You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
John 15:16
- Tuberville defends post likening Mamdani to 9/11 attacks: ‘I just go by his rhetoric’
on March 18, 2026 at 6:47 amSen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., defended his controversial social media post comparing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, to the 9/11 terror attacks.
- Dem congressional candidate Bobby Pulido depicts lewd behavior in controversial music video for his song
on March 18, 2026 at 3:05 amDemocratic nominee Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over controversial 2010 music video and social media posts as he campaigns to represent Texas’ 15th District.
- AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz
on March 18, 2026 at 3:02 amChicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.
- Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
on March 18, 2026 at 2:52 amIllinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate in history.
- Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky
on March 18, 2026 at 2:45 amFifteen Democrats were vying in a primary to replace longtime Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
- Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat
on March 18, 2026 at 2:29 amFormer Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.
- Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent
on March 18, 2026 at 2:10 amDemocrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García.
- Pakistani government wants to ‘create anarchy’ in Afghanistan, claims Hamid Karzai
on March 17, 2026 at 10:19 pmHamid Karzai has claimed that the Pakistani government wants to promote “anarchy and weakness” in Afghanistan to ensure the country is “downtrodden”.
- Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations over misconduct in final
on March 17, 2026 at 9:38 pmSenegal has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations after misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.
- ‘Why did this happen to my innocent four-year-old?’: Inside Iran’s children’s wards
on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 pmThe human cost of Israel and America’s air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children’s wards of its hospitals.
- Princess of Wales celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards
on March 17, 2026 at 6:13 pmThe Princess of Wales wished the officers and guardsmen of the Irish Guards a happy St Patrick’s Day as she presented them with traditional sprigs of shamrock.
- Did America and Israel just ramp up the war in the Middle East?
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- What we know about Joe Kent – the top US counterterrorism official who has resigned over Trump’s Iran war
on March 17, 2026 at 3:17 pmDonald Trump’s most senior counterterrorism official has resigned, saying he “cannot in good conscience” support the Iran war and claiming the country posed “no imminent threat” to the United States.
- Trump fooled by fake AI video and fresh attack on Starmer – key takeaways from his latest appearances
on March 16, 2026 at 9:17 pmThere are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump’s latest public appearances.
- Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms
on March 18, 2026 at 8:13 amA meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported across several states.
- Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal
on March 18, 2026 at 8:11 amTwo months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football’s appeal board. Senegal’s 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation.
- Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience despite pressure
on March 18, 2026 at 7:41 amIran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war.
- Slovenia’s liberal government faces tight race as conservative opposition surges
on March 18, 2026 at 7:38 amSlovenia holds a parliamentary election next Sunday with Janez Janša’s conservative opposition seeking to restore “traditional values” amid warnings of an illiberal turn.
- Iran lashes out with wide-scale retaliatory campaign as Israel renews attacks on Lebanon
on March 18, 2026 at 7:16 amTrump says Washington should “think about” its future at NATO as he expressed disappointment in the defence alliance’s refusal to assist the US in policing and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid a global oil price crisis. Follow our live blog.
- Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan
on March 18, 2026 at 7:13 amAn Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.
- Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six
on March 18, 2026 at 7:03 amAn Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.
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- NH Collection Maldives Reethi Reveals the World’s First Certified Underwater Aged Rum by a Resort
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:22 amFor centuries, the maturation of fine spirits has been a land‑bound ritual, guided by oak, air and time. At NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, that tradition turned seaward. In partnership with Planteray Rum, widely regarded as one of the world’s best premium rum brands, the property has completed the world’s first certified underwater ageing of rum in glass bottles by a resort, with the inaugural batch earning glowing evaluations for its depth and complexity.
- Hamad International Airport Statement
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:12 amIn light of the ongoing conflict in the region, Hamad International Airport confirms that it is withdrawing from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes during this period, including the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 and the Passenger Terminal Expo 2026, London. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, our staff, and their families is, and remains, our absolute priority. We thank our aviation partners and stakeholders for their continued support. Hamad International Airport
- THE MICHELIN GUIDE HAS AWARDED 2 STARS TO HAKUBA, THE JAPANESE RESTAURANT OF CHEVAL BLANC PARIS
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:10 amHakuba is honoured to receive 2 MICHELIN stars and expresses its deepest gratitude to the MICHELIN Guide for this esteemed recognition. Opened in March 2024, Hakuba is the fourth restaurant by Cheval Blanc Paris, born from the shared vision of Chefs Arnaud Donckele, Takuya Watanabe and Maxime Frédéric. Hakuba offers a gastronomic initiation conceived as a journey, where the traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun meet the treasures of the Atlantic and French coasts through the art of kaiseki-sushi cuisine.
- New Research Finds Luxury Travel Demand Expanding Beyond the Ultra-Wealthy
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:08 amLuxury travel is growing beyond its traditional ultra-wealthy base, creating new opportunities for brands with travel loyalty programs to capture a greater share of high-end travel demand, according to a new report from travel technology provider arrivia. The New Luxury Travel Playbook examines the circumstances under which aspiring luxury travelers—households with net worth between $100,000 and $1 million—are actively upgrading their travel. It explores how wealth, life stage and generation shape the definition of luxury.
- Arival announces full speaker lineup and expanded program for European headline event in Valencia
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:05 amArival, the global leader in insights and events for the tours, activities, attractions, and experiences sector, has announced the full speaker lineup and expanded program for Arival 360 Valencia, taking place at the Centre de Congressos from April 27–29, 2026. This year’s theme, “The Tomorrow Operator: Europe & the Future of Tours & Experiences,” sets the stage for a forward‑looking program designed to help operators navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Travelsphere launches new trade exclusive offer
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:04 amEscorted touring specialist Travelsphere has launched a new limited-time, trade only sale. The campaign, which runs from now up to March 31, offers a saving of £150 per booking on any 2027 holiday.
- THE RITZ-CARLTON, LANGKAWI AWARDED “GREEN HOTEL” CERTIFICATION
by Breaking Travel News on March 18, 2026 at 7:01 amThe Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is proud to announce that it has been officially awarded the Green Hotel certification by the Tourist Accommodation Premises Grading Panel (PPP) under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia.