Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil steadies as investors watch Iran war
Asian stock markets fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday while oil prices steadied as investors watch developments in the US-Israel war with Iran. In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 was about»»»
'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»
UAE supermarkets hold months of food stock as tensions rise
Dubai: Supermarket shelves across the UAE remain stocked with months of staple supplies, even as geopolitical tensions place renewed focus on shipping lanes, freight costs and energy markets. Retailers and supply chain leaders say the system is absorbing stress without disruption, supported by buff»»»
Why schools must teach social and emotional learning
Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases
France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. France has deployed Rafale fight»»»
Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Contacts with Hamas, Islamic Jihad Cut
Israeli-US operations targeting various Iranian military and security leaders have cut off communication between officials handling the Palestinian file in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and leaders at multiple levels within Palestinian factions, both inside and outside Gaza. Asharq Al-Aws»»»
Total lunar eclipse 2026 photos: Best 'Blood Moon' views from around the world - UPI.com
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse in Cairo In Egypt, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The total lunar eclipse was visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, lasting for 82 minutes and showcasing the stunning "Blood Moon". Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI)»»»
Polish bourse sees mild declines after Iran attack, oil firm Orlen surges 5%
All major indexes on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) reacted to the US-Israel attack on Iran with mild declines of slightly more than 1% on March 2. Conversely, shares in the oil firm Orlen rose by more than 5% as investors braced for high margins within the industry, whilst defence-focused stocks »»»
Oil extends gains and stocks dive as Iran conflict spreads
HONG KONG — Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the Middle East where the United States and Israel continued to bombard Iran, while Tehran launched further strikes on its neighbours.The attacks on the Islamic state have upended regional »»»
Energy prices soar, stocks tumble as Iran war stokes inflation fears
Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation amid fears of a fresh energy crisis over the war with Iran. Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising on worries that the widening war with Iran m»»»
Jury gets case of father of alleged Winder, Ga., school shooter - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged with the murder of four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024, is pictured in his booking photo. A jury began deliberations Tuesday in the case against his father, Colin Gray, who bought him the gun he allegedly used in the shoo»»»
Watch: Police encounter with 'determined beaver' caught on camera - UPI.com
March 2 (UPI) -- Police in Washington were called out on a report of a "determined beaver" attempting to cross a busy road "with zero regard for public safety." The Redmond Police Department said on social media that officers responded last week to a report of a suspicious subject described as a "d»»»
How did Trump order Iran attack without Congress approval? Here’s what the law says
When President Donald Trump described the 28 February US-Israel strikes on Iran as “major combat operations,” it reignited a long-running constitutional debate in Washington: Can a US president launch military action without Congress formally declaring war? The issue sits at the intersection of con»»»
Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
Washington: Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show»»»
We still have no idea where this war is heading
It is only day three of the new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours across the Gulf. The United Kingdom has dropped its refusal to allow the US to use its bases. The »»»
Israel army advance in south Lebanon, says creating buffer zone
Israeli forces advanced into a border area in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, a Lebanese army source told AFP, shortly after the Israeli defense minister instructed his troops to "take control of additional strategic positions in Lebanon". "Israeli ground forces advanced from Kfar Kila and the Khiam»»»
Trump dismisses negative polling on Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has dismissed polls indicating that a majority of Americans disapprove of his decision to attack Iran. A CNN poll suggests that 60% of Americans do not support the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only one in four Am»»»
Bitcoin tests resilience as war shock shakes global markets
Dubai: Bitcoin fell sharply after briefly reclaiming the $70,000 mark, retreating in tandem with global equities as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped as »»»
Bulgarian Politicians Pay Tribute to Heroes on National Day, Call to Preserve Freedom
Politicians in Bulgaria issued messages and statements on the occasion of this country's National Holiday, March 3, honoring those who fought for Bulgaria's freedom and urging that the hard-won liberty be preserved for future generations. Bulgaria marks the 148th anniversary of its Liberation today»»»
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
Europe knew this may be coming. For weeks, leaders and policy makers watched the US military build-up in the Middle East. They heard the threats of the Trump administration to Tehran: Give up all nuclear aspirations - or else! But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this con»»»
National Assembly Chair Nazarayan: March 3 - Day to Cherish Freedom
“For us Bulgarians, March 3 is the day of freedom - a freedom we must cherish every moment, because it was won through the self-sacrifice of thousands of our own and foreign heroes who gave their lives so that Bulgaria could be free today,” Raya Nazarayan, Chair of the 51st National Assembly, wrote»»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Honors Bulgaria’s Heroes on National Day
"Today we pay tribute to the heroism and self-sacrifice of all those who won Bulgaria’s freedom and laid the foundations of the modern Bulgarian State. March 3 is a day of historical memory, national dignity, and responsibility toward the future," the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) wrote on»»»
Lavrov Says No Evidence of Iran Producing Nuclear Weapons
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No one has yet seen evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. The minister called the US-Israeli aggression against Iran a war and called for an immediate cessation hostilities, adding that he does not expect any sanction»»»
Continue the Change: Essential Question Is What We Do with Our Freedom Now
The Continue the Change party sent greetings to Bulgarians on the occasion of March 3rd with a Facebook post on Tuesday. "The essential question is what we do with our freedom now," the post reads. The post about the national holiday is accompanied by a quote from revolutionary Hristo Botev about f»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
President Iotova: Bulgaria Earned Its Freedom Through Struggle, Calls for Unity and Peace
Bulgaria earned its freedom and fought for it, President Iliana Iotova said in an interview on the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, for Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), published on the national broadcaster’s website. According to her, the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) marked the end of a histor»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: Freedom Is Choice That Must Be Defended Daily
“Freedom is a question posed to us every day, and a decision that must be defended,” caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on the occasion of Bulgaria’s National Day. His March 3 statement was published on the official Facebook page of the Council of Ministers. According to the Prime Minister,»»»
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 »»»
GERB Leader Borissov Calls Freedom a Choice, Urges for Responsibility in National Day Message
Freedom is a choice, GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote in a Facebook post marking Bulgaria’s National Day. According to him, freedom is the choice to take responsibility. “It is a choice to preserve peace when the world is shaken. A choice to defend the national interest when times are difficult. A »»»
Kyrgyzstani wins gold at kettlebell lifting tournament in USA - | 24.KG
The Kettlebell Lifting Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the victory of Islam Narynbekov at the California Open IKO World Championship for Clubs & Individuals, which took place in San Francisco, California, USA. He won a gold medal in the over 95 kilogram weight class in the combined even»»»
Airline Ticket Prices Soar on Asia-Europe Routes after Gulf Airport Closures
The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the US-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets on many popular routes booked out for days. Major Gulf hubs remained closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, slashing capacit»»»
Gold surges in Dubai as investors seek safety amid regional conflict
Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai woke up to the highest prices in a month on Tuesday morning, with the 24-karat rate climbing to Dh646.50 per gram at 9.24am, up from Dh641 a day earlier, while 22-karat rose to Dh598.75 from Dh593.50. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move»»»
Record wage surge signals confidence in Saudi non-oil economy
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector lost a touch of speed in February, yet companies continued to hire aggressively and raise wages at the fastest pace since records began, signalling confidence that domestic demand remains intact. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»
India and Canada strike 'landmark' uranium supply deal
India and Canada on Monday agreed to a number of key trade accords that included cooperation on critical minerals and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical minera»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
India and Canada chart new partnership
India and Canada are elevating their bilateral relations across domains as announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India from February 27 to March 2 2026. The visit has highlighted a comprehensive a»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»