Hegseth’s ‘crusade’ and Netanyahu’s scripture: holy differences in the front against Iran (VIDEO)
Both the US-Israel tandem and Iran have offered religious reasoning for hostilities in the Gulf to go on, painting the conflict as an existential standoff. RT’s Oumaima Ichchar looks into the arguments the warring sides have been providing, which appear to go well beyond geopolitics. On Wednesday, »»»
Houthis launch first Yemeni strike in Iran war, target Israel - UPI.com
An Israeli air defense system intercepts projectiles over the West Bank city of Nablus, on Saturday. Israel said it detected missiles launched from both Iran and Yemen. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- The Iranian-backed Houthis launched missile strikes toward Israel on Saturday, markin»»»
New community ‘paw-ntry’ launched in Philippines as pantries return amid rising fuel costs
Dubai: Five years after a simple bamboo cart on Maginhawa street in the Philippines became a symbol of hope during the Covid-19 pandemic, community pantries are making a comeback in the country, driven by new challenges. Community pantries are volunteer-run stations where people can donate and take»»»
A Year After Crown Prince’s Decisions, Riyadh Real Estate Exits Speculation, Transaction Values Down 64%
One year after a package of landmark decisions issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 29, 2025 to rebalance Riyadh’s real estate market, a new trajectory is taking hold across the capital, particularly in its northern districts. Data from the Real Estate Exchange showed a clear retreat»»»
Study: Poles eating too few fruits and vegetables
A study commissioned by Kaufland shows that only 42 percent of Poles eat vegetables daily, while just 27 percent regularly consume fruit. This highlights a clear gap between dietary recommendations and actual habits, which may increase the risk of chronic diseases. Most people eat only one or two p»»»
Who are Yemen’s Houthis? Militants opening a new front in a dangerous escalation
Dubai: Yemen’s Iran-backed Al Houthi militants have opened a new front in the widening Middle East war, claiming their first missile launch toward Israel since the conflict began. The move marks a significant escalation, raising fears of renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping and deeper regional spill»»»
NOC celebrates return of Schlumberger Libya's (SLB) in-country operations as an independent operating entity (LIG) - as they were before 2011
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is officially celebrating the issuance of the strategic decision to separate SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger) operations in Libya from the North Africa management, establishing them as an independent operating entity under the name (LIG), »»»
FII PRIORITY Miami Concludes with Focus on Investment Strategies and Critical Minerals
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute concluded FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 with conversations about how the global economic outlook is being reshaped in real time by disruption, and how capital is adapting and reinventing itself accordingly. Across the day’s plenary sessions, speakers provi»»»
Nepal's former PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday over their alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in September, police said. The detentions came a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his cabinet were »»»
“National unity and experience are needed to keep Hungary out of the war”, PM tells rally
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said national unity and experienced leadership are essential for Hungary to remain outside the war in Ukraine, speaking at a campaign rally in Győr following stops in Veszprém and other cities during his nationwide tour. Addressing supporters in Széchenyi Square, Prime M»»»
Middle East Crisis Measures Are a Good Start but Insufficient, Continue the Change Leader Vassilev Says
The caretaker Government's package of measures addressing the consequences of the Middle East crisis is a meaningful step in the right direction, but it needs to be expanded and upgraded, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev said in Plovdiv, Southcentral Bulgaria, on Saturday. Speaking at»»»
What’s different about holy week preparations in the UAE this year
Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»
Yemen Officially Enters the Fight: Ballistic Missiles Strike Israeli Targets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen Officially Enters the Fight: Ballistic Missiles Strike Israeli Targets 28-03-2026 13:08 PM The Yemeni Armed Forces have officially jo»»»
Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army
In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»
China supplies electrical equipment for $51.2 million to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A construction boom and the modernization of production facilities in Kyrgyzstan drove a sharp increase in industrial imports in January 2026. A report of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic says. Technical import of Kyrgyzstan Imports of base metals rose 2.3-fold to $79.7 mil»»»
Trump says 'Cuba is next', denies losing MAGA support
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Friday "Cuba is next" in his latest threat against the Caribbean island, as he dismissed concerns that recent American military actions would cost him political support. Cuba's communist government has faced mounting pressure from Trump, who»»»
Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile. The war, now marking its one-month anniversary, erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran»»»
Response Plus Holding revenue rises to Dh516m in 2025
Response Plus Holding (RPM), a leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue increasing by 13% to Dh516 million. The company said revenue grew from Dh455 million in 2024, supported by expansion across new markets a»»»
Israel, Hezbollah Brace for Prolonged Fighting in South Lebanon
Hezbollah is preparing for a prolonged fight in south Lebanon and is insisting on an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any ceasefire takes effect, to avoid a repeat of the last war’s outcome, Lebanese sources following the group’s talks with officials said. Continued Israeli troop b»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s trade: China and Russia account for 63 percent of imports - | 24.KG
China and Russia dominate Kyrgyzstan’s imports. Report of the National Statistical Committee for January 2026 says. Who drives Kyrgyzstan’s imports It is noted that imports from China account for 36.6 percent of the total ($338.6 million), while Russia accounts for 26.4 percent ($244.3 million). Th»»»
Israel Presses Washington to Amend War Plan
Israeli political sources said the government is pushing back against key elements of a US proposal to end the war with Iran, describing the dispute as fundamental rather than technical. They said three of the plan’s 15 clauses are at the heart of disagreements with the administration of US Preside»»»
Hamas to Seek Changes in Response to Disarmament Plan
Sources in Hamas and other Palestinian factions say there’s growing pessimism over a plan presented by the high representative of the US-backed Board of Peace, Nikolay Mladenov, to the movement’s leadership, proposing the full and unconditional disarmament of the Gaza Strip. Two Hamas sources, insi»»»
How Earth Hour 2026 is bringing UAE families together for climate action
Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»
