G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves, Macron says
PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war.Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»
The Observers - Venezuela: 'At night, the east of the country is brighter than Caracas because of gas flaring'
Venezuela continues to burn natural gas produced as a byproduct of oil extraction in a process called gas flaring, which wastes a valuable resource and also has negative consequences for the environment and poses health risks. We spoke to people in Venezuela with knowledge of gas flaring and its ef»»»
G7 leaders to discuss release of strategic oil reserves as crisis looms
Finance Ministers from the G7 group of the world's leading economies are meeting on March 9 to discuss a potential release of stocks from Strategic Petroleum Reserves. The talks will be joined by the executive director of the International Energy Agency. The organisation was formed in the wake of t»»»
Trump trying to gauge whether new ayatollah is 'a leader he can work with'
Iran's council of 88 clerics appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatallah Ali Khamenei, as new supreme leader of the country. This as US-Israeli strikes keep pounding the country, targeting oil, civilian and military infrastructure. Now, US President Donald Trump is 'gauging' whether the new a»»»
Trump has 'very few' options to keep energy prices down in the short term, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Peter McNally, Global Head of Sector Analysts at Third Bridge, says that "the duration of the outage in the Middle East is going to be the biggest factor" in the G7's decision to tap into strategic oil reserves, adding that US President Donald Trump has "ve»»»
FAA launches air taxi test program in 26 states - UPI.com
The Federal Aviation Administration announced eight three-year pilot projects to explore how to implement and regulate air taxis and other drone-type transportation systems in the United States. Among the aircraft companies that will work with several government agencies is Joby Aviation -- chosen »»»
As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown ren»»»
Alexander brothers found guilty of years-long sex trafficking conspiracy - UPI.com
Twin brothers Alon Alexander (R, back) and Oren Alexander (2, L), were found guilty Monday in a New York courtroom for rape, sexual assault, drugging individuals and sex trafficking as part of a years long "lifestyle" of abuse. File Photo by Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Pool/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Th»»»
Texas man headed to jail for nearly $60M Medicare fraud - UPI.com
A Texas man was sentenced to more than 7 years in jail for submitting $59.9 million in fake and fraudulent medical claims to Medicare. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- A Texas man who schemed his way into nearly $60 million in fraudulent medical claims for unnecessary»»»
From Everest to Antarctica, this Nepali cyclist is on a mission
Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»
Bahrain: 1 dead, 8 injured in Iranian attack on Manama residential building
MANAMA: The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced that one person was killed and several others were injured as a result of a blatant Iranian attack targeting a residential building in Manama. According to the Ministry, a woman was killed and at least eight others were injured in»»»
Mount Rushmore fireworks to return for America's 250th anniversary - UPI.com
Fireworks have not been lit over the national monument since 2020. Fireworks will be seen above Mount Rushmore National Monument in Keystone, South Dakota, for the first time since 2020 -- that display is pictured -- after having been canceled for the last five years over concerns about wildfires. »»»
Cyprus reservoirs drop to 21% capacity as desalination meets most water needs
Reservoirs across Cyprus are at just 21% capacity, Marios Hadjicostis, senior technical engineer at the Water Development Department, said on Monday. Water experts warn reserves remain low despite February rainfall, with desalination now covering most drinking water needs.»»»
