Watch: 2 rescued after hot air balloon crashes, dangles from Texas cell tower - UPI.com
A hot air balloon crashed and became snagged on a cell phone tower Saturday morning in Longview, Texas. Photo courtesy the Longview Fire Department Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in East Texas rescued two people after the hot air balloon they were traveling in struck a cell phone tower and left them»»»
Protesters in major U.S. cities denounce attacks on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 5 | An Iranian flag waves over a protest held by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, along with other activist groups, against the war in Iran outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people gathered out»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump says
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Satellite images showed damage to Khamenei's compound»»»
Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor. It happened as the US and Israel launched massive air strikes against the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless»»»
TRUMP: IRAN’s SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greets the crowd as he attends a program held in the capital Tehran, Iran on Jan. 17. Photo: Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint militar»»»
UAE suspends permits for drones, gliders and recreational aircraft for one week
Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a directive suspending all flight permits for gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and recreational aircraft of all types, effective immediately and for a period of one week. This decision has been taken in light of the prevai»»»
F1 monitoring situation ahead of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races
PA Media/DPA London Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace. A»»»
Engr. Felipe D Catinoy: A Filipino engineer advancing service and leadership on the global stage
Darlene Regis A Filipino civil engineer based in Qatar, Engr. Felipe Davila Catinoy continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and bayanihan far beyond his homeland. Through decades of volunteer work spanning the Philippines, the UAE, and now Qatar, he has demonstrated how overseas F»»»
CREWQ’s Matilda: Moves of Magic lights up Mall of Qatar with youthful energy
Darlene Regis CREWQ captivated families, arts supporters, and dance enthusiasts with its much-anticipated Matilda: Moves of Magic Excerpt Show, staged at the Oasis Stage at Mall of Qatar on February 13. The high-energy showcase transformed the popular retail destination into a vibrant theatrical hu»»»
MoCI continues inspection campaigns to ensure market stability, availability of goods
Tribune News Network Doha The inspection teams of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) continue their intensive field visits to retail outlets and markets to monitor supply levels, ensure that suppliers are providing essential goods, and identify any violations, taking immediate legal actio»»»
PM, world leaders urge restraint and de-escalation amid tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from leaders of friendly countries to discuss developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and inter»»»
QC hosts iftar for its sponsored students in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»
Men’s hockey and swimming champions crowned at AZF’s Ramadan Sports Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Men’s Hockey Championship concluded after 4 days of exciting competition held on the five-a-side football pitches from February 23 to 26, as part of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026 organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, in cooperation with the Qatar Hockey Federation. T»»»
Suzuki Across launched in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The all-new Suzuki Across was officially unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at the Suzuki Qatar showroom at Airport Road, Doha. Organised by Teyseer Motors which has been representing the Suzuki brand in Qatar for over 50 years, the event marked another milestone i»»»
QRCS provides over 6,000 food parcels for displaced families in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun distributing a total of 6,080 food parcels to displaced Palestinian families, in cooperation with Rahma Worldwide. Regarding the project’s mechanism, Dr. Akram Nassar, he»»»
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flights as QCAA closes Qatari airspace
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Doha as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in Qatari airspace as part of a series of precautionary measures taken by Qatar against»»»
Cuba showcases weapons seized from ‘armed infiltration’ (PHOTOS)
Cuba has released photographs of the numerous weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear confiscated from the gunmen who recently attempted what it has called an “armed infiltration for terrorist purposes” off the island nation’s coast. Ten gunmen aboard a Florida-registered speedboat attempted to ente»»»
Ceasefire urged: 'No evidence of radiological impact', says IAEA
The Internaitonal Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged restraint among warring parties to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. So far, there's no evidence of any radiological impact, according to the agency, will keep monitoring the situation and informing. World leaders, meanwh»»»
Dubai Airports confirms incident at DXB leaves four injured
Dubai: Dubai Airports has confirmed that an incident occurred at Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, according to Dubai Media Office. Emergency response teams were immediately activated and are dealing with the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. The incident r»»»
Amir receives phone call from Syrian President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call today from his brother HE President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al Sharaa. At the outset of the call, HE the Syrian President said he was reassured by the situation in the State of Qatar, stressing the solidarity»»»
Trump declares Khamenei dead as US–Israel bombing campaign escalates
Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, saying in a post on Truth Social that the cleric had been killed in a joint US-Israeli operation. The claim, which had not been independently verified at the time of publication, signals a potential»»»
Seven casualties in Iranian missile attacks on central ‘Israel’: Zionist media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Seven casualties in Iranian missile attacks on central ‘Israel’: Zionist media 28-02-2026 23:05 PM Latest News Urgent News Videos| Huge Sal»»»
Elijah Allman, Cher's son, arrested for trespass, assault at private N.H. school - UPI.com
Cher appears with her son Elijah Blue Allman at the Billboard Music Award Show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 9, 2002. File Photo by Roger Williams/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities arrested singer Cher's son, Elijah Allman, for allegedly trespassing and causing a disturbance »»»
US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says
At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported strike. US-Israeli air strikes killed at least 85 people at a girls’ school in southern Ira»»»
Foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador, expresses its strong protest, deep displeasure, and categorical rejection of targeting of Qatari territory
