Dimitri Simes: US–Russia rivalry, nuclear deterrence, and Trump’s impact on global politics
In an era when nuclear deterrence is no longer an abstract theory and the relationship between the US and Russia increasingly resembles a game without rules, it is important to hear the opinion of people who know the political systems of both countries inside out. Dimitri Simes is one of the few po»»»
How Germany became Israel’s enabler-in-chief
Say what you will about Germany’s current ‘elites’, but they are consistent: Once they don’t give a damn about international law, elementary fairness, rudimentary human decency, and, last but not least, basic logic, they really won’t quit before their country’s reputation is ruined as it has not be»»»
NCIHL affirms targeting Qatari territory is violation of int’l law
QNA Doha The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of the missile and drone attacks targeting the territory of the State of Qatar, launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Committee stressed that the attacks occurred »»»
PM, Japan’s FM discuss impacts of military escalation in region
Doha QNA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi. The call discussed the developments in military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»
Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case
A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, who accused the justice department of a "cover-up". The Trump»»»
Rhode Island AG releases first report on sex abuse by Catholic priests - UPI.com
The yearslong investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office identified 75 members of the Catholic Church clergy, including 61 priests and deacons, that it said have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct against a child. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI)»»»
Corendon Airlines Highlights European Growth Strategy at ITB Berlin
Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, met with industry representatives at ITB Berlin (March 3–5, 2026) to present its growth strategy for the year ahead. At ITB Berlin, Corendon Airlines emphasized its strategy of sustainable growth in key European markets, particularly Germ»»»
Hezbollah leader: Resumed fighting with Israel not linked to war on Iran - UPI.com
Rubble is removed from the site of the destroyed building of the Jamaa Islamiya, an Islamist group allied with Hamas and Hezbollah, after it was targeted by an Israeli airstrike Tuesday in the southern coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 4 (UPI) -- Hezbollah leader N»»»
EU nation to terminate emergency Ukraine electricity scheme
Slovakia will terminate an emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine, state-owned energy operator SEPS has announced. The move comes amid the continuing row between Kiev and Bratislava over the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, which carried crude from Russia to Slovakia and Hungary. The pipeli»»»
Paleontologist, 'Jurassic Park' consultant out from university over Epstein ties - UPI.com
A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longer with Chapman University after emails he wrote to Jeffrey Epstein were released. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longe»»»
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve chair - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference announcing the publication of the Warsh Report at the Bank of England in London in 2014. President Donald Trump officially nominated Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve. File Photo by WIll Oliver/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- The White House announced »»»
42 migrants rescued off Crete, 18-year-old held for bringing them from Libya
Coast Guard vessels have rescued 42 migrants in a small boat that ran into trouble off Crete on Wednesday and arrested a teenager suspected of having steered the vessel over from the north African coast, authorities said. It was the second incident in as many days involving migrants heading for Cre»»»
Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»
US Sinks Iranian Warship as Iran Warns of Widespread Destruction in the Middle East
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»
Saudi East-West Pipeline Underpins Kingdom’s Energy Security Strategy
As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»
Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war
The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»
Iranian Govt Making Case for Demise with Indiscriminate Attacks, EU’s Kallas Says
Iran's government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbors, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. "Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," Kallas said. Türkiye said earlier on Wednesday that NATO air defenses de»»»
South America's Triple Frontier tightens security amid U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com
Members of the Argentinean Jewish community and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in 1994 against the Jewish Society facilities that caused 85 dead rally at the streets of Buenos Aires in August 2009. File Photo by Cezaro De Luca/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, March 4 (UPI) -- Authorities i»»»
Kurdish Forces Tighten Security on Iraq-Iran Border
Iraqi Kurds inspect the damage to their homes, after a drone attack struck their neighborhood in Erbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP) Iraq's national security advisor said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces have bolstered security along the Iranian border to prevent any infiltration or attacks»»»
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US was "likely" to implement a 15% global tariff this week following conflicting statements from President Donald Trump about the rate. The new tariff is intended to replace the sweeping global import taxes Trump imposed last year but were recently struc»»»
Russia Will Honor All Energy Deals With Hungary – Putin
Russia has always fulfilled and is ready to fulfill all its obligations to Hungary regarding energy supplies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "And everything that depends on us – we have always fulfilled our obligations and, of course, we intend and are ready to continue doing so. Not everyt»»»
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine says the U.S. "will now begin to expand inland, striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory."
