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• Comer: ICE presence at airports will "drive Democrats crazy."
  House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) praised President Trump's decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports across the country this week to address …
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T16:24:56Z
• Iranian missiles intercepted over Lebanon were targeting Hamaat air base — portal
  No official statements from the authorities regarding the interception of the Iranian missiles in Lebanese airspace have been issued
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T16:24:13Z
• Crisis-Struck Philippines Reportedly Buys Russian Oil For First Time in 5 Years
  Ship tracking data showed that the Sierra Leone-flagged tanker, Sara Sky, reached the Limay anchorage in Manila Bay on Monday afternoon.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-03-24T16:23:50Z
• Palantir Will No Longer Profit Off of New Yorkers’ Health Data
  A controversial multimillion-dollar deal between New York City’s public hospital system and military contractor Palantir, first reported by The Intercept, is coming to an end, according to recent te…
  The Intercept us 2026-03-24T16:23:25Z
• Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia
  The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.
  DW europe 2026-03-24T16:22:00Z
• Kosovo Stages Massacre Exhibition to Mark Anniversary of NATO Air Strikes
  An open-air exhibition in Pristina commemorates the 27th anniversary of NATO’s military intervention to end the Kosovo war and the ethnic cleansing of ethnic Albanians.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-03-24T16:21:15Z
• G7 leaders seek summits with Takaichi as they try to balance China, US ties
  Nikkei asia 2026-03-24T16:19:54Z
• US public health groups are calling for the dismissal of EPA chief Zeldin, claiming he "blatantly betrayed" the agency.
  Advocates claim that Lee Zeldin's EPA has weakened protections, reduced staff, and cut funding, putting public health at risk. Sign up for the Breaking News US email to receive newsletter alerts in yo…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T16:18:21Z
• Oil depot still on fire for second day following attack on Russian Primorsk port
  The oil depot at the port of Primorsk in the Leningrad region (Russia) has been on fire for a second day after the strike.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T16:18:00Z
• Europe cannot afford to leave Alzheimer’s patients behind
  With one of the fastest-aging populations in the world, Europe will never be this young again. By 2050, one in three Europeans will be 65 or older, an age when Alzheimer’s disease risk starts doubli…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T16:17:28Z
• King Charles to make first US state visit, address Congress next month
  England’s King Charles III will make his first state visit to Washington next month. As part of his visit, the king will address Congress in a joint meeting the week of April 27, according to two pe…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T16:15:39Z
• Marina collected 330 kilograms of material containing hydrocarbons from beaches in Veracruz; the cleanup effort covered a 15-kilometer stretch of coastline.
  Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) collected 330 kilograms of material contaminated with hydrocarbons on beaches in the municipality of Alvarado, Veracruz. The incident occurred when n…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T16:14:31Z
• United CEO Says TSA Agents Need to Get Paid Now
  United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby says security lines at airports have gotten longer in the last week, but he thinks the partial government shutdown is coming to an end…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T16:14:14Z
• Iran’s New Security Chief Is a Hard-Line Former Guards Commander
  Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed last week in an Israeli strike. He has a history of expanding the Guards’ reach into Iran’s politics.
  NYT us 2026-03-24T16:13:45Z
• UK defence firms are "bleeding cash" as a delayed spending plan leaves the industry in a state of "paralysis."
  Industry groups say a delay to the defence investment plan (DIP) is causing the UK to fall behind in the global race for funding. Defence manufacturers are going bankrupt, while others have been left …
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T16:13:13Z
• Girlguiding gives trans girls and women until September to leave
  Youth organisation says its belief in ‘dignity, respect and inclusion’ is unchanged but it ‘must operate lawfully’ Transgender girls and women who are part of Girlguiding groups have been give…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T16:12:12Z
• Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman pushed US to continue war against Iran as Tehran posed long-term threat: Report
  As per the New York Times report, Saudi's Prince Salman has been constantly speaking with Trump, asking him to continue war on Iran till government is uprooted
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T16:12:03Z
• Qatari energy firm declares force majeure on LNG contracts with S. Korea, China, Italy, Belgium: reports
  WASHINGTON, March 23 (Yonhap) -- A Qatari state-owned energy company on Tuesday ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T16:10:59Z
• A new alert has been issued for coastal flooding along the national coastline, effective from Tuesday to Friday.
  A new alert for high waves is in effect for much of the country's coastline, with the alert beginning in some areas this Tuesday, March 24th, and extending until Friday, March 27th. The information wa…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T16:09:45Z
• Democrats rip detention of distraught woman at San Francisco airport
  Democratic lawmakers on Monday slammed the detainment of two individuals by federal immigration officers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an incident that occurred before officers were de…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T16:09:38Z
• Severe flooding is impacting Hawaii as electricity is being restored and evacuation orders are being lifted.