DOHA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi to express its strong protest, deep dismay, and categorical rejection of the targeting of Qatari territory, which constitutes a blatant violation of its sovereignty,»»»
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Galilee and Afula: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Galilee and Afula: Israeli media 28-02-2026 22:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv»»»
Bulgaria's Borissov Calls for Immediate Halt to Iranian Attacks Amid Tensions in the Middle East
GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region. In a Facebook post, he characterized the Iranian strikes against regional states and their populations as a serious and dangerous escalatio»»»
Ministry says 65 ballistic missiles, 12drones intercepted
Ministry of Defense representative during the press conference on the aftermath of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar confirmed that a total of 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones were intercepted as they arrived in successive waves. The Ministry stated that 63 missiles and 11 drones were su»»»
What’s really happening? Conflicting reports around Khamenei
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign policy, military strategy and national security, he has shaped Iran’s trajectory since taking over »»»
OpenAI reaches deal with Pentagon after Trump drops Anthropic - UPI.com
OpenAI creator Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill on May 8 in Washington, D.C. He announced Friday that his company would provide artificial intelligence models to the Pentagon. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Fe»»»
UAE issues emergency alert to residents
Abu Dhabi: The UAE issued an emergency alert after midnight to residents detailing measures to take during the current situation with potential missile threats. The Ministry of Interior asked residents to seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, and to steer away from windows, doors, »»»
Iranian Armed Forces continue targeting the US air bases in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Armed Forces continue targeting the US air bases in the region 28-02-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Armed Forces con»»»
Amir receives call from Sultan of Oman
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. At the outset of the call, HM the Sultan checked on the State of Qatar's leadership and people following the Iranian aggression»»»
Israelis rush to shelters as missiles target Tel Aviv
Dubai: As Iranian missiles streaked towards Tel Aviv in retaliation for joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, many residents sought refuge in shelters, some reacting with a mix of resolve and routine acceptance. In one underground car park in the commercial hub, people gathered calmly as sirens wailed »»»
UAE President, Italy PM discuss regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, during which they discussed the serious developments in the region in light of the ongoing military escalation and the ris»»»
Tehran on alert after deadly regional escalation
Dubai: A tense calm gripped Tehran overnight after one of the most dramatic escalations in years, as large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent said around 200 people were killed in the attacks, which prompted fears of a wider regional co»»»
Opposition Vows Unyielding Protest Against PM Rama
Flamur Noka, Secretary General of the Democratic Party, delivered a fiery statement during ongoing protests in Tirana, directly targeting Prime Minister Edi Rama and his administration. Speaking to demonstrators, Noka declared: "No one can save Edi Rama and his organization—not with tear gas, not w»»»
Albania PM Mocks Opposition Protest as Tear Gas, Clashes Unfold in Tirana
Edi Rama has reacted to the opposition’s protest in Tirana with a pointed message on social media, drawing sharp political contrasts as tensions flared in the capital. In a post on X, Rama shared two images — one depicting U.S. strikes in Iran and another showing a burning trash bin, reportedly fro»»»
UAE President, EU chief discuss regional military escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, during which they discussed the military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional security and stability. D»»»
Targeting Qatari territory with ballistic missiles constitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty: PM
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanireceived a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaja Kallas. The call dealt with discussing the developments of the military esc»»»
GERB Leader Borisov Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in Neighbouring Countries, Urges Return to Diplomacy
GERB leader Boyko Borisov condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East as a "dangerous escalation" that must stop immediately, urging a return to diplomacy while warning that concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program are undermining global security. "Developments in the region, where thousa»»»
Bahrain confirms attacks on sites, facilities
MANAMA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's National Communication Center (NNC) confirmed Saturday that several sites and facilities inside the Kingdom came under attacks in a blatant breach of its sovereignty and security.In a statement, NNC said that Bahraini security and military bodies have already laun»»»
US and Israeli strikes on Iran: Russian analysts weigh the risks and consequences
As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»
Prime minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss regional escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE DrNawaf Salam. The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in the region and it»»»
MRF - New Beginning: Conflict in Middle East Tests International Security and Bulgaria's Integrity
In a statement released on Saturday night by the MRF - New Beginning press service, MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that Saturday's events in the Middle East are a serious test for international security but also for Bulgaria's national integrity on the international stage. According»»»
UAE announces distance learning for students
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that studies will shift to distance learning from Monday, 2 March 2026, until Wednesday, 4 March 2026, for students and teaching and administrative staff across all public and private schools»»»
Amir, Lebanese president discuss regional developments
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. At the outset of the call, the Lebanese President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of»»»
UAE President, Iraqi Prime Minister discuss impact of regional escalation on security and stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Iraqi Prime Minister during which they discussed the serious military escalation in the region and its implications for regional security and stability, in addition to the blatan»»»
Amir receives phone call from German chancellor
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from the Chancellor of the Federal Republic ofآ Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the outset of the call, the German Chancellor expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of »»»
Israel declares nationwide emergency after strikes on Tehran
Israel has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the county’s strikes on Iran, amid fears of retaliation. The announcement came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had conducted what he called a preemptive strike against Iran, highlighting that retaliatory missile a»»»