Brazil pitches defense cooperation with BRICS partner to avoid ‘invasion’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on fellow BRICS member South Africa to boost defense cooperation and reduce their reliance on foreign arms, warning that the two nations could be vulnerable to “invasion.” US President Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled BRICS countries “anti»»»
Safe air corridors explained. How airlines fly during conflicts
Dubai: Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that»»»
Qatar Airways announces limited flight schedule over coming days
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule over the coming days following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — a move aiming to support passengers affected by recent disruptions and help them reunite with family and friends. Flights departing from Doha »»»
Iran–US–Israel Conflict: Escalation Enters Second Week Amid Fears of Wider War
Damascus, March 11 (SANA) — The military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel—now in its second week—has become one of the most severe regional crises in decades, with no clear end in sight. The conflict risks drawing in more actors, causing massive civilian suffering, and trig»»»
A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere
A more than1,300-pound (600kg) Van Allen Probe spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere almost 14 years after its launch, Nasa says. The spacecraft is projected to re-enter around 19:45 EST (00:45 GMT) on Tuesday the US Space Force predicted, according to Nasa, though there is a 24-hou»»»
UAE urges global action against Iran missiles, drones
Abu Dhabi: Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, briefed journalists with the Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations (ACANU) on Iran's unprovoked aggression against the UAE. He strongly condemned the Iranian »»»
140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says - UPI.com
The remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the U.S. during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died March 1 when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after»»»
talabat partners with QRCS to unveil ‘Hero Meals’
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in MENA, has partnered with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) to launch ‘Hero Meals.’ The initiative enables customers to donate meals to riders directly through the app. As part of the initiative, participating restaurants »»»
EU admits nuclear blunder
The EU’s decades-long retreat from nuclear energy was a “strategic mistake,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has admitted, stating the bloc must now rebuild the industry. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday, von der Leyen noted that nuclear’s share of EU ele»»»
Israeli strikes hit near Beirut as its envoy says disarming Hezbollah could end war – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Emilie Madi and John Irish BEIRUT – Israel’s military pounded the Lebanes»»»
UAE says responding to ‘barrage of ballistic missiles’
Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates says its “air defenses are currently dealing with a barrage of ballistic missiles coming from Iran”. In a post on X, the Defence Ministry said it has “full readiness to address all threats to ensure the protection of the state’s territories and the safety of ci»»»
Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos
Meta should do more to address the "proliferation" of fake content made with artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its platforms, the social media giant's own advisors have said. The 21-person Oversight Board raised the concerns as it rebuked the company for leaving up an AI-generated video that cl»»»
Qatar Airways updates flight destinations operating to and from Doha for March 12, 13
Doha: With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our utmost to support you with your journey, and to reunite you with your family and loved ones, the company said in a statement. "We recogni»»»
Streets aflame and acid rain: Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots compared to chemical warfare
Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities near Tehran over the weekend temporarily turned the Iranian capital into a fire-lit “hellscape,” with long-term environmental and health damage expected. Though Israel claimed that the targets were military, Iran said the effects are comparable to chemical »»»
3 Israeli air raids target A-Taybeh town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers gathering in the settlements of Metula and Kfar Giladi on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a barrage of rockets: Statement 28 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Al-Abbad site and its surroundings off the border town of Houla with high-quality missiles, achieving accurate and confirmed hits: Statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Mexico attorney general investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch - UPI.com
The New Mexico attorney general is investigating the Zorro Ranch, once owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Mexico began an investigation this week into the Zorro Ranch, a property near Santa Fe that was »»»
Bahrain’s Gulf Air expands Dammam flights despite air closure
Dammam: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s flagship carrier, has announced an expansion of flights between Dammam in Saudi Arabia and major cities around the world. Bahrain’s own airspace remains closed, but Gulf Air is using the nearby Saudi airport for emergency-operations flights. The first one, to Karachi, Pa»»»
Estithmar Holding net profit surges 122% to QAR 938 million; revenue rises 54% to QAR 6.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025
Doha: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group reported a 54% increase in revenue to QAR 6.4 billion, compared with QAR 4.2 billion in 2024. Gross profit rose to QAR 2.1 billion, up from QAR 1 billion in 2024, representing growth »»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs, cites sink in profits - UPI.com
German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. The job cuts are p»»»
Israeli Army Says Half of Iranian Missiles Have Cluster Munitions
Israel's army estimated on Tuesday that around half of the missiles being fired at the country by Iran contained cluster munitions, posing an added danger to people on the ground. "Approximately 50 percent of Iranian missiles fired toward Israel carry cluster warheads that disperse into smaller bom»»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Dubai issues safety guide and urges calm response to emergency alerts
Dubai: The Dubai Government Media Office has published a public safety guide, reaffirming that the emirate is safe and continues to operate at full capacity, while providing precautionary guidelines on how residents and visitors should respond if emergency alerts are issued. The guidelines are desi»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Beirut as Envoy Says Disarming Hezbollah Could End War
Israel's military pounded the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country's south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East las»»»
Iran links Strait of Hormuz passage to diplomatic stance as Trump warns of further strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other intensified on Tuesday, as air strikes and missile attacks continued across the region, raising concerns that the war could expand further and threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
Al-Sisi reviews airport expansion plans, private sector participation
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed on Tuesday plans to upgrade the country’s airports and expand private sector participation in their management and operation, according to a statement from the presidency. Al-Sisi met Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Civil Aviation Same»»»
Georgia voters go to polls to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - UPI.com
Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. Greene»»»
Opposition Calls for Protest as Political Tensions Rise Over SPAK Immunity Dispute
Gazment Bardhi, head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, has called on citizens to take part in a protest scheduled for March 12 in front of the Parliament of Albania. Speaking during a press statement from the opposition party’s headquarters, Bardhi said the protest woul»»»
Inside Abu Dhabi Airport: Watch how passengers receive support during disruptions
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport has assured passengers that extensive support measures are in place, with airport teams working together to assist those affected by travel disruptions. With flights limited, airport teams are assisting travellers by providing accommodation, transportation, a»»»
Iran Bets on Long War to Wear Down Trump’s US, Say Experts
Outgunned by the United States, Iran's rulers have been lashing out on multiple fronts -- but experts say what looks like a chaotic reaction is actually a time-tested strategy to outlast a stronger enemy in a fight to survive. To some, Iran's response since US and Israeli strikes killed supreme lea»»»
Tunisia’s Ambassador in Paris reviews preparations for summer return of Tunisian community
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to Paris, Dhia Khaled, chaired a meeting on Tuesday with the heads of Tunisian consular missions in France to review the progress of ongoing preparations aimed at ensuring the smooth organisation of the...»»»
