Germany backs UAE after Iranian attacks, condemns escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany. The two leaders discussed developments in the region in light of the serious military escalation and its implications for regional and international secur»»»
Barclays Says Brent Crude Oil Could Reach $100 a Barrel
Barclays boosted its Brent crude oil futures price forecast to around $100 per barrel on Saturday, up from $80 on Friday, after the United States and Israel bombed several sites in Iran. "Oil markets might have to face their worst fears on Monday. As things stand right now, we think Brent could hit»»»
Lebanon warns of 'adventures' dragging it into U.S.-led war on Iran - UPI.com
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, pictured at Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda in 2025, said that his country will not be dragged into "adventures" that threaten it's security and unity. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE Feb. 28 (UPI) -- BERUIT -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said »»»
UAE President, Greek PM discuss regional escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, during which they discussed the serious escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security and stability. The G»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,received a telephone call today from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaya Kallas. During the call, they reviewed the developments of t»»»
Amir, UK PM discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom HEKeir Starmer. The call dealt with exchanging views on the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on region»»»
Locally dense fog late at night near coastal areas and low-lying regions
Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) - The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy across most regions, with locally dense fog forming late at night near coastal areas and low-lying regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow...»»»
Communication Technologies Ministry to gradually generalise electronic invoicing (Minister)
Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) – Minister of Communication Technologies Sofiene Hemissi stressed the need to continue the digitalisation of public services, notably through the gradual generalisation of electronic invoicing, without cancelling or postponing...»»»
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Spanish, French, German, and Russian Foreign Ministers
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received telephone calls today from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE José Manuel Albares; Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran
Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran
Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»
Starmer joins France and Germany in condemning Iran strikes as Cobra convenes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined the leaders of France and Germany in condemning Iran's retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28, calling on Tehran to refrain from further military action and seek a negotiated solution, PA Media reported. »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Amir receives phone call from UK Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer. During the call, the two sides exchanged views on the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and internati»»»
Qatar halts public events until further notice: Al Jazeera
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that "Qatar has announced the suspension of all public events, gatherings and entertainment at hotels and tourism sites until further notice." "It also halted all Ramadan tents and iftars, which hotels and tourist venues typically host for compani»»»
Amir holds phone call with Amir of Kuwait on the current security situation
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with HH Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir reassured of the State of Kuwait, as well as its leadership and peopl»»»
Over 200 dead as Trump pushes for regime change in Iran
Dubai: At least 201 people were killed and 747 wounded in coordinated US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent said Saturday evening — the first official toll since the attacks began. The humanitarian organisation said 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces were affected and that it had ente»»»
Former President Radev Urges End to Middle East Military Action
In a Facebook post published on Saturday night, Rumen Radev, president of Bulgaria between 2017 and 2026, expressed hope that reason will prevail and that military action in the Middle East will cease as soon as possible. He said that a destructive war in the region would pose a huge threat to inte»»»
Opposition Protest Begins in Tirana, Heavy Police Presence Surrounds Prime Minister’s Office
As previously announced, an opposition protest led by the Democratic Party of Albania (PD) began at 6:00 p.m. local time in the capital, Tirana. The party’s leader, Sali Berisha, initially arrived at the party’s headquarters — known as the “blue headquarters” — before setting off on foot toward the»»»
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received on Saturday phone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign»»»
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Egyptian, Turkish Foreign Ministers
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received two telephone calls today, one from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty »»»
Sayyed Houthi: Iran has enough religious faith and military capabilities to defeat the enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Houthi: Iran has enough religious faith and military capabilities to defeat the enemy 28-02-2026 19:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Sa»»»
Syria’s central bank restores full ties with New York Federal Reserve
Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) – Syria’s Central Bank said Saturday it has restored its full banking relationship with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and reopened its account there, marking a step toward reconnecting the country to the global financial system. In a statement, the Central Bank of Sy»»»
Sayyed Houthi calls on Yemenis to hold million-man rallies in support of the Islamic Republic - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Houthi calls on Yemenis to hold million-man rallies in support of the Islamic Republic 28-02-2026 19:40 PM Latest News Urgent News S»»»
Presidential Administration Calls for End of Military Conflict in Middle East and Return to Diplomacy
The presidential administration is monitoring developments in the Middle East with concern and alarm, the presidential press secretariat said on Saturday night. The institution said it joins international efforts to end the military conflict and to return to the negotiating table. The institution a»»»
Amir receives call from Pakistani Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The call addressed the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and international peace »»»
Head of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi voices solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran in face of criminal US-Israeli aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunisias Consulate in Dubai calls for compliance with instructions of Emirati authorities
Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) - Tunisia's Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates called on members of the Tunisian community residing in the UAE to comply with instructions issued by official authorities and to refrain from spreading any...»»»
