More than 200,000 p protested on Saturday in the in Prague, Czech Republic, to defend democratic values and civic engagement while pushing back against media pressure, defense cuts and the erosion of state institutions there. Photo by Martin Divisek/EPA March 21 (UPI) -- More than 200,000 people pr»»»

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»»»

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»»»

1 of 6 | Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in July 2019. Mueller died Friday at age 81. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- Former FBI director and special counsel inve»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Dimona versus Natanz: Iran Imposes New Deterrence Formula on ‘Israel’ 21-03-2026 20:47 PM The Iranian Armed Forces responded forcefully to »»»

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»»»

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»»»

The city of Dimona in southern Israel is home to the country's main nuclear facility. Falling shrapnel from an interception has been reported in Dimona in southern Israel, home to the country's nuclear research center, Israel's Channel 12 reported. "The fall of shrapnel from an interception has bee»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Robert Mueller, the former special counsel whose investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election defined much of Donald Trump's first term in office, has died. He was 81. The cause of death was not immediately known. CBS News, the BBC US partner, confirmed his death. Mueller»»»

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»»»

1 of 2 | Firefighters search for missing people at a car parts plant after a large fire engulfed the building in Daejeon, South Korea, Friday. Photo by Yonhap/EPA March 21 (UPI) -- A fire at a Daejeon, South Korea, car parts factory Friday has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more. Ther»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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...»»»

The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria coalition has launched its election campaign in Vratsa with an event in the city's centre, where representatives spoke with citizens and presented their priorities. More than 1,000 “anti-corruption protocols” were distributed from a campaign booth, outl»»»

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 ... »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Thousands of people in Hawaii have been told to evacuate their homes as the US state suffered its worst flooding in decades. It is the second severe storm to hit the archipelago in the last week, causing damage that could exceed $1 billion (£745m), according to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. More »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned an Israeli attack targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria. In a statement, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al Budaiwi said the attack not only targeted Syrian territory but also threatened regional security and stability. He stre»»»

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 »»»

Riyadh, March 21 (SANA) The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed alBudaiwi, strongly condemned on Saturday the blatant Israeli attack targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria. According to the GCC website, al-Budaiwi noted that the Israeli attack not onl»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A huge stash of illicit tobacco products was uncovered by the police’s Organized Crime division of Northern Greece on Friday, in a raid that led to the arrest of two men believed to be the ring leaders. The two suspects, aged 52 and 41, were charged on suspicion of forming a criminal organization, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Canada, the only non-European country participating in the EU’s SAFE defense financing mechanism, is seeking a stronger presence in Poland’s defense market. Export Development Canada has announced up to USD 1 bln in support for potential exports of defense and aerospace goods and services to Poland»»»

Europe is accelerating work on a digital euro to reduce dependence on U.S. payment giants and strengthen control over its financial system. Currently, much of Europe’s payment infrastructure relies on companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, raising concerns about external influence and vulnera»»»

 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that the United States and Israel would intensify their strikes on Iran in the coming week starting Sunday.»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov addressed the party’s supporters at the launch of its election campaign, in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Saturday, saying, "For us, nothing is impossible. For a person with a free spirit who wants to live freely, there are no unattainab»»»

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»»»