Dimitri Simes: US–Russia rivalry, nuclear deterrence, and Trump’s impact on global politics
In an era when nuclear deterrence is no longer an abstract theory and the relationship between the US and Russia increasingly resembles a game without rules, it is important to hear the opinion of people who know the political systems of both countries inside out. Dimitri Simes is one of the few po»»»
How Germany became Israel’s enabler-in-chief
Say what you will about Germany’s current ‘elites’, but they are consistent: Once they don’t give a damn about international law, elementary fairness, rudimentary human decency, and, last but not least, basic logic, they really won’t quit before their country’s reputation is ruined as it has not be»»»
A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sure
Historians are calling for a time-out on a law seeking to declare a small Canadian town in Nova Scotia as the "birthplace" of modern ice hockey, with critics saying the puck was first dropped elsewhere decades prior. Melissa Sheehy-Richard, a lawmaker in Nova Scotia's legislature, put forward the b»»»
House panel subpoenas Bondi to testify on handling of Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify on the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. A»»»
Supreme Court weighs freight broker liability in negligent hiring case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court was asked to rule on a case that could redefine liability standards for freight brokers and impact the broader transportation industry and interstate commerce landscape. Photo by Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, M»»»
Hezbollah fighters engaged an Israeli occupation force attempting to advance toward Al-Dhahirah, inflicting confirmed casualties, with clashes ongoing at the time of this statement: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reports 3 martyred and 6 wounded in two Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Airport Road - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Uzbekistan’s president expresses solidarity with Amir, flays attacks
QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday. During the call, the president discussed the situation in Qatar and affirmed his country’s full solidarity and support for all efforts aimed at enhancin»»»
Qatar rejects Iranian claims, affirms right to self-defence
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani rejected Iranian claims that recent missile attacks were not aimed at Qatar, saying the evidence on the ground showed otherwise. The PM affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pu»»»
NCIHL affirms targeting Qatari territory is violation of int’l law
QNA Doha The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of the missile and drone attacks targeting the territory of the State of Qatar, launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Committee stressed that the attacks occurred »»»
Turkish Embassy in Doha hosts annual Iftar to strengthen diplomatic bonds during Ramadan
Ashraf Siddiqui The Holy Month of Ramadan is observed by more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide as a sacred period of renewal, reflection, and compassion. For many, it represents far more than abstaining from food and drink; it is a time to reconnect with faith, strengthen character, and renew a s»»»
Qatar sends 3rd identical letter to UN related to Iranian attacks
QNA New York Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz, on Iranian »»»
Kahramaa warns public against parking near power stations
QNA Doha The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) on Wednesday urged the public to refrain from parking vehicles in front of or near electricity transmission and distribution stations, citing their sensitivity and strategic importance as vital state facilities. In a statement,»»»
PHCC services are available as normal at all health centres
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has confirmed that its health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or reschedul»»»
Al Muraikhi, Romanian FM review impacts of military escalation on global security
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Oana Toiu on Wednesday. They discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global security and stab»»»
MoD, GCO explain loud interception sounds, urge public to follow safety guidance
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by a»»»
PM, Japan’s FM discuss impacts of military escalation in region
Doha QNA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi. The call discussed the developments in military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»
Working session on environmental issues related to maritime sector
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Environment focused on environmental issues related to the maritime sector, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday evening.The session, chaired by...»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli air raid targeted a residential apartment in Beirut’s Choueifat area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case
A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, who accused the justice department of a "cover-up". The Trump»»»
Qatar sends third identical letter to UN and Security Council over Iranian attacks
New York: The State of Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Wa»»»
Corendon Airlines Highlights European Growth Strategy at ITB Berlin
Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, met with industry representatives at ITB Berlin (March 3–5, 2026) to present its growth strategy for the year ahead. At ITB Berlin, Corendon Airlines emphasized its strategy of sustainable growth in key European markets, particularly Germ»»»
Hezbollah leader: Resumed fighting with Israel not linked to war on Iran - UPI.com
Rubble is removed from the site of the destroyed building of the Jamaa Islamiya, an Islamist group allied with Hamas and Hezbollah, after it was targeted by an Israeli airstrike Tuesday in the southern coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 4 (UPI) -- Hezbollah leader N»»»
World’s tallest 3D-printed tower points the way forward
The world’s biggest 3D-printed structure has towered over a tiny village in the Swiss Alps. Tor Alva, or White Tower in Romansh, is more than a global technological milestone; it is also a powerful antidote to the Swiss countryside’s growing depopulation. The driving forces behind this impressive p»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces advance towards Wadi Al-Khiam and the eastern outskirts of the city in southern Lebanon
Regarding displaced civilians, Sheikh Qassem emphasized that sheltering them is a national responsibility requiring collective cooperation. The government, its agencies, and ministries are tasked with providing necessary services to displaced Lebanese citizens. “Hezbollah will fulfill its responsib»»»
