UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Death toll rises to 49 as massive floods batter Kenya
Nairobi: At least 49 people have died, thousands displaced, and property destroyed, since March 6 when heavy downpour triggered massive flooding in more than a dozen Kenyan counties, including the capital, Nairobi. As of Tuesday, flooding had killed 49 people, displaced over 2,600 families, and cla»»»
President and PM disagree over Polish Defense Investment Fund
Poland’s presidential office has proposed creating a Polish Defense Investment Fund financed by profits from the National Bank of Poland’s gold reserves. The plan, described as a “Polish SAFE 0 percent,” would channel gains from gold investments into a dedicated defense fund managed by the defense »»»
Polish start-up equipping European buses
AutonomyNow, a Polish deeptech startup developing AI based safety systems for commercial vehicles, reported its first profit in 2025 of over PLN 1 million, with revenue exceeding PLN 30 million, growing strongly y/y. Founded in 2020, the company has produced more than 3,000 autonomous safety system»»»
Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Coast Guard convicted of migrant-smuggling
A court on the southeastern island of Rhodes has convicted a Greek Coast Guard officer of smuggling migrants and sentenced him to 24.5 years in prison. The 43-year-old man was also fined €27,000. He was arrested in 2021 on suspicion of cooperating with other people to smuggle migrants from the near»»»
Remand warrant issued for to head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected money laundering
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Strong winds, high, thundery rain tonight: Department of Meteorology
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds, high sea and thundery rain in its daily weather report on Tuesday, March 10. According to their report, weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, which may be thundery at times, »»»
CC-DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says Check of Voting Machines Used by MRF-New Beginning to Disrupt Process
On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»
Report: US tells Lebanon to go to negotiations under fire
The U.S. administration has delivered an urgent message to President Joseph Aoun, calling for a move toward negotiations with Israel, An-Nahar newspaper said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously received the same message during meetings with American and other Western officials, th»»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
Israeli Army Says Half of Iranian Missiles Have Cluster Munitions
Israel's army estimated on Tuesday that around half of the missiles being fired at the country by Iran contained cluster munitions, posing an added danger to people on the ground. "Approximately 50 percent of Iranian missiles fired toward Israel carry cluster warheads that disperse into smaller bom»»»
Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto
Canadian police are investigating after the United States consulate in downtown Toronto was hit by gunfire early on Tuesday morning. Nobody was injured. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is work»»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Missile Strike Hits Bryansk, Leaving Dead and Injured – Governor
BRYANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - A missile strike has been carried out on Russia's Bryansk, there are people dead and injured, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Tuesday. "The city of Bryansk was hit by a missile attack… Unfortunately, there are dead and injured," Bogomaz said on Telegram. Priority meas»»»
Israel Not Seeking Endless War with Iran, Foreign Minister Says
Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the fighting, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, declining to publicly state a timeline for when the conflict could end. The US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its 11th day, has engulfe»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Beirut as Envoy Says Disarming Hezbollah Could End War
Israel's military pounded the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country's south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East las»»»
Patra teenager faces charges over assault on 13-year-old
A 16-year-old boy in the southern city of Patra faces criminal prosecution for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old who required hospital treatment as a result, officials said Tuesday. Police said the older teenager was arrested Monday, hours after the incident in a Patra square in which the 13-year »»»
Iran links Strait of Hormuz passage to diplomatic stance as Trump warns of further strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other intensified on Tuesday, as air strikes and missile attacks continued across the region, raising concerns that the war could expand further and threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
Probe opened into head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected embezzlement of public funds
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Noboa backs U.S. anti-drug strategy as Petro questions global drug war - UPI.com
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking, File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug traffic»»»
Etihad Rail proves resilience amid Middle East crisis
The staying power of a transit system is tested during times of crises. And over the past 11 days, while the Middle East has been at the centre of a war between US-Israel and Iran, Etihad Rail has proved its mettle. It has ferried its cargo without incident across the UAE’s national railway network»»»
OpenAI sued over Canada school shooting failure
ChatGPT owner OpenAI had knowledge that a transgender user in Canada was planning a mass shooting attack but failed to notify law enforcement, the parents of a young girl critically injured in the incident alleged in a civil lawsuit on Monday. The mother of 12‑year‑old Maya Gebala, who remains hosp»»»
Bomb attempt near NYC mayor’s residence was ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’ – police
An attempted bomb attack during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence in Manhattan is being investigated as an “act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,” US officials have said. Two teens accused of supporting Islamic State – Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi – have been charged over »»»
Moscow condemns Israeli strike on Russian cultural center
Moscow has accused Israel of an “unprovoked act of aggression” after Israeli forces struck a Russian cultural center in Lebanon. The attack on the facility in the southern city of Nabatieh was reported on Sunday by its director, Asaad Diya, who said the building was empty at the time. Rossotrudnich»»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Parliamentary Forces Say Bulgaria Should Be Proud of Saving Its Jews 83 Years Ago, Clash over Deportations from Outlying Areas
Parliamentary groups in the Bulgarian National Assembly issued declarations on Tuesday as the nation marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. MPs said the nation should be proud of performing the extraordinary »»»
Georgia voters go to polls to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - UPI.com
Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. Greene»»»
Opposition Calls for Protest as Political Tensions Rise Over SPAK Immunity Dispute
Gazment Bardhi, head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, has called on citizens to take part in a protest scheduled for March 12 in front of the Parliament of Albania. Speaking during a press statement from the opposition party’s headquarters, Bardhi said the protest woul»»»
What do you love about Abu Dhabi?
