CBP's Greg Bovino will retire at end of March, reports say - UPI.com
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, C, pictured in Fort Snelling, Minn., in January the day after a DHS agent shot a U.S. citizen who was allegedly blocking federal agents as the conducted immigration operations in Minneapolis, will reportedly retire at the end of March. File Photo by Craig Lassig/»»»
Japarov congratulates Tokayev on referendum on new Constitution of Kazakhstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The press service of the head of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful holding of the referendum on the draft of the new»»»
UAE air defences respond to missile threat, residents alerted
The UAE Air Defence Systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Authorities have urged residents to remain in safe locations and to follow official channels for real-time warnings and updates. Officials emphasised that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety and min»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 18: What you need to know
The UAE restored airspace and normal flight operations after precautionary closures amid regional tensions. Authorities confirmed missile and drone threats were intercepted, with no casualties reported. Emergency responses addressed fires at key energy sites, while schools shifted online and flexib»»»
Judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to vaccine schedule, CDC committee - UPI.com
A federal judge on Monday blocked changes made to a CDC vaccine committee and the childhood vaccine schedule by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because they likely violated the law. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Monda»»»
Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
US President Donald Trump has said he believes people with learning disabilities should not be president, as he renewed his taunts at California Governor Gavin Newsom over his dyslexia. Trump said Newsom, a potential Democratic White House contender, was "dumb". The California governor last week ca»»»
As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent – Ya Libnan
Share: On March 14, an Israeli strike hit an apartment block in the Haret Saida neighbourhood in eastern Sidon. © Assiya Hamza, France 24 Israel’s devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FR»»»
13,500-year-old human settlement discovered in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Heritage Commission has announced new archaeological findings that provide evidence of early human settlement in northern Arabia dating back around 13,500 years. The discovery was detailed in a scientific study published in the journal Nature titled “The Natufian Epipala»»»
UAE alert: Air defence response to missile and drone threats
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that UAE air defences are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The sounds reported across parts of the country earlier were caused by successful interceptions. Authorities are urging residents to remain in safe locations, f»»»
Secret votes, rival camps and Guards pressure: Inside Iran’s wartime power struggle that elevated Mojtaba
Dubai: The rise of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader may have appeared swift and inevitable from the outside. But behind the scenes, it followed a tense power struggle among clerics, political leaders and Revolutionary Guards commanders during one of the most dangerous moments in the Is»»»
Dubai court cancels 99-year land deal after finding violation of rules on granted property
Dubai: A Dubai civil court has abolished a long-term investment agreement for a government-granted plot in Al Warqa’a 2, ordering the defendant to vacate the property and hand it back to the owner free of occupants, while also settling outstanding electricity and water bills up to the date of evict»»»
UAE Weather: Temperatures set to fall as cloudy weather and light rain forecast across the country
Dubai: A weak surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an extension of an upper-air high-pressure system, is expected to influence weather conditions across the UAE over the coming days. According to the National Centre of Metrology (NCM), today (Tuesday, March 17) will see partly cloudy conditi»»»
South Lebanon’s Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Suad Jallad’s son Shadi was killed earlier this week by an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese border village of Ain Ebel, and was comforted by the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Paolo Borgia © Dylan COLLINS / AFP Ain Ebel – In southern Lebanon’s Ain Ebel, close to the border with»»»
Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody
A Palestinian woman who was detained during Gaza war protests at Columbia University has been released after a year in immigration detention in Texas, her lawyers say. Leqaa Kordia, 33, was among more than 100 demonstrators arrested outside the New York City college's campus in April 2024, but she »»»
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband has been found guilty of his murder. A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. The jury deliberated the case for about three hours before rea»»»
Air traffic snarled due to winter weather, government shutdown - UPI.com
A combination of wild weather -- winter weather in the Midwest and wicked rain and hail in the Southeast -- made all manner of travel worse on Monday, especially air travel because of the partial government shutdown that has left the TSA unfunded. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo March »»»
Iran’s Kharg Island: Trump’s Dream since 1988
The coral island of “Kharg” stands with its small area of no more than 24 square kilometers as a living testament to the struggle of wills in the heart of the Gulf; it is not just an oil export terminal, but represents a geopolitical knot that encapsulates a long history of international rivalry an»»»
Jazeera Airways launches daily flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced it will begin operating daily flights between Saudi Arabia’s Qaisumah Hafar Al Batin International Airport and Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, starting Wednesday, as part of efforts to maintain regional travel connectivity during the curren»»»
10,000 UAE students await clarity after India's CBSE cancels Class 12 exams
Dubai: More than 10,000 Indian expat students in the UAE are awaiting clarity on their Board exam results after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class 12 Board examinations for the UAE and six other Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The»»»
Colombia, Venezuela seek full membership in Mercosur bloc - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country and Venezuela plan to submit formal applications to join Mercosur after a meeting in Caracas between delegations from the two governments. File Photo by Ricardo Maldonado Rozo/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Colombia and Venezuela said they will seek full me»»»
EU imposes further restrictive measures against 16 individuals, 3 entities over serious human rights violations in Iran
BRUSSELS: The Council of the European Union today, March 16, decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 individuals and 3 entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. Today’s listings target a diverse group of individuals and entities that played a key role in t»»»
Education Council announces continuation of distance learning in schools, higher education institutions; flexible remote work for federal government caregivers
ABU DHABI: The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council has announced three regulatory measures aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process across the country while safeguarding the safety of students and the wider educational community, in coordination with t»»»
MoI issues workplace safety guidelines
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a set of workplace safety guidelines for employees across government, semi-government and private institutions in view of the current regional situation, urging strict adherence to official alerts and precautionary measures. The mi»»»
QF adopts advanced tech for virtual learning: Marmolejo
QNA Doha Higher Education President and Education Advisor at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Francisco Marmolejo has affirmed that the Education City universities have adopted a range of innovative mechanisms and solutions to ensure the student engagement in v»»»
QF student promotesa culture of giving through home initiative
Tribune News Network Doha At a time when students are spending most of their time at home in compliance with state guidelines, student-led initiatives have emerged that seek to use this time in positive and meaningful ways. Jassim Al Musallam, a fourth-grade student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM),»»»
Temporary road closure at Al Thumama Stadium Interchange this weekend
Doha: Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a temporary road closure at the Al Thumama Stadium Interchange on the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor for traffic coming from Hamad International Airport toward Mesaieed Road. According to Ashghal, the closure will take place for eight hours on Frida»»»
Can energy strength help Gulf economies weather Iran war?
Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are facing rising geopolitical risks as tensions with Iran disrupt regional trade and energy markets. Yet economists say the region’s energy strength — including export infrastructure, large reserves and higher oil prices — may help cushion the broade»»»
Hawaii Kona storm sweeps state with 135-mph winds, 44 inches of rain, summit snow - UPI.com
Hawaii is under a state of emergency after a powerful Kona storm brought heavy rain, wind gusts over 100 mph, widespread power outages and heavy snow to the highest summits. Outages jumped early Saturday, as more than 100,000 customers were without power across the islands, with the majority in Hon»»»
Al Sadd face Al Arabi tonight as Shamal seek win against Al Duhail
Tribune News Network Doha Leaders Al Sadd face Al Arabi challenge in their round 19 match of the Qatar Stars League to be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Defending champions Al Sadd’s ten-game winning streak was snapped by Umm Salal in the previous round where the Wolves suf»»»
Japan moves early on strategic oil release
Agencies Japan began to release oil from its reserves Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have grown amid the US-Israel war with Iran and stabilize the distribution of petroleum products, taking the step ahead of a planned International Energy Agency-led move. In its first oil release since 20»»»
Indian envoy briefs community on welfare measures
Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul held another virtual interaction with representatives of Indian community organisations in Qatar to brief them on the steps being undertaken by the Embassy to ensure the welfare and well-being of the Indian diaspora in the current regi»»»
Indian ambassador praises Qatar leadership for ensuring safety, stability during conflict
Tribune News network DOHA Indian Ambassador HE Vipul has issued a statement, thanking His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Government of Qatar for the exceptional handling of the situation arising from the current conflict. The statement reads as follo»»»
QC’s ‘27th Night Challenge’ raises QR40mn in 3 hours
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and its partners thanked generous individuals, companies, and banks for their strong support of the “27th Night Challenge,” held under the theme “Warding off Calamity”, on Sunday from 9 p.m. to midnight, coinciding with the 27th night of Ramadan. The eve»»»
Ghada Kofa launches book that teaches children the true meaning of royalty
