Man Who Crashed Pickup into Michigan Synagogue Was Inspired by Hezbollah, FBI Says
An armed man who crashed his pickup truck into a major Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was inspired by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah and had sought to inflict as much damage as he could on Jewish people, the FBI said Monday. Ayman Ghazali made a video just minutes before the attack at Tem»»»
Spotted: 3,500 US Marines, sailors under USS Tripoli mini-carrier group now sailing in Indian Ocean: CentCom
The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) has been spotted cutting through the waters of the Indian Ocean, heading toward the Middle East to reinforce operations under US Central Command. The deployment comes amid escalating tensions across key maritime corridors, including the Strait of Horm»»»
Alternative North-South road planned to be temporarily opened in June - | 24.KG
Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, shared on social media how he visited the alternative North-South road and inspected its construction. According to him, most sections are prone to danger, including rockfalls, avalanches, and snowdrifts. «To »»»
Moldova restores cross-border power link, faces fuel supply uncertainty
Moldova has restored its ability to import electricity from European markets after Ukraine completed repairs to a key cross-border power line, but now the authorities warn that fuel reserves have turned critically low. The Isaccea-Vulcănești line, damaged during a Russian attack on March 23, has be»»»
Serbia’s ruling party claims clean sweep in tense local elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and its allies won in all 10 municipalities that held local elections on March 29, in a vote marked by high turnout, violence and allegations of irregularities. »»»
Central European “dismantler” countries eroding EU rule of law from within
Four of the five European Union countries identified as actively “dismantling” democratic safeguards are located in Central and Southeast Europe, highlighting deepening regional fault lines in the bloc’s rule of law crisis, according to a new study by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe. »»»
COMMENT: Lukashenko is wooing Trump, but time is running out
A tentative thaw between Washington and Minsk is gathering pace. The US has lifted some sanctions after Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko release hundreds of political prisoners. But time for deal-making is running out. The Republicans are expected to be decimated at the upcoming midterm elect»»»
Flying in April? Emirates shares travel guidance for Dubai passengers
Dubai: Emirates has reminded passengers to check their flights and travel plans following the partial reopening of regional airspace. In its latest update, the airline provided guidance for passengers booked to travel between February 28 and April 30, 2026, following disruptions to its schedule. Em»»»
Employees of Chui electric network enterprise detained for bribery - | 24.KG
On March 27, during operative investigative measures, authorities detained several employees of the Chui electric network enterprise, a branch of NENK OJSC, on suspicion of receiving a bribe amounting to 70,000 soms. According to the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), those detained incl»»»
Fire breaks out in abandoned Dubai house after air defence debris falls, 4 suffer minor injuries
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded swiftly to a fire that broke out in an abandoned house in Al Badaa early Tuesday morning, caused by debris from an air defence interception. According to the Dubai Media Office, four individuals in the vicinity of the house sustained minor injuries and were tre»»»
A propos - 'The hypocrisy was so stark' expert says, as US reverses course on Cuba oil blockade
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Helen Yaffe, Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow, describes the "stark hypocrisy" of the Trump administration's complaints about Iran blocking free movement on the seas while at the same time weaponising starvation by »»»
'The hypocrisy was so stark' expert says, as US reverses course on Cuba oil blockade
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Helen Yaffe, Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow, describes the "stark hypocrisy" of the Trump administration's complaints about Iran blocking free movement on the seas while at the same time weaponising starvation by »»»
Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies
BANGKOK: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the US and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Much of the oil from the mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was headed for Asia, hit»»»
Orgasm-based wellness company's founder sentenced to 9 years in prison - UPI.com
Nicole Daedone was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy after a jury convicted her of scheming vulnerable women into performing sex acts as part of her wellness company's services. Photo by Nicole Daedone/Instagram March 30 (UPI) -- The founder of the orgasm-based»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: Here are the key developments UAE residents should know
Dubai: Regional tensions remain high on day 32 of the US–Israel war with Iran, with drone incidents near UAE waters, continued missile interceptions, and major government decisions affecting residents, travel, education, and the economy. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know today»»»
Police arrest Marine at Calif. airport with explosive round in luggage - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities at Palm Springs International Airport detained a U.S. Marine on Monday after a live explosive round was found in his checked luggage. Transportation Security Administration workers found a live 25mm explosive round at about 12:05 p.m. PDT while inspecting checked bagga»»»
Fire breaks out in abandoned Dubai house after air defence debris, 4 minor injuries
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded swiftly to a fire that broke out in an abandoned house in Al Badaa early Tuesday morning, caused by debris from an air defence interception. According to the Dubai Media Office, four individuals in the vicinity of the house sustained minor injuries and were tre»»»
Saudi defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh Region
RIYADH: Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh Region were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Also In This Package Saudi defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles in east Saudi defences»»»
Israel military reports Iranian missile attack
Israel's military said its air defences were responding to Iranian missiles on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) as sirens rang out in Jerusalem. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," the Israeli military posted on Telegram. Sirens s»»»
UAE braces for unsettled weather: Rainy days ahead with cloudy skies and gusty winds
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with a chance of light to moderate rainfall across scattered areas and heavier showers possible in some eastern and northern regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the unsettled condi»»»
Aoun warns : ‘The hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off’ – Ya Libnan
Share: President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that “the hand that threatens civil peace will be cut off,” adding that “security services are taking firm measures to prevent any security breaches through arrests and the confiscation of weapons.” Aoun assured that “no one in Lebanon wants the outbreak o»»»
Hormuz 'toll' unacceptable: Rubio drops hammer on Iran & Houthis on global oil lifeline
In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»
Oil at $200: Still a real risk — or a market myth?
