French prosecutors probe late Harrods owner Al-Fayed, brother over alleged sex trafficking
French investigators have uncovered an alleged sex‑trafficking network operating behind the luxury associated with Mohamed Al‑Fayed’s Ritz hotel and Riviera yachts, with several victims reporting severe abuse and a tightly organised system of exploitation, according to officials familiar with the c»»»
Focus - In Japan, support for the death penalty remains high
Japan is one of the few countries that still use the death penalty. The most recent execution took place in June 2025, when a man was hanged for killing nine people back in 2017. Japan and the United States are the only G7 countries to use capital punishment – a measure supported by the vast majori»»»
China to unveil five-year roadmap at 'Two Sessions' annual political conclave
China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National People's Congress will ratify new laws decided by China's Communist Party leadership. China be»»»
Spain's Sanchez defies Trump trade threat, compares Iran war to ‘Russian roulette’
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulett»»»
Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
Billionaire Elon Musk told a jury in California on Wednesday that stock market investors read too much into his social media posts. Musk was defending himself against claims from investors, who have accused him of trying to manipulate markets with a series of misleading messages in the run-up to hi»»»
Dimitri Simes: US–Russia rivalry, nuclear deterrence, and Trump’s impact on global politics
In an era when nuclear deterrence is no longer an abstract theory and the relationship between the US and Russia increasingly resembles a game without rules, it is important to hear the opinion of people who know the political systems of both countries inside out. Dimitri Simes is one of the few po»»»
How Germany became Israel’s enabler-in-chief
Say what you will about Germany’s current ‘elites’, but they are consistent: Once they don’t give a damn about international law, elementary fairness, rudimentary human decency, and, last but not least, basic logic, they really won’t quit before their country’s reputation is ruined as it has not be»»»
Hezbollah fighters engaged an Israeli occupation force attempting to advance toward Al-Dhahirah, inflicting confirmed casualties, with clashes ongoing at the time of this statement: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) reports 3 martyred and 6 wounded in two Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Airport Road - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Working session on environmental issues related to maritime sector
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Environment focused on environmental issues related to the maritime sector, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday evening.The session, chaired by...»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli air raid targeted a residential apartment in Beirut’s Choueifat area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rhode Island AG releases first report on sex abuse by Catholic priests - UPI.com
The yearslong investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office identified 75 members of the Catholic Church clergy, including 61 priests and deacons, that it said have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct against a child. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI)»»»
Corendon Airlines Highlights European Growth Strategy at ITB Berlin
Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, met with industry representatives at ITB Berlin (March 3–5, 2026) to present its growth strategy for the year ahead. At ITB Berlin, Corendon Airlines emphasized its strategy of sustainable growth in key European markets, particularly Germ»»»
Concerns of wood and furniture manufacturing sector focus of working session
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session was held, Wednesday, at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy to discuss the concerns of the wood and furniture manufacturing sector and its development prospects. The session emphasised the "need to...»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli occupation army forces in Khallat Wadi Al-Asafir in the city of Khiam with a rocket salvo: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation drones targets two vehicles on the Airport-Sports City highway in Beirut - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russia says Ukraine attacked, sunk gas tanker in Mediterranean - UPI.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the sinking of a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea was the result of a terrorist attack by Ukraine. The tanker sank between Libya and Malta after explosions and fire were observed by Libyan port officials. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA March »»»
House Ethics Committee opens probe on Rep. Tony Gonzales for affair with staffer - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks at a press conference in 2021. The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it has begun an investigation into Gonzales over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The House Ethi»»»
Hezbollah’s fighters targeted on Tuesday the Tel Hashomer base as well as a military target south of occupied Haifa with a salvo of precision rockets: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Spain rebukes Germany over solidarity snub
Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Our fight in Lebanon is not linked to any other battle, our goal is to halt the aggression and end the Israeli occupation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
"The number of explosions, the destruction, what is happening - it's unbelievable," says Salar, whose name has been changed. Iran's capital, Tehran, is under heavy attack since strikes began on 28 February, as the US and Israel target military and political sites in a bid to weaken the Islamic regi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: To our people, we share your pain from this aggression, and we will make the Israeli enemy suffer because it is our duty to do so - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will always respond to Israeli-American aggression as this is a legitimate right, and we will confront the aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: They intended it to be a battle pushing them to the furthest limits, and our choice is to confront them to the fullest extent, ensuring the aggression’s objectives fail - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Israeli enemy seeks to portray itself as capable of imposing political decisions on Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgaria Needs Clear Energy Strategy and Active Role in Europe's Energy Security, GERB Leader Borissov Says
GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on his official Facebook page that Bulgaria needs a clear energy strategy and an active role in ensuring Europe's energy security. Borissov added that in the conditions of a dynamic international environment and accelerated energy transition, nuclear energy remains »»»
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve chair - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference announcing the publication of the Warsh Report at the Bank of England in London in 2014. President Donald Trump officially nominated Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve. File Photo by WIll Oliver/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- The White House announced »»»
Sounds heard across Dubai caused by defence ops
Dubai Media Office has addressed the sounds you might have heard across the emirate. "Sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations, with no injuries reported." It added that the eelevant teams continue to closely monitor developm»»»
Sharjah Police arrest 95 beggars and street vendors in Ramadan crackdown
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested 95 beggars and illegal street vendors during the first two weeks of Ramadan as part of a campaign aimed at curbing begging and raising public awareness about its risks.The arrests were carried out under the campaign “Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsib»»»
Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
A Russian LNG gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. Ukraine's SBU state securi»»»
US Sinks Iranian Warship as Iran Warns of Widespread Destruction in the Middle East
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»
IRGC launches 18th wave of Operation True Promise 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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After detecting Israeli reinforcements moving from occupied Hamames Hill to support the ambushed force in south of Khiam town, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them with a missiles salvo: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi East-West Pipeline Underpins Kingdom’s Energy Security Strategy
As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»
Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war
The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»
U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking - UPI.com
The U.S. Southern Command said the mission began Tuesday and is aimed at “designated terrorist organizations” operating in the South American country. The United States said it is functioning in an advisory capacity, while Ecuadorian soldiers conduct the operation. Photo by Gerardo Menoscal/EPA Mar»»»
Ukraine is Preparing to Undermine 'Turkish Stream' and 'Blue Stream' - Putin
The Russian special services have intelligence data on preparations for blowing up the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The threats to blow up the pipelines under the Black Sea are 'very dangerous game' on Ukraine's part, Putin emphasized»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonate an IED against Israeli occupation soldiers who infiltrated into Khiam town, South Lebanon, before clashing with them and inflicting direct losses upon them: Statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters strike a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers in Kiryat Shmona with a missile salvo, inflicting heavy losses which made helicopters evacuate casualties: Statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Competition Protection Commission Recommends Urgent Measures to Ensure Fuel Market's Competitiveness and Stability
The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and the stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East, the regulator’s press centre report»»»
LIA Chairman Hassan meets Russian Ambassador Aganin – discusses reinvesting Libyan assets previously frozen by the UN Security Council
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported today that, yesterday, its Chairman, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, received the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin. The LIA reported that the meeting addressed the progress of the LIA’s investments in the Russian financial markets. Discussions also focuse»»»
Spokesman for the Israeli occupation army reports two soldiers were injured in South Lebanon due to anti-armor missile fire - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Industry Minister reviews $480m expansion plans with Elaraby Group in New Quesna
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with representatives of Elaraby Group, led by CEO Mohamed El-Araby, to review the company’s current operations, future expansion plans, and the challenges facing its production activities. During the meeting, the group outlined »»»
ADP: Private payrolls increased by 63,000 in February; January revised down - UPI.com
Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, »»»
US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean: Pentagon
Washington, United States: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo," Hegseth told a news conference. »»»
Ajman introduces new legislation governing lost items and abandoned property
Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning the handling of lost and abandoned property in the Emirate of Ajman. Also Read: Ajman Ruler issues law establishing Rental Dispute Resolution CentreThe law de»»»
Stock market continues its decline for third consecutive session
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - The market continued its decline on Wednesday for the third consecutive session. The benchmark went down by 0.24% to 14,933.02 points, on a modest trading volume of TND 5.4 million, according to the weekly analysis from broker...»»»
Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com
An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»
Venezuela signs new contracts to supply oil to United States - UPI.com
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Venezuela on Wednesday, marking a new step in the energy and diplomatic agenda between Washington and Caracas. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Venezuela state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. announced signing new con»»»