Washington: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»

Dubai: As US and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran’s missile force — widely assessed as the Middle East’s largest ballistic missile inventory — has moved to the centre of the conflict, shaping both retaliation and escalation risks. Defence analysts describe it as one of the region’s most varied arsen»»»

Dubai: Iranians living in Dubai say they feel protected and grateful for the UAE’s safety, even as they hope for peace back home. Iranian businessman Navid Hamedi calls the UAE “incredible.” Actor Soroush Helali says he would always choose Dubai over returning to Belgium, since he holds his passpor»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»

In an ambitious move to boost its economic landscape, Egypt has announced the development of a new seaport in Taba, South Sinai. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has issued a decree allocating a significant plot of land to the General Authority of the Red Sea Ports for this purpose. This initiative i»»»

Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their»»»

Fujairah, UAE: The authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have confirmed that the sounds heard today, March 3, 2026, in various areas of the emirate were the result of successful air defense interception operations. In a statement posted on X by the Fujairah Media Office, relevant authorities respo»»»

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities is "irreversible", as the Iran-backed movement claimed responsibility for new attacks targeting Israeli positions. Speaking to members of the Quintet -- a committee made up of the French, US, Qatar»»»

The US strikes on Iran may be the biggest story around the world, but in Texas – where voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican nominees in November's midterm congressional elections – it appears mostly to be an afterthought. At least for now. At a banquet hall in»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities is "irreversible", as the Iran-backed movement claimed responsibility for new attacks targeting Israeli positions. Speaking to members of the Quintet -- a committee made up of the French, U.S., Qatari, Saudi»»»

It is planned to ban the import of vehicles not equipped with catalytic converters to Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Adilet Belekov presented the bill at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to the bill’s initiator, catalytic conver»»»

“For us Bulgarians, March 3 is the day of freedom - a freedom we must cherish every moment, because it was won through the self-sacrifice of thousands of our own and foreign heroes who gave their lives so that Bulgaria could be free today,” Raya Nazarayan, Chair of the 51st National Assembly, wrote»»»

Bulgaria’s National Day and the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria were marked at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia, where the national flag was ceremonially raised on Tuesday. Among those attending the official ceremony were caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, caretaker »»»

"Today we pay tribute to the heroism and self-sacrifice of all those who won Bulgaria’s freedom and laid the foundations of the modern Bulgarian State. March 3 is a day of historical memory, national dignity, and responsibility toward the future," the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) wrote on»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No one has yet seen evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. The minister called the US-Israeli aggression against Iran a war and called for an immediate cessation hostilities, adding that he does not expect any sanction»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to help ease tensions in the Middle East, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Putin will certainly make and is making every effort to contribute to at least a slight defusing of tension [in the Middle East]," P»»»

Abu Dhabi – Manama, March 3 (SANA) Amazon said some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged in drone attacks, causing significant disruptions to cloud services and affecting financial institutions and other clients that rely on them.The company said restoring full o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence in Qatar has stressed its full capabilities and resources to protect and preserve the sovereignty and territory of the State of Qatar. In a statement published on X, the Ministry said that a total of 3 cruise missiles, 101 ballistic missiles, 39 drones and 2 SU-»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a working meeting with representatives of the Investment Fund Central Asia Capital. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. During the talks, the company presented a number of its projects planned for implementatio»»»

President Sadyr Japarov announced ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are unable to return home due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. According to the president, a ban on takeoffs and landings in the United Arab Emirates forced authorities to seek alternative eva»»»

Approximately 700 vehicles with foreign license plates are currently being held in impound lots, Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Oktyabr Urmanbetov said at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, the ministry continues to »»»

148 years ago, Bulgaria returned to the map of Europe, the Velichie party wrote in a social media post marking Bulgaria’s National Day. “Today we mark the most significant day in Bulgarian history,” they added. “Just as Shipka Peak has become a symbol of eternal reverence for the feat of the heroes»»»

"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to remem»»»

The Continue the Change party sent greetings to Bulgarians on the occasion of March 3rd with a Facebook post on Tuesday. "The essential question is what we do with our freedom now," the post reads. The post about the national holiday is accompanied by a quote from revolutionary Hristo Botev about f»»»

