Hezbollah on Monday welcomed the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader, pledging allegiance after his predecessor and father Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks. "We in Hezbollah extend our warmest congratulations and blessings on this occasion. We renew our pledge »»»

Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 55, is among 400 current and former Istanbul city employees on trial in Turkey. He was arrested last year after announcing he planned to run for president. File Photo by Sedat Suna/EPA-EFE March 9 (UPI) -- Istanbul's mayor, a political opponent to Turkish President »»»

New York officials and the FBI have launched an investigation into "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism", following the attempted use of two homemade explosives near the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday. The devices - which were both ignited, and at least one of wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty today, Monday, March 9, 2026. "The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest con»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters its tenth day, authorities across the UAE are continuing to roll out precautionary measures designed to keep residents informed, protected and prepared. While the regional situation remains closely monitored, many updates are simply temporary adjustments — from»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides an»»»

At least twenty people were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday. Sixteen people were killed and 40 wounded in strikes on Tayrdebba and Jwayya in south Lebanon, the health ministry said, while Israeli airstrikes on al-Qard al-Hassan branches in Dahieh k»»»

The military court in Beirut ordered three Hezbollah members released on a $20 bail each, judicial officials said Monday. The Lebanese government last week declared Hezbollah’s military activities illegal and ordered the country’s security forces to detain those who were behind the strikes on Israe»»»

President Iliana Iotova awarded Argentina’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alejandro Zothner Meyer, the Madara Horseman First Class order on Monday. The decoration recognized his contribution to Bulgaria’s bilateral relations with Argentina. During his two years in Bulgaria, Zothner Meyer did a great deal»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon Parliament Extends Mandate Amid Israeli War 09-03-2026 16:00 PM Session of Lebanon's Parliament in Beirut (December 18, 2025).Leban»»»

Bulgaria’s tourism sector is facing a significant setback after the cancellation of trips by Israeli visitors due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA), the country may lose more than 70,000 tourists from Israel, particularly »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest condolences and»»»

Tripoli Business Incubator announced yesterday that it has accepted the registration of the first 50 private online stores to participate in the Intensive E-Commerce Camp. The trainings will be carried out in two groups in an intensive training programme aimed at developing and promoting the growth»»»

Andrey Yankulov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice in the caretaker government, expressed institutional support for any magistrate willing to speak openly about dependencies and criminal influence within the judicial system, the Justice Ministry press centre reported on Monday. The mini»»»

A fire in Glasgow, Scotland, has shut down the central train station indefinitely. File Image courtesy of UPI ⚠️ Update: Monday, 9 March - Glasgow Central high level The upper level will remain closed until further notice, with no services in and out of the station. Glasgow Central low level Low le»»»

Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, announces the launch of a new insurance product dedicated to field-grown vegetable crops, designed to offer farmers additional financial protection against climate risks, particularly hail. This initiative comes at a time of significant»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International has begun receiving donations from benefactors to support its Eid clothing project, launched as part of the association’s Ramadan campaign “Jood.” The initiative aims to bring joy to underprivileged families as Eid Al Fitr approaches. This year, the projec»»»

The city of Sirte witnessed the reopening of the Al-Sabah Mill at the Sirte Milling and Grinding Complex, thanks to the efforts of the National Development Agency (NDA). This follows the completion of construction and the mill’s return to service, a crucial step towards revitalizing the city, Sirte»»»

Dubai: Bollywood singer Shweta Subram, who lives in a Dubai Marina tower affected by debris from a successful air interception, has praised the city’s authorities for their swift response and solid safety measures. “It was impressive how quickly this city's emergency and civil defense services brou»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology has forecast rainfall across parts of the United Arab Emirates until 12 March, as cloud systems move into the country from the west. The authority said periods of cloud cover are expected over the coming days, bringing light to moderate rainfall in scattere»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - The stock market recorded a second consecutive session of decline. The TUNINDEX shed 0.49% to close at 14,877.24 points on sustained volume of TND 9 million, according to analysis by stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.SIPAHT shares...»»»

The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the heinous Iranian attack targeting a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate, describing it as part of Iran’s ongoing criminal aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and »»»

The development of cooperation in defence, education, the economy and innovation was discussed by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, Nathaniel Copsey, the Bulgarian government reported on Monday via Facebook. The sides underscored the excelle»»»

Vazrazhdane organized a march in memory of those who died in the attack on the Bunovo Station (Western Bulgaria) on March 9, 1985 here on Monday. The procession was led by Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov, who stressed that the attack on the Bunovo train station should be more widely known an»»»

While some rushed to pronounce the Hezbollah Lebanese resistance group “weakened”, its fighters continue to prove otherwise, confronting Israeli enemy advances and pounding Israeli targets with dozens of rockets from an area that was claimed to be disarmed. The Lebanese resistance group’s Military »»»