  Heavy rainfall-induced flooding has impacted the Hawaiian islands since March 20th, causing mass evacuations and widespread power outages, with damage to critical infrastructure. Local and federal aut…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T16:09:31Z
• Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
  Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal.
  DW europe 2026-03-24T16:08:00Z
• Pentagon correspondents push back on ‘unconstitutional’ press restrictions
  Spokesperson says New York Times ‘will be going back to court’ after defense department hastily announces new arrangement Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your in…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T16:07:40Z
• 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine
  In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he intends to return to his country, days after resurfacing in Washington following nearly two months in hiding in Uganda. "I a…
  France 24 europe 2026-03-24T16:06:59Z
• NGOs are raising concerns about the lack of clarity in the appointment process for the Attorney General and the Public Defender.
  Several Venezuelan civil society organizations have issued a statement expressing deep concern regarding the selection processes for the heads of the Attorney General's Office and the Public Defender'…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-03-24T16:06:18Z
• President Kast responds to criticism regarding the historic increase in fuel prices.
  The leader stated that "today, those who are criticizing did not have the responsibility to protect the public treasury. When they faced a complex situation, such as another limited war between Russia…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T16:05:08Z
• Jon Stewart mocks Trump's comments on Iran talks: "It's sounding like bull---."
  Comedian Jon Stewart criticized President Trump for comments he made about talks with Iran, saying they sounded "like bulls---." "So, you didn't even talk to them?" Stewart mockingly said on "The Dail…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T16:04:51Z
• The Cuban crisis.
  Let us turn our attention to the very idea of the Cuban revolution: What does it represent? What is Cuba, fundamentally? Without a doubt, it is a failed system. The Cuban regime appears to have implem…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T16:04:16Z
• The woman who was Borges's fiancée, and who appeared on the blacklists of the dictatorship.
  Could Jorge Luis Borges have had a fiancée who was on the blacklists of the dictatorship? Is it possible that the writer – the one who dined with Jorge Rafael Videla, the staunch anti-Peronist, the…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T16:02:35Z
• Europe needs to change mindset to prepare for war, top Danish general warns
  PARIS — European countries are not fully ready yet for war, Denmark’s chief of defense staff warned on Tuesday. “We have to change our mindset from diagnosis to delivery. We’re no longer very …
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T16:02:26Z
• Stage set for US-Iran talks in Pakistan as Sharif invites, Trump nods
  Shehbaz Sharif posted an invitation on X on Tuesday; Trump took a screenshot and posted that on his Truth Social account within barely an hour.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T16:02:09Z
• "I am sure that in a year, they will be grateful," Kast stated, adding that the increase in fuel prices is a "difficult, but necessary" decision.
  During his first tour of the southern macro-region, President José Antonio Kast participated in the opening of Aquasur, the leading aquaculture fair in the Southern Hemisphere. In a speech that laste…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T16:01:00Z
• Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
  As Iran has lashed out at the region amid joint U. S.-Israeli strikes this month, no Gulf state has come under more fire than the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The semiconstitutional monarchy, situated …
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T16:01:00Z
• The controversial change in the board of directors of the Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia (FLA) is raising concerns in the region. Is this a move towards privatization?
  Lawmakers are warning that the new ordinance proposed by Governor Andrés Julián Rendón would give private companies control of the state-owned liquor distillery.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T16:00:51Z
• No prospects for ending Middle East conflict visible today — Shoigu
  According to the Russian official, the US-Israeli attack has struck not only the Islamic Republic but also the entire system of regional and international security
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T16:00:22Z
• If FEMA is dismantled, Congress will own the consequences
  The Trump administration has stopped tracking billion-dollar disasters and is attempting to dismantle FEMA, leaving American communities vulnerable to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme …
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T16:00:00Z
• Russia launched a new massive attack against Ukraine, and Zelensky warned about the impact of the war with Iran.
  KYIV.- Russia has relaunched its spring offensive following the end of winter, with a massive drone and missile attack targeting civilian areas in Ukraine, leaving at least four dead and 27 injured. T…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T15:59:15Z
• War update: Defense Forces repel 17 Russian assaults in Pokrovsk sector
  As of 4:00 p.m., 49 enemy attacks had taken place along the front line. The fiercest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T15:59:00Z
• Sheinbaum: Diplomatic notes have been sent to the United States regarding the death of a Mexican citizen while in the custody of ICE; she highlighted support programs for migrants.
  President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that Roberto Velasco, Deputy Secretary for North America, will provide information on the responses from the United States government to diplomatic notes th…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T15:58:56Z
• Anac proposes measures to address the rising price of fuel.
