U.S. says it has dealt major blow to Iran's ability to inflict harm - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A smoke column rises above the Iranian capital capital, Tehran, on Tuesday following a U.S. airstrike. Photo by Nahal Farzaneh/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has hit almost 2,000 targets with more than 2,000 munitions since launching its "unprecedented opera»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Uzbekistan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from President of the friendly Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the call, HE the President discussed the situation in the State of Qatar and affirmed his country's full solidarity and sup»»»
Stranded in Tanzania: Dubai travel creator Kaunain Fatima awaits flight home amid conflict
Dubai: The irony isn’t lost on Dubai-based travel content creator Kaunain Fatima, 29, who finds herself stranded in Tanzania after what was meant to be a carefree girls’ trip to Zanzibar. “Most of the stranded tourists are hoping to fly out, but my friend and I just want to get home to the UAE,” sh»»»
Kahramaa calls on public to refrain from standing in front of electricity stations
DOHA: In light of the current circumstances and given the sensitivity and strategic importance of electricity transmission and distribution stations as vital state facilities, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged the public to refrain from parking vehicles in fro»»»
Tunisia urged to adopt gradual fiscal consolidation to address debt burden
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - To address Tunisia’s debt burden and restore fiscal sustainability, the country should prioritise a mixed strategy centred on gradual fiscal consolidation combined with enhanced revenue mobilisation, according to a policy...»»»
Middle East Energy 2026 to take place in September in Dubai
Dubai: The 2026 edition of Middle East Energy (MEE), the region’s leading international power and energy exhibition, will be held from September 1 to 3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Informa has confirmed. Shifting the event to September 2026 allows greater flexibility for global participa»»»
Flights cancelled and rerouting for days: Residents fly back to the UAE because Dubai is home
Dubai: When the Gulf airspace was disrupted and flights began cancelling one after another, many residents found themselves stuck abroad, far from the city they had built their lives in. For some, that meant days of uncertainty, rerouting through multiple countries, and scrambling for any flight th»»»
Romanian deep tech company Qognifly launches autonomous drone countermeasure system
Qognifly, a Romanian deep-tech company specializing in autonomous counter-drone systems (C-UAS), has announced the public launch and entry into a new consolidation phase for Drone Wall, an integrated detection, tracking, and interception architecture developed by Romanian engineers and validated in»»»
Oil Prices Up 1% as Iran Crisis Disrupts Middle East Supply
Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday as US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump suggested the US Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose 91 cents, or 1.1%, to $82.31 a barrel »»»
Romania’s governmental private cloud enters operational stage at the national level
Romania’s Government Private Cloud, the largest critical digital infrastructure developed in the country, is entering the operational stage at national level and will serve as the technical foundation for the state’s digital public services. The implementation involved building an Internal Cloud in»»»
Discussions With Board of Peace ‘On Hold’ Due to Iran War, Indonesia Says
Indonesia's foreign minister said talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace," of which the Southeast Asian nation is a key troop-contributing member, were on hold due to the Middle East war. The US and Israeli air war against Iran has killed scores of civilians, thrown global air t»»»
Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh safe in Dubai, shows video recording in Dubai: 'All chill here'
Dubai: Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has reassured fans globally that he is safe and continuing to work and 'chill' in Dubai amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He posted a series of images on his stories to underline how resilient and normal his current life in Dubai remains amid escal»»»
Seoul shares plunge over 12 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won tumbles - UPI.com
This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index plunged more than 12 percent to close at 5,093.54 amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict. Photo by Yonhap Seoul »»»
Rival parties expected to pass U.S. investment bill on March 12 - UPI.com
Rep. Cheon Jun-ho (R) of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Sang-beom of the main opposition People Power Party shake hands during their talks at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (P»»»
Seoul stocks suffer record fall as Iran war escalates
South Korea’s equity market has recorded the steepest decline in its history as the widening fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran rippled across global financial markets. According to multiple local sources, the benchma»»»
Russia’s service sector PMI loses momentum in February, dropping to 51.3
Russia’s service sector PMI lost momentum in February as growth in services eased and manufacturing remained in contraction, according to S&P Global, with inflationary pressures still elevated despite cooling from January’s VAT-driven spike. (chart) »»»
Interior ministry warns against gathering, filming at accident sites
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has warned against gathering or being present at accident sites, filming them, or sharing videos related to ongoing developments, in compliance with regulations and laws and to avoid legal repercussions. The Ministry also stressed that all pieces of information must b»»»
PSG, strikers Dembele and Doue among Laureus World Sports Awards nominees
Doha: Paris Saint-Germain and two of its strikers, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, have been nominated across three categories of the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, an event that honours the previous year’s greatest and most inspirational sporting triumphs. Following the Ballon d’Or, the Golden»»»
On This Day, March 4: Martha Stewart released from prison - UPI.com
