Judge rejects new trial request by man convicted in Laken Riley murder - UPI.com
Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»
Qatar Airways announces limited flight schedule over coming days
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule over the coming days following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — a move aiming to support passengers affected by recent disruptions and help them reunite with family and friends. Flights departing from Doha »»»
UAE urges global action against Iran missiles, drones
Abu Dhabi: Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, briefed journalists with the Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations (ACANU) on Iran's unprovoked aggression against the UAE. He strongly condemned the Iranian »»»
IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Announces New Hormuz Formula: Security in Region Either for All or for None 11-03-2026 00:05 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I»»»
Statement 30: After spotting an Israeli enemy army force advancing towards the Khanouq area in the border town of Aitaroun, at 22:00 on Tuesday, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it with artillery shells, followed by direct clashes with light and medium weapons. These clashes are still ongoing until the issuance of this statement. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Statement 30: After spotting an Israeli enemy army force advancing towards the Khanouq area in the border town of Aitaroun, at 22:00 on Tue»»»
Liverpool lose at Galatasaray in Slot’s 100th game
Agencies Arne Slot’s 100th game in charge of Liverpool ended in defeat as Galatasaray established a narrow last-16 Champions League lead to take to Anfield next week, reports BBC.com. In front of a hostile home crowd in Istanbul, Liverpool’s familiar shortcomings resurfaced as Mario Lemina nodded t»»»
High school students explore careers in medicine at WCM-Q
Tribune News Network Doha Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s week-long Qatar Medical Explorer Programme (QMEP). The programme, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series»»»
Qatar sends 7th identical letter to UN, Security Council about Iranian attacks
QNA New York Qatar has sent a seventh identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regarding the latest dev»»»
Qatar stresses Iranian attacks affect children's rights
Geneva: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iran's aggressive armed attacks on its territory and other countries in the region, saying they have had direct effects on children's right to life, health, education and security, and demanded that these attacks be stopped. This came in the stateme»»»
Defence secretary Hegseth warns of 'most intense' day of US war on Iran
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that Tuesday would be the "most intense" day of strikes inside Iran, adding that the country "stands alone, and they are badly losing". He also said that, in the last 24 hours, Iran has fired the lowest number of missiles since the start of the war. On t»»»
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a bus caught fire in a town in western Switzerland, according to police. The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Kerzers - known in French as Chiètres - in Fribourg canton, about 20km (12 miles) from the capital, Bern. A major resc»»»
Qatar affirms counterterrorism is shared global priority
Geneva: The State of Qatar has affirmed that countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a shared priority for the international community, stressing that such efforts must fully respect international law and fundamental human rights. The remarks were made Tuesday by Reem Nasser Al Muraikhi,»»»
Qatar affirms counterterrorism is shared global priority
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has affirmed that countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a shared priority for the international community, stressing that such efforts must fully respect international law and fundamental human rights. The remarks were made on Tuesday by Reem Nasser Al Muraik»»»
Qatar Airways updates flight destinations operating to and from Doha for March 12, 13
Doha: With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our utmost to support you with your journey, and to reunite you with your family and loved ones, the company said in a statement. "We recogni»»»
Streets aflame and acid rain: Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots compared to chemical warfare
Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities near Tehran over the weekend temporarily turned the Iranian capital into a fire-lit “hellscape,” with long-term environmental and health damage expected. Though Israel claimed that the targets were military, Iran said the effects are comparable to chemical »»»
Alabama governor commutes death sentence for murder man didn't commit - UPI.com
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who has been on death row for more than 30 years. File Image courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections March 10 (UPI) -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a man who has been on »»»
Gaza Patients Face Death Again as Rafah Crossing Stays Closed
Patients and wounded in Gaza are facing increasingly harsh conditions after Israeli authorities again closed the Rafah land crossing, which had been partially reopened for a short period under a ceasefire agreement following a prolonged shutdown that prevented tens of thousands from leaving for med»»»
US Pentagon says around 140 US personnel injured during Iran war
Doha: In an emailed statement cited by The Associated Press, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said “the vast majority of these injuries have been minor”, with 108 having “already returned to duty,” according to Al Jazeera. He put the number of US service members “severely injured” at eight. White»»»
Alabama death row inmate who didn't kill anyone is spared execution
A man who was set to be executed in Alabama over a killing that he did not carry out has been spared death after the governor's intervention. Charles "Sonny" Burton, 75, was sentenced to death for the murder of a man during a store robbery in 1991, even though he was not in the building at the time»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian ballistic missile attacks on its territory
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory as a blatant violation of its national sovereignty and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, threatening regional stability. The comments were made on Tuesday by Deputy Permanent Repre»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian ballistic missile attacks on its territory
Geneva: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory as a blatant violation of its national sovereignty and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, threatening regional stability. The comments were made on Tuesday by Deputy Permanent Repre»»»
Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation: Advisor to Prime Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. During the ministry's weekly media brie»»»
Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
Toronto: The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to notify police about the killer's troubling activity on its ChatGPT chatbot, lawyers said Tuesday. OpenAI had banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025, ei»»»
Łukasiewicz Research Network announces PLN 2.4 bln space research program
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
UN Warns Hormuz Standstill Will Hit World’s Most Vulnerable
The standstill in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Middle East war could hammer some of the world's most vulnerable people, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The strait is the only sea passage from the Gulf towards the Indian Ocean, through which nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil supp»»»
Qatar sends 7th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York: The State of Qatar has sent a seventh identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regardi»»»
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»»»
Dubai issues safety guide and urges calm response to emergency alerts
Dubai: The Dubai Government Media Office has published a public safety guide, reaffirming that the emirate is safe and continues to operate at full capacity, while providing precautionary guidelines on how residents and visitors should respond if emergency alerts are issued. The guidelines are desi»»»
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»»»
Scientists complete first-ever ‘virtual brain upload’
A Silicon Valley startup has announced what it describes as the first “multi-behavior brain upload” after creating a complete digital replica of a fruit fly’s brain that controls a virtual body in a simulated environment. The achievement, unveiled last week by Eon Systems, represents a significant »»»
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 »»»
Germany jails man for supplying Hezbollah with drone equipment
A German court on Tuesday jailed a 35-year-old man for supplying Hezbollah with equipment for drones. The Lebanese man, previously named as Fadel Z., was convicted of offenses including "membership of a foreign terrorist organization" and being "an accomplice to attempted murder." The court in the »»»
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»»»
FDA approves leucovorin to treat rare cerebral folate deficiency - UPI.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium to treat a rare genetic disorder. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved expanded use of leucovorin calcium tablets for treating c»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Trump suggests Iran struck girls’ school with US Tomahawk
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran could have conducted the deadly strike on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab using a Tomahawk cruise missile – a weapon system operated exclusively by the US in the current conflict. The February 28 attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh element»»»
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»»»
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The Italian state has bought a painting by 16-17th Century baroque master Caravaggio for €30m (£25.9m), one of the largest sums it has ever paid for an artwork. The country's culture minister said the work, a portrait of cleric Monsignor Maffeo Barberini - later Pope Urban VIII - was one of "except»»»
Grenade suspect remanded in custody after threat outside Athens police HQ
The 48-year-old man who police said threatened to blow himself up outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening has been remanded in custody after briefly testifying before an investigating magistrate. The Sudanese national faces charges of aggravated possession of a weapon as well as»»»