Videos show scenes of rocket interceptions in the sky over central Israel after what Israeli media reported was a wave of rockets fired from Lebanon. Scenes captured by surveillance cameras showed the moment a large group of intercepting missiles were launched.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
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An illegal immigrant accused of groping girls at his high school in Virginia is now facing additional charges after more victims came forward, according to police.
Israel Flores Ortiz, 18, was already facing nine counts of assault and battery for allegedly inappropriately touching female classmates at a Fairfax County school.
Fairfax police were alerted on March 5 by Fairfax High School about reports of multiple assaults on campus. An arrest warrant was issued, and Flores Ortiz turned himself in on March 7.
On Wednesday, police said he was served with four more counts of the same charges after additional victims reported his behavior during the investigation.
Israel Flores Ortiz is accused of groping multiple girls at Fairfax County High School. (Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office)
Flores Ortiz is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond.
The Department of Homeland Security said the suspect is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who arrived in the U.S. in 2024.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said a detainer has been filed on Flores Ortiz.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RELEASED UNDER BIDEN CHARGED WITH GROPING FEMALE STUDENTS AT VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL
Israel Flores Ortiz is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“We are calling on Fairfax County to honor our detainer to ensure this violent criminal is removed from our country so he can never claim another victim again,” DHS said in a statement to Fox 5.
Parents in Fairfax County had voiced outrage after his initial charges.
“It’s terrifying as a parent because when I send my daughters to school, I think they’re safe in the care of the school,” parent Stacy Langton told Fox News Digital. “And in this case, they absolutely were not safe, and I don’t know what parent wouldn’t be completely distraught at the idea that their daughters could be getting sexually battered while they’re changing classes.”
The Department of Homeland Security said the suspect is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who arrived in the U.S. in 2024. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Fairfax County Public Schools released a statement last week saying that it prioritizes the safety of students and staff.
“While Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is unable to comment on specifics due to federal and state privacy laws, we prioritize student and staff safety and we fully investigate any time someone shares that an incident has occurred at school, or that they do not feel safe at school,” the district said at the time. “We are grateful to our law enforcement partners who continue to work swiftly and thoroughly when there are safety concerns in our schools. The safety of all FCPS students and staff remains a top priority.”
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A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, March 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS
Equity markets remained closed on Thursday, March 26, on account of Ram Navami, with trading across equity, currency and debt segments set to resume on Friday, March 27.
Markets ended the previous session on a strong note, marking a second consecutive day of gains. The Nifty climbed 1.72 per cent to close at 23,306.45, while the Sensex advanced 1.63 per cent to settle at 75,273.45 on Wednesday. The rally was largely driven by easing global concerns, as expectations of a potential ceasefire in West Asia led to a decline in crude oil prices. Lower oil prices are seen as supportive for India’s growth outlook, given its position as the world’s third-largest crude importer.
In the currency market, the rupee weakened slightly, falling 0.1 per cent against the US dollar to close at 93.97. The currency faced pressure from increased dollar demand tied to maturing non-deliverable forwards and foreign portfolio outflows. However, losses were limited as the central bank stepped in to support the rupee.
Investors will closely track global cues and oil price movements when markets reopen on Friday.
Published on March 26, 2026
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, signed legislation on Wednesday to limit the use of face coverings for law enforcement, including federal ICE agents,
The law, which requires officers to present identification before detaining someone, comes as some federal agents have sought to hide their identities during immigration raids in communities across the country.
Sherrill, who was sworn into office in January, said the mask restriction is part of an effort to ensure the safety of residents of the Garden State.
“I can’t believe we have to say this, but in the United States of America, we’re not going to tolerate masked roving militias pretending, pretending to be well-trained law enforcement agents,” she said.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation limiting face coverings for ICE agents. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The law is part of a package that the governor said will “protect people’s privacy and their rights” and “strengthen trust between law enforcement and our communities.”
Democrats in Congress and in various state legislatures have sought for months to adopt measures that would ban immigration agents from wearing masks to hide their identities, arguing that such legislation is needed to ensure transparency.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, also signed a law earlier this month limiting face coverings for ICE agents.
The Department of Homeland Security has criticized efforts to unmask ICE agents, including calling the new Washington state measure “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.”
The measure requires officers to present identification before detaining someone. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
“To be crystal clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban,” the department said at the time.
