MRF Files Papers with Central Election Commission to Register Independently for April 19 Elections
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) party Monday submitted papers to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to register for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. “We registered independently as a party, submitting a petition signed by 12,222 supporters. This is an expressio»»»
Distinguished global scientific leader professor Subra Suresh honored at joint MIT-Brown dinner in Athens
Athens, Greece, February 2026. On Thursday February 12th 2026, The MIT Club of Greece and the Brown Club of Greece hosted a distinguished joint dinner at the historic Athens Club in honor of Professor Subra Suresh, one of the world’s most influential scientists and academic leaders. The evening bro»»»
Iran’s Missile Might vs. America’s Arsenal: Who Will Run Out First?
“If the US continues to use its missiles in such a manner, their stockpile will swiftly run out,” Russian military expert Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik, commenting on a recent video of apparently 10 Patriot interceptors downing just one Iranian ballistic missile. US Missile Stockpile on the Verge Knuto»»»
RAF Cyprus base hit, U.K., allows U.S. to fly missions from its bases - UPI.com
RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, from where Typhoon figher jets are flying sorties to defend Gulf countries under attack from Iran and as many as 300,000 British nationals visiting or living in the region, was evacuated after a drone attack overnight. File Photo via U.K. Ministry of Defense/UPI | License Ph»»»
Kyrgyzstan ready to challenge possible EU sanctions in court — Financial Times - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan intends to challenge in court any potential restrictions imposed by the European Union if Brussels introduces sanctions against Bishkek over alleged re-exports of goods to Russia, the Financial Times reports. According to the media outlet, the European Commission has proposed banning sup»»»
Air India Express chief Aloke Singh to step down after reshaping airline growth
Dubai: Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh will step down on March 19 after completing his tenure, closing a leadership phase that reshaped the low-cost carrier through rapid expansion, structural integration and brand transformation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»
German DAX drops 2.3 pct amid Mideast tensions
BERLIN, March 2 (KUNA) -- Germany's benchmark DAX index fell sharply by 2.3 percent at the start of trading on Monday amid mounting tensions in the Middle East.According to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the DAX - which tracks the performance of Germany's 40 largest listed companies - dropped to 24,»»»
Israel says Hezbollah chief will end at 'bottom of hell' like Iran's Khamenei
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Monday that Israel would send Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem to "the bottom of hell" like Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after an attack by the Lebanese armed group. "We will strike Hezbollah hard, and Naim Qassem, chairman of the Hezbollah te»»»
US dollar nearing LE 49 after rising 88 piasters in banks
The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound saw a notable increase during Sunday’s trading, with the US currency rising by amounts ranging between 38 and 88 piasters in several banks, compared to the average closing prices on Thursday. The price in certain banks approached the LE4»»»
Commerce Min. inspects Shuaiba Industrial Area to ensure operational continuity
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Board of the Public Authority for Industry, Osama Boodai, on Monday inspected the Shuaiba Industrial Area to ensure continuity of operations under current circumstances.The Authority said in a statement to KUNA that Bood»»»
Germany rules out military action against Iran
BERLIN, March 2 (KUNA) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul affirmed Monday that Germany will not participate in any military actions against Iran.In an interview with Deutschlandfunk radio, Wadephul said the government has no intention of taking part, noting Germany has no military bases in »»»
Mosaic Defense: Iran’s Strategic Insurance Policy Against Enemy Decapitation Attacks
Mosaic Defense “is a system of decentralized command and control of the armed forces, and the launching of strikes against predetermined targets according to predetermined plans,” prolific Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik. “It’s clear that Iran’s military and political leader»»»
Albania’s Prime Minister Proposes Sweeping Cabinet Changes After Meeting President
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with President Bajram Begaj on Monday in a 25-minute meeting at the Pallati i Brigadave, as the Presidency building undergoes reconstruction. During the meeting, Rama formally proposed seven changes to his cabinet. President Begaj now has seven days to decree th»»»
Gold prices soar after US-Israeli war on Iran
Global markets opened trading on Monday with a sharp rise in gold prices driven by escalating geopolitical tensions. The US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday morning, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other senior commanders, raising fears of a wider regional escalatio»»»
€400m weight loss tablet factory to be built in Ireland
The maker of the weight-loss drug Wegovy will start manufacturing a tablet form of the product at its factory in the Republic of Ireland. Novo Nordisk, which is based in Denmark, said it will invest more than €400m (£350m) to upgrade its facility at Athlone, County Westmeath. Wegovy and similar wei»»»
US confirms three aircrafts in Kuwait went down due to friendly fire incident
Doha, Qatar: The United States Central Command issued a statement on Monday regarding the three F-15E Strike Eagles that went down over Kuwait at 7am (March 1 at 11:03pm ET). In a statement, the US CENTCOM said that the aircrafts went down "due to an apparent friendly fire incident". "During active»»»
