Trump’s attorney general moves into military housing over threats – media
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has quietly relocated to a military base in the Washington DC area, joining multiple other top officials of the administration of President Donald Trump who have opted for more secure housing, the New York Times has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Bon»»»
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have publicly supported Anthropic's legal action to overturn Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unprecedented decision t»»»
1 killed, 38 rescued, others 'missing' following attacks on 2 oil tankers off Iraq
An attack on oil tankers near Iraq killed one crew member, Iraqi state television reported on Thursday, citing port authorities. Farhan Al-Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, told state television that one crew member had been killed and 38 rescued so far, and the "search continues for»»»
US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve: Energy department
The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices. The release would "take approximately 120 days to deliver based on planned discharge rates," the agency »»»
How record release of oil reserves can stabilise price of ‘liquid gold’ worldwide
Dubai: Global oil markets have been under pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipments and threaten supply routes. A new move by the International Energy Agency aims to stabilise prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The IEA said it will release 400 mill»»»
IRGC Launches 40th Wave of Operation True Promise 4 in Coordination with Hezbollah
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out the 40th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, launching decisive strikes against hostile targets throughout the region. According to the Corps, the latest phase of the operation involved the firing of Qadr, Emad»»»
Seeing grocery prices rise in the UAE? Here’s what shoppers should do
Dubai: Are you feeling a price pinch while shopping for groceries? Sudden increases in the cost of vegetables, staples or everyday essentials can leave shoppers wondering whether the jump is temporary or something that should be reported. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»
Iran-linked hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack Stryker - UPI.com
Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a "global network disruption" Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of pro-Iranian hackers. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a global tech issue Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of»»»
Qatar confirms Iranian attacks a dangerous escalation, outright breach of its sovereignty and territorial integrity
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has emphasized that the Iranian attacks, in which long-range missiles and drones have been used, represent a dangerous escalation and an unequivocal breach of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. It further added that these attacks pose a direct threat to the region»»»
Oil tankers ablaze as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran: LIVE UPDATES, VIDEOS
Several tankers off the coasts of Iraq and Kuwait, along with a major port in Oman, are reportedly in flames as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to send shockwaves across global energy markets. At least two oil tankers have been targeted in separate attacks early Thursday, wh»»»
PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg
Paris, France: A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for»»»
Kuwait dealt with 7 drones in last 24 hours
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait announced on Wednesday that Kuwait's air defence systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of seven drones in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. In the media briefing conducted»»»
Live Updates: Trump vows to end war soon – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»
Kiev bankrolling Hungary’s pro-Ukraine opposition – Budapest
The Hungarian authorities have proof that Ukraine is covertly channeling funds to the opposition Tisza Party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections next month, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs has said. Speaking at the Hour of Truth broadcast on Wednesday, Kovacs recalled that pro-EU Tisz»»»
Everyone in Qatar is working hard to ensure safety: Coach Martins ahead of QSL tie
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Stars League will be back in action on Thursday after a brief pause, and Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said the players and staff are quite reassured after worries due to the recent regional scenario. The Portuguese coach while speaking to the media on eve of th»»»
Al Khulaifi: GCC vital for int’l economic security
Al Khulaifi also highlighted the global importance of security in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), emphasising that stability in the Gulf is not only a regional concern but a matter of international economic security. He noted that GCC countries play a crucial role in supporting global markets t»»»
As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, and in line with the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 21:15 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Shlomi settlement with a swarm of attack drones: Statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, and in line with the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northe»»»
Dubai’s new shared housing law: 6 changes if you rent a bed space or share a flat
Dubai: Thousands of residents in Dubai rely on shared apartments or bed spaces to keep rent affordable. A new law will soon change how those arrangements work. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For residents living in shared flats, partitions, or bed spaces, the rules wi»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Turkiye
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from his brother, President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, President Erdogan inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent»»»
Attorneys for LA superintendent deny wrongdoing after FBI raid - UPI.com
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School, a public special school for the deaf and hard of hearing students in Los Angeles. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- A superintendent in Los Angeles who»»»
Britain releases files on Epstein probe about ex-ambassador to U.S. - UPI.com
The British Cabinet Office has released files from its investigation into former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson on Wednesday as it digs into his ties to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The British Cabinet Office has release»»»
UK schools warned kids’ drawings could be blasphemous under Islam
Schools in parts of northern England have been warned that some pupils' drawings could be viewed as blasphemous under Islamic law, according to media reports. A guidance document titled “Sharing the Journey,” first produced in 2022 by councils in Leeds, Calderdale, Oldham, and Wakefield and recentl»»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meets German Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) – Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed met on Wednesday Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tunisia Elisabeth Wolbers, who was accompanied by the...»»»