On March 4, 2005, homemaking guru Martha Stewart returned home after serving five months in a federal prison for conspiracy, obstruction of an agency proceeding and making false statements to federal investigators. 1 of 7 | Martha Stewart shows on March 7, 2005, a poncho that was crocheted and give»»»
Under future budget law, local administration to profit from local taxes
Chairman of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) Kelemen Hunor said that the draft budget could be sent to Parliament next week and debated in the plenary meeting between 15 and 17 March if the coalition reaches an agreement on this matter on Wednesday.Asked in Parliament whether, if ta»»»
Gold Climbs Over 1% as Expanding War Fuels Safe haven Demand
Gold prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from a more than one-week low hit in the previous session, as a widening Middle East conflict sent global markets tumbling and supported safe-haven demand. Spot gold gained 1.5% to $5,164.42 per ounce by 0701 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery »»»
Hormuz blockade unlikely to last, analysis says - UPI.com
Map of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons March 3 (Asia Today) -- Concerns about a potential "second oil shock" are spreading as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, but Japanese analysts say a prolonged blockade is structurally unlikely because China and Iran would suf»»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East
Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»
Day 5: How the US–Israel war on Iran affects UAE residents
Dubai: As hostilities between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other enter a fifth day, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates addressing security, travel, education and public safety. UAE: No participation in warThe UAE has reiterated that it has not participated i»»»
Plants uprooted and smuggled abroad despite moratorium in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Azat Sagynov, deputy head of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, reminded on Birinchi Radio about a temporary ban (moratorium) on the use of certain plant species in Kyrgyzstan until J»»»
US Embassy in Pakistan directs non-essential staff to leave Karachi and Lahore consulates
The United States has directed non-emergency personnel to evacuate its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, citing heightened security risks across Pakistan, including terrorism and kidnapping threats. The advisory specifically warns against travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the Line of Contro»»»
Iran says it has not yet used its most advanced weaponry
Iran is ready for a long war against the United States and Israel and has so far not used its most advanced weapons, its defence ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military also said it struck Iranian industrial sites used to produce ballistic missiles, while Iran retaliated by hitting in»»»
Over 138 national food manufacturing factories operating with high efficiency
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s food manufacturing factories are operating with high efficiency as the industrial sector comprises over 138 national factories. Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said in a post on its X platform, “The industrial sector includes more than 138 national factories, producing»»»
Construction boom and rebounding consumers lay the foundations for growth
The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.8% higher according to raw data and 0.6% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 4th quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»
Activities of organized criminal group suppressed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
As a result of large-scale operational and investigative measures, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have dismantled a stable organized criminal group consisting of 15 members. The individuals had previously been convicted multiple times and were registered as acti»»»
Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window
Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
Kuwait intercepts aerial threats; debris kills 11-year-old girl
Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several hostile aerial targets that entered the country’s airspace early on Wednesday, in an operation that led to debris falling on a residential home and causing casualties. In a statement, the ministry said the t»»»
UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»
Blown up: 17 Iranian Navy ships, including 1 submarine, says US admiral
The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»
South Korean stocks plunge 6%, Japan's Nikkei down 2.5%
Asian stocks plunged in early trade on Wednesday as the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East rattled global markets. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index dipped more than six percent after open, while Japan's Nikkei index was down 2.5 percent. US stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)»»»
Temperatures to surge to May-like levels in eastern U.S. late this week - UPI.com
People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on May 3, 2020. Temperatures are expected to warm up in the East in the coming weeks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Spring weather fans in parts of the Midwest and Northeast are in for another »»»
Flights cancelled: How stranded Indians in UAE can reach India via Oman and Fujairah
Dubai: Indian passengers stranded in the UAE whose flights remain cancelled and who do not have confirmed departures can consider alternative travel routes to return home. While regional airspace closures remain in place, the UAE has announced a limited resumption of flights. Safe air corridors hav»»»
Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel - UPI.com
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»
Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com
During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»
Ooredoo launches Ramadan offers to connect & reward
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially announced its 2026 Ramadan campaign under the theme ‘Experience Togetherness This Ramadan’. This year’s initiative focuses on bridging the gap between spiritual reflection and digital connection, providin»»»
CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance
QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»
China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war
A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»
BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears
China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»