About 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently in the Middle East - | 24.KG
As of March 2, approximately 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are in the Middle East, mainly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Director of the Consular Department Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu said at a press conference. At present, there are no reports of Kyrgyzstanis injured or left without she»»»
Saudi Arabia intercepts five drones near Prince Sultan Air Base
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said on Monday that five hostile drones had been intercepted and destroyed near Prince Sultan Air Base, with no casualties reported. In a statement, Major General Turki Al Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry, said the drones were detected and »»»
IAEA's Grossi Repeats There is No Indication Iran Nuclear Sites Were Hit
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday that his agency stands by its assessment that there is no indication Iran's nuclear facilities were damaged or hit in the US and Israeli military strikes on the country. Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency said »»»
Afghan losses near 1,000 in latest escalation – Pakistan
Afghan forces have suffered nearly 1,000 casualties in the latest cross-border escalation with Pakistan, officials in Islamabad have claimed. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said at least 415 Taliban fighters and allied militants had been killed and more than 580 wounded in airstrikes and clas»»»
Trump bit off more than he can chew with Iran – ex-Pentagon analyst
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran are unlikely to trigger regime change and risk escalating into a wider geopolitical confrontation, former Pentagon security policy analyst Michael Maloof has told RT. Washington and West Jerusalem launched what they described as a “preemptive” attack on the Islamic Re»»»
Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE and several Arab countries, as well as the se»»»
Kara-Balta oil refinery to be modernized by August 2026 - | 24.KG
As part of their work with investors, employees of the National Investment Agency, together with representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and Kara-Balta City Hall, visited the oil refinery of China Petrol Company Zhongda LLC to assess the progress of its modernization. The visit took»»»
ADRA Kyrgyzstan improves access to medical care for children with disabilities - | 24.KG
ADRA Kyrgyzstan supports children with disabilities in Bishkek and the regions, the organization told 24.kg news agency. According to its staff, the new project involves organizing a mobile medical team in rehabilitation centers. «Children will receive assistance from an experienced pediatrician an»»»
Three US F-15 jets downed over Kuwait in apparent friendly fire incident
Dubai: Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were brought down over Kuwait late on Sunday in an apparent friendly fire incident during ongoing combat operations in the region. In a statement issued by the US Central Command, the US military said the aircraft were flying in support of O»»»
Iran's FM highlights endurance as part of 'mosaic defence' strategy vs US-Israeli pressure
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that Tehran can withstand sustained US-Israeli military pressure, able to defend the regime despite a successful “decapitation” hit, and wage a prolonged war. How? He calls it the "decentralised mosaic defence" (DMD) strategy, which he claims Iran had»»»
Scores of flights to Middle East canceled amid attacks
Nearly 100 flights from Athens, mostly to the Middle East, have been canceled over the past three days amid global air transport disruptions following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliations. A total 44 flights to and from the Middle East were canceled at Athens International A»»»
New War in Middle East Would Be Bad for Everyone, Bulgarian Authorities Must Keep Country Away from Military Conflict – BSP Leader Zarkov
“A new destructive war in the Middle East would be bad for everyone — it is bad for Bulgaria and bad for Europe. Therefore, I hope that the Bulgarian authorities are doing everything possible to keep our country and the continent away from military conflicts,” said BSP leader Krum Zarkov on Monday,»»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Emergency Parliament Meeting over Middle East Escalation
Vazrazhdane submitted a motion Monday for an emergency Parliament meeting the same day, following the escalation of the Iran conflict, the press centre of the party reported. They urge the rest of the political formations to sign the request, as it must be supported by at least one-fifth of the MPs»»»
Iran: war death toll increases to 555
TEHRAN, March 2 (KUNA) - Iranian Authorities announced on Monday an the war death toll increased to 555 so far.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said in a statement that 555 citizens had been killed in strikes targeting Iranian territory, adding that 131 cities sustained damage. Relief teams continu»»»
Oil tanker attacked by unmanned boat off Omani coast, one crew member killed
MUSCAT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The oil tanker (MKD VYOM) flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands was attacked on Monday by an unmanned boat approximately 52 nautical miles off the Omani coast.Oman News Agency reported that the tanker was carrying around 59463 metric tons of cargo whereas»»»
Cabinet bans Hezbollah military activities, demands group to hand over arms
Cabinet decided Monday in an emergency session to outlaw all of Hezbollah's security and military activities. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged Hezbollah after the session to hand over its arms to the state and said the army would immediately start implementing its plan to disarm the group north of »»»
Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE and several Arab countries, as well as the se»»»
Shura Council condemns Iranian blatant attack on Qatar, lauds authoritative agencies' efforts in handling its consequences
