A group of teens in Tennessee are suing xAI for allowing Grok to undress them in their Instagram photos. File Phot by Fazry Ismail/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- A group of Tennessee teens and one adult sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday for allowing it to undress them creating child pornography. The teens alle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 18:30 on Monday, 16/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established site in Jabal Al-Bat in the border town of A»»»

The future of Bulgaria depends on the responsibility that we are all ready to take on today, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov at the award ceremony for the 2025 Responsible Business Awards here on Monday. Gurov said: "The example that we set with the decisions we make and the causes we su»»»

1 of 2 | Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security March 4. Two Democrats have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Noem for lying to Congress during hearings. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UP»»»

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. Terms of the deal, which now goes to the court for approval, were not immediately disclosed. It marks the third such settlement by »»»

Canadian officials have charged two people with murder in what they have called a "targeted incident" that led to the death of an Iranian regime critic, generating widespread concern in the Canadian-Iranian community. The remains of Masood Masjoody, 45, a former university math instructor, were fou»»»

Poland’s government plans to contract the construction and renovation of 18,000 apartments in 2026, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański announced. Combined with funding from 2024 and 2025, the government expects to support 35,000 housing units over three years. The 2026 budget allocates P»»»

Poland’s investment land market is evolving as developers increasingly prefer ready-to-build projects and PRS developments rather than undeveloped land. This shift reflects growing legal uncertainty and stricter regulations, which can make obtaining building permits take up to five years. Prepared »»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Monday that eight drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. This came in a statement by Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense. Earlier today, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced t»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that Hezbollah is a "big problem," while noting that "they're rapidly being eliminated" in the ongoing war with Israel. "Hezbollah is a problem. It's been a problem for a long time, not just now," Trump said in response to a reporter's question. The »»»

Italy, France and seven other nations told the ​European Commission that a Russian ‌liquefied natural gas tanker currently adrift in the Mediterranean represents an ​ecological threat, and they ​urged swift action on the ⁠issue, a letter showed on ​Monday. “The precarious condition of the ​vessel, »»»

1 of 3 | Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (R) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton walk in the Chicago Pride Parade in 2023. Stratton is running for Senate. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Illinois will have busy primary elections Tuesday as voters select a candidate to replace r»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are currently responding to a fire at the Shah oil field following a drone strike, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported. Emergency teams were deployed to the site to contain the fire and assess the situation. Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported s»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles during a meeting with trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- White»»»

The restoration of the railway connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine and the opening of new opportunities for freight transport and expansion of logistics routes in Eastern and Southeastern Europe were discussed at a meeting between caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov »»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations (UN), HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, at the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, HE the Permanent »»»

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 United Arab Emirates, which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, as well as a direct t»»»

Dubai’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh3.8 billion at the start of the week through 1,194 deals, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. Sales accounted for the largest share, reaching Dh2.93 billion through 930 transactions. Among the most prominent deals were pr»»»

LUCANI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday Serbia had serious multi-layered airspace defence, and announced that, with the aim of strengthening the Serbian Armed Forces further, he would have important meetings about new arms acquisitions as early as on Tuesday. "It is very difficul»»»

Hezbollah said it launched an attack on Monday targeting the northern Israeli city of Nahariya, where Israeli first responders reported a man was wounded. Hezbollah said in a statement that its fighters targeted Nahariya "with a barrage of rockets and a swarm of attack drones". Israel's Magen David»»»

European countries on Monday sought more details about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and warned that NATO must not become involved it, as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Gulf. The cool response to Trump’s demand ref»»»

In an interview for bTV aired on Monday, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev said that the section election commissions that are at risk are known, as the voting results they showed in previous elections were dubious. Dechev reported that the people who buy votes are not seasonal workers»»»

Egypt’s construction sector is expected to maintain strong growth momentum through 2035, supported by major infrastructure investments and large-scale urban development projects, according to a report reviewed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The IDSC cited forecasts by Fitch »»»

Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, began his visit to Sharm El-Sheikh with a meeting with Ismail Kamal, Governor of South Sinai, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and further support the tourism sector in the governorate. The meeting addressed a number of issues of m»»»

The military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other entered its 17th day, with missile strikes and air raids intensifying across the region and raising international concern over the potential impact on Gulf security and global energy supplies. Iran’s»»»

Along the quiet canals branching from the Nile River in Egypt, thick clusters of water hyacinth drift across the surface. For years, the fast-growing plant has been viewed largely as a nuisance; clogging irrigation channels and complicating farmers’ work. But for a group of Egyptian women, the plan»»»

The Ordinary General Assembly of Commercial International Bank (CIB) has approved the continuation of Hisham Ezz El-Arab as the bank’s Chief Executive Officer for a new three-year term, running from March 2026 until March 2029. The assembly also approved the formation of the Board of Directors for »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Monday that an Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon was an "error" which would "further exacerbate the already highly tense humanitarian situation" in the country. "We urgently call on our Israeli friends: Do not take this path -- it would be an error," Merz s»»»

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily forced the closure of Dubai’s airport, a »»»

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said the war in the Middle East started by US-Israeli strikes on Iran was "not a matter for NATO" and Germany would not be taking part in it. "It has been clear at all times that this war is not a matter for NATO," Merz said, adding that the US and Israel "did no»»»

Israeli police said they found missile and interceptor fragments at holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City on Monday, including areas near the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. "During the recent missile salvo fired from Iran toward Jerusalem, several intercepts occurred over the cit»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. City face a huge task to rescue their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday after following a heavy defeat by»»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed higher Monday, gaining 59.63 points to close at 10,946.26 points, with trading valued at SAR 6.2 billion. The number of shares traded reached 250 million, with 203 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 58 companies saw their share prices decline. »»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watching a live feed of a strategic cruise missile test-fire from the naval Destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea, 10 March 2026 (issued 11 March 2026). According to KCNA, the test aimed to verify the reliability»»»

King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged "much abuse" during Spain's conquest of the Americas, the latest attempt by a top Spanish official to address Mexico's longstanding historical grievances. Laws imposed by the Spanish crown in the 16th century to govern its colonies had a "desire to protect" Ind»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday it was carrying out what it described as "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, with its defense minister warning that those displaced would not return home until northern Israel was secure. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war o»»»

Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has approved the prospectus of space technology company Scanway, allowing it to move its listing from the NewConnect market to the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The company expects its debut on the main market in late March or early April. »»»

A motorcycle travels down an unlit street during a power outage in Havana in early March. Widespread power outage are continuing throughout the nation as fuel runs out. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Cuba entered its 10th consecutive day of protests Monday as demonstrations agai»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 12:30 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the city of Bint Jbeil in sou»»»

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»»»

A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran had led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system appeared to be holding up and authorities had not sought emergency relief from the WHO. "The primary healthcare and the health infrastructure of »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

SEVOJNO - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday all fuel tanks and storage capacities in Serbia were full and that the country had three months' worth of fuel reserves. However, Vucic noted that the crude oil price was at its peak, at around 104 dollars per barrel. "If it goes above 110»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy launched about 10% of its ready-to-fire Tomahawk missile arsenal during the first three days of the military operation against Iran, The National Interest magazine reported on Monday. This represents roughly 400 missiles, a significant expenditure that exceeds the»»»

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»»»

The International Energy Agency announced that 32 OECD countries will release 195.6 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves by the end of March, along with 76.1 million barrels of fuels, mainly diesel, to increase supply and lower prices. In total, about 400 million barrels of oil and »»»