Japan’s Takaichi rules out Hormuz deployment, cites Constitution - UPI.com
President Donald Trump (R) sits with Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi of Japan during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Earlier in the day, the President and Takeuchi exchanged views on Iran, energy, and issues in the Indo-Pacific regio»»»
Israeli strike on Bshamoun kills 3 including child after 7 overnight raids on Dahieh
An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed three people including a three-year-old girl on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district result»»»
Iran Launches 78th Wave of Attacks, Vows ‘Negotiations Are Conducted with Missiles’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Media Review: March 24
HEADLINES Tuesday’s print media focus on rising prices, cross-border shopping, and pressures on households and infrastructure. 24 Chasa leads with a report that Bulgarians are increasingly travelling to Serres, Greece, where food prices are said to be around 30% lower, reflecting growing sensitivit»»»
Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision
New York: Moments after an Air Canada jet collided at high speed with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and hurling a flight attendant from the aircraft, the passengers took their escape into their own hands. With the smell of fuel in the air and debris dangling from »»»
From threats to talks: Trump’s Iran shift raises doubts
Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»
Clashes on border, strikes on south and east as Israel abducts man, kills teen in Halta
The Israeli military issued on Tuesday morning evacuation warnings for the southern towns of Tyre, Burj al-Shamali and al-Maashouq, as it struck several towns and villages in south and east Lebanon, including Miye w Miye near Sidon, Khiam on the border, and Shemstar in the east. Hezbollah had annou»»»
US Unable to Calm Energy Markets and Stop Oil Price Surge - Expert
Oil prices continue to rise despite Trump saying the US will postpone its attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure because the markets do not trust his words, Iraqi economic expert Omar Al-Halbousi tells Sputnik. The US, he explains, seems to be seeking to manipulate the markets rather than pu»»»
US energy chief calls oil market disruptions 'temporary'
HOUSTON — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday that oil market disruptions are "temporary," as costs surge on the back of war in the Middle East, squeezing consumers.Asked how markets have been reacting to supply disruptions, Wright said "markets do what markets do," adding that prices have»»»
Justice Minister to Appeal Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber Refusal to Appoint New Acting Prosecutor General
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov, ahead of a meeting of the Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Tuesday, told the media that "today we must finalize and file an appeal before the Supreme Administrative Court against the refusal of the Prosecut»»»
Up to 200 people die from tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan annually - | 24.KG
The epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan is stable, with a downward trend, but cases are still being reported. Deputy Minister of Health Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, more than 3,800 new cases are registered in the republic annuall»»»
Iran Media Says Energy Infrastructure Attacked
Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Israeli-US strikes targeted two gas facilities and a pipeline, hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to attack power infrastructure. "As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administrat»»»
China’s Xi Urges Progress in His ‘City of the Future’ Project
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to the ambitious Xiongan project still under construction near Beijing, calling on officials to "throw themselves" into completing a task on which he has staked his name and legacy. Located about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital in the provin»»»
Coalition sues to stop Trump's Kennedy Center reconstruction project - UPI.com
A coalition of cultural and architectural preservation groups filed a lawsuit Monday asking the court to stop the Trump administration with following through with its reconstruction plans for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 »»»
Taiwan to Skip WTO Conference after Labeled 'Province of China'
Taiwan said on Tuesday it will skip a high-level World Trade Organization meeting for the first time following a dispute with host nation Cameroon over the name used for the democratic island in visa documents. The Taiwanese foreign ministry said it had lodged a "stern protest" after Cameroon desig»»»
Ousted Venezuela President to Return to New York Court
Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»
Tunisia must overcome economic and social challenges despite heavy legacy (Head of State)
Tunis, March 24, 2026 (TAP) — President Kais Saied chaired a high-level meeting on Monday afternoon at Carthage Palace, bringing together Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of Finance Michket Slama Khaldi, Minister of Economy and...»»»
