‘We have to destroy Iran’s ability to launch missiles’, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the key to regional stability is eliminating Iran’s ability to launch missiles.
Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia’s seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
Palestinian Authority calls the bill a 'war crime' against Palestinians, says it breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention.
At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack
Nearly 6,000 people forced to flee, human rights group says, as it criticises ‘abandonment’ from authorities
At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region, significantly more than official estimates, a human rights group has said.
Police initially reported 16 dead and 10 injured, while a preliminary report from civil protection authorities suggested 17 had died and 19 were wounded.
Continue reading...Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war – AP News
- Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war AP News
- Key US ally blocks airspace to military flights over Iran, escalating standoff with Trump Fox News
- Spain Confirms Airspace Closed to U.S. Military Flights for Iran War WSJ
- Spain closes airspace to aircraft involved in Iran war, but US bases are being used in other ways EL PAÍS English
- Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war BBC
Iran Presses Houthis on Red Sea Shipping, Officials Say – Bloomberg.com
- Iran Presses Houthis on Red Sea Shipping, Officials Say Bloomberg.com
- The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut CNN
- Iran Looks to Houthis to Tip Scales in Red Sea Bloomberg.com
- Houthis Threaten Strait No 2 As Iran War Expands. What It Means For India NDTV
- Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb? Al Jazeera
Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocks US operation on Iran
Marco Rubio said it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies blocked the use of their bases for the US's war on Iran.
After Pope’s Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops – Barron’s
- After Pope's Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops Barron's
- Pope vs. Trump: Pontiff takes aim at U.S. policies Axios
- Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
- Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’ | Pope Leo XIV The Guardian
- Pope Leo opens Holy Week with plea for peace: No one can use Jesus to 'justify war' National Catholic Reporter
Ukraine Using Private Air Defense Teams To Protect Industry Against Russian Drones – The War Zone
- Ukraine Using Private Air Defense Teams To Protect Industry Against Russian Drones The War Zone
- Opinion | Ukraine’s drone army has done the incredible The Washington Post
- A Choice of Deadly Drones Is Only a Few Clicks Away for Ukrainian Troops The New York Times
- Air defence units of Ukrainian companies start intercepting drones, minister says Reuters
- Ukraine’s drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions Defense News
US embassy reopens in Venezuela months after Maduro abduction
The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, nearly three months after it abducted the former leader Nicolas Maduro.
Germany’s Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home – France 24
- Germany's Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home France 24
- Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns dw.com
- Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says BBC
- Germany's Merz says Berlin will work with Syria to return refugees Reuters
- Merz wants majority of Syrians out of Germany politico.eu
Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
Cardinal Parolin meets Israel’s ambassador, expresses regret over Holy Sepulchre incident – Vatican News
- Cardinal Parolin meets Israel’s ambassador, expresses regret over Holy Sepulchre incident Vatican News
- Catholic Leaders Barred From Jerusalem Holy Site on Palm Sunday The New York Times
- Palm Sunday: Cardinal Pizzaballa blocked by Israeli police from Holy Sepulchre as Pope Leo denounces war in Rome America Magazine
- Israel revealed its true colors after ugly Palm Sunday screw-up nypost.com
- Joint Press Release: Holy Monday, 30 March 2026 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation's fuel crisis.
Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups
Israel’s parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as discriminatory by European countries and rights groups.
The legislation makes the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank found guilty of intentionally carrying out deadly attacks deemed acts of terrorism by a military court.
Continue reading...What we know about attack on key Israeli oil refinery
Israeli authorities said they were containing a large fire at an oil refinery in Haifa after it was hit by debris.
French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.
Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon
It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Middle East visit a success, announces accords – Reuters
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Middle East visit a success, announces accords Reuters
- Zelensky Tours Bombarded Mideast in Search of New Rich Allies WSJ
- Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast The New York Times
- Zelensky hails 'historic' defence agreements with Gulf states France 24
- Zelenskyy arrives in Jordan to bolster security ties Al Jazeera