Dubai impounds hundreds of delivery bicycles in safety crackdown
Dubai: Dubai authorities have impounded more than 390 delivery bicycles over the past three months as part of intensified inspections aimed at improving safety and regulatory compliance across the emirate’s rapidly expanding delivery sector. The joint operation, conducted by the Roads and Transport»»»
Iranian sailors receive treatment in Sri Lanka after strike
Dubai: Iranian sailors were taken to a hospital in southern Sri Lanka after a US Navy submarine strike sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people, according to the latest reports. Several injured crew members were rescued and brought ashore by Sri Lankan authorities and»»»
Education ministry adjusts class schedules during remote learning period
DOHA: The State of Qatar has announced temporary changes to school schedules as classes move to remote learning from March 8 to 12. In a statement, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education said the decision applies to both government and private schools and is intended to ensure the continuit»»»
Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third most expensive in emirate’s history
Dubai: Dubai’s property market has recorded the sale of an off-plan residential apartment worth Dh422 million ($115 million), making it the third most expensive apartment ever sold in the emirate, according to market data released on Thursday. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»
UAE air defences intercept six ballistic missiles, 125 drones on Thursday
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said, as the country continued to respond to the blatant Iranian attacks. According to the ministry, air defence units detected seven ballistic missiles on March 5, 2026. »»»
Active social media user Azamat Maripov released on probation - | 24.KG
Azamat Maripov, convicted of mass riots and public calls for the violent seizure of power, has been released on three years’ probation. This information was confirmed by the Supreme Court’s press service. Last October, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek found the activist guilty under the af»»»
Russia Returns 200 Soldiers From Ukrainian Captivity, 200 PoWs Return to Ukraine - Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia returned 200 soldiers from Ukrainian captivity and 200 prisoners of war of Ukrainian armed forces were transferred in return, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "On March 5, 200 Russian servicepeople were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regim»»»
He loved taking things apart as a child — now he runs a 3D printing business in Dubai
Dubai: As a kid, Kevin Alexander loved to pull things apart, figure out how they worked, and piece them back together. He went on to study mechanical engineering in Dubai — no surprises there. Today, Alexander leads Design Cave 3D, a Dubai-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing hub launched i»»»
Berisha Calls for Balluku’s Immunity to Be Lifted Amid Arrest Request
Opposition leader Sali Berisha on Thursday called on Albania’s Parliament to strip former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku of her parliamentary immunity, citing a request from the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) for her arrest. Speaking from the podium of the »»»
Authorities confirm security threat eliminated in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The security threat in Qatar has been eliminated, according to the latest National Emergency Alert sent to the public around 2:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026. "The security threat has been eliminated and the situation has returned to normal," it stated. Authorities also urged the publ»»»
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan inspects several medical facilities - | 24.KG
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a working visit to several medical facilities in Bishkek and Chui region. The main goal of the visit was to inspect the progress of construction of new buildings and address »»»
DHL Continues to Accept Middle East Orders, but Warns of Delays
DHL is still accepting delivery orders in the Middle East despite the escalating conflict, its chief executive said on Thursday, but warned there would be delays. The escalation of the US-Iran war affects the whole region, including deliveries to Israel that are currently moved via Cyprus, CEO Tob»»»
Hezbollah vows to fight on as Israel expands operations in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- An Israeli Apache helicopter fires towards Lebanon as it flies above the Israel-Lebanon border, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from northern Israel, March 4, 2026. © Gil Eliyahu, Reuters Cross-border figh»»»
Bulgaria’s Businesses Adjust Smoothly in the First Two Months of Euro Adoption
Bulgarian businesses remain strongly supportive of the country’s eurozone membership, according to the January survey conducted by Alfa Research, which monitors public attitudes toward the adoption of the euro. The first poll following the currency transition showed that approval levels remained st»»»
Iran Guards say targeted Israel's Ben Gurion airport with missiles
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday they had targeted Israel's Ben Gurion airport and an air force base in the area. "The heavy Khorramshahr-4 missiles carrying one-ton warheads were launched at dawn today ... toward the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion airport and the base of the Israeli air»»»
Strait of Hormuz: The Passage That Powers Global Trade
The Strait of Hormuz is the globe's most crucial maritime trade route, providing the sole passage from the Persian Gulf to the world's oceans. With the war raging around Iran, the authorities in Tehran announced its closure, bringing maritime traffic to a standstill and forcing dozens of tankers to»»»
