Dubai court orders man to repay Dh1.29 million in cryptocurrency fraud case
The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man of Asian nationality to repay Dh1.291 million to another Asian national after fraudulently obtaining digital currency from him. The civil ruling followed a final criminal conviction against the defendant, who had previously been found guilty of us»»»
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
WASHINGTON: Americans are divided along party lines on US military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls suggest that many Americans are worried the military action is making the U.S. “less safe,” even»»»
2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia
GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»
Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff
The special election to replace former Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is projected to be headed to a runoff after none of the candidates secured a majority of the votes on Tuesday night. Republican Clay Fuller, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement, is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harri»»»
UNCTAD: Hormuz shipping disruptions heighten risks for vulnerable economies
New York, March 11 (SANA) – The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing risks to global energy supplies, fertilizer trade and vulnerable economies. In an analysis published Tuesday, UNCTAD said the recent»»»
Rain, dust and cooler temperatures expected across UAE mid-week
Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today (Wednesday) through Sunday as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough influences the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with d»»»
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed holds phone calls with global leaders on regional developments
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»
Global oil shock over Iran War: Is the world heading toward $200 per barrel?
Just one week after the outbreak of military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, global energy markets have entered a phase of severe volatility, marked by a sharp surge in oil prices. The price of crude oil jumped from around $60 per barrel to ap»»»
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns targeting of UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the treacherous terrorist drone attack that targeted the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region o»»»
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to avoid peak hours for Umrah during last 10 days of Ramadan
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to avoid peak hours when performing Umrah during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as large numbers of worshippers are expected at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The ministry identified nine hours each day that witness the heaviest flow of»»»
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»»»
Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder - UPI.com
Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»
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»»»
Why global oil prices next hinge on security of Iran’s Kharg Island export hub
Dubai: Global oil markets are now closely watching Iran’s Kharg Island, a key export hub whose disruption could quickly drive crude prices higher by tightening global supply. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The small island in the Arabian Gulf handles around nine out o»»»
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 »»»
IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None 11-03-2026 00:05 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I»»»
Saudi Aramco chief warns prolonged Hormuz Strait closure could shake global oil markets
Dubai: The chief executive of Saudi Aramco has warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have catastrophic consequences for global oil markets and the wider economy. Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh following the announcement of the company’s 2025 financial results, Amin»»»
NCM: Unstable weather conditions, rainfall expected across parts of UAE until 15 March
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast relatively unstable weather conditions across the UAE from tomorrow until 15th March, with the beginning of the period expected to see chances of rainfall over some areas, especially western and coastal regions. This will be accompani»»»
QC humanitarian work in Turkey, Syria on despite conflicts
Tribune NewsNetwork Doha Despite the significant challenges and exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its humanitarian operations without interruption, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that the generosity of benevolent donors reaches those most in need. Thi»»»
Defence secretary Hegseth warns of 'most intense' day of US war on Iran
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that Tuesday would be the "most intense" day of strikes inside Iran, adding that the country "stands alone, and they are badly losing". He also said that, in the last 24 hours, Iran has fired the lowest number of missiles since the start of the war. On t»»»
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
Much of the centre of the German city of Dresden will be evacuated on Wednesday, after the discovery of a large unexploded British World War Two flying bomb. The 250kg (551lb) device was discovered near the former Carola Bridge, which collapsed in the Elbe River in 2024. The fire brigade in Dresden»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation: Advisor to Prime Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. During the ministry's weekly media brie»»»
Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
Toronto: The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to notify police about the killer's troubling activity on its ChatGPT chatbot, lawyers said Tuesday. OpenAI had banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025, ei»»»
Suspicious package found near N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home - UPI.com
NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch speaks alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a press conference at Gracie Mansion on Monday after two men threw devices at a crowd of protesters near the mayor's home. On Tuesday, police evacuated a park near Gracie Mansion after a suspicious package w»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets 300 business leaders
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with 300 leaders from Dubai’s business community to accelerate the Emirate’s development journey, strengthen its econ»»»
UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Polish start-up equipping European buses
AutonomyNow, a Polish deeptech startup developing AI based safety systems for commercial vehicles, reported its first profit in 2025 of over PLN 1 million, with revenue exceeding PLN 30 million, growing strongly y/y. Founded in 2020, the company has produced more than 3,000 autonomous safety system»»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
British Airways suspends flights to Doha, other regional destinations amid airspace uncertainty
Doha/Abu Dhabi: British Airways has announced the temporary cancellation of flights to several destinations in the Middle East, including Doha, citing ongoing uncertainty in the region and instability in airspace. In an update posted on its official X platform on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the airlin»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Noboa backs U.S. anti-drug strategy as Petro questions global drug war - UPI.com
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking, File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug traffic»»»
Etihad Rail proves resilience amid Middle East crisis
The staying power of a transit system is tested during times of crises. And over the past 11 days, while the Middle East has been at the centre of a war between US-Israel and Iran, Etihad Rail has proved its mettle. It has ferried its cargo without incident across the UAE’s national railway network»»»
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»»»
What do you love about Abu Dhabi?
It’s not about the tall skyscrapers or the inventions that seem to pop up almost on the daily that keeps UAE residents happy, it’s that indescribable feeling of belonging. Over the past few months, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport went about asking people enjoying life in the »»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Six people detained for migrant-smuggling in northern Greece
Six people have been arrested in two separate cases for allegedly smuggling migrants who crossed illegally into Greece from Turkey on their way on to Europe’s prosperous heartland, police said Tuesday. Four arrests were made late Monday in Thessaloniki, where police found nine migrants hidden in a »»»
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»»»
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»»»
CBL discusses with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company increasing the use of e-payments - including integrating illegal migrants
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed increasing e-payments with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company LPTIC. The discussions came during a meeting hosted today by Naji Issa, Governor of the CBL, with Ali Khamis Al-Farjani, Chairman of LPTC, in the presence of the directors of the telecommunications»»»
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»»»
8 in 10 Romanians are more price-conscious when shopping online in 2026
Romanians have entered a phase of cautious consumption in 2026, with 58.2% expecting household monthly shopping expenses to increase, a sign that pressure on budgets is being felt more strongly amid an economic context perceived as unstable. As a result, around 8 in 10 say they are more attentive t»»»
Anthropic sues Pentagon over killer AI rift
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to designate the company a national security risk and blacklist its technology across the federal government. The complaint, filed Monday in the US D»»»