FDA approves leucovorin to treat rare cerebral folate deficiency - UPI.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium to treat a rare genetic disorder. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium tablets for treating c»»»
Justice Minister: Materials Published by Prosecution Service's Leadership Support My Calls for Urgent Reform
The materials published by the leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria actually support my argument for the urgent need for qualitative changes in the management of the institution in the interest of justice, reads a position by Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker Justice »»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows
PoliticsKenyaKenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiThe new budget for Kenya's official presidential residency is said to surpass that of many other countries, including the White House. Although the budgets are not directly comparable, economists urge for acco»»»
More than 180 green certifications were awarded in 2025, office buildings receiving the largest share: 107
The market for green certifications, as well as those focused on health, safety and accessibility, remained highly active in 2025, despite changes introduced at European level regarding sustainability reporting obligations. Last year, more than 180 green certifications (BREEAM and LEED) and over 70»»»
Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane (PHOTOS)
A Ukrainian man is facing charges in Romania after fleeing to the country in a small aircraft to escape the draft in his homeland. According to the Romanian Border Police, the man crossed the border in the mountainous region of northern Romania, landing in a field near the village of Fratautii Vech»»»
Trump suggests Iran struck girls’ school with US Tomahawk
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran could have conducted the deadly strike on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab using a Tomahawk cruise missile – a weapon system operated exclusively by the US in the current conflict. The February 28 attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh element»»»
No Polling Stations for Elections Will Be Opened in Middle East Conflict-Zone, Caretaker Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will not open polling stations in countries located in the Middle East conflict zone for the April 19 early parliamentary elections, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said at a news conference at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, citing the escalating security situation in the reg»»»
UAE travel alert: British Airways cancels Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights, adjusts Middle East operations
British Airways has temporarily reduced its Middle East flight schedule due to ongoing airspace instability in the region. Flights to Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv are cancelled through March 28, while flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until later this year. Also Read: UAE fli»»»
Is there a strategy?: Trump’s mixed signals cloud Iran war endgame
Dubai: Ten days into the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is facing growing scrutiny over his shifting explanations for why the conflict began — and how it might end. Trump has alternated between suggesting the war could end soon — calling it a “short-term excursion” and saying US forces ar»»»
Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership
A court in Germany has sentenced a Lebanese man to six-and-a-half years in prison for being a member of Hezbollah, the Shia militia group, whose military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU. The 35-year-old man, named only as Fadel Z in line with German privacy rules, was also »»»
2 who claim ISIS connection to face terrorism charges for N.Y. bombing at the mayor's residence - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne, Pa., allegedly takes an improvised explosive device from Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, Pa. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice. March 10 (UPI) -- Two men who allegedly threw improvised devices at protesters outside the home of New York Mayor Zoh»»»
Bahrain says air defences intercept 105 ballistic missiles, 176 drones
Dubai: The Bahrain Defence Force General Command (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to successfully intercept successive waves of the Iranian aggression. Since the onset of hostilities, BDF forces have intercepted and destroyed 105 ballistic missiles and 176 unmanned aerial»»»
Strait of Hormuz explained: Why the Iran war threatens global energy flows
The war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran has pushed one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz — to the centre of a rapidly escalating global energy crisis. Tanker traffic through the narrow passageway has plunged as shipping companies suspend operations and»»»
New Israeli air raid targets Beirut’s Dahieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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British lawmakers reject social media ban for children under 16 - UPI.com
Parliament voted down an amendment to ban children under 16 from social media, instead opting for measures that would give the Secretary of State for Science broad powers to limit or ban children from accessing apps and chat bots and restrict "specific features that are harmful or addictive." File »»»