QFA announces national team squad for March training camp ahead of 2026 World Cup
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Friday announced the senior national team squad for the upcoming March training camp, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 32-player squad called up by Spanish hea»»»
Trump to Be Guest of Honor at Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Summit in Miami
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced that US President Donald Trump will participate as a guest of honor and speaker at the fourth edition of the “Priority Future Investment Initiative” summit in Miami, scheduled to be held from March 25 to 27. Trump is scheduled to deliver a »»»
Talking Europe - 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski
Talking Europe travels to Warsaw to meet the mayor of the city and former presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, just as the political temperature rises ahead of high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for next year. Trzaskowski argues that a long-standing consensus in Polish politics »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Officially Launches its National Election Campaign
The Progressive Bulgaria coalition officially launched its national election campaign at the Sila Hall in Plovdiv, presenting the lead candidates on its parliamentary lists. In his address, coalition leader Rumen Radev said that a group of like-minded allies is embarking on “the most important batt»»»
K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert
Seoul: South Korean megastars BTS reunited Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide. Widely lauded as the biggest boy band in the world, BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so the seven members »»»
Britain Condemns Iran’s ‘Reckless Attacks’ on Diego Garcia Air Base
Britain has condemned “Iran’s reckless attacks” after its military fired missiles at the UK-US air base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. UK officials have not given details of the attempted strike, which was unsuccessful. It’s unclear how close the missiles came to the base, which»»»
Fries are much more than a side - here’s how to turn them into dinner
About halfway down Shop Street in downtown Galway, Ireland, there’s often a crowd outside Chipeen, where they serve hundreds of pounds each day of what they call "proper Irish chips” - chunky peeled potato batons cut thicker than a typical American fry. Crispy and golden outside, with a fluffy inte»»»
Japan beat Australia 1-0 to win Women's Asian Cup
Sydney, Australia: Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan downed Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title on Saturday in a front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney. The Tottenham star hit a stunning long-range strike in the 17th minute at Stadium Australia to bre»»»
Hammamet to host NDE Forum and Capacity Building for System Transformation in Africa, March 23-26
Tunis, March 21 (TAP) - The 2026 Joint Programme: NDE Forum and Capacity Building for System Transformation in Africa will be held next March 23-26 in Hammamet, at the initiative of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The Forum will...»»»
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
Jinja, Uganda: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew n»»»
QNB expects the US Fed to cut twice in 2026
Doha, Qatar: QNB said Saturday that it expects the US Federal Reserve to continue gradually easing its monetary policy and to implement two additional interest rate cuts this year, bringing the rate down to 3.25%. In its weekly note, QNB said that the impact of geopolitical tensions and commodity p»»»
US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders
San Francisco, United States: A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal. The verdict in the class action securities lawsuit means the world's richest perso»»»
Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract
Berlin: Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, extending his deal by one season until 2027 on Saturday. Can suffered the season-ending knee injury in Dortmund's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich in February after slipping on adv»»»
UAE air defences intercept 3 ballistic missiles, 8 drones from Iran today
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and eight unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on March 21, according to the Ministry of Defence. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruis»»»
US, Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility
The United States and Israel struck Iran's Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday, the Islamic republic's atomic energy organization said. "Following the criminal attacks by the United States and the usurping Zionist regime against our country, the... Natanz enrichment complex was targeted this mornin»»»
Israel defense minister warns strikes on Iran to increase 'significantly'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the United States and Israel would intensify their strikes on Iran in the coming week starting Sunday. "This week, the intensity of the strikes to be carried out by the IDF (Israeli army) and the U.S. military against the Iranian terror regime and th»»»
President Saïed receives phone call from Macron on 70th independence anniversary [update1]
Tunis, March 21 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïd Friday received a phone call from French president Emmanuel Macron who congratuated him on Tunisia's 70th independence anniversary. The Head of State and the French president...»»»
