Live Updates: Trump vows to end war soon – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»
FM: Tunisia ready for all scenarios in Gulf and Middle East
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, said on Wednesday that “Tunisia is ready for all scenarios if the situation in the Gulf and the Middle East continues to escalate, particularly...»»»
Ramadan reignites memories, bolsters community bonds, say Moroccan expats
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha “When Ramadan arrives, it feels as if Morocco begins breathing at a different rhythm,” said Nassiba Al Ali, a Moroccan resident in Qatar, recalling the scenes she grew up with in her hometown. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Al Ali described how the holy month transforms daily lif»»»
US ‘not worth fighting for’ if it targeted Iranian school – Tucker Carlson
The United States is “not worth fighting for” if it carried out the bombing of an Iranian school but refuses to admit responsibility, American journalist Tucker Carlson has said. Speaking on his YouTube podcast on Tuesday, Carlson insisted that the country cannot claim the moral high ground if it a»»»
U.S. likely at fault for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, wearing a USA baseball cap, stands as the remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the United States during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died on March 1 wh»»»
Everyone in Qatar is working hard to ensure safety: Coach Martins ahead of QSL tie
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Stars League will be back in action on Thursday after a brief pause, and Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said the players and staff are quite reassured after worries due to the recent regional scenario. The Portuguese coach while speaking to the media on eve of th»»»
PM, UK, South Africa ministers discuss military escalation, call for restraint
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received phone calls from UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola. During the calls, they disc»»»
QC distributes food baskets toorphans and families in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Despite the exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has continued implementing its Ramadan iftar project in Sudan by distributing food baskets to sponsored orphans and needy families in Red Sea State, as part of its campaign ‘Good Start»»»
QRCS provides vital food aid for vulnerable families during Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) continues to implement the activities of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, with local development and charitable initiatives and Ramadan iftar projects in other countries affected by poverty and displacement. D»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to boosting int’l cooperation against world’s drug problem
QNA Vienna The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in a sta»»»
Dubai’s new shared housing law: 6 changes if you rent a bed space or share a flat
Dubai: Thousands of residents in Dubai rely on shared apartments or bed spaces to keep rent affordable. A new law will soon change how those arrangements work. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For residents living in shared flats, partitions, or bed spaces, the rules wi»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Turkiye
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from his brother, President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, President Erdogan inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent»»»
Attorneys for LA superintendent deny wrongdoing after FBI raid - UPI.com
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School, a public special school for the deaf and hard of hearing students in Los Angeles. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- A superintendent in Los Angeles who»»»
Major escalation as Israel heavily bombs Dahiyeh after large Hezbollah rocket barrage
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had launched a new wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in the southern Beirut suburbs, vowing to act with "great force" in the area. The military said it had begun a "large-scale wave of strikes" on Hezbollah infrastructure in Dahiyeh, the Lebanese capit»»»
Senators demand answers from Hegseth on attack of Iranian school - UPI.com
Nearly all Democratic and both independent senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about a school in Iran believed to have been bombed by the United States. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- A group of senators sent a letter to Def»»»
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn the continued closure by the Israeli occupation authorities of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim worshippers
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemn Israeli occupation authoriti»»»
Eight Arab, Islamic nations condemn Israel’s continued closure of Al Aqsa Mosque gates to Muslim worshippers
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the continued closure of the gate»»»
Hamas Killings Spark Anger as Pursuit of Gazans Resumes
Security tensions are rising in the Gaza Strip as Hamas-run security agencies resume measures against Palestinians that include summonses and arrests targeting people described as “activists” or critics of the group’s policies. Anger has grown further after two Gaza residents were killed in separat»»»
Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»
Gen. Joshua Rudd confirmed to lead NSA, Cyber Command - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd speaks during a Senate Committee on Intelligence confirmation hearing on his nomination to be director of the National Security Agency on January 29. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead th»»»
Senators seek review of Trump administration handling of Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Lawmakers have pushed for answers about the delayed and mistake-filled Jeffrey Epstein files release by the Justice Department from Attorney General Pam Bondi, leading to fiery exchanges in a House Judiciary Committee hearing last month. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»
Drone targets American diplomatic facility in Iraq: US State Department
Washington: The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq Tuesday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack. In a statement issued Wednesday, the department said the strike targeted the Diplomatic Support Center, a»»»
Erbil Rejects Exporting Oil for Baghdad without Conditional Deal
Two Kurdish officials ruled out allowing Iraqi oil exports through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline to Türkiye’s Ceyhan port “without a deal and conditions.” Their remarks come after reports that Iraq’s Oil Ministry sent a letter to the Kurdistan Regional Government requesting the export of at least»»»
Toddler dies after being struck by car in underground car park
A three-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in an underground car park of a shopping centre in north Dublin. The toddler was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday morning. Gardai (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the sce»»»
Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo
Three brothers have been arrested in Norway linked to an explosion outside the US embassy in the capital, Oslo, on Sunday. The authorities believe the blast was caused by an improvised device that was placed at the building's entrance. It caused minor damage and no injuries were reported. The broth»»»
Athens streets closed as pro-Cuba demonstration takes place
Traffic is blocked in central Athens as a pro-Cuba demonstration takes place at Syntagma Square. The event features a speech by Dimitris Koutsoumpas, leader of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), followed by a march to the US embassy. Roads closed include Stadiou Street, Vasilissis Sofias Avenue f»»»
UAE air defences intercepted missiles, drones amid Iranian attack
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems successfully responded to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said the sounds heard across parts of the country were a result of air defence systems intercepting »»»
Iran Tells World to Get Ready for Oil at $200 a Barrel as It Fires on Merchant Ships
Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. The war unleashed with joint US and Israeli air s»»»
Joint statement by foreign ministers of UAE, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn Israeli occupation authorities continued »»»
Police warn of scam text messages claiming traffic fines
Police on Wednesday warned citizens about fraudulent text messages falsely claiming recipients have unpaid traffic fines. According to authorities, the messages urge recipients to pay the alleged fines quickly in order to avoid additional charges and include a link directing them to a payment page.»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Strike Gatherings of Israeli Occupation Soldiers in Lebanese-Palestinian Border Area
The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday, March 11, confronting the barbaric Zionist aggression on Lebanon, striking the gatherings of the enemy troops in the Lebanese-Palestinian border area. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements which detailed the attacks and their outcomes.»»»
