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 »»»
Israeli enemy launches intensive airstrikes on Beirut’s Dahieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
Hamas Killings Spark Anger as Pursuit of Gazans Resumes
Security tensions are rising in the Gaza Strip as Hamas-run security agencies resume measures against Palestinians that include summonses and arrests targeting people described as “activists” or critics of the group’s policies. Anger has grown further after two Gaza residents were killed in separat»»»
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»»»
Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG: Sources
London, Agencies, Mar.11 ( SANA) Shell, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas trader, has declared force majeure on LNG cargoes it buys from QatarEnergy and sells to its clients worldwide, three sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Qatar, the world’s second-largest exporter of LNG, announced a pr»»»
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»»»
Middle East escalation affecting humanitarian aid supplies: UN
Geneva: The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Tom Fletcher warned on Wednesday that the escalation in the Middle East is increasing pressure on humanitarian operations w»»»
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»»»
Child recovering after cardiac incident at Thessaloniki pool
A 10-year-old child is recovering after suffering a cardiac incident at a swimming pool in Thessaloniki on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. A doctor and paramedics rushed to the scene at the Poseidonio Swimming Pool, where they administered emergency life-support procedures. The child respond»»»
Kuwaiti National Guard destroys parts of warhead from UAV slammed into fuel tank
Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced on Wednesday that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit personnel, operating under the Engineering Battalion, successfully extracted parts of a warhead from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and safely vaporised it utilising approved technical procedu»»»
Erbil Rejects Exporting Oil for Baghdad without Conditional Deal
Two Kurdish officials ruled out allowing Iraqi oil exports through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline to Türkiye’s Ceyhan port “without a deal and conditions.” Their remarks come after reports that Iraq’s Oil Ministry sent a letter to the Kurdistan Regional Government requesting the export of at least»»»
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»»»
Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo
Three brothers have been arrested in Norway linked to an explosion outside the US embassy in the capital, Oslo, on Sunday. The authorities believe the blast was caused by an improvised device that was placed at the building's entrance. It caused minor damage and no injuries were reported. The broth»»»
Amir receives phone call from King of the Netherlands
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call Wednesday from HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the outset of the call, HM the King inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent developments following the blat»»»
Four drones shot down near Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad: The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced this evening that four drones were shot down near Baghdad International Airport. Lieutenant General Saad Maan, Head of the Security Media Cell, said in a press statement that four drones were shot down near Baghdad Airport, without causing any materi»»»
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 »»»
Amir, Dutch king stress importance of de-escalation in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the beginning of the call, His Majesty inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the»»»
Iran Tells World to Get Ready for Oil at $200 a Barrel as It Fires on Merchant Ships
Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. The war unleashed with joint US and Israeli air s»»»
MP Elias Jaradeh was attacked and kicked out from a village in south Lebanon for supporting Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- MP Elias Jaradeh MP Elias Jaradeh was attacked by a number of people in the town of Qlaiaa in southern Lebanon, leading to his expulsion from the town after he arrived to offer condolences for the passing of Father Pierre al-Raai. According to reports, the attack on Jaradeh stemmed fr»»»
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»»»
UN aid chief warns Lebanon crisis is worsened by ‘out of control’ war
U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called this “a moment of grave peril for Lebanon and for the region,” as the conflict disrupts markets, supply chains and aid operations. Speaking Wednesday at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, he said disruptions to sea routes like the Strait of Hormu»»»
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»»»
Three killed in drone strike in Democratic Republic of Congo - UPI.com
Leader of Alliance Fleuve Congo, Corneille Nangaa and M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa arrive to participate in a cleanup exercise of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Feb. 1. A drone strike on a residential neighborhood in the city killed three people, including a French aid wor»»»
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»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets donors, contributors of Edge of Life campaign
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) met with a group of donors and contr»»»
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»»»
Trump Says He Is Not Worried About Iran-Backed Attacks on US Soil
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of Iranian drones potentially striking the US West Coast, ABC News reported. The US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran nearly two weeks ago, launching »»»
Tracking, shooting down 8 hostile drones in past 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense has announced that the armed forces had intercepted a flurry of hostile air targets that penetrated the country's airspace in the past 24 hours. It added that the air defense systems had tracked eight hostile drones, of which seven had been engaged and vapori»»»
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»»»
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Director of Land Customs
Doha, Qatar: The Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs, Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the move»»»
Israeli media: A Burkan missile was fired at Yiftah settlement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
VeloBank targets expansion
VeloBank plans to double its loan portfolio to PLN 43 billion and grow to 2.7 million customers by 2028, while aiming to become Poland’s leading private banking provider. The bank, created from the former Getin Noble Bank, currently serves about 1.7 million clients after adding roughly 700,000 unde»»»
IKEA expands small-store format
Ingka Group, the main operator of IKEA stores, plans to open 20 smaller-format outlets across Europe and North America within the next six months as part of a broader retail expansion strategy. The compact stores are designed to complement traditional large locations while supporting the company’s »»»
Jet fuel spike fears
Rising tensions in the Persian Gulf have pushed aviation fuel prices sharply higher, yet Polish airlines say the impact on ticket prices should remain limited for now. Following attacks on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—through which about one-fifth of global oil flows—tanker traffic h»»»
Strike Hits Beirut Apartment Block as Lebanon Grapples with 800,000 Displaced
An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese authorities said, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy bombardment continued. Israel launched an offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah after it»»»
Iraqi PM Tells Iranian President Attacks Targeting Iraq Are Unacceptable as Shrapnel Kills One
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks targeting Iraq were unacceptable. He told Pezeshkian that the attacks undermined efforts to end the war and return to dialogue, according to a statement by the prime minister's»»»
Omani Navy evacuates 20 from Thai ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman Wednesday evacuated 20 people from the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree, which was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. The Oman News Agency reported that the Maritime Security Center received a report that a Thai-flagged merchant ship had been targeted 13 nautical miles »»»