Education Minister calls for faith and devotion in Ramadan message
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater called for renewing one's connection to the Qur'an during the holy month of Ramadan. In a social media video post, reading out a concluding verse of a Surah from Qur'an, the Minister added "In these»»»
Lasers, satellites and cyber tools: Inside 'Operation Epic Fury' — America’s high-tech war on Iran
Dubai: As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies, Washington is deploying an array of advanced technologies — including satellite tracking systems, cyber tools and potentially laser weapons — to counter Iranian missiles and drones. Videos released by United States Central Co»»»
Silistra Municipality Fines Company for Poor Winter Road Maintenance
Silistra Municipality has imposed a fine of nearly EUR 9,000 on the company responsible for winter road maintenance in the municipality, Mayor Aleksandar Sabanov told BTA on Thursday. The fine amounts to 20% of the contract value for implementing the activity. Sabanov emphasized that the municipal »»»
Saudi Red Sea Authority Appoints Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as CEO
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has appointed Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer effective March 22. “Ficociello brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning governance, risk management, resilience, and compliance across public and private sectors, including s»»»
Iran Crisis Could Disrupt Supply of Key Chipmaking Materials, South Korea Warns
The US-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on Thursday, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day. South Korea's chip industry, which supplies around two-thirds of global memory chips, is »»»
Man Accused of Plot to Kill Trump Says Iran Pressured Him
A Pakistani man accused of plotting to kill US politicians including President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was pressured by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme, according to US media. Asif Raza Merchant, 47, was charged in September 2024 with seeking to hire a h»»»
Dacia Striker confirmed as brand’s new crossover
Dacia has officially announced the name of its new crossover model: Striker – following the brand’s established “-ER” naming convention, joining Duster, Jogger and Bigster in the Dacia family. The model’s full design reveal is scheduled for 10 March. “Derived from the universal expression “to make »»»
Green Entrepreneurship Guide to accelerate ecological transition in Tunisia published
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - A Green Entrepreneurship Guide has just been published in Tunisia to accelerate the ecological transition through economic innovation.Drawn up by Expertise France under the Greenov'i project, funded by the European Union, this...»»»
Council of State orders intelligence service to hand over file on surveillance of journalist’s comunications
Greece’s highest administrative court on Thursday postponed a ruling in a case brought by investigative journalist Thanasis Koukakis over access to records related to the surveillance of his communications. The full bench of the Council of State ordered the National Intelligence Service (EYP) to su»»»
Poll: Fairness of Elections Remains Key Concern and Source of Contention for Bulgarian Public
The issue of the fairness of elections remains at the center of public attention, but continues to divide Bulgarians, according to the Alpha Research polling agency, based on data from a nationally representative survey on public-political and electoral attitudes, the results of which were announce»»»
Media Review: March 5
OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»
Bulgaria: 98% of High Electricity Bill Complaints Come from Households Using Electric Heating
In Bulgaria, the overwhelming majority of complaints about high electricity bills are coming from households that rely on electricity for heating, particularly through air conditioners, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reported. Plamen Mladenovski, chairman of the regulator, addres»»»
Iran conflict: 6 injured after drone debris falls in Abu Dhabi industrial area
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of debris falling in two locations in ICAD 2, following the successful interception of drones by air defence systems. In a statement carried by the Abu Dahbi Media Office, authorities said the incident resulted in minor and moderate inj»»»
First-half results for FY 2025/26 show strong financial performance –Ministry
The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign curren»»»
Lebanon: Israeli Enemy Escalates Attacks on Fourth Day of Aggression
Israeli enemy forces launched on Thursday a series of intense airstrikes on various areas of Lebanese territory, marking the most extensive escalation since the start of the aggression, which has now entered its fourth day. Thursday’s bombardment extended, for the first time, to the northern city o»»»
Iraqi Kataeb Hezbollah Say Commander Killed in Strike in Southern Iraq
The Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah in Iraq said on Thursday that one of its leaders was killed in a strike on southern Iraq a day earlier. The Secretary-General of the group, Al-Hajj Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, mourned in a statement “the great leader, brother, Ali Hassan al-Furayji," who carried out "h»»»
Syrian Man Handed 13-year Sentence for Berlin Holocaust Memorial Stabbing
A Syrian refugee who stabbed a tourist at Berlin's Holocaust memorial last year has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of attempted murder, among others, said a Berlin court spokesperson on Thursday. The now 20-year-old ISIS supporter used a knife to stab a 30-year-old Spanish touris»»»
Seoul shares rebound nearly 10 pct after worst-ever drop; won rises - UPI.com
