Weather forecast: Partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures expected across UAE on Saturday
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy weather with a gradual rise in temperatures on Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), with humidity likely to increase overnight and into Sunday morning across some inland areas. In its daily weather bulletin, t»»»
US‑Israeli war on Iran Day 7 recap: What UAE residents need to know
UAE air defences intercept missiles and dronesThe UAE Ministry of Defence reported that air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones on March 6. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, a total of 205 missiles and 1,184 drones have been detected, with most successfully dest»»»
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to reduce sharply the annual licence fee for their national broadcaster. The fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has already been cut in recent years but currently costs 335 Swiss francs (£320; $435) per household a year. That is hi»»»
FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks - UPI.com
The FBI is investigating a breach into unclassified but significant networks that may have granted access to information about ongoing investigations and persons of interest. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating what it calls a "su»»»
This is Iran’s plan to escape the fate of collapse – Ya Libnan
Share: Combined photo of U.S. President Donald Trump and former slain Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei . Trump is insisting on a role in naming Khamanei’s successor and today called on Iran to surrender unconditionally. Experts suggest that if the conflict turns into a prolonged war of»»»
US military bases in the Middle East: The Gulf network targeted by Iran
US aggression against Iran would have been impossible without US military bases on the territories of the Gulf monarchies. These bases serve as the key footholds for deploying America’s offensive capabilities. US military presence in the region has long been a strategic cornerstone of American poli»»»
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has developed into a high-tech conflict. Swarms of spy and killer drones have set the skies of Ukraine abuzz, and uncrewed boats have crippled the Russian navy in the Black Sea. Now, Ukraine has embarked on a massive programme to d»»»
Why AI in education still needs human judgement
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of classrooms faster than many people realise. From tools that recommend learning resources to systems that flag student performance, AI is increasingly used to support teaching and learning. When used well, it can save time, personalise learning, and help e»»»
AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
An unprecedented wave of AI-generated misinformation about the US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with growing access to generative AI technology, experts have told BBC Verify. Our analysis has found numerous examples of AI-generated videos and fabricated satellite imager»»»
Lebanon ends visa-free entry for Iranians, amid calls for ending ties with Iran and expelling its ambassador – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo- Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani was appointed as Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon in February 2026 . He also served in Lebanon from 2005 to 2009 Following the discovery of Iran Revolutionary Guard members in Lebanon, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam called during the March 5th cabinet meeting fo»»»
Impeachment talk against chief justice threatens rule of law - UPI.com
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae arrives for work at the court in Seoul, South Korea, 22 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA March 5 (Asia Today) -- Moves by South Korea's ruling party to discuss the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae risk undermining the authority»»»
Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran - UPI.com
Russia is reportedly giving the Iranian regime intelligence on the location of American assets in the Middle East region as the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran continues into its second week. Photo by Hossein Esmaeil/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Russia is helping Iran by giving it intellig»»»
Will UAE insurance premiums rise if Iran-US conflict escalates further?
Dubai: As tensions in the Gulf raise concerns about shipping disruptions, airspace closures and higher business costs, many UAE residents are asking a practical question: could the conflict eventually affect insurance prices. Regional instability can influence financial markets, trade routes and ec»»»
Global trade’s lifelines: 6 shipping lanes that keep the world economy moving
Global shipping lanes are the lifelines of international commerce. They carry vast amounts of goods, energy, and raw materials. Disruptions in one can cascade worldwide, affecting energy security, inflation, and supply chains. Also In This Package Cheap insurance to crush Iran's oil chokehold: Trum»»»
Near-total halt of shipping through Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy markets
Damascus, March. 7 (SANA) Shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of global energy supplies, has nearly come to a complete halt for the sixth consecutive day since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran, causing major disruption in global energy markets. »»»
US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service
Former US presidents, celebrities and thousands of members of the public have gathered to honour civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month. Former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who spoke at a memorial service in Chicago for the activ»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Swedish Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden HE Maria Malmer Stenergard. During the call, the two sides discussed developments related to the mil»»»
CEO of Qatar Media Corporation participates in extraordinary meeting of GCC Information Undersecretaries
Doha: CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the extraordinary meeting of the undersecretaries of ministries of information of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held on Friday via videoconferencing. The meeting discussed a numb»»»
GCO debunks Qatar fake "shelter location" links circulating on WhatsApp
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has issued a public advisory warning residents against a fraudulent WhatsApp message currently being circulated across the country. In its statement, GCO said that there was a false WhatsApp message circulating and attributed to the Ministry o»»»
Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The US president who likes to keep the world guessing about his endgame in Iran is now telling the world what he wants. In a war widely described as his "war of choice", Donald Trump says he also wants to choose who will rule Iran now that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and dozens of ot»»»
This speech started the Cold War – and still haunts the world 80 years on
Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, one of the most famous leaders of World War Two delivered a fairly short but stern message which helped lock humanity into a future of open-ended and high-risk Cold War. That was the essence of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s Fulton Speech (if w»»»
Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand has ended its partnership with Netflix, it has been announced. As ever was launched by Meghan last year and supported financially by the streaming giant, in a separate deal to that of her TV content. On Friday, both As ever and Netflix released statements con»»»
Rep. Tony Gonzales pulls out of re-election race amid affair controversy - UPI.com
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, ended his campaign for re-election after the three-term Congressman admitted to an extramarital affair this week that he had been denying for months. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced on Friday tha»»»
Qatar Airways says to operate limited relief corridor from Doha
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, the national carried, said that, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on 07 March, departing Hamad International Airport to the following airp»»»