CBSE Class 12 evaluation in UAE, Middle East: What students must know about how marks will be calculated
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an alternative assessment policy for Class 12 students in West Asian countries, including the UAE, after board exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, could not be held due to extraordinary circumstances. The new scheme aims»»»
World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay
Charleroi, Belgium: Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factorie»»»
Spaniard Noelia Castillo, 25, dies by euthanasia after courts rejected her father’s bid
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday after receiving life-ending medication at a medical facility in Sant Pere de Ribes, near Barcelona. She had requested to be alone at the time of her death, although relatives had been present earlier. A close friend who had hoped to persuade her to change her mind w»»»
World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay
Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factories and rundown wareho»»»
33 million litres/day: Diesel consumption in the Philippines — a data-driven look at diesel dependence and the electrification challenge
Manila: The Philippines faces ongoing energy security pressures. This was highlighted by recent government actions amid global oil market volatility induced by the Mideast war. According to data from the Philippine National Oil Co (PNOC) and the Department of Energy references cited in recent analy»»»
Why a women-only bar in Minsk is triggering male backlash in 2026
If you haven’t seen an example of collective male hysteria for a while, take a look at the comments on the news story about the opening of a women-only pub in Minsk. There are tears, threats, and even strategic plans to take over the territory. The men commenting are furious that there will be a pl»»»
European Central Bank Member: No Rush to Hike Interest Rates
The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response to surging energy costs, as its “baseline” outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that inflation is becoming entrenched, Cypriot central bank chief Christodoulos Patsalides said. With energy prices surging on the US-Israe»»»
Middle East Power Struggle Faces Defining Moment
Perhaps the worst-case scenario long feared in decision-making circles has come true. With the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Washington and Tel Aviv used the same “shock and awe” approach Israel has relied on in recent years, one that delivers rapid gains before losing momentum by t»»»
Israel: Missile Fired from Yemen
Israel’s military said early Saturday that it had detected a missile fired from Yemen, the first since the Iran war began. Yemen’s Houthis so far had stayed out of the war. Hours earlier, the Houthis said they were prepared to act if what the group called an escalation against Iran and the "axis of»»»
How the Philippines is strengthening migrant worker protection ahead of UN meet
Dubai: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen protections for its migrant workers around the world, as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has convened multiple stakeholders in Quezon city this week ahead of a United Nations (UN) forum on migration. Together with the International»»»
One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the US may soon be “winding down” the operation, even though some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump las»»»
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash
Miami: Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida home, authorities said, as the 15-time major champion's golf career veered into fresh turmoil. Woods, 50, escaped injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck whi»»»
'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What di»»»
The World This Week - Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?
In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump, to “obliterate Iran’s power plants”, a deadline was set initially of Monday at Midnight, then extended by five days on account of “very productive conversations”, then to ten days with Trump claiming “talks are ongoing” and “going very well”. »»»
Spotlight - 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What di»»»
Focus - Fifteen years after fall of Gaddafi, Libyan city of Benghazi reborn
Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, our team reports from the eastern city of Benghazi. Although the security situation there is now relatively stable, reunification does not seem to be on the immediate agenda, with Libya still ruled by two differen»»»
France is 'more and more keen' on Australia critical minerals investment, minister says
France is "more and more keen" on investing in Australian critical minerals projects, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King said Thursday, as countries across the world race to secure access to rare earths and other much-needed minerals. Canberra is hunting for billions in foreign investmen»»»
Kuwait Airways resumes Istanbul flights via Dammam from April 1
The Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) announced it will resume commercial flights to and from Istanbul, Turkey, via Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport starting April 1, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Fridays. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti told KUNA that KAC continues to operate efficiently, »»»
Revisited - Soviet famine still haunts Moldova, 80 years on
Eighty years ago, Moldova was struck by a famine that killed more than 150,000 people. Long shrouded in silence, this episode remains a blind spot in the country's history. But gradually, survivors' accounts, combined with the work of researchers, have shed light on a tragedy largely orchestrated b»»»
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight
A 25-year-old woman underwent legal euthanasia in Spain on Thursday after a nearly two-year protracted legal battle and struggling with psychiatric illness since she was a teenager. Noelia Castillo's case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 enshrining the right to euthan»»»
France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France’s foreign minister on Friday accused Russia of flouting international law in both Ukraine and Iran, rebuking remarks by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov after he defended Moscow’s stance in a French television interview. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday t»»»
Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco
Pope Leo XIV will travel on Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pontiff in almost five centuries to visit the Mediterranean enclave, in a trip the Vatican says will underscore the global influence of small states. Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principal»»»
Botswana FinMin seeks approval to lift borrowing powers to 60% of GDP amid diamond revenue drop
Botswana’s finance minister has sought parliamentary permission to lift the government’s statutory debt ceiling to 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP) from 40%, Reuters wrote on March 25. The southern African country’s»»»
Botswana FinMin seeks approval to lift borrowing powers to 60% of GDP amid diamond revenue drop
Botswana’s finance minister has sought parliamentary permission to lift the government’s statutory debt ceiling to 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP) from 40%, Reuters wrote on March 25. The southern African country’s»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»