Al Awsat 4m

Demand Remained Strong in Saudi Arabia's Non-oil Business in February, PMI Shows

Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector slowed slightly in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, although demand remained strong. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to a reading of 56.1 in February from January's 56.3, but remained well »»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 7m

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»»»

upi.com
UPI 7m

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 »»»

upi.com
Business-review 7m

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»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 15m

American University in Dubai continues distance learning amid Iran aggression on UAE

Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) is continuing distance learning, while universities across the UAE are stepping up mental health and counselling support for students and staff amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the UAE. AUD confirmed to Gulf News that classes are being delivered v»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 15m

Dubai crown prince holds security talks with Oman amid US-Israel with Iran

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a telephone call with Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman, as regional tensions continue to escalate. During »»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 16m

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»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 16m

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 16m

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 21m

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 21m

Israeli strike hit Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV office in south Beirut

The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for dozens of locations in Lebanon on Tuesday, including warning residents in two southern Beirut neighborhoods to stay away from several buildings ahead of an imminent operation. "Urgent warning to the residents of Lebanon, specifically in the vill»»»

Gulf News 27m

Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor strikes off Sumatra island

Banda Aceh: Indonesia: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, rattling residents but causing no serious damage. The quake originated offshore from Sumatra's northeastern tip, authorities said, prompting people to fle»»»

gulfnews.com
Kathimerini 28m

Serial copper cable theft suspect arrested in Thessaloniki

A 40-year-old man was arrested at dawn on Tuesday in northern Greece for removing copper wire from the facilities of OSE, the state-owned company responsible for rail infrastructure. His movements were noticed by an OSE guard working at the facility in Dialogi, west of Thessaloniki, who notified th»»»

ekathimerini.com
Gulf News 31m

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 34m

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 35m

Etihad Airways urges passengers not to travel to Abu Dhabi airport

Etihad Airways has urged guests and members of the public not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly and provided with confirmed ticket details. Access may be restricted for those without verified travel documentation. Passengers are advised to check their flight status a»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 35m

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 41m

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 41m

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 41m

RSF Drone Strike Causes Blackout in Sudan’s El-Obeid

A paramilitary drone strike on a power plant Tuesday caused a blackout in Sudan's key Kordofan city of El-Obeid, a local official and an eyewitness told AFP. "A drone belonging to the Rapid Support Forces bombed the city's power station early this morning, causing a fire," an official with the stat»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sputnik 43m

European Gas Prices Reach $700 Per 1,000 Cubic Meters for 1st Time Since January 2023– ICE

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas exchange prices in Europe exceeded $700 per thousand cubic meters for the first time since January 23, 2023, data from the London-based ICE exchange showed on Tuesday. April futures on the TTF index — Europe's largest hub — opened at $586.7 per 1,000 cubic meters (+8.8%) at 0»»»

sputniknews.com
Gulf News 51m

Oman issues immediate ban on all drone activities amid regional developments

Dubai: Oman has suspended all operating permits for unmanned aircraft and a broad range of aerial activities, effective immediately, as a precautionary step to safeguard national airspace. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the decision covers all drones, wheth»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Kozloduy NPP Unit 6 Shut Down for Turbine Equipment Replacement

Unit 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has been shut down for the replacement of safety membrane devices in the turbine’s moisture separator reheaters, located in the conventional, non-nuclear part of the unit, the plant said on its official website here on Tuesday. The shutdown was carri»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 53m

Turkish Monthly Inflation Near 3%, Keeping Pressure on Central Bank

Turkish inflation cooled to 2.96% on a monthly basis in February while the annual figure rose to 31.53%, largely as expected, according to official data on Tuesday that tees up a tough rate decision for the central bank next week. Beyond the price pressure, market turmoil due to war between US-Isra»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 53m

China Urges all Sides to Maintain Safety in Hormuz Strait

China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. Nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil supplies pass through the strait, as well as a significant amount of ca»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 58m

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 1h

Oman's Duqm port targeted by drones with no injuries reported

Dubai: Drones have struck fuel storage facilities at Duqm Commercial Port in Oman, according to a security source cited by the Oman News Agency (ONA). The agency said a number of drones targeted the fuel tanks at the port, with one drone hitting a tank directly. The resulting damage was quickly con»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 1h

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»»»

upi.com
TAP 1h

Tunis Stock Exchange: Tunindex gains 5.72% in February 2026

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The Tunindex closed the month of February 2026 at 15,174.64 points, recording a gain of 5.72% following a rise of 6.72% during January 2026, according to the monthly analysis published by the Tunis Stock Exchange.Since the...»»»

