NASA Artemis II pre-launch briefing: 'Excellent shape' for launch - UPI.com
1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on Complex 39B at sunrise on March 24. NASA said Tuesday that Artemis II is ready for launch as early as Wednesday evening. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- NASA officials shared the final preparations for the Artemis II mis»»»
Can Israel kill Iran's nuclear know-how?
There is a concept in the philosophy of science called tacit knowledge: the unwritten, experiential understanding that cannot be fully captured in blueprints, equations, or instruction manuals. A centrifuge cascade diagram tells you what to build. Forty years of engineering judgment tells you why i»»»
Former FBI agents sue Patel, Bondi for alleged political firings - UPI.com
Three former FBI agents have filed suit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi and their departments for firing them based on perceived political affiliation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI »»»
Qatar urges de-escalation, rejects threats to regional security
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has called, from day one, for de-escalation in the region, stressing that its position remains firm in rejecting any steps that »»»
Socialist MP Erjon Braçe Announces Bid for Tirana Mayor, Setting Stage for Possible Intra-Party Contest
Erjon Braçe, a prominent figure within Albania’s Socialist Party (PS), has confirmed he will run for mayor of Tirana in next year’s local elections, signaling a potential internal contest within the ruling party. Braçe clarified that his candidacy is a personal initiative rather than an official no»»»
Germany’s Merz expects 80% of Syrian migrants to return home over the next three years
The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said. The influx of asylum seekers from war-torn Syria to the European Union peaked in 2014–2015, with Germany being one of the top »»»
Video shows man in ICE outfit being beaten in Honolulu during No Kings protests across US
Footage has emerged online showing a man wearing clothing resembling a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uniform being attacked in Honolulu, Hawaii. The incident took place during the ‘No Kings’ protests against US President Donald Trump’s policies, which kicked off nationwide over the w»»»
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»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Filip Pavlov Calls for Direct Citizen Control Over MPs to Combat Graft
A mechanism for direct control over our MPs is needed, instead of relying solely on the judicial system, said Filip Pavlov, top-of-the-list MP candidate for the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa, during a meeting with citizens, the coalition's Vratsa office reported on Tuesday. According to Pavlov, th»»»
UN Human Rights Council condemns Israeli violations in occupied Syrian Golan
Geneva, March 31 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions renewing its condemnation of Israeli occupation violations against residents of the occupied Syrian Golan, calling for an end to these practices, compliance with relevant UN resolutions, and a halt to repressive»»»
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»»»
Interior Minister Dechev Links Spike in Election Reports to Public Trust
A 652% rise in reports of election violations ahead of the April 19, 2026 vote, compared with the October 27, 2024 election, was a sign of growing public trust in the Interior Ministry’s new leadership, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev said on Tuesday. Dechev spoke after meeting the s»»»
Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of two drones
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the past few hours. This came in a statement by the Ministry's Official spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki. Earlier in the day, the Ministry announced the in»»»
Education ministry announces opening of registration for evening centers for academic year 2025-2026
DOHA: In line with its strategy to provide flexible and inclusive educational opportunities for all segments of society, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening of registration for evening centers for students enrolled in the adult education system (home-based - paralle»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Easter 2026 in Dubai: Your guide to holy week services and timings
Dubai: Christian communities across the UAE are gearing up for Easter celebrations, with several churches across the country releasing their holy week schedules to accommodate the diverse, multicultural population. In Dubai, churches have announced the timings of services held in multiple languages»»»
Tomahawk Stockpiles Drying up as US Stands Alone in Iran Quagmire – Military Analyst
US conventional military power is being stretched to the breaking point in its war against Iran, Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. It’s not just about fast-depleting Tomahawks - every missile fired at Iran chips away at the broader air- and missile-defense reserves simultane»»»
Horror and fear in West Bank as Israel approves hanging convicted Palestinians
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories Tuesday in outrage after Israel's parliament passed a measure establishing the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. Palestinians young and old held sit-ins and marches in th»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 04:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at the El-Sidr–El-Friz triangle in Ainatha town with a rocket barrage: statement 9 - 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 targeted at 04:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at the El-Sid»»»
Thessaloniki bus driver sacked for assaulting motorist
Thessaloniki’s public transport operator has dismissed a bus driver filmed assaulting a motorist while on duty, following a disciplinary review. The driver had been referred to the company’s disciplinary council after the incident, which occurred two weeks ago in the city. According to reports, the»»»
Nalanda stampede: Eight dead as temple crowd surge sparks panic
New Delhi: At least eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, in the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents that have raised fresh concerns over safety at mass gatherings in India. The incident occurred in»»»
