As the US–Israel–Iran conflict continues to unfold, ripple effects are being felt across travel, oil markets, shipping routes and aviation worldwide — including here in the UAE. Governments, airlines and global energy organisations are introducing measures aimed at stabilising markets, maintaining »»»

US President Donald Trump has given assurances that the Iranian team would be welcome at the football World Cup co-hosted by the US this summer, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino reported the position on Instagram on Tuesday, saying Trump “reiterated that the Iranian team is, of cours»»»

Cash-strapped Ukraine could receive as much as €30 billion ($35 billion) from individual EU members, Politico reported on Wednesday. The idea is being discussed as Hungary and Slovakia pressure Kiev to resume Russian oil supplies by blocking a joint €90 billion EU loan. Kiev claims supplies through»»»

Ukraine has failed to explain why an armored convoy carrying tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold, and supervised by people with ties to Ukrainian intelligence, was transiting through Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. He also implied that the funds may be a sign of Ukraini»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

Machine voting will be available in 9,354 voting sections in the country for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) decided Wednesday. Acting on the CEC instructions, Information Services AD - the company in charge of election information logistics - has pr»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

Authorities have dismantled an organized fuel smuggling network that allegedly circulated fuel worth around €9 million, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said. Investigators said three companies in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, issued invoices for fuel sales without possessing the »»»

Gas prices continue to rise in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday. California prices are higher than the national average. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January but the annual rate of inflation»»»

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a strike on a civilian business in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. At least two people died, and five were injured. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine has hit a plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for mis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, HE Igli Hasani. HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday fr»»»

Bangkok: A Thai cargo vessel has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members trapped on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy. In a statement on Wednesday, the navy said the Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree was attacked while sailing through waters close to the st»»»

The Palestinian Presidency condemned the continued Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem, which has prevented worshippers from performing their religious rites during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the presidency said the measures constitute a serious violation of the »»»

Share: PHOTO –Destruction is seen in front of the building where at least four people were injured in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Aisha Bakkar area of central Beirut, Lebanon, March 11, 2026.Adri Salido/Getty BY BASSEM MROUE, AP Unlike in the past, when many people were afrai»»»

The MRF-New Beginning parliamentary group has submitted a draft resolution requiring the Council of Ministers to present a ratification bill on Bulgaria's accession to the Board of Peace in Parliament, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party said. "The vote in Parliament will make it crystal cle»»»

Abu Dhabi Media Office reported that a fire that had broken out after defence ops against Iranian aggression was soon brought under control on March 11. The flames broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, will pay a visit to Türkiye on 12 March 2026.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany HE Johann Wadephul who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed»»»

Muscat: Omani authorities said several drones were shot down on Wednesday, while others struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah, causing damage but no casualties. According to the Oman News Agency, an official security source said the country's security services intercepted and downed a nu»»»

Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt was proudly adorned with the Flag Day in celebration of this national occasion, which is observed annually on March 11. This gesture reflects pride in the Saudi flag, a symbol of unity and sovereignty that embodies the values of monotheism, justice, and strength upon whic»»»

The United Nations aid chief warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East is straining humanitarian operations worldwide, disrupting supply chains and slowing the delivery of life-saving assistance to numerous crisis zones. “We are in a moment of grave peril for the Middle East and, act»»»

Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the escalating security situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ireland's Prime Minister HE Micheal Martin. According to official reports on Wednesday, the two leaders reviewed recent»»»

TUNIS, March 11 (TAP) – No injuries have been recorded among members of the Tunisian community in Lebanon as of Wednesday, despite the “critical” security situation in recent days, amid continuing military strikes, said Acting Chargé d’Affaires...»»»

VIENNA: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and regional stability while stressing the country’s right to defend itself. In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Dr Al Khulaifi stated that Q»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a congratulatory cable to the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Ali Khamenei on his election, reiterating the Resistance Party’s commitment to the Islamic Revolution Path. What follows is the text of the cable: In th»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

Share: FILE- Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei BEIRUT- Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured but is continuing to operate, an Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday after state te»»»

Paris: The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East conflict, the biggest such release ever. "The oil market challenges we are facing are unprecedented in scale, therefore »»»

With a statement on its website on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry “strongly recommends” avoiding any travel to Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region. Bulgarian citizens should leave the country immediately by taking advantage of all currently available safe »»»

Machine voting will be available in 9,354 voting sections for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) decided Wednesday. Acting on the CEC instructions, Information Services AD - the company in charge of election information logistics - has prepared a list o»»»

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has signed a strategic partnership with digital insurance platform Shory to enable customers to obtain vehicle insurance instantly after technical inspections, streamlining insurance renewal and vehicle registration processes through integrated digital services. »»»

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The narrow waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively closed by the war, is so vital for the global e»»»

A successful test flight (so-called acceptance flight) of MiG-29 and F-16 fighter aircraft was carried out at the Third Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, the Bulgarian Air Force said on Wednesday. The flight of a MiG-29 aircraft with tail number 37 took place after inspection and restoration work, which »»»

March 10 (UPI) -- A pair of British brothers earned a Guinness World Records title when their robot solved a 4x4x4 Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds. Matthew and Thomas Pidden, brothers who share a passion for robotics and computing, demonstrated their robot's puzzle-solving skills at the University of »»»

March 10 (UPI) -- A couple who traveled from Finland to England took first place in one of Britain's most unusual annual events: the U.K. Wife Carrying Race in Dorking, Surrey. The event, held annually since 2008, featured dozens of pairs traversing obstacles including hills, hay bales, water hazar»»»

A Maryland man who kept seeing the same numbers appear on license plates used those digits to play the lottery and scored a $100,000 prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- A Maryland man who kept seeing the same numbers appear on license plates used those digits to»»»

1 of 2 | Shoppers at an antique store in New York discovered an eastern screech owl sleeping on a shelf next to a chicken-shaped cookie jar. Photo courtesy of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation March 10 (UPI) -- A conservation officer was summoned to an antique store in New York »»»

Around 30 countries, including those with United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, voiced concern Wednesday over renewed fighting after Israel launched strikes in retaliation for attacks by Hezbollah. "We troop contributing countries to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, joined by several other m»»»

A TSA agent directs passengers checking in for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago in November. U.S. Customs has resumed Global Entry during the partial government shutdown. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The United States resumed Global Entry, a pro»»»

Skopje, 10 March 2026 (MIA) – As of March 17, North Macedonia and Slovakia will be connected by a new direct flight between Ohrid and Bratislava. “The launch of the direct air route is another step forward in strengthening contacts between our two countries, especially in tourism and business. We b»»»

Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, demonstrating it can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies d»»»

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkiye is handling the developments in the Middle East with utmost caution and prudence to prevent the conflict from spreading to its territory, stressing that Iranian attacks on neighboring countries are not a correct step. Spe»»»

At a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday, members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the caretaker Minister of Electronic Governance, George Sharkov, spoke about the preparations for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Electronic Governance Minister Sharkov said the preparations»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»