Europe gets “strategic window” in its periphery amid Russian retreat
Russia’s war in Ukraine is eroding Moscow’s influence across multiple regions, creating what analysts describe as a narrow opportunity for Europe to expand its strategic role, according to a new commentary published by Carnegie Europe. »»»
Israeli army says 'struck senior Hezbollah commander' in Beirut
The Israeli army said Wednesday it had "struck a senior commander" and another "terrorist" from Hezbollah in Beirut. "A short while ago, in two separate strikes in the Beirut area, the IDF struck a senior Hezbollah commander and an additional senior terrorist," the Israeli Defence Forces said, addi»»»
As US, Israel and Iran continue fighting, question is how to end 'a war of attrition'
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island and power grid, were it not to agree to a deal the US sent to Iranian leaders to end the war. This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations. FRANCE 24's Reza Saya»»»
Vital desalination plant in the Gulf become war targets
US president Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's desalination plants if talks to end the war do not advance. Desalination plants across the Gulf region have become target during the one-month old war»»»
Israel to destroy all houses in South Lebanon buffer-zone
Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure. It vows to inflict Gaza-like d»»»
How Trump’s dream of seizing enriched uranium from Iran could end in catastrophe
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has under»»»
Israel to occupy swaths of south Lebanon and destroy houses near border
Israel's defence minister has vowed his army will block residents from returning to southern Lebanon after the war and will be destroying all homes in villages along the border, in which he implied would be a Gaza-like scale of destruction as seen in Rafah and Beit Hanoun. More than 1200 people hav»»»
The Debate - Can Lebanon keep it together? Government faces Israeli invasion, standoff with Hezbollah
The Lebanese have seen it all, from civil war to the 2019 protests demanding an end to revolving door politics, from the 2020 port of Beirut explosion that exposed the tragic consequences of nepotism to Israel’s 2024 operation to neutralize longtime foe Hezbollah. Now Israel’s ground forces are bac»»»
US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad by suspected Iranian-backed armed group
A woman US journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq's capital city by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, US officials said on Tuesday. Advocacy groups identified the missing woman as Shelly Kittleson, a freelance journalist based in Rome who has covered several wars in the Middle East..»»»
Three explosions heard across Beirut: AFP journalists
Three explosions rocked Beirut's southern suburbs early Wednesday, AFP journalists reported. An AFP correspondent saw a column of smoke rising from the Jnah district after three large explosions were heard across the city and saw ambulances headed towards the site. Local media footage showed severa»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria's gasoline pump prices rise by 65%, highest in Africa
In tonight's edition: Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with petrol prices soaring. Also, DR Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. And in South Africa, a mine owner has re»»»
Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks with Iranian authorities while continuing its aerial campaign. Also Read: Trump says Iranian negotiators 'afraid' to admit they w»»»
Ukraine's Bucha commemorates four years since massacre
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. When Russian military forces evacuated the city in 2022, hundreds of bodies of men, women, children and elderly people were discovered, with many lying»»»
Bucha massacre 'part of deliberate campaign to pave a road of destruction to Kyiv'
Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago. Speaking at the commemoration, EU's foreign affairs commissioner said these crimes were 'not isolated' as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue»»»
EU shows support to Ukraine at Bucha commemoration
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. Russian military forces retreated from Bucha in 2022, hundreds of bodies were discovered, includ»»»
Business - Houthi attacks stoke fears of more shipping disruption
Global oil prices have continued to surge after Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israeli targets. The Iran-allied militants had previously attacked commercial ships passing through Bab-el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of A»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Jenejel height in the town of Qantara with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UK confirms additional air defence support for Gulf countries
The UK Ministry of Defence has released an update confirming enhanced air defence support to Gulf partners amid ongoing regional tensions. The announcement, made on March 31, 2026, details new deployments of UK air defence systems and personnel, successful defensive actions against Iranian drones, »»»
Some Arab Gulf countries push U.S. to ‘finish the job’ in the war against Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker was attacked by Iran in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port on Tuesday. This is why some Arab Gulf countries want the US to press ahead with bombing Iran to ensure the regime can no longer threa»»»
Britain stands with Qatar in defending its skies: UK defence secretary
QNA Doha UK Defence Secretary John Healey has affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, Healey said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security dev»»»
Ilza Hristova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Anti-Corruption Bloc for Veliko Tarnovo 4th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ilza Hris»»»
Sevim Ali Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Razgrad 18th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Sevim Ali»»»
Geomil Georgiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Silistra 20th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Geomil Ge»»»