In a high-stakes Pentagon briefing on March 4, 2026, Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General John Daniel "Raizin" Caine outlined the progression of the first four days of “Operation Epic Fury”, the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. As the campaign e»»»
Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com
An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»
US says it killed leader of Iranian unit that tried to assassinate Trump
US forces killed the leader of an Iranian unit that tried to assassinate President Donald Trump, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday. "Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon. He said the United States has»»»
UAE: Term two grades in public schools will rely on continuous assessment
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education said that Term Two grades for students in public schools will be determined based on continuous assessments, including projects and assignments completed during the academic term. In a statement, the ministry said the evaluation will rely on coursework and ong»»»
Cold Response: France withdraws nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
France has withdrawn its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier from the upcoming NATO exercise Cold Response and is instead deploying it to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Rather than operating with NATO forces in the Norwegian Sea, the carrier strike group will reposition sou»»»
Bulgarian Security Services Hold Emergency Meeting Following Iranian Missile Incident
Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry Wednesday hosted a high-level meeting of the country’s security services, in response to a recent ballistic missile launch by Iran toward Turkey that was intercepted by NATO air defence, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said. While Prime Minister Andrey Gurov is expecte»»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid releases poem praising leadership of UAE President
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released a new poem written and recited by him, praising the leadership of President UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlighting his strength of c»»»
Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be arrested and jailed
The High Court in Dublin has ordered for the mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. Enoch Burke, a teacher from County Mayo, has been in a long-running legal battle for defying court orders to stay away from his former workplace after he refused to»»»
CIA working to arm Kurds to attack Iran – media
The CIA is working on arming Kurdish forces hostile to the Iranian government to support the US-Israeli regime-change war against Tehran, CNN has reported. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called for a popular uprising after launching strikes against Iran»»»
Pedro Sanchez digs in over Iran after Trump threats to cut Spain off - UPI.com
"No to war" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stop trading with Spain over its refusal to support his miltary campaign against Iran or allow U.S. forces to fly missions out of two joint-Spanish-U.S. air bases. File photo by Borja Puig De »»»
Veteran War Correspondent Reveals How to Tell When Analysts Talking About Iranian Losses Are Lying
“In every war, destroying a launcher is a very popular claim because it implies that the Israelis have reduced future attacks. This is a domestic and international message that ‘we have achieved the main objectives of the military campaign’,” says Elijah Magnier, a prolific journalist and war repor»»»
QatarEnergy declares force majeure after LNG production halt
Dubai: QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments after suspending production at key facilities following a drone attack on the country’s energy infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The state-owned energy giant said it ha»»»
U.S. struggling to evacuate Americans in the Middle East amid war - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The State Department is scrambling to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East as war continues. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The State»»»
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
The Israeli military has told civilians living in a large swathe of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately and move north of the Litani River because of intended military action against Hezbollah. The sweeping orders came as hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group continued »»»
UAE flight update: Which airlines are operating special flights?
Dubai: Only a small number of airlines are operating special or limited flights out of the UAE, as most scheduled services remain suspended due to regional airspace closures. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here fo»»»
Salik profit jumps in 2025 as toll traffic and pricing boost revenue
Dubai: Dubai’s toll-road operator Salik reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply as traffic volumes increased and pricing reforms boosted income. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said revenue rose 35.1% year-on-year »»»
UAE weather alert: NCM issues dust warning as strong northwesterly winds sweep across Emirates
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory for the UAE, warning residents and motorists of active northwesterly winds sweeping across the country on Wednesday evening. The conditions are expected to continue until late evening, bringing fresh to strong gusts capab»»»
Thousands of illegal flares seized on Crete ahead of Easter
Organized crime squad officers have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete for possession of thousands of illegal flares, police said Wednesday. Flares and other fireworks are illegally sold every year to be fired as part of traditional, albeit banned, Greek Orthodox celebrations on the eve»»»
PM Gurov in First Interview: Caretaker Government’s Mission Is to Unite All Citizens, Hold Fair Elections
The Formula of the caretaker government is to unite all citizens, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with journalist Konstantin Valkov, broadcast Wednesday morning. In what was his first interview, he took questions about the upcoming elections, the Middle East crisis, the U»»»
Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inches tall - UPI.com
A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch-tall. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 3 (UPI) -- A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- a»»»
UAE residents stranded abroad begin return home in special flights
Dubai: UAE passengers stranded abroad have begun returning home, according to UAE travel agents. To meet overwhelming demand for travel, agents said they have begun arranging charter services with UAE and regional airlines. Stay Informed with Gulf News: Download Our App for Trusted UAE News While m»»»
DESC warns against digital scams and photo sharing during sensitive times
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) warns that taking or sharing photos during sensitive times may unintentionally reveal information that could be exploited, such as geographic locations or individuals’ movements, potentially compromising public safety. The center also cautions against evo»»»
Hungary Presses Russia Not to Hike Energy Prices amid Iran Turmoil
Hungary wants guarantees from Russia that it will not charge Budapest more for oil and gas, despite global prices jumping due to conflict in the Middle East, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin »»»
Did Kuwait really shoot down three US F-15s?
The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a “friendly fire” mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched. Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Monday morning in what»»»
China lists five lessons from US-Israeli war on Iran
China’s military has outlined five strategic lessons it says can be learned from the US-Israeli attack on Iran, warning against “blind faith in peace” and over-reliance on outside powers. China Military Bugle, the official press account of China’s armed forces, published a bilingual graphic on X on»»»
From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge
Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, six months after sudden and violent protests rocked the Himalayan nation and led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. Nearly 19 million Nepalis will vote to elect a 275‑member parliament, with more than 3,400 candi»»»
Lara Dutta speaks out from Dubai and expresses gratitude to the UAE
Dubai: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who has lives in Dubai with her husband, former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, has opened up about her experience amid the current regional tensions, describing moments of anxiety while strongly praising UAE authorities for ensuring residents feel protected. In a »»»
Teenager arrested for allegedly smuggling 39 migrants across Mediterranean
A group of 39 migrants has been located on the southern island of Crete after making the dangerous crossing from north Africa in a small boat and a South Sudanese teenager has been arrested for allegedly ferrying them across, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 31 men and e»»»
Gold Gains as Middle East Conflict Revives Safe-haven Bid
Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding from their lowest in more than a week reached in the previous session, as the dollar took a breather and mounting tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward safe havens. Spot gold gained 2.2% to $5,198.58 per ounce by 1017 GMT, after falling m»»»