The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to exempt individuals who were unable to travel from fines for delayed departures due to exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, which led to the closure of airspace and the temporary suspensio»»»

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported today that, yesterday, its Chairman, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, received the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin. The LIA reported that the meeting addressed the progress of the LIA’s investments in the Russian financial markets. Discussions also focuse»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesman for the Israeli occupation army reports two soldiers were injured in South Lebanon due to anti-armor missile fire 04-03-2026 16:2»»»

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the country’s Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry. The ministry said the step is aimed at strengthening i»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with representatives of Elaraby Group, led by CEO Mohamed El-Araby, to review the company’s current operations, future expansion plans, and the challenges facing its production activities. During the meeting, the group outlined »»»

Unilever Egypt has launched Knorr’s Ramadan 2026 campaign, “Knorr 7aletha”, aiming to engage more than 10 million Egyptians during the holy month through a consumer-led initiative that links everyday cooking to direct meal donations. In addition to Knorr’s ongoing meal preparation and distribution »»»

Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir toured Alexandria to review progress on the rehabilitation and modernisation of the historic Raml Tram, a flagship national project aimed at upgrading urban mobility and easing traffic congestion across the coastal city. The 13.2-kilometre line, comprising 24 st»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has addressed a third identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE António Guterres, and HE Michael Waltz, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, regardin»»»

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»»»

Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Interior (MOI) urged the public to strictly adhere to official instructions, remain in safe places, stay away from windows and exposed areas, and not to go out except in cases of absolute necessity. This came in a post on MOI's official account on X. Earlier on Wednesday, t»»»

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»»»

Washington, United States: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo," Hegseth told a news conference. »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged the public to strictly adhere to official instructions, remain in safe places, stay away from windows and exposed areas, and not to go out except in cases of absolute necessity. This came in a post on MoI's official account on X. Earlier on Wednesday, »»»

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the U.N. peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khi»»»

Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning the handling of lost and abandoned property in the Emirate of Ajman. Also Read: Ajman Ruler issues law establishing Rental Dispute Resolution CentreThe law de»»»

Israel had initially planned to strike Iran in mid-2026, but developments inside the country and shifting regional dynamics brought the timetable forward to February, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "An operation was planned for the middle of the year with the same target set," Katz»»»

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the UN peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khiam»»»

Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»

The US Senate will vote on a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday aimed at limiting the president's ability to wage war in Iran as the administration continues its military campaign. Democratic lawmakers - and a handful of Republicans - have questioned whether President Donald Trump exceeded his powe»»»

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 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»»»

Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue intense strikes across the country. An official said there had been many requests from people wanting to attend the three-day event at a Tehran prayer compl»»»

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Wednesday announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional three-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. The move is a result of the exceptional circumstances the country is going through, noting »»»

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»»»

A fake policeman has been arrested in southern Greece for allegedly using a variation of a widespread scam on an elderly woman, only to be arrested after his intended victim’s genuine policewoman daughter twigged to the ruse, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the suspect phoned hi»»»

England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court over a 2020 ‌incident in Mykonos, Sky Sports has reported. In 2020, Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery and violence against public employees af»»»

Türkiye on Wednesday summoned Iranian ambassador after a ballistic missile launched from Iran headed toward its airspace, a diplomatic source said. "The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry, and we conveyed our reaction and concerns over the incident," the source said. Türkiye sa»»»

The Lebanese army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»

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»»»

An Indian expatriate living in Sharjah has won the Dh15 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s live draw series 284, held in Abu Dhabi. Vibeesh Palliyali was holding ticket number 394150, which he purchased on February 28. Show hosts Richard and Bouchra has noted that the draw was postponed on March 3»»»

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»»»

A man has been arrested in the northeastern Evros region for ferrying eight migrants who had entered Greece illegally from Turkey, police said Wednesday. The small car with nine people squashed into it was stopped in the Orestiada area Tuesday, between Ormenio and Ardanio, police said. Usually migr»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pursued dialogue and diplomacy, dealing in good faith with all parties, but will firmly confront any aggression that violates its sovereignty»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – MP and member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Tunisians Abroad and Migration Omar Barhoumi participated in the Young Parliamentarians Network meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the...»»»

Brussels: NATO has condemned Iran's targeting of Turkiye, reaffirming its support for all member states amid rising regional tensions. NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Wednesday the alliance "strongly condemns Iran's targeting of Turkiye and stands firmly with all allies, including Turkiye, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated that the Iranian »»»

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Venezuela on Wednesday, marking a new step in the energy and diplomatic agenda between Washington and Caracas. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Venezuela state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. announced signing new con»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has detected the first outbreaks of yellow rust in some durum wheat farms in northern Tunisia.Given the rapid and potentially epidemic spread of the disease, the...»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said it continues to provide more than 500 services through its website and mobile application, enabling customers and business owners to complete transactions quickly and remotely. In a post on its official account on X, the ministry said »»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, possibly thundery at times, and cold, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, possibly»»»

A man has been arrested for allegedly keeping dozens of dogs cooped up under filthy conditions in a village near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, police said Wednesday. The 55-year-old suspect was taken into custody Tuesday after police, accompanied by vets, inspected his home and yard following a »»»

MPs voted at first reading against abolishing in the Directorate General Civil Registration and Administrative Services (GRAO) of the forced change of Bulgarian citizens' Turkish names, which took place during Bulgaria's Communist regime and was part of the so-called "Revival Process". The MPs vote»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Police in northwestern Athens have broken a gang of underage youths that allegedly carried out a string of violent robberies on motorists in the depressed Aharnes suburb, officials said Wednesday. Nine suspects were arrested during a series of raids Monday, and warrants have been issued against ano»»»

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has held a phone conversation with her Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, the Bulgarian Ministry’s press centre said on Wednesday. Neynsky expressed her deep solidarity with Oman and highlight»»»

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. No casualties were reported, according to The AP news. The tanker was under Western sanctio»»»