U.S. resumes embassy operations in Venezuela after 7 years - UPI.com
In a statement released Monday, the U.S. representative in Venezuela, Laura Dogu, confirmed that Washington “formally resumed operations” in Caracas, File Photo by Gustavo Amador/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- The United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after seven years, marking a con»»»
Amir leaves Jeddah
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left today, March 30, from Jeddah, the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the forefront of those bidding farewell to His Highness the Amir and the accompanying delegation at King Abdulaziz International Airport was his brother, Crown Prince»»»
Israel Overstretched, Lacking Capacity and Interoperability to Join US Ground Op in Iran — Experts
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) won't join a potential US ground operation in Iran, Israel's Channel 12 reports. Why is that? Lack of Capacity "Israel lacks the capacity, sufficient troops, and military equipment to deploy its forces," Israeli security expert Dr. Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. Israel »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an anti-personnel explosive device targeting an Israeli force moving on the road from Aitaroun towards the town of Ainatha, inflicting casualties: statement 31 - 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 detonated an anti-personnel explosive device targeting an Israeli force moving on the road from Aitaroun toward»»»
Hezbollah Deals More Painful Blows to Israeli Occupation Forces, Tanks, Sites, and Bases
In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance continued carrying out military operations against the Israeli enemy, targeting the occupation forces, tanks, sites, and bases. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statement to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. Sta»»»
Drill to simulate tanker drone strike
A maritime pollution response exercise is scheduled for Tuesday in Elefsina, in the presence of Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vasilis Kikilias. The scenario involves a strike on a tanker by an unmanned aircraft, causing a leak of petroleum products and immediately triggering response mechanis»»»
Over EUR 79.3 Mln Disbursed to Farmers under Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability for 2025 Campaign
The State Fund Agriculture Monday disbursed EUR 79,368,822 to 42,415 farmers who applied under the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (CRISS) scheme for the 2025 campaign. The payment rate has been set at EUR 118.12 per hectare, the Fund said. CRISS is a Common Agricultu»»»
Kuwait air defenses dealt with 13 drones in past 24 hours
Kuwait: Kuwait's Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it had detected and dealt with 13 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, targeting a power and water desalination plant. During a media briefing, the Ministry's Spokesman Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that a worker was killed during a drone atta»»»
Iran Says Its Expelled Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon as Political Tensions Soar
Iran on Monday defied Lebanon's expulsion order for its ambassador by saying he would stay, further increasing tensions in a country in the crosshairs of the latest fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon had declared Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani “persona non grata" i»»»
School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded
Buenos Aires, Argentina: A 15-year-old boy opened fire in a school in Argentina Monday, killing another pupil and wounding eight other people in a rare burst of US-style violence, officials said. The assailant was taken into custody after the shooting in the Mariano Moreno School in the central tow»»»
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure if a Deal Is Not Reached ‘Shortly’
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Iran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuw»»»
When the world’s arteries close: From Suez’s 8-year shutdown to the shadow blockade of Hormuz
The Suez Canal — one of the most critical trade routes on Earth — was effectively shut down for eight years, from 1967 to 1975. It wasn’t an accident. It was war. At the outbreak of the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt deliberately blocked the canal by sinking ships and laying mines, turning the waterw»»»
Maersk says Omani port hit by drone to reopen tomorrow
Danish shipping firm Maersk has announced Oman’s port of Salalah, which was hit by a drone over the weekend, will reopen on Tuesday. Omani authorities said one worker was wounded and minor damage was caused by the strike on the port, which is run by Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals and is one of the»»»
Air Canada's CEO to retire following post-crash language spat - UPI.com
FBI and NTSB workers examine the wreckage after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on the runway on March 22 in New York City. On Monday, Air Canada announced its CEO Michael Rousseau would retire this year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- Air Canada announ»»»
Spain closes airspace to U.S. military action against Iran - UPI.com
Spanish Minister of Defense Margarita Robles speaks during a briefing breakfast organized by the New Defense and Space Forum in Madrid, Spain, on February 20. She confirmed Spain's decision to close its airspace to the U.S. military on Monday. File Photo by J.J. Guillen/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- Spain »»»
Apostolovic: All actors in EU accession talks must assume responsibility for reforms
