Latin Patriarch will have access to Jerusalem holy site after police stopped entry

The Israeli PM said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety.

Israel braces for delayed economic fallout of war in Iran

Shielded by its energy production model and a large proportion of its GDP being based on the service economy, Israel has so far only suffered limited economic impact from its conflict with Tehran. But it now faces the risk of a delayed shock.

In allied campaign, one war mission fell to Israel — killing top Iranians

An assassination apparatus that Israel spent decades building has been transformed in recent years to include more spies and a new AI platform, officials said.

By Greg Miller

Brent Crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran; Starmer to gather business leaders to discuss emergency measures – business live

Asian stocks fall and Brent rises to over $115 a barrel; Trump says US could seize Iran’s export hub on Kharg Island Government bonds around the world are set for the biggest monthly losses in more than a year, as investors worry about the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East on inflation and economic growth. Declines in bond prices have pushed their yields (or interest rates) higher, although they eased on Monday. Now that the reality is sort of sinking in that perhaps the oil price ...

By Julia Kollewe

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks

While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.

NYT: Hundreds of special forces fighters reinforce US troops in the Middle East

Several hundred US special operations forces fighters have arrived in the Middle East, joining thousands of marines and paratroopers to provide President Trump with additional capabilities for escalating the war with Iran.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva

Trump claims ‘regime change’ achieved in Iran war, predicts deal ‘soon’

Israel said on Monday it was striking military targets across Tehran, a day after US President Donald Trump insisted a deal could “soon” be reached, while not ruling out ground operations. Iran also launched fresh strikes on Israel, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after its electrical facilities came under attack at the weekend, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. The war has inflicted havoc on the global economy, with fuel shortages across much of Asia, stock markets in turmoil, ...

By Agence France-Presse

Israel, US and Iran exchange airstrikes despite attempted talks

Israel and Iran have continued their attacks on each other with the Israeli military striking targets in Tehran and The Islamic Republic's revolutionary guards said they hit an industrial complex in southern Israel. These latest attacks come despite attempts at dialogue. Pakistan said on March 29 that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran.

By FRANCE24

'Dubai could be blown up': US economic expert flags risks for UAE if it enters Iran war

Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UAE that its alignment with the US and Israel could expose Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serious threats if it enters the ongoing Iran war. He criticized the Abraham Accords as an "invitation for disaster," arguing that overreliance on American security guarantees is a dangerous miscalculation for the Gulf nation.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli attacks as deadlock persists over talks: From Ali Khamenei to Tangsiri

From the Supreme Leader to naval commanders, US-Israeli strikes have killed dozens of Iran's top political and military figures

Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says Iran deal may be reached ‘soon’ - The Straits Times

Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says Iran deal may be reached ‘soon’  The Straits Times

IDF drops over 80 explosives on Tehran weapon production sites in latest strike

According to the IDF, over 80 munitions were dropped on weapon production, research, and development sites responsible for creating weapons used to attack Israel.

NDTV On Ground Zero: Israel Steps Up Lebanon Strike, Hezbollah Fights On

Over the past 24 hours, nine health workers and a member of the UN peacekeeping force are among the several people killed in the fresh wave of attacks in Lebanon

Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the U.S.-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia entered the […]

Israel PM restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Israel said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem would regain access to Christianity’s holiest site after the decision to block him from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday triggered international condemnation. Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites. After widespre...

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Israel backtracks after Italy leads outrage at denied access to Holy Sepulchre

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 30 - Israel has backed down after Italy led international condemnation of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa being denied access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday. Premier Giorgia Meloni described the incident on Palm Sunday as "an offence not only to the faithful but to any community that respects religious freedom" and Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani ad summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome over it. After the move, which...

By ANSA

Israel restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from entering Jerusalem church on Palm Sunday

After widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today the Latin Patriarch would get “full and immediate access”.

Israeli fire kills four in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say

Health officials say at least 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the Iran conflict began

By Reuters

UAE schools adapt CBSE grading amid US-Israel-Iran war; 'heavy workload' expected - Khaleej Times

UAE schools adapt CBSE grading amid US-Israel-Iran war; 'heavy workload' expected  Khaleej Times

Israel drop more than 80 bombs on Iranian weapons factories

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck several Iranian weapons production facilities during a wave of airstrikes in Tehran last night.

Trump says Iran has undergone ‘regime change’

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US-Israel war had achieved regime change in Iran, even as he assured that he would "make a deal" with the Iranians. The post Trump says Iran has undergone ‘regime change’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Israeli blockade of the Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem: The status quo of the Holy Sepulchre must be fully respected

"Greece expresses its solidarity and unwavering support to the Christian Churches in Jerusalem" The post Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Israeli blockade of the Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem: The status quo of the Holy Sepulchre must be fully respected appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem - the-star.co.ke

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem  the-star.co.ke

Viktor Orbán Speaks up Against Israeli Authorities’ Ban on Jerusalem Palm Sunday Procession

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem Reports that Israeli police barred Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, along with another Catholic leader from entering a church on Palm Sunday due to wartime restrictions have sparked widespread backlash. Although an agreement was finally reached by Monday morning between the police and the Catholic Patriarchate regarding […] The post Viktor Orbán Speaks up Against Israeli Authorities’ Ban on Jerusalem Palm Sunday Procession appe...

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Lebanon's Catholics mark Palm Sunday as shadow of war weighs heavily - Naharnet

Lebanon's Catholics mark Palm Sunday as shadow of war weighs heavily  Naharnet

Selfoss Church Marks 70 Years with Palm Sunday Service

A special service was held in Selfoss Church yesterday, on Palm Sunday, to mark the building’s 70th anniversary. As reported by RÚV, the event brought together clergy, parishioners and local residents from across the region. What’s the Story? 70th anniversary marked at Selfoss Church with Palm Sunday service led by the Bishop of Iceland Church consecrated… The post Selfoss Church Marks 70 Years with Palm Sunday Service appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman

Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica

Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for Masses, blessings of palm branches, and the start of Holy Week observances in one of Costa Rica’s most important religious centers. The date also marks the beginning of Semana Santa in 2026, with […] The post Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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Oil prices jump as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks on Israel - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Oil prices jump as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks on Israel  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE