Nicosia, March 2 (SANA) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri was struck overnight by an Iranian-made Shahed drone, causing minor material damage. In a statement reported by Reuters, Christodoulides said Cyprus was not involved in any mil»»»

Dubai: The UAE judiciary has strengthened protections for privacy and human dignity in the digital age, ruling that global technology platforms must follow local court decisions - even if their operations extend beyond national borders. In a landmark case, a UAE court ordered a major international »»»

Doha, Qatar: Amazon’s cloud division says that its data centers in Bahrain and the UAE were experiencing power and connectivity problems, amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes, Al Jazeera reports. Two of Amazon cloud unit’s zones, which are clusters of ‌data centres, in the UAE were without power, the co»»»

Construction of a new building for the young technicians’ station at 144, Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek continues. The five-story educational center, covering over 2,500 square meters, will have an astronomical observatory, a museum, a conference hall, and specialized areas for children’s technical»»»

An artificial intelligence system has been launched in the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, which will cover the work of Parliament and provide information on its activities. AI-powered TV presenters have begun working for the parliament’s press service. The TV presenters Myrza and Aiym will produce »»»

DOHA: Mwani Qatar recorded significant growth in its operational performance during February on a year-on-year basis, driven by an increase in handling indices and vessel traffic across the country's ports. In a post on X on Monday, Mwani Qatar reported that the number of Twenty-foot Equivalent Uni»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said ‌on ‌Monday that ‌Hezbollah ⁠chief Naim Qassem ⁠was now a "target for ⁠elimination", after ‌the ‌Iran-aligned militant group ‌fired ‌at Israel in ‌retaliation for the killing ⁠of ⁠Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. On Sunday, Qassem said in a statement: “W»»»

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange will organise, on March 6, the Tunisian edition of Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative to highlight the role of the financial and private sectors in promoting gender equality in...»»»

Al Jazeera reports that two drones that “attempted to attack” the Ras Tanura refinery this morning were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry has said in reports carried by Saudi state-run spa news agency. A “small” fire broke out as a result of the debris falling during the in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar recorded significant growth in its operational performance during February on a year-on-year basis, driven by an increase in handling indices and vessel traffic across the country's ports. In a post on X on Monday, Mwani Qatar reported that the number of Twenty-foot Equival»»»

«We are receiving no real help from the consulate; we are left to manage on our own. We don’t know what we will do when our money runs out,» Erkingul Sharshenbekova, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan stranded in the emirate of Ajman (UAE) due to Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and the closure of airspace in»»»

Dubai: A narrow stretch of water between Iran and Oman has now become one of the most closely watched economic flashpoints in the world, with analysts warning