US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks
US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US diplomatic missions in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliat»»»
MoI urges public to refrain from sharing rumours
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and refrain from sharing rumors, in a post shared on X. The Ministry called for strict adherence to information issued by official authorities and urged the public to refrain from circulati»»»
A drone downed near Baghdad airport: official
A drone was shot down on Tuesday near Baghdad International airport, Iraqi authorities said. "A small drone was downed... on the outskirts of Baghdad International Airport, with no casualties or material damage reported," the Iraqi government's security media cell said. Baghdad International Airpor»»»
MoEHE shares guidelines for students, parents on remote learning
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Tuesday issued a series of guidelines to ensure the effective continuation of distance learning, describing it as a “shared responsibility” among schools, students and parents. General Principles - Distance learning is a shared res»»»
Israel hacked Tehran cameras before Khamenei assassination – FT
Israeli intelligence hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to prepare the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Khamenei and other senior officials. The cameras i»»»
UAE has faced more than 1,000 attacks during regional strife
Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that it has not taken any decision to change its defensive posture toward the repeated Iranian attacks. The country stated that it has been subjected to more than 1,000 attacks, a figure exceeding the total number faced by all other targeted countries combined, noting t»»»
First President of Administrative Court takes up duties
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - A handover ceremony was held in Tuesday at the headquarters of the Administrative Court in the capital, following the appointment of Samira Guiza as First President of the Court, succeeding Abdessalem Mehdi Grissia, who...»»»
Overseas administrative services portal at consular agency in Lille operational
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The overseas administrative services portal has been set up at Tunisia's Consular Agency in Lille, the Consulate General in Paris announcedThis portal will enable members of the Tunisian community to obtain civil status...»»»
China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war
A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»
BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears
China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
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,»»»
Jurassic Park palaeontologist parts ways with university after Epstein emails
A palaeontologist who worked as an adviser on several Jurassic Park films has left his role at Chapman University, weeks after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein were released. The 2012 emails show Jack Horner visited the convicted sex offender's New Mexico ranch and sought research funding. Hor»»»
World's largest acidic geyser wakes up in Yellowstone from six-year slumber
The world's largest acidic geyser is putting on a show again, erupting for the first time in six years after a quiet hiatus, officials at Yellowstone National Park say. The Echinus Geyser - located in the park's famous Norris Geyser Basin - had been in slumber since 2020, and it's unknown whether t»»»
Over 44,000 travelers in UAE to be repatriated: Al Jazeera
Dubai: Al Jazeera reported that tens of thousands of travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be repatriated in successive phases, the country’s Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri says. The first phase includes 17,498 passengers on 60 flights operated by national carrie»»»
Israel army says killed Iran Quds Force officer responsible for Lebanon
The Israeli military said it killed a senior commander of Iran's elite Quds Force on Tuesday in a strike on Tehran, adding that he was responsible for its operations in Lebanon. "Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force... struck and eliminated the temporary commander of the Lebanon Corps of the Irania»»»
Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Dubai Quran Award winners
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured a distinguished group of participants in the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, celebrating outstanding Qur’anic voices from across the world during the holy month»»»
Company registrations rise 35% compared with 2019 — department
AMMAN — The number of companies registered in the Kingdom during the first two months of 2026 rose by 35 per cent compared with the same period in 2019 and by 0.6 per cent compared with 2025, official data showed on Tuesday.Figures issued by the Companies Control Department indicated that 1,316 com»»»
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.The Ras Tanura facility along the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast is home to one of the large»»»
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran. In comments at the White House, Trump said Spain had been "terrible" and suggested "we're going to cut off all trade". "We don't wan»»»
Macron says US, Israel acted 'outside international law' in Iran strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the United States and Israel's military operations in Iran were conducted "outside international law", but placed primary blame on the Islamic republic. "The United States of America and Israel decided to launch military operations, conducted outsi»»»
Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»
Israeli attacks on Lebanon displace more than 58,000 in two days, authorities say
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel, dragging Lebanon into the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. According to the Lebanese health ministry, »»»
'Strangely normal': As war rages in Iran, daily life in UAE remains 'orderly, calm'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Susan Marie Ossman, anthropologist, artist, historian, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Movements, Spaces and Cultural Practices Affiliationat NYU Abu Dhabi. As war rages in Iran and across the Middle East, Professor Ossman's classes have moved»»»
Israel says will strike Hezbollah until group disarmed
Israel's military chief on Tuesday said his forces would keep attacking Hezbollah until the Iran-backed Lebanese group was disarmed, as the war in the Middle East raged for a fourth day. "We are determined to eliminate the threat Hezbollah poses and will not stop until this organization is disarmed»»»
Several projectiles fired from Lebanon towards Israel
Several projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday but a majority of them were intercepted, the Israeli military said, as Israel vowed to attack the Lebanese group Hezbollah until it was disarmed. "Several projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory were identifi»»»
Macron says Hezbollah made 'grave mistake', warns against Israeli ground op
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Noting that the war had spread to Lebanon, Macron said the Iran-backed militant Hez»»»
Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its frigate escort to set sail for the Mediterranean following the situation in the Middle East, he said on Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»
Prime Minister receives call from Luxembourg's Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of Luxembourg HE Luc Frieden, . During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its ser»»»
Fire reported near US Consulate in Dubai: Dubai Media Office
Doha: The Dubai Media Office on X said that, “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.” “Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported,” it added.»»»
Fire caused by drone near US Consulate in Dubai extinguished
Authorities in Dubai succeeded in extinguishing a limited fire in the vicinity of the US Consulate in Dubai resulting from a drone targeting operation, and the incident did not result in any injuries. Huda AtaSpecial to Gulf NewsHuda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.Show MoreRelated To»»»
Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»
Electro-Alfa International goes public on the BSE, following the IPO worth RON 579.64 million
Electro-Alfa International, whose technical solutions are manufactured in its four state-ofthe-art factories in Botoșani, Romania, is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol EAI. The company’s market capitalization at the IPO price of RON 8.85 per share— the maximum price within the of»»»
Trump administration reverses course on law firms - UPI.com
The Department of Justice reversed course on four law firms it has been battling for nearly a year. The four firms challenged the Trump administration's executive orders against them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Dep»»»
It's business as usual in DIFC as community members return to office
Dubai International Financial Centre asked community members and entities, on Tuesday, to continue to follow internal protocols and business continuity plans in the coming days as people resume office-based working arrangements. It added on its social media channels: “Community members are requeste»»»
Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone
Dubai: Israel said on Tuesday it had expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon and was moving to establish a buffer zone along the border, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified amid a widening regional conflict. The Israeli military said troops had advanced beyond five existing positions »»»
Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»
India warns 'serious' economic risk from Mideast war
NEW DELHI — India warned Tuesday that war in the Middle East threatens the safety of its 10 million citizens in the region and could seriously disrupt the country's economy.India, the world's most populous nation and fastest growing major economy, relies heavily on oil imports.New Delhi's foreign m»»»
Ukrainian Paralympians barred from wearing ‘political’ uniform
Ukraine’s national team has been forced to urgently replace its ceremonial uniforms for the Winter Paralympics in Italy after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) rejected a design featuring a map of the country based on Kiev’s territorial claims. The uniform design featured a map that incl»»»
Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a US Senate committee on Tuesday, defending her record as head of a department that is currently under fire for how it is carrying out President Donald Trump's massive immigration enforcement campaign. The Department of Homeland Security is a»»»
Chinese cable project causes rift before Chile presidential transition - UPI.com
Chile's president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast (C), speaks at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. He declared the transition process, which began in December with outgoing President Gabriel Boric, over after the cancellation of their scheduled meetings and amid mutual accusations of a la»»»
Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'
Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observe»»»
The Debate - How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign
It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap homemade drones to shut business, spook mar»»»
Draft of Socialist Party Proposal on Parliamentary Rules Made Public
The draft proposal of the Socialist Party, concerning amendments to the rules of the Albanian Parliament has been made public, outlining significant changes to debate procedures while maintaining the current structure of parliamentary committees. According to the draft, speaking time for ministers »»»
Rehabilitation of ICARDA’s Gene Bank in Syria boosts food security and crop diversity
Damascus, March 3 (SANA) – The rehabilitation of the gene bank operated by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Aleppo marks a major step in strengthening Syria’s agricultural recovery, food security, and long-term biodiversity preservation. The facility, »»»
French court slashes jail terms for trio involved in murder of teacher Samuel Paty
Three men had their jail sentences reduced on appeal by a French court on Monday following criminal convictions over the 2020 jihadist beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who showed cartoons in his classroom of the Prophet Mohammed. A French court on Monday reduced on appeal the jail sentences of thr»»»
UAE extends remote learning until Friday: Al Jazeera
Doha, Qatar: The UAE has announced that remote learning will continue until Friday, March 6, according to Al Jazeera. This measure will apply to “students, educational and administrative staff in all public and private schools and universities nationwide”, the country’s Ministry of Education and th»»»
Trump claims Iran was preparing to attack first
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted that US-Israeli strikes had "knocked out" most of Iran's military, while denying that Israel had forced him into launching the war that has engulfed the Middle East. Trump however offered no firm plan for Iran, saying possible leaders eyed by th»»»