“March 3 is an eternal and imperturbable date in Bulgarian history,” BSP leader Krum Zarkov said on the occasion of Bulgaria’s National Day. His statement was published on the official BSP Facebook page. “No force can remove March 3 from the calendar or from the grateful memory of the Bulgarian peo»»»

Airstrikes by the United States and Israel have killed at least 787 people in Iran since the start of the war, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Tuesday. It offered the toll in a message on X. Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting tar»»»

Iran warned European countries on Tuesday against joining its conflict with Israel and the United States, after Germany, Britain and France said they could take "defensive action" to destroy Iran's missile-launching capabilities. "It would be an act of war. Any such act against Iran would be regard»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar House announced today, March 3, 2026, marks the full moon phase, ushering in the completion of the first half of the holy month of Ramadan. In a social media post on X, it stated that the public will be able to view the full moon throughout the night from its rising at a»»»

Dubai: Philippine schools overseas (PSOs) across the Middle East remain safe and operational despite escalating tensions involving Iran, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). The assurance has been issued as several countries in the region have heightened security measures in res»»»

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan launched Electronic Notary mobile app in pilot mode. It is currently available for download on the Play Market and will soon be available on the App Store. The mobile app can be used to perform a number of notarial acts electronically, including certification o»»»

A 36-year-old Georgian national arrested on suspicion of spying on a US naval base on the island of Crete is being held on charges of illegal stay in the country, while authorities await for evidence from Greece’s intelligence agency EYP to detain him over the main accusation. EYP is expected to se»»»

Bulgaria’s freedom, which dawned on March 3, 1878, marks the efforts, aspirations and self-sacrifice of thousands of Bulgarians during the five centuries of Ottoman rule, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told BTA. He led a thanksgiving prayer service for the Liberation of Bulgar»»»

Syria’s efforts to remain largely outside the direct line of fire in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have not spared it the consequences rippling across the region. Missile debris has fallen on scattered parts of the country, gas and electricity shorta»»»

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized Israeli forces to advance and take contr»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»

Nine dream destinations in Neamt County are on the list of those competing in the "Destination of the Year 2026" competition, according to an announcement made by President of the Neamt County Council Daniel Vasilica Harpa.The destinations cover adventure, ecumenical and historical tourism areas fr»»»

Dubai: Parkonic has activated paid parking at The Ribbon Mall in Al Hebiah First, Dubai Motor City. Visitors can park free for the first two hours, after which charges apply at Dh10 per hour. The rollout adds to Parkonic’s growing network across the city. The company recently introduced paid parkin»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, during which they discussed the serious escalation unfolding in the region and its implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the »»»

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has shared another fact check report debunking false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a infograph, GCO picked two false piece of misinformation being widely shared online. It stated that r»»»

Dubai: United States First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday, marking the first time a US First Lady has chaired the powerful 15-member body. The session focused on children and education in conflict zones and was convened as the United»»»

Dubai: Amid the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stepped up coordination with its foreign posts across the Middle East to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The DFA has noted that its embassies and consulates in the region»»»

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted a personnel rotation at the department head level. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Ministry of Con»»»

"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vassilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to reme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army took control of the Bobylevka settlement in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of the active and decisive actions of the units of the Sever (North) group, control has been established over the settlement of Bobylevka, Sumy»»»

March 3 (UPI) -- Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacuate Bahrain and Kuwait amid Tehran's continued retaliation strikes targeting U.S. assets and Israe»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers facing unexpected flight delays can now get temporary support in Dubai. Palazzo Versace Dubai has announced it is offering a complimentary stay, including breakfast, to stranded travellers. This is subject to availability and confirmation of travel status. The move comes as fl»»»

The UK is still working closely with the US, a cabinet minister has insisted, after President Donald Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was". Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said he understood the president had not been satisfied that the UK was not invo»»»

The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced the partial closure of its airspace for commercial flights until the end of March, amid widescale regional air disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East. Al Jazeera says more than 150 international flights between Pakistani cities and Middle Ea»»»