Australia: Some social media platforms not compliant with under-16 ban - UPI.com
The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»
CEC terminates mandate of Bishkek City Council deputy Zhanybek Asanbekov - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) approved decisions by Bishkek’s territorial election commissions on a number of personnel matters at its meeting. They included the early termination of the mandates of local council members, the removal of candidates from lis»»»
RTA opens door for new vehicle testing centres across Dubai
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»
IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheba, the Galilee, the Negev, Tel Nof Air Base, Arad, and the southern Dead Sea” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai court dismisses trademark lawsuit after claimant fails to pay Dh60,000 expert fee
The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a well-known trademark infringement lawsuit after the claimant failed to deposit Dh60,000 for a court-appointed expert, resulting in the forfeiture of his right to rely on technical evidence and failure to prove his claim. The court ruled that the cla»»»
IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack drones and precision missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump weighs ground raid on Iran nuclear sites to seize uranium, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources. No decision has been made, but Trump remains “generally open” to the option while weighing the risks to US troops, the rep»»»
Justice Ministry Drafts New Legislation to Set-Up Counter-Corruption Commission
The Justice Ministry has submitted for public consultation a new anti-corruption bill. The aim is to establish a new, effective anti-corruption body whose independence is legally guaranteed to protect the public interest, the ministry’s press office reported. The draft provides for the creation of »»»
Watch: Man skis across asphalt parking lot at 69 mph - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker who calls himself "MrWorldRecords" earned his latest title by reaching a speed of 69 mph while skiing on asphalt. Johnny Cruz Buckingham, who uses the handle MrWorldRecords online, was pulled behind a car across a parking lot and was clocked »»»
Several Bishkek streets to have no gas on April 1-3 - | 24.KG
Bishkekgaz gas service announces that due to work on an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from April 1 to 3 in the area bounded by Dzhantoshev, Baytik Baatyr, Leo Tolstoy, Kara-Daryinskaya, Gorky, and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Streets, in the vicinity of Kyrg»»»
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»»»
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna asks King Charles III to meet with Epstein survivors - UPI.com
Britain's King Charles III has been asked by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to meet survivors of the crimes of the Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit to the United States in late April. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the author of th»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: Sustainable Governance Means Answering "Why", Not "With Whom"
"Sustainable governance means answering not so much the question 'with whom', but 'why'. And that answer must be given before the elections, not after," Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting in Troyan with party members and voters, held at the town's Tourist Informati»»»
11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE
Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»
Editors of leading Czech outlets call on PM Babiš to respect press freedom
Editors of leading Czech outlets called on billionaire Prime Minister Andre Babiš, leader of the ruling populist Ano party, to respect “free, independent and critical journalism”. The joint statement, shared by&n»»»
Report: US diplomat says no problem with Lebanon's Shiites
There is no problem between the United States and Lebanon's Shiites, whom "we view as having been and still being a fundamental political component in the country," a prominent diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut has been quoted as saying. "No party, whether external or internal, can ignore thei»»»
Ashghal announces temporary closure around Umm Garan interchange
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced temporary closure of the access road of the weighbridge station located between Umm Garan interchange and exit 24. The authorities said that the closure will take place for a period of 7 days starting on Friday, April 2 at 2am until the en»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Whoop secures $575m with Mubadala, QIA backing
Dubai: Whoop has raised $575 million in fresh funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, with strong participation from GCC investors signalling growing regional influence in global health technology. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The round was led by Collaborative Fund a»»»
How a Dubai-based filmmaker captured the UAE’s spirit in a unifying anthem
Dubai: At a time when parts of the Middle East are experiencing tensions, a Filipino filmmaker living in the UAE for 26 years and counting, has chosen music as his response to the challenges, one rooted not in fear, but in gratitude and unity. Having built a life, career, and creative identity in t»»»
Italy Reportedly Refuses US Aircraft Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Operations
Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, confirming a newspaper report. Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some US bombers" had been due to land at the base in ea»»»
QatarEnergy announces fuel prices for April
DOHA: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices in the country for April, with an increase in the price of 95 octane (Super) gasoline. There is no change in the prices of 91 octane (Premium) gasoline and diesel. QatarEnergy set the price of a litre of 95 octane (Super) gasoline at QR2.05 (QR1.90 in»»»
Iranian Missiles Strike “Bnei Brak,” Expose Vulnerability of Israeli Defenses - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Missiles Strike “Bnei Brak,” Expose Vulnerability of Israeli Defenses 31-03-2026 12:43 PM A still image from the video shows Irania»»»