Washington: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president. US media reported that Mueller died late Friday, citing a family statement, but did not specify a loc»»»

After three weeks of war, the Trump administration has begun initial discussions on the next phase and what peace talks with Iran might look like, a U.S. official and a source with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" the war, though U.S. o»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said Saturday that "the Northern Command has approved plans to continue the fighting" against Hezbollah. "There will be no more containment, only initiative and attack," Zamir said. "We won't return to the policy of (fighting) rounds and limited escalation in Lebanon a»»»

Investment funds, international hotel chains and developers active across Central and South-Eastern Europe will gather in Bucharest on April 2, 2026, for the second edition of the Hospitality Business Forum (HBF), an event dedicated to investments, transactions and development in the hospitality in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Dimona versus Natanz: Iran Imposes New Deterrence Formula on ‘Israel’ 21-03-2026 20:47 PM The Iranian Armed Forces responded forcefully to »»»

Police bodycam footage showing Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest in New York has been released. The pop star had previously sued the Village of Sag Harbor to prevent the release of the video, but ultimately reached a settlement allowing for its release on Friday. Timberlake was arrested»»»

Dubai: Three people have died and more than 40 others were rescued after heavy rains swept across parts of Oman, flooding valleys and disrupting transport routes, as authorities warned that unstable weather could continue into the coming days. Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said emerg»»»

US President Donald Trump has gloated over the death of Robert Mueller, a key figure behind the Russiagate probe, stating he will no longer be able to “hurt innocent people.” Mueller, who led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013, passed away on Saturday, aged 81. Between 2017»»»

Nikolay Patrushev, assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, has a stark assessment of the Iran war as it begins to ripple far beyond the Middle East. With shipping disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets under strain, and maritime security deteriorating, the consequences are »»»

Robert Mueller, the former special counsel whose investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election defined much of Donald Trump's first term in office, has died. He was 81. The cause of death was not immediately known. CBS News, the BBC US partner, confirmed his death. Mueller»»»

Allbania’s ruling Socialist Party has unveiled a sweeping reorganization of its political leadership across the country, with Prime Minister Edi Rama signaling a renewed push to strengthen party structures ahead of upcoming challenges.The changes, announced during a party assembly, introduce a new »»»

Dubai: Iran’s attempt to strike the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia — a remote island nearly 4,000km away — is raising new doubts over how far Tehran’s missiles can reach, and how widely it may be willing to strike. The move comes amid escalating rhetoric from Tehran. Iran’s top military spokes»»»

Britain is to welcome the world's first Minecraft roller-coaster and attractions with the opening of "Minecraft World" in 2027, the studio behind the video game announced Saturday. "Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios have today announced Minecraft World, the world's first fully immersive Mine»»»

Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada on Saturday slammed growing "terror" by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after a surge in deadly attacks. Since the start of March, six Palestinians have been shot dead in settler attacks in the West Bank, according to »»»

Iran was "unsuccessful" in targeting the joint UK-US Indian Ocean military base at Diego Garcia, a UK official source confirmed to AFP on Saturday, after the Wall Street Journal reported Tehran fired two ballistic missiles at it. Diego Garcia, which is around 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Ira»»»

Britain will not be using its bases in Cyprus for any offensive action in the Iran crisis, the Cypriot government spokesperson said on Saturday, citing a phone call between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nikos ‌Christodoulides. "The British ‌Prime Minister reiterated ... »»»

Baghdad: An Iraqi security source revealed today that two individuals were injured following the explosion of a suicide drone west of the capital, Baghdad. The source explained that a drone crashed and detonated in the Abu Ghraib district, resulting in varying degrees of injuries to two civilians w»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its air defence systems are responding to new missiles and drones launched from Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. The alert does not specify exact locations, but all residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow official safety instru»»»

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, participants saw multiple winners take home cash prizes, although the top jackpot has remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260321, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 19, 2, 25, 18, and 15, while the winning num»»»

Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic UK-US military base. Britain condemned “Iran’s reckless attacks” after the unsuccessful attempt to hit the base. It’s unclear how close the missiles came to the island, which is about 2,500 miles (4,000 k»»»

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During almost three weeks of war in Lebanon, British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has had no respite, telling AFP he has been working "against the clock" to save children wounded in Israeli bombardment. At the American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of the capital's main hospital»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the brotherly Republic of Korea following the fire that broke out at an automotive parts factory in the city of Daejeon, which resulted in a number of fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its si»»»

