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Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show

Prime Minister Robert Golob's centre-left Freedom Movement won 28.5% of the votes while the right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party, or SDS, led by ex-premier Janez Jansa an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump had 28.1%

23 Mar 2026 9:15 am
Donald Trumps changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about U.S. war preparation

The U.S. President has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct threat against civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic

23 Mar 2026 6:59 am
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in month

Some 72,000 customers in the capital, among them five hospitals, had electricity again early on March 22 according to a report from the state-run Electric Union and the Ministry of Energy and Mines

23 Mar 2026 6:45 am
Brazils Lula slams interference in previously colonised countries, without naming Trump

Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has slammed what he calls a renewed colonial push against developing nations at a summit in Colombia

22 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave

Saudi Arabia has come under attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the vast majority of which have been intercepted, authorities said

22 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Russia claims control of border village in Ukraine's Sumy region

The Russian army has been trying to establish a uffer zone in the Sumy region for months, making small, localised breakthroughs across the border

22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm
Scores hurt after Iranian missiles hit Israeli desert towns

Uri Shacham, the chief of staff of Israels ambulance service, said at least eight buildings were damaged by the missile, which left a crater not far from the apartment blocks

22 Mar 2026 9:52 pm
As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gors visit to Colombo and Maldives expected to strengthen U.S. regional role, all eyes on future trips to Pakistan-Afghanistan

22 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right

At stake is Slovenias domestic and foreign agenda, where the outgoing government had focused on social and health reforms but delivered mixed results

22 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile attack, claims U.S.-Israel fighting for entire world

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the southern Israeli city of Arad which faced Iranian missile strikes on March 21, 2026 evening when he also said his country and the U.S. are fighting together on behalf of everyone

22 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank

The violence came as Israels government presses ahead with new settlements in the occupied West Bank

22 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Blasts heard, sirens in Jerusalem after Iran missile alerts

The army issued several alerts saying it had identified that missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel

22 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Donald Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of U.S. Independence

The 24-karat gold coin, portraying Mr. Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be only the second time a living President has featured on a coin

22 Mar 2026 10:52 am
U.K. nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions: reports

HMS Anson, armed with Tomahawk Block IV missiles and Spearfish torpedoes, left Perth earlier this month and travelled roughly 5,500 miles to the region, the Daily Mail said

22 Mar 2026 10:40 am
Tucker Carlson | Voice of America

The American conservative commentator, who says his worldview is shaped by his Christian faith, has emerged as one of the most influential critics of U.S. interventionist foreign policy, Washingtons support for Tel Aviv, and, more specifically, Israels war in Palestine and the ongoing U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

22 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants

The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

22 Mar 2026 10:04 am
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, says Foreign Minister Motegi

Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, Mr. Motegi said

22 Mar 2026 9:37 am
Saudi Arabia reports three ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area

One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area, a spokesperson for the Ministry posted on social media

22 Mar 2026 9:24 am
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label

The latest album, ARIRANG, released on Friday (March 20, 206), is billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean identity. It sold nearly four million copies on its first day, according to the label

22 Mar 2026 8:37 am
Qatar helicopter crashes after 'technical malfunction': Ministry

A Qatari helicopter had a technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State, says Qatar's Defence Ministry

22 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Iran's death toll in war now over 1,500: State broadcaster

The U.S. and Israel have offered shifting rationales for the war, from hoping to foment an uprising that topples Iran's leadership to eliminating its nuclear and missile programmes and its support for armed proxies.

22 Mar 2026 8:30 am
Iran army says will target energy, desalination infrastructure after U.S. threats

If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is violated by the enemy, all energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure belonging to the U.S. and the regime in the region will be targeted, says Iranian military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya

22 Mar 2026 7:27 am
ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

President Donald Trump says hell order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security

22 Mar 2026 7:22 am
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? | Explained

Why is the ground offensive concentrated in southern Lebanon? Why has Israel carried out several attacks against Hezbollah in the past and why does it want to dismantle the Shia militant group? What does it want to achieve?

22 Mar 2026 7:06 am
Cuba announces second nationwide blackout in less than a week

A otal disconnection of the national electricity system took place, the Energy Ministry said in a post on X, adding that work had begun to restore power.

22 Mar 2026 6:52 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Israeli officials said that Iranian forces had for the first time fired long-range missiles, expanding the risk of attacks beyond West Asia, even as an Iranian strike injured dozens of people not far from Israels nuclear site.

22 Mar 2026 6:39 am
64 killed in attack on Sudan healthcare facility: WHO

13 children among 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital, says WHO chief

22 Mar 2026 4:58 am
21 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Safety of Indians living in UAE is a 'priority': Envoy

UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali said PM Modi called the UAE President before any resolution was drafted and before any multilateral statement

21 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
Trumps Cuba actions: from blockade to asphyxiation

Cubas dependence on oil is structural: it accounts for 83% of total power generation, while oil products make up 56% of total energy consumption by industry, transport, agriculture, and households

21 Mar 2026 6:34 pm
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2 as Ukraine seeks to move forward peace talks

Trilateral talks involving Russia, which have yet to produce any breakthrough on key issues, have been on ice while the Iran war has dominated international attention

21 Mar 2026 4:42 pm
U.S., Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility: Iran atomic energy organisation

Following the criminal attacks by the United States and the usurping Zionist regime against our country, the Natanz enrichment complex was targeted this morning, says Iran atomic energy organisation

21 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
International Day of Forests 2026 | Theme, significance and economic importance of forest ecosystems

Forests and Economies has been selected as the theme for International Day of Forests 2026, highlighting the role of forests in supporting livelihoods and generating economic opportunities across sectors

21 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut as U.S. sends Marines to West Asia

More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28

21 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow

State news agency Tass reported that 283 drones in total had been intercepted, according to Russia's Defence Ministry

21 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, say reports

Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, Mr. Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview

21 Mar 2026 9:12 am
U.S. says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues

Airlines and travel groups fear absences among the 50,000 Transportation Security Administration airport security officers could increase again this weekend

21 Mar 2026 7:42 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis

21 Mar 2026 7:11 am
U.S. judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

The U.S. Government said policy necessary for national security; Judge says public should have access to information from different perspectives

21 Mar 2026 6:42 am
U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

This was the third time the U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks

21 Mar 2026 5:31 am
Pentagon to adopt Palantir AIas core U.S. military system, memo says

Palantir says its software does not make lethal decisions and humans remain responsible for selecting and approving targets

21 Mar 2026 5:18 am
Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

Demand was particularly strong for those loading at U.S. ports

21 Mar 2026 4:52 am
At least 10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

Another 59 people suffered injuries, with 25 in a critical condition, an official said

21 Mar 2026 4:44 am
U.S. strike against alleged drug smugglers in eastern Pacific kills two, Coast Guard says

The survivor and remains were transferred to the Costa Rican Coast Guard, a Coast Guard spokesperson said

21 Mar 2026 12:44 am
Czechs investigate fire at warehouse after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

The company had previously said it was planning to open a center to develop and produce drones and train personnel in cooperation with Israeli Elbit Systems, a military technology company

20 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Abu Dhabi police arrest over 100 for filming, posting 'misleading' information during war

Similar measures have been taken across the Gulf as Iran hits U.S. assets but also civilian infrastructure including landmarks, oil and gas facilities, airports and residential areas

20 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow'

Israel said it had confirmed that Ismaeil Ahmadi, the chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force, was eliminated in a strike earlier this week that also killed its top commander

20 Mar 2026 10:25 pm