Bulgarian News Agency 18m

Caretaker Minister Dechev Says 23 of 28 Interior Ministry Regional Directors Replaced ahead of Elections

So far, 23 out of a total of 28 regional directorates of the Interior Ministry have had their directors replaced, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova Television on Sunday. “The remaining ones will stay in office for the time being,” he added. The minister said there is a plan in place»»»

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Ya Libnan 45m

Paris conference to support Lebanon’s army postponed amid regional tensions – Ya Libnan

Share: A file photo shows Lebanese army soldiers marching during a military parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of Lebanese independence from France at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Yarze. (AFP) BEIRUT: A planned international conference in Paris to support the Lebanese Armed Forces ha»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers discuss de-escalation efforts

Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi. According to Oman News Agency, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his country's appreciation for the Sultanate of»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Opposing the Iranian regime and welcoming the bombs aren't the same thing

Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President discuss regional military escalation

Jeddah: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Turkish President, HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the military escalation in the Middle East and its repercussions on regional and global peace. This came in a phon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Who’s really running Iran after Khamenei’s death? Here’s what we know.

Dubai: Iran has entered a volatile new chapter following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes — a development that has triggered the activation of a constitutional transition mechanism in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that a new leadership co»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Vows Revenge After Killing of Khamenei, Trades Strikes with Israel in Widening War

Iran vowed revenge Sunday after the killing of its supreme leader and traded strikes with Israel as part of a widening war prompted by a surprise US and Israeli bombardment. The US military said three service members have been killed, the first known American casualties from the conflict. Blasts in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Senior delegation from Abu Dhabi visits Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

A senior delegation from Abu Dhabi visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City to check on the condition of individuals injured due to the regional events and reviewed the level of treatment services being provided to them. The delegation included Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commande»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran open to ‘serious efforts at de-escalation’: Oman foreign ministry

Muscat: Al Jazeera stated that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, told his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi that Tehran is open to any “serious efforts at de-escalation,” according to a statement from Oman’s foreign ministry. Oman has been acting as a mediator in the recent nuclear »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Pakistan: Violent clashes erupt after Khamenei killing; 12 dead

Dubai: At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday as protests swept across Pakistan following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The most violent clashes erupted near the US Consulate in Karachi and around Islamabad’s Diplom»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Amir receives phone call from President of the European Commission

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Sunday from the President of the European Commission, HE Ursula von der Leyen. At the outset of the call, the President of the European Commission expressed her reassurance regarding the situation in the State of Qatar»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Oman, calls them a dangerous escalation

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a dangerous escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to the region’s security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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RT 3h

‘Dangerous venture’: World reacts to US-Israel attack on Iran

Israel and the US conducted joint strikes on Iran on Saturday that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation from Tehran, plunging the Middle East into renewed conflict. US President Donald Trump has called the operation necessary so as to protect the American p»»»

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Kuna 3h

UAE strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Oman

ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a serious escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability.In a statement »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Public Procurements for Cancer Screening Tests to Be Investigated for Overpricing

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said that the public procurements for cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests will be investigated. Earlier this week, Okoliyski reported that significant overpricing had been ide»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Jordan, Oman Foreign Ministers condemn Iranian attacks on their countries

Amman: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi condemned today the Iranian attack on the Sultanate of Oman. During a phone call with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Safadi affirmed Jordan's solidarity with Oman in all measures it takes to protect its security and sovereignty. For »»»

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Kuna 4h

First Deputy PM says emergency plan implemented under integrated system

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The state's emergency preparedness plan is being implemented under a comprehensive and well-studied system, said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.In a press statement on the sidelines of his visit to Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital to »»»

Gulf News 4h

UAE tells hotels to extend stays for guests unable to leave

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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BBC 4h

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader

The attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader came not in the middle of the night, as might have been expected, but in the middle of the morning. That was because the US and Israel decided to take advantage of a piece of crucial intelligence that had arrived hours before. For months, they had been w»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Arabia summons Iran envoy over Gulf attacks

RIYADH Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said it summoned the Iranian ambassador on Sunday, a day after the kingdom accused Tehran of targeting its territory with strikes. “Foreign Ministry summons the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom in response to Iran’s brazen attacks that targeted the Kingdom an»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Sunday from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia HE Vahan Kostanyan. During the call, the two sides reviewed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious implica»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Global alarm after Iran strikes: Leaders respond to escalation

