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The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices
The shortage comes just as planting season begins.
UNICEF says Iran war means more children will suffer in Somalia
The war has disrupted supplies and sent fuel costs soaring.
Mongolian PM submits resignation letter
ULAN BATOR, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar has submitted a resignation letter to the governing board of the ruling Mongolian People's Party, local media reported on Friday, citing Yangug
Feature: Forging connections: young artists unite at SCO Youth Delphic Games
BISHKEK, March 27 (Xinhua) -- In the exhibition hall at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts, young artists immerse themselves in their crafts: oil paints bloom on wooden trays, hammers and nails dance across leather, and clay takes shape beneath skillful
What to know about key fissures between Hezbollah, Lebanese gov't amid ongoing Israeli strikes
CAIRO, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Spillover from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has sparked renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, underscoring the growing rift between the Lebanese government and the armed group. Since Hezbollah entered the confrontation on
Uzbekistan sees increasing real estate transactions in 2025
TASHKENT, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Real estate transactions in Uzbekistan rose 15.8 percent on a yearly basis to reach 319,500 in 2025, the
Iranian FM says over 600 schools damaged amid U.S.-Israeli strikes
GENEVA, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that more than 600 schools across Iran have been demolished or damaged since the United States and Israel launched military actions against the country on Feb. 28, with
Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco
The visit includes a private meeting with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene.
Landslips triggered by heavy rainfall kill at least 20 people in Tanzania
In Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed. Flooding events have affected 21 counties and at least two rivers have burst their banks since heavy rains started earlier this month. ...
UNICEF says 370,000 children displaced in Lebanon
More than 370,000 children have been forced from their homes
Man sentenced to prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump
A Russian man was sentenced
Israel warns attacks on Iran ‘will escalate and expand’ as Trump claims advances in ceasefire talks
Israel threatened to “escalate and
Havana on edge again: How a Russian tanker, US blockade, and a fuel-starved island are pushing Cuba back into Cold War shadows
A Russian-flagged tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying an estimated 730,000 barrels of crude, is closing in on Cuba even as the United States tightens its de facto oil blockade on the island. Washington is weighing its options, with the possibility of
The time has arrived for the USMNT to end its Euro curse at the World Cup
The USA has a dismal World Cup record against European opponents - and the chance to change it ...
Spiking Diesel Prices Mean Everything Will Get More Expensive
Diesel has climbed faster than gasoline this month, directly hitting businesses, from brewers to trucking companies. Those higher costs are likely to make their way into consumer prices. ...
A 14-year-old running for governor is the 1st teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
STOWE, Vt. —
Volkswagen's plan to make parts for Israel's missile defence Iron Dome triggers irony posts on ...
Under the proposed deal,
Islamification of the West: Muslims are simply doing what Muslims have always done
Please share our story! Last year, Raymond Ibrahim explained what the concept of ribat is, both historically and today.
USA Helps Iran Make Good Profit from Oil Exports
Iran is currently earning around $139 million per day from sales of its Iran Light crude, according
Israeli Mayor’s Outburst Signals Crisis as Northern Front Burns
The system showed cracks where it was once considered unbreakable. While officials in Tel Aviv present charts of success, northern
Xinhua Headlines: China's narrative of economic resilience, technological advancement takes center stage at Boao Forum
BOAO, China, March 27 (Xinhua) -- As the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 draws to a close on Friday in Boao, a coastal town in south China's Hainan province, it leaves behind a legacy of shared insights and renewed commitment to cooperation in
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
From cosmic coupling to nappies' fragrant afterlifeYour weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. ...
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital to continue serving his 27-year sentence from home
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital to continue serving his 27-year sentence from home. ...
Pakistan resumes deportation of Afghan refugees through Torkham border
Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has resumed deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees through the Torkham border after the border was reopened for one-way pedestrian movement after its month-long closure due to clashes between Kabul and Islamabad, local
US warns of China-linked campus threats
Washington, March 27 (IANS) US lawmakers warned that foreign actors, including those linked to China, are targeting American universities for espionage and influence. At a House hearing, Chairman Tim Walberg said adversaries are exploiting open academic
Norway, Belgium sign agreement on cross-border CO2 transport
Oslo, March 27 (IANS) Norway and Belgium signed an agreement aimed at facilitating infrastructure for the transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. According to a press release issued by the Norwegian
US moves to overhaul military IT systems
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The Pentagon is pushing to overhaul its information technology systems. Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hurt military readiness. Defence Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House