Winter storm brings weather warnings in Midwest - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Millions of people across the Midwest are under winter weather warnings that promise to drop between one to three feet of snow from South Dakota to the Great Lakes overnight into Monday. File Photo Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo March 15 (UPI) -- Millions of Americans across the Midwest »»»
China restarts military flights near Taiwan - UPI.com
Leaders on the island had reported a decrease in flights recently. Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, ho»»»
NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats
Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»
Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla
Barcelona: Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also »»»
Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander - UPI.com
Israel's military said it killed the man's brother last week. The Israeli military said on Sunday that the brother of a man who drove a truck loaded with fireworks through the front door of a Michigan synagogue was a weapons manager for Hezbollah that was killed in a March 5 airstrike. The attack o»»»
Peruvian presidential candidate dies in traffic accident in the Andes
A Peruvian presidential candidate died Sunday in a car accident on a remote Andean highway while traveling to a political rally. Napoleón Becerra, 61, was the candidate for the Workers and Entrepreneurs Party of Peru in the April 12 election. The leftist was one of the 36 candidates and a recent po»»»
Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73
Doha: Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face ever seen on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at the age of 73. Rayyan passed away on Sunday after a broadcasting career spanning more than five decades, during which he covered major global and regional e»»»
WHO Releases $2 Million in Emergency Funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria
The World Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The conflict has triggered a large-scale population movement, the WHO sai»»»
Japan's Katsuta wins Safari Rally for maiden WRC victory
Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final sta»»»
Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday
A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the US on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains. Even Hawaii was affected, with parts hit by severe flooding. Portions of the mid-South read»»»
Some clouds, relatively cold weather expected tonight: Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology (QMD) reported that inshore areas will experience some clouds and relatively cold conditions tonight, until 6am on Monday. The QMD included this in its daily weather report on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Offshore, skies will have scattered clouds and hazy cond»»»
Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid
London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»
Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement - UPI.com
A Kenyan man tries to recover items from his damaged shop at Grogon garage area, known for automotive workshops and auto spares along the banks of the Nairobi River, in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks hav»»»
CBSE cancels Class XII exams in Gulf countries amid regional situation
DOHA: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several Gulf countries due to the ongoing regional situation. According to the latest update, the decision applies to can»»»
New Optical Telescope to Be Installed at Rozhen Observatory as Bulgaria Expands Astronomy Capabilities
A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»
Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Sunday in Doha HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, they reviewed the»»»
CBSE cancels Class XII exams for students in Qatar, several countries: Indian Embassy
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Doha has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several countries in the region. In a press release posted on its official X account o»»»
Pentagon identifies six service members killed in refueling mission - UPI.com
Four U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers are parked at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, Israel, outside Tel Aviv, on February 25. The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturday identified six service members killed when one of the refueling tankers crashed in Iraq. Photo by Jim Hollander»»»
Dubai court rejects annulment of villa gift to ex-wife and daughters
Dubai: A Dubai civil court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to invalidate a villa gift he granted in 2006 to his second wife and their two daughters, or alternatively to rescind the contract and recover the property or its value. The claimant filed the case in January, stating that he »»»
ATIB bank signs MoU with Majaal and Xtreme companies to finance and empower micro-entrepreneurs and enhance their growth and sustainability
The Assaray Trade and Investment Bank’s (ATIB) micro financing and incubating arm, Namaa Tamweel, announced yesterday the signing of an MoU last Thursday (12 March) with Majaal and Extreme companies, This agreement aims to support and empower micro-entrepreneurs and enhance their growth and sustain»»»
Daniel Mitov Defends Silence on “Petrohan” Case, Warns of NGO “Parallel State”
“I deliberately did not speak about the ‘Petrohan’ case when I was Minister of Interior,” said GERB-UDF MP Daniel Mitov to reporters. “It is not appropriate for a Minister of Interior to comment on details of an ongoing investigation of this magnitude. The first thing the opposition would have done»»»
Hafters vow to continue uncontrolled public spending – refuse to cut spending to save Libya’s economy – veiled threat to cut off oil supplies
In a cleverly coordinated PR stunt, the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, son of the ageing military strongman in control of eastern, central and most of southern Libya, stressed to a gathering of eastern and central Libyan tribal leaders t»»»
War costs reach $1 billion a day as Israel faces missile interceptor shortage
Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»
Michael Lahyani and Property Finder Group contribute Dh5 million to Edge of Life
Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»
Egypt’s Economy in a year
2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»
QRCS fundraising campaign transforms vulnerable lives
Doha, Qatar: Apart from the Ramadan Iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters and/or crises worldwide. »»»
US deploys Marines as Iran war shifts to Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»
Amiri Diwan announces Eid al-Fitr holiday
Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announces that, on the occasion of the approaching Eid al-Fitr holiday, the holiday will be as follows: Ministries, other government agencies, and public bodies and institutions: The holiday will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026. Emplo»»»
SJC confirms continuity of judicial work remotely with full efficiency
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of all judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the »»»
HMC reassures public on continued availability of medicines
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reaffirmed the smooth and uninterrupted availability of medicines for patients across Qatar, emphasising that pharmacies within the corporation continue to operate with adequate supplies and strategic reserves, despite the developing geopolitical sit»»»
Five held for allegedly raping girl, 17, on Crete
Five youths have been arrested on the southern island of Crete for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl and taking a video of the assault, while another four people face secondary charges over the attack. State ERT television said the rape took place late Wednesday in Chania, where the victim – who »»»
Qatar develops integrated food security system with strategic grain reserve
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has developed a comprehensive, sustainable national food security system to strengthen local production, diversify supply sources, and ensure stable food availability nationwide. As part of strengthening national reserves, Qatar has enhanced its strategic grain stora»»»
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»
S&P affirms Qatar ratings at ‘AA/A-1+’ with stable outlook
Doha, Qatar: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affirmed ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar. The outlook is stable and the transfer and convertibility assessment remains at ‘AA+’. According to the rating ag»»»
QSL: Al Sadd slip keeps Falcon Shield race wide open
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) title race remains wide open heading into Round 19, with both Al Shamal and Al Gharafa firmly in contention to catch leaders Al Sadd after an eventful Round 18 that also intensified the fight for the top four and the battle to avoid relegation. The biggest »»»
Athens metro robber disrupts service by trying to escape along tunnel
Two people have been arrested for robbing Athens metro passengers of jewellery and temporarily shutting down services by trying to escape through a tunnel used by trains, authorities said over the weekend. A police statement said the suspects – an 18-year-old Greek and a 27-year-old foreign nationa»»»
First day of Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20: Qatar Calendar House
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, as per astronomical calculations carried out by its experts, the first day of Shawwal and the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday, March 20, 2026. The final decision regarding the start of Shawwal remains within the jurisdiction of »»»
On This Day, March 15: Haaland becomes 1st Native American Cabinet secretary - UPI.com
On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as secretary of the Interior Department, making her the first Native American to serve in a presidential Cabinet. 1 of 5 | U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland briefs members of the media in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washin»»»
Blue skies, warm temperatures forecast
Overall clear skies are forecast for Sunday in most of Greece with scattered clouds leading to some rainfall in the west of the country. The temperature will remain high for the time of year, reaching a maximum of around 19 degrees Celsius in southern Crete and the Dodecanese, while winds will be n»»»
Air India and Air India Express cancel UAE flights on March 15, Delhi–Dubai limited service
Air India and Air India Express will further curtail operations on March 15, 2026 following instructions from UAE airport authorities. All Air India Express flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah are cancelled, while both airlines will operate only one round trip each on the Del»»»
My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»
FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»
Damascus hosts “Al-Khair Festival” with broad consumer discounts ahead of Eid al-Fitr
DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»
Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict
Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»
N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force - UPI.com
North Korea on Saturday staged another of its show-of-force ballistic missile launches -- pictured is one launch during a test in December -- that sent 10 missiles off its west coast, which traveled more than 200 miles and landed just outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan»»»
QRCS fundraising drive makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives
Tribune News Network Doha Apart from the Ramadan iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters or crises wo»»»
Judicial work to continue remotely with full efficiency: SJC confirms
QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»
Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»
4-month-old baby found dead in Crete
A 4-month-old baby was found dead in its crib Saturday morning in Iraklio, Crete. The child’s mother discovered the infant unresponsive and immediately called emergency services. Paramedics confirmed the baby’s death at the scene. The body was transferred to the local morgue for a forensic examinat»»»