With World's Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank

GLOBAL DISPATCH — RAMALLAH — Traffic was at a standstill outside of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, as sunset neared and hungry residents were forced to trickle through an Israeli checkpoint to get home and break their fasts.

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With World's Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank

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BreakingCONFLICT|-302m ago|US

Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars

In the last few days, President Donald Trump has said that the U.S-Israel war on Iran will end soon, after oil prices jumped and the growing

BreakingPOLITICS|-282m ago|US

AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton

The leading pro-Israel lobbying group has kept quiet on the race for an open Senate seat in Illinois while pouring its largest investments t

BreakingCONFLICT|-282m ago|US

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up

Sir Keir Starmer has said he made a "made a mistake" in making Lord Mandelson US ambassador, as Downing Street denied claims of a "cover-up"

BreakingCORRUPTION|-280m ago|GLOBAL

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of raping Palestinian

The Israeli army has said it is dropping charges against five soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian detainee.

BreakingPOLITICS|-273m ago|US

Britain’s Labour Party stares into the abyss in its Welsh heartland

Eluned Morgan, the Welsh first minister, stood in a sunbeam at Newport’s Victorian market and declared: “Wales is ready for a new chapter.”

BreakingCONFLICT|-266m ago|EUROPE

EU fears Iran war will put new migration rules to the test

BRUSSELS — The EU is braced for a wave of refugees fleeing the war in Iran, according to four national migration ministers, and is hoping th

BreakingSECURITY|-220m ago|EUROPE

Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn

The Kremlin is running a global cyber campaign to infiltrate WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats and military pe

BreakingLEAKED|-213m ago|EUROPE

Japan warns companies considering Ukraine support on potential leaks by Huawei

The Japanese government has warned domestic companies willing to assist in Ukraine's reconstruction about the potential for technology and s

BreakingFINANCE|-206m ago|US

In HelloNation, Real Estate Expert Laurie Bouwman of Interlochen, MI, Explains Why Homeowners Should Monitor Property Taxes and Other Recurring Costs

INTERLOCHEN, Mich. , March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What helps homeowners plan effectively for the true cost of owning a home? According to

BreakingINVESTIGATION|-199m ago|US

Know Your Meme’s Don Caldwell Explains Why Memes Aren’t Just Jokes Anymore

For anyone who has looked at the internet lately and felt completely out of touch, this week’s VICE Culture Club offers some clarity.

BreakingPOLITICS|-193m ago|EUROPE

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

The annual Global Baku Forum opened on Thursday with calls for dialogue to end the Iran war, raging on its doorstep.

BreakingFINANCE|-192m ago|US

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

British perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by Estée Lauder Companies for using her name in a collaboration with High Street retailer Zara.

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