Oman firefighters continue battling blaze at Salalah Port after Iranian drone strike
Dubai: Emergency crews in Oman are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out at fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah following an Iranian drone attack, authorities said. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority confirmed that specialised response teams were immediately dispatched»»»
Philippine billionaires: Enrique 'Ricky' Razon tops Forbes 2026 list
Manila: Picture this: a college dropout, once sweating it out as a humble ports worker, now reigns supreme as the Philippines' undisputed richest man. Enrique "Ricky" Razon Jr. has stormed to the top of Forbes' 2026 World's Billionaires list, leaving a trail of stunned tycoons in his wake. But wait»»»
Syria praises U.S. support for reactivating Central Bank’s Fed account
Damascus, Mar.12 (SANA) The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Husrieh, expressed his appreciation to U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and his team for their role in supporting the reactivation of the Central Bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly a dec»»»
UAE condemns drone attack on Oman's Salalah Port
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the unprovoked Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in damage to several fuel tanks at the port. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA»»»
Trump’s attorney general moves into military housing over threats – media
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has quietly relocated to a military base in the Washington DC area, joining multiple other top officials of the administration of President Donald Trump who have opted for more secure housing, the New York Times has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Bon»»»
1 killed, 38 rescued, others 'missing' following attacks on 2 oil tankers off Iraq
An attack on oil tankers near Iraq killed one crew member, Iraqi state television reported on Thursday, citing port authorities. Farhan Al-Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, told state television that one crew member had been killed and 38 rescued so far, and the "search continues for»»»
How record release of oil reserves can stabilise price of ‘liquid gold’ worldwide
Dubai: Global oil markets have been under pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipments and threaten supply routes. A new move by the International Energy Agency aims to stabilise prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The IEA said it will release 400 mill»»»
Iran-linked hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack Stryker - UPI.com
Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a "global network disruption" Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of pro-Iranian hackers. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a global tech issue Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of»»»
U.S. likely at fault for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, wearing a USA baseball cap, stands as the remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the United States during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died on March 1 wh»»»
QRCS provides vital food aid for vulnerable families during Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) continues to implement the activities of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, with local development and charitable initiatives and Ramadan iftar projects in other countries affected by poverty and displacement. D»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to boosting int’l cooperation against world’s drug problem
QNA Vienna The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in a sta»»»
Dubai’s new shared housing law: 6 changes if you rent a bed space or share a flat
Dubai: Thousands of residents in Dubai rely on shared apartments or bed spaces to keep rent affordable. A new law will soon change how those arrangements work. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For residents living in shared flats, partitions, or bed spaces, the rules wi»»»
Attorneys for LA superintendent deny wrongdoing after FBI raid - UPI.com
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School, a public special school for the deaf and hard of hearing students in Los Angeles. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- A superintendent in Los Angeles who»»»
Britain releases files on Epstein probe about ex-ambassador to U.S. - UPI.com
The British Cabinet Office has released files from its investigation into former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson on Wednesday as it digs into his ties to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The British Cabinet Office has release»»»
Senators demand answers from Hegseth on attack of Iranian school - UPI.com
Nearly all Democratic and both independent senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about a school in Iran believed to have been bombed by the United States. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- A group of senators sent a letter to Def»»»
Researcher Owns 100 Rare Flags From Saudi State Eras
Saudi Arabia marked Flag Day on March 11 for the fourth consecutive year, following a royal order issued on March 1, 2023, designating the date as an annual celebration of the national flag, whose current form was approved in 1937 by King Abdulaziz. Saudi researcher Adnan Al-Tarif, who owns around »»»
Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew for hours inside NATO exercise area
A Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft from Severomorsk-1 airbase flew on Wednesday as far south as the waters outside the Lofoten area in the Norwegian Sea. NATO scrambled F-35 fighter jets from Evenes Air Station on two consecutive days to identify Russian Il-20M surveillance aircraft »»»
Gen. Joshua Rudd confirmed to lead NSA, Cyber Command - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd speaks during a Senate Committee on Intelligence confirmation hearing on his nomination to be director of the National Security Agency on January 29. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead th»»»
Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lawmakers have pushed for answers about the delayed and mistake-filled Jeffrey Epstein files release by the Justice Department from Attorney General Pam Bondi, leading to fiery exchanges in a House Judiciary Committee hearing last month. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Strike Gatherings of Israeli Occupation Soldiers in Lebanese-Palestinian Border Area
The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday, March 11, confronting the barbaric Zionist aggression on Lebanon, striking the gatherings of the enemy troops in the Lebanese-Palestinian border area. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements which detailed the attacks and their outcomes.»»»
