RT 5m

NATO intercepts ‘Iranian missile’ near Türkiye

NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Türkiye’s airspace, the country’s Defense Ministry has announced. The projectile was detected traveling through Iraq and Syria and was destroyed in a “timely manner” by the US-led military»»»

rt.com
RT 5m

Spain rebukes Germany over solidarity snub

Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 10m

UAE President receives phone call from Acting President of Venezuela affirming solidarity with the UAE

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed Venezuela’s solidarity»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 34m

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

"The number of explosions, the destruction, what is happening - it's unbelievable," says Salar, whose name has been changed. Iran's capital, Tehran, is under heavy attack since strikes began on 28 February, as the US and Israel target military and political sites in a bid to weaken the Islamic regi»»»

bbc.com
Al Manar 38m

Sheikh Qassem: To our people, we share your pain from this aggression, and we will make the Israeli enemy suffer because it is our duty to do so - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: To our people, we share your pain from this aggression, and we will make the Israeli enemy suffer because it is our duty to »»»

Al Manar 38m

Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will always respond to Israeli-American aggression as this is a legitimate right, and we will confront the aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will always respond to Israeli-American aggression as this is a legitimate right, and we will confront the aggress»»»

Al Manar 38m

Sheikh Qassem: They intended it to be a battle pushing them to the furthest limits, and our choice is to confront them to the fullest extent, ensuring the aggression’s objectives fail - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: They intended it to be a battle pushing them to the furthest limits, and our choice is to confront them to the fullest exten»»»

The Peninsula 40m

QR1 million fine, temporary administrative closure of company in Qatar: MoCI

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has ordered the administrative closure of a company for one month and imposed a fine of QR1 million for violating consumer protection regulations. The Ministry said the company was penalized for increasing prices without obtaining prior approva»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 51m

Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting convenes tomorrow

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that the Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The meeting will bring together the foreign ministers of the GCC states and the European Union (EU) member states. High Represen»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 55m

Paleontologist, 'Jurassic Park' consultant out from university over Epstein ties - UPI.com

A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longer with Chapman University after emails he wrote to Jeffrey Epstein were released. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- A paleontologist who was a consultant on the Jurassic Park movies is no longe»»»

upi.com
UPI 55m

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve chair - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference announcing the publication of the Warsh Report at the Bank of England in London in 2014. President Donald Trump officially nominated Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve. File Photo by WIll Oliver/EPA March 4 (UPI) -- The White House announced »»»

upi.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Foreign Minister Neynsky: No Immediate Danger to Bulgaria, but Indirect Threat Exists

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky stated in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Wednesday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria but an indirect threat exists. She said that the Defence Ministry is preparing an analysis of the risks to national security and, if necessary, »»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 1h

UAE warns of scam emails requesting emergency registration details

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public about fraudulent emails circulating that ask recipients to complete an “emergency registration form” and submit personal information. According to the ministry, the messages falsely claim that individuals may receive support, compensatio»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 1h

Sounds heard across Dubai caused by defence ops

Dubai Media Office has addressed the sounds you might have heard across the emirate. "Sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations, with no injuries reported." It added that the eelevant teams continue to closely monitor developm»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 1h

NATO air defense takes down Iranian missile heading toward Turkey - UPI.com

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- NATO air and missile defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran he»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Charity distributes nearly half a million Iftar meals in Ramadan initiative

Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has distributed 449,385 Iftar meals during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan across 129 locations in the emirate, as part of its annual Iftar for Fasting Individuals initiative aimed at supporting people in need and promoting social solidarity during»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 1h

Kuwait arrests two over videos mocking armed forces and air defence efforts

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of two individuals accused of publishing videos on social media that mocked and belittled the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and undermined the efforts of the country’s air defence system. In a statement, the ministry said the suspects had circulated »»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Iran Missile, Risking War Expansion

Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion involving its bloc allies. Turkey - Iran's n»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 1h

Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»

upi.com
BBC 2h

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

A Russian LNG gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. Ukraine's SBU state securi»»»

bbc.com
Al Awsat 2h

US Sinks Iranian Warship as Iran Warns of Widespread Destruction in the Middle East

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 2h

UN Watchdog Says No Damage to Iran Sites Housing Nuclear Material

The UN nuclear watchdog IAEA said Wednesday facilities housing nuclear material in Iran suffered no damage in the recent US-Israeli strikes and there was no risk of a radiation leak. "Based on analysis of latest available satellite imagery, IAEA sees no damage to facilities containing nuclear mater»»»

english.aawsat.com
Naharnet 2h

Lebanese Army arrests 27 for weapons possession as Hezbollah military activity banned

The Lebanese Army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Saudi East-West Pipeline Underpins Kingdom’s Energy Security Strategy

