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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»