BBC 3m

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

UAE authorities contain fire caused by drone debris in Fujairah port

Fujairah, UAE: The authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have confirmed that the sounds heard today, March 3, 2026, in various areas of the emirate were the result of successful air defense interception operations. In a statement posted on X by the Fujairah Media Office, relevant authorities respo»»»

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Kathimerini 45m

Spy suspect detained for illegal entry

A 36-year-old Georgian national arrested on suspicion of spying on a US naval base on the island of Crete is being held on charges of illegal stay in the country, while authorities await for evidence from Greece’s intelligence agency EYP to detain him over the main accusation. EYP is expected to se»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Israel Orders Troops to Seize New Positions in Lebanon

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized Israeli forces to advance and take contr»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Kuwait firms win more business but struggle to keep pace

Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Philippine crisis alert levels: What overseas Filipinos need to know

Dubai: Amid the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stepped up coordination with its foreign posts across the Middle East to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The DFA has noted that its embassies and consulates in the region»»»

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UPI 1h

Drones hit U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia; non-emergency staff ordered out of Bahrain, Kuwait - UPI.com

March 3 (UPI) -- Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacuate Bahrain and Kuwait amid Tehran's continued retaliation strikes targeting U.S. assets and Israe»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistan announces partial closure of commercial airspace for March

The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced the partial closure of its airspace for commercial flights until the end of March, amid widescale regional air disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East. Al Jazeera says more than 150 international flights between Pakistani cities and Middle Ea»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul shares plummet over 7 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won sharply down - UPI.com

This photo taken on Tuesday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 7 percent to close below the 5,800-point mark. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plunged more than 7 percent Tuesday to close below the 5,800-point mark as i»»»

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UPI 1h

Gov't to secure oil supplies from outside Middle East amid de facto closure of Hormuz strait - UPI.com

First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il (C) and Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina (R) attend an emergency government meeting on the Iran crisis held at the government complex in Seoul Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the »»»

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Business-review 1h

Markets react cautiously to Middle East conflict, biggest risk seen in Hormuz disruption – Ebury analysis

Financial markets are entering a risk-off phase following the US and Israeli bombardments of Iran, although the immediate impact appears contained, according to an analysis by global financial services firm Ebury. Although the timing and scale of the US-Israeli military action against Iran took man»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Qatar LNG Halt Won't Immediately Affect Japan's Energy Supply, Minister Says

Qatar's LNG production halt due to Iranian strikes will not immediately affect Japan's energy supply, and if there is any impact, Japan could tap the spot market or utilities could buy from each other, Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Akazawa told a regular press conference that Qatar»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

A Look at Some of the Contenders to Be Iran’s Supreme Leader After the Killing of Khamenei

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise US and Israeli bombardment. It's only the second time since the 1979 revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from ha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE airports, airlines issue urgent advisory for UAE travellers on special flights

Dubai: Limited flight operations are gradually resuming at UAE airports, with the US-Israel war on Iran and the ensuing backlash entering its fourth day. However, authorities and airlines are urging passengers not to travel unless they have received direct confirmation from their airline. Access to»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli artillery shells border towns of Yaroun, Ayta Al-Shaab and Maroun Al-Ras: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells border towns of Yaroun, Ayta Al-Shaab and Maroun Al-Ras: Al-Manar correspondent 03-03-2026 10:44 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Lebanese army withdraws from more than 50 border positions and newly established points near the border with occupied Palestine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Lebanese army withdraws from more than 50 border positions and newly established points near the border with occupi»»»

Gulf News 1h

Video: US Embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones

Dubai: The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones early Tuesday, sparking a small fire and causing minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Images from the scene showed limited impact at the compound in the Saudi capital. The embassy announced it would r»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah targets 3 Israeli bases with drones and rockets

Hezbollah on Tuesday said it targeted three Israeli military bases in response to Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs. Israel continues to carry out successive air raids, particularly on Beirut's southern suburbs and the south of the country, af»»»

