Sputnik 3m

US Embassy in Riyadh Attacked by 2 Drones - Saudi Defense Ministry

The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, the Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry said. "The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to preliminary assessments. A small fire broke out as a result of the attack, and the embassy building sustained minor damage," the ministry »»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Irbid industry exports rise to $92m, up 18.3% in February

IRBID — Exports registered by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) rose 18.3 per cent in February to $92 million, up from $78 million in the same period of 2025, ICI President Hani Abu Hassan said on Monday.He added that ICI exports in the first two months of 2026 reached around $179 million, compar»»»

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Jordan Times 7m

QatarEnergy halts LNG production over Iran attacks — statement

DOHA — Qatar's state-run energy firm said on Monday it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases."Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial Cit»»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Factories operating at full capacity despite regional tensions — JCI

AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir on Monday said that factories across the Kingdom are operating at full capacity to meet citizens’ needs despite the accelerating regional developments.In a statement, Jaghbir said coordination with the government rem»»»

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France24 13m

White House releases photo of Trump overseeing US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran during "Operation Epic Fury".  He was not in the Situation Room in Washington, but at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. R»»»

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France24 13m

Focus - Book bans on the rise in Texas public school libraries

Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the US has seen a significant increase in book censorship. According to PEN America, more than 6,800 book bans have been recorded, with works by Stephen King now topping the list. He holds the unwanted title of the most banned author in the United Sta»»»

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France24 17m

Tête à tête - Iran conflict is 'a just war', Israeli opposition leader Lapid says

As the US and Israel wage war on Iran, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid told FRANCE 24 he backs the current offensive, despite being "Netanyahu's biggest rival". Calling it "a just war," he argued that Tehran has "miscalculated" by attacking the Gulf states and that th»»»

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France24 17m

European heavyweights react following Iranian strikes on regional bases

France, the UK and Germany have put out a joint statement saying they will defend their interests and those of their allies in the Middle East if needed. It comes as Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries. While Britain says it's not at war, London is allowing the United States to use »»»

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France24 17m

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities as Middle East war spreads

The Lebanese government has imposed an "immediate ban" on Hezbollah's military activities and called on the group to hand over its weapons to the state. The decision comes after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, provoking retaliatory Israeli strikes, which killed at least 31 people »»»

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France24 17m

"No clarity" regarding US plan for the future in Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the new war in the Middle East would "not be endless" like other wars led by previous administrations. The briefing comes as the conflict has intensified into a wider war in the region FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks into why the future of the US oper»»»

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France24 17m

Down to Earth - What the war in Iran means for global energy security

Qatar's state-run energy firm says it has halted Liquefied Natural Gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. This is only the latest consequence of the Middle East conflict on global markets. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe looks »»»

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France24 17m

Iran war "different situation" to US Venezuela operation as could take up to five weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White House ceremony. He also said the operation was ahead of schedule. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more from Washington.»»»

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France24 17m

Replay: Donald Trump addresses Iran strikes at Medal of Honor ceremony

Rewatch as US President Donald Trump addresses US strikes in Iran at a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington.»»»

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France24 17m

'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed growing concerns on Monday that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could embroil the United States in a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless," even as he warned that more American casualties are likely in the weeks ah»»»

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France24 17m

Trump warns of new 'big wave' of strikes on Iran, does not rule out troops on ground

US ​President ​Donald Trump warned of a possible new "big wave" of strikes against Iran, adding he had not ruled out deploying US boots on the ground. Trump also told a briefing at the White House ​Monday ‌that the US was capable of fighting Iran far longer than projected.  Pres»»»

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France24 17m

The Debate - From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israel campaign against Iran escalates

What’s the plan and does it go beyond dropping bombs from the sky? On Day 3 of the US and Israeli campaign that’s killed Iran’s supreme leader, the United States insisting there will be no boots on the ground. But while the US defense secretary talks of nuclear installations and missile launchers, »»»

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France24 22m

‘To be free, we have to be feared,’ Macron says in keynote nuclear speech

France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, saying that “to be free, we have to be feared”. Macron delivered the update on the country’s nuclear strategy in a keynote speech from the military base hosting the nation'»»»

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France24 22m

France 'ready' to defend Gulf states against Iran as Middle East conflict widens

France is "ready" to defend Gulf nations and Jordan against possible attacks from Iran, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday, as a conflict which began with Israel and the US launching strikes on Iran on Saturday has rapidly expanded to neighbouring countries in the Middle East. Fr»»»

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France24 22m

Replay: Emmanuel Macron announces France to increase size of nuclear arsenal

Rewatch as French President Emmanuel Macron unveils France's new nuclear deterrence strategy.»»»