Amir holds phone call with Amir of Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone call today with his brother the Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir inquired about the well-being of the State of Kuwait, its leadership and peopl»»»
Several residential buildings targeted in Manama: Bahrain MoI
Doha, Qatar: Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted, with Civil Defence teams continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites, according to official information, according to the Bahraini Ministry of Interior. In a post on X, it said further details will be releas»»»
US Tankers and Cargo Planes Stationed in Sofia Amid Iran-Israel Strikes, Bulgaria Safe
Several US military aircraft remain stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia, according to on-site observations by a BGNES reporter. Positioned beside them are numerous tanker trucks, believed to be supplying fuel. The visible aircraft are primarily KC-135 aerial refueling planes - commonly refer»»»
Political Reactions in Bulgaria After Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iran
The Bulgarian Presidential Institution has expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Middle East. In an official position distributed to the media, President Iliana Yotova stated that Bulgaria aligns itself with international initiatives aimed at halting t»»»
How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
American and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on cities across Iran, in what US President Donald Trump has described as "major combat operations". Trump has called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". In resp»»»
Qatar University, UDST announce transition to remote learning
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that remote learning will be implemented for students. Qatar University, in a statement, said that the decision to operate classes remotely was effective immediately, and came in light of the curren»»»
Iranian Army announces shooting down 12 hostile drone over various cities in the Islamic Republic - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Weather in March: Temperatures to Range between Minus 7C and 26C
The lowest temperatures in Bulgaria in March will be between minus 7C and minus 2C, Mariyana Popova of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology told BTA on Saturday. The highest temperatures will be between 21C and 26C. The average monthly temperature in Bulgaria in the next 31 days will»»»
Hospitals receive 12 injuries on backdrop of regional developments - Hlt Min.
Hospitals receive 12 injuries on backdrop of regional developments - Hlt Min.»»»
UAE warns reposting rumours online can lead to prosecution
The Public Prosecution warns against publishing or circulating rumors and information from unknown sources through social media platforms or any other technological means, due to the consequences thereof, including the spread of confusion and harm to the security and stability of society. In a soci»»»
Mild injuries as drone targets Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City: The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday that a drone had targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in mild injuries among several operators, along with limited material damage to the Passenger Terminal (T1) amid the current regional developments. Kuwait News Ag»»»
Kuwait continues countering attacks - Army
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday that the Army General Staff is continuing to counter waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks.In a statement, Col. Saud Al-Atwan indicated that debris fell at Ali al Salem Air Base as a result o»»»
National Cyber Security Agency urges public to rely on official sources, avoid spreading rumours
Doha, Qatar: In line with its commitment to enhancing digital security and maintaining social stability, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has emphasized the importance of obtaining information solely from authorized official sources. In a social media post, the agency said that citizens an»»»
Hezbollah calls on region to stand against attack on Iran
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah called on Saturday for the Middle East to stand against Israel and the United States' attack on Iran. In a statement, the group called upon "the countries and peoples of the region to stand against" the attack, warning that "its dire consequences will affect everyone»»»