As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»

The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon informed the country that Israel had no intention of escalating hostilities as long as no attacks were launched from Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement. The message came as Lebanese authorities fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could become embroiled in ren»»»

Barclays boosted its Brent crude oil futures price forecast to around $100 per barrel on Saturday, up from $80 on Friday, after the United States and Israel bombed several sites in Iran. "Oil markets might have to face their worst fears on Monday. As things stand right now, we think Brent could hit»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, pictured at Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda in 2025, said that his country will not be dragged into "adventures" that threaten it's security and unity. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE Feb. 28 (UPI) -- BERUIT -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»

Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined the leaders of France and Germany in condemning Iran's retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28, calling on Tehran to refrain from further military action and seek a negotiated solution, PA Media reported. »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

Dubai: At least 201 people were killed and 747 wounded in coordinated US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent said Saturday evening — the first official toll since the attacks began. The humanitarian organisation said 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces were affected and that it had ente»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that remote learning will be implemented for students. Qatar University, in a statement, said that the decision to operate classes remotely was effective immediately, and came in light of the curren»»»

Kuwait City: The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday that a drone had targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in mild injuries among several operators, along with limited material damage to the Passenger Terminal (T1) amid the current regional developments. Kuwait News Ag»»»

The US and Israel have attacked Iran, hitting targets across the country. The office of Iran's supreme leader in the capital Tehran is among the targets, as well as military sites across the country. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases across the region. Several verified vi»»»

AMMAN — Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi has recently outlined the key drivers behind the bourse’s "remarkable" performance, which recently placed it among the world’s top-performing markets, ranking 13th globally and first in the region, according to Bloombe»»»

Dubai: Some of the world’s largest oil companies and leading trading houses have suspended crude and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran — and Tehran’s retaliation — rattle global energy markets. Reuters, citing four trading sources, reported that several »»»

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Israel's public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the i»»»

Authorities announced Saturday that they had dismantled a criminal network specializing in the production of fake travel documents to smuggle migrants into European Union countries. In a police operation Thursday in the Attica region, two foreign nationals, ages 42 and 44, were arrested and charged»»»

The response within Iran to the US and Israeli attacks has been deeply mixed, with scenes of panic in some areas and relief in others at the prospect of the regime's downfall. It was around 09:40 local time (06:10 GMT) when Iranians in several cities reported hearing loud explosions. Videos circula»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) stated that, in light of the current developments and in commitment to the directives of the security authorities in the country, the Al Razji event activities at Darb Al-Saai will be suspended until further notice.»»»

Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday that Iran hit Riyadh and its eastern region with strikes, warning it reserved the right to defend itself including by retaliating. Saudi Arabia “expressed its strongest condemnation of the blatant and cowardly Iranian attacks targeting the Riyadh and Eastern Province»»»

Renk Group AG plans to enter the Polish market, CEO Alexander Sagel told Der Spiegel. The Augsburg-based defense supplier intends to expand service and assembly capabilities in Poland, initially focusing on maintenance of tank gearboxes, engines, and chassis, before launching production of military»»»

Share: File- Lebanese Prime Ministe Nawaf Salam Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran. Authorities fear the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could become involv»»»

The Druzhba, or ‘Friendship’, oil pipeline is really living up to its name. All the ‘friends’ are fighting with each other. And now Hungary, worried about the EU’s slack attitude about what happens to its oil source, is saying that it’s time to deploy the army to protect it. Critics of Hungarian Pr»»»

Dubai: Flights between India and the UAE have been suspended as major Indian airlines halted services to the Middle East amid the evolving regional situation. India's biggest carrier IndiGo said, “In view of the evolving situation around Iran and the Middle East, our flight operations to and from t»»»

Airlines serving the Middle East have cancelled or diverted flights after the US and Israel launched deadly strikes on Iran. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among carriers to pare back their schedules to destinations in the Middle East, citing safety concerns. Sites in Iran includ»»»