It’s not about the tall skyscrapers or the inventions that seem to pop up almost on the daily that keeps UAE residents happy, it’s that indescribable feeling of belonging. Over the past few months, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport went about asking people enjoying life in the »»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Putin Urges ‘De-Escalation’ in Call with Iranian President
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for de-escalation in the Iran conflict during a phone call on Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said. "The President of Russia reaffirmed his principled position in favor of a speedy de-escalation of the conflict and for it t»»»
Lebanese, Syrian Presidents Agree on Tightening Border Control
The Lebanese and Syrian presidents agreed Tuesday on the need to step up control over their shared frontier following a pair of incidents involving cross-border fire. Lebanon's Joseph Aoun and Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa agreed during a phone call that "the current sensitive situation requires enhancin»»»
Lebanese, Syrian presidents agree on tightening border control
The Lebanese and Syrian presidents agreed on the need to "control the border" between the two countries, after the two countries had traded accusations over cross-border gunfire. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad al-Sharaa, during which they agr»»»
War expands to central Beirut as Israel says Iranians hit in luxury hotel
It was about 01:30 in the morning when a loud explosion tore through the Raouche neighbourhood in the heart of the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Israeli strike on the four-star Ramada Plaza hotel marked the first time in this war that Israel's bombing campaign had struck the city centre - a bustling»»»
Industry Minister issues decision to facilitate factory leasing in industrial zones
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued Decision No. 73 of 2026, amending provisions of a previous ministerial decree regulating the disposal of industrial land and facilities, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures for industrial investors and boosting productivity within factories. The n»»»
Justice Minister: Materials Published by Prosecution Service's Leadership Support My Calls for Urgent Reform
The materials published by the leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria actually support my argument for the urgent need for qualitative changes in the management of the institution in the interest of justice, reads a position by Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker Justice »»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
CBL discusses with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company increasing the use of e-payments - including integrating illegal migrants
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed increasing e-payments with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company LPTIC. The discussions came during a meeting hosted today by Naji Issa, Governor of the CBL, with Ali Khamis Al-Farjani, Chairman of LPTC, in the presence of the directors of the telecommunications»»»
Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows
PoliticsKenyaKenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiThe new budget for Kenya's official presidential residency is said to surpass that of many other countries, including the White House. Although the budgets are not directly comparable, economists urge for acco»»»
More than 180 green certifications were awarded in 2025, office buildings receiving the largest share: 107
The market for green certifications, as well as those focused on health, safety and accessibility, remained highly active in 2025, despite changes introduced at European level regarding sustainability reporting obligations. Last year, more than 180 green certifications (BREEAM and LEED) and over 70»»»
METRO Romania celebrates 30 years on the Romanian market
METRO Romania is marking 30 years on the Romanian market, a period during which the company has transformed from a pioneer of modern trade in Romania into a multichannel wholesaler dedicated to professionals. Today, METRO operates 30 brick-and-mortar stores, as well as a logistics hub in Ștefănești»»»
8 in 10 Romanians are more price-conscious when shopping online in 2026
Romanians have entered a phase of cautious consumption in 2026, with 58.2% expecting household monthly shopping expenses to increase, a sign that pressure on budgets is being felt more strongly amid an economic context perceived as unstable. As a result, around 8 in 10 say they are more attentive t»»»
Britain Working with Allies to Support Shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Britain is working with allies on a range of options to support commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in the face of Iranian threats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran roils oil prices. US President Donald Trump has said the war co»»»
Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane (PHOTOS)
A Ukrainian man is facing charges in Romania after fleeing to the country in a small aircraft to escape the draft in his homeland. According to the Romanian Border Police, the man crossed the border in the mountainous region of northern Romania, landing in a field near the village of Fratautii Vech»»»
Anthropic sues Pentagon over killer AI rift
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to designate the company a national security risk and blacklist its technology across the federal government. The complaint, filed Monday in the US D»»»
Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list
Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said Tuesday, as a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list for the second consecutive y»»»
Dozens of migrants picked up from boat south of Crete
A group of 57 people has been rescued from a vessel in distress off Crete, authorities said Tuesday, as migrants continue to risk the long and dangerous journey from north Africa to the southern Greek island in small boats. A Coast Guard statement said the 54 men and three boys were picked up 55 na»»»