HIA confirms operation of limited number of flights for evacuation of stranded passengers, air cargo operations
DOHA: In follow-up to the statement issued by the Civil Aviation Authority regarding the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, Hamad International Airport (HIA) confirms the operation of a limited number of flights solely for the evacuation of stranded passengers and air cargo»»»
IRGC Announces Full Success in 22nd Missile Wave of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the successful launch of the 22nd wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Friday morning. The IRGC’s public relations department stated that the 22nd wave of Operation True Promise 4 was launched on Friday morning with the code phrase “Ya Hussein bin»»»
Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced plans to operate a limited number of repatriation flights on March 7 (Saturday), from Hamad International Airport after receiving temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor. The airline said the flights will»»»
New cache of Epstein files released Friday with Trump accusations - UPI.com
The Department of Justice on Friday released a small cache of new documents related to deceased sex predator, some of which include investigative documents related to an uncorroborated report on President Donald Trump, that it said had been held back from release because they were thought to be dup»»»
Defence ministry announces interception of 9 drones
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected to a series of drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran, involving 10 drones, from dawn until early evening. The armed forces successfully intercepted nine drones, while one drone targeted an uninhabited are»»»
MoI calls on public to report any 'unusual, suspicious behavior related to the current developments'
The Ministry of Interior called on citizens, residents, and visitors to report any unusual or suspicious behaviour related to the current developments, whether observed in public surroundings or noticed in content circulating or being monitored across various platforms that may incite public concer»»»
Hamad International Airport confirms limited flights for stranded passenger evacuations, air cargo operations
Doha, Qatar: In follow-up to the statement issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority regarding the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, Hamad International Airport said it confirms the operation of a limited number of flights solely for the evacuation of stranded passeng»»»
Qatar intercepts 9 drones, 1 struck uninhabited area: MoD
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Defense has announced that the country was subjected to waves of attacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran involving (10) drones, starting from dawn on Friday until early evening today. “Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted (9) drones, while one »»»
Middle East crisis boosts energy opportunities for Argentina - UPI.com
Brent Crude oil was trading at about $93 Friday as prices continue to rise largely because of oil tanker disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The military escalation in the Middle East has shaken global energy markets and put Latin America on a»»»
Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisis
The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump implied regime change in the country "will be just a question of time". Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday,»»»
Heavily foggy weather Friday night and early Saturday morning
Tunis, March 6 (TAP) – The weather on Friday night and early on Saturday morning weather will be locally foggy in northern and eastern regions, with particularly dense fog along coastal areas and lowlands, reducing visibility to below 500 meters.The...»»»
UAE President visits patients injured amid regional unrest
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visited patients receiving treatment at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, where individuals injured during recent regional tensions are undergoing medical care. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed checked on the condition of the patient»»»
CAA announces partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar
Doha: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, through designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity, in full coordination with the Qatari Armed Forces and the relevant authorities in the State»»»
Saudia restarts limited flights between Saudi Arabia And Dubai
Dubai: Saudia has announced the partial resumption of its operations to and from Dubai, starting Saturday, March 7, according to an update issued by the airline. In the first phase, the airline will operate a limited number of flights between Saudi Arabia and Dubai, with a gradual increase in servi»»»
Saudia to partially resume services to and from Dubai on Saturday
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia announced it is partially resuming its operational activities to and from Dubai starting Saturday, March 7. Saudia, in an update, said it will be operating the following flights: Departure Flights -SV596 (Riyadh to Dubai) -SV588 (Je»»»
Cuba closes embassy in Ecuador after diplomats expelled - UPI.com
People hold Ecuadorian and Cuban flags during a demonstration outside the Cuban Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on Wednesday. The government of Ecuador declared Cuban Ambassador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff "persona non grata'" and ordered them to leave the country, while also withdrawing »»»
Global warming trend has accelerated for first time - UPI.com
The Earth has warmed faster since 2015 than it did between 1970 and 2015, an analysis shows. An analysis of global temperatures shows that the rate of warming has increased over the last 10 years. Figure courtesy of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research March 6 (UPI) -- Researchers have det»»»
Guterres warns Middle East conflict could spiral out of control
New York, March 6 (SANA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East risks spiraling out of control, urging all parties to halt the fighting and return to diplomacy. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Guterres condemned unlawful att»»»
Safe-haven assets draw global inflows amid rising Middle East risks
Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Global financial markets are witnessing a shift toward safer assets as investors reassess geopolitical risks following the escalation of military conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other since Feb. 28. Investment funds have begun red»»»
Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones 06-03-2026 21:08 PM The Islamic Resistance continue»»»
Protesters in Sofia Call for Peace, Demand Defence Minister’s Resignation
People protested in front of the Defence Ministry in Sofia on Friday demanding peace and insisting that Bulgaria should not be drawn into wars. The demonstration proceeded under the slogan “Today our sky, tomorrow our children. Say no to war over Bulgaria!” It was organized by the Bulgaria Can part»»»
France calls for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Al-Jadeed TV reported that a French initiative was proposed overnight, leading to communication between Baabda Palace and Ain al-Tineh. The initiative reportedly includes a proposal for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The channel’s sources indicated tha»»»
U.S. Customs and Border Protection argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds - UPI.com
Cargo shipping containers sit at Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, N.J., in April. Customs and Border Protection argued that it can't comply with a court order to refund illegal tariffs. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protec»»»
Oil prices surge to highest level in two years
Washington, March 6 (SANA) – Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, reaching their highest levels in two years amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose above $»»»
Qatar sends fifth identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York: The State of Qatar has sent a fifth identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March HE Michael Waltz, regarding »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Sta»»»