Noem back in hot seat as House Democrats press on immigration policies - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License »»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli occupation army forces in Khallat Wadi Al-Asafir in the city of Khiam with a rocket salvo: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation drones targets two vehicles on the Airport-Sports City highway in Beirut - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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British Parliament member's husband, 2 others, arrested for spying for China - UPI.com
Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested Wednesday for spying for China. One of the men is married to a member of Parliament. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- Three men were arrested in Britain on charges of spying for China, London's Metropolitan Police announced, and one is the»»»
Russia says Ukraine attacked, sunk gas tanker in Mediterranean - UPI.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the sinking of a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea was the result of a terrorist attack by Ukraine. The tanker sank between Libya and Malta after explosions and fire were observed by Libyan port officials. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA March »»»
House Ethics Committee opens probe on Rep. Tony Gonzales for affair with staffer - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks at a press conference in 2021. The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it has begun an investigation into Gonzales over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The House Ethi»»»
Hezbollah’s fighters targeted on Tuesday the Tel Hashomer base as well as a military target south of occupied Haifa with a salvo of precision rockets: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bahrain arrests four individuals for filming, posting content showing Iranian attacks, footage of military sites
Manama: Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has identified and arrested four individuals for misusing social media, according to the Ministry’s statement. The statement said »»»
UAE President receives phone call from Acting President of Venezuela affirming solidarity with the UAE
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed Venezuela’s solidarity»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Our fight in Lebanon is not linked to any other battle, our goal is to halt the aggression and end the Israeli occupation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
"The number of explosions, the destruction, what is happening - it's unbelievable," says Salar, whose name has been changed. Iran's capital, Tehran, is under heavy attack since strikes began on 28 February, as the US and Israel target military and political sites in a bid to weaken the Islamic regi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: To our people, we share your pain from this aggression, and we will make the Israeli enemy suffer because it is our duty to do so - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will always respond to Israeli-American aggression as this is a legitimate right, and we will confront the aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: They intended it to be a battle pushing them to the furthest limits, and our choice is to confront them to the fullest extent, ensuring the aggression’s objectives fail - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QR1 million fine, temporary administrative closure of company in Qatar: MoCI
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has ordered the administrative closure of a company for one month and imposed a fine of QR1 million for violating consumer protection regulations. The Ministry said the company was penalized for increasing prices without obtaining prior approva»»»
Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Israeli enemy seeks to portray itself as capable of imposing political decisions on Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting convenes tomorrow
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that the Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The meeting will bring together the foreign ministers of the GCC states and the European Union (EU) member states. High Represen»»»
Paleontologist, 'Jurassic Park' consultant out from university over Epstein ties - UPI.com
A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longer with Chapman University after emails he wrote to Jeffrey Epstein were released. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longe»»»
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve chair - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference announcing the publication of the Warsh Report at the Bank of England in London in 2014. President Donald Trump officially nominated Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve. File Photo by WIll Oliver/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- The White House announced »»»
UAE warns of scam emails requesting emergency registration details
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public about fraudulent emails circulating that ask recipients to complete an “emergency registration form” and submit personal information. According to the ministry, the messages falsely claim that individuals may receive support, compensatio»»»
Sounds heard across Dubai caused by defence ops
Dubai Media Office has addressed the sounds you might have heard across the emirate. "Sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations, with no injuries reported." It added that the eelevant teams continue to closely monitor developm»»»
Sharjah Police arrest 95 beggars and street vendors in Ramadan crackdown
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested 95 beggars and illegal street vendors during the first two weeks of Ramadan as part of a campaign aimed at curbing begging and raising public awareness about its risks.The arrests were carried out under the campaign “Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsib»»»
MOI urges public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages that falsely claim to represent official entities, as part of efforts to prevent cybercrime. In a public notice posted on its official X platform on Wednesday evening, the ministry advise»»»
Agriculture Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Institutional Dialogue and Mutual Respect
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food remains committed to the principles of institutional dialogue, mutual respect between the branches of government and the normal functioning of the State administration, the Ministry said in an official position on Wednesday. The statement comes in connection wit»»»
Sharjah Charity distributes nearly half a million Iftar meals in Ramadan initiative
Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has distributed 449,385 Iftar meals during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan across 129 locations in the emirate, as part of its annual Iftar for Fasting Individuals initiative aimed at supporting people in need and promoting social solidarity during»»»