BELGRADE - Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession met in the government building on Monday. The team's chair Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, noted that all actors in the accession talks must "assume their share of responsibility for delivering »»»
Parliament to Hold Extraordinary Sitting on April 1, MPs to Hear from Three Caretaker Ministers
The National Assembly will hold an extraordinary sitting on April 1, the parliament's press service said here Monday. According to the published agenda, MPs will hear from three caretaker ministers. The agenda opens with a hearing of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and Senior Police Commiss»»»
Parliament to Hold Extraordinary Session on April 1, MPs to Hear from Three Caretaker Ministers
The National Assembly will hold an extraordinary session on April 1, the parliament's press service said here Monday. According to the published agenda, MPs will hear from three caretaker ministers. The agenda opens with a hearing of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and Senior Police Commiss»»»
President al-Sharaa, German chancellor discuss cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction
Berlin, March 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they discussed support for economic stability and reconstruction efforts in Syria. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation a»»»
Measles Cases in Bulgaria Rise to 43 Across Three Regions
A total of 43 measles cases have been registered across three regions of Bulgaria, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said here on Monday. Of those, 37 are in Byala Slatina municipality, two in Pleven municipality, and one each in the municipalities of Kozloduy, Lukovit, Yablanitsa and »»»
The Islamabad Quartet: Why Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt Really Met
As the conflict widens and a diplomatic exit remains elusive, Gulf nations are struggling to interpret Washington's contradictory stance on potential military escalation, Hannan Hussain of Initiate Futures says. The recent quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad—bringing together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,»»»
The Shift Toward Digital Anonymity: Why Consumers Are Choosing Crypto for Online Leisure
The digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize privacy and autonomy over their online activities. Historically, participating in digital leisure—whether purchasing digital goods, subscribing to premium content, or engaging in interactive entertain»»»
Oman Port Hit by Drone to Reopen from Tuesday
Danish shipping firm Maersk announced Monday that Oman's port of Salalah, which was hit by a drone at the weekend, would start to reopen from Tuesday. The Oman authorities said one worker was injured and minor damage caused by the strike on the port, which is run by Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals »»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Downed Fourth inbound Iranian Missile
A ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace before being shot down by NATO air and missile defenses deployed in the eastern Mediterranean, Türkiye's defense ministry said on Monday, Reuters reported. The incident marked the fourth such incident since the start of the US-Israeli »»»
Measles Cases in Bulgaria Rise to 43 Across Three Regions, Health Ministry Says
A total of 43 measles cases have been registered across three regions of Bulgaria, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said here on Monday. Of those, 37 are in Byala Slatina municipality, two in Pleven municipality, and one each in the municipalities of Kozloduy, Lukovit, Yablanitsa and »»»
Amir arrives in Jeddah
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived on Monday in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by his brother, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince »»»
Indian, Pakistani schools in UAE open new academic year online as KG students begin school at home
Sharjah/ Abu Dhabi/ Ras Al Khaimah: Hundreds of kindergarten student across the UAE began schooling online on Monday as Indian and Pakistani schools in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the northern emirates opened the 2026–27 academic year remotely, a week later than originally planned. The delayed start vi»»»
Amir arrives in Jeddah
JEDDAH: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Monday. HH the Amir and his accompanying delegation were received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by his brother, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman »»»
German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»
Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor
BusinessCanadaAir Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furorMark Hallam with AFP, APAir Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were kill»»»
Court rejects bank defence, orders refund of Dh365,836
The Abu Dhabi commercial Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling ordering a national bank to refund Dh365,836.23 to a customer after it was proven that funds were deducted and transferred from his account to another bank without his explicit prior authorisation. In a final judgment that is »»»
Spain Closes the Country's Airspace to US Planes Involved in the Iran War
Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, the defense minister said Monday, marking another step in the government's opposition to US and Israeli involvement in the conflict in the Middle East. The country had already said that the US couldn't use jointly operated militar»»»
Rubio Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen With Iran's Consent or Through Military Coalition