A federal judge has blocked the Department of Defense's policy on how journalists access the Pentagon, finding that it violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the US Constitution. District Judge Paul L Friedman ruled in favour of The New York Times, which had sued the department after it enacted»»»

Thousands of people in Hawaii have been told to evacuate their homes as the US state suffered its worst flooding in decades. It is the second severe storm to hit the archipelago in the last week, causing damage that could exceed $1 billion (£745m), according to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. More »»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the United Nations was ready to contribute to efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and ensuring the protection of the vital Strait of Hormuz. He explained that the UN had previously played a key role in facilitating t»»»

New Delhi: India has blocked the release of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a film about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces, the movie's distributor told AFP on Saturday. The Oscar-nominated docudrama by French-Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania recounts the real-life de»»»

Brighton, United Kingdom: Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season. Arne Slot's men came into the match on the sunny south coast in buoyant mood after hammering Galatasaray 4-0 in midweek to »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow does not currently see any US commitment to respecting Russia's interests, with Washington attempting to push Moscow out of all energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "We are being pushed out of all global energy markets. Eventually, only »»»

The Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest Muslim sites in Jerusalem, has been kept closed by the Israeli authorities, despite Muslims all over the world marking Eid al-Fitr, the final Friday of Ramadan. The compound was closed over the Iran war, and worshipers have not been allowed to mark the holiday»»»

A federal judge ruled against the Pentagon's press policy in a suit filed by the New York Times. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A federal judge struck down the Department of Defense's policy that led to the ouster of most journalists from the Pentagon last fall a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated its call for motorists to adhere to regulations governing vehicle noise levels. In a press statement posted on social media, the ministry emphasized that all vehicles including cars and motorcycles are subject to the same noise regulations,»»»

A huge stash of illicit tobacco products was uncovered by the police’s Organized Crime division of Northern Greece on Friday, in a raid that led to the arrest of two men believed to be the ring leaders. The two suspects, aged 52 and 41, were charged on suspicion of forming a criminal organization, »»»

A 19-year-old arrested for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, on March 12 was sent to pretrial detention following his testimony on Saturday. He is charged with gang membership, aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm and possession of »»»

Jinja: 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 nothing a»»»

TEHRAN — Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.Iran's supreme leader traditionally leads Eid prayers but Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, wh»»»

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes Saturday for the Persian New Year, Nowruz, to Iran's leaders and its people, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight the Middle East war. "Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republ»»»

Canada, the only non-European country participating in the EU’s SAFE defense financing mechanism, is seeking a stronger presence in Poland’s defense market. Export Development Canada has announced up to USD 1 bln in support for potential exports of defense and aerospace goods and services to Poland»»»

Europe is accelerating work on a digital euro to reduce dependence on U.S. payment giants and strengthen control over its financial system. Currently, much of Europe’s payment infrastructure relies on companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, raising concerns about external influence and vulnera»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE authorities have warned motorists and residents to exercise caution during rainy weather, stressing strict penalties for unsafe behaviour near flood-prone areas and emergency response zones. The Ministry of Interior urged the public to avoid gathering near valleys, dams and flood cha»»»

Taipei: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Saturday two nuclear power plants "meet the conditions for reactivation", as the energy import-dependent island moves to strengthen its domestic power generation capacity. Taiwan relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs, i»»»

Seoul: Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to»»»

Today, President Sadyr Japarov, as part of a working visit to Naryn region, took part in the opening ceremony of the new building of the city’s Internal Affairs Department. The presidential press service reported. According to it, the head of state recalled that the Internal Affairs Department, whi»»»

Hungary has again vetoed a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan package to Ukraine, while Slovakia has accused Kiev of “playing cat and mouse” with the bloc over its reluctance to resume the flow of Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava via the Druzhba pipeline. During a summit in Brussels on March »»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov addressed the party’s supporters at the launch of its election campaign, in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Saturday, saying, "For us, nothing is impossible. For a person with a free spirit who wants to live freely, there are no unattainab»»»

Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to the ri»»»

Rome: Two Italian anarchists were killed in an explosion at a cabin on the outskirts of Rome, apparently while making a bomb, media reports said Saturday. The couple, named as Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, died Friday while preparing a protest meant to draw attention to the fate of jai»»»

A festive celebration of Nooruz was held on the country’s main Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. On behalf of the President, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan and visitors to the capital on the s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The attack on the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran is a blatant violation of international law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Israel and the United State»»»