France24 1h

Israel says it will reopen Gaza aid crossing to allow 'gradual' entry of humanitarian aid

Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon. Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza»»»

france24.com
Actmedia 1h

ACEA: Romania’s Auto Market Records Sharpest Decline in the EU

Data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that new car registrations in Europe fell at an annual rate in January 2026, the first decline since June 2025, affected by declines in major markets, including Germany, France and Poland. The association representing»»»

Actmedia 1h

Healthcare: Health minister, WHO regional director for Europe sign collaboration agreement

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Henri P. Kluge on Thursday signed a Biennial Collaboration Agreement for 2026-2027.'This agreement is not a formal one. It is built on the realities of our health system and on the objectives un»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romanian Hotel Industry Federation launches project to enhance skills of hotel industry professionals

The Romanian Hotel Industry Federation (FIHR) is launching a 2.5 million lei project aimed at modernising social dialogue and enhancing the skills of professionals in the sector.'This project marks a moment of institutional consolidation for Romania's hotel industry. We need genuine negotiating cap»»»

Gulf News 1h

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Actmedia 1h

Survey: Employees prioritise job security and stability in 2026 and go to office almost daily

Employees prioritise job security and stability over flexibility, with more than six in ten going to the office almost daily to remain professionally visible and reconnect with their team and colleagues, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property at the start of the year on a national samp»»»

Actmedia 1h

BNR's foreign exchange reserves decrease to EUR 65,023 million as of 28 February 2026

On 28 February 2026, the National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65,023 million, compared to EUR 65,812 million on 31 January 2026, according to a BNR release published on Monday."During the month, the following flows were recorded: EUR 3,574 million worth of inflows»»»

Actmedia 1h

Gov't coalition meeting on 2026 budget structure

The leaders of the governing coalition met in a new meeting on Monday for discussions regarding the draft state budget for this year.The meeting at the Victoria Palace is attended by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Sorin Grindeanu, chairman of the Social D»»»

Actmedia 1h

New U.S. ambassador to Romania to present his letters of credence on Tuesday

The new ambassador of the United States to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, will present his letters of credence on Tuesday.According to the schedule announced by the Presidential Administration, at 14:00 the U.S. ambassador-designate Darryl Nirenberg will be received at the Cotroceni Palace by President»»»

Actmedia 1h

Labour cooperation deal signed as 25,000 Sri Lankans work in Romania

More than 25,000 Sri Lankans are currently working in Romania, Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said on Monday during a joint press appearance with Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu.The Sri Lankan official signed a Memorandum of Understandi»»»

Actmedia 1h

CFA: Fuel prices could go up 10-15%, amid the Middle East conflict

The accelerated increase in oil prices, after the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, could lead to a 10-15% increase in fuel prices in the coming weeks, with second-round effects on inflation in Romania, Adrian Codirlasu, chairman of CFA Romania, said."If we look globally, we see that the»»»

Actmedia 1h

Middle East crisis/Defence Minister Miruta discusses regional security with UK Ambassador Portman

Defence Minister Radu Miruta met on Monday with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania, Giles Portman, with talks focusing, among other issues, on recent developments in the regional security situation.According to a press release sent on Monday, discu»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by Qatar Armed Forces not depleted, remains well-stocked

DOHA: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar affirmed that the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and remains well-stocked. A statement from the International Media Office in response to an article published by Bloomberg, the»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Al Awsat 1h

Crocodile Caught in an Australian Creek 1,200 Miles from Its Tropical Habitat

Stephanie Kirsop didn’t believe her son when he phoned to say a crocodile was lurking in a creek near their home. The family live in the temperate coastal city of Newcastle, which is 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) south of Australia's crocodile habitat in the tropical north. Lionel Saunders, 12, an»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

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 »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

Rubio Says Israel's Strike Plan Triggered US Attack on Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against Ame»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 1h

Trump accepts White House Correspondents' dinner invite, ending years-long boycott - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will attend this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, following his yearslong boycott of the event. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- For the first time as president, Donald Trump will attend the White Hous»»»

upi.com
UPI 1h

IAEA chief raises 'serious concern' over N. Korea uranium enrichment - UPI.com

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi warned Monday that North Korea is continuing its uranium enrichment program. He made the remarks during an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria. Photo by Max Slovencik/EPA SEOUL, March 3 (UPI) -- The head of the »»»

upi.com