Dubai: Just weeks ago, the idea of crude oil surging to $200 per barrel moved from fringe speculation into mainstream discussion. Analysts began floating extreme scenarios. Policymakers quietly modeled them. Markets, briefly, seemed willing to entertain the possibility. Today, with Brent hovering n»»»
Germany's Merz says 80% of Syrian refugees to return home in 3 years - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»
Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iran drone off Dubai coast
Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was attacked by an Iranian drone while positioned in the anchorage area of the Dubai Port. All 24 crew members are safe. In a statement t»»»
JudgeTarek Bitar concludes port blast probe, refers the file to public prosecutor – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Judge Tarek Bitar was appointed lead investigator into the Beirut Port blast ( background ) after the removal of his predecessor Judge Fadi Sawwan in February, 2021 . The background of Bitar’s picture shows the huge silos of Beirut Port that exploded on Aug 4 , 2020, killing some 225 »»»
NASA starts countdown clock for Artemis II launch - UPI.com
The weather forecast offers an 80% chance for launch on April 1, officials said. NASA on Monday officially started the countdown to Wednesday's expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon, which will take a four-person crew farther from Earth than any human has ever t»»»
Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»
Story behind HDFC Bank chairman’s exit: Dubai curbs, bond scrutiny, rifts
Dubai: The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as chairman of HDFC Bank twelve days ago followed a sequence of events linked to the bank’s Dubai operations, internal disciplinary action, and differences over how those issues were handled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»
Netanyahu says Iran's Islamic republic will 'collapse internally'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence Monday that Iran's Islamic republic would eventually fall, though he again said that was not the objective of the US-Israeli war on the country. "I think this regime will collapse internally. But at the moment, right now, what we're doing »»»
Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iranian forces off Dubai coast
Dubai: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that at approximately 12:10 am on Tuesday, March 31, the Kuwaiti very large crude carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi was directly attacked by Iranian forces while positioned in the anchorage area of Dubai Port. In a statement to KUNA, the KPC confirmed t»»»
IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” 31-03-2026 01:54 AM Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cor»»»
Tunisia renews Its unconditional support for Palestinian people on Land Day
Tunis, March 30 (TAP) - On the occasion of Land Day, observed every year on March 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad reaffirmed Tunisia’s unconditional support for the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their...»»»
UAE, Ethiopia strengthen strategic partnership, affirm commitment to regional security, stability
ABU DHABI: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received on Monday Jamal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed strategic partnership rel»»»
AD Ports Group reports record Dh20.77 billion revenue, Dh2.07 billion net profit
ABN DHABI: AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits. The group has reported that its key trade corridors and geographies of operations were strengthened, optimised»»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»
Iran FM says high time for Saudi Arabia to 'eject' US forces
Iran's top diplomat urged Saudi Arabia late on Monday to evict US forces from its territory, reiterating that its attacks in the region only targeted its enemies. "Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X. "Our operati»»»
Al Arabi emerge Qatar Volleyball League champions
Tribune News Network Doha Al Arabi clinched the Qatar Volleyball League title for the 27th time after defeating Al Rayyan 3-1 in the final round of the competition at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall on Monday. Al Arabi were awarded a cash prize of QR1 million for their triumph, while Al Wakra»»»
Plan afoot to expand Govt scholarship programme’s strategic specialisations list
QNA Doha Director of the Scholarship Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Noura Mohammed Al Ansari has confirmed that the ministry is working on developing future plans to expand the list of strategic specialisations within the government scholarship programme, in li»»»
Amir, Saudi Crown Prince and Jordan’s King hold meeting to discuss regional, global developments
QNA Jeddah The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HM King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan held a tripartite meeting to discuss regional and international developments and t»»»
UAE credit reports now track fines, wages and pensions — what it means
Dubai: Etihad Credit Bureau has expanded what goes into company credit reports in the UAE. The change brings in new data from government entities, meaning businesses will now be assessed not just on bank loans — but also on how they handle wages, fines and other obligations. Sign up for our daily b»»»
Syria allows full foreign ownership of projects under new investment reforms
Damascus, March 30 (SANA) – Syria has introduced a new set of investment reforms allowing 100% foreign ownership of projects, a move officials say is aimed at attracting international capital and supporting economic growth. The measure is included in Decree No. 114 of 2025, issued by President Ahma»»»
Amir, Saudi Crown Prince & Jordan King hold tripartite meeting to ease regional tensions
QNA Jeddah His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HM King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held a tripartite me»»»
Shura rejects Iranian attacks on Qatar, other countries
QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, extended deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the martyrs from the Qatari Armed Forces, the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, and the Turkish civilian collaborators w»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed condemns terror plot in Bahrain, affirms UAE’s full solidarity
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plot foiled in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The plot involved a cell linked to the banned Hezbollah terrorist organisation, whi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the areas of Ghadmatha, El-Friz, Al-Sidr, and Ainatha town triangle with repeated waves of rocket barrages and artillery shells: statement 40 - 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 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Monday, 30-03-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the a»»»
After monitoring a force of “Israeli” enemy soldiers inside a house in the town of Ainatha, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted it at 07:45 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a high-grade missile, achieving confirmed hits: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After monitoring a force of “Israeli” enemy soldiers inside a house in the town of Ainatha, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted»»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
ABU DHABI: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and»»»
Three die as unfinished church building collapses in Ghana - UPI.com
An unfinished building being used as a church collapsed in Ghana's capital, Accra, on Sunday, killing three and injuring 20 others. Photo courtesy Minister of the Interior, Ghana/Facebook March 30 (UPI) -- Three people died and 20 more were sent to local hospitals after an unfinished building in Gh»»»
Sharjah authorities respond to drone incident, no injuries reported
Sharjah: Sharjah Government Media Office said authorities are dealing with a drone-related incident that targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region. In a statement issued past midnight, officials confirmed that the incident that took p»»»