The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unequivocal condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks against the Kingdom, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and a number of Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), »»»

Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said the aircraft experienced a mechanical fault while carrying out a routine mission, resulting»»»

Three weeks out from the most consequential European election of the year, the EU has aimed every weapon in its arsenal at Hungary, as Brussels prepares for its best shot yet at taking out Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban’s animosity toward the EU establishment runs deep. For more than a decade, »»»

Share: U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who represents the state of Massachusetts called for “attention to Lebanon,” noting that “U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have started a regional war in the Middle East, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe.»»»

Following last week’s targeting of key energy facilities in the region — and Iran’s overt attacks on a major liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar, the largest in the world, as well as oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait — oil prices continued to rise on Thursday. The strikes on energy infr»»»

A woman in Georgia has been charged with murder after she took an abortion medication and went to the hospital with abdominal pain, where police said she delivered a 22- to 24-week-old fetus that survived for about an hour. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A woman i»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping within 48 hours. Iran has kept the vital waterway largely closed to most shipping since February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out the first wave of strikes on »»»

Since 2019, a secularism law in Quebec has barred some public sector workers, like judges, police officers and teachers, from wearing religious attire at work. Now, the country's highest court is preparing to consider its future. Lisa Robicheau describes her life as "stuck between a rock and a hard»»»

In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences. On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni sat at the mic between a popular rapper and a personal trainer-turned-podcaster to urge Italians to vote for a judicial system she promis»»»

TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul sat uneasily in her chair during a live interview on ABC's Good Morning America this week, caught between trying to promote her turn in the network's new series of The Bachelorette and addressing fresh domestic violence allegations lodged against her by her ex-boyfri»»»

An Iranian missile strike has hit the town of Dimona in southern Israel, near to a nuclear facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was not aware of any damage to the nuclear research facility located about eight miles (13km) outside Dimona. Iranian state TV said the strike w»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a more measured phase, with buyers taking time to assess global developments while developers adjust strategies to keep transactions moving without compromising pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Recent activity suggests»»»

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»»»

QNA Ottawa The State of Qatar, through its Permanent Office to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has submitted an official letter to President of the ICAO Council Toshiyuki Onuma, addressing the current status of air traffic and flight corridors in light of recent developments i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums has announced the reopening of its museums and galleries to the public, welcoming visitors back to its indoor cultural venues across Doha. During the Eid, museums and galleries will be open daily to visitors from March 21 to 27, including on their regularly s»»»

Industry experts note that Qatar’s transparent regulatory framework, pro-business governance, and predictable legal systems remain key pillars underpinning its investment climate. These strengths have enabled the country to maintain stability and investor trust even during periods of regional uncer»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior renewed its call to the public to refrain from spreading rumours or sharing unreliable information. MoI advised to always verify the the accuracy of the news before circulating it, relying solely on official channels for correct information.»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to send agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide security at airports, unless a deal is reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do »»»

Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay for more than a month. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to send U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to cover for the Transportatio»»»

Jeddah, March 21 (SANA) The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued a statement on Saturday condemning in the strongest possible terms the aggression carried out by Israeli occupation forces against military infrastructure in southern Syria. In its official commu»»»

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»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said Saturday that "the Northern Command has approved plans to continue the fighting" against Hezbollah. "There will be no more containment, only initiative and attack," Zamir said. "We won't return to the policy of (fighting) rounds and limited escalation in Lebanon a»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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 ... »»»

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 »»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on military infrastructure in southern Syria. In a statement issued today, the organization's General Secretariat denounced the assault as a violation of international laws and norms, particularly the 1974 Disengag»»»

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»»»