Watch: Meteorite hunters descend on Ohio county to find space rock fragments - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- Meteorite hunters have descended on an Ohio county where a massive fireball last week left fragments behind -- including one possible fragment in a resident's driveway. The car-sized asteroid broke up over Northeast Ohio on March 17, and in recent days meteorite hunters have desce»»»
N.C. woman's family tradition inspires $1.2 million lottery win - UPI.com
North Carolina woman Kathy Lopez said her daily tradition of watching game show "Wheel of Fortune" with her mom led to her winning a $1.2 million lottery prize. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Education Lottery March 24 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman said her daily tradition of watching game »»»
Weather in UAE: Why is it raining in one neighbourhood but sunny in another? Explained
Dubai: Parts of the UAE woke up Thursday to a brief pause in precipitation. Roads were drying, skies lightening. It felt, briefly, like the deluge might be over. It isn't. Not yet. Thursday daytime is bringing some relief as the influence of the low-pressure system temporarily weakens, with rainfal»»»
Venezuela's Maduro Back in US Court after Stunning Capture
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro will appear Thursday in a New York court for the second time since his capture by US forces in an extraordinary nighttime raid. Maduro, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three months after American commandos snatched th»»»
Oldest dog DNA suggests 16,000 years of human companionship
The discovery of the oldest ever dog DNA suggests they have been our best friends for nearly 16,000 years -- 5,000 years earlier than had previously been thought, new research said Wednesday. Despite being ubiquitous in the homes, backyards and hearts of people across the world, surprisingly little»»»
Why UAE residents are buying board games alongside first-aid and essentials: Retailers share insights
A little ice-cream doesn’t hurt anyone. Dubai-based Aayati Manchanda admits that during the first few days of crisis, she would sneak in an ice-cream along with essentials of bottled water and vegetables. “I was trying to think practically, but also I’m human. I need to comfort myself,” she notes. »»»
Haiti violence kills over 5,500 in ten months, UN says
More than 5,500 people were killed in Haiti between March 2025 and mid-January as gang violence and security operations against armed groups ravaged the Caribbean nation, the United Nations said on March 24, calling for stronger action against corruption and impunity. »»»
Formal job losses accelerate in Argentina, led by industrial decline - UPI.com
A new report estimates Argentina's industrial sector has lost more than 100,000 jobs over the past two years, with an average of 32 companies closing each day across the country. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- Formal employment losses are accelerating in Argentina, with »»»
Watch: Philadelphia airport assembles world's longest line of cheesesteaks - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- Philadelphia International Airport celebrated National Cheesesteak Day by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteaks. Airport eateries from PHL Food & Shops teamed up with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to assemble 1,291 cheesesteaks o»»»
Lebanese govt. stuck between Israel and Hezbollah in war it didn't want
Lebanon's government has been wedged into a war not of its choosing between Hezbollah and Israel, as the Iran-backed militants harden their stance and Israel demands the group's elimination. Beirut has been struggling to pull the country back from the brink after Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Mid»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City opens at Katara, tickets now available
Doha, Qatar: Hot Wheels Speed City has opened its gates at Katara Cultural Village, offering a high-energy experience for motorsport enthusiasts and families, with tickets now available online. The event, held at Katara South Parking, features a range of interactive attractions including racing sim»»»
Watch: Indonesians fire wooden cannons in unique post-Eid celebration
Dubai: Villagers in Indonesia marked post-Eid celebrations with a unique and lively tradition of firing wooden cannons in Bogor, West Java. The event sees communities on opposite sides of a river competing to produce the loudest blast, turning the celebration into a spirited contest. The cannons, c»»»
Haiti violence kills over 5,500 in ten months, UN says
More than 5,500 people were killed in Haiti between March 2025 and mid-January as gang violence and security operations against armed groups ravaged the Caribbean nation, the United Nations said on March 24, calling for stronger action against corruption and impunity. »»»
UAE Ministry of Education sets measures to support students of determination during distance learning
The Ministry of Education has introduced special measures to support students of determination as schools across the UAE began the third academic term using a distance learning system. The ministry said the updated framework aims to ensure the smooth continuation of learning while creating a safe a»»»
Watch: Bright green fireball lights the sky over Pacific Northwest - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- Experts in Oregon said a bright green fireball that lit up the early morning sky over the Pacific Northwest was a meteor burning up in the atmosphere. Jim Todd of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry said the fireball was spotted across Oregon and Washington about 6:06 a.m. M»»»
2 men arrested in London on suspicion of torching Jewish ambulances - UPI.com
Counter-terrorism police in London arrested two men in raids in the capital early Wednesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life two days after an attack that burnt out four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- British counter-te»»»
Exotic Pet Trade Thrives in China Despite Welfare Concerns
Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual»»»
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade
A military parade is currently underway in central Athens as part of nationwide events marking the March 25, 1821 anniversary, the start of Greece’s War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from the Lycabettus Hill battery and the performance of t»»»
IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit 25-03-2026 11:04 AM A missile exhibited beneath Iranian fl»»»
Greece marks Independence Day with ceremonies, military parade in Athens
Greece marked the start of celebrations for its March 25, 1821 independence anniversary on Wednesday with early morning ceremonies in Athens, commemorating the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from Lycabettus Hill »»»
Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance. Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands. Now the D»»»
