Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com
During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»
Islamic Resistance fires a quality missile barrage at Haifa naval base: Statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah says it targeted Israel's Haifa naval base with missiles
Hezbollah said it targeted northern Israel's Haifa naval base on Tuesday, its 12th attack of the day as Israel continued to strike Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs. In a statement, the Iran-backed group said that "in response to the criminal Israeli aggression that struck dozens of Leba»»»
Hezbollah targets Haifa naval base with missiles
Hezbollah said it targeted northern Israel's Haifa naval base on Tuesday, its 12th attack of the day as Israel continued to strike Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs In a statement, the group said that "in response to the criminal Israeli aggression that struck dozens of Lebanese cities a»»»
Hezbollah claims at least 11 attacks on Israeli bases, tanks
Hezbollah said Tuesday it targeted several Israeli military bases and tanks in response to Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs. Israel continues to carry out successive air raids, particularly on Beirut's southern suburbs and the south of the co»»»
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK has announced it is sending hel»»»
Islamic Resistance fires a missile salvo at a gathering of Israeli occupation forces in Kfar Yuval settlement in northern Golan: Statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fires a guided missile at a Merkava tank at Metula occupation site, hitting it directly: Statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns
DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»
MoI: Security agencies continue efficient on-ground response
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has affirmed that the competent security agencies are maintaining full operational control of the situation on the ground, operating with utmost efficiency and preparedness to ensure a prompt response and decisive intervention in accordance w»»»
Ooredoo launches Ramadan offers to connect & reward
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially announced its 2026 Ramadan campaign under the theme ‘Experience Togetherness This Ramadan’. This year’s initiative focuses on bridging the gap between spiritual reflection and digital connection, providin»»»
New WCM-Q course addresses evolving healthcare landscape
Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently launched a certificate course to support healthcare professionals in adapting to the evolving health and wellbeing landscape. Titled “Smart Health for a Changing World: Trends and To»»»
Dr Reeno Barg: Advancing women’s health with compassion, expertise
With over 25 years of distinguished service in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Reeno Barg has established herself as a trusted name in women’s healthcare across Pakistan and Qatar. Her career reflects a rare combination of advanced clinical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care. After c»»»
Aspetar guides athletes to peak performance in Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues its support for athletes by launching a series of comprehensive scientific guidelines designed to assist them throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan — a period that coincides this year with the postponement or canc»»»
Under the same blue sky
By Fatima FSK On the desert grains I land, I hear stories of the whispering sand, Where once olive trees swayed, underneath them the hands that prayed. I rise with the dawns first light, Fly past the dunes; in my flight, I soar over the ocean so blue, I rest on the stones; absorb natures clue. The »»»
MoCI issues recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that some of the affected vehicles may experience a crack on the»»»
Qatar resilient against aggression: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the State of Qatar remains resilient in the face of any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that recent attacks r»»»
PM, Luxembourg counterpart discuss military escalation in the region
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden on Tuesday. During the call, they discussed the developments regarding military escalation in the region and its serious»»»
Qatar urges citizens abroad to register with MoFA amid ongoing tensions
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has urged Qataris currently abroad to download its official app and register their details to ease communication in emergency situations. The ministry said its app is available for iOS and Android through the following links: https://apps.apple.co»»»
Why schools must teach social and emotional learning
Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»
Al Khulaifi receives solidarity message from deputy prime minister of Belgium
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Tuesday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium Maxime Prevot. During the call, they»»»
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies speaker expresses support for Qatar on Iranian attacks
QNA Doha President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana has expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar over ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks. In a message to Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan Abdullah Al Ghanim, Fontana conveyed Italy’s support for the Qatar and its people. »»»
Qatar has sufficient stocks of food, medicine and essential goods, says CMC
QNA Doha The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has affirmed that Qatar possesses a sufficient strategic stock of food supplies, medicines, and essential goods, as part of carefully developed crisis management plans that ensure their continued availability in markets and healthcare facilities without »»»
Lebanese president praises Quintet Committee for support
QNA Beirut President of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun met with ambassadors of the Quintet Committee in Lebanon on Tuesday. The meeting of the Committee, which included Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United States of America, and France, discussed the current situations and developments in Lebanon. T»»»