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened its weekly routine session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters on Monday. The session was chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. As the session began, the Council expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israel»»»
Drink driving crackdown nets 270 motorists in four days
About one in 136 motorists failed their breathalyser tests during targeted drink driving tests in the Greater Athens region over the past four days, police said Monday. A police statement said 36,725 people were stopped for spot checks since early Thursday, and 270 were found to be over the legal b»»»
Canada and India Strike Agreements on Rare Earth, Uranium
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced a»»»
Middle East travel chaos leaves hundreds of thousands stranded (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of thousands travelers have been stranded across the Middle East following airspace closures triggered by unprovoked US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to flight analytics firms. Massive strikes against Tehran began Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top of»»»
US mass shooting possibly motivated by Iran strikes – media (VIDEOS)
The gunman who killed two people and injured over a dozen in Texas may have been motivated by US strikes on Iran that killed the country’s supreme leader and caused widespread civilian casualties, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media. The attack occurred in a busy nightlife distri»»»
Unauthorized war or justified action? US Congress split on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to launch strikes against Iran has met a mixed response in Congress, as lawmakers are split over the issue, mostly along party lines. Democrats are now seeking to stop the campaign under the 1973 War Powers Act. The US and Israel launched the attack o»»»
Nearly one third of the global food production lost (WWF North Africa)
Tunis, March 2 (TAP) – World food waste is a huge resource depletion equivalent to thirty years of drinking water for every single person in the world, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-North Africa said Nearly one third of the global food...»»»
Markets swing on Hormuz risk with oil higher, gold firmer and rate-cut bets tested
Dubai: Oil and gold surged at the start of the week after the flare-up in the US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors toward safety and forced markets to reassess how long higher energy prices could last. Brent crude briefly pushed above $82 a barrel in Asian trading before settling near $78, up r»»»
We are a country united: UAE's resilience shines through in face of adversity
Dear reader. We live in unprecedented times. I'm sure you are all feeling rocked by recent events that continue to impact us all in different ways. However, the resilience, calmness and confidence of those living here has shone through and we know that the UAE will only be stronger for this experie»»»
Unified Chambers of Commerce Digital System launched - to develop electronic services within Libya’s chambers of commerce
At an official ceremony held yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters, the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce launched the Unified Digital System for Chambers of Commerce – to develop electronic services within Libya’s chambers of commerce. Libya’s Ministry of Economy and Trade said this ini»»»
Saudi Arabia halts some operations at massive Ras Tanura refinery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said some operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on the Gulf coast had been halted on Monday, following an attack that caused a fire at the complex, which was eventually brought under control. The Ras Tanura facility along the kingdom's ea»»»
Bulgaria Boosts Security Around Airports as US Military Planes Operate Amid Middle East Crisis
Bulgaria has stepped up security measures around airports and sites hosting American and Israeli personnel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, director of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs, confirmed that police presence has been increased at th»»»
Indian Police Clash with Pro-Khamenei Protesters in Kashmir
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir fired teargas on Monday during clashes with thousands of demonstrators protesting the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei for a second day in a row. The clashes came a day after tens of thousands of people in the Muslim-majority region joined peaceful»»»
Iraq extends airspace closure for additional 48 hours amid regional tensions
BAGHDAD, March 2 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday that it has prolonged the country's airspace restriction for another 48 hours.In a statement, the authority said the suspension of all arriving, departing, and transit flights will last until 12:00 p.m. local time (0900 »»»
Canadian Embassy issues advisory for nationals in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai have issued a security advisory to Canadians residing in or visiting the UAE, citing rapidly evolving regional tensions linked to the situation involving Iran. In a public communication, Canadi»»»
'Safer even with missiles flying': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and Elon Musk defend Dubai amid regional tensions
Dubai: As regional tensions continue to weigh on the Gulf, a high-profile public exchange between two of the world's most prominent technology executives has drawn renewed attention to the UAE's safety profile with both defending Dubai as statistically safer than many European cities, even as missi»»»
Iran drones target Mesaieed power plant, QatarEnergy Ras Laffan facility: Ministry of Defense
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Monday, March 2, stating that Qatar was attacked by two drones launched from the Republic of Iran. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry stated, "One drone targeted a water tank belonging to a power plant in Mesaieed, and the other targe»»»