World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gold poised for a sharp jump as markets reopen, key levels ahead

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai postpones end-of-term and internal exams in private schools

Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has directed private schools in the emirate to postpone end-of-term and internal examinations scheduled in the coming days, in line with the implementation of distance learning for three days. Schools hosting board exams, external»»»

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Gulf News 5h

From secret meeting to airstrike: How Khamenei was killed

Dubai: Confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was meeting his top advisers triggered the Israeli-US air and naval operation that ultimately killed him, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the planning. A US official told the agency the operation hinged on stri»»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Doesn’t Have Enough Missile Interceptors For Sustained War Against Iran: Here’s Why

“The primary problem the US and its proxies in the region have is America’s own global overreach,” prolific geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic told Sputnik, commenting on reporting by Bloomberg that US missile interceptor stocks could run low “within days” if sustained Iranian retaliatory strikes »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oil markets brace for a sharp opening surge amid supply fears

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oman port and tanker hit as Iran strikes Gulf states

MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Ajith Kumar reassures fans after returning from airport amid flight cancellations in the region

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

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Gulf News 6h

‘Someone is looking out for them’: The Dubai business offering free accommodation to thousands of stranded travellers

Dubai: The unprecedented situation unfolding across the region since Saturday, marked by Iranian missile attacks and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf has resulted in widespread flight cancellations, leaving thousands of visitors and tourists stranded in the UAE. Amid the uncertainty, on»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Prime Minister discusses regional developments with Foreign Ministers of Canada, UK 

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received two phone calls today from HE Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and HE Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Developm»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Parks and Resorts to stay closed today

In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Malta, Cyprus, Croatia, India and Uzbekistan

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received phone calls today from HE Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta; HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of »»»

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Libya Herald 7h

LIA announces 2025 Direct Financial Assets results at US$ 41.7 billion - generating returns of US$ 2 billion / 4.79%

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announce last Tuesday (26 February) the 2025 financial performance results for its direct investment portfolio. It reported that the market value of directly managed financial assets reached US$ 41.7 billion. It said these assets are available for investment bu»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives telephone call from Sudan's Chairman of Transitional Sovereignty Council

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan. At the beginning of the call, the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council expressed the solidarity of the R»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Attack on Oman is an attack on principle of mediation: Dr Majed Al Ansari

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Majed Al Ansari has warned that the attack on Oman sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the role of mediators. In a social media post, published in Arabic and English, the official said»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UK Says Missiles Fired in ‘Direction of Cyprus’ During Iran Conflict

Britain's defense secretary said Sunday that "Iranian indiscriminate retaliatory attacks" to US-Israeli strikes included "two ballistic missiles fired in the direction of Cyprus", but which were likely not "targeted" at the Mediterranean island. "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the direction»»»

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Sana 7h

U.S. reaffirms support for Jordan amid Iranian attacks

Amman, March 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed Washington’s full support for Jordan during a phone call with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Saturday evening, following Iranian attacks on Jordanian territory. According to the Jordan News Agency, Rubio conveyed U.S. solidarity »»»

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Gulf News 8h

“You are safe,” Minister says UAE will defend every citizen, resident

Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»

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Gulf News 8h

After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition

Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow

Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

UK Says ‘Few People Will Mourn’ Iran’s Khamenei

UK Defense Secretary John Healey said Sunday that "few people will mourn" Ali Khamenei, in the British government's first public response to the Iranian supreme leader's death in US-Israeli strikes. "Iran and the regime he's led for so long, it's a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and spo»»»

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BBC 8h

UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

The defence secretary has said protecting UK bases and civilians in the Middle East from "indiscriminate attacks" by Iran was his priority. John Healey told the BBC that "no-one will mourn" the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of US and Israeli air str»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir receives telephone call from Turkish President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye. At the beginning of the call, the Turkish President expressed his reassurance about the situation in the State of Qatar follow»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatar expresses strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on port of Duqm in Oman, oil tanker off its coast

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the commercial port of Duqm in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and an oil tanker off its coast, considering them a violation of the Sultanate’s sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly tar»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Port of Duqm in Oman and oil tanker off its coast

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the commercial port of Duqm in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman and an oil tanker off its coast. “Qatar considers these attacks a violation of the Sultanate's sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly t»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Cheers, Mourning as Iran’s Khamenei Is Killed

Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day ea»»»

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BNE 11h

VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

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BNE 11h

VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

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