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»»»
Trump’s Iran War Rattles US Swing Voters Ahead of Midterms
Donald Trump's war with Iran is weighing on independent US voters, a crucial bloc likely to determine if the president's Republican Party maintains control of Congress in the November midterm elections. At a breakfast diner in Pennsylvania, a swing state where voters often shift between parties, th»»»
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»»»
Streamlining the kill chain: how AI is changing modern warfare
The US-Israeli war with Iran has put AI use in defence systems in the spotlight like never before. AI's exact role in the military, its accuracy and possible repercussions are slowly beginning to emerge – but the extent of its use and role in the war so far still largely remain a mystery. The»»»
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»»»
Middle East war live: Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war as US sends thousands more marines
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran even as US media reported Washington was sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional marines to the region. Israel continued to hit Tehran and Beirut with »»»
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
San Francisco: A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did no»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran dealt its enemies a 'dizzying blow' in written message
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday said Iran had struck a “dizzying blow” in its war with Israel and the United States in a written message marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, even as blasts rocked the capital Tehran. Israel accused the Islamic republic of targeting Jerusalem’s holiest sit»»»
US Ready to Help Other Countries Guard Strait of Hormuz If Asked — Trump
US President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to assist other countries in guarding the Strait of Hormuz if asked. "If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts," Trump wrote on Truth Social. WorldUS Unlikely to Withdraw From Iran Anytime Soon Because of Hormuz Strait »»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Georgians continue fight for democracy after almost 500 days of protest
It's Saturday night in Tbilisi. A crowd is gathering outside the city's State Concert Hall, chatting among themselves. For some, the gathering offers a brief respite from the exhaustion of prolonged demonstration. For others, it is an act of defiance against a government that opposition figures, We»»»
EU Council meeting achieves little
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
EU Council meeting achieves little
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
Belarus frees another 250 political prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus has released another 250 political prisoners, the largest single release to date, after cutting a new sanctions relief deal with the US, Associated Press reported on March 19. President Alexander Lukashenko ordered»»»
Middle East tensions rise: Iran targets tourist spots as US deploys more marines - here's what to know
Three weeks into escalating Middle East tensions, Iran warned it could expand attacks to recreational and tourist sites worldwide. The threat came as Gulf nations intercepted multiple drones near oil installations, and Israel reported continued missile fire from Iran. Stay updated: Get the latest f»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 22: What you need to know
Airspace disruptions and rising regional tensions are impacting travel and security across the UAE, with flights delayed and routes altered. Authorities confirmed the situation remains stable after intercepting missiles and drones, while travellers face uncertainty over schedules and rights. Meanwh»»»
Iran fired missiles at Diego Garcia joint US-UK base in Indian Ocean: report
Iran recently fired two ballistic missiles toward the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing US officials. Neither missile hit the target, which is around 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iranian territory, but the launch su»»»
From storming WWII beaches to Iraq’s streets: How Marines fought America’s toughest battles
Dubai: From storming World War II beaches to spearheading urban combat in Iraq, the US Marines have long served as America’s first force into battle, built for speed, adaptability and frontline fighting. That role is back in focus as the United States moves additional Marine forces into position am»»»
Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war
President Donald Trump has said he is considering "winding down" the war in Iran because the US was "getting very close" to meeting its military objectives. He also said the Strait of Hormuz would have to be guarded by other nations who use it, stating that the US wasn't one of them. Energy prices »»»
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions; Khamenei claims to have dealt a 'dizzying blow' to country's enemies
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis. Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel mean»»»
Israeli Channel 12: One of Hezbollah drones flew over the Western Galilee and returned to Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: One of Hezbollah drones flew over the Western Galilee and returned to Lebanon 21-03-2026 01:20 AM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»
Americans Think Trump Will Send Ground Troops to Iran and Don’t Support it, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
Some 65% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran and just 7% support that idea, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday found. The three-day poll showed Trump’s broader standing with the public holding largely unchanged at 40%,»»»
At 23:30 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Khallat al-Aaksa, in the outskirts of the border town of al-Adaisseh, with a rocket barrage: statement 55 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 23:00 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site off the border town of Markaba with a large barrage of rockets: statement 54 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:00 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj sit»»»
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Iranian strikes on military bases used by the US in the Middle East caused about $800m (£600m) in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched the war, according to a»»»
At 22:20 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site off the border town of Markaba with a large barrage of rocket: statement 52 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 23:15 on Friday, 20/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the seventh time with a rocket barrage: statement 53 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran drone swarms test limits of missile-based defenses - UPI.com
A test flight of the LUCAS low-cost attack drone deployed by the U.S. military in operations against Iran. The system, reverse-engineered from Iran’s Shahed-136, is operated by a U.S. Central Command task force in the Middle East. /U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA) Graphic by Asia Today and transl»»»
As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the sixth time with a rocket salvo at 22:30 on Friday, March 20, 2026: statement 45 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 22:00 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the naval radar at the Ras al-Naqoura naval site with a combat drone and achieved a direct hit: statement 46 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 22:00 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the naval radar at the Ras al-Naqoura naval site with a combat dro»»»
At 05:22 on Friday, March 20, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Khallat al-Mahafer, in the outskirts of the border town of al-Adaisseh, with a rocket barrage: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Supreme Court sides with street preacher free speech lawsuit - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted in favor of allowing a street preacher to challenge a law in Brandon, Miss., he said violates his free speech rights. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of allowing a so-called stre»»»
At 21:30 on Friday, March 20, 2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Khallat al-Aqsa, outside the border town of al-Adaisseh, with a rocket salvo: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Justice department seeks to dismiss charges against ex-officers over Breonna Taylor raid
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked a federal judge to dismiss charges against two former police officers involved in the raid that resulted in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a black woman, in her home. Former detective Joshua Jaynes and former sergeant Kyle Meany were alleged to ha»»»
The attack on Iran’s South Pars, world’s largest gas field, and Tehran’s retaliation threatens energy supply
Israel’s recent strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and Tehran’s retaliation on key energy infrastructure in several Gulf countries is more than just another escalation of the war roiling the Middle East. What began as a campaign of decapitation strikes and base‑to‑base missile exchanges has esca»»»
At 18:00 on Friday, March 20, 2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Mahafa Alon base, southwest of the occupied city of Safed, with a rocket salvo: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump rules out Iran truce as more Marines head to Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, as more Marines headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation. Trump insisted Washington had the upper hand in the three-week-old war, despite Iran effectively blockading the Strait»»»
DOJ files suit against Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students - UPI.com
The President Donald Trump administration has filed suit against Harvard University, claiming it didn't protect Jewish Students during protests against Israel starving Palestinians. File Photo CJ Gunther/EPA March 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department sued Harvard University on Friday, accusing t»»»
White House releases AI laws framework to prevent state laws - UPI.com
The White House Friday released a legislative framework for artificial intelligence. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA March 20 (UPI) -- The White House released a new legislative framework for artificial intelligence creating a federal policy to prevent states from making their own laws about it. "Th»»»