UPI 11m

Alexander brothers found guilty of years-long sex trafficking conspiracy - UPI.com

Twin brothers Alon Alexander (R, back) and Oren Alexander (2, L), were found guilty Monday in a New York courtroom for rape, sexual assault, drugging individuals and sex trafficking as part of a years long "lifestyle" of abuse. File Photo by Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Pool/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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BBC 11m

Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump

President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday - the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies and shaken markets - typified this confusion around the war's tim»»»

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Ya Libnan 31m

Israeli Forces advance in southern Lebanon to expand a military-controlled buffer zone – Ya Libnan

Share: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, called for direct talks with Israel to end the fighting. He also leveled blame at Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, for igniting the war. Israeli forces advanced in southern Lebanon on Monday, entering new territory as part of a stated effort to expand a »»»

Gulf News 34m

UAE travel alert: Etihad updates flight schedule - Check destinations until March 12

Etihad Airways has released its latest limited flight schedule, operating to key destinations from Abu Dhabi. The airline has listed flights for March 10, 11 and 12, 2026, allowing passengers with existing bookings to be accommodated as soon as possible. The airline advises travellers not to go to »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia: The parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada alleged in a civil lawsuit Monday that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI knew the shooter was planning a mass attack. OpenAI has said it considered but didn’t alert police about the activities of the person who »»»

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RT 1h

US Tomahawk missile filmed hitting near Iranian girls’ school – media (VIDEO)

Videos released online and verified by a number of news agencies have amplified accusations that the US is behind the deadly strike on an Iranian girls‘ school that left over 160 people dead. The footage shows what appears to be a US Tomahawk missile impacting near the school in Minab, southern Ira»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Inside how UAE hotels are preparing for stranded travellers

Dubai: Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable pricing, and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region. Several hotel groups said they are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with authorities to ensure operations contin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From Everest to Antarctica, this Nepali cyclist is on a mission

Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»

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Gulf News 2h

WTI crude price drops nearly 7% early Tuesday

The WTI crude has dropped nearly 7% to $88.18 per barrel as of 8.07am in Japan local time (12:07 am GMT Tuesday), even as other benchmarks like Brent (at $98.96, up 6.76%) and Murban ($110.2, up 6.71%) The discrepancy in price movements between WTI Crude and other benchmarks are due the sharp volat»»»

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BBC 2h

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Timothée Chalamet was, until very recently, Hollywood's golden boy and a frontrunner to win an Oscar this weekend - so is the backlash he has faced about more than his views on ballet and opera? When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

5 Iranian women’s team players flee camp during Asian Cup in Australia

Several members of Iran’s women’s national football team have reportedly fled the squad during the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia after being accused of “treason” amid rising political tensions in their home country. According to media reports, five Iranian players left the team camp an»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tenant demand sends Sharjah rents climbing across key neighbourhoods

Dubai: Sharjah’s rental market is seeing a reset, driven by rising demand from residents seeking more affordable housing options and by growing interest in newer lifestyle communities across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Property Finder shows a»»»

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UPI 2h

Mount Rushmore fireworks to return for America's 250th anniversary - UPI.com

Fireworks have not been lit over the national monument since 2020. Fireworks will be seen above Mount Rushmore National Monument in Keystone, South Dakota, for the first time since 2020 -- that display is pictured -- after having been canceled for the last five years over concerns about wildfires. »»»

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BBC 2h

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

Hundreds and hundreds of ships. But they're all in the wrong place. "Oh my goodness," says Michelle Wiese Bockmann, senior maritime intelligence analyst at Windward, a maritime AI company, as she checks the live positions broadcast by commercial vessels in waters off Iran, the United Arab Emirates »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Weather: Rain, cooler conditions expected across UAE this week

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today through Saturday as a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an upper-air low-pressure extension, affects the region, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Tuesday is expected to see partly cloudy to cl»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE says its bases will not be used for attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation

Abu Dhabi: The UAE said it would not participate in any attacks against Iran and denied that its territory was being used as a launch point for strikes on Tehran, even as the country faces “unjustified” attacks amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Jamal »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: Here's what really happened

Dubai: Ever since repatriation services started from the UAE following the Iranian aggression in the region, the Australian government has reportedly been "disappointed" that flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi had rows and rows of empty seats. Photos and video clips of what the Australian media descr»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Heavy missile fire from Lebanon and Iran targets ‘Israel’: media reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Heavy missile fire from Lebanon and Iran targets ‘Israel’: media reports 10-03-2026 00:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Heavy missile fire fro»»»

UPI 3h

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon assistant who confirmed Watergate tapes, dies at 99 - UPI.com

Alexander Butterfield, the aide to former President Richard Nixon who revealed a secret taping system that proved Nixon had been intimately involved in a break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters in 1972 at the Watergate in Washington, D.C., died Monday at age 99. The infamous building is seen »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters target Misgav Am settlement with a missile salvo: Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target Misgav Am settlement with a missile salvo: Statement 24 10-03-2026 00:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Heav»»»

BBC 4h

High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case

Two famous brothers who worked as real estate brokers have been convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over the course of decades. Tal Alexander, 39, and Oren Alexander, 38, rose to prominence from their sales of luxury real-estate properties in New York and Miami. Along with a third brot»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Powerful explosion, jets heard overhead in Tehran: AFP journalists 

AFP journalists reported a powerful explosion in the Iranian capital just after midnight local time on Tuesday at the same time as aircraft were heard overhead. Several journalists dispersed across the city reported the blast, which was felt from many kilometres away. They also reported several exp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar supports children affected by armed conflicts

