Three people were killed in a pair of Israeli strikes on vehicles near Beirut, Lebanon's health ministry said late Wednesday, after a third day of Israeli bombardments in response to renewed Hezbollah attacks. "Two Israeli air strikes on the airport highway killed three people and wounded six," the»»»

South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, lost 12 percent on Wednesday, sending retail investors into a panic as fears of energy shortages due to the war in Iran battered shares in chipmakers and industrial giants. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says the US will insure oil tankers transiting the Persian »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar affirmed that peacebuilding and its preservation represent a top priority for the country and an integral part of its foreign policy, which aims to prevent conflicts and resolve them through peaceful means, by hosting negotiations and facilitating constructive dialog»»»

Billionaire Elon Musk told a jury in California on Wednesday that stock market investors read too much into his social media posts. Musk was defending himself against claims from investors, who have accused him of trying to manipulate markets with a series of misleading messages in the run-up to hi»»»

France's President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to "refrain from a ground offensive" in Lebanon in their first phone call since last summer. "I called on the Israeli prime minister to preserve Lebanon's territorial integrity and to refrain fr»»»

Hezbollah will confront "Israeli-American aggression" and will not surrender despite the "imbalance in capabilities", the head of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday night in a televised speech. "We are facing aggression... our choice is to confront it until the ultimat»»»

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. The deal involves the four founding members of the South American trade bloc, and has already been ratified by Argentina and Uruguay. Paraguay's pa»»»

In an era when nuclear deterrence is no longer an abstract theory and the relationship between the US and Russia increasingly resembles a game without rules, it is important to hear the opinion of people who know the political systems of both countries inside out. Dimitri Simes is one of the few po»»»

Say what you will about Germany’s current ‘elites’, but they are consistent: Once they don’t give a damn about international law, elementary fairness, rudimentary human decency, and, last but not least, basic logic, they really won’t quit before their country’s reputation is ruined as it has not be»»»

Historians are calling for a time-out on a law seeking to declare a small Canadian town in Nova Scotia as the "birthplace" of modern ice hockey, with critics saying the puck was first dropped elsewhere decades prior. Melissa Sheehy-Richard, a lawmaker in Nova Scotia's legislature, put forward the b»»»

1 of 2 | The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify on the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. A»»»

The Supreme Court was asked to rule on a case that could redefine liability standards for freight brokers and impact the broader transportation industry and interstate commerce landscape. Photo by Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, M»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters engaged an Israeli occupation force attempting to advance toward Al-Dhahirah, inflicting confirmed casualties, with clas»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reports 3 martyred and 6 wounded in two Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Airport Road 04-03-20»»»

QNA & Agencies Dubai DP World confirmed on Wednesday that all terminals at Jebel Ali Port are operating as normal, following a temporary disruption earlier this week. In a statement, the global ports and logistics operator said it is closely monitoring ongoing developments and maintaining continuou»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday. During the call, the president discussed the situation in Qatar and affirmed his country’s full solidarity and support for all efforts aimed at enhancin»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani rejected Iranian claims that recent missile attacks were not aimed at Qatar, saying the evidence on the ground showed otherwise. The PM affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pu»»»

QNA Doha The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of the missile and drone attacks targeting the territory of the State of Qatar, launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Committee stressed that the attacks occurred »»»

QNA Doha To prevent cybercrime, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged the public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages that exploit the current circumstances by falsely claiming affiliation with official institutions or entities in the State. In a post on its official X account, the min»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Holy Month of Ramadan is observed by more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide as a sacred period of renewal, reflection, and compassion. For many, it represents far more than abstaining from food and drink; it is a time to reconnect with faith, strengthen character, and renew a s»»»

QNA New York Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz, on Iranian »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) on Wednesday urged the public to refrain from parking vehicles in front of or near electricity transmission and distribution stations, citing their sensitivity and strategic importance as vital state facilities. In a statement,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has confirmed that its health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or reschedul»»»

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

QNA Doha The Cabinet has commended the decisive role of the Qatar Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in successfully countering successive waves of Iranian attacks that targeted several areas across the country. At its meeting on We»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by a»»»

Doha QNA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi. The call discussed the developments in military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Environment focused on environmental issues related to the maritime sector, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday evening.The session, chaired by...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli air raid targeted a residential apartment in Beirut’s Choueifat area 04-03-2026 23:38 PM Latest N»»»

A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, who accused the justice department of a "cover-up". The Trump»»»

The yearslong investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office identified 75 members of the Catholic Church clergy, including 61 priests and deacons, that it said have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct against a child. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI)»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Wa»»»

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»»»

Regarding displaced civilians, Sheikh Qassem emphasized that sheltering them is a national responsibility requiring collective cooperation. The government, its agencies, and ministries are tasked with providing necessary services to displaced Lebanese citizens. “Hezbollah will fulfill its responsib»»»

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...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s fighters targeted on Tuesday the Tel Hashomer base as well as a military target south of occupied Haifa with a salvo of precisi»»»

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»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed Venezuela’s solidarity»»»