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US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget
Mar 30, 2026 - World 
U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse from Italian private museum
Mar 30, 2026 - World 
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth millions of euros (dollars) from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said on Monday.
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia
Mar 30, 2026 - World 
Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gustsAn unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering countries including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The Arabian peninsula – typically dominated by arid desert climates – received up to 150mm of rain in just a few days.The deluge was caused by an abnormally strong jet stream, which helped a deep area of low pressure to develop north of Saudi Arabia. This, in turn, drew moist tropical air from the Indian Ocean and triggered intense storms. Continue reading...
Israel punishes a military unit that assaulted a CNN crew in the West Bank
Mar 30, 2026 - World 
The Israeli military has suspended a battalion whose soldiers assaulted a CNN crew in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, in a rare case of punishment for soldier misconduct.
Trump says U.S. in 'serious discussions' to end Iran war, but repeats energy threats
Mar 30, 2026 - World 
President Trump said Monday the U.S. has entered "serious discussions" with the Iranian regime to end the war, but warned he will destroy the Islamic republic's energy infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon.
