Supreme Court: Colorado's conversion therapy ban violates First Amendment - UPI.com
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth violates First Amendment protections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying state governments»»»
Prince Harry's lawyers urge 'substantial damages' from UK tabloids
London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»
GCC condemns Israeli Knesset law
Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»
Trump Says US Operation Against Iran Will Not Last Too Much Longer
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer. "We're not going to be there too much longer. We're obliterating the s–t out of them right now, it's a total obliteration," Trump said in an interview with the Ne»»»
Hamas Sources Acknowledge Differences with Mediators on Disarmament Plan
At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»
US Leverages Japan Against China, Echoing Its Ukraine Playbook – Ex-US Marine
Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»
Trump says Iran war won't last 'much longer', Hormuz will reopen 'automatically' after US exit
U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war is likely to end soon and that other nations can reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves — after he posted to social media a video of huge explosions near Isfahan that he said hit “a lot of stuff.” “We’re not»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Alerts OSCE to "Unlawful Police Pressure" by Caretaker Government in Favour of Other Participants
The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»
Court ruling halts key parts of Milei labor reform in Argentina - UPI.com
An Argentine court has ruled that “serious and significant” indications point to some provisions Of President Javier Milei's labor reform legislation may conflict with the Constitution. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (UPI) -- A court in Argentina has temporarily suspende»»»
There are no sudden countries.
Donya Abdulhadi Executive Director, Marketing, Communication and Strategic Partnerships Diriyah Biennale Foundation A slow-moving convoy is led through Wadi Hanifa towards the JAX District — a scene that merges heritage and natural landscape, pulsating with eager expression. Across the valley floor»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Alerts OSCE to Unlawful Police Pressure by Caretaker Government in Favour of Other Participants
The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»
Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians
Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Ne»»»
US power vs Iran leverage: The real battle in the war
Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»
Netanyahu reportedly says any US-Iran deal won't end Lebanon war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told senior U.S. officials that any future agreement between Washington and Tehran would not stop Israel's war in Lebanon, according to a report published Monday. The Israel Hayom daily said Netanyahu conveyed the message during recent closed-door talks»»»
Dubai, Abu Dhabi rank among world’s top 10 smartest cities
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have secured leading global positions in the 2026 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development, highlighting the UAE’s rapid digital transformation and high urban quality of life. Dubai ranked sixth globally, while Abu Dhabi placed tenth a»»»
Code 95, driver's licenses: What Kyrgyz drivers need to work abroad - | 24.KG
Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»
IndiGo appoints Willie Walsh as CEO
Dubai: IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh as its next CEO. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Walsh will step down from IATA on July 31 and is expected to join IndiGo by early August, subject to regulatory approvals.»»»
April Fool’s jokes can land you in jail, Sharjah prosecutors warn
Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»
Euro Zone Inflation Surges Past ECB Target on Oil Shock
Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month due to surging oil and gas prices, heightening a policy dilemma as expensive energy drags growth and risks generating a self-reinforcing inflation spiral. Oil prices have nearly doubled as a result of the Iran war and »»»
Distance learning: Dubai's KHDA issues new update
Dubai: In a new update posted on Tuesday, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will continue across all private educational institutions in the emirate for an additional two weeks, from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 17, 2026. The extens»»»
Ali Zafar vs Meesha Shafi: Court awards singer Rs5million in defamation case
Dubai: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday directed singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to singer and actor Ali Zafar in a long-running defamation case. According to a report in Dawn, the case was filed by Zafar in 2018 after Shafi publicly accused him of sexual harassment. The cour»»»
Qatar hopes Pakistan's mediation efforts bring peace and stability to region: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not involved in the ongoing mediation efforts, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed in a press conference, adding that it supports mediation efforts by Pakistan. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. M»»»
Parliament Chair Nazaryan Urges Accountability, Recovery and Lasting Peace for Ukraine at Bucha Summit
Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan called for stronger international accountability, accelerated postwar recovery efforts, and a lasting peace for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit, held in the Ukrainian capital, as quoted by the National Assebmly's press office on »»»
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»
Justice Ministry Tightens Rules on Prosecutor General Investigations
The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»
Parliament Chair Nazaryan Calls for International Accountability Mechanisms over Bucha Atrocities
“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»
Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?
TradeUnited States of AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were anno»»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Iran warns Trump any ground invasion would become 'civilisational' battle like 'Thermopylae'
Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Iranian statesman and advisor to the office of the supreme leader, warned on March 31 that any ground invasion of Iranian territory would turn the current conflict into a "historic and civilisational" war. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Dhurandhar 2 box office smash: Rs10 billion club member and more
Dubai: The blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Also known as Dhurandhar 2, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has now crossed the Rs10 billion mark globally, entering its second week with remarkable momentum. With no major new releases this week, th»»»
Poland Refuses to Hand Over Patriot Systems to US - Defense Minister
Poland does not intend to provide the US with its Patriot missile defense systems, Minister of National Defense of the Republic Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated. On Tuesday, the publication Rzeczpospolita reported that the US was demanding that Poland redeploy one of its two Patriots to the Middle »»»
The Pink Full Moon rises over the UAE tomorrow: Best viewing times and locations
Dubai: One of the most striking celestial events of the spring season is just a few hours away. The April Pink Full Moon will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of 1 and 2 April, and it is set to look more dramatic than your average full moon. Here is what it actually is, why it looks th»»»
UAE intercepts Iranian threats: Kuwaiti tanker attack off Dubai coast, fires and debris incidents – a timeline
Dubai: The UAE successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, March 31, as regional tensions continued. A Kuwaiti tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked by an Iranian drone off the Dubai coast, prompting swift action by UAE authorities to secure the vessel and surrounding waters.»»»
Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Former British FM: Trump’s Iran Intervention Risks Irreversible Strategic Failure 31-03-2026 13:37 PM US President Donald trump in an image»»»
Agricover Credit and EFSE expand partnership to support investments in sustainable agriculture
Access to finance remains a structural challenge for agriculture across Europe, with an estimated financing gap of between EUR 19.8 billion and EUR 46.6 billion, according to the European Commission, fi-compass report. In Romania, the challenge is even more pronounced, with an estimated financial g»»»
Signs Pointing That Crisis in Persian Gulf Escalating Into Broader Conflict - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are signs that the crisis in the Persian Gulf is escalating into a broader conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Russia has noted an increase of military power in international affairs, the minister said. "What we are witnessing now shows signs o»»»
China Slams Strikes on Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities
Strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for regional security and stability, and China resolutely opposes them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated at a briefing on Tuesday. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) earlier reported three s»»»
Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by Iran war
Satellite images are beginning to be released giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at American bases in the region. Information has so far been scarce about the damage being done across the Middle East, particularly when it's i»»»
Trump's go-to moves to influence markets falling flat as Iran war drags on
As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets — trying to keep oil prices from exploding upward, stocks from cratering and interest rates from surging. When the markets have flashed danger, Trump has been quick with a social media post or »»»