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France24 23m

Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several people were killed in violent protests that targeted UN buildings and US diplom»»»

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France24 23m

The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Trump’s State of the Union address and New York snow

From the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images.  »»»

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24 News Agency 23m

Kyrgyzstanis involved in truck collision in Karelia, Russia - | 24.KG

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan were involved in a road accident in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. The crash occurred at the 419th kilometer of Vologda—Medvezhyegorsk highway. According to the State Traffic Inspectorate, a 28-year-old driver of a Honda Odyssey, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, failed to take into»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

LIVE UPDATES: Attack by two drones on US embassy in Saudi capital sparks 'limited' fire

Doha, Qatar: An attack by two drones early Tuesday on the US embassy in Riyadh sparked a small fire, a Saudi defense ministry spokesman said in a statement, while Iran pressed on with retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. The growing war began on Saturday after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that »»»

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24 News Agency 36m

Full-length documentary film to be dedicated to ecology of Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG

A full-length documentary Issyk-Kul — Fragile Pearl of Kyrgyzstan is currently being filmed in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Union of Cinematographers informed 24.kg news agency. The film focuses on environmental challenges and efforts to preserve Issyk-Kul Lake. The production is led by Peo»»»

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France24 36m

UK base in Cyprus hit by drone as fallout from Iran war spreads beyond Middle East

An Iranian drone hit the runway of the UK's Akrotiri air force base overnight on Monday but caused "minimal" damage, officials said. Britain declined to take part in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran but later approved a US request to use its bases for "defensive actions", Britain's minister for »»»

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France24 36m

Middle East war to have economic and military fallouts for Europe

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian looks at the concrete fallouts the c»»»

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France24 36m

‘Duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest’: Starmer defends UK position on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back after criticism from US President Trump over Britain's decision to stay out of the initial US and Israeli strikes against Iran. It "is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest", Starmer told parliament on Monday. UK Prime Minister Keir S»»»

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France24 36m

Europe 'exposed to the consequences' of US-Israel's conflict with Iran

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, says that "Europe is not only a stakeholder in the crisis but also exposed to the consequences" because Iran has the potential to reach bases in the Mediterranean.»»»

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24 News Agency 48m

Official explains when electricity consumption restrictions will be lifted - | 24.KG

An official has explained when restrictions on electricity consumption may be lifted. The issue was raised by MP Zhumabek Salymbekov during a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship and Competition Development of the Zhogorku Kenesh while discussing the agreement between the K»»»

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UPI 51m

Rubio says U.S. mission in Iran targets missile, naval threats - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to brief congressional members on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Operation Epic Fury's mission is to eliminate threats posed by Iran's short-range ball»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

3.5-magnitude earthquake hits southern Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded on March 2 at 6.44 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan 3 kilometers southwest of the village of Kok-»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Zero tolerance: Sharjah Police warn of Dh100,000 fines and jail for illegal fireworks.

Sharjah:Sharjah Police have urged members of the public to refrain from the unsafe use and possession of fireworks, warning that violations could endanger lives and lead to serious legal consequences. Brigadier Dr Jassim Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director of the General Directorate of Operations»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bolot Apilov appointed head of Chui Regional Capital Construction Department - | 24.KG

Bolot Apilov has been appointed head of the Chui Regional Capital Construction Department. The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan announced. The corresponding order was signed by Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev. This position was previously »»»

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UPI 1h

France to grow nuclear arsenal in push to protect Europe - UPI.com

French President Emmanuel Macron, seen speaking at the UN General Assembly's 80th session in 2025, said Monday that France will grow its nuclear arsenal and start working with eight European partners on integrating security for the European continent. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Phot»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar financial regulator shifts to remote work until further notice as Iran, US and Israel tensions escalate

Dubai: Qatar’s Financial Markets Authority has announced the implementation of remote working for its employees and for all licensed entities under its supervision, effective from Tuesday until further notice, in line with a previously issued statement on flexible working arrangements. In a post on»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sirens sounded in north of occupied Palestine over missile fire: Zionist media reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in north of occupied Palestine over missile fire: Zionist media reports 03-03-2026 03:41 AM Latest News Urgent News Sirens s»»»

BBC 3h

Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes

First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»

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BBC 3h

Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»

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Kuna 3h

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 3h

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 3h

Catastrophic miscalculation: How Iran widened its own war

It is well known that Iran’s exposure to US-Israeli attacks did not come as a surprise to anyone — neither to the Iranian regime itself nor to observers and experts. Indeed, it can be argued that this war was preceded by signs and indicators that all but revealed its timing, trajectory, and objecti»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel said Monday that the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence arm was killed in an overnight strike and said it would ban the group’s military activities, hours after the Iran-backed organization fired rockets and drones at Israel, leading to major retaliatory strikes overnight and throughout»»»

Kuna 4h

Kuwait Air Defense intercepts drones near Rumaithiya, Salwa neighborhoods

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - The Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Mansouri, confirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti Air Defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of hostile drones approaching the country via maritime routes near the Rumaithiya and Salwa areas in the »»»

Gulf News 4h

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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Kuna 4h

Lebanese PM: no party allowed to drag Lebanon into new conflict

BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that the state will not permit any party to drag the country into "new adventures" that jeopardize national security.In a statement posted on his official account on the X platform, Prime Minister Salam characterized»»»

BBC 5h

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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Al Manar 5h

The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs 03-03-2026 01:34 AM Latest News U»»»

Gulf News 5h

UAE air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems had intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles early on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said: “The UAE’s air defences are currently dealing with a barrage of ballis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

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 5h

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»»»