As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 2h

Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war

The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»

rt.com
UPI 2h

U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking - UPI.com

The U.S. Southern Command said the mission began Tuesday and is aimed at “designated terrorist organizations” operating in the South American country. The United States said it is functioning in an advisory capacity, while Ecuadorian soldiers conduct the operation. Photo by Gerardo Menoscal/EPA Mar»»»

upi.com
Sputnik 2h

Ukraine is Preparing to Undermine 'Turkish Stream' and 'Blue Stream' - Putin

The Russian special services have intelligence data on preparations for blowing up the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The threats to blow up the pipelines under the Black Sea are 'very dangerous game' on Ukraine's part, Putin emphasized»»»

sputniknews.com
Al Awsat 2h

Iranian Govt Making Case for Demise with Indiscriminate Attacks, EU’s Kallas Says

Iran's government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbors, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. "Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," ‌Kallas said. Türkiye ‌said earlier on ‌Wednesday that ⁠NATO air defenses de»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 2h

Iran Threatens to Target Israeli Embassies Worldwide if Israel Targets Its Lebanon Mission

Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 2h

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship waives overstay fines for those affected by airspace closure

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to exempt individuals who were unable to travel from fines for delayed departures due to exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, which led to the closure of airspace and the temporary suspensio»»»

gulfnews.com
Daily News Egypt 2h

Unilever expands Ramadan outreach through new partnership with Egyptian Food Bank for ‘Knorr 7aletha’

Unilever Egypt has launched Knorr’s Ramadan 2026 campaign, “Knorr 7aletha”, aiming to engage more than 10 million Egyptians during the holy month through a consumer-led initiative that links everyday cooking to direct meal donations. In addition to Knorr’s ongoing meal preparation and distribution »»»

dailynewsegypt.com
UPI 2h

South America's Triple Frontier tightens security amid U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com

Members of the Argentinean Jewish community and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in 1994 against the Jewish Society facilities that caused 85 dead rally at the streets of Buenos Aires in August 2009. File Photo by Cezaro De Luca/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, March 4 (UPI) -- Authorities i»»»

upi.com
UPI 2h

ADP: Private payrolls increased by 63,000 in February; January revised down - UPI.com

Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, »»»

upi.com
Al Awsat 2h

Kurdish Forces Tighten Security on Iraq-Iran Border

Iraqi Kurds inspect the damage to their homes, after a drone attack struck their neighborhood in Erbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP) Iraq's national security advisor said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces have bolstered security along the Iranian border to prevent any infiltration or attacks»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 3h

US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean: Pentagon

Washington, United States: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo," Hegseth told a news conference. »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 3h

Israel Initially Planned to Strike Iran in Mid-2026, Reveals Minister

Israel had initially planned to strike Iran in mid-2026, but developments inside the country and shifting regional dynamics brought the timetable forward to February, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "An operation was planned for the middle of the year with the same target set," Katz»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Israeli Forces Enter Several Lebanese Villages after Evacuation Order

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the UN peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khiam»»»

english.aawsat.com
Naharnet 3h

Iran threatens to target Israeli embassies worldwide if Israel targets its Lebanon mission

Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»

BBC 3h

US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

The US Senate will vote on a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday aimed at limiting the president's ability to wage war in Iran as the administration continues its military campaign. Democratic lawmakers - and a handful of Republicans - have questioned whether President Donald Trump exceeded his powe»»»

bbc.com
BBC 3h

Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US was "likely" to implement a 15% global tariff this week following conflicting statements from President Donald Trump about the rate. The new tariff is intended to replace the sweeping global import taxes Trump imposed last year but were recently struc»»»

bbc.com
Sputnik 3h

Russia Will Honor All Energy Deals With Hungary – Putin

Russia has always fulfilled and is ready to fulfill all its obligations to Hungary regarding energy supplies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "And everything that depends on us – we have always fulfilled our obligations and, of course, we intend and are ready to continue doing so. Not everyt»»»

sputniknews.com
BBC 3h

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US and Israeli bombardment continues

Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue intense strikes across the country. An official said there had been many requests from people wanting to attend the three-day event at a Tehran prayer compl»»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 3h

Kuwait extends visit visas and absence permits amid exceptional circumstances

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Wednesday announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional three-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. The move is a result of the exceptional circumstances the country is going through, noting »»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 3h

U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine says the U.S. "will now begin to expand inland, striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory."

In a high-stakes Pentagon briefing on March 4, 2026, Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General John Daniel "Raizin" Caine outlined the progression of the first four days of “Operation Epic Fury”, the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. As the campaign e»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 3h

Türkiye Summons Iran Envoy Over Missile Incident, Says Source

Türkiye on Wednesday summoned Iranian ambassador after a ballistic missile launched from Iran headed toward its airspace, a diplomatic source said. "The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry, and we conveyed our reaction and concerns over the incident," the source said. Türkiye sa»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Lebanese Army Arrests 27 for Weapons Possession as Hezbollah Military Activity Banned

The Lebanese army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 3h

Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com

An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 3h

US says it killed leader of Iranian unit that tried to assassinate Trump

US forces killed the leader of an Iranian unit that tried to assassinate President Donald Trump, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday. "Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon. He said the United States has»»»

gulfnews.com
Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar rejects Iranian claims, affirms right to self-defence under UN Charter

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pursued dialogue and diplomacy, dealing in good faith with all parties, but will firmly confront any aggression that violates its sovereignty»»»

qatar-tribune.com
The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated that the Iranian »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com