Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue
The majority of flights to Qatar and United Arab Emirates have been cancelled for Monday, as strikes continue in the joint Israeli and US war on Iran. More than 4,000 flights a day have been cancelled across the region, according to flight tracking service Flightradar24 with hundreds of thousands o»»»
MoCI conducts field inspections, ensures food and water factories operating at full capacity
Doha, Qatar: Specialized teams from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducted field inspections covering a number of food production factories and water production plants to review production processes and ensure continued operations at full capacity, the readiness of production lines, and th»»»
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan denies reports of plans to sue EU - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyzstan has issued an official clarification regarding a publication by the Financial Times that mentioned the possibility of Kyrgyzstan taking legal action against the European Union if sanctions are imposed. The Cabinet emphasized that this interpretation does n»»»
Athens man charged with pregnant girlfriend’s murder
A man was charged Monday with allegedly murdering his pregnant girlfriend in their home in the Athens district of Kolonos. The 38-year-old suspect also faces charges of aggravated domestic violence and methodically causing intense pain, as well as terminating the woman’s pregnancy.. The 31-year-old»»»
Pakistani prime minister postpones Russia visit
Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip to Russia, the Pakistani government has said. Sharif was scheduled to visit Russia March 3-5. The decision to postpone the trip was made due to the current domestic and regional situations, the Pakistani government said in a statement on S»»»
200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently stay in Iran and Israel - | 24.KG
About 200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently in Iran and Israel. Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, said at a press conference. According to him, around 100 Kyrgyzstanis are in Iran, most of them are women who mar»»»
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»»»
Turkish Truck Driver Arrested in Ruse for Not Declaring Over EUR 100,000
A truck driver has been arrested at the Danube Bridge border crossing checkpoint near Ruse and is accused of failing to declare more than EUR 100,000 in cash, the Customs Agency said on Monday. The driver, a Turkish national, only declared cash in the amount of EUR 20,000, but customs inspectors fo»»»
ALECSO opens nominations for 2026 Ibn Khaldun-Senghor Translation Prize
TUNIS, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), in cooperation with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), on Monday announced opening nominations for the 19th edition of the Ibn Khaldun-Senghor Translation Prize for 2026.ALECSO»»»
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»»»
QatarEnergy to stop LNG production following Iranian attacks
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced on Monday that it will stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) citing recent military attacks on its facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the country. This is according to a statement released on Monday, March 2, by Q»»»
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 &»»»
QatarEnergy stops production of LNG following attacks on its facilities
DOHA: QatarEnergy has stopped production ofliquefied natural gas following attacks on its facilities. "Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy’s operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the State of Qatar, QatarEnergy has ceased production of liquefied natur»»»
Qatar Shura Council condemns Iranian attack
DOHA, March 2 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Shura Council strongly condemned Monday the Iranian attack targeting Qatari territory since Saturday with ballistic missiles and drones.In a statement following its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker Hassan Al-Ghanem, the Council described the attack as a flag»»»
Kuwait FM receives phone call from Bangladeshi counterpart
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman.During the phone call, he condemned the Iranian aggression that targeted Kuwait and other countries of the region, the Fore»»»
No: 38, 28 February 2026, Regarding the Recent Developments in Our Region
The developments that began with the attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran and continued with Iran targeting third countries pose risks to the future of our region and global stability. We are deeply concerned by any actions that violate international law and threaten the lives of innocent civilian»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Jordan announces partial closure of airspace amid regional tension
Amman, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) on Monday announced a partial and temporary closure of Jordanian airspace to all inbound, outbound and transit flights, citing ongoing regional developments and a comprehensive risk assessment conducted in accordance with inte»»»
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»»»
Women hold nearly 35% of leadership positions in Romania, nearing EU average
In 2024, women held 35.2% of all leadership positions across the European Union, up from 31.8% in 2014, according to Eurostat data released ahead of International Women’s Day. Sweden led with 44.4% of women in leadership roles, followed by Latvia at 43.4% and Poland at 41.8%. Cyprus recorded the lo»»»
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»»»
UAE braces for rain and cooler temperatures
Dubai: Rain of varying intensity is expected across several parts of the UAE, accompanied by a drop in temperatures, as a weather system deepens over the country from Wednesday, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The centre said cloud cover would begin increasing from Tuesday night over the i»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Gabriela Popescu appointed Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova, and CIS
Gabriela Popescu is the new Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova, and CIS, effective March 1, the company has announced. Gabriela brings expertise in legal affairs, business, and technology. She joined Microsoft Romania in 2017 and most recently served as interim general director, alongsi»»»
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»»»
Froo continues expansion in Romania with new stores in Brașov, Craiova, and Ploiești
Froo has announced a new phase of national expansion with new store openings in Brașov, Craiova, and Ploiești on 26-27 February, offering its signature convenience format with the Froo Bistro at its core – which features freshly brewed coffee and a wide choice of hot snacks, including hot dogs, bur»»»
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»»»
Qatar not engaging with Iran after intercepting strikes on civilian infrastructure: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not engaging with Iran at the moment, a senior official said, after Iranian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in the country, including the international airport. Al Jazeera stated that the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Fore»»»
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»»»