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»»»
Three dead as heavy rains flood parts of Oman
Dubai: Three people have died and more than 40 others were rescued after heavy rains swept across parts of Oman, flooding valleys and disrupting transport routes, as authorities warned that unstable weather could continue into the coming days. Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said emerg»»»
Trump cheers death of Russiagate special counsel
US President Donald Trump has gloated over the death of Robert Mueller, a key figure behind the Russiagate probe, stating he will no longer be able to “hurt innocent people.” Mueller, who led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013, passed away on Saturday, aged 81. Between 2017»»»
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 »»»
Drone intercepted, destroyed in eastern region: Saudi Defense Ministry
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today the interception and destruction of one drone in the Eastern Region. The was disclosed by Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki, according to Saudi Press Agency.»»»
Climate and conflict deepen structural water vulnerability in MENA
Tunis, March 21 (TAP/Interview by Meriem Kadhraoui) - The war declared on Iran since late February 2026 has reignited concerns not only in energy markets but also over water security in the Arab world, a region structurally water-scarce and...»»»
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»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Fiercely Clash with Occupation Forces in Khiam and Naqoura, Destroying Merkava
As the third week of the Zionist war on Lebanon nears end, the Israeli occupation forces are still unable to achieve a remarkable progress in South Lebanon due to the firm resistance. On Saturday, March 21, the Islamic Resistance fighters fiercely clashed with enemy troops in in the two towns of Kh»»»
Minecraft to Come to Life with UK Theme Park
Britain is to welcome the world's first Minecraft roller-coaster and attractions with the opening of "Minecraft World" in 2027, the studio behind the video game announced Saturday. "Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios have today announced Minecraft World, the world's first fully immersive Mine»»»
European Nations Decry ‘Increasing Settler Terror’ in West Bank
Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada on Saturday slammed growing "terror" by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after a surge in deadly attacks. Since the start of March, six Palestinians have been shot dead in settler attacks in the West Bank, according to »»»
Jordan Says 240 Missiles, Drones Fired at Kingdom Since Start of Middle East War
The Jordanian army said on Saturday that 240 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom since the Middle East war began last month, most of which were intercepted. "The total number of missiles and drones fired towards the kingdom since the start of the war has reached 240," the army said in a st»»»
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»»»
"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...»»»
Cloudy skies, scattered rains expected Saturday evening
TUNIS, March 21 (TAP) - Cloudy weather will persist over the western regions on Saturday evening, with scattered rainfall locally extending to eastern areas and passing clouds elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will...»»»
Cloudy skies, scattered rains expected Saturday night
Tunis, March 21 (TAP) - Cloudy weather will persist over the western regions on Saturday evening, with scattered rainfall locally extending to eastern areas and passing clouds elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will...»»»
MoI clarifies National Warning System alerts only activated when urgent, additional precautionary measures required for public safety
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed that National Warning System alerts are only activated when urgent, additional precautionary measures are required for public safety. In a statement, the MoI urged everyone to strictly adhere to the instructions provided in these alerts, includi»»»
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 »»»
From Gaza to Lebanon, Doctor Races Against Time to Treat War-Wounded Children
During almost three weeks of war in Lebanon, British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has had no respite, telling AFP he has been working "against the clock" to save children wounded in Israeli bombardment. At the American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of the capital's main hospital»»»
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»»»
As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:00 on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Nahariya settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:00 on Saturday, Ma»»»
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»»»
Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes
Brighton, United Kingdom: Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season. Arne Slot's men came into the match on the sunny south coast in buoyant mood after hammering Galatasaray 4-0 in midweek to »»»
Israel keeps Al-Aqsa Mosque closed as Muslims mark end of Ramadan
The Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest Muslim sites in Jerusalem, has been kept closed by the Israeli authorities, despite Muslims all over the world marking Eid al-Fitr, the final Friday of Ramadan. The compound was closed over the Iran war, and worshipers have not been allowed to mark the holiday»»»
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»»»
Second suspect in fatal Kalamaria stabbing sent to jail
A 19-year-old arrested for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, on March 12 was sent to pretrial detention following his testimony on Saturday. He is charged with gang membership, aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm and possession of »»»
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»»»
Jordan intercepts 35 missiles and drones during third week of attacks
Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that 36 missiles and drones targeted the country during the third week of ongoing Iranian attacks. Air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 35 of them, while one attack was not intercepted. The military stated that since the beginning of the co»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iran for Nowruz, pledges support
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes Saturday for the Persian New Year, Nowruz, to Iran's leaders and its people, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight the Middle East war. "Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republ»»»
US to send more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East, Iran threatened to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, as the U.S.»»»
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: Lebanon's mental health crisis deepens
Lebanon has been mired in conflicts and crises for decades, the worst of which was the 15 year civil war that erupted in 1975 and which divided the country int»»»
War in the Middle East: Syria's governement vows to avoid regional escalation
Syrian President Ahmed al- Sharaa said Friday he is working to keep his country away from conflict, against the backdrop of the Middle East war, stressing that his »»»
Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile
Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is also celebrate by Kurds in Syria, Turkey and Iraq as well as Iran. It is »»»
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.»»»
Scoop - Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon?
Lebanon is the second front of the war in the Middle East. While there has been excellent reporting by domestic and foreign press, France 24's media show Scoop asks why hasn't there been more international coverage. Israeli strikes have killed more than one thousand people; displaced well over»»»
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»»»
Bomb-making accident kills couple outside Rome
Rome: Two Italian anarchists were killed in an explosion at a cabin on the outskirts of Rome, apparently while making a bomb, media reports said Saturday. The couple, named as Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, died Friday while preparing a protest meant to draw attention to the fate of jai»»»
Nooruz celebrated in Naryn with participation of President and First Lady - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova took part in Nooruz celebrations in Naryn, the presidential press service reported. Sadyr Japarov and Aigul Japarova visited a yurt installation reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. The exposition included fo»»»
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»»»