Middle East crisis boosts energy opportunities for Argentina - UPI.com
Brent Crude oil was trading at about $93 Friday as prices continue to rise largely because of oil tanker disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The military escalation in the Middle East has shaken global energy markets and put Latin America on a»»»
Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisis
The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump implied regime change in the country "will be just a question of time". Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday,»»»
UAE President visits patients injured amid regional unrest
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visited patients receiving treatment at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, where individuals injured during recent regional tensions are undergoing medical care. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed checked on the condition of the patient»»»
Global warming trend has accelerated for first time - UPI.com
The Earth has warmed faster since 2015 than it did between 1970 and 2015, an analysis shows. An analysis of global temperatures shows that the rate of warming has increased over the last 10 years. Figure courtesy of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research March 6 (UPI) -- Researchers have det»»»
Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones 06-03-2026 21:08 PM The Islamic Resistance continue»»»
France calls for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Al-Jadeed TV reported that a French initiative was proposed overnight, leading to communication between Baabda Palace and Ain al-Tineh. The initiative reportedly includes a proposal for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The channel’s sources indicated tha»»»
U.S. Customs and Border Protection argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds - UPI.com
Cargo shipping containers sit at Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, N.J., in April. Customs and Border Protection argued that it can't comply with a court order to refund illegal tariffs. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protec»»»
Oil prices surge to highest level in two years
Washington, March 6 (SANA) – Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, reaching their highest levels in two years amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose above $»»»
Qatar sends fifth identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York: The State of Qatar has sent a fifth identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March HE Michael Waltz, regarding »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Sta»»»
UAE, Philippines presidents discuss regional security concerns
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, during which they discussed the concerning situation in the region amid the ongoing military escalation. During the call, Pres»»»
Lebanon's prime minister warns of 'humanitarian disaster' - UPI.com
Smoke and flames rise after an Israeli airstrike on Dahieh, a predominantly Shia Muslim suburb in the south of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 6 (UPI) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday of a "humanitarian disaster" after Israel ordered m»»»
Cuba regime change ‘a question of time’ – Trump
Regime change in Cuba is “just a question of time,” US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island’s government and suggesting Washington could turn its focus on Havana, once the war on Iran ends. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump praised Secretary of State Mar»»»
MRF Leader Peevski to Refer Bulgaria's Ex-European Prosecutor’s Allegations to National Prosecution
MRF-New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said he will refer what he described as false allegations contained in a "fabricated alert" by former European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva to the ad hoc prosecutor and the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, and will send a copy to the European Public Prosecutor»»»
Election Authority Sets Terms of Media Coverage Funding for Parties’ Campaigns
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has set the terms of providing and using public funding for media coverage of the campaigns of parties and coalitions for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, the CEC press office said on Friday. The election authority decided that a party or a coalit»»»
Permanent Presentative to UN partakes in GCC Ambassadors' meeting with President of 80th UN General Assembly
New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in a meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the United Nations with the President of the 80th United Nations Gener»»»
Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
FBI documents summarising interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against Donald Trump have been released as part of the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) trove of Epstein files. The release follows reports that the documents were missing from the DOJ's database, pr»»»
Kurdish Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Deny Attack Plans but Say They Would Join a US Invasion of Iran
Officials with one of the armed Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq told The Associated Press that they are not planning an imminent cross-border attack on Iran but would join a ground invasion if the US were to launch one. The comments appeared to be aimed at reassuring Iraqi K»»»
Iraq, Kurds Say Country Not a Launchpad Against Neighbors
The Iraqi government and the autonomous Kurdistan region said Friday that Iraq must not be a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries, following reports that militants might attempt to cross into Iran. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Kurdistan's regional president Nechirvan Ba»»»
Zelensky Visits Frontline Donetsk Region in East Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the frontline region of Donetsk in east Ukraine, where his forces are fighting against a grinding Russian assault, he said Friday. The visit comes as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its frontline defenses. The Russian army recorded its slowest advance on t»»»
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House's use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase "Make America Great Again". "We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for t»»»
Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause
Canada's minister for US-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, is in Washington on Friday for meetings with Trump administration officials — the first high-level talks between the two countries since negotiations broke down late last year. LeBlanc will be meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Gree»»»
UAE: Lulu Group to support orphans through Dh100m projects on Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s land
Abu Dhabi: Earlier this Ramadan, Lulu Group International Chairman Yusuff Ali MA made a personal donation of Dh150 million to the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative and now his group is doubling down on that commitment with a landmark Dh100 million commercial partnership. The End»»»
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The number of jobs in the US economy fell last month, an unexpected contraction that has renewed questions about whether the labour market in the US might be starting to crack. Payrolls in the US dropped by 92,000 and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, according to the latest official figures»»»
Florida bar investigating Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases - UPI.com
Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump's enemies. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- Former Justice Department official Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her time tr»»»
Trump Says Only Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Can End War
President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest US-Israeli strikes of the spiraling, week-long conflict. Now in its seventh day, the war has embroiled nations beyond the region, upe»»»