  Following the Chilean government's announcement of a historic increase in the prices of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, and a series of mitigating measures for specific sectors, the National …
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T15:57:32Z
• The Chamber of Deputies will hold a special session to vote on a bill containing measures to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.
  This Tuesday afternoon, the Chamber of Deputies will hold a special session to vote on a bill containing measures to mitigate the impact of the fuel price increases announced by the government of Pres…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T15:57:19Z
• Bright meteor fireballs light up Pittsburgh, Houston, California skies - What's driving the repeated strikes?
  A bright green meteor streaked across California becoming the third fireball seen in the US within a week.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T15:57:13Z
• Murals, voices, and plagiarism: Bad Bunny's turbulent journey through the courts.
  No stage of Bad Bunny's career, a career that is already historically significant, has been free of controversy. From the beginning, his art has been scrutinized by the public, either for his lyrics o…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T15:56:53Z
• Barranquilla launches the BAQTour, the city's first tourist bus for exploring the city.
  The initiative aims to boost local tourism by offering tours of iconic sites, combining culture, history, and sustainability.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T15:56:52Z
• Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended
  US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
  BBC uk 2026-03-24T15:55:08Z
• World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU
  World Cup tickets are reaching eye-watering prices, with one seat resold for over €163,000. Fans are asking the EU to step in.
  DW europe 2026-03-24T15:55:00Z
• Power Module Packaging Evolves as Materials and Supply Chains Redefine Power Electronics
  Electrification is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. Electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, industrial automation, and fast-charging infrastructure all rely on increasingly
  EE Times tech 2026-03-24T15:54:57Z
• Power Module Packaging Evolves as Materials and Supply Chains Redefine Power Electronics
  Electrification is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. Electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, industrial automation, and fast-charging infrastructure all rely on increasingly
  EE Times tech 2026-03-24T15:54:57Z
• Green energy boss backs more North Sea oil and gas production
  GB Energy chief Jürgen Maier says boost could bring economic benefits amid energy cost crisis and actually help transition from fossil fuels The head of the UK’s national green energy champion has …
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T15:54:39Z
• Bosnian Serb leader calls NATO bombings with uranium criminal
  Milorad Dodik pointed to the devastating health consequences, noting that many individuals suffer from malignant diseases as a direct result
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T15:54:35Z
• China’s Wang Yi Pushes Iran to Talk With US About Ending War
  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged his Iranian counterpart to engage in negotiations as soon as possible with the US to end the war in the Middle East, according to a government statement on Tuesd…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T15:53:16Z
• Sheinbaum says the approval of the "Plan B" depends on the senators; "I don't believe they will vote against eliminating privileges," she stated.
  President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reiterated that the "Plan B" electoral reform aims to reduce privileges for electoral councilors, local legislators, and members of the Senate, emphasizing that she d…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T15:52:53Z
• "I hope he can still be saved": Germans gather to witness a stranded humpback whale as rescue efforts appear to be failing.
  Police are asking local residents, who reported hearing the whale's cries during the night, to maintain a safe distance "so that the animal does not become even more stressed."
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T15:52:29Z
• Sheinbaum criticizes the increase in diesel prices to 29.50 pesos per liter by gas station owners; the Ministry of Energy (Sener) will meet with them, she announced.
  President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo criticized that some gas station owners are taking advantage of the international situation surrounding the conflict between Iran and the United States to increase th…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T15:52:08Z
• As an AI Scholar, I Am Now Putting a High Probability on an AI Doomsday
  What happens when the house of cards collapses?
  Foreign Policy us 2026-03-24T15:51:15Z
• Japan's election victory serves as a warning to Europe's complacency.
  Europe should recognize that Japan has already grappled with dilemmas that we are only now fully acknowledging: how to remain open without becoming vulnerable, and how to strengthen security ties with…
  EUobserver europe 2026-03-24T15:50:53Z
• Crime Has Plunged in Venezuela, Once Home to the World’s Murder Capital
  The decadelong fall in violence is giving the country a boost as the U. S. tries to engineer an investment boom there.
  WSJ us 2026-03-24T15:50:00Z
• How many Hercules aircraft are there in Colombia? The C-130H that crashed in Putumayo was a donated aircraft.
  The first aircraft of this type arrived in 1968, with registration numbers 1001 and 1002.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T15:49:56Z
• Former NTSB investigator on LaGuardia crash: Did the controller lose "situational awareness"?
