Saudi Aramco chief warns prolonged Hormuz Strait closure could shake global oil markets
Dubai: The chief executive of Saudi Aramco has warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have catastrophic consequences for global oil markets and the wider economy. Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh following the announcement of the company’s 2025 financial results, Amin»»»
NCM: Unstable weather conditions, rainfall expected across parts of UAE until 15 March
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast relatively unstable weather conditions across the UAE from tomorrow until 15th March, with the beginning of the period expected to see chances of rainfall over some areas, especially western and coastal regions. This will be accompani»»»
140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says - UPI.com
The remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the U.S. during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died March 1 when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after»»»
QC humanitarian work in Turkey, Syria on despite conflicts
Tribune NewsNetwork Doha Despite the significant challenges and exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its humanitarian operations without interruption, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that the generosity of benevolent donors reaches those most in need. Thi»»»
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»»»
Multan Sultans crowned SD PCL-12 champions with 76-run victory
The Sohni Dharti PCL-12 concluded in spectacular fashion, capping an exhilarating three-month journey defined by competitive spirit, thrilling encounters, and unforgettable individual brilliance. The participating teams included Multan Sultans (Captain Imtiaz Hussain), Islamabad United (Captain Ami»»»
Al Muraikhi receives phone call from Lithuania’s foreign minister
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call Tuesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developmentsin security situation the region and its serious repercussions o»»»
Qatar supports all efforts for de-escalation: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. Speaking during the m»»»
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»»»
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
Much of the centre of the German city of Dresden will be evacuated on Wednesday, after the discovery of a large unexploded British World War Two flying bomb. The 250kg (551lb) device was discovered near the former Carola Bridge, which collapsed in the Elbe River in 2024. The fire brigade in Dresden»»»
EU admits nuclear blunder
The EU’s decades-long retreat from nuclear energy was a “strategic mistake,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has admitted, stating the bloc must now rebuild the industry. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday, von der Leyen noted that nuclear’s share of EU ele»»»
Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos
Meta should do more to address the "proliferation" of fake content made with artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its platforms, the social media giant's own advisors have said. The 21-person Oversight Board raised the concerns as it rebuked the company for leaving up an AI-generated video that cl»»»
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»»»
Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
Two more people connected to the Iranian women's football team have remained in Australia and did not board a flight back to Iran, the BBC understands. It is believed one is a player and the other member of the team's technical staff. There has been no official confirmation from Australia's Home Af»»»
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 »»»
Fresh Israeli strikes hit Dahiyeh and South after evacuation warnings
Fresh Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs and south Lebanon on Tuesday after the Israeli army warned people to evacuate, with Lebanese authorities saying nearly 760,000 people had been registered as displaced. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Iran-backed Hezbollah»»»
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»»»
New Mexico attorney general investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch - UPI.com
The New Mexico attorney general is investigating the Zorro Ranch, once owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Mexico began an investigation this week into the Zorro Ranch, a property near Santa Fe that was »»»
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»»»
Bahrain’s Gulf Air expands Dammam flights despite air closure
Dammam: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s flagship carrier, has announced an expansion of flights between Dammam in Saudi Arabia and major cities around the world. Bahrain’s own airspace remains closed, but Gulf Air is using the nearby Saudi airport for emergency-operations flights. The first one, to Karachi, Pa»»»
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»»»
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced via a post shared on X at 9:52pm, Tuesday March 10, that the armed forces had intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar. A national emergency alert was issued at around 9:42pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, warned th»»»
UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Szczecin removes height limits on skyscrapers
Szczecin is preparing a major change in its urban planning policy that could allow skyscrapers up to 200 meters tall. City officials plan to abandon rigid height limits that have long restricted ambitious projects. Instead, each development would be assessed individually based on urban context, vis»»»
Office market entering new phase as competition for space increases, especially in Warsaw
Poland’s office market is entering a new phase marked by limited new supply, growing competition for prime locations, and the lasting impact of hybrid work. Companies now need to plan relocations years in advance as available space, especially in central Warsaw, becomes scarce. Vacancy rates in the»»»
Airports handled 66.26 mln passengers in ‘25
Polish airports handled a record 66.26 million passengers in 2025, according to Polish Airports (PPL), growing about three times faster than the European average. Forecasts prepared by IATA indicate that traffic will rise to 73.3 million passengers in 2026. Growth is expected to accelerate in the n»»»
Polish cities are shrinking as demographic outflow continues
Polish cities are facing major demographic challenges driven by low birth rates, youth migration, and an aging population. According to the Polish Cities Association, 70 out of 1,020 cities have fertility rates so low that they could disappear within two generations. No city in Poland currently rea»»»
Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
Israel Not Seeking Endless War with Iran, Foreign Minister Says
Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the fighting, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, declining to publicly state a timeline for when the conflict could end. The US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its 11th day, has engulfe»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, HE Antonio Tajani. During the call, th»»»
Iran Bets on Long War to Wear Down Trump’s US, Say Experts
Outgunned by the United States, Iran's rulers have been lashing out on multiple fronts -- but experts say what looks like a chaotic reaction is actually a time-tested strategy to outlast a stronger enemy in a fight to survive. To some, Iran's response since US and Israeli strikes killed supreme lea»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Security Policy
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, HE Kaja Kallas. During»»»
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 »»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the Chinese Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, HE Wang Yi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»
More than 180 green certifications were awarded in 2025, office buildings receiving the largest share: 107
The market for green certifications, as well as those focused on health, safety and accessibility, remained highly active in 2025, despite changes introduced at European level regarding sustainability reporting obligations. Last year, more than 180 green certifications (BREEAM and LEED) and over 70»»»
METRO Romania celebrates 30 years on the Romanian market
METRO Romania is marking 30 years on the Romanian market, a period during which the company has transformed from a pioneer of modern trade in Romania into a multichannel wholesaler dedicated to professionals. Today, METRO operates 30 brick-and-mortar stores, as well as a logistics hub in Ștefănești»»»