Trump says US in negotiations with Iran ‘right now’
Doha, Qatar: The US president says that negotiations with Iran to end the war are under way “right now”, claiming Tehran wants to make a deal “so badly,” according to Al Jazeera. “We’re in negotiations right now,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, saying that Vice President JD Vance, Secreta»»»
Turkish Defense Minister receives Qatari Ambassador, Military officials
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey, HE Yaşar Güler received Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkey, HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Henzab along with Head of the International Military Cooperation Authority, Maj. Gen (Air) Mohammed Rashid Al-Shahwa»»»
Trump’s Approval Hits New 36% Low as Fuel Prices Surge amid Iran War, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed 36% of Ameri»»»
Trump says Iran gave US 'gift' linked to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran gave him a "very big present" related to the Strait of Hormuz, boosting his confidence that he was talking to the right people in Tehran to end the war. The cryptic announcement came a day after Trump unexpectedly postponed threatened attacks on Ir»»»
Zionist media: 3 injuries in missile fire at central ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted the enemy’s artillery emplacement in the settlement of Dishon with a rocket barrage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Woman killed in northern Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon
Israeli emergency services said a woman was killed in the north of the country on Tuesday following rocket fire from Lebanon, where Israeli forces are fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah. "Following a launch toward northern Israel... teams are reporting a woman of about 30 with no signs of life and seve»»»
What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow passage whose closure has caused the price of oil to spike across the world - or face the wrath of the US in the shape of attacks on its power plants. Hours before it was due to expire on Monday, the US preside»»»
Israeli army says plans in Iran, Lebanon unchanged regardless of talks
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it was operating "according to an unchanged plan" in Iran and Lebanon, regardless of any talks aimed at reaching an agreement to end the hostilities. "Regarding this or that agreement, we are currently operating according to an unchanged plan," military spo»»»
Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
US President Donald Trump's dramatic description of "very strong talks" with Iran suggested the door to diplomacy has been flung open for what he said could be "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". But Iran almost immediately denied that talks had begun - and so f»»»
GOP senators: Trump on board with DHS funding plan - UPI.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said "discussions have been very positive and productive" toward funding the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is willing to accept a Homeland Security funding plan that exclu»»»
Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations
Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday, as the Middle East war showed no sign of de-escalation despite U.S. President Donald Trump signaling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict. The war, sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that killed its supreme leader, has upended global energy»»»
Tunisia categorically rejects "disguised resettlement of irregular migrants" at UNHCR
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - Tunisia categorically rejected, on Tuesday in Geneva, "the disguised resettlement of irregular migrants" and condemned any political instrumentalisation of victims' suffering, during the opening session of the 95th session...»»»
Trump Claims US Talking With 'Right People' in Iran, Says Iranians Want Deal 'Badly'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is having conversations with the "right people" in Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday, adding that Iranians are "badly" after a deal. "The [Iranian] leaders are all gone. Nobody knows who to talk to. But we're actually talking to the right pe»»»
Israeli army says Iranian missile fell in Keserwan on Tuesday
The Israeli military said a ballistic missile launched from Iran fell in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, as the Middle East war dragged into its fourth week. "Following an assessment and based on the data available to the IDF (Israeli army), alongside the launches carried out toward the State of Isr»»»
Falih al-Fayadh, a ‘Cunning’ Player Who Survived Saddam and the US
Despite his “modest and calm” appearance, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces chief Falih al-Fayadh is widely seen, including by rivals, as a “cunning” operator with a keen ability to seize opportunities and wage “fierce” battles against his opponents, traits that have kept him in power for more tha»»»
Greece Hosts Event in Solidarity with Axis of Resistance
Anti-Imperialist Front organized a crowded event in solidarity with the Resistance in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen against the US imperialism and Zionism. Hezbollah Educational Mobilization official, Dr. Ali Al-Hajj Hasan, was among the participants. Hezbollah official underlined the importan»»»
