Bus driver suspended after involvement in violent incident
The Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) has suspended a driver after a video of him leaving his bus and participating in a violent episode surfaced on the internet, the organization said in an announcement. “OASTH makes clear that there is absolutely no tolerance for incidents of viol»»»
Kennedy Center board to vote on 2-year shuttering for renovations - UPI.com
1 of 5 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, is seen in Washington, D.C., on December 30. The facility's board of trustees is expected to vote Monday whether to close for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»
Zayed National Museum launches family-focused Eid celebrations
Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum will mark Eid Al Fitr with a public programme titled The Joy of Eid, offering cultural performances, workshops and activities designed to bring families and communities together. The initiative reflects the UAE’s Year of Family theme for 2026 and aims to highlight t»»»
Why Iranian Drones Are Hard to Stop
Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop. - Offline navigation - Designed to explode on impact, Shahed drones connect to GPS to register their location shortly b»»»
China directly mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan – Foreign Ministry
Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts during »»»
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»
Frontex vessel sinks off Kastellorizo, two injured
A vessel operated by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, sank off the coast of Kastellorizo in the southeastern Aegean around midday Monday after striking a shallow rock. According to initial reports, six people were on board at the time of the incident. Two individuals sustained m»»»
Top 3 Ways Russia Could Respond to France’s Nuclear Umbrella in Eastern Europe
France’s push to extend its nuclear umbrella to Eastern European states, including Poland and Romania, is raising concern, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin says. French President Emmanuel Macron’s “Napoleonic” swagger reflects “an attempt to seize leadership within the EU and»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles and drones
GENEVA: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack kills one person in UAE, affirms solidarity
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE), which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»
Kuwait intercepts 4 hostile drones, no casualties reported: MOD Spokesperson
Doha, Qatar: The Official Spokesman for the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, reported that Kuwait’s air defense detected four hostile drones breaching the country’s airspace in the past 24 hours. One drone was destroyed, another fell outside the threat zone without causing any danger, and two drones lan»»»
Chile begins trench construction along borders with Peru, Bolivia - UPI.com
Members of the Chilean Army guard the border crossing at the northern border between Chile and Bolivia, in the commune of Colchane, Tarapaca region, Chile, last March. File Photo by Javier Martin/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Chile formally began building trenches and walls Monday at the Chacalluta border »»»
Sheikh Khalifa Int’l Road E11 to be partially closed from March 17 to April 23
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a partial road closure on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) near Al Mirfa in the Al Dhafra region as part of ongoing traffic and infrastructure management works. According to the authority, three left lanes heading towards Al»»»
‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk
There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»
Krakow is preparing district for 55,000 inhabitants for Płaszów and Rybitw
Kraków is close to approving a master plan for about 1,050 hectares in the Płaszów and Rybitwy areas, one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Poland. The city plans to transform the largely industrial zone into a green district for about 55,000 residents, with parks, public services, new»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles, drones
Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
Israeli media: “Missile fragments” fall a few meters from Netanyahu’s office - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: “Missile fragments” fall a few meters from Netanyahu’s office 16-03-2026 17:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: “Mi»»»
Federation of GCC Chambers strongly condemns Iranian attacks, seeks to boost Gulf economy
Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»
XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival to be held on April 24-25 - | 24.KG
The XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival will be held on April 24-25. Organizers told 24.kg news agency. According to them, this is the most anticipated calendar event of the spring. «The festival’s motto is «Music Without Borders». Our mission is to build bridges of friendship and unders»»»
CEC terminates powers of MP Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva ahead of schedule - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva, a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made on March 16 during a meeting of the commission based on the MP’s personal letter of resignation. The cer»»»
Mapping Global Oil Lifelines
On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»
Saudi Arabia Reinforces Global Mining Leadership at PDAC 2026 in Canada
Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»
Large-Scale Raids Target Illegal Motorized Vehicles in Bulgaria’s National Parks
Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»
Interior Minister oversees circumcision ceremony for sons of ministry staff
Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – A circumcision ceremony for the sons of members of the Home Security Forces, joint staff, and special units was held, Monday, at the Home Security Forces Hospital in La Marsa (northern suburbs of Tunis). The event was...»»»
Snow, Wind Hit Eastern US and Midwest, Blocking Roads and Grounding More than 2,000 Flights
Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights nationwide Monday»»»