Sherrill’s signature on Wednesday comes as she continues to target the Trump administration’s immigration raids. Earlier this year, she announced a portal to allow residents to upload photos and videos of ICE agents conducting immigration operations.
“If you see an ICE agent in the street, get your phone out, we want to know,” Sherrill said at the time. “They have not been forthcoming. They will pick people up, they will not tell us who they are, they will not tell us if they’re here legally, they won’t check. They’ll pick up American citizens. They picked up a five-year-old child. We want documentation, and we are going to make sure we get it.”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has criticized efforts to unmask ICE agents. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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“We saw people in the street with masks and no insignia. So not accountable at all, hiding from the population — and we saw again and again an undermining of what law enforcement should do to keep people safe,” she added.
The Trump administration is also suing New Jersey over Sherrill’s executive order last month that prohibits federal immigration agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property, including correctional facilities and courthouses. The order also blocks the use of state property as a staging or processing area for immigration enforcement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Home Affairs Department said decision to ban Iranian visitors amid the war on Iran was in Australia’s ‘national interest’.
Australia has temporarily banned visitors from Iran, claiming that the United States-Israeli war on the country has increased the risk that Iranian passport holders could refuse or be unable to fly home once their short-term visitor visas expire.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs said on Wednesday that the restrictions on Iranian visitors would be for a period of six months, describing the move as in the “national interest amid rapidly changing global conditions”.
“The conflict in Iran has increased the risk that some temporary visa holders may be unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire,” the Home Affairs Department said in a statement.
“This measure gives the Government time to assess the situation properly, while still allowing flexibility in limited cases,” it said.
The ban applies to Iranian citizens who are currently outside Australia – even if they have an Australian visitor visa for tourism or work.
Exceptions to the ban include Iranian citizens already in Australia, those currently in transit to Australia, spouses, de facto partners, or dependent children of Australian citizens, and those with permanent visas.
Exemptions will also be considered on a case-by-case basis, such as for the parents of Australian citizens, the department said.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said decisions on who can remain permanently in Australia should be made by the government and should not be the “random consequence of who booked a holiday”.
“There are many visitor visas which were issued before the conflict in Iran that may not have been issued if they were applied for now,” he said.
Burke added that the government is monitoring developments and “will adjust settings as required to ensure Australia’s migration system remains orderly, fair and sustainable”.
The Sydney-based Asylum Seekers Centre said in a post on social media that the ban on Iranian visitors was the result of a “shameful new law” rushed through Australia’s parliament that “threatens the very foundations of Australia’s onshore protection programme” for those seeking safety.
“For years, politicians have been stressing the importance of seeking safety through so-called legal routes,” the group said.
“Now, in the face of an international humanitarian crisis, the government is slamming the door shut and blocking a key pathway for people seeking safety today and in the future,” it said.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to give the Iranian women’s football team asylum in Australia amid fears that players may face repercussions at home for failing to sing their national anthem before a Women’s Asian Cup 2026 match in Queensland.
Albanese later told reporters that five team members had sought assistance and “were safely located” by Australian authorities.
In total, seven players and officials were granted asylum in Australia, though five team members later reversed their decision to stay in Australia and chose to return home.
The Iranian team had arrived in Australia to participate in the football tournament before the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran on February 28.
According to Australian government figures up to 2024, more than 90,000 Australian residents were born in Iran, and large diaspora communities are present in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.
A horrific road accident took place in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday evening, where a bus lost control and overturned after colliding with a truck. In this accident, ten people died on the spot, while many passengers were seriously injured. In the accident, some passengers suffered serious injuries such as hands being cut and heads of many being broken. Collector Harendra Narayan has confirmed the deaths.
According to the police, the incident took place in Umranala area at around 6.30 pm. There were more than 40 passengers in the bus and it was going from Chhindwara towards Umranala. Information has been received that most of the people traveling in the bus were returning from the beneficiary conference organized in Chaurai tehsil, in which Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav also participated.
At present, the reasons for the accident have not been clearly revealed. Immediately after the incident, a team of police and doctors reached the spot and started relief work. After giving first aid, all the injured have been referred to the district hospital.
Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the US and Israel of deliberately trying to spark a nuclear disaster after a second strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant. It’s forced Moscow to evacuate more staff from the joint Iranian-Russian built site.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