Deyan Petkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Veliko Tarnovo 4th and Pleven 15th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Deyan Pet»»»
Bahredin Saliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People’s Party for Veliko Tarnovo 4th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Bahredin »»»
Stanislav Balabanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Plovdiv City 16th and Haskovo 29th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Stanislav»»»
Krasimir Sabev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Smolyan 22nd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Krasimir Manov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Sofia 24th and Vratsa 6th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Todor Batkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Initiative Committee for Smolyan 22nd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Todor Bat»»»
Ivan Manev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Anti-Corruption Bloc for Razgrad 18th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Mane»»»
Angel Slavchev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Vazrazhdane for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Angel Sla»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the town of Deir Seryan with appropriate weapons and artillery shells, achieving confirmed hits: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a large gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Naqoura with two attack drones: statement 36 - 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 a large gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Naqoura with two attack drones: statement 3»»»
Jordan Armed Forces: 4 Iranian missiles intercepted, destroyed
AMMAN: Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF)–Arab Army announced Iran targeted the Kingdom's territory with four missiles in the past 24 hours. In a statement carried by Jordan news agency (Petra), the JAF's Military Media Directorate at the General Command confirmed the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepte»»»
Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:00 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 Al-Malkiya settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Italy denies U.S. use of air base en route to Middle East - UPI.com
Three P-3C Orion aircraft stand ready on a rain-soaked airfield at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily on January 15, 2006. Italy said it denied U.S. aircraft seeking to make a landing at the air base en route to the Middle East. File Photo by Mate 1st Class John Collins/U.S. Navy March 31 (UPI) »»»
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»»»
Live updates: Trump tells allies facing high fuel prices to ‘get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan
Share: current developments GAS PRICES TOP $4: The average price of gasoline in the U.S. passed $4 this morning, for the first time since 2022. It comes as a tanker laden with oil was hit by an Iranian attack off Dubai, with Tehran’s grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route stoking a global»»»
UK Defense Secretary says Britain stands with Qatar in defending its skies
Doha, Qatar: UK Defense Secretary HE John Healey affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, he said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security deve»»»
The Iran war is a political project from the Torah
The current conflict between Iran and Israel isn’t a classic war driven by strict geopolitical interests. Certainly, the rivalry between the two countries is very well known and everybody focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and the dramatic economic consequences of its disruption. Of course, a lot of p»»»
Ecuador's narcotics traffickers paid more after U.S. anti-drug pressure - UPI.com
This photo shows moments before a boat suspected of carrying narcotics is struck in the Eastern Pacific on March 8. Photo by U.S. Southern Command March 31 (UPI) -- Increased military pressure by the United States on drug trafficking routes in the Pacific Ocean has forced criminal groups to sharply»»»
Iran delivers ‘slap’ to Zelensky after strike on depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai, expert says
An Iranian strike that reportedly destroyed a depot of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai served as a “slap in the face” to Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, a Middle East expert has told RT. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Navy and Aerospace Division reportedly hit the depot while targ»»»
Iraq arrests suspect in kidnapping foreign journalist in Baghdad
Baghdad: Iraqi security forces arrested a suspect linked to the kidnapping of a foreign journalist in central Baghdad on Tuesday, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said in a statement. The ministry said the security forces launched an operation following the abduction based on intelligence reports. The p»»»
Analysis: Lebanon tries to break free from Iran’s dominant influence - UPI.com
Smoke billows after Israeli airstrikes on Dahieh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said at least 1,238 people have been killed and more than 3,543 others injured in Israeli airstrikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in south»»»
CC-DB Coalition Presents MP Candidates in Silistra
The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition presented its candidates for members of parliament in the 20th Multi-member Constituency of Silistra, the coalition's press office reported on Tuesday. Their top-of-the-list MP candidate from Silistra is entrepreneur Bogomil Petkov, an»»»
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 »»»
American female journalist abducted in Iraq
Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»
Top-of-the-List Candidate Petkova Sets Out GERB Priorities in Ruse Region
GERB-UDF parliamentary candidates continued their meetings in Ruse Region, the coalition’s press service said Tuesday. At a working breakfast in the town of Marten, coalition top-of-the-list candidate Temenuzhka Petkova listened to local concerns and set out GERB’s main priorities. “For the past ye»»»
Q1 2026 results reinforce Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the healthcare sector
During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»