Golfer Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side, and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said. Woods was booked at the Martin County jail around 3 p.m. and released eight hours later, the minimum allowed under state law, according to Sheriff John Budensiek.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, their first such strike since the war began. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the operation was in response to continued Israeli and US attacks on targets in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestinian territories, vowing to continue until the “aggression” ends. The Israeli military reported intercepting the missile.
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has commenced in New Zealand and is set to gradually progress around the globe. This event aims to raise awareness about climate change through symbolic actions.
Manila – Transport workers in the Philippines staged a two-day strike and protests in the capital and major cities, voicing anger over soaring fuel costs and perceived government inaction. Jeepney driver Arturo Modelo, 52, said he has lost two-thirds of his daily income, stating, "I can’t even afford my kid’s lunch money." He joined the strike to make "a deaf government listen," highlighting the dire economic pressures on low-income earners.
The Indonesian government has implemented a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, marking the first such measure in Southeast Asia. The regulation, which targets platforms deemed high-risk including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox, aims to protect young people from online harms such as pornography, scams, cyberbullying, and internet addiction. This move comes as US tech giants face increasing global scrutiny over youth safety.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched sharp criticism against the NATO alliance, stating he is "very disappointed" with its response to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Trump accused NATO of failing to support Washington despite years of US military spending on its allies, purportedly highlighting a lack of solidarity in the face of regional conflict. His remarks cast doubt on the alliance's cohesion and effectiveness in addressing crises.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a ballistic missile strike on Israel – their first such attack since the US-Israel war on Iran began. Houthi military spokesman Brigadier-General Yahya Saree declared the assault on Saturday via the rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television. Saree stated that strikes "will continue until the declared objectives are achieved, as stated in the previous statement by the armed forces, and until the aggression against all fronts of the resistance ceases."
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking their first such strike since the war began. A military spokesman for the Houthis, Yahya Saree, announced the claim in a statement broadcast by the Al-Masirah satellite TV channel. The attack, allegedly part of a missile barrage, was launched in response to ongoing Israeli and US strikes on infrastructure in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestinian territories, with operations purportedly continuing until the "aggression" ends. The Israeli military reported intercepting the missile.
The Customs Committee of Uzbekistan announced the conduct of rapid operations in Namangan and Andijan regions, as well as Tashkent city, aimed at curbing the illegal circulation of drugs and medical supplies. These operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit and uncertified products, highlighting serious issues with healthcare-related violations in the country and raising concerns about public safety and regulatory enforcement.
A presentation event was held in Warsaw to promote the potential of Uzbekistan's labor resources and expand cooperation with Polish companies. Representatives from over 20 leading recruitment firms and employers in Poland, such as Grupa Progres, Gremi Personal, and Personnel International, participated in the meeting.
Beirut, Lebanon – Four weeks into the United States-Israeli war on Iran, millions of civilians in Lebanon are suffering severe consequences, facing a second large-scale Israeli attack in less than two years. Following Israel's forced evacuation orders from southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahiyeh, at least 1.2 million people – a quarter of the population – have been displaced from their homes.
One month into the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, the Middle East has undergone a profound transformation, with effects rippling globally. The massive strikes initiated on February 28, which the Pentagon claimed had twice the firepower of the 2003 “shock and awe” campaign in Iraq, have triggered soaring energy prices and intensified violence across the region. Experts assert that the past 28 days have ushered in new political, security, and economic realities, challenging the initial assumptions of a swift resolution.