Tribune News Network Doha Children’s literature has the remarkable ability to plant values quietly yet powerfully in young hearts. In her newest release, ‘The Invisible Crowns’, published by Dar Al Sharq, author Ghada Kofa offers children a timeless lesson: kindness is the truest form of royalty. T»»»
QA to operate limited flights to & from Doha from March 18 to 28
QNA Doha Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate a limited number of flights to and from Doha from March 18 to 28, 2026. In a statement on Monday, the airline said that it continues to suspend part of its operational activities currently in light of the ongoing closure of Qatar’s airspace,»»»
‘Over 90% of incoming threats intercepted’
According to Dr Al Ansari, interception operations have successfully neutralised more than 90 percent of incoming threats. On diplomatic efforts, he said consultations between Qatar and Egypt on Sunday focused on coordination regarding regional developments. He also noted that communication among l»»»
The ‘rules-based order’ has failed in its mission – helping the West do whatever it wants
When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had to come up with a speech for EU ambassadors, she tried on a punk rock routine similar to the one that scored former central banker and current Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a standing ovation at Davos. But one key difference made it »»»
South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war
In southern Lebanon's Ain Ebel, close to the border with Israel, Suad Jallad holds a poster of her son, killed by Israel last week, saying she would rather be buried next to him than leave. Ain Ebel, a village filled with red-riled roofs and surrounded by olive groves, is one of few Christian villa»»»
Corporate Social Impact Takes Centre Stage at Annual Responsible Business Awards 2025
The winners in the 2025 Annual Responsible Business Awards were announced by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum here on Monday. The awards marked the 23rd edition of the national competition for corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and diversity. Awards in the individual categ»»»
How Poland rose as world's 20th-biggest economy
POZNAN, Poland (AP): A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth what West Germans earned. Today its economy has edged past Switzerland to become the world’s 20th largest with over $1 trillion in annual output. It’s a historic leap from the post-Communis»»»
Russia agrees to stop sending Kenyan soldiers to Ukraine - UPI.com
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday that their nations have agreed that Russia will stop recruiting people from Kenya to serve in its military in its war in Ukraine, which follows a report indicating that more than 1,000 people»»»
Trump border patrol chief Gregory Bovino to retire
US Border Patrol leader Gregory Bovino, who became the leading public face of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, has announced he is retiring. Bovino led operations in Democratic-led cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed two US c»»»
Rising Islamophobia is growing, direct threat to global peace and stability (Nabil Ammar)
Tunis, March 16 (TAP) - Tunisia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Nabil Ammar, considered that “the rise of Islamophobia constitutes an increasing and direct threat to international peace and stability worldwide. It is also a...»»»
World Bank grants signal gradual reopening of financial ties with Syria
Damascus, March 16 (SANA) – Recent grants announced by the World Bank for Syria are being viewed by analysts as an important step toward restoring the country’s links with international financial institutions and supporting its economic recovery after years of isolation. Economic experts say the mo»»»
Herzog says French offer to mediate with Lebanon 'very positive'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told AFP on Monday that an offer by French leader Emmanuel Macron to host direct talks with Lebanon was "a very positive development". "I think it's very important that there should be talks," Herzog said in an interview with AFP at his Jerusalem residence. Herzog als»»»
Hungary announces oil pipeline deal amid feud with Ukraine
Hungary is set to sign a deal with neighboring Slovakia on building a new bilateral oil pipeline, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced. Budapest and Bratislava have been caught in an escalating feud with Ukraine and the EU over Russian oil deliveries being blocked by Kiev. The row centers»»»
5 Western leaders urge against 'significant' Israeli ground op in Lebanon
The leaders of five Western countries said in a joint statement Monday that a large-scale Israeli ground operation in Lebanon "must be averted." "A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict," said the joint statemen»»»
Tennessee tens sue Musk's xAI for allowing Grok to undress them - UPI.com
A group of teens in Tennessee are suing xAI for allowing Grok to undress them in their Instagram photos. File Phot by Fazry Ismail/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- A group of Tennessee teens and one adult sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday for allowing it to undress them creating child pornography. The teens alle»»»
Logistics center near Baghdad Airport and oil field targeted by drones: Iraq
Baghdad: A drone attempting to target a logistics center near Baghdad Airport was shot down, an Iraqi security source said Monday. Meanwhile, the Majnoon oil field in Basra Governorate was targeted Monday by two drones, with no casualties reported, according to Iraqi authorities. Authorities stated»»»
Drone strike triggers fire at Shah gas field in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Authorities are responding to a fire at the Shah gas field following a drone strike, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reports. Emergency teams have been deployed to contain the fire and assess the situation. Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported so far. Further updates will»»»