Report: Mexican food aid to Cuba sold for dollars in government stores - UPI.com
People line up to shop at a state-owned store in Havana in September 2025, before widespread food shortages started. File Photo by ERnesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- A television report in Mexico said food products sent as humanitarian aid to Cuba are being sold in stores instead of reaching »»»
Iranian Strikes Dispel the Illusion of US Security Umbrella
Almost all the Gulf states, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, that host American military bases or troops, have been targeted by Iran in the latest military confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the US and Israel. The current war between arch-foes I»»»
UAE tourism sector continues operations amid regional developments
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said that, in light of ongoing regional developments, the tourism sector in the UAE continues to operate in accordance with directives issued by the relevant authorities, with close and continuous monitoring of various developments. The Ministry clarif»»»
Thousands of students protest against draft in Berlin (VIDEOS)
Several-thousand high school students have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest a recently adopted law that could lead to the reinstatement of compulsory military service. Under the new Military Service Modernization Act, all 18-year-old German men must register for potential service by fillin»»»
Hezbollah fighters fire missile salvos at the Israeli settlements of Malkiyeh, Ramot Neftali and Shomera in the context of the evacuation warning issued by the Resistance command: Statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters fire missile salvos at the Israeli settlements of Malkiyeh, Ramot Neftali and Shomera in the context of the evacuation w»»»
Public Council with CEC Presents Election Issues to New e-Governance Ministry Leadership
Representatives of the Public Council with the Central Election Commission met with caretaker e-Governance Minister Georgi Sharkov and members of his political cabinet, the e-Governance Ministry said in a press release on Friday. Members of the Public Council presented to the ministry’s new leaders»»»
This Is How Ukraine Has Countered Russia’s Iran-Designed Drones
Ukraine is preparing to dispatch military drone specialists to Gulf states to help them fend off Iranian-designed drones -- something the Ukrainian army has been doing since the start of Russia's invasion. The military assault launched in February 2022 spawned a cat-and-mouse game of aerial drone w»»»
Ukraine-Hungary Feud Escalates - Zelensky’s Threats Ignite Brussels Outrage
The European Union and Hungarian opposition figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent comments directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, describing them as a threat. The remarks came amid escalating tensions between Kyiv and Budapest related to inte»»»
Trump says only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war
President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest U.S.-Israeli strikes of the spiralling, week-long conflict. Now in its seventh day, the war has embroiled nations beyond the region, »»»
'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
There is fear and confusion on the streets of Beirut as people displaced from their homes by sweeping Israeli evacuation orders wait to see what happens next. Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon - including the south of the country and the capital's southern suburbs - have been told by Israe»»»
Trump pushes Iran surrender, promises rebuild
Tehran: President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest US-Israeli strikes of the spiralling, week-long conflict. Now in its seventh day, the war has embroiled nations beyond the re»»»
DSB Suggests Bulgaria Join French Nuclear Umbrella Initiative, Idea Meets Pushback from Some Parties in Parliament
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition said Friday that it is in Bulgaria's best interests to join a French initiative for an extended nuclear umbrella to include more EU countries in it. Two parties reacted to the idea, one dismissing»»»
President Decrees Change of Regional Development Minister
Acting under Article 99, paragraph 5 of the Constitution, President Iliana Iotova signed a decree relieving Angelina Boneva of her duties as caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works. Under the same decree, Iotova appointed Nikolay Naydenov to the post, the presidential press serv»»»
Trump calls for ‘unconditional surrender’ if Iran deal is to be made - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump said Friday he will not agree to end deadly military strikes on Iran without an unconditional surrender as Israel launches new attacks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday he will not agree to end deadly milita»»»
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
Beside Israel's northern border fence, the bursts of machine-gun fire from inside Lebanon are loud and long, as new Israeli forces push in to take strategic positions near the border. The regular rumble of air strikes echoes over the shattered remains of Shia villages, destroyed during Israel's las»»»
Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say
Russia's military intelligence service is suspected to be behind a series of parcel fires that targeted the UK and Europe, investigators have said. European and British authorities launched a joint investigation after several self-igniting parcels detonated in Germany, Poland and at a DHL depot in »»»
Philippines adopts temporary 4-day work week in government sectors
Dubai: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the temporary implementation of a four-day work week in selected government offices under the executive branch starting on March 9. The directive forms part of the government’s contingency measures to address the impact of the ongoing cri»»»
Trump to meet a dozen Latin American leaders in Miami summit - UPI.com
Donald Trump (C), while running for his second term, greets participants during a roundtable with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in near Miami in October 2024. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will meet Saturday n»»»
U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February, further than expected - UPI.com
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.»»»
Hungary detains 7 Ukrainian bank employees, seizes $75M - UPI.com
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, has accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian bank employees. File Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Ukraine's foreign minister accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian state bank employees and stealing the cash and gold the»»»
Dubai introduces new law to boost public safety
Dubai has issued a new law aimed at boosting safety across the emirate, covering public spaces, events, products, and everyday activities. In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (2) of 2026 on public»»»
Construction of solar power plant planned in Kochkor district - | 24.KG
On March 6, a ceremony of signing a stabilization agreement for the implementation of an investment project for the construction and subsequent operation of a solar power plant was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head »»»
Philippines shifts to four-day work week as geopolitical tension pushes oil prices up
Manila: Philippines will shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the geopolitical tension in the Middle East, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday. Marcos announced the shift, set to start at all government offices on Monday, among measures aimed at easing the economi»»»
Son of last shah tells Russian pranksters Europe should join ‘crusade’ against Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has told Russian pranksters that Europe should join the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi, 65, who has resided in the US for decades, called on protesters to topple the government in Tehran during a violent uprising »»»