BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- European Commission (EC) Chief Ursula Von der Leyen on Sunday discussed key regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to support stability at both the regional and global levels.The discussions took place during a phone call described by von der Leyen a»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the council meeting on Monday, as part of the ongoing monitoring of current developments. The council listened to a num»»»

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Club Champions League semi-finals were adjourned until further notice, the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) said on Sunday.In a statement, the federation added that the move came in light of these current conditions and security developments in the region, »»»

BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday evening called for maximum restraint, protection of civilians and full respect of international law, including the principles of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law, considering the rapid developments in Iran and the»»»

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»»»

MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump condemned during a phone call Sunday with the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Iranian aggression that targeted Bahraini territories.He affirmed the US support and solidarity with Bahrain and its readiness to provide all forms of assi»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has "capability to go far longer" than the four to five weeks he projected during media interviews one day earlier. "We have capability to go far longer than that. We'll do it," Trump said at an event i»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres. During the call, the UN Secretary-General condemned the recent attacks on the State of Qatar, describing them as a violation»»»

Manama: Bahrain National Communication Center announced that the Bahrain Defense Force's missile and air defense systems successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the total number of hostile attacks reaching 70 missiles and 5»»»

Chet Hanks, the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, remains stranded in Colombia after encountering travel complications while attempting to return to the United States on his Greek passport. Hanks, 35, who holds Greek citizenship through his mother’s heritage, opted to travel using his Greek »»»

1 of 5 | Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice for the first day of the trial against Associated Newspapers Ltd. in London on January 19. Harry gave his evidence, and the case itself is expected to last nine weeks. Other claimants include Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE António Guterres. During the call, the UN Secretary-General condemned the recent attacks on the State of Qatar, describing them as a violation of the country»»»

Dubai: The US Embassy in Jordan has been temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional tensions, according to a security alert issued by the US State Department’s Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme (STEP). Registered users of the programme received an email notificatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Elmedin Konakovic. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalat»»»

Doha: Qatar University announced the extension of remote work starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice, according to an official statement. The university said the decision follows updates issued by the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers and applies to academic and adminis»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RT Arabic has evacuated its office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, after a nearby airstrike, the channel reported on Monday. There were no immediate reports of casualties among its staff. Branch chief Hami Hamedi has shared several videos showing a building which he said had just been destroyed nex»»»

Washington is interested in striking a peace deal with Russia rather than escalating the Ukraine conflict, political scientist Alexander Asafov, member of the Russian Association of Political Consultants, tells Sputnik. Russia has already presented its own proposals: the objectives of the special m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) announced on Monday the temporary closure of its Customer Services Center at Al Hilal Branch, effective from Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice, in line with national safety guidelines and to ensure the safety of cust»»»

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»»»

A man who escaped from a guarded hospital ward in Thessaloniki on Clean Monday was sentenced to six months in prison by a local court, authorities said. The 47-year-old had been detained under a warrant after allegedly violating restrictive conditions tied to a previous release. He had been serving»»»

The US is very shrewd and focused on making a deal, Bureau of Military-Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik while commenting on the US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine. "The only area where one can currently engage with the Americans is the question of the economic benefits—or lack»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has stressed the importance of remaining indoors during exceptional circumstances as a key precautionary measure to safeguard public safety and reduce potential risks. In guidelines shared on its official X platform, the Ministry stated that staying at ho»»»

Dubai: Visitors to Dubai Mall were in for a surprise on Monday evening as UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the world’s largest shopping destination, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy P»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that it continues to operate a full range of emergency and routine services across its hospital network. The Corporation said that all outpatient clinics are running as scheduled, adding that patients who wish to reschedule an existing outpatient appo»»»

Doha Qatar's Ministry of Interior has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure to reduce»»»

“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»»»

Argentinian President Javier Milei reacts during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires, on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 2 (UPI) -- Argentine President Jav»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (CGB) announced that, in follow-up to the statement issued regarding remote work, it has been decided to extend the implementation of the remote work system for all employees in all ministries, other government agencies, public author»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Qatar's Ministry of Interior has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure to reduc»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) in New Delhi, India, on Monday. Photo by Harish Tyagi/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- Canada and India agreed on several deals Monday including a 10-year nuclear energy deal and a goal to reach $50 billion in tra»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have announced that trucks will be permitted to use all roads across Dubai around the clock until Wednesday evening, Mar 4. The measure aims to support the logistics sector and ensure smooth flow of supply chains acro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from the Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodríguez. At the beginning of the call, HE the Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela inquired about the situation i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the President of the Republic of Kosovo, HE Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu. During the call, HE the President of the Republic of Kosovo inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian ag»»»

On the occasion of Bulgaria’s National Day, the facade of Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) was illuminated in the colours of the Bulgarian tricolour on Monday. The facade will remain lit in white, green and red on Tuesday evening as well. On March 3, Bulgaria will mark 148 years since its Liberation fro»»»

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»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, on Monday, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to economic reform and warning of the mounting economic costs of ongoing regional tensions, including an estimated $10bn loss in Suez Canal Authority revenues in recen»»»

Escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday as the Lebanese government announced a ban on any security or military activity by the group, limiting its role to political engagement only. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo was closely monitoring what he d»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for Israel to re-open border crossings into Gaza to allow aid to flow into the war-ravaged territory, his spokesman said. "Israeli authorities have closed all crossings, including Rafah, and have suspended humanitarian movements in and near areas »»»

Loud explosions were heard in Beirut on Monday evening, as Lebanese state media reported strikes on the capital's southern suburbs after the Israeli military said it struck 70 Hezbollah targets. AFP journalists heard loud blasts in the city. The state-run National News Agency said "enemy warplanes »»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from President of the Swiss Confederation HE Guy Parmelin. During the call, HE the President of the Swiss Confederation inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian attacks, voicing »»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Monday that he wants the American aircraft stationed at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to leave Bulgaria. He was speaking to journalists during a protest organized by the party under the slogan "United for Peace in Bulgaria", which took place in front of t»»»

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»»»

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a phone call Monday from Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif, during which the Pakistani leader strongly condemned the brazen Iranian attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory.During the call»»»