Noem testifying before Senate on Minneapolis immigration raids - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to testify on the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Minneapolis. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary »»»
Watch: Police encounter with 'determined beaver' caught on camera - UPI.com
March 2 (UPI) -- Police in Washington were called out on a report of a "determined beaver" attempting to cross a busy road "with zero regard for public safety." The Redmond Police Department said on social media that officers responded last week to a report of a suspicious subject described as a "d»»»
Squirrel blamed for government Internet outage in Ohio county - UPI.com
A network outage that caused government offices to lose phone and Internet services in an Ohio county is now being blamed on a meddlesome squirrel. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- A network outage that caused several government offices to lose phone and Internet s»»»
Watch: Man catches tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet - UPI.com
March 2 (UPI) -- Idaho man David Rush caught a tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet to claim his latest Guinness World Records title. Rush enlisted the help of Chris Stumph, who he has collaborated with on multiple other Guinness World Record attempts, to throw the ball a distanc»»»
Credit line for green, blue, and circular economy projects launched
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) — The Ministry of Environment announced the official launch of a credit line to finance projects in the green, blue, and circular economy sectors, in a statement published Tuesday.With a total allocation of 20 million dinars...»»»
Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war
The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah has fired rockets from Lebanon into Israel for a second day while the Israeli military has sent troops into the south of the country, as Lebanon is dragged into the war between US, Israel and Iran. Israel has also carried out air strikes that have killed dozens of»»»
Abir Moussi’s trial postponed to March 13, request for release rejected (judicial source)
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) — The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis has postponed the trial of the President of the Free Constitutional Party Abir Moussi, in the “Presidential Registry Office” case to March 13, following a request from her...»»»
After detecting Israeli military movements in Tal Al-Nehas in Kfarkila outskirts, Islamic Resistance fighters strike with suitable weapons a Merkava tank, hitting it directly: Statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Raluca Micu (Token): Embedded Finance will be pivotal trend this year
Token Financial Technologies (TOKEN), provider of digital payment solutions, part of the Koç Group, Turkey’s largest private holding company, and fintech company authorised by the National Bank of Romania as payment institution, appointed last year Raluca Micu, seasoned professional within the fina»»»
National Museum of Military History Deputy Director Kostova: Braila Flag Underpins Bulgaria’s Tricolour
The original Braila flag, widely seen as the prototype for Bulgaria’s tricolour, went on display at the National Museum of Military History in Sofia, Deputy Director Deyana Kostova said in an interview for BTA on Tuesday. The relic, which rarely leaves the museum’s storage, was put on display speci»»»
We are safe: Expats commend UAE leadership in uncertain times
Dubai: For many expatriates who have built their lives in the UAE, the past few days have been a reminder of how quickly normalcy can shift, but also of why they continue to feel safe in the country they call their second home. Despite the rising tensions in the wider region, following the conflict»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call Tuesday from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium HE Maxime P»»»
EU leaders are blaming Iran for the US-Israeli aggression against it
The common refrain out of the EU right now as Iran is being violated by the US and Israel’s giant missiles, is that it’s time for Tehran to just sit back and take it, and then reason with the attackers. “It is essential that the war does not spread any further. The Iranian regime has choices to mak»»»
OpenAI backtracks on new Pentagon contract, says it will revise deal - UPI.com
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he regrets rushing through a AI supply deal with the Defense Department, announcing plans to amend the contract to preclude use of its tools by the intelligence agencies for domestic mass surveillance purposes. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo March 3 (U»»»
Al-Shaibani receives UN international Commission of Inquiry delegation in Damascus
Damascus, March. 3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Tuesday a delegation from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, headed by Mounia Ammar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the outcomes of »»»
UAE President, Zelensky discuss regional escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, to discuss the military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional security and stability. Zelensky expressed Ukraine’s co»»»
UAE air defences intercept 11 ballistic missiles, 123 drones on Mar 3: Ministry of Defence
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones today, while one missile landed within the country’s territory without causing any human casualties. The ministry stated that since the beginning of what it described»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters target with suitable weapons a Merkava tank at Al-Sammaqa Israeli occupation site, hitting it directly: Statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ansarullah: Hezbollah Proved that Israeli Enemy Responds Only to Language of Force
Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary group condemned the escalating Israeli aggression against Lebanon, warning that violations have persisted unabated since the ceasefire, in full view of the international community and without meaningful deterrence from either the Lebanese state or the agreement’s gu»»»
Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears
BusinessMiddle EastIran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fearsAshutosh PandeyIranian attacks on regional refineries and gas plants, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe and forcing consumers to tighten their b»»»
Supreme Court rules against California's school transgender policies - UPI.com
The Supreme Court issued an emergency temporary ruling Monday that blocks California's policy of protecting the privacy of transgender students from their parents. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling Monday temporarily blo»»»
Toshkovski on Karposh tragedy: Victim denied abuse despite husband’s violent record
Skopje, 3 March 2026 (MIA) — Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference Tuesday that a domestic dispute preceded the tragic deaths of a mother, Ivana, and her six-year-old daughter, Katja, who both fell from a balcony in Skopje's Karposh municipality Monday. Expressing his condolen»»»
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Chui region dismissed - | 24.KG
Azamat Osmonov has been dismissed from his position as the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Chui region. The presidential press service reported. Photo Internet. Azamat Osmonov Osmonov served in this position for three months, starting December 1, 2025. Photo Internet. Elkinbek Ashirbaev Elkin»»»
Strike over Greek seamen in Gulf to stop ferry services on Thursday
Island ferries will remain in port Thursday due to a 24-hour strike called by the seamen’s umbrella PNO union to demand the immediate repatriation of all Greek crew members stuck on merchant ships in the war-torn Persian Gulf. In a statement Tuesday, PNO also voiced strong opposition to reported go»»»
Attrition Advantage: Why Iran Holds Upper Hand
The US cannot sustain a full-scale war of attrition in the Persian Gulf at the current pace of munition deliveries, veteran Russian combat pilot Maj. Gen. Vladimir Popov tells Sputnik. "The Americans are operating 'off the truck,' [and are heavily dependent] 'on resupply,'" veteran Russian combat p»»»
Libyan Embassy in Paris discusses French delegation visit to Libya and starting direct flights
The Libyan Embassy in France reported yesterday that its Chargé d’affaires met Philippe Gautier, the Director General of France’s leading business group, MEDEF International, in a productive meeting aimed at supporting economic diplomacy and strengthening economic cooperation between Libya and Fran»»»
UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus
The UK government is considering whether to send a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to increase security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, could be dispatched to the region after criticism from the Cypriot government about a lack of air defence as the Middle Eas»»»
Islamic Resistance announces shooting down an Israeli drone over Nabatieh city, South Lebanon: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Deputy Prime Minister receives phone call from Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call today, Tuesday, from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. During the call»»»
How did Trump order Iran attack without Congress approval? Here’s what the law says
When President Donald Trump described the 28 February US-Israel strikes on Iran as “major combat operations,” it reignited a long-running constitutional debate in Washington: Can a US president launch military action without Congress formally declaring war? The issue sits at the intersection of con»»»
Fraud suspect who stole 46 million soms extradited to Kyrgyzstan from Azerbaijan - | 24.KG
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan T.D., who was wanted on charges of large-scale fraud, has been extradited from Azerbaijan, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the supervisory authority, the suspect was detained in Baku. After completing the necessary legal procedures, he wa»»»
Qatar declares unwavering readiness and signals decisive response after Iranian military escalation
DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its full military and strategic readiness in the wake of what officials described as a grave and unprecedented escalation involving missile and aerial attacks targeting multiple locations across the country. Authorities warned that any breach of national sovereignty will »»»
As Tripoli PM Aldabaiba fills two vacant ministerial posts, Presidency Council expresses a split over the legality of their appointment
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba made two new ministerial appointments yesterday, filling gaps due to suspensions / resignations. – Salem Mustafa Hussein Al-Alam is the new Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development – Mohamed Abdel Salam Al-Grew is the new Minister of E»»»
HoR members call for amendment of the HoR’s internal regulations – to check Ageela Saleh’s unilateral decision-making powers
In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) called for the amendment of the HoR’s internal regulations, in a partially veiled effort to control the unilateral decision-ma»»»