Appeninn Plc, advised by Indotek Group, has finalized the acquisition of a Goodyear logistics center in Tarnów through its Polish subsidiary Appeninn Project-TRNW. The 56,000 sqm facility is fully leased to Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations S.A. and is located next to Goodyear’s largest European tir»»»

Poland’s latest data show rising registered unemployment at 6 percent in January, yet employment and labor force participation are also increasing. Part of the rise reflects new registration rules, while surveys confirm a modest uptick in joblessness. The labor market is mixed, with weaker demand f»»»

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Pakistani nationals in UAE advised to stay calm, follow official sources The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has urged all Pakistani nationals in the UAE to remain calm amid recent developments and avoid speculation. Officials stressed relying only on verified information f»»»

Britain said on Saturday that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and it was ready to defend its interests, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. A government source said Britain had not taken part in the strikes, and that British Prime Minister Keir Star»»»

Explosions were heard in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on February 28 after Iran launched retaliatory missiles against targets in the Persian Gulf, with preliminary reports the Al Dhafra air base was targeted, according to bnm Gulf bureau. »»»

Russia's Embassy in Tehran urged all Russian citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately if possible on February 28, warning them to stay away from military and government facilities as US and Israeli strikes continued across the Iranian capital and other cities. »»»

LONDON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) advised British nationals on Saturday against all travel to Palestine and occupied territories due to "the threat posed by escalation in the region." In a statement on X, the FCDO said, "Due to the threat posed by esc»»»

Warsaw ranked 7th globally and 2nd in Europe in the WiredScore Index, outperforming London, New York, and Paris. The ranking, covering 40 markets and 1,600 commercial buildings, highlights Warsaw’s strong digital infrastructure, network security, and technological readiness. The city scored 88% in »»»

Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have been suspended until further notice, authorities said on Saturday, as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf. Passengers have been advised not to travel to th»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has confirmed the availability of goods and products in large quantities across various retail outlets in the State, meeting consumer needs, ensuring market stability, and maintaining the normal flow of supplies. The ministry also clarified that it»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that some inbound and outbound flights at Zayed International Airport (AUH) may experience delays, diversions, or cancellations, due to the temporary closure of UAE airspace. “The safety of our passengers remains our highest priority. We are working close»»»

DOHA: Iran has targeted United States assets across the Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a huge joint attack on Iran by the US and Israel, as the region’s worst fears of being ignited in the flames of a sustained war loom. The Iranian government on Saturday confirmed its attacks on several targe»»»

Tunis, Feb 28 (TAP) - Tunisia currently ranks 5th among suppliers of packaged olive oil to the Japanese market, behind Spain, Italy, Turkey and Greece, given that Japan imports more than 50,000 tonnes of olive oil annually.Indeed, Tunisian exports...»»»

Tehran, Iran: Iran’s National Security Council has advised residents to leave the capital Tehran. Because of the situation, “you should, as far as possible and while maintaining calm, travel to other places and cities if you are able”, the country’s security body said in a statement.»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "not happy" with the way Iran was negotiating in talks with the US, but had not yet made a "final decision" on whether the US would launch military action against Tehran. His comments came as the US advised its non-emergency embassy staff to»»»

Dubai: The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has alerted Filipinos in the country to stay indoors and to seek shelter or mamad, as the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran. In an advisory, the embassy said that Israel will be under “essential activity” status wherein all educational institution»»»

Lebanese officials warned on Saturday against dragging Lebanon into the region’s conflict after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. President Joseph Aoun said that “protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and shielding it from the disasters of external conflicts is an abs»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran. Authorities fear Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict, which saw the U.S. and Israel bomb Iran on Saturday and Tehran respond with m»»»

GENEVA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Switzerland on Saturday said it was deeply alarmed by todayآ’s strikes by the United States and Israel occupation against Iran, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.In a post on its account on (X) the Swiss Federal »»»

Doha, Qatar: Air India announced on Saturday the suspension of all its flights to destinations in the Middle East due to the developing situation in parts of the region. In a travel advisory posted on X, the airline said it remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards for passenger»»»