Unstable weather in UAE: NCM issues flash flood warnings due to heavy rainfall
Dubai: Rainfall affected several parts of the UAE on Saturday with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warning of rainfall accumulation and potential flash floods in some areas due to the unstable weather conditions. The NCM urged the public to exercise caution, avoid valleys and low-lying are»»»
War in the Middle East: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Drone kills Iraq intelligence officer - An Iraqi officer was killed and another wounded on Saturday in a drone attack targeting an Iraqi intelligence services building in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood, the agency said. Another drone, film»»»
Iranian Man, Romanian Woman Charged Over Attempt to Enter UK Submarine Base
An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after attempting to enter Britain's nuclear submarine base in Scotland, Police Scotland said on Saturday. The two, who British media have called suspected Iranian spies, were arrested on Thursday. The charges come three weeks into the US-Is»»»
Group claims arson attack on Czech defense facility linked to Israel’s Elbit Systems
An anti-Zionist group has claimed responsibility for a fire at a warehouse belonging to a defense firm linked to Israel’s Elbit Systems in the Czech Republic. The Earthquake Faction, which describes itself as “an internationalist underground network,” posted a video purportedly showing the arson at»»»
Hezbollah says targeted Israeli forces in six south Lebanon villages
Hezbollah said Friday it had targeted Israeli soldiers in six south Lebanon villages, in a series of statements, as Israeli ground forces attempt to push into southern Lebanon. The pro-Iran armed group said it targeted a "gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers" in each of the six border villages, and »»»
Hezbollah denies UAE accusations of having network in country
Hezbollah denied that it has a presence inside the United Arab Emirates, after Emirati authorities announced they had arrested at least five members of a "terrorist network" linked to Hezbollah and its backer, Iran. Earlier this week Hezbollah issued similar denials that it maintained a presence in»»»
Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburbs and south Lebanon
The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on Beirut's southerb suburbs, claiming to target Iran-backed Hezbollah early Saturday, while Lebanese state media reported strikes in the country's south. In a brief statement on Saturday, the Israeli military said its forces were "currently s»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov Says Party Will Be Constructive Force in Next Parliament
BSP will take part in the next parliament as a significant and constructive political force, BSP leader Krum Zarkov told reporters on Saturday. He was in the city for its official holiday, the Kyustendil Spring Festival. “These are not expectations, these are convictions, and everything is in our h»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Two rocket salvos fired towards enemy gatherings inside the border towns in the eastern sector - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian media: US-Israeli aggression again targeted Natanz Uranium enrichment facility this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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German Military's Costly Digital Overhaul Poses 'Danger' to Soldiers
A second field test of the Digitalization of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) project, which costs the equivalent of over $12B and aims to network vehicles, troops, and sensors to enhance command, had to be aborted last year due to critical failures, reports Welt. Deficiencies in the D-LBO project wer»»»
Russian Armed Forces Strike Ukraine's Infrastructure Facilities
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces struck energy and transportation infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery o»»»
Iran Says Its Natanz Nuclear Facility Has Been Hit in an Airstrike as War in Middle East Enters Week 4
Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit in an airstrike on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency Mizan reported. There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Natanz, Iran’s main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war a»»»
Report: UK PM Calls Meeting on Iran War’s Cost‑of‑Living Impact
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will next week convene an emergency meeting of senior ministers and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to discuss plans to help households with the soaring cost of living caused by the war in Iran, the Times reported on Saturday. A spokesperson for Starm»»»
Trump’s Peace Board Hands Hamas Disarmament Proposal, Sources Say
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has presented Hamas with a written proposal on how it could lay down its weapons, two sources said, a step the Palestinian movement has thus far refused to take as the US president pushes on with his plan for Gaza's future. The proposal, first reported by NPR, was subm»»»
Air Arabia issues travel advisory as UAE faces adverse weather
Air Arabia has issued a travel advisory as adverse weather is forecast across the UAE starting today and over the coming days. The airline said operations at Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah airports may be affected, potentially leading to flight delays or schedule changes. Stay updated: Get »»»
Socialist Party Launches Internal Reorganization Process Ahead of Local Restructuring
The has launched a nationwide reorganization of its internal structures this Saturday, as part of an assembly held in the coastal city of Durrës.Speaking at the event, Secretary-General announced that internal party elections will take place between March 21 and June 30, following a phased and stru»»»
The Islamic Resistance: We targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Marj site opposite the border town of Markaba with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Araghchi: No Ceasefire That Repeats Past Scenarios; Hormuz Open to Non-Aggressors
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed that Tehran will not accept any ceasefire formula that merely replicates the scenarios of the past year, insisting that his country will continue to exercise its legitimate right to self-defense “for as long as it takes and as long as necessary.”»»»
Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Artic challenge
BBC presenter Louise Minchin has been taken to hospital after contracting frostbite during an Artic adventure challenge. The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles (483km) in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. But little ove»»»
From sieges to extortion: Economy used as a pressure tool under deposed regime
Damascus, March 21 (SANA) Economic policies under the deposed regime were used as a primary tool of oppression against opponents, including traders and business owners, through a combination of sieges, supply disruptions and financial pressure. These measures extended beyond standard economic regul»»»
Iraq declares force majeure on oil fields as Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit exports
Baghdad, March 21 (SANA) Iraq has declared a state of “force majeure” on oil fields operated by foreign companies, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Military operations in the region have blocked navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, halting most Iraqi crude exp»»»
Healthcare: Door2Door professional meetings to be held next April in Abidjan
Tunis, March 21 (TAP) - Door2Door professional meetings on healthcare products will be held next April 23-25 in Abidjan, at the initiative of the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) in collaboration with the Tunisian Embassy in Abidjan. This...»»»
In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters
Kilpisjärvi, Finland: In a square hole carved out of the thick ice, two divers vanished into the depths of an Arctic lake, leaving nothing but bubbles at the surface. Returning 45 minutes later, Marta Lukasik tapped her fist on the top of her head -- a diver's signal that means "I'm ok." On the fro»»»
Israel, US Attack Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility, No Leaks Reported
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and the United States attacked the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran on Saturday, with no leaks reported, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said. "The Shahid Ahmad Rouchan [uranium] enrichment facility in Natanz was attacked this morning," the AEOI sai»»»
Authorities Order Remediation After Diesel Contamination Near Pyasachevo
Petroleum products in the soil, significantly exceeding the permissible levels, have been detected at the site of the train derailment near the village of Pyasachevo, Simeonovgrad municipality. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Haskovo has prepared and published on its website a»»»
Despite labor shortages, nearly quarter of companies in Kyrgyzstan ignore youth - | 24.KG
Around 25 percent of employers in Kyrgyzstan do not use targeted strategies to attract young people, despite a shortage of young professionals, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. According to the ministry, companies in Bishkek and Talas region are more actively engaged w»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes launched an attack targeting Bint Jbeil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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How Iran’s IRGC Rebooted Lebanon’s Hezbollah to Be Ready for War
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after it was mauled by Israel in 2024, plugging gaps with Iranian officers before restructuring the Lebanese group and laying plans for the war it is now waging in support of Tehran, two people familiar with these IRGC activiti»»»
Drone Attack Against Iraqi Intelligence Services in Baghdad
A drone attack targeted Iraqi intelligence services in an upscale residential neighborhood in central Baghdad on Saturday morning, a senior security official said. "A drone targeted the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in the Mansour district" at around 10:00 am local time (0»»»
IMF Says Gulf Buffers, Export Flexibility Can Absorb War Shock
The International Monetary Fund said that the economic impact of the ongoing conflict on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will depend on its duration, scope and intensity, with strong financial buffers and export flexibility expected to limit the fallout. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack noted tha»»»
Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills 2 as Ukraine Seeks to Move Forward Peace Talks
A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people, a Ukrainian official said, ahead of expected US-Ukraine talks. Zaporizhzhia regional head Ivan Fedorov said a man and a woman were killed and two children wounded when a Russian drone hit a private house on Saturday morn»»»
Dubai extends truck permits until further notice
Dubai's Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have extended the truck movement permit, allowing trucks to operate across Dubai roads around the clock until further notice, to support the logistics sector and ensure smooth supply chain operations. Airport Tunn»»»