A near 14% jump in oil prices overnight due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda. File Photo by Alexandros Michailidis (EU)/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- G7 finance ministers were set to hold an emergency meeting »»»

US media earlier reported that America is vulnerable to cheap Iranian kamikaze drones, which are easy to produce and cost far less than costly American interceptors, something that could force the White House to seek drone counter-tech from Ukraine and give Zelensky short-term leverage over Trump. »»»

Iran’s drone attacks on data centers operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) has laid bare the Pentagon’s lack of strategic foresight, military expert Alexander Stepanov from the Institute of Law and National Security, RANEPA, tells Sputnik. "It is striking that such critical facilities as data cente»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market recorded the sale of a luxury off-plan apartment for Dh92.5 million on Monday, underscoring the continued momentum of the emirate’s real estate sector. According to data from the Dubai REST application, operated by the Dubai Land Department, the apartment spans about »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that the country, until this afternoon, on Monday, March 9, 2026, has been attacked by 17 ballistic missiles and 6 drones coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The defense added that its armed forces had successfully intercept»»»

Dubai: India’s CBSE on Monday postponed more Class 12 Board exams in parts of the Middle East. “After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties,»»»

Bulgaria will be left without clarity on paying wages and pensions if no budget extension law is passed, CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told reporters on Monday. It is very important for the extension law to be passed, he said. "We assume the caretaker finance minister knows best what the cal»»»

A nationally representative survey by Gallup International Balkan, published on Monday, indicates a new parliamentary configuration and a redistribution of the vote, with around 51% of respondents declaring readiness to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. The findings show t»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - Member of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) for the constituency of Kabaria (Tunis governorate) Salah Mbarki passed away on Monday, the ARP announced. The ARP paid tribute to the MP, known for his kindness and...»»»

Dubai: Several major Dubai attractions will remain closed on March 9 as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance amid ongoing regional developments. In separate announcements, Global Village, Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts confirmed that operations will be temporarily su»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- The Tunisian Association of investors in Capital (ATIC) and the International Council of Women Entrepreneurs (CIFE) recently signed a partnership agreement to boost female entrepreneurship.The agreement was signed by ATIC...»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) is organising the participation of Tunisian companies in the East Africa Halal Expo, set for May 4-5, 2026, in Kenya, in close collaboration with its office in Nairobi, Kenya.The Expo is a...»»»

Police in Norway have released pictures of a suspect linked to an explosion outside the US's embassy in Norway's capital Oslo on Sunday. Two heavily pixelated images taken from surveillance footage show a person with their face concealed, dressed in dark clothing and carrying a backpack. Police sai»»»

Bratislava is ready to block a planned EU loan for Ukraine if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is voted out of office in the upcoming election, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. It would be a justified means of compelling Kiev to resume Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeli»»»

Hungarian authorities swooped in on two Ukrainian armored trucks near Budapest on Thursday, seizing tens of millions of dollars in cash and nine kilograms of gold, sparking one of the most explosive diplomatic confrontations between the two countries in recent months. The arrest also coincided with»»»

Dubai: Iranian missiles and drones continued to target Gulf countries on Monday, hitting energy facilities and prompting Bahrain’s state oil company to declare force majeure after a strike on its refinery complex. Bahrain’s state-owned energy firm Bapco said its operations had been affected by the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The council renewed its condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest possible terms, of Iran's heinous attack on th»»»

Skopje, 6 March 2026 (MIA) - The data on a 14.6 percent growth in the construction sector in the last quarter of 2025 are very encouraging and represent an incentive for future investments, leading to larger GDP growth in the coming period, Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski told»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli gatherings in Markaba and Rub Al-Thalatheen with rocket barrages: Military Media statements no. 11, 12 »»»

Iranian state television reported on Monday that a third wave of missiles has been launched toward occupied territories, marking an escalation in the ongoing confrontation. According to Israeli media, the missile strikes resulted in two deaths and one injury across six locations in central Israel. »»»

Manila: Metro Manila’s housing shortage is one of the most visible signs of rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements in this city of 14.8 million people account for roughly 3 million people, or about one in four residents. They have grown along riverbanks, railways, and unused government land for d»»»

A synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège was damaged in an explosion in the early hours of Monday, police have said. The blast happened at around 04:00 local time (03:00 GMT) in front of the synagogue and damaged windows across the street but caused no injuries, according to officers. Willy Demeyer»»»

Dubai: Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has weighed in on the intense public scrutiny surrounding South Indian actors Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, urging people to respect their personal lives even as rumours about their dating lives persist. The speculation intensified after Vijay and Trisha were recently see»»»

In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said it launched a "focused raid" to eliminate Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure using a brigade combat team under the command of the 36th Division. The military said before they initiated the operation, its forces launched a combined air and ground a»»»