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon assistant who confirmed Watergate tapes, dies at 99 - UPI.com
Alexander Butterfield, the aide to former President Richard Nixon who revealed a secret taping system that proved Nixon had been intimately involved in a break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters in 1972 at the Watergate in Washington, D.C., died Monday at age 99. The infamous building is seen »»»
High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
Two famous brothers who worked as real estate brokers have been convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over the course of decades. Tal Alexander, 39, and Oren Alexander, 38, rose to prominence from their sales of luxury real-estate properties in New York and Miami. Along with a third brot»»»
Ooredoo AGM approves QR0.75 per share dividend as profit surpasses $1 billion
Tribune News Network Doha Shareholders of Ooredoo approved a cash dividend of QR0.75 per share during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the telecom group also reported strong financial performance and continued strategic progress during 2025. During the meeting, shareholders discuss»»»
Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging, study shows - UPI.com
A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, based on a study of people who took them for two years and whose DNA showed fewer changes over time than people who did not take the vitamins. Photo by Lawrence Looi UK & Ireland Out/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- A daily multivitamin may slow biological a»»»
Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons
Dubai: A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuve»»»
NATO intercepts second Iranian missile over Turkey - UPI.com
Medical professionals protested outside Gandhi Hospital, which was damaged in an airstrike earlier this week, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday. On Monday, NATO intercepted a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace. Photo by UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- NATO shot down a second Iranian missile in»»»
Al-Shaibani meets Governors and International Cooperation Directors
Damscus, Mar.9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed with governors and directors of international cooperation in the country’s provinces. During the meeting, participants reviewed the procedural guide governing the work of the International Cooperati»»»
PM Urges SPAK to Investigate Privatized Hydropower Plants Amid Corruption Concerns
In a speech before the leadership of the Socialist Party, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) to investigate four hydropower plants privatized during the era of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, citing concerns over corruption. Rama critici»»»
Presentation of properties through tech accelerates customer decisions
Innovations in the real estate development sector increasingly shape how customers perceive a brand. According to Piotr Wieczorek from Canon, professional photography, video, VR and virtual tours help present properties realistically and attractively, strengthening trust in developers. High quality»»»
Ford CEO gives Pope Leo XIV custom Explorer built in Chicago - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV's new Ford Explorer was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant and donated by Ford's CEO. Photo courtesy of Ford March 9 (UPI) -- A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican. The car was paid for»»»
Almost 700,000 Displaced in Lebanon as War Enters Second Week
Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon, a UN agency said on Monday, as the war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah entered a second week. Lebanon has been pulled deep into the war in the Middle East since Hezbollah opened fire»»»
Cairo announces emergency austerity measures, social support to counter regional crisis impact
Egypt will raise the national minimum wage and implement a package of government spending cuts to mitigate the domestic economic impact of regional military escalation, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday. The decisions were made during a meeting of the Central Crisis Management Com»»»
Egypt private investment grows 73% as government flags further tax cuts
Egypt’s private sector investments surged by 73% during the previous fiscal year and continued to grow at a rate of 42% in the first quarter of the current year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Monday. Speaking at an Alexandria Businessmen’s Association (ABA) event, Kouchouk stated that the»»»
Concerns rise over ‘fast-track’ degrees used in public sector hiring
Concerns are mounting in Greece over a growing market for academic degrees and certifications, as well as assignments, allegedly obtained “overnight” and used to boost candidates’ rankings in public sector hiring lists. Fees for such services reportedly range from €150-300 for coursework assignment»»»
Seventh U.S. service member who died during Iran identified - UPI.com
A seventh U.S. soldier has been killed in action during combat in Iran, less than 24 hours after the remains of six service members returned to the United States. The six died in a March 1 Iranian drone attack against a command center they were stationed at in Kuwait. The seventh was killed in Saud»»»
Oddest unclaimed luggage items of 2025 include robot, meteorite - UPI.com
March 9 (UPI) -- Some of the most unusual items found in lost and unclaimed luggage last year included a robot, a bionic knee, a meteorite and a beekeeping suit, a new report says. Unclaimed Baggage, the United States' only authorized reseller of lost luggage, released its third annual Found Report»»»
Petro’s leftist coalition emerges as largest bloc in Colombia’s Congress - UPI.com
Citizens go to vote in Cali, Colombia, on Sunday as polling stations opened across the country for Senate and House of Representatives elections for the 2026–2030 term. Photo by Ernesto Guzman/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Colombia's ruling leftist coalition, the Historic Pact, emerged as the largest force »»»
Anthropic sues federal government over supply-chain risk label - UPI.com
AI company Anthropic has filed suit against the federal government after it labeled the company a supply-chain risk. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed a lawsuit Monday against the federal government for labeling it a »»»
Brazil’s Lula proposes ban on digital casinos over betting addiction - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to bar Internet casinos to protect families from debt. Photo by janeb13/Pixabay March 9 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a YouTube video he will push for a ban on digital casinos to curb online gambling addiction»»»