Calls for deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior U.N. officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting for the past ten days. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the U.N. lead for political and peacebuilding affa»»»
Three killed in drone strike in Democratic Republic of Congo - UPI.com
Leader of Alliance Fleuve Congo, Corneille Nangaa and M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa arrive to participate in a cleanup exercise of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Feb. 1. A drone strike on a residential neighborhood in the city killed three people, including a French aid wor»»»
Vehicle crashes into baricade near White House - UPI.com
A vehicle crashed into a barrier near the White House Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and one person was detained by the Secret Service for questioning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashe»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets donors, contributors of Edge of Life campaign
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) met with a group of donors and contr»»»
Lebanon Village Wants Army Protection from Israel, Hezbollah
After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»
Trump Says He Is Not Worried About Iran-Backed Attacks on US Soil
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of Iranian drones potentially striking the US West Coast, ABC News reported. The US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran nearly two weeks ago, launching »»»
Tracking, shooting down 8 hostile drones in past 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense has announced that the armed forces had intercepted a flurry of hostile air targets that penetrated the country's airspace in the past 24 hours. It added that the air defense systems had tracked eight hostile drones, of which seven had been engaged and vapori»»»
Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior UN officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has launched strikes in retaliation to attacks by the Hezbollah party. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN lead for political and peacebu»»»
Pentagon gutted civilian watchdogs before Iran school strike – Politico
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly gutted Pentagon oversight offices that would normally help investigate the deadly US strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed at least 170 people last month, according to a Politico report. Current and former civilian protection officers told the ou»»»
Kast takes office as Chilean president, pledges tough crime policy - UPI.com
Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast greets supporters after taking office as [resident of Chile in an inaugural ceremony in Valparaiso on Wednesday. Parliamentarians from all parties and a dozen heads of state and government from around the world attended. Photo by Ailen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile»»»
Dubai immigration authority warns residents against phone scams seeking personal data
Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA) has urged residents and customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls requesting sensitive personal information. In a public awareness message, the authority emphasised that government entities never request perso»»»
Strike Hits Beirut Apartment Block as Lebanon Grapples with 800,000 Displaced
An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese authorities said, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy bombardment continued. Israel launched an offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah after it»»»
Iraqi PM Tells Iranian President Attacks Targeting Iraq Are Unacceptable as Shrapnel Kills One
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks targeting Iraq were unacceptable. He told Pezeshkian that the attacks undermined efforts to end the war and return to dialogue, according to a statement by the prime minister's»»»
New Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack that killed his father - UPI.com
1 of 7 | Iranians gather on Revolution Street in Tehran to show support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is injured, replaces his father the last Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed after the United Sta»»»
MEPs vote to change controversial ‘chat scanning’ measures
MEPs want substantive changes to controversial EU ‘chat-scanning’ measures which are aimed at fighting child sexual abuse material online, while agreeing to again extend the current ‘temporary’ rules. In 2021, the EU implemented a set of time-limited rules to combat child sexual abuse online (CSAM)»»»
Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the first President George Bush made a speech that he probably regretted until the end of his days. It was»»»
Tripoli government team holds further meeting with Boeing regarding the establishment of a new airliner
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that had held a virtual meeting today as part of the ‘‘Libyan-American Partnership’’ between the Prime Minister’s Initiative team for the establishment of the new national airline with the team from Boeing. It said this meeting comes within the fr»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov, Greek Ambassador Note Rise in Investment, Trade
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Liberopoulos discussed the rise in Greek investment in Bulgaria and in trade turnover between the two countries in 2025, the Cabinet press service said here Wednesday. During the talks, Gurov noted the excellent l»»»