1 of 2 | During a press conference on Monday morning, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said there are not U.S. troops on the ground in Iran but did not rule out sending ground forces to war. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- More than 550 people have been killed in the»»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) approved, on Monday, the results of the rotation draw for membership of regional councils and the rotation of presidencies of local and regional councils for the period...»»»

A long lost painting by Rembrandt has been rediscovered and authenticated by experts, after its whereabouts were unknown for decades. Rembrandt's Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, from 1633, was excluded from a list of the Dutch master's works in 1960, and disappeared after being sold to a private»»»

Two unmanned aerial vehicles headed towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Monday were intercepted in time, a Cypriot government spokesperson has said. It comes after a drone hit the British base overnight on Sunday with no casualties and "minimal damage". On Monday, employees received a message warning»»»

“Mosaic defense is a long-standing Iranian strategy, adopted in the 2000s amid the US occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq and the onset of the first crisis around Iran’s nuclear program,” says veteran Russian military observer Yury Lyamin. “Iran understood that, given US superiority in air power, in»»»

The United States' war on Iran was being looked at by authorities as a possible motivation for a deadly shooting outside a bar in the Texas capital on Sunday that left two people dead and 14 injured, three of them seriously. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 2 (UPI) -- The FBI is actively loo»»»

Dubai: While the GCC airspace remains largely closed with partial resumption of some flights in UAE, road transport has emerged as a promising means of travel for those who wish to fly home. Bus transfers from Sharjah to Muscat are currently being arranged by Oman-based airlines Salam Air and Oman »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a phone call from the Prime Minister of Hungary, HE Viktor Orban, during which the Hungarian leader expressed solidarity with Doha. At the start of the call, HE Orban conveyed Hungary's support for Qatar and condemned the Irania»»»

Dubai: Several Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warnings, marking a sharp escalation in the widening regional conflict. Plumes of smoke were seen rising over Hezbollah-controlled areas after Israel launched attacks in response to missile and drone launches by the Iran-»»»

In attacking Iran and killing the regime's supreme leader, US President Donald Trump has made an enormous bet: that he can succeed where past presidents have failed by using American military force to reshape the Middle East. Trump will claim a generational victory if the US succeeds in fully destr»»»

US actor Michael B Jordan has scored a surprise win at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving him a surge of momentum in the final weeks before the Oscars. He was named best actor for his role in vampire horror Sinners, which also scored the top prize of the nigh»»»

India and Canada have announced a host of agreements, including a 10-year nuclear energy deal, after their prime ministers met in Delhi to reset ties that plummeted due to diplomatic tensions. Narendra Modi and Mark Carney also struck agreement in areas such as technology, critical minerals, space,»»»

Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson appears during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago in August 2024. Jackson's body will like in state Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Columbia, S.C. File Photo by Matt Marton/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Civil ri»»»

BusinessIranWill Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?Ashutosh PandeyOil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge. https://p.dw.com/»»»

The Progressive Bulgaria coalition, featuring Rumen Radev, was registered for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections that will take on April 19, the former president (2017–2026) said on Facebook on Monday. "Progressive Bulgaria is the answer to Bulgarians’ expectations for dismantling the oligar»»»

Residents of Vidin Monday held a protest outside the headquarters of Electrohold, the energy distribution company in Western Bulgaria, to voice their concerns about high electricity bills. Protesters threw eggs at the building of the energy distribution company, while the local administration told »»»

Lebanese civilians fled from the country's south and Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, seeking refuge in schools in Lebanon's capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 31 people »»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – The Board of Chartered Accountants of Tunisia (OECT) is launching a new web portal and upgrading its governance framework. During a meeting held on Saturday, February 28, members endorsed the flagship reform, part of a...»»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced that it will begin operating a limited number of flights starting on the evening of March 2, as part of a gradual resumption of services following recent regional developments. The airline said priority will be given to customers with earlier bookings, noting that thos»»»

Dubai: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the »»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports has confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin on the evening of March 2. According to a statement carried by the Government of Dubai Media Office, a small number of flights will be permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central -»»»

Türkiye and Iran have mutually suspended day-trip crossings at their border, Türkiye's trade minister said Monday as Israeli-US strikes continued to pound the Islamic Republic. "Same-day passenger crossings at all three customs gates have been mutually suspended," Trade Minister Omer Bolat wrote on»»»

The US should assassinate those who come to power in Iran if they remain hostile toward American interests, according to veteran war hawk Senator Lindsey Graham. The targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials was the opening part of a US-Israeli reg»»»

Three US fighter jets have been downed over Kuwait in "an apparent friendly fire incident" while flying in support of the US-Israeli hostilities with Iran, US Central Command (Centcom) says. The F-15 jets were were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences", officials announced in a statement o»»»