Deputy PM receives messages of support
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Tuesday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. They discussed the latest developments and security updates »»»
'Not Churchill': Trump criticises UK PM Starmer over Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not initially permitting American warplanes to use UK bases to strike Iran, saying "this is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with". President Donald Trump on Tuesday castigated one of the United States' clos»»»
UAE retains its right to self-defence
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The UAE has been subjected to more than one thousand attacks — a nu»»»
Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike
Funerals have been held for students and staff killed in what Iranian authorities have said was a US-Israeli strike on a school in southern Iran. Iranian officials said more than 160 people were killed when a girls' school was hit in the city of Minab on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched wide»»»
US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks
US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US diplomatic missions in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliat»»»
MoI urges public to refrain from sharing rumours
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and refrain from sharing rumors, in a post shared on X. The Ministry called for strict adherence to information issued by official authorities and urged the public to refrain from circulati»»»
MoEHE shares guidelines for students, parents on remote learning
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Tuesday issued a series of guidelines to ensure the effective continuation of distance learning, describing it as a “shared responsibility” among schools, students and parents. General Principles - Distance learning is a shared res»»»
Israel hacked Tehran cameras before Khamenei assassination – FT
Israeli intelligence hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to prepare the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Khamenei and other senior officials. The cameras i»»»
UAE has faced more than 1,000 attacks during regional strife
Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that it has not taken any decision to change its defensive posture toward the repeated Iranian attacks. The country stated that it has been subjected to more than 1,000 attacks, a figure exceeding the total number faced by all other targeted countries combined, noting t»»»
China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war
A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»
BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears
China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
Jurassic Park palaeontologist parts ways with university after Epstein emails
A palaeontologist who worked as an adviser on several Jurassic Park films has left his role at Chapman University, weeks after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein were released. The 2012 emails show Jack Horner visited the convicted sex offender's New Mexico ranch and sought research funding. Hor»»»
World's largest acidic geyser wakes up in Yellowstone from six-year slumber
The world's largest acidic geyser is putting on a show again, erupting for the first time in six years after a quiet hiatus, officials at Yellowstone National Park say. The Echinus Geyser - located in the park's famous Norris Geyser Basin - had been in slumber since 2020, and it's unknown whether t»»»
Israel army says killed Iran Quds Force officer responsible for Lebanon
The Israeli military said it killed a senior commander of Iran's elite Quds Force on Tuesday in a strike on Tehran, adding that he was responsible for its operations in Lebanon. "Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force... struck and eliminated the temporary commander of the Lebanon Corps of the Irania»»»
Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Dubai Quran Award winners
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured a distinguished group of participants in the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, celebrating outstanding Qur’anic voices from across the world during the holy month»»»
Saudi Arabia halts some operations at massive Ras Tanura refinery
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said some operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on the Gulf coast had been halted on Monday, following an attack that caused a fire at the complex.The Ras Tanura facility along the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast is home to one of the large»»»
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran. In comments at the White House, Trump said Spain had been "terrible" and suggested "we're going to cut off all trade". "We don't wan»»»
Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»
Israeli attacks on Lebanon displace more than 58,000 in two days, authorities say
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel, dragging Lebanon into the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. According to the Lebanese health ministry, »»»
Several projectiles fired from Lebanon towards Israel
Several projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday but a majority of them were intercepted, the Israeli military said, as Israel vowed to attack the Lebanese group Hezbollah until it was disarmed. "Several projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory were identifi»»»
Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its frigate escort to set sail for the Mediterranean following the situation in the Middle East, he said on Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»
Fire reported near US Consulate in Dubai: Dubai Media Office
Doha: The Dubai Media Office on X said that, “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.” “Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported,” it added.»»»
Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»