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An allegedly drug-affected rider of an e-bike with no pedals was just one of more than 250 people targeted in a two-day compliance blitz.

NewsFeedResidents in Indian-administered Kashmir are donating their gold possessions and cash to support Iranians impacted by the US-Israeli war. Iran’s embassy in India has acknowledged the gesture, saying their kindness ‘will never be forgotten’.Published On 22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

When gauging a war, Americans consider at least two important things: what the goals are overseas and its impact back home.Right now, Americans want a lot of things to happen in Iran: Most feel it’s important to stop its nuclear program, ensure the Iranian people are free, and, now that the conflict is underway, that it would be unacceptable to leave the Iranian regime in power at the end of it. But it’s also important to end the conflict as fast as possible, they say, with growing economic pressure back home. Rising gas prices are fueling some pessimism about the U.S. economy…

In seeking out interesting travel itineraries closer to home in these uncertain times, I turned to WA and Australia’s east coast, South-East Asia, and a little further afield to Japan. This combo compilation is designed to spark some inspiration for your next trip.Easy, great-value holidays with a twist. These are my top choices . . . Cruise and Rail+ Southern Australia in Depth with Crown Princess and Indian Pacific with Sydney Highlights (Perth to Sydney return; 23 days; departing on September 26, 2026)I really like this no-fly itinerary for its variety of transport modes, its interesting places and experiences, and…

SAY GOODBYE TO RATE CUTSFor Europe, EUROSTOXX 50 futures and DAX futures both slid 1.2 per cent. On Wall Street, S&P 500 futures dipped 0.1 per cent while Nasdaq futures lost 0.2 per cent.The inflationary pulse from energy has seen markets abandon hopes for further monetary easing globally and swing to pricing in rate hikes across most developed nations.Futures have wiped out expectations for 50 basis points of easing from the Federal Reserve this year, with even a small chance the next move could be up.The hawkish sea change has hammered bonds and sent yields climbing, adding to borrowing costs…

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, US-Israel attacks on Iran continue as Israeli forces blow up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon.Published On 23 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under fire for backing a plan that would slash New York’s estate tax exemption by nearly 90%, a move opponents say could drag middle-class families into a tax burden long aimed at the rich.New York is one of the states that imposes its own estate tax in addition to the federal levy, and the proposed changes would dramatically expand its reach—potentially sweeping in not just the wealthy, but families whose primary asset is a home they hoped to pass on to their children.MAMDANI’S RENT FREEZE,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! March Madness has a new darling.St. John’s Red Storm guard Dylan Darling found a lane and drove it. With four seconds left in the game, he blew past Kansas Jayhawks defender Elmarko Jackson and made the game-winning layup before time expired. Dylan Darling #0 of the St. John’s Red Storm shoots the ball against Elmarko Jackson #13 and Flory Bidunga #40 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 22, 2026…

With another drenching of rain possible in parts of British Columbia, crews are working fast to clean up last week’s mudslides – to ensure the next drenching doesn’t impact the infrastructure that supplies water to homes and businesses in Metro Vancouver. Earlier this week, a mudslide blocked Pipeline Road near Coquitlam, limiting access to the region’s water treatment plant.“This road’s very important for access to our facility as well as residents that live in the area,” said Brant Arnold-Smith with Metro Vancouver emergency management.Arnold-Smith said crews are working with those from the City of Coquitlam to provide technical expertise as…

Nikkei futures and Wall St futures have dipped as the US and Iran exchange dire threats, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.