UAE schools and students seek clarity after India's CISCE cancels ICSE, ISC Board Exams
Dubai: Some relief, some disappointment, and a need for clearer answers. That is how students and school leaders in the UAE are responding to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations' (CISCE) decision to cancel all 2026 ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) board examinations in the »»»
As part of Al-Quds Day operations, at 22:15 on Friday, March 13, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Ya’ara settlement with a squadron of attack drones: 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 As part of Al-Quds Day operations, at 22:15 on Friday, March 13, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy ar»»»
Israeli media: Hezbollah fighters do not stop attempting to target our soldiers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah fighters do not stop attempting to target our soldiers 14-03-2026 00:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: »»»
USS Tripoli, 2,500 Marines headed to Middle East - UPI.com
The move bolsters the 50,000 troops and two carrier strike groups that are already in the region. The USS Tripoli, right, pictured in February sending fuel to the USS Rafael Peralta in a replenishment-at-sea, is heading to the Middle East near Iran as U.S. military commanders have asked the Pentago»»»
IRGC Announces Carrying Out New Wave of Operation True Promise 4 in Cooperation with Hezbollah
IRGC announced that the 47th Wave of Operation True Promise 4 struck Zionist targets in south of occupied Palestine in addition to Udeid US military base in Qatar. In honor of the martyrs Nasirzadeh and Shamkhani, IRGC targeted locations in the Negev Desert, Beersheba, Nowaim, the city of Lod, Koma»»»
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
Like many exiled Iranian Kurds, Shaho Bloori, 53, hears the call of home from both the living and the dead. Two of his sisters remain in Iran, and 18 of his relatives lie buried there, killed by the regime. That includes one of his brothers, who he tells us is "forever young" - a protest singer, ex»»»
EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens
EU member states are obliged to amend the data on gender in the identification documents of citizens who have undergone a sex change, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled. The papers of transgender persons in the bloc must reflect their “lived gender” rather than their biolog»»»
There Is Such a People Floor Leader Yordanov Sees No Issue With Bulgaria Joining Trump’s Board of Peace
There is no problem with Bulgaria joining US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov said in a television interview on Friday. Asked whether that support was linked to a wish of MRF Chair Delyan Peevski, Yordanov said Peevski could decide »»»
Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland
The trial has opened in the Polish capital, Warsaw, of five men suspected of involvement in sending parcels containing a liquid high explosive to the UK and Poland on behalf of Russian intelligence. The men, who are Ukrainian and Russian citizens, have been charged with participating in an act of t»»»
21 people arrested for photos and videos of Iran attacks in Dubai - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A damaged building stands in the Dubai International Financial Center. The damage was caused by debris from the interception of an Iranian drone attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday. Those in the UAE are being warned not to take photos or videos of damage or they could be charged »»»
Qatar sends eighth identical letter to UN, UNSC regarding Iranian aggression on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar has sent its eighth 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, regard»»»
Man held for twice assaulting Thessaloniki woman in her flat
Police in Thessaloniki have arrested a man for allegedly raping a woman in her flat and then returning three days later and trying to assault her again, authorities said Friday. A police statement said the 55-year-old suspect was arrested late Thursday in the woman’s flat in the city center after s»»»
Motorcycle policeman arrested over fatal crash
A motorcycle policeman was arrested Friday for alleged dangerous driving that led to a collision in central Athens with another motorcyclist who was fatally injured. A police statement Friday said the officer faces charges of negligent manslaughter and reckless driving. The suspect was riding his p»»»
Man who attacked Michigan synagogue lost relatives in Israeli strike in Lebanon
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials say was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was killed»»»
Trump says Iran war will be over 'when I feel it in my bones'
Hinting at voter anxieties in the U.S. as the conflict in the Middle East continues, U.S. President Donald Trump said the economy and American life will soon return to what it was before he launched strikes on Iran. “This will bounce right back when it’s over, and I don’t think it’s going to be lon»»»
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls synagogue attack anti-Semitism - UPI.com
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday said that an attack earlier this week on a West Bloomfield temple was "anti-Semitism -- plain and simple." File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday thanked security personnel for risking their»»»
Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change. The latest report on glaciers by the Austrian Alpine Club say they "continue to shrink dramatically in length, area and volume". "Many glaciers are not only shrinking»»»
Syria, Lebanon Test Ties Amid Regional Escalation