Gulf News 1h

Air defence intercepts drone in Fujairah: fire controlled at oil zone

Fujairah: Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah said they responded on Tuesday morning to a fire that broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) after debris fell following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems. According to the Media Office of Government of Fujaira»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli enemy launches series of air strikes targeting several areas across south Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy launches series of air strikes targeting several areas across south Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 03-03-2026 10:34 AM Lates»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Peaceful memorial rally in support of people of Iran held in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A memorial rally to show solidarity with the Iranian people was held in Bishkek near the Embassy of Iran. The event brought together Kyrgyz civil society activists who expressed their condolences to the families of those killed as a result of U.S. and Israeli military aggression. Around forty peopl»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

At Least 42 Civilians Killed in Afghanistan in Conflict with Pakistan, UN Agency Says

At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbors entered its sixth day. Military tensions b»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Says US-UK Relationship ‘Not Like It Used to Be’

US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was "not like it used to be", in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. "This was the most solid relationship of all. And no»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil price spikes: Brent blasts past $81 as Hormuz chokepoint teeters on shutdown amid Iran-US war

The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to deliver a seismic shock to the world's energy arteries. Launched on February 28, 2026, the operation — hits on Iranian leadership, command centers, missile sites and air defenses — has dramatically escalated fears of supply disruption»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Blasts in Kabul Amid Afghan Border Battles with Pakistan

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday, as Afghan and Pakistani troops keep up their border battles. The blasts in the Afghan capital were heard alongside anti-aircraft weapons and gunfire from across the city, and came as the Afghan defense ministry said "the fig»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gold Retreats as Firmer Dollar Offsets Geopolitical Safe-haven Support

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pulled back by a stronger dollar, while investors assessed the impact of an escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,305.23 per ounce, as of 0646 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four w»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, March 3: Georges Bizet's 'Carmen' debuts - UPI.com

On March 3, 1875, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet premiered in Paris. 1 of 6 | The Israeli Opera holds a dress rehearsal before the opening of the Israeli Opera Festival of Geroges Bizet's "Carmen" at the foot of the ancient fortress Masada, Israel, on June 5, 2012. The opera was first performed on March»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Global Village remains closed on Tuesday as regional tensions escalate

Dubai: Global Village will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The popular outdoor attraction was also shut on March 1 and March 2. In a statement, Global Village said the closure is a precautionary safety measure taken in line with official guidance. Visit»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Eurostat: Romania ranks higher than Germany or Denmark in terms of women in leadership positions

In 2024, 35.2% of all leadership positions in the European Union were covered by women, up from 31.8% in 2014, show the data published on Monday by Eurostat before the International Women’s Day.Among EU countries, in 2024, the highest share of women in management positions was recorded in Sweden (4»»»

Actmedia 2h

Eurostat: Luxembourg and Romania, the only countries with more immigrants from EU states than from outside the EU

In almost all member states of the EU, the total number of immigrants from outside the EU was larger, in 2024 than the number of immigrants from other EU member states, the only exceptions being Luxembourg and Romania, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to those data, in 2024, »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Israel’s Katz Says Told Troops to Seize New Positions in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon after an attack from Hezbollah. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to advance and take control of additional strategic positions »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Satellite Imagery Shows Apparent Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site, Report Says

Commercial satellite imagery has captured what appears to be the first known strikes on an Iranian nuclear site since the start of the US-Israeli air operation, an independent policy institute said on Monday. The Institute for Science and International Security said imagery produced by Colorado-bas»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad Rail launches border passenger trial to secure vital link

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has activated a key cross-border rail connection in a move designed to safeguard transport continuity and reinforce logistical resilience during a period of heightened regional risk assessment. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Rail, in coordinati»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Celebrities and Love Island reality tv stars stuck in UAE amid flight disruptions: 'We are all safe'

Dubai: The sudden suspension of flights across the UAE has left many travelers stuck in limbo, including a handful of well-known celebrities. From Bollywood stars to British reality TV personalities, here’s a look at those whose travel plans have been unexpectedly upended. 1. Esha Gupta: Bollywood »»»

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BNE 3h

The world leaders with most years in office - Statista

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

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BNE 3h

The world leaders with most years in office - Statista

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

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BNE 3h

The world leaders with most years in office - Statista

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

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BNE 3h

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

The world leaders with most years in office - Statista

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

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