Zelenskyy secures 10-year Gulf defence pacts to counter missiles and drones

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Lead On Saturday, 29 March 2026, Ukraine and Qatar signed a defence agreement that includes cooperation on countering missiles and drones, the Qatari government said, part of a wider Gulf tour by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Earlier this week Ukraine finalised a separate air-defence deal with Saudi Arabia and Zelenskyy said a similar 10-year pact with … Read more

Missing aid boats land in Cuba after being located by Mexican navy – NBC News

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Two sailboats carrying humanitarian supplies from southern Mexico reached Havana on Saturday afternoon after Mexico’s navy reported finding the vessels days after they lost contact. The boats departed Isla Mujeres on March 20 with at least eight people aboard and were located about 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana, officials said. Convoy coordinator Adnaan Stumo … Read more

GoldandBlack.com Purdue Basketball Game Preview: Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight – On3

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Lead: Purdue and No. 1-seeded Arizona meet Saturday, March 29, 2026, in San Jose with a Final Four berth at stake. Purdue (30-8, 13-7 Big Ten) seeks its second Final Four in three seasons while Arizona (35-2, 16-2 Big 12) brings a 12-game win streak and elite defense. The game will be broadcast on TBS/TruTV … Read more

Joe Pyfer stuns Israel Adesanya — UFC Seattle live results, scoring & highlights

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Joe Pyfer stuns Israel Adesanya — UFC Seattle live results, scoring & highlights Lead: On Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Joe Pyfer delivered a second-round TKO over former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the five-round main event. The upset ended Adesanya’s night at 4:18 of round two and vaulted … Read more

Florida influencer Clavicular arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery

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Lead Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, was arrested in Florida on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after authorities say he helped instigate a February fight at a Kissimmee short‑term rental. The 20‑year‑old influencer was taken into custody on a warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and was released on bond the following … Read more

Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster

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March 28, 2026 — An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists on Saturday, including Ali Shuaib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-owned Al Manar television network. Two other journalists, siblings Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni, working with Al Mayadeen, were also killed when the vehicle they were traveling in was struck. Israel’s military said it … Read more

Martin Short Spotted Out for First Time Since Daughter Katherine’s Death

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Martin Short was photographed in public for the first time since his daughter Katherine’s death, stepping out Friday evening in Santa Monica for dinner with filmmaker J.J. Abrams. The April tour dates with Steve Martin were paused after recent personal losses; the pair plan to resume shows on April 11. Photographers captured Short getting into … Read more

JD Vance Tops CPAC Straw Poll as Leading 2028 GOP Contender

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At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on March 28, 2026, Vice President JD Vance won the event’s straw poll, capturing 53 percent of votes from roughly 1,600 attendees. Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed second with 35 percent, marking a notable rise from his standing at last year’s CPAC. The result underlines intraparty tensions … Read more

Live: UFC Seattle — Adesanya vs. Pyfer play-by-play, results & scorecards

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Lead: UFC Seattle (UFC Fight Night 271) delivered a night of decisive finishes and heated decisions at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. On a card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer, several undercard bouts produced clear stoppages while others went to judge’s scorecards. Notable outcomes included Alexia Thainara’s unanimous decision over Bruna Brasil, Yousri … Read more

Cause of Astronaut’s Speech Loss That Prompted ISS Evacuation Remains Unresolved

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In January, NASA astronaut Michael Fincke experienced a sudden episode aboard the International Space Station that left him temporarily unable to speak and led to an early return to Earth for his crew. The Crew-11 team—which arrived at the station in August and spent 167 days on the mission—splashed down on Jan. 15 so the … Read more