  As investigators examine the factors that led to a fatal collision between a jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday, a former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) inv…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T15:49:46Z
• Security-Update: Afghanistan-Protokolle — ein Versagen mit Folgen
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Fünf Jahre nach dem Fall Kabuls rückt ein Kapitel deutscher Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik erneut in den Fokus: die Aufnahmeprogramme für afghanische Orts…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T15:48:20Z
• Trade turnover between Russia and Vietnam rises by 6% in 2025
  According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Russia highly values the level of political dialogue between the two countries and the regular exchange of high-level delegations
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T15:48:09Z
• Wayne Rooney described the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the worst in history, stating: "It didn't feel like a World Cup."
  Former England captain Wayne Rooney sparked controversy by claiming that the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was "the worst in history" and a completely different experience from the usual spirit of th…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T15:47:57Z
• Gino Paoli, the composer of "Il cielo in una stanza," has passed away.
  The memory of the performance given with my eyes closed in 2013.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T15:47:53Z
• Chronicle by Yoani Sánchez: Only the mosquitoes move in a Havana that has come to a standstill.
  Amidst the ongoing energy crisis, Havana, the capital of Cuba, appears to be a city frozen in time, even more so than it did over 60 years ago. The streets are deserted, public transportation has prac…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-03-24T15:47:47Z
• Iranian IRGC’s ties to Hezbollah deepen tensions in Lebanese politics
  Lebanon's prime minister said the IRGC is commanding Hezbollah and analysts agree the Iranian group is calling the shots
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T15:47:39Z
• Russia in favorable position in coming era of extreme shortage
  Russian presidential special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev made the comment in response t…
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T15:47:33Z
• Strait of Hormuz open to countries not at war with Iran — top diplomat
  Abbas Araghchi thanked Beijing for the emergency humanitarian assistance and stressed that Tehran wants a comprehensive rather than temporary ceasefire
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T15:46:44Z
• Vice President Félix Ulloa signs an agreement to strengthen legal training in El Salvador.
  The Vice President of the Republic of El Salvador, Félix Ulloa hijo, signed a memorandum of understanding with the President of the National Council of the Judiciary (CNJ), Miguel Calero, in his capa…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T15:45:37Z
• Denmark is holding elections, and polls suggest a close race.
  A challenge between Prime Minister Fredriksen and outgoing Minister of Defense Poulsen.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T15:45:30Z
• Mel Schilling dies: 5 things to know about chilling bowel cancer symptoms experienced by MAFS star
  Mel Schilling, 54, passed away from colon cancer. She shared her experience and urged others to seek medical help for concerning symptoms.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T15:45:12Z
• Russia calls on Lebanese authorities to prevent descending to civil war — ambassador
  Alexander Rudakov said that maximal efforts are needed to strengthen the role of the Lebanese army
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T15:45:00Z
• Opposition leaders have criticized the announcement of fuel price increases, emphasizing that the negative effects will be borne by the middle class.
  Following a series of announcements by the Minister of Finance, Jorge Quiroz, regarding fuel prices, the opposition criticized the potential impact of these decisions on the population. Specifically, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T15:44:46Z
• White House says Trump will back emerging DHS deal
  President Trump is on board with the Republican-backed effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security without money for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal and enforcement efforts, the W…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T15:43:25Z
• Russia Stops Ammonium Nitrate Exports for 1 Month
  The export halt comes amid a global supply crunch following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 24% of the world’s ammonia, ​an ingredient of ammonium nitrate, passes.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-03-24T15:43:22Z
• Lens oppose postponement of crunch Ligue 1 clash with PSG
  Top bosses at title-chasing Lens confirmed on Tuesday that they do not want their match against Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain postponed to give PSG’s players extra time to prepare for their Ch…
  RFI europe 2026-03-24T15:43:15Z
• Whale stranded in Baltic will die unless helped to move soon, say experts
  German rescue teams have been trying to ease the humpback’s path back into deeper waters without success A 10-metre-long humpback whale stranded on a sandbar in the Baltic Sea is in danger of dying …
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T15:42:59Z
• Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says
  Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, suggested that Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after the fighting there winds down.
  NYT us 2026-03-24T15:42:25Z
• "Hidden experts" will be able to decrypt devices in Hong Kong national security cases.
  Hong Kong authorities will be able to require external technicians or any "specified person" to decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations, and may penalize suspects who provid…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T15:41:53Z
• Russians strike residential building in Lviv with drone
  Russians struck a residential building in Lviv, on Chervonoi Kalyny Avenue, with a drone.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T15:40:00Z
• Hong Kong to meet uncertainty with openness, John Lee tells Boao Forum for Asia
  Hong Kong will respond to uncertainty brought by intensifying geopolitical tensions “with openness rather than isolation”, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged at an annual forum in Hainan…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T15:38:37Z