Paleontologist, 'Jurassic Park' consultant out from university over Epstein ties - UPI.com
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»»»
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve chair - UPI.com
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 »»»
42 migrants rescued off Crete, 18-year-old held for bringing them from Libya
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»»»
Foreign Minister Neynsky: No Immediate Danger to Bulgaria, but Indirect Threat Exists
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, »»»
NATO air defense takes down Iranian missile heading toward Turkey - UPI.com
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»»»
Kuwait arrests two over videos mocking armed forces and air defence efforts
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 »»»
Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com
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»»»
U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking - UPI.com
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»»»
Egypt accelerates rehabilitation of Raml Tram to boost capacity, cut travel time
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»»»
South America's Triple Frontier tightens security amid U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com
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»»»
ADP: Private payrolls increased by 63,000 in February; January revised down - UPI.com
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, »»»
Ajman introduces new legislation governing lost items and abandoned property
Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning the handling of lost and abandoned property in the Emirate of Ajman. Also Read: Ajman Ruler issues law establishing Rental Dispute Resolution CentreThe law de»»»
Kuwait extends visit visas and absence permits amid exceptional circumstances
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Wednesday announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional three-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. The move is a result of the exceptional circumstances the country is going through, noting »»»
Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com
An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»
Suspected smuggler had squashed eight migrants into small car
A man has been arrested in the northeastern Evros region for ferrying eight migrants who had entered Greece illegally from Turkey, police said Wednesday. The small car with nine people squashed into it was stopped in the Orestiada area Tuesday, between Ormenio and Ardanio, police said. Usually migr»»»
Venezuela signs new contracts to supply oil to United States - UPI.com
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Venezuela on Wednesday, marking a new step in the energy and diplomatic agenda between Washington and Caracas. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Venezuela state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. announced signing new con»»»
Pedro Sanchez digs in over Iran after Trump threats to cut Spain off - UPI.com
"No to war" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stop trading with Spain over its refusal to support his miltary campaign against Iran or allow U.S. forces to fly missions out of two joint-Spanish-U.S. air bases. File photo by Borja Puig De »»»
U.S. struggling to evacuate Americans in the Middle East amid war - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The State Department is scrambling to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East as war continues. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The State»»»
Salik profit jumps in 2025 as toll traffic and pricing boost revenue
Dubai: Dubai’s toll-road operator Salik reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply as traffic volumes increased and pricing reforms boosted income. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said revenue rose 35.1% year-on-year »»»
Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inches tall - UPI.com
A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch-tall. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 3 (UPI) -- A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- a»»»
Yoo says N. Korean POWs on Russia swap list, urges action - UPI.com
Yoo Yong-won of the People Power Party speaks at the National Assembly Communication Center in Seoul on March 3 about the results of his visit to Ukraine related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo by Yonhap News Agency March 3 (Asia Today) -- Yoo Yong-won of the conservative People Power Party said M»»»
UAE residents stranded abroad begin return home in special flights
Dubai: UAE passengers stranded abroad have begun returning home, according to UAE travel agents. To meet overwhelming demand for travel, agents said they have begun arranging charter services with UAE and regional airlines. Stay Informed with Gulf News: Download Our App for Trusted UAE News While m»»»
Teenager arrested for allegedly smuggling 39 migrants across Mediterranean
A group of 39 migrants has been located on the southern island of Crete after making the dangerous crossing from north Africa in a small boat and a South Sudanese teenager has been arrested for allegedly ferrying them across, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 31 men and e»»»
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. »»»