Macron, alongside Lebanese minister, warns against 'occupation'
French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting an event attended by a Lebanese minister, on Monday issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel. "No occupation, no form of colonization -- not here, not in the West Bank, nor anywhere else -- is able »»»
Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»
Rapid strike or long hold? US weighs airborne assault options in Iran scenario
Senior US military officials are weighing contingency plans to deploy elite airborne and marine forces to support potential operations targeting Iran, including a possible move to secure key energy infrastructure, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The planning — first reported b»»»
Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country in 2025, Data Shows
Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»
UK Pet Owners to Get Price Comparison Tools, Fee Caps Under New Vet Services Rules
Britain's veterinary services will be required to implement price transparency measures, cap prescription fees, while large chains will have to disclose their ownership, the competition watchdog said on Tuesday, as it moved to shake up the 6.7-billion-pound ($9 billion) sector. The UK's Competition»»»
UAE Stocks Jump as US Postpones Strikes on Iran's Energy Sites
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose on Tuesday, in line with oil prices, after US President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. On Monday, Trump postponed the bombing of Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure because of what he described as productive t»»»
Rupee under pressure as oil, outflows among 5 key reasons
Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»
Crude market volatility reflects Trump administration’s unpredictable war moves, says analyst
In response to soaring global petroleum prices, the US has temporarily lifted sanctions to permit the sale and delivery of Iranian oil, allowing for up to 140 million barrels of crude to enter global markets over the coming weeks. »»»
Israeli strike on Bshamoun kills 2 after 7 overnight raids on Dahieh
An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»
China Positions Itself as a Stable Economic Force Amid Global Uncertainty at Beijing Forum
Global corporate executives attending China's flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders of the world's second-largest economy that it remains a predictable anchor at a time of geopolitical flux and global uncertainty. The tone at this year's China Development Forum (CD»»»
Back to Black: Facing Energy Shock, Asia Turns to Coal
Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining. While leaning on the fossil fuel will raise emissions in the near term, the energy crisis is demonstrating the risks of »»»
Upgrades on track for Athens’ metro Line 1
The Athens metro and tram company (STASY) will conduct maintenance works on the metro’s Line 1 (Green Line) line between Piraeus and Kifissia, aiming to reduce delays and improve travel conditions for passengers, company officials have told Kathimerini. “For the first time we are proceeding with ma»»»
Ruins of Yugoslavia: How Russia learned that NATO poses a threat
On March 24, 1999, student Elena Milincic was at home with her sister and a friend in Belgrade. Suddenly, the quiet evening was interrupted by an air-raid siren. The girls quickly hid under a table. It wasn’t the safest place, but they had gotten lucky – their part of the city wasn’t attacked. Over»»»
Strategic Branding and Localization in International Gaming Markets
The globalization of digital entertainment has sparked a fierce competition for cultural relevance. For major operators, entering a new territory isn't merely a technical migration; it is a profound exercise in linguistic and psychological adaptation. We see brands attempting to mirror local sensib»»»
UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
The offshore energy industry has warned that the UK "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas and called for the government to support North Sea exploration. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said without more domestic production, the country risks becoming reliant on imports "at a time of rising g»»»
Israeli Strike Near Beirut Kills 2 While Raids Target Southern Suburbs
An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»
Why Some Midlands Factories Still Rely on Clipboards During Peak Season
Each December, several factories across the Midlands manage their busiest weeks with clipboards in hand. Workers record order counts on paper, supervisors calculate stock levels manually, and dispatch teams cross-check handwritten notes against delivery schedules. This is not nostalgia. It reflects»»»
Flying from the UAE to the Philippines alone? What to prepare when minors travel without parents
Dubai: For many Filipino families in the UAE, there may be instances when children would need to travel back to the Philippines ahead of their parents, especially for school or family emergencies. However, when this happens, authorities require documentation to ensure the child’s safety and proper »»»
How Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran war, what we know so far
Dubai: As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a central diplomatic player, with officials and international reports pointing to Islamabad’s growing role as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran in efforts to prevent a wider regional»»»
BNR:Importance must be given to increasing energy efficiency,modernizing transport networks in order to optimally use resources
Romania will have to, in the current geopolitical context, in the short term, give importance to increasing energy efficiency and modernizing transmission and distribution networks in order to optimally use existing resources, believes the First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Leon»»»
Airstrikes on Iraq’s PMF Site Kill 14 Including Anbar Commander
Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shiite Popular Mobilization Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 14 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others overnight, security and health sources told Reuters early on Tuesday. The PMF confir»»»