Israeli Army Says Strike Killed Lebanese Member of Iran’s Quds Force
Israel announced on Tuesday that a strike it carried out near Beirut the day before killed a member of Iran's Quds Force, who a Lebanese security source said had survived a previous attack in the same area. On Monday Israel struck an apartment in Hazmieh, an upscale town overlooking Beirut and near»»»
Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure
With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»
Kenya Airways sees boost from Middle East conflict
Nairobi: Kenya's national carrier has seen passenger numbers jump by nearly a third and cargo up more than 250 percent during the Mideast war, its CEO said Tuesday. The war between the United States and Iran, now in its fourth week, has sent shockwaves through global markets, with fuel prices soari»»»
From Berlin to Tokyo: Industrial giants face inflationary wave amid Hormuz tensions
Capitals, March 24 (SANA) As the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is in its 25th day, the circle of impact is widening to strike at the core of the global economy. Severe disruptions in energy supplies and a rapid acceleration in prices are creating a volatile environme»»»
Withdrawing approval of Iranian Ambassador, not equal to cutting ties with Iran
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the decision to withdraw approval for the accreditation of Iranian Ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani does not constitute a severing of diplomatic relations with Tehran. In its statement on Tuesday, the Ministry said that the »»»
Pakistan proposes hosting U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad - UPI.com
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the 80th session of the General Debate at the United Nations Headquarters on September 26 in New York City. On Tuesday he said Islamabad could host negotiations between Iran and the United States. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March »»»
How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war
Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»
Pakistan says it is ready to host talks to end Middle East crisis
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Tuesday that his country is ready to host negotiations to end the crisis in the Middle East. In a post on his official X account, Sharif said: "Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the crisis in M»»»
Lebanon Orders Iran’s Ambassador to Leave Country, Drawing Hezbollah Condemnation
Lebanon's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation, giving him until Sunday to leave the country, drawing Hezbollah's condemnation. The ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires in Lebanon and info»»»
Pentagon considering sending US airborne troops to seize Iran’s key oil hub on Kharg island – NYT
Senior US military officials are looking into the possibility of deploying airborne troops to capture Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, the New York Times has reported, citing American defense sources. The US struck military targets on the island sitting around 25 kilom»»»
US 82nd Airborne Division Ordered to Deploy to Middle East - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, and members of his headquarters staff have received orders to deploy to the Middle East, Fox News reported on Tuesday. The Pentagon is considering sending the division to the region as part of a possible gro»»»
US-Israeli Attack on Iran Torpedoes Years of Nuclear Diplomacy Efforts - Russian Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran has nullified years of efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. "Our meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a s»»»
Profitability crisis hits Argentina’s dairy industry - UPI.com
In Argentina, higher-value-added products, including specialty cheeses, processed yogurts and desserts, have lost market share. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (UPI) -- Argentina, one of South America's leading milk producers, is facing a deep crisis in its dairy sec»»»
Blasts from intercepted Iranian missile rattle Keserwan, causing panic
Explosions rocked several areas north of Beirut that have so far been spared in the ongoing Israeli war, according to residents and local media, with a military official saying the blasts likely came from an intercepted Iranian missile. Footage broadcast by the local LBCI channel in the coastal tow»»»
Hezbollah calls on authorities to 'immediately reverse' Iran ambassador's expulsion
Hezbollah on Tuesday called the decision by Lebanon's foreign ministry to expel the newly appointed Iranian ambassador a "sin", and demanded the authorities "immediately reverse" the move. "Hezbollah calls on the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister to demand that the Minister of Foreig»»»
Pakistan Willing to Host Peace Talks to End US-Israeli War on Iran
Pakistan's prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the US and Iran on ending the war in the Gulf, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, saying there had been "productive" talks. In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sa»»»
Rubio to testify against longtime friend in Florida lobbying case - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify today against his friend, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify Tuesday against his longtime friend who is facing charges of »»»