Deputy Prime Minister receives call from Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs
Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HH Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. The call discussed the latest developments »»»
President appoints Aibek Toktobolotov as Kyrgyzstan's new Ambassador to Qatar - | 24.KG
By decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, Aibek Toktobolotov has been appointed Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the State of Qatar. The presidential press service reported. Open sources indicate that Toktobolotov worked in various departments of the Ministry of Foreign »»»
Americans warned to flee Middle East
The US State Department has issued an urgent warning for American citizens to immediately leave over a dozen countries across the Middle East, citing “serious safety risks” as Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets continue to escalate. In a post on X on Tuesday, Assistant Secret»»»
Iranian missiles and drones hit US bases in six Middle Eastern countries
Within hours of the US launching ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, Tehran’s forces unleashed retaliatory strikes against American military bases in the Middle East, killing six US troops and destroying billions of dollars’ worth of equipment. ”We will make the Zionist criminals and the vile Ameri»»»
‘All is free of cost’: Meet the UAE-based Indian businessman opening his private farmhouse to stranded travellers
Dubai: Regional airspace disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, searching for accommodation while awaiting confirmation on when flights will resume. As of March 2, a limited number of services have gradually resumed. In the meantime, communities across the UAE have »»»
Tunisia Embassy in Abu Dhabi urges residents without valid consular IDs to get in touch
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) — The Tunisian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in a statement issued Tuesday, urged all Tunisians residing in the UAE who do not hold valid consular ID cards to contact the consular services for registration.For those unable to visit the...»»»
Two teenagers detained in Bishkek with 50 doses of synthetic drugs - | 24.KG
Officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek identified and detained two teenagers who were distributing synthetic drugs through a stash system in the Pervomaysky district. Police conducted a search of the area as part of Drug Den preventativ»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Mirchev: March 3 Is Opportunity to Take Stock, Ask Ourselves What We Want to Pass On to Our Children
Patriotism, when it is genuine, is a matter of care, not declarations and demonstrations, said Yes, Bulgaria party Co-Chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev on Facebook on Tuesday on the occasion of the national holiday - March 3. "Today's date is above all an opportu»»»
ArcelorMittal Poland begins work to prepare Blast Furnace No. 3 for restart once market conditions allow
ArcelorMittal Poland has begun work to prepare Blast Furnace No. 3 for restart once market conditions allow. The total cost of the project is nearly PLN 60 million. The installation was shut down in September of last year due to difficult market conditions. “We have started work on Blast Furnace No»»»
UAE says daily life continues as normal amid developments
Abu Dhabi: Daily life across the UAE continues as normal, with a strong sense of national unity and coordinated preparedness guiding the country’s response to the current developments, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), sai»»»
Iran conflict: UAE affirms right to self-defence amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has said the UAE retains its full and inherent right to self-defence, stressing that the country’s position on recent developments is based on clear and firm principles. Speaking at the UAE Government’s media briefing, she»»»
Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
One of Italy's most notorious and ruthless Mafia bosses, Benedetto Santapaola, believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992, has died in prison aged 87. "Nitto" Santapaola was caught after years on the run in 1993, and spent more than 30 year»»»
Over 400 homeless children identified in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 - | 24.KG
Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan identified more than 400 homeless children last year, Deputy Interior Minister Oktyabr Urmanbetov said during a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, Interior Ministry officers conducted »»»
Indian PM expresses gratitude to Amir for care, attention Qatar provides to Indian community
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the Republic of India HE Narendra Modi. At the beginning of the call, His Highness the Amir reassured the Prime Minister about the situation of the Indian community res»»»
Trump claims US can wage war ‘forever’
The US is prepared to fight a war “forever” with its “virtually unlimited” ammunition stockpiles, President Donald Trump has claimed. Military observers have identified munitions availability – particularly air defense missiles – as a limiting factor in the ongoing US-Israeli campaign aimed at topp»»»
We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
British citizens currently stuck in the Middle East have told the BBC there has been a lack of information about available routes to travel home as Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region continue. Teigan McFadden's flight home from Dubai on Tuesday was cancelled and the 21-year-old says she i»»»