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»»»
Syria after liberation: Investment opportunities seen key to economic recovery
Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to position itself as an attractive destination for investment following liberation, as the government moves to rebuild the economy and encourage the return of local and foreign investors after years of economic isolation. Business figures say the country»»»
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»»»
Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins - UPI.com
Pall bearers carry the casket containing the body of the Rev. Jesse Jackson as it arrives for the public service at the House of Hope church in Chicago on Friday. The public service is for people to pay respects and honor Jackson. Jackson, a well known advocate for civil rights and for the poor, an»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
Man with three grenades arrested outside Athens police HQ
Police arrested a man reportedly carrying three grenades outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening following a tense standoff that ended with a surprise operation by officers. The incident unfolded outside the GADA on Alexandras Venue, where the suspect allegedly threatened to det»»»
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»»»
US behind strike on Iranian school – NYT
American forces were likely responsible for the bombing of an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab that left at least 168 children dead, as well as teachers and staff, the New York Times concluded in an analysis published on Thursday. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyeb»»»
Up to QR1,000,000 penalty for adjusting prices without prior approval: MoCI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued a stern warning regarding adjusting the prices of goods or services without prior official approval, saying that it was considered a legal violation and may result in a financial penalty reaching up to QR 1,000,000. The Ministry outli»»»
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»»»
Israel Army Says Iran Using Cluster Munitions
Israel's military Friday said that Iran had launched cluster bombs "multiple times" since the start of the war that began with a US-Israeli attack on the country last week. "They (the Iranians) are using cluster munitions", military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said during a press br»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Cruise missile intercepted, destroyed east of Al Kharj Governorate: Saudi Ministry of Defense
Riyadh: A cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed east of Al-Kharj Governorate, southeast of the capital, Riyadh, said the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Maliki. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) without further details. Earlier »»»
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»»»
Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
A Canadian backpacker died from drowning after she was attacked by dingoes on a popular Australian beach, a coroner has found. The body of Piper James, 19, was found in the early morning on 19 January surrounded by about ten dingoes on K'Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island), off the eastern coast»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Tunisian embassy in Doha announces repatriation procedures via Saudi Arabia
Tunis, March 6 (TAP) – The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Doha has informed all Tunisian nationals arriving in Qatar for family visits or tourism and wishing to return to Tunisia via flights departing from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that...»»»
Man threatens to detonate explosives outside Athens police headquarters
Police launched a security operation outside the Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening after a man threatened to detonate explosives he claimed to be carrying. Authorities said the individual made the threat outside the headquarters on Alexandras Avenue, prompting police to cordon off»»»
Court orders seizure of Tempe crash photos and videos from forensic experts
A Larissa court has ordered the immediate seizure of photos and videos taken by two forensic experts at the scene of the deadly Tempe train collision, after it emerged that the material had never been handed to judicial authorities. The request, submitted by lawyers supporting the prosecution, was »»»
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»»»
Fidaa Foundation commemorates tenth anniversary of Ben Guerdane epic
Tunis, March 6 (TAP) – The Fidaa Foundation on Friday held a ceremony to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Ben Guerdane epic (March 7) at the premises of the National School of Administration. This event is part of the foundation's activities to...»»»
Tunisias ambassador to Romania hosts members of Tunisian community
TUNIS, March 6 (TAP) – Tunisia's ambassador to Romania, Sami Nagga, hosted an iftar dinner at the embassy on Thursday evening, bringing together several members of the Tunisian community residing in the country, particularly students, the Foreign...»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Motorist arrested near Athens for speeding, drunk driving, no license
A 42-year-old motorist was arrested southeast of Athens on Thursday night for speeding, driving over the legal alcohol limit and driving a vehicle without a license, police said. According to authorities, the man was stopped on a main road passing through the town of Kalivia after a radar check rec»»»
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»»»
US Failed to Achieve Air Superiority in Iran – Military Researcher
The US has been unable to suppress the Iranian air defenses, Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences’ member Konstantin Sivkov tells Sputnik. The US, he points out, seems reluctant to send its aircraft into Iranian airspace, opting instead to rely on long-range missile strikes, which indic»»»
Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN participates in meeting of Permanent Representatives of GCC States with the UN Secretary-General
New York: Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, participated in a meeting of Their Excellencies the Permanent Representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to the United Nations with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H»»»
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»»»
Markets, healthcare institutions operating normally: MoI
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) affirmed that markets and healthcare institutions across the country are operating normally, noting that a sufficient strategic stockpile of food and medical supplies is available to ensure the continuity of supply and meet the needs of the community in accordan»»»
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»»»