Israel's military has said it has struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after the Iranian-backed Shia group said it launched rockets and drones at the Israeli city of Haifa to avenge the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lebanon's health ministry said 31 people were killed by »»»

Dubai: As tensions continue across parts of the Middle East, residents and expatriates in Dubai has highlighted that daily life in the emirate remains calm and uninterrupted, a reflection of strong leadership, preparedness, and a united community. In a recent video shared by Dubai Civility, various»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the signing, in an online format, of an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and capital, a»»»

Former President Rumen Radev has officially registered a new political coalition, “Progressive Bulgaria,” to participate in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, the Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed on Monday. The registration was completed just before 3:00 p.m., with »»»

Poland’s economy slightly accelerated at the end of 2025. In the fourth quarter, GDP grew by 4.0% y/y, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter, and increased by 1.0% quarter-on-quarter, in line with preliminary estimates from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). Investments rose by 4.7% y/y, private »»»

Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, Mohammad Pakpour, and several other senior figures in Iran’s leadership have been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Their deaths mark a seismic moment in the region: never before has Washington been accused of directly killing a sitting, internat»»»

People in Iran have been describing their experiences as Israel and the US continue to bomb targets across the country. The attacks began on Saturday morning with the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shocking supporters and opponents. Since then, military and strategic sites»»»

During Ramadan, mosques across the UAE witness a noticeable surge in activity, particularly during prayer times, as worshippers gather in large numbers. With this increase, however, comes a recurring challenge — improper parking around prayer areas that disrupts traffic flow and creates unnecessary»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the continuation of its safe home delivery service for medications in cooperation with Qatar Post. The service is available to all patients, including citizens and residents, ensuring convenient access to prescribed medications without the need to»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued an official notice to importers and manufacturers that, starting January 1, 2025, an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has come into effect in the country. The regulations were establi»»»

It was 4 am and there was no reason for me to wake up and check my phone, but I did. I was visiting the US for the first time in my life. I had never done so before, partly because financial reasons aside, the thought of always being halfway across the world made me slightly anxious. A 14-hour flig»»»

A judge and a prosecutor have been appointed as deputy justice ministers, the Justice Ministry said in a press release on Monday. Judge Andrey Georgiev and prosecutor Georgi Balkov were appointed by an order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov dated March 2 and will join the team of caretaker»»»

Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe. European natural gas prices rocketed more than 50 percent after Qatar's state-run energy firm said it had halted liquefied natural gas production followin»»»

Skopje, 26 February 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday the portfolio of technological-industrial development zones contains 17 investments worth nearly EUR 650 million and set to open 5,000 jobs. "The investments, some already launched while others in negotiating stage, ar»»»

Skopje, 27 February 2026 (MIA) - The Economic-Social Council (ESC) will hold a session on Monday, Minister of Economy and Labor Besar Durmishi told MIA, adding that the average consumer basket drafted by the Government would be on its agenda. "The average consumer basket was on the ESC agenda the l»»»

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said that crises reveal the true intentions of different groups towards the Gulf states and their societies, in a post on X. He wrote that solidarity should not be expected from groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood and their allies, or from i»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, 7,711 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were recorded for a week from February 23 to March 1. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance told 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, the incidence rate h»»»

Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adilet Orozbekov, held an operational meeting with the heads of law enforcement, security, and other relevant agencies in connection with the escalating situation in the Middle East. The presidential administration reported. The meeting part»»»

New statistics from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) Annual Report 2025 reveal that 82 cases for fraud and related financial crime cases affecting the EU budget in Bulgaria were opened last year and the estimated damage from those stands at EUR 702 million. The report is available on »»»

The Ministry of Tourism said in a press release on Monday that it maintains constant contact with tour operators operating in the Middle East, as well as with Bulgarian diplomatic and consular representations on the ground, and monitors the development of the Middle East conflict in real time. Acco»»»

Dubai Police, represented by Hatta Police Station, has launched a series of field awareness initiatives targeting delivery motorcycle riders as part of the traffic safety campaign, “Your lives matter, your safety is our goal.” The initiative aims to enhance traffic awareness among riders and encour»»»

As prayer times approach, mosques across Sharjah welcome worshippers seeking moments of spiritual reflection, while many homes are temporarily left unoccupied. Authorities warn that these short periods of absence may be exploited by individuals who do not respect the sanctity of private property, e»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Vladimir Putin, President of the friendly Russian Federation. At the beginning of the call, the Russian President expressed Russia’s solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of Iranian aggression,»»»

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia Ulukbek Maripov reported that the diplomatic mission is working in an enhanced mode due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. He stated that, at the direction of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the safety of citizens of Kyrgyz»»»

An operational headquarters meeting on the demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border and efforts to combat smuggling was held in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was chaired by the head of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdikarim Alimbaev, and the Presidential Plenipotentiary»»»