Gallup poll says U.S. workers struggling, engagement lowest in decade - UPI.com
Teachers and students form a picket line outside Dolores Huerta Elementary School in San Francisco on Feb. 10. Workers are feeling less engaged than at any other point in the last decade while their sense of struggling in the workplace is the worst it has ever been, a new Gallup poll says. File Pho»»»
Oil traders placed $580 million in bets 15 minutes before Trump’s Iran talks post, the FT says
Oil traders placed more than half a billion dollars in bets minutes before US President Donald Trump announced “productive” talks with Iran on Monday, the Financial Times has reported. A burst of activity followed by a sharp price drop has raised questions about possible advance knowledge among mar»»»
US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year
The Taliban has freed an American citizen after more than a year in captivity, amid pressure from President Donald Trump's administration. Dennis Walter Coyle, 64, who was living in Afghanistan working as a language researcher, according to his family, was arrested in January 2025. In a statement p»»»
Oil price hikes as White House says plans for Iran talks still 'fluid' - UPI.com
The price of oil rebounded to $103 per barrel on Tuesday as hopes for de-escalation in the Iran war faded after Washington said the situation remained "fluid," Tehran denied there had been any negotiations and an explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas directly impacted wholesale gasoline a»»»
Widespread Russian missile, drone attacks kill at least 5 in Ukraine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The site of a Russian drone strike on a five-story residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 3. Russia launched more missile and drone strikes in 11 regions of Ukraine Tuesday, targeting residential areas and killing at least five people. File Photo by Stringer/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- R»»»
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr appointed as the new secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE carries out over 8,000 inspections across market to protect consumers
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with local economic development departments, carried out 8,168 inspection campaigns across markets nationwide between February 28 and March 18, issuing 729 warnings and imposing 216 fines ranging from Dh2,000 to Dh200,000. Sign up for o»»»
Rapid Expansion of Conflict Space Causing Concern - Russia's Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The rapid expansion of conflict space, involving the entire regions, is causing concern, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "Overall, the rapid expansion of the conflict space, involving new countries and entire regions, as has happened over the past year, is»»»
Bulgarian Navy Destroyed 9 Sea Mines in the Black Sea Since Ukraine War Began
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the Bulgarian Navy has neutralized a total of nine sea mines in the country’s Black Sea waters, highlighting the ongoing risks to maritime navigation, BGNES reported. The service continues to carry out constant mine countermeasure operations both independently»»»
Iran warns it will mine the Persian Gulf to deter possible US ground invasion
In response to reports that the US is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East ahead of a possible ground incursion into Iran, the country’s National Defense Council has warned it could seed the Persian Gulf with mines in retaliation. In the second week of the war on Iran, US Central Comman»»»
Bulgaria Is (Was) Iran's Top Eastern European Trade Partner
Bulgaria stands out as one of Iran's key trading partners within the European Union, particularly among its Eastern European members, according to BGNES. In overall trade with Iran, Bulgaria ranked seventh in 2025, with a total trade volume of 172.2 million euros, trailing only behind Germany, Ital»»»
Transparency in war spending lacks as Pentagon asks for $200 billion - UPI.com
1 of 5 | US President Donald Trump speaks with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense and John D. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas»»»
Dubai's KHDA confirms distance learning till April 3, school reopening requests will be reviewed
Dubai: Dubai's school regulator has reaffirmed that all private educational institutions in the emirate must continue distance learning until Friday, April 3, even as some major school groups have already begun applying to return to campus earlier. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHD»»»
Jazeera reroutes food via Saudi to keep Kuwait stocked
Dubai: Jazeera Airways has set up an alternative supply route into Kuwait to keep essential food items flowing amid ongoing regional disruption, marking a shift in how airlines are adapting to pressure on traditional logistics channels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»
Berri hopeful as Iran reportedly says any US-Israel deal will include Lebanon
Iran has informed leaders in Beirut of a “clear pledge” to include Lebanon in any deal that ends the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, well-informed Lebanese sources revealed to Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The sources said that Lebanese officials were told through "non-diplomatic" chann»»»