Before a March 10 phone call between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss regional developments and their impact on the security and stability of both countries and the wider region, it appeared the two leaders had not been in direct contact since each assu»»»
Australian man convicted of selling info to possible Chinese spies - UPI.com
March 13 (UPI) -- An Australian businessman was found guilty Friday of selling information to two people believed to be Chinese spies. Alexander Csergo, 59, was convicted of reckless foreign interference in a Sydney court after compiling reports for two people he knew as Ken and Evelyn in Shanghai »»»
Rama Defends Parliament’s Role as Debate Continues Over Prosecutorial Requests
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Friday that recent public statements regarding an ongoing investigation have been misinterpreted, insisting that authorities should continue their work while respecting institutional roles. Speaking during a press conference, Rama said he interprets the stateme»»»
Watch: Goldfish drives custom-built car a record distance in one minute - UPI.com
March 13 (UPI) -- A Netherlands engineer built a car for his pet goldfish, Blub, who drove the vehicle a distance of 40 feet in one minute to break a world record. Thomas de Wolf constructed a four-wheeled vehicle with a water tank for a driver's seat. The vehicle is steered by analyzing the moveme»»»
Salam says Lebanese being held hostage, urges instant ceasefire
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday that Lebanon is "facing one of the most dangerous chapters in its modern history." "The truth is, this is a conflict they (Lebanese people) did not choose and did not want. In the past few weeks, as hostilities intensified, more than 900,000 people—nearly on»»»
MPs Ask Cabinet to Submit Bill Ratifying Accession to Board of Peace Charter; Cabinet to Seek Constitutional Court Decision
Parliament Friday voted, 100-54 with three abstentions, to adopt a resolution instructing the caretaker Cabinet to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, established on the initiative of the United States. The draft resoluti»»»
MPs Ask Cabinet to Submit Bill Ratifying Bulgaria's Accession to Board of Peace Charter; Cabinet to Seek Constitutional Court Decision
Parliament Friday voted, 100-54 with three abstentions, to adopt a resolution instructing the caretaker Cabinet to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, established on the initiative of the United States. The draft resoluti»»»
Retired Polish tourist on Crete charged with espionage
A prosecutor on the southern island of Crete on Friday brought espionage charges against a retired Polish man suspected of photographing a major naval base there and forwarding the material to an associate in Poland. The 58-year-old suspect, a former member of the Polish military, was arrested Thur»»»
Iran Arrests Man Accused of Running Starlink Internet Network
Iranian authorities have arrested a man accused of leading a network that sold access to the internet via Starlink terminals, a technology that is banned in Iran, the ISNA news agency reported on Friday. Iran has been digitally sealed off from the rest of the world by a complete internet blackout s»»»
Police break three phone scam rings, arrest 5
Authorities in northern Greece have broken three rings that swindled vulnerable people out of large sums of cash and valuables using a common but effective phone scam, police said Friday. In the northwestern city of Ioannina, two men and a woman were arrested Thursday for allegedly posing as accoun»»»
Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year
Canadians have lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the beginning of 2026, adding pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as it seeks to shield the economy from the impact of US tariffs on Canada. Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.7%, according to the latest labour figures rel»»»
Main suspect in Thessaloniki stabbing surrenders to police
The main suspect in Thursday’s fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, has turned himself in to police. Authorities had been searching for the 23-year-old suspect since early Friday after gathering evidence that placed him at the scene of the deadly clash. His home is locate»»»
Senate Democrats file war powers resolution to block Cuba action - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and two other senators filed a war powers resolution to prevent President Donald Trump from invading Cuba. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Senate Democrats filed a war powers resolution Friday to stop President Donald Trump from starti»»»
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Wounded, Likely Disfigured, Hegseth Says
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, questioning Khamenei's ability to govern after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. No images have been released of Khamenei since an Israeli strike at the s»»»
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives. The bombing in Qods also left some 17 people wo»»»
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive
The sheriff investigating the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, says authorities believe they have a motive, but have not identified a suspect. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News that "we believe we know why he did this". He said authorities "believ»»»
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
The decision by the US to ease some sanctions on Russian oil sales has provoked a chorus of criticism from European leaders. President Emmanuel Macron of France said there was "no justification" for it. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany said the decision was "wrong". EU Council President Antonio»»»
