Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop
Newly released body camera footage shows the chaotic moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an immigration officer in Texas last year, which only recently came to light. Gunfire rings out in the nighttime footage when Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, pulls his car forwards as law enforc»»»
Lebanon’s narrow window to disarm Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: Once again, Hezbollah has dragged Lebanon into a war with Israel. File photo: A parade by the Iranian backed Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militia (which is the only militia that refused to hand over its arms following the end of the civil war ) . It is now the most powerful group in Lebanon and»»»
Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks to close this weekend: What visitors should know
Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 as precautionary safety measures in line with official guidance. The closures aim to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff amid current regional developments. Also Read: US–Israel war on Iran, day 8: Trump dem»»»
US‑Israeli war on Iran Day 7 recap: What UAE residents need to know
UAE air defences intercept missiles and dronesThe UAE Ministry of Defence reported that air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones on March 6. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, a total of 205 missiles and 1,184 drones have been detected, with most successfully dest»»»
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to reduce sharply the annual licence fee for their national broadcaster. The fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has already been cut in recent years but currently costs 335 Swiss francs (£320; $435) per household a year. That is hi»»»
FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks - UPI.com
The FBI is investigating a breach into unclassified but significant networks that may have granted access to information about ongoing investigations and persons of interest. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating what it calls a "su»»»
US military bases in the Middle East: The Gulf network targeted by Iran
US aggression against Iran would have been impossible without US military bases on the territories of the Gulf monarchies. These bases serve as the key footholds for deploying America’s offensive capabilities. US military presence in the region has long been a strategic cornerstone of American poli»»»
Why AI in education still needs human judgement
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of classrooms faster than many people realise. From tools that recommend learning resources to systems that flag student performance, AI is increasingly used to support teaching and learning. When used well, it can save time, personalise learning, and help e»»»
AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
An unprecedented wave of AI-generated misinformation about the US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with growing access to generative AI technology, experts have told BBC Verify. Our analysis has found numerous examples of AI-generated videos and fabricated satellite imager»»»
Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran - UPI.com
Russia is reportedly giving the Iranian regime intelligence on the location of American assets in the Middle East region as the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran continues into its second week. Photo by Hossein Esmaeil/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Russia is helping Iran by giving it intellig»»»
Will UAE insurance premiums rise if Iran-US conflict escalates further?
Dubai: As tensions in the Gulf raise concerns about shipping disruptions, airspace closures and higher business costs, many UAE residents are asking a practical question: could the conflict eventually affect insurance prices. Regional instability can influence financial markets, trade routes and ec»»»
Near-total halt of shipping through Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy markets
Damascus, March. 7 (SANA) Shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of global energy supplies, has nearly come to a complete halt for the sixth consecutive day since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran, causing major disruption in global energy markets. »»»
US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service
Former US presidents, celebrities and thousands of members of the public have gathered to honour civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month. Former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who spoke at a memorial service in Chicago for the activ»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Swedish Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden HE Maria Malmer Stenergard. During the call, the two sides discussed developments related to the mil»»»
Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The US president who likes to keep the world guessing about his endgame in Iran is now telling the world what he wants. In a war widely described as his "war of choice", Donald Trump says he also wants to choose who will rule Iran now that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and dozens of ot»»»
This speech started the Cold War – and still haunts the world 80 years on
Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, one of the most famous leaders of World War Two delivered a fairly short but stern message which helped lock humanity into a future of open-ended and high-risk Cold War. That was the essence of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s Fulton Speech (if w»»»
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,»»»
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»»»
Protesters in Sofia Call for Peace, Demand Defence Minister’s Resignation
People protested in front of the Defence Ministry in Sofia on Friday demanding peace and insisting that Bulgaria should not be drawn into wars. The demonstration proceeded under the slogan “Today our sky, tomorrow our children. Say no to war over Bulgaria!” It was organized by the Bulgaria Can part»»»
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 $»»»
Hungary seizes millions in gold and cash linked to ‘Ukraine war mafia’
A Hungarian probe into money laundering has led to the detention of several Ukrainians who were transporting almost $100 million worth of cash and gold bars through the country in an operation the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has linked to a “Ukrainian war mafia.” The detention, a mov»»»
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»»»
No: 41, 6 March 2026, Regarding the Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)
The Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States, hosted by H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will be held in İstanbul on 7 March 2026.»»»
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»»»
Merz Warns Against Iran State Collapse, Refugee Flows
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday the Middle East war must not lead to the collapse of the Iranian state, warning of the impact this would have on migration to Europe. "An endless war is not in our interest. The same applies to a collapse of Iranian statehood or proxy conflicts fought on»»»
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»»»
In South Lebanon, a Few Villages Defy Israel’s Evacuation Orders
In the basement of a church in Alma al-Shaab, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, dozens of residents gathered amidst the sound of Israeli bombing, defying the Israeli army's order to flee. "It is our right to preserve and remain in our land," town mayor Shadi Sayah told AFP over the ph»»»
UN Demands Swift Probe into Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
The United Nations on Friday demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they complied with international law. "Lebanon is becoming a key flashpoint," UN rights chief Volker Turk told reporters in Geneva. "I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities." L»»»
Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?
Microsoft's Xbox division has confirmed it's working on a new console, code-named Project Helix. The company said the "next-generation" device would "lead in performance" and play both Xbox and PC games, in a departure from its previous machines. Rumours have swirled for some time that the company »»»
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»»»
Norway aid group says Israeli strikes have displaced 300,000 in Lebanon
Aid agency the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Friday that 300,000 people in Lebanon had been forced to flee after Israel launched a wave of evacuation orders and airstrikes. The aid agency also questioned the legality of the mass-evacuation orders Israel had issued there. The orders cover hun»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Prime minister receives phone call from Poland deputy prime minister
DOHA:Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland HE Radoslaw Sikorski. Discussion during the call focused on the military escalati»»»
Norway Aid Group Says Israeli Strikes Have Displaced 300,000 in Lebanon
Aid agency the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Friday that 300,000 people in Lebanon had been forced to flee after Israel launched a wave of evacuation orders and airstrikes. The aid agency also questioned the legality of the mass-evacuation orders Israel had issued there. The orders cover hun»»»
Lebanon Death Toll from War Rises to 217 as Israel Presses Strikes
Israeli air strikes battered Lebanon on Friday, sending the death toll since Monday up to at least 217, according to Lebanese authorities, as the premier warned "a humanitarian disaster is looming". The Israeli military renewed its strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Friday afternoon, Lebanese sta»»»
Foreign Ministry Reacts to Vandalism against Bulgarian Club in North Macedonia
Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov expressed concerns over an act of vandalism against a club of the Bulgarian community in Bitola, North Macedonia, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "We view this act as a reflection of the politically sponsored and ongoing campaign against thousand»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call today from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, HE Radoslaw Sikorski. During the call, they reviewed develop»»»
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»»»
Task Force Provides Update on Middle East Evacuation Efforts
The task force set up with the Foreign Ministry amid the Middle East escalation provided an update Friday on the efforts to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from the countries in the region. "This is a real operation, Sincere Care, launched by order of the prime minister. We are carrying it out using al»»»
Belinda Balluku Hands Over Post, Says She Will Remain Silent on Legal Matter
Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku officially handed over her duties as Albania’s Minister of Infrastructure and Energy to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi, on March 6. During the handover ceremony, Balluku said she has taken a personal decision to remain silent regarding an ongoing legal »»»