Kuna 3m

UK: suspected drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus

LONDON, March 2 (KUNA) -- A Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" late Sunday, with no any casualties reported, said the UK Ministry of Defense.In a statement, the ministry revealed, "Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base h»»»

UPI 4m

House committee releases Clinton deposition videos - UPI.com

A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»

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BBC 1h

Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time

British Columbia will adopt year-round daylight saving time, the western Canadian province has announced. The coming one-hour clock change on 8 March 2026 will be the last one for the province, meaning the next time change scheduled for 1 November will be eliminated as British Columbia (BC) transit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michael Waltz regar»»»

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Kuna 1h

Trump: US intends to continue assault on Iran for four to five weeks

WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military intends to maintain combat operations against Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary.In a phone interview with the New York Times, President Trump insisted the Pentagon retained plenty of forces, missiles and»»»

UPI 1h

Flood risk to accompany rounds of severe weather in central U.S. through Sunday - UPI.com

Much-needed rain drenching large parts of the central United States over the next week will bring relief to areas that have struggled with drought since autumn. However, the beneficial rain may also trigger flooding in some communities. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will unfold as a ser»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil shipping, insurance costs spike as Hormuz tensions test UAE trade routes

Dubai: Oil freight rates are surging and maritime traffic is stalling around the Strait of Hormuz, putting the UAE at the center of a rapidly escalating disruption to global energy and trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

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BBC 2h

Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will touch down on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia — the next stop on his Indo-Pacific tour aimed at shoring up investment in Canada and building new trade alliances. On the agenda is a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a leader with whom Carney shares much commo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory

New York: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz regar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump's 4 objectives in Iran explained

US President Donald Trump has issued a statement from the White House outlining four clear objectives for the ongoing US military operation against Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026). It was Trump's first public statement since the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" on Saturday. Also In This Package Trump»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Israel army says 'struck and dismantled' Iran's state broadcaster HQ

Israel's military said it "struck and dismantled" the headquarters of Iran's state radio and television broadcaster, as it pressed on with its campaign against the Islamic republic. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled the Iranian terrorist regime's communications centre"»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries sustained in US, Israeli attack, report – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The wife of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after her husband was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to Iranian state television. In a post on the social platform X Monday morning»»»

UPI 2h

Apple introduces updated budget iPhone 17e - UPI.com

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e on Monday, the budget phone in its iPhone 17 line-up, with an upgraded camera, faster chips and MagSafe to more easily snap chargers and accessories onto the back of the phone. Photo courtesy of Apple March 2 (UPI) -- Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 17e, the budg»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump mulls ground troops, cites 4 objectives: The latest on US-Iran war

President Donald Trump said US strikes were the "last, best chance" to stop Iran building a nuclear bomb, as the war raged through a third day and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Here are the latest developments: Iran 'will burn any ship' passing through HormuzA general in Iran's Revo»»»

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BBC 3h

'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

When Will Bailey stepped off a plane in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was supposed to mark a new chapter in his life. The fitness influencer from the UK had made the trip with the intention of relocating his coaching business there and securing residency. But within 24 hours of h»»»

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Kuna 3h

Jordan summons Iranian embassy charge dآ’affaires over aggressions

AMMAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the charge dآ’affaires of the Iranian embassy in Amman on Sunday and delivered a strongly worded protest message to his government over attacks on Jordanian territory and other Arab countries.In a press statement, the ministry's spoke»»»

Kuna 4h

Egypt's Pres. warns against impacts of closing Strait of Hormuz

CAIRO, March 1 (KUNA) -- Egypt's President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi affirmed on Sunday his country's rejection of any attack against any state, warding against the repercussions of shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and the continuation of this war.Al-Sisi made the statement during the Iftar (fast-break»»»

RT 4h

Oil tanker attacked off coast of US ally (VIDEO)

A crew member has been killed in an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, local media reported on Monday, citing the Defense Ministry. The vessel is the third to be targeted in the region since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Massive bombing strikes on Iran began on Saturday, k»»»

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BBC 5h

What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?