'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC
Joanna Harrison never wanted to speak about the abuse she faced at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Like many survivors, she says Epstein's assault filled her with shame and embarrassment. But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by »»»
Tête à tête - 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he intends to return to his country, days after resurfacing in Washington following nearly two months in hiding in Uganda. "I am still under threat," Wine warned, calling for international sanctions against Ugandan Presid»»»
France takes steps to mitigate fuel price rise amid Middle East war
The French government has announced steps to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses, including extending deadlines for tax payments and asking refineries to boost output. The moves came amid the virtual shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the transport link for 20 per»»»
Denmark votes in close election overshadowed by Trump's Greenland threats
Denmark votes in early general elections on Tuesday with centre-left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hoping her staunch line against US President Donald Trump's push to annex Greenland will carry her to a third term in office. Overseas seats held by Denmark's autonomous territories, incl»»»
Far-right MEP faces crimes against humanity probe over interceptions of migrant boats
A French judge is set to investigate former Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri, now a member of the European Parliament for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, over allegations he encouraged staff to facilitate the interception of migrant boats in the Mediterranean Sea. A French judge will investi»»»
Istanbul-listed Halkbank sells $210mn AT1 eurobond at 8.30% amid Iran war
Turkey's Halkbank (HALKB) has sold $210mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3314690176) at a coupon rate of 8.30% and a yield-to-investor of 8.301% (priced at 99.9976), the lender said on March 23. AT1 b»»»
Istanbul-listed Halkbank sells $210mn AT1 eurobond at 8.30% amid Iran war
Turkey's Halkbank (HALKB) has sold $210mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3314690176) at a coupon rate of 8.30% and a yield-to-investor of 8.301% (priced at 99.9976), the lender said on March 23. AT1 b»»»
Modi, Trump discuss Mideast tensions: Indian leader calls for de-escalation, open Hormuz
In a timely diplomatic outreach amid rising global concerns over energy security, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump. Modi shared details of the conversation on X, describing it as a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.” »»»
Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
US President Donald Trump's dramatic description of "very strong talks" with Iran suggested the door to diplomacy has been flung open for what he said could be "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". But Iran almost immediately denied that talks had begun - and so f»»»
Watch: Circus performer pulls 2,184-pound carriage with his nipples - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- A Finnish man used his body piercings to break the Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle pulled by the nipples -- 2,184 pounds. The professional circus performer, known as The Baron, had his partner sit in a carriage to bring it up to weight on the set of Guinness World R»»»
Hannah Montana fans celebrate 20 years of 'once in a generation' show
It's been 20 years since Hannah Montana debuted on the Disney Channel. The show - about a teenager living a double-life as a pop singer - was a smash hit and made an international celebrity of its star, Miley Cyrus. She's put on her famous blonde wig once again for an anniversary special, filmed in»»»
Watch: Texas town called Bug Tussle loses over 70 street signs to theft - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- A small Texas town called Bug Tussle is no longer receiving new road signs from the Department of Transportation due to rampant thefts. Local officials said more than 70 Bug Tussle road signs have been stolen over the years by thieves who apparently appreciated the town's unusual »»»
Watch: Austrian man sticks balloons up his nose for world record - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- An Austrian man took his unusual party trick to a German TV series and broke the Guinness World Record for the most balloons passed through the nose and out the mouth in one minute. Malte Dünser, the self-proclaimed "King of the Freaks" who amassed an Instagram following for his u»»»
Analysis: Israel’s forced displacement deepens Lebanon’s crisis - UPI.com
A damaged apartment following an overnight Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Bshamoun, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said more than 1,030 people have been killed and 2,800 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the start of re»»»
Coral Beach Sharjah joins global climate action initiative
Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has been officially recognised as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, becoming the first hotel in the UAE to earn this distinction. The recognition underscores the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism and measurab»»»
D.C. authorities hunt for two suspects after U.S. Park Police officer shot - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Washington, D.C., are hunting for at least two suspects after a U.S. Park Police officer was shot while on undercover duty in the nation's capital. The shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. EDT Monday near the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and the 4600 block o»»»
Ousted Venezuela President to Return to New York Court
Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»
Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»
Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Is the CRINK alliance helping to arm Iran?
Are the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) arming and abetting Iran? The informal cooperation between America's main geopolitical adversaries were already cooperating militarily before »»»
Britain summons Iranian ambassador over spying case - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- Britain's foreign ministry said it has summoned Iran's ambassador to London after two Iranian men were charged with spying on members of its Jewish community for Iran's intelligence agency. The ambassador, Seyed Ali Mousavi, was summoned to Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth and Deve»»»
Trump delays Iran strikes, citing progress in talks but Tehran denies negotiations are under way
President Donald Trump said Monday that the US was holding "productive" talks with Iranian officials, notably an unidentified Iranian leader. The speaker of Iran’s parliament speaker and the foreign ministry denied there had been any recent negotiations with the United States. Trump's surpris»»»