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz will reopen either with Iran's approval or through a US-backed international military coalition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. "The strait will reopen either with Iran's consent or through an international military coalition including »»»
Rescuers search for 27 missing after Indonesia fishing boat sinks
Jakarta: More than two dozen crew are unaccounted for after their fishing boat sank off the east coast of an Indonesian island on Monday, a local search and rescue agency said. The vessel, which carried 27 crew, sank early Monday in bad weather after it departed Taliabu island in the eastern provin»»»
New Primeclass Lounge Opens at Sofia Airport
A new Primeclass Lounge Sofia business lounge officially opened at Vasil Levski Airport on Monday and is now serving passengers. Built by TAV Operation Services in the departures area of Terminal 2, the lounge is the first to be completed under the new Haven on Earth design concept. With a total in»»»
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss: reports
London: Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday. De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Ig»»»
QatarEnergy’s largest investment in US, Golden Pass LNG marks historic milestone with first production
DOHA: Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has marked a major milestone towards full operations of its LNG production and export facilities by achieving first LNG production from the first of 3 LNG trains comprising the 18 million tonnes per annum project. First LNG »»»
Ministry of Oil & Gas holds meeting on Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Mini»»»
US Stocks Open Higher after Trump Threatens Iran
Wall Street stocks opened higher Monday after US President Donald Trump claimed progress in talks with Iran, even as he threatened to destroy key oil facilities on Kharg Island and to decimate the country's power infrastructure. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude was up 2.2 percent to $1»»»
Israeli Death Penalty Bill for Palestinian Murder Convicts Faces Vote
Israel's parliament is expected on Monday to vote on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel's European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation. The measure in»»»
Smotrich says committed to making Litani River 'new security border of Israel'
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Monday that Israel is "committed to making the Litani River the new security border at the end of this war." This line "will remove the threat and restore the sense of security, and allow children in the north to grow up without fear," h»»»
Iran targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits infrastructure targets in Gulf states
Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»
Air Canada CEO to retire after row over English-only condolence message
Washington, United States: Air Canada said Monday that its CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year, in an announcement following controversy over his failure to issue condolences for a fatal airport disaster both in English and French. Rousseau has informed the company's board that he will»»»
Russia expels British diplomat and accuses him of spying - UPI.com
Russia expelled a British diplomat over accusations of spying Monday. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitzky/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- Russia expelled a British diplomat, alleging that he engaged in espionage, on Monday. Russia's Federal Security Service said it found an "undeclared British intelligence presenc»»»
Oil prices surge past $116 as Iran war escalates - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump claims that talks of a peace deal continue with Iran. Meanwhile he deployed 3,500 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East over the weekend. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- The price of Brent crude oil topped $116 per barrel on Monday a»»»
German Prosecutors Arrest Ukrainian Man Suspected of Spying for Russia
German prosecutors said on Monday they have arrested a Ukrainian man, Vitalii M., on suspicion of collecting information in Germany for the Russian intelligence service since at least November 2025, Reuters reported. He is accused of gathering details about a man who fought for Ukrainian forces, wi»»»
Syrian Leader Pledges to Work with Germany on Migration, Recovery
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return home and rebuild their country after its devastating civil war, as he made a historic visit to Berlin. Europe's top economy is home to the largest Syrian diaspora in the European Union at more t»»»
Bulgarian Parliament Chair to Join Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine
Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan will participate in the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine on March 31, the Assembly's press service said on Monday. The meeting, organized by the Verkhovna Rada (the parliament) of Ukraine, will be attended by speakers and leadership members of national »»»
Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon
Cape Canaveral: NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time. As four astronauts get set to blast off on humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than half a century, comparisons between Apollo and NASA’s new Artemis program are inevitable. The world’s first lunar vi»»»
Why did Scott Mills get sacked by BBC? Personal conduct claims emerge
Dubai: Seasoned radio presenter Scott Mills is no longer employed by the BBC, confirmed the broadcaster, after allegations concerning his personal conduct emerged. In a brief statement, according to The Guardian, the corporation said it would not comment on individual cases but confirmed that Mills»»»