Presentention of properties through tech accelerates customer decisions
Innovations in the real estate development sector increasingly shape how customers perceive a brand. According to Piotr Wieczorek from Canon, professional photography, video, VR and virtual tours help present properties realistically and attractively, strengthening trust in developers. High quality»»»
Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Iranian players salute during their national anthem before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines at the Gold Coast Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia, on Sunday. Photo by Dave Hunt/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is calling on Australia to grant asy»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, strong winds, high sea
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of thundery rain accompanied by strong winds and high sea conditions across Qatar in their daily report published on Monday. Inshore, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery, un»»»
Peru returns to remote classes, telework amid energy crisis - UPI.com
The decision to order remote work and instruction in Lima and another city follows a major failure in the Camisea gas transportation system, the backbone of Peru’s energy supply. File Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Peru's government has ordered an immediate return to virtual classes an»»»
Amir, German chancellor affirm current stage necessitates intensifying efforts aimed at de-escalation, prioritizing diplomatic solutions
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the beginning of the call, the chancellor inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar. The two leaders also»»»
Ohio State President Ted Carter out over 'inappropriate relationship' - UPI.com
Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr., center, and former head coach Urban Meyer stand on the field before the game against Notre Dame in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in Jan. 2025. The university announced Carter's resignation Mon»»»
Another migrant boat reaches Crete from Libya
Authorities on Crete have rescued another 34 migrants crossing over from Libya, officials said Monday, after hundreds of people reached the southern island in recent days using the increasingly popular Mediterranean route. A Coast Guard statement said 32 men and two children were located in a small»»»
Shutdown creates long TSA waits at airports as Spring Break starts - UPI.com
Airports see long TSA checkpoint lines as the partial government shutdown begins to affect TSA workers. File photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- Travelers are experiencing long lines at airport and land crossing TSA checkpoints as a partial government shutdown begins to tak»»»
Shots fired at Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion, alleged shooter identified - UPI.com
Rihanna was unhurt Sunday after a woman fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle toward her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. The suspect was arrested by police shorlty aftet the incident. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- A suspect was under arrest in Los Angeles on Mond»»»
Justice Department, Live Nation reach settlement in antitrust case - UPI.com
President and chief financial officer of Live Nation Entertainment Joe Berchtold, chief executive officer of Seat Geek Jack Groetzinger, president and chief executive officer of Jam Productions Jerry Mickelson, senior vice president of The James Madison Institute Sal Nuzzo, vice president for Legal»»»
Qatar attaches importance to children affected by armed conflicts through various forms of support
Geneva: The State of Qatar has underscored that it gives importance to children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite sev»»»
The blast outside the US Embassy in Norway is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack.
Norwegian police are investigating an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo as a possible act of terrorism. The incident occurred amid heightened security for American diplomatic missions and the US-Israel war with Iran. The blast happened at around 1:00 AM on Sunday and caused minor damage to t»»»
Qatar attaches importance to children affected by armed conflicts through various forms of support
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has underscored that it gives importanceto children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite seve»»»
Six arrested for violently robbing delivery riders after ordering food online
Police in western Athens say they have broken a gang of robbers that systematically and violently preyed on food delivery riders, posing as customers and then stealing both the food they had ordered and the workers’ cash and phones. A police statement said six suspected members of the gang, aged 17»»»
Hims & Hers stock jumps after Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit - UPI.com
Shares of Hims & Hers jumped as much as 55% Monday after Novo Nordisk announced it is dropping its lawsuit over Ozempic and Wegovy copycat drugs. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA-EFE March 9 (UPI) -- Shares of Hims & Hers jumped as much as 55% Monday after Novo Nordisk announced it is dropping i»»»
Unions Say EUR 24.6 Mln Needed for 5% Pay Rise in State-Subsidized Transport Companies
Trade union representatives said that EUR 24.6 million would be needed to finance a 5% salary increase from January 1 for employees working in state-subsidized structures such as urban transport companies, Bulgarian State Railways, National Railway Infrastructure Company, and Bulgarian Posts. The f»»»
Retired doctor in Patra detained in child abuse material probe
An 82-year-old retired doctor in Patra, western Greece, has been detained after appearing Monday before an investigating magistrate over allegations of distributing child sexual abuse material online, police said. Authorities said the case began after a report from the US-based National Center for »»»
Oslo police release images of suspect in U.S. embassy attack - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Glass doors were damaged at the site of incident at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, Norway, Sunday, after a loud bang was reported at the site. No injuries were reported and the police have launched an investigation. Photo by Fredrik Varfjell/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Oslo, Norway, police have releas»»»