- Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iran strikes aluminium plants Reuters
- Bahrain aluminum giant says Iranian attack targeted its facility CNBC
- Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on UAE, Bahrain aluminium facilities Al Jazeera
- Major U.A.E. Aluminum Plant Damaged in Iranian Strike WSJ
- Emirates Global Aluminium Says Smelter Site Damaged in Attack Bloomberg.com
India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
No Kings rally in St. Paul draws 100,000, speakers praise Minnesota’s ICE resistance – Bring Me The News
- No Kings rally in St. Paul draws 100,000, speakers praise Minnesota’s ICE resistance Bring Me The News
- Minnesota No Kings protest: 100,000 rally at State Capitol as midterms approach FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Bruce Springsteen delivers fiery performance at No Kings protest USA Today
- Minnesota State Patrol estimates 100k attended No Kings protest Star Tribune
- Minnesotans, businesses speak on importance and impact of No Kings rally 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens – BBC
- Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens BBC
- Egypt to slow down some state projects for two months amid Iran war, prime minister says Reuters
- Egypt imposes emergency measures to save fuel Financial Times
- Eye on Africa - Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs France 24
- Luxor exempted from government’s decree on early closure of public, tourist shops Egypt Today
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen preformed to crowds.
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Islamabad's diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.
Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.
James Tolkan, known for his roles in Top Gun and Back to the Future, dies aged 94
Tolkan, known for portraying authoritarian figures, died ‘peacefully’ in Lake Placid, New York, his agent said
James Tolkan, known for his roles as an authoritarian figure in the Back to the Future and Top Gun films, has died. He was 94.
Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. A brief obituary published on the Back to the Future website said Tolkan died “peacefully”, but no cause of death was given.
Continue reading...Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates – France 24
- Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates France 24
- Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks The New York Times
- Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan Reuters
- A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes AP News
- Iran war: Houthis claim 2nd attack on Israel in 24 hours DW.com
Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster – CNN
- Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster CNN
- Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say The New York Times
- Hundreds of mourners gather in pouring rain for funerals of Lebanon journalists Sky News
- Lebanon condemns ‘blatant war crime’ after Israel kills three journalists The Guardian
- Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters BBC
Noelia Castillo Ramos Encouraged by Dad to Walk in Heartbreaking Video Before Death – TMZ
- Noelia Castillo Ramos Encouraged by Dad to Walk in Heartbreaking Video Before Death TMZ
- She spent 20 months battling to die under a euthanasia law. On Thursday, Spain let her CNN
- Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics BBC
- Noelia Castillo Ramos Dies in Spain After Winning Right to End Her Life The New York Times
- There’s nothing merciful about Noelia Castillo’s death The Spectator
Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school
Teenager alleged she faced racism from teacher who told her to ‘go back to her country’ for refusing to stand for pledge of allegiance
A Palestinian middle school student in Michigan who was publicly admonished for refusing to stand for the pledge of allegiance as part of a personal protest against the war on Gaza has settled with her school district following a lawsuit around her first amendment free speech rights.
The teenager, identified as DK in court documents, said she faced racism from a teacher at the West Middle school in Canton, Michigan, after she did not participate in the pledge. The teacher reportedly told DK to “go back to her country”, Fox 2 Detroit reported.
Continue reading...Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes
Thick, black smoke rose from Kuwait International Airport Saturday after suspected Iranian drone strikes caused damage.
Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?
Gulf nations seek new defence partnerships as Iran war escalates.
Sugar high(st): more than twelve tons of KitKat’s ‘new chocolate range’ stolen in Italy
Thieves made a break for 413,793 units of the company’s new F1 line bars which could cause shortage before Easter
A large shipment of KitKat candy bars was stolen while in transit to distributors, a major candy crime right before the Easter holiday that could cause shortages for customers.
The truck carrying 413,793 units of a “new chocolate range”, about 12 tons of chocolate bars, was pilfered while driving through Europe on 26 March, Agence France-Presse reported.
Continue reading...Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Arrests come days after force announced U-turn, saying that despite High Court ruling, 'terror' ban remains in place.