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»»»

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae arrives for work at the court in Seoul, South Korea, 22 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA March 5 (Asia Today) -- Moves by South Korea's ruling party to discuss the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae risk undermining the authority»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has issued a public advisory warning residents against a fraudulent WhatsApp message currently being circulated across the country. In its statement, GCO said that there was a false WhatsApp message circulating and attributed to the Ministry o»»»

The Department of Justice on Friday released a small cache of new documents related to deceased sex predator, some of which include investigative documents related to an uncorroborated report on President Donald Trump, that it said had been held back from release because they were thought to be dup»»»

The Ministry of Interior called on citizens, residents, and visitors to report any unusual or suspicious behaviour related to the current developments, whether observed in public surroundings or noticed in content circulating or being monitored across various platforms that may incite public concer»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

Doha: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, through designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity, in full coordination with the Qatari Armed Forces and the relevant authorities in the State»»»

Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Global financial markets are witnessing a shift toward safer assets as investors reassess geopolitical risks following the escalation of military conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other since Feb. 28. Investment funds have begun red»»»

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»»»

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 $»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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.»»»

Caretaker Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Yankulov has received a tip-off from former European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva about pressure and threats from senior prosecutors and a political leader. This transpires from a press release by the Justice Ministry saying that Yankul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Saturday will see scattered clouds and partly cloudy conditions at times, with a chance of light rain during the evening and relatively cold to cold weather by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily report. Offshore, it will be partly cloudy»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coos County Sheriff's Office (@cooscountysheriffsoffice) March 5 (UPI) -- Authorities in an Oregon county warned of a slippery traffic hazard in a town where dozens of fish somehow spilled out into a roadway. The Coos County Sheriff's Office said on soci»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have intensified monitoring of supermarket prices after residents reported sudden increases in the cost of fruits and vegetables across several retail outlets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Officials say inspection teams are actively revie»»»

Former Infrastructure and Energy Minister Belinda Balluku has officially handed over her duties to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi. During the handover ceremony, Balluku highlighted a number of achievements during her tenure, thanking the ministry’s staff and Prime Minister Edi Rama for their suppo»»»

Nature and EnvironmentHow protecting nature could make the world saferJosh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns »»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) announced yesterday that last Wednesday (4 March) the Second Dialogue Session of the Public-Private Institutional Dialogue Initiative, organized by the LBC in cooperation with Tetra Tech International Development, was held at a leading Tripoli hotel. The session wa»»»

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - The stock market posted a decline of 1.5% over the week, closing at 14,951.24 points, bringing the index’s performance since the beginning of the year to 11.2%, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.Despite the lack of...»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) discovered and dismantled a large weapons cache belonging to the organized crime group led by crime boss Kadyr Dosonov, known as Dzhengo, the SCNS press center reported. According to it, the cache was uncovered during operat»»»

The escalation of the Iran conflict forced Danish container shipping giant Maersk to halt two key trade routes linking markets in the Middle East with Europe and Asia. File Photo by Jerry Lampen/EPA-EFE March 6 (UPI) -- Global shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it was temporarily halting two ke»»»

A position regarding the accumulated problems related to the development and activities of the Performing Arts sector was presented on Friday at the Sofia press club of BTA by the directors of the Ivan Vazov National Theater, the Aleko Konstantinov Satirical Theater, the Theatre Bulgarian Army and »»»

Baghdad: The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced on Friday the suspension of oil production at the Sarsang oil field in Duhok Governorate after a drone attack triggered a fire at the facility overnight. In a statement, the ministry said two drones struck the fiel»»»

The Pazardzhik-based battery manufacturer "Elhim-Iskra" will halt operations and begin laying off staff, affecting nearly 200 employees, according to APIS data, Bulgarian media "Capital" reported. In an announcement to the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, the company attributed the decision to a challengi»»»

Dubai: Some restaurants in Dubai are seeing stronger engagement from residents, while others report a drop in tourist-driven dining, as the city’s hospitality sector adjusts to ongoing regional travel disruptions. Operators say the industry is focusing on maintaining operations, supporting staff, a»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen by 2 to 5 percent over the past week, largely due to supply restrictions following the outbreak of military operations in the Middle East. Data from the specialized platform Fuelo, cited by BTA, shows that the most commonly used gasoline, A95, has climbed by 0.04 »»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video of what it said were strikes on an Iranian drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri. The footage shows two explosions rocking a large vessel at sea. “Today, an Iranian drone carrier, roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, was struck and is n»»»

Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran. In a briefing on Thursday, Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari claimed the Nimitz-class aircra»»»

In Bulgaria, fuel industry experts warn that if oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel, gasoline at the pump could exceed €1.50 per liter. Ventsislav Pengezov, owner of a gas station in Ruse, told BGNES that in just four days, retail fuel prices have risen by roughly 14 euro cents per liter. He noted »»»

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Index Restaurant LLCin the Musaffah Industrial Area for violating food safety regulations and posing a risk to public health. The establishment, which holds commercial licence number CN-1759994, was found »»»

Residents of Tehran have told the BBC that Thursday night saw the heaviest wave of strikes on the capital since Israel and the US launched their attack on Iran six days ago. "The house was shaking for five minutes straight. Last night was the worst night," says a man in his 30s. He says he could ba»»»