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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session was held, Wednesday, at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy to discuss the concerns of the wood and furniture manufacturing sector and its development prospects. The session emphasised the "need to...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council of the State of Qatar issued a statement confirming that it is not currently conducting any field visits related to the population census, nor is it verifying identity cards or collecting biometric data. The Council’s statement added that it has not author»»»

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»»»

Slovakia will terminate an emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine, state-owned energy operator SEPS has announced. The move comes amid the continuing row between Kiev and Bratislava over the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, which carried crude from Russia to Slovakia and Hungary. The pipeli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior warned against gathering at or heading to accident sites, photographing, or sharing clips related to ongoing field developments to avoid legal liability. In a Public Notice shared on X, the Ministry said that such actions hinder the work of the relevant authori»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The World Bank and the Tunisian government have decided to strengthen their partnership to support the country’s climate resilience through additional financing of $50 million for the Integrated Disaster Resilience Programme...»»»

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 »»»

NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Türkiye’s airspace, the country’s Defense Ministry has announced. The projectile was detected traveling through Iraq and Syria and was destroyed in a “timely manner” by the US-led military»»»

Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»

"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»»»

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»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on his official Facebook page that Bulgaria needs a clear energy strategy and an active role in ensuring Europe's energy security. Borissov added that in the conditions of a dynamic international environment and accelerated energy transition, nuclear energy remains »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Coast Guard vessels have rescued 42 migrants in a small boat that ran into trouble off Crete on Wednesday and arrested a teenager suspected of having steered the vessel over from the north African coast, authorities said. It was the second incident in as many days involving migrants heading for Cre»»»

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky stated in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Wednesday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria but an indirect threat exists. She said that the Defence Ministry is preparing an analysis of the risks to national security and, if necessary, »»»

Rimini, March 4 (TAP correspondants Chayma Zenaidi & Meriem Khadhraoui) – The 4th flagship European and Mediterranean event on energy transition, KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy.Nearly...»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- NATO air and missile defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran he»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of two individuals accused of publishing videos on social media that mocked and belittled the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and undermined the efforts of the country’s air defence system. In a statement, the ministry said the suspects had circulated »»»

Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion involving its bloc allies. Turkey - Iran's n»»»

1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»

A Russian LNG gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. Ukraine's SBU state securi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call Wednesday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, HE Oana Toiu. The call discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global»»»

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»

The UN nuclear watchdog IAEA said Wednesday facilities housing nuclear material in Iran suffered no damage in the recent US-Israeli strikes and there was no risk of a radiation leak. "Based on analysis of latest available satellite imagery, IAEA sees no damage to facilities containing nuclear mater»»»

The Lebanese Army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»

A total of 27 political formations submitted documents to the Central Election Commission to register for participation in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, the Commission said on Wednesday. The deadline for parties and coalitions to file applications for registration to take»»»

As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»

The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»

The U.S. Southern Command said the mission began Tuesday and is aimed at “designated terrorist organizations” operating in the South American country. The United States said it is functioning in an advisory capacity, while Ecuadorian soldiers conduct the operation. Photo by Gerardo Menoscal/EPA Mar»»»

The Russian special services have intelligence data on preparations for blowing up the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The threats to blow up the pipelines under the Black Sea are 'very dangerous game' on Ukraine's part, Putin emphasized»»»

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and the stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East, the regulator’s press centre report»»»

Iran's government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbors, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. "Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," ‌Kallas said. Türkiye ‌said earlier on ‌Wednesday that ⁠NATO air defenses de»»»

Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the country’s Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry. The ministry said the step is aimed at strengthening i»»»

Unilever Egypt has launched Knorr’s Ramadan 2026 campaign, “Knorr 7aletha”, aiming to engage more than 10 million Egyptians during the holy month through a consumer-led initiative that links everyday cooking to direct meal donations. In addition to Knorr’s ongoing meal preparation and distribution »»»

Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir toured Alexandria to review progress on the rehabilitation and modernisation of the historic Raml Tram, a flagship national project aimed at upgrading urban mobility and easing traffic congestion across the coastal city. The 13.2-kilometre line, comprising 24 st»»»

Members of the Argentinean Jewish community and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in 1994 against the Jewish Society facilities that caused 85 dead rally at the streets of Buenos Aires in August 2009. File Photo by Cezaro De Luca/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, March 4 (UPI) -- Authorities i»»»

Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, »»»

Iraqi Kurds inspect the damage to their homes, after a drone attack struck their neighborhood in Erbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP) Iraq's national security advisor said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces have bolstered security along the Iranian border to prevent any infiltration or attacks»»»