Three killed in drone strike in Democratic Republic of Congo - UPI.com
Leader of Alliance Fleuve Congo, Corneille Nangaa and M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa arrive to participate in a cleanup exercise of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Feb. 1. A drone strike on a residential neighborhood in the city killed three people, including a French aid wor»»»
Vehicle crashes into baricade near White House - UPI.com
A vehicle crashed into a barrier near the White House Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and one person was detained by the Secret Service for questioning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashe»»»
Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy - UPI.com
Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast greets supporters after taking office as [resident of Chile in an inaugural ceremony in Valparaiso on Wednesday. Parliamentarians from all parties and a dozen heads of state and government from around the world attended. Photo by Ailen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile»»»
Dubai immigration authority warns residents against phone scams seeking personal data
Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA) has urged residents and customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls requesting sensitive personal information. In a public awareness message, the authority emphasised that government entities never request perso»»»
VeloBank targets expansion
VeloBank plans to double its loan portfolio to PLN 43 billion and grow to 2.7 million customers by 2028, while aiming to become Poland’s leading private banking provider. The bank, created from the former Getin Noble Bank, currently serves about 1.7 million clients after adding roughly 700,000 unde»»»
Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky, UK Minister for Europe and North America Discuss Security Situation
The current situation in regional and international security, including developments in the Middle East, was discussed in a telephone conversation between caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky and the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Europe and North America Stephen Doughty, the Foreign»»»
New Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack that killed his father - UPI.com
1 of 7 | Iranians gather on Revolution Street in Tehran to show support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is injured, replaces his father the last Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed after the United Sta»»»
Commerce minister visits retail outlets to monitor market conditions
DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani conducted a field visit to a number of retail outlets across the country as part of ongoing efforts to monitor market conditions and ensure the availability of essential goods and products for consumers. During t»»»
IEA’s 32 member countries to release 400 million barrels of oil - UPI.com
The executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said he is glad to see IEA's 32 member countries unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil from its emergency stockpile.. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- The International Energy Agency agree»»»
Passenger injured after stone attack on Athens train
A passenger was injured Wednesday afternoon when unknown individuals threw stones at a train on the overland Line 1 of the Athens Metro network, the Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) said. According to a STASY statement, the attackers targeted a train traveling between the Ano Patissia an»»»
Argentina seeks foreign investment to boost nuclear sector - UPI.com
“The global nuclear renaissance is not a forecast. It is happening,” Federico Ramos, Argentina’s secretary for nuclear affairs, told representatives from energy companies and other firms meeting in New York this week. .File Photo by CNEA/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 11 (UPI) -- Argentina's government pr»»»
UN Urges ‘Exemptions’ to Get Aid Through Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soa»»»
Caretaker Energy Minister Traikov, UK Ambassador Copsey Discuss Lukoil, Fuel Market, Gas Corridor
Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with UK Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key European and international energy issues, the Energy Ministry said in a press release. The talks also covered the situation surrounding Lukoil following UK's decis»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to boosting international cooperation against world drug problem
Vienna: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»
Authorities dismantle fuel smuggling ring
Authorities have dismantled an organized fuel smuggling network that allegedly circulated fuel worth around €9 million, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said. Investigators said three companies in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, issued invoices for fuel sales without possessing the »»»
Consumer prices rose 2.4% in line with expectations in February - UPI.com
Gas prices continue to rise in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday. California prices are higher than the national average. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January but the annual rate of inflation»»»
Ukraine hits Russian plant that creates electronics for missiles - UPI.com
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a strike on a civilian business in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. At least two people died, and five were injured. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine has hit a plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for mis»»»
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to boosting cooperation against world drug problem
VIENNA: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»
British brothers' robot solves Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds - UPI.com
March 10 (UPI) -- A pair of British brothers earned a Guinness World Records title when their robot solved a 4x4x4 Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds. Matthew and Thomas Pidden, brothers who share a passion for robotics and computing, demonstrated their robot's puzzle-solving skills at the University of »»»
License plate numbers earn Maryland man a $100,000 lottery prize - UPI.com
A Maryland man who kept seeing the same numbers appear on license plates used those digits to play the lottery and scored a $100,000 prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- A Maryland man who kept seeing the same numbers appear on license plates used those digits to»»»
Look: Owl found napping on antique store shelf in New York - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Shoppers at an antique store in New York discovered an eastern screech owl sleeping on a shelf next to a chicken-shaped cookie jar. Photo courtesy of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation March 10 (UPI) -- A conservation officer was summoned to an antique store in New York »»»
Homeland Security resumes Global Entry during partial government shutdown - UPI.com
A TSA agent directs passengers checking in for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago in November. U.S. Customs has resumed Global Entry during the partial government shutdown. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The United States resumed Global Entry, a pro»»»
Bolivia reveals new counternarcotics strategy - UPI.com
A member of Bolivia's Special Force for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking guards drugs seized in San Ramon in January. File Photo by Juan Carlos Torrejon/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Bolivia presented the five pillars of its strategy to combat drug trafficking and transnational organized crime before the»»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Georgia special election to have runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stands empty in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., after she vacated the office. The special election on Tuesday to replace her didn't have a clear winner. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»
U.S. Envoy Welcomes Reactivation of Syrian Central Bank Account at New York Fed
Washington, March 11 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Wednesday welcomed the reactivation of the Syrian Central Bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, calling the move a step toward renewed financial coordination between Damascus and Washington. Barrack hailed the»»»
Ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz, 2 other cargo vessels attacked nearby - UPI.com
Three cargo ships reported being attacked by unknown projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz, an historic flashpoint in Iran's relations with the West illustated by this view of Iranian navy speed boats conducting military exercises in the Sea of Oman off southern Iran in 2011. Photo by Ali Moh»»»
The true cost of the Iran war: Beyond bombs and missiles
The war with Iran is already costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars in military operations — and that may only be the beginning. According to estimates compiled by think tanks cited by CNN, the conflict is currently costing about $891.4 million a day, as American forces deploy»»»
UAE draft law proposes tougher penalties for vaccination neglect
Dubai: A draft law on combating communicable diseases approved by the Federal National Council proposes tougher penalties, including prison terms and fines of up to Dh100,000, for violations related to the spread and reporting of infectious diseases. Under the proposed legislation, anyone who knowi»»»