of state recalled that the Internal Affairs Department, whi»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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,»»»
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»»»
Justice Minister orders immediate measures after unannounced visit to Sidi El Heni Juvenile Center
Tunis, March 21, (TAP)-Minister of Justice Leila Jaffel has ordered urgent measures to improve conditions at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Sidi El Heni following an unannounced visit on March 18.According to the Ministry of Justice, the...»»»
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»»»
Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Madrid: Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he has "maximum confidence" in French superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of the derby clash against Atletico Madrid. Mbappe returned from a knee sprain as a substitute against Manchester City on Tuesday after missing five games and Arbeloa said he w»»»
Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, has died at age 86
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and action star of “Walker,&nb»»»
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»»»
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»»»
The beauty icon still inspires the world!
Her iconic beauty inspired the world for many years; her missed body astonished many experts and left them wondering about the place of her tomb until today. This is Queen Nefertiti one of the most beautiful and powerful Egyptian Queens in ancient Egypt. Her name means “a beautiful woman has come,”»»»
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»»»
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 »»»