The US and Israel have said they have air superiority over parts of Iran, allowing their jets to strike targets at will. They have also displayed a kind of intelligence superiority, a dominance which has allowed them to find and kill multiple Iranian leaders. But what is the strategy behind this? O»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Lebanese state bans Hezbollah military activities amid Israeli attacks

Lebanon's government on Monday took the unprecedented step of banning Hezbollah's military and security activity, prompting the Iran-backed group to lash out at the decision. Hezbollah is represented in both the government and parliament, and the move came hours after it announced it had launched r»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Kuwait mourns navy staff sergeant killed on duty

Dubai: Kuwait’s General Staff of the Armed Forces on Monday announced the death of Staff Sergeant Waleed Majeed Suleiman, a member of the Kuwaiti Army’s naval force, who was killed in the line of duty while carrying out national military tasks. In a statement, the General Staff said the soldier had»»»

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Sputnik 6h

US Can’t Bully and Bomb Iran Into Submission If Its Leaders Don’t Let It - Experts

“It must be understood that Iran is not Venezuela, Iran is not Israel,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on the risks Tehran faces negotiating with Washington, given that the US and Israel have attacked twice in the middle of negotiations in le»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Trump lists 'clear' Iran war objectives as conflict spreads

Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday sought to counter criticism that his war on Iran lacked clear purpose, listing four explicit goals including ensuring the country never obtained a nuclear weapon. He said the strikes were the "last, best chance" to hit Iran, an arch foe of the United Sta»»»

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BBC 6h

Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position

Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies", putting him at odds with President Trump over the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In his first statement to Parliament since the strikes, Sir Keir defended his decision not to permit the use of U»»»

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BBC 6h

France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

France is to boost its nuclear arsenal and extend the deterrent to cover other European countries, in a major development of its nuclear defence policy. In a speech in Brittany, President Emmanuel Macron explained the changes as the response to an increasingly unstable strategic environment. "The n»»»

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Kuna 6h

Saudi Crown Prince, Russia pres. mull regional escalation

JEDDAH, March 2 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the latest regional situation over the phone on Monday.During the phone conversation, they tackled the regional developments amid the extremely dangerous militar»»»

Daily News Egypt 7h

Iran vows prolonged conflict as U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify

Iranian officials said Monday that Tehran had prepared for a prolonged confrontation and would continue targeting U.S. bases across the region, as fighting with the United States and Israel entered its third day and expanded across multiple fronts. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Larissa, Drama prison drone deliveries thwarted

Authorities at two Greek prisons foiled attempts to smuggle mobile phones and other contraband into their facilities using drones over the weekend. At the Drama prison in northern Greece, a security guard early Saturday spotted an unmanned aerial vehicle approaching the yard while inmates were outs»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities, to arrest violators immediately – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah launched an attack against it © IBRAHIM AMRO / AFP Lebanon’s government has finally decided on an “immediate ban” of Iran-backed Hezbollah’s military and security activity, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Monday, in an unprecedented mov»»»

Naharnet 7h

51 killed in Lebanon as Israel vows 'severe blow' to Hezbollah

Israel struck Lebanon on Monday as Iranian counterattacks hit Gulf states and a British base in Cyprus. International gas prices rose and shares went down. Several strikes hit south and east Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli evacuation warnings. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad's arm»»»

Gulf News 7h

Dubai Police alert residents to new rental scam online

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent rental advertisements circulating on social media and online platforms, where scammers lure victims with apartments offered at prices far below market rates. The warning was issued by the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Crimi»»»

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UPI 7h

Paramount+, HBO Max will become one streaming service with merger - UPI.com

HBO Max will be merged into Paramount+ once the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance is approved. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Paramount will combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into one streaming service if the merger of Paramount Skydance and Wa»»»