QNA Geneva Qatar has underscored that it gives importance to children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite several confl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity urges int’l supportfor victims of ‘Forgotten Crises’

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the ‘Forgotten Crises’ initiative, calling on benevolent donors to support people affected by protracted humanitarian crises during the last ten days of the Holy Month of Ramada»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Ooredoo AGM approves QR0.75 per share dividend as profit surpasses $1 billion

Tribune News Network Doha Shareholders of Ooredoo approved a cash dividend of QR0.75 per share during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the telecom group also reported strong financial performance and continued strategic progress during 2025. During the meeting, shareholders discuss»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Traffic directorate seizes 39 vehicles for noise violations

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the proc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Jazeera English wins RTS Award for Breaking News

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera English has won the 2026 RTS Television Journalism Award for Breaking News for its coverage of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. At a gala event in London on March 4, judges from the Royal Television Society praised the broadcaster for its “visually distinc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Adhere to safety guidelines on receiving precautionary alerts, MoI urges shoppers

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged visitors to markets and shopping malls to adhere to a set of safety guidelines in the event of receiving precautionary alerts or national warning messages, stressing the importance of awareness and proper behaviour to maintain everyone’s safety. In apub»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoPH issues guidelines for dealing with current situation

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) emphasised the importance of promoting mental health in light of the current situation by following a number of guidelines or seeking psychological support when needed. Through a set of psychological guidelines, the ministry said that feelings of fear, »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Eid Al Fitr expected to begin on Friday, March 20

Visibility of the crescent on Thursday varies globally, with telescope sightings possible in some regions Countries that began the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, will attempt to sight the Eid crescent on Wednesday, March 18. Dubai: The International Astronomy Centre has said that »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of soldiers and military vehicles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad off Houla border town with a missile salvo: Statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of soldiers and military vehicles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad off Houla borde»»»

UPI 5h

Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging, study shows - UPI.com

A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, based on a study of people who took them for two years and whose DNA showed fewer changes over time than people who did not take the vitamins. Photo by Lawrence Looi UK & Ireland Out/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- A daily multivitamin may slow biological a»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah Lawyers’ Assembly: Arresting and Trying Resistance Fighters Comprise High Treason

Hezbollah Lawyers’ Assembly issued a statement to respond to the arrest and trial of several heroes of the resistance before the Military Court, which issued fines for possessing unlicensed weapons, affirming the following: The act of resisting external aggression, occupying forces, and possessing »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Canada

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Monday from the Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr. Mark Carney. During the call, HE the Prime Minister expressed his country's condemnation of the continued Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other cou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Amir, Canadian PM stress importance of de-escalation, intensifying efforts to contain crisis

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney. During the conversation, the prime minister voiced Canada's condemnation of the continued blatant Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar an»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Lebanon asks U.S. for help in direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the source»»»

Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters target the Israeli occupation site of Menara off Houla border town with a missile salvo: Statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target the Israeli occupation site of Menara off Houla border town with a missile salvo: Statement 21 09-03-202»»»

Al Manar 5h

MP Raad: Israeli Enemy Benefited from Lebanese Government Listlessness, Hezbollah Will Fight to Defend Nation

MP Mohammad Raad, Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed the Lebanese people, saying that for a year and five months, the resistance had fully adhered to the ceasefire against the enemy, implementing an agreement made by the Lebanese state with the Zionist enemy after indirect negoti»»»

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RT 6h

The Kaja Kallases and Ursula von der Leyens of the West are traitors to feminism

International Women’s Day used to come with a certain esthetic. A celebration of past victories and a look ahead to new hopes and challenges. But this year, the vibe is women on social media, claiming Iranian heritage, dancing in celebration of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, even as reports cir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Airways announces more flights to and from Doha

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule for the coming days after receiving temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming restricted operating corridors. The airline said the flights are intended to support passengers affected by the current disrupti»»»

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RT 6h

Oil for over $100 a barrel ‘very small price to pay’ for Iran war – Trump

The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. In response to the US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has closed »»»

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Sana 6h

EU signals readiness to strengthen protection of international shipping routes

Brussels, March 9 (SANA) – The European Union on Monday signaled its readiness to expand maritime operations in the Middle East to help safeguard international shipping routes amid rising regional tensions. According to AFP, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Experts Discuss Gambling Advertising Restrictions and Risks for Young People

Experts, representatives of institutions and civil society organizations discussed on Monday the effectiveness of restrictions on gambling advertising and the impact of online betting on young people. The event was organized by Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB). The discussion was related by a ca»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons

Dubai: A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuve»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE's NCEMA

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»

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Sana 6h

Germany warns of rising energy prices, Croatia caps fuel costs

Berlin–Zagreb, March 9 (SANA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday voiced concern over rising energy prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of potential repercussions for the German economy. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz said Germany is working to strengthen »»»

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BBC 6h

Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case

Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an anti-trust case targeting its dominance of the live events industry. The case was triggered by the chaotic ticket sale for Taylor Swift's Eras tour, which prompted the »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar participates in joint summit of GCC, five Arab states, Turkiye, Armenia, and the European Union on regional developments

Doha: The State of Qatar participated today in a joint summit of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armen»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

US restricts movement of embassy personnel in Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: Ahead of major religious processions expected across Pakistan on March 10, the US embassy in the country has issued a security alert, restricting the movement of personnel at the embassy and US consulates, according to Al Jazeera. The consulate in Karachi was attacked by protesters soo»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Prime Minister sends condolences to UAE FM over martyrdom of two Armed Forces personnel

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Excellency the Prime Minister a»»»

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