Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Israel of "unlawfully" using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town last week. "The Israeli military unlawfully used artillery-fired white phosphorus munitions over homes on March 3, 2026, in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor," th»»»

Manilw: Filipina actress Bea Alonzo is scripting her own happily ever after. The beloved Kapuso actress, known for her captivating roles in hits like Start-Up PH and her effortless charm on and off screen, has found her real-life leading man in Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co, the dashing president of Pure»»»

President Iliana Iotova will award Argentina’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alejandro Zothner Meyer, the Order of Madara Horseman, First Class, the press secretariat of the presidential institution said. Ambassador Alejandro Zothner Meyer will receive the State decoration for his contribution to the dev»»»

Manila: In a move to protect consumers from potential profiteering amid volatile global oil markets, the Department of Energy (DOE) has imposed nationwide price ceilings on various petroleum products, effective immediately and lasting through March 9, 2026. The directive, issued under the guidance »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the decision to end the operation against Iran would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I think it’s mutual… a little bit. We’ve been talking. I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to b»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US diplomats serving in Saudi Arabia have been ordered to leave the country, the New York Times reported citing sources. The move by the State Department signifies that American officials recognize the growing risks in the region, the publication said. This marks the first ti»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Council of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the republic's new Supreme Leader, Iranian news agency Fars reported. Minutes later, the Council of Experts confirmed the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran, the statement says. Mojtaba Khamenei»»»

Iran launched new attacks after naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of its late supreme leader, as his successor—a move rejected by US President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, both sides struck new targets, including civilian sites, with Bahrain reporting damage to a key desalination plant and Israel hit»»»

Dubai: After five years of rapid expansion, analysts are forecasting a period of price moderation as new supply enters the market. However, they are optimistic that even though prices may soften over the next 12 to 18 months, a steady increase in the emirate's population will be able to absorb the »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the extradition to foreign states of individuals who served in the Russian Armed Forces or took part in the special military operation. The document has been published on the official legal information portal. Under the new provisions, Russia wi»»»

As tensions continue on day 10 of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates affecting security, travel, markets and daily life. Here’s what UAE residents need to know right now. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during an emergency economy response meeting on Middle East tensions held at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for authorities to swiftly introduce a cap on local fuel prices, and preemptive respons»»»

Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ali Khamenei as the country's supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.  Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's »»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the war-related spike in oil prices as a "small price to pay" for removing the threat of Iran's nuclear program. "Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.»»»

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has confirmed that air defences are currently addressing a missile threat. Residents are advised to remain in safe locations and follow all warnings and updates from official channels. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran day 10: Mojtaba Khamenei named supre»»»

Etihad Airways has released its updated flight schedule for 10 March 2026, as part of its phased resumption of limited commercial operations from Abu Dhabi. The airline will operate to a number of key destinations, with services carefully coordinated to meet safety and security requirements. Also R»»»

The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an AI-generated fake, underscoring the accelerating threat of tech-enabled disinformation during wartime. The rise of generative AI has turbocharged the ability of state actors and propagandi»»»

Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. Nine days after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunge»»»

Doha: Several explosions were heard on Monday in the Qatari capital Doha, AFP journalists said, as Gulf nations reported new attacks with Iran pressing its retaliatory strikes across the region. Doha has been targetted by waves of Iranian drones and missiles since Iran launched a sprawling retaliat»»»

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he did not want the Kurds to launch an offensive against Iran. "We're not looking to the Kurds going in," he told reporters in a briefing aboard Air Force One. "We're very friendly with the Kurds, as you know, but we don't want to make the war any more c»»»

For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei was one of the most powerful yet least visible figures inside the Iranian system — a cleric with deep influence over security forces but almost no public political role. On Sunday (March 8, 2026), that changed dramatically when the 56-year-old was elevated as the new s»»»

President Donald Trump called the increase "a little glitch." Iran has threatened vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel began its military operation in the country, which has sent the price of crude oil skyrocketing. File Photo EPA March 8 (UPI) -- Af»»»

Dubai: The widening Middle East conflict is beginning to reshape global trading patterns, lifting demand for oil and gold while raising concerns about energy supply, shipping disruption and soaring war-risk insurance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retail trading acti»»»

Asian stock markets slid sharply on Monday after Japan’s benchmark index suffered one of the region’s steepest declines, as investors reacted to surging oil prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo dropped more than 6% in early trading on March 9, leading a broad s»»»

Share: File- Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be “unacceptable,” and Issued rael has vowed to target any declared successor to Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader jus»»»

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Have you ever noticed how you always gravitate toward the same chair — at home, in an office, or even at a friend’s dinner table? I do. Not because it is more comfortable, or assigned to me. It simply feels right. From that spot, I can often see the doorway, read faces as they enter, and catch subt»»»

Global oil prices have jumped above $100 (£75.11) a barrel for the first time since 2022 as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran on Sunday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Suprem»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Missile salvos target the Israeli military movements in Misgav Am and Adaisseh after the enemy’s infiltration attempts 0»»»

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. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | Lic»»»

Share: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly sinc»»»

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Mojtaba Khamenei will replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Iran's new supreme leader. A statement by the Assembly of Experts - an 88-member clerical body tasked with selecting the supreme leader - was read aloud by a presenter on state TV. Mojtaba Khamenei takes over from his father - who»»»

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. On Saturda»»»

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Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed the slain leader's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, defying threats from the United States and Israel to oppose him. Nine days after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed the elder Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle Eas»»»

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Macron also affirmed France’s full solidarity with Qatar and praised the efficiency of the Qatari Armed Forces in maintaining security and protecting residents, including French nationals. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of maintaining stable energy suppl»»»

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Kari Lake's actions at Voice of America and its parent agency, including massive layoffs last year, were invalidated by a federal judge because she was not eligible for the position. File Photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo March 8 (UPI) -- A federal judge invalidated Kari Lake's efforts to dism»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews, and only a limited numb»»»

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according by one of its members on March 8. The supreme leader holds u»»»

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Thousands of travellers waited in hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel - who have been working without pay during a partial US government shutdown. Photos show people standing in long queues at check points managed by the Department »»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would not sign any other bills until the Senate passes the SAVE Act and sends it to his desk to be signed. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will not sign any legislation until the U.S. Sena»»»

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DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Republic of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro. During the call, the President of the Republic of Colombia voiced his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Ira»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from President of the Republic of Colombia HE Gustavo Petro. During the call, HE the President of the Republic of Colombia voiced his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Iranian attacks it is fac»»»