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Business-review 7h

Schneider Electric completes Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program, setting stage for next chapter

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program. Over the past five years, the Group has reported measurable progress across climate, social, and governance»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Israeli media: Sirens were sounded in Kiryat Shmona over drone launches from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens were sounded in Kiryat Shmona over drone launches from Lebanon 02-03-2026 19:17 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli me»»»

Al Manar 7h

Israeli air raid targets Aita Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raid targets Aita Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 02-03-2026 17:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: Si»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

President Iotova Urges Talks as Middle East Conflict Escalates

President Iliana Iotova said Monday that the conflict in the Middle East could not be resolved by military action and urged talks. She added there was no immediate threat to Bulgaria’s national security and that the priority was getting Bulgarian citizens out once affected countries reopen their ai»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Trump Says He Ordered Iran Strikes to Thwart Tehran’s Nuclear, Missile Programs

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered the attack on Iran to thwart Tehran's nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that he said was growing rapidly. Trump offered his most extensive comments about the war beyond two video messages and a series of brief phone interview»»»

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RT 7h

Russian agents raid Ukraine-linked terrorist and fraud networks (VIDEO)

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has shut down more than 100 illegal communication channels used by Ukrainian intelligence services to entrap Russian citizens in “sabotage and terrorist activities,” the agency said in a statement on Monday. The channels were also allegedly used to distrib»»»

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UPI 7h

Panama seeks new backing to reinforce canal neutrality - UPI.com

The Disney Adventure cruise ship on on February 2 became the largest passenger vessel by capacity and gross tonnage to transit the Panama Canal, the canal administration reported. Photo by Bienvenido Velasco/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- The government of Panama has launched a diplomatic push to expand inte»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

President Iotova Meets Security Services Over Middle East Conflict, Authorities Report No Direct Threat to Bulgaria

President Iliana Iotova held a meeting to assess the risks to Bulgaria’s national security and the measures undertaken in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, the head of State's press secretariat said on Monday. Taking part in the meeting were caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryano»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Sending US Troops into Iran

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks. The 79-year-old Republican has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran starting»»»

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RT 8h

‘Please respect office hours’: EU’s von der Leyen ridiculed over response to Iran crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has drawn mockery for her response to the Iran crisis after announcing that an emergency meeting on the situation can wait until after EU bureaucrats enjoy their weekend. US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader »»»

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RT 8h

Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities

The Lebanese government has outlawed all security and military activities of Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced. In a statement on Monday, Salam called for Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the state and said the Lebanese Army would immediately sta»»»

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Kuna 8h

Oman FM urges dialogue as only solution

MUSCAT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Bader Al-Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's stance, calling for an end to the US-Israeli occupation military actions against Iran and a return to dialogue and negotiations.According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the remarks cam»»»

Sputnik 8h

Prolonged Hormuz Closure Could Unleash Multi-Year Oil Price Shock – Energy Expert

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through markets, with Citi projecting Brent crude could surge to $80–$90 a barrel (bbl) this week. "According to market reports, war risk underwriters began canceling policies for strait transits hours after Operation Epic Fury launched," Dr. Tilak K»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE, US and Arab states condemn Iranian missile attacks

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, and the United States strongly condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sov»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Lebanon Can No Longer Afford Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: Why Lebanon Must Seek International Help to Disarm a Militia That Has Betrayed the Nation By: Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political Analyst, Opinion For years, Lebanon has paid a devastating price for a militia that claims to defend it—but acts on behalf of a foreign power. When loyalty shifts awa»»»

UPI 8h

Supreme Court hears case over gun rights for drug users - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in United States vs. Hemani, challenging a law barring illegal drug users from owning guns. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in a case challenging the»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council as Iran War Rages

First Lady Melania Trump is slated to chair a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, an appearance that was announced last week before the United States launched its war against Iran. Her office said the former model would "make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States a»»»

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