This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index soared almost 10 percent to close at 5,583.9, snapping a three-session losing streak. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks sharply rebounded on Thursday from the pre»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike targeting a car in the southern town of Majdal Selm - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike targeting a car in the southern town of Majdal Selm 05-03-2026 12:40 PM Latest News Urg»»»
500 Medics Who Died in War of Liberation Are Commemorated in Sofia
On the occasion of the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria (1877-1878), the memory of medical personnel who died during the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation was honored with a minute of silence, a memorial prayer, and the laying of wreaths and flowers. The ceremony took place on Thursday»»»
Qatar Education Ministry announces new schedule as distance learning continues
Doha, Qatar: In light of the decision to suspend in-person learning at schools, announced on February 28, 2026, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the distance learning schedule for government and private schools in Qatar. Primary stage schools will be from 10am to 12:35pm, wh»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks targeting Turkiye And Azerbaijan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned attempts to target the Republic of Turkiye with a ballistic missile and an airport in the Republic of Azerbaijan using Iranian drones. In a statement on Thursday, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incidents as a "dangerous escal»»»
China repatriations of N. Koreans may be crimes against humanity, report says - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Forced repatriation of North Korean escapees in China may constitute crimes against humanity, a new report by the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights, or NKDB, said Thursday. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, March 5 (UPI) -- A South Korea-based human rights orga»»»
S. Korea imposes travel ban on Iran amid rising Middle East conflict - UPI.com
South Korea imposed a travel ban on all of Iran amid rising security concerns, its foreign ministry said Thursday. In this image, an Iranian flag stands amid the destruction in Enghelab Square following Wednesday's attacks by the United States and Israel on Tehran. Photo by Nahal Farzaneh/UPI | Lic»»»
UAE's EDGE Group partners with Ecuador to enhance border security systems
EDGE Group has signed a Letter of Intent with Ecuador’s Ministry of National Defence to support the development of the country’s border protection systems. Also Read: Presidents of UAE and Ecuador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperationThe agreement was highlighted during the official visit of »»»
U.S. says war with Iran ‘only beginning’ as conflict widens
Washington, March 5 (SANA) The United States said Wednesday that its war with Iran has “only just begun,” as the conflict expanded with new military strikes, regional attacks and rising casualties, according to a report by U.S. public broadcaster PBS. U.S. officials say American forces have struck »»»
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri chairs meeting for Amal Movement’s Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc in Ain Al-Tineh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri chairs meeting for Amal Movement’s Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc in Ain Al-Tineh 05-03-2026 12»»»
US tests Minuteman III ‘doomsday’ missile amid Iran war — What is it?
Dubai: The United States has test-fired an unarmed LGM 30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile — often dubbed the “doomsday missile” — during a week of escalating conflict with Iran, though officials insist the launch was part of a long-planned routine test. The missile was launched on»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Austria Chancellor
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria HE Christian Stocker. During the call, the two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation »»»
Dacia Striker confirmed as brand’s seventh model
Dacia has officially announced the name of its new crossover model: Striker – following the brand’s established “-ER” naming convention, joining Duster, Jogger and Bigster in the Dacia family. The model’s full design reveal is scheduled for 10 March. “Derived from the universal expression “to make »»»
Bulgaria's Energy Minister: Fuel Price Hike Minimal, Gas and Electricity Supplies Stable Until April
Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov commented on Nova TV that the recent rise in fuel prices in Bulgaria is modest, with gasoline and diesel increasing by just three cents, reflecting crude oil quotations. He described this as a normal adjustment, noting that unless there is a military escalatio»»»
Hungary’s 4iG unit in North Macedonia and Ericsson sign €100mn deal to build standalone 5G network
Hungary’s 4iG Group subsidiary One Macedonia Telecommunications has signed a four-year agreement with Ericsson to build a greenfield 5G Standalone (SA) network in North Macedonia, as part of a €100mn investment programme, Hungarian telco said on March 4. »»»
Moldova introduces state of alert for its import-dependent energy sector
The government of Moldova declared a 60-day state of alert for the national energy sector on March 4 to address risks to prices and supply generated by the Middle East conflict, compounded by regional vulnerabilities, a government statement said. »»»
Russian Forces Liberate Yarovaya Settlement in DPR
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup has liberated the village of Yarovaya in the the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Zapad battlegroup liberated the Yarovaya settlement of the Donetsk People's R»»»