Researcher Owns 100 Rare Flags From Saudi State Eras
Saudi Arabia marked Flag Day on March 11 for the fourth consecutive year, following a royal order issued on March 1, 2023, designating the date as an annual celebration of the national flag, whose current form was approved in 1937 by King Abdulaziz. Saudi researcher Adnan Al-Tarif, who owns around »»»
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn the continued closure by the Israeli occupation authorities of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim worshippers
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemn Israeli occupation authoriti»»»
Plane from India carrying 138 passengers crash-lands in Phuket
Dubai: An Air India Express aircraft arriving from India carrying 138 passengers made a crash landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand after experiencing a landing gear malfunction, according to media reports. The aircraft reportedly struck the runway heavily while attempting to land aft»»»
Eight Arab, Islamic nations condemn Israel’s continued closure of Al Aqsa Mosque gates to Muslim worshippers
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the continued closure of the gate»»»
Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew for hours inside NATO exercise area
A Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft from Severomorsk-1 airbase flew on Wednesday as far south as the waters outside the Lofoten area in the Norwegian Sea. NATO scrambled F-35 fighter jets from Evenes Air Station on two consecutive days to identify Russian Il-20M surveillance aircraft »»»
FM: Over 21,000 irregular migrants returned home countries thanks to voluntary return programme
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The voluntary return programme for irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan countries has enabled the return of more than 21,000 migrants to their home countries over the past four years, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»
Watch: Four male cheetah cubs born at San Diego Zoo - UPI.com
March 10 (UPI) -- The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced the births of four male cheetah cubs, the first of their species to be born at the facility since 2020. The zoo said first-time mother Kelechi gave birth to the cubs on Jan. 24. "Just as they do in native habitats, Kelechi and her cubs are b»»»
Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»
Gen. Joshua Rudd confirmed to lead NSA, Cyber Command - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd speaks during a Senate Committee on Intelligence confirmation hearing on his nomination to be director of the National Security Agency on January 29. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead th»»»
Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lawmakers have pushed for answers about the delayed and mistake-filled Jeffrey Epstein files release by the Justice Department from Attorney General Pam Bondi, leading to fiery exchanges in a House Judiciary Committee hearing last month. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»
Architecture, Construction Week Opens at Inter Expo Center in Sofia
Architecture and Construction Week and three other exhibitions - ATEST Expo, Green Energy and BIM Expo - opened Wednesday at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia. A total of 244 companies are participating in the exhibitions in 2026, representing over 600 global brands, said Inter Expo Centre Deputy Dire»»»
Drone targets American diplomatic facility in Iraq: US State Department
Washington: The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq Tuesday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack. In a statement issued Wednesday, the department said the strike targeted the Diplomatic Support Center, a»»»
Toddler dies after being struck by car in underground car park
A three-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in an underground car park of a shopping centre in north Dublin. The toddler was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday morning. Gardai (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the sce»»»
Athens streets closed as pro-Cuba demonstration takes place
Traffic is blocked in central Athens as a pro-Cuba demonstration takes place at Syntagma Square. The event features a speech by Dimitris Koutsoumpas, leader of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), followed by a march to the US embassy. Roads closed include Stadiou Street, Vasilissis Sofias Avenue f»»»
UAE air defences intercepted missiles, drones amid Iranian attack
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems successfully responded to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said the sounds heard across parts of the country were a result of air defence systems intercepting »»»
Joint statement by foreign ministers of UAE, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn Israeli occupation authorities continued »»»
Police warn of scam text messages claiming traffic fines
Police on Wednesday warned citizens about fraudulent text messages falsely claiming recipients have unpaid traffic fines. According to authorities, the messages urge recipients to pay the alleged fines quickly in order to avoid additional charges and include a link directing them to a payment page.»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Strike Gatherings of Israeli Occupation Soldiers in Lebanese-Palestinian Border Area
The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday, March 11, confronting the barbaric Zionist aggression on Lebanon, striking the gatherings of the enemy troops in the Lebanese-Palestinian border area. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements which detailed the attacks and their outcomes.»»»
EU promises more humanitarian flights and cash to Lebanon
The European Union has given Lebanon 100 million euros ($115 million) in humanitarian support, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday in a call with President Joseph Aoun. “Yesterday, we delivered over 40 tonnes of supplies and we plan to organize more humanitarian fli»»»
Calls for deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior U.N. officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting for the past ten days. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the U.N. lead for political and peacebuilding affa»»»
Vehicle crashes into baricade near White House - UPI.com
A vehicle crashed into a barrier near the White House Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and one person was detained by the Secret Service for questioning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashe»»»
Lebanon Village Wants Army Protection from Israel, Hezbollah
After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»
Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior UN officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has launched strikes in retaliation to attacks by the Hezbollah party. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN lead for political and peacebu»»»
Pentagon gutted civilian watchdogs before Iran school strike – Politico
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly gutted Pentagon oversight offices that would normally help investigate the deadly US strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed at least 170 people last month, according to a Politico report. Current and former civilian protection officers told the ou»»»
Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy - UPI.com
Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast greets supporters after taking office as [resident of Chile in an inaugural ceremony in Valparaiso on Wednesday. Parliamentarians from all parties and a dozen heads of state and government from around the world attended. Photo by Ailen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile»»»
Dubai immigration authority warns residents against phone scams seeking personal data
Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA) has urged residents and customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls requesting sensitive personal information. In a public awareness message, the authority emphasised that government entities never request perso»»»