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)»»»
Qatar sends third identical letter to UN and Security Council over Iranian attacks
New York: The State of Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Wa»»»
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»»»
Hezbollah leader: Resumed fighting with Israel not linked to war on Iran - UPI.com
Rubble is removed from the site of the destroyed building of the Jamaa Islamiya, an Islamist group allied with Hamas and Hezbollah, after it was targeted by an Israeli airstrike Tuesday in the southern coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 4 (UPI) -- Hezbollah leader N»»»
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...»»»
National Planning Council denies authorizing individuals, entities to carry duties on its behalf
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council of the State of Qatar issued a statement confirming that it is not currently conducting any field visits related to the population census, nor is it verifying identity cards or collecting biometric data. The Council’s statement added that it has not author»»»
World’s tallest 3D-printed tower points the way forward
The world’s biggest 3D-printed structure has towered over a tiny village in the Swiss Alps. Tor Alva, or White Tower in Romansh, is more than a global technological milestone; it is also a powerful antidote to the Swiss countryside’s growing depopulation. The driving forces behind this impressive p»»»
EU nation to terminate emergency Ukraine electricity scheme
Slovakia will terminate an emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine, state-owned energy operator SEPS has announced. The move comes amid the continuing row between Kiev and Bratislava over the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, which carried crude from Russia to Slovakia and Hungary. The pipeli»»»
MoI warns against gathering, heading to accident sites
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior warned against gathering at or heading to accident sites, photographing, or sharing clips related to ongoing field developments to avoid legal liability. In a Public Notice shared on X, the Ministry said that such actions hinder the work of the relevant authori»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces advance towards Wadi Al-Khiam and the eastern outskirts of the city in southern Lebanon
Regarding displaced civilians, Sheikh Qassem emphasized that sheltering them is a national responsibility requiring collective cooperation. The government, its agencies, and ministries are tasked with providing necessary services to displaced Lebanese citizens. “Hezbollah will fulfill its responsib»»»
Noem back in hot seat as House Democrats press on immigration policies - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License »»»
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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British Parliament member's husband, 2 others, arrested for spying for China - UPI.com
Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested Wednesday for spying for China. One of the men is married to a member of Parliament. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- Three men were arrested in Britain on charges of spying for China, London's Metropolitan Police announced, and one is the»»»
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»»»
WB earmarks additional $50 million to support Tunisias climate resilience
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The World Bank and the Tunisian government have decided to strengthen their partnership to support the country’s climate resilience through additional financing of $50 million for the Integrated Disaster Resilience Programme...»»»
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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Bahrain arrests four individuals for filming, posting content showing Iranian attacks, footage of military sites
Manama: Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has identified and arrested four individuals for misusing social media, according to the Ministry’s statement. The statement said »»»
NATO intercepts ‘Iranian missile’ near Türkiye
NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Türkiye’s airspace, the country’s Defense Ministry has announced. The projectile was detected traveling through Iraq and Syria and was destroyed in a “timely manner” by the US-led military»»»
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»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Acting President of Venezuela affirming solidarity with the UAE
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed Venezuela’s solidarity»»»
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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QR1 million fine, temporary administrative closure of company in Qatar: MoCI
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has ordered the administrative closure of a company for one month and imposed a fine of QR1 million for violating consumer protection regulations. The Ministry said the company was penalized for increasing prices without obtaining prior approva»»»
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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Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting convenes tomorrow
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that the Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The meeting will bring together the foreign ministers of the GCC states and the European Union (EU) member states. High Represen»»»
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 »»»
Paleontologist, 'Jurassic Park' consultant out from university over Epstein ties - UPI.com
A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longer with Chapman University after emails he wrote to Jeffrey Epstein were released. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longe»»»
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 »»»
Amir visits Air Operations Center
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, visited the Air Operations Center today. HH the Amir reviewed the high level of readiness and preparedness of the military units during the visit. His Highness also received a briefing on the progress of operations and the procedures impleme»»»
42 migrants rescued off Crete, 18-year-old held for bringing them from Libya
Coast Guard vessels have rescued 42 migrants in a small boat that ran into trouble off Crete on Wednesday and arrested a teenager suspected of having steered the vessel over from the north African coast, authorities said. It was the second incident in as many days involving migrants heading for Cre»»»
Foreign Minister Neynsky: No Immediate Danger to Bulgaria, but Indirect Threat Exists
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky stated in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Wednesday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria but an indirect threat exists. She said that the Defence Ministry is preparing an analysis of the risks to national security and, if necessary, »»»
KEY – Energy Transition Expo opens in Rimini, spotlights Tunisia–Italy energy partnership
Rimini, March 4 (TAP correspondants Chayma Zenaidi & Meriem Khadhraoui) – The 4th flagship European and Mediterranean event on energy transition, KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy.Nearly...»»»
UAE warns of scam emails requesting emergency registration details
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public about fraudulent emails circulating that ask recipients to complete an “emergency registration form” and submit personal information. According to the ministry, the messages falsely claim that individuals may receive support, compensatio»»»
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»»»
MOI urges public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages that falsely claim to represent official entities, as part of efforts to prevent cybercrime. In a public notice posted on its official X platform on Wednesday evening, the ministry advise»»»
Agriculture Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Institutional Dialogue and Mutual Respect
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food remains committed to the principles of institutional dialogue, mutual respect between the branches of government and the normal functioning of the State administration, the Ministry said in an official position on Wednesday. The statement comes in connection wit»»»
NATO air defense takes down Iranian missile heading toward Turkey - UPI.com
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- NATO air and missile defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran he»»»
Sharjah Charity distributes nearly half a million Iftar meals in Ramadan initiative
Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has distributed 449,385 Iftar meals during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan across 129 locations in the emirate, as part of its annual Iftar for Fasting Individuals initiative aimed at supporting people in need and promoting social solidarity during»»»
Kuwait arrests two over videos mocking armed forces and air defence efforts
Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of two individuals accused of publishing videos on social media that mocked and belittled the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and undermined the efforts of the country’s air defence system. In a statement, the ministry said the suspects had circulated »»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Iran Missile, Risking War Expansion
Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion involving its bloc allies. Turkey - Iran's n»»»
Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»
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»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives call from Romanian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call Wednesday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, HE Oana Toiu. The call discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global»»»
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»»»