Iranians react to new Supreme Leader's first address
"I don't even think it was his message," an Iranian woman in her 40s told the BBC after her country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his first official address in the form of a statement read out on state TV. Having not seen him since he was named leader, some are now casting doubts on wh»»»
EU divided on Iran war: Energy fears and security risks escalate across Europe
The EU is facing a dilemma that could define its role in the escalating confrontation with Iran. Supporting Washington’s military campaign may strengthen transatlantic unity, but it also risks dragging the continent into a conflict that could trigger severe economic and energy consequences for the »»»
'World's best' James signs new six-year Chelsea deal
London: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior hailed Reece James as the "best player in world football in his position" after the captain signed a new six-year deal at Stamford Bridge. The England defender, 26, who first trained with the club 20 years ago, said he wanted to remain at the club for his "peak ye»»»
Florida legislature passes new voter ID law similar to SAVE Act - UPI.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely to sign a voter ID law passed by the state's legislature that could disenfranchise thousands in the state. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Florida's legislature has passed a voter registration law similar to the Safeguard American V»»»
Turk faces extradition on migrant-smuggling charges
A Turkish man has been arrested in northern Greece and faces extradition to Turkey where he is wanted to answer charges including migrant-smuggling, police said Friday. The 41-year-old suspect was detained Thursday in a Thessaloniki flat together with two more Turkish nationals, a police statement »»»
Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said an incident where a vehicle was rammed into the Temple Israel synagogue near Detroit on Thursday was antisemitism and "hate, plain and simple". The FBI is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for»»»
Lebanese President, UN Secretary-General discuss efforts to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun met in Beirut today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss efforts to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The Lebanese Presidency stated in a press release that the UN Secretary-General expressed his full solidarity with the Lebanese people»»»
Rama Rejects Claims of International Pressure Over Balluku Case
Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed journalists Friday regarding the case involving former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, after Parliament yesterday declined to authorize her arrest during a plenary session. Speaking at a press conference, Rama firmly rejected claims that Albania had faced in»»»
Osh resident detained for distribution of extremist materials on social media - | 24.KG
A man suspected of distributing extremist materials via social media has been detained in Osh. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to police, officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration conducted an investigation, whi»»»
Peevski Push Prevails: Bulgarian Parliament Backs Move Toward Trump’s Board of Peace
A decision obliging the Bulgarian Council of Ministers to submit a law for the ratification of the country’s accession to Donald Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" was adopted in parliament after a vote marked by significant absences and abstentions among MPs. The resolution passed with 100 votes i»»»
Man arrested on suspicion of raping girl, 14
Police in the southern Athens district of Paleo Faliro have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl after allegedly luring her to his home through a social media advertisement. According to investigators, the man had posted an advert on Facebook seeking someone willing to »»»
Kansas driver's license law leaves some of trans residents in ID limbo - UPI.com
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is defending a new state law that invalidated the driver's licenses of trans residents against a lawsuit filed in Douglas County, Kan. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 13 (UPI) -- A new state law in Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and other gove»»»
Cuban president acknowledges talks have beguu with United States - UPI.com
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that his government is holding talks with the United States as the island nation runs out of oil and long-lasting blackouts have become commonplace. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 13 (UPI) -- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed»»»
Minister of Agriculture announces new projects to develop Gulf of Gabès
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh announced during a plenary session held on Friday by the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) a set of planned projects in the Gulf of Gabès...»»»
Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes by the European video game ratings organisation. The Pan-European Game Information body (PEGI)'s age ratings are displayed on games sold in the UK and other countries in»»»
Iran conflict: Key updates for UAE residents right now
UAE authorities have introduced several measures to ensure public safety amid regional unrest. Dubai and Sharjah have issued detailed guides. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi has stressed the importance of responding immediately to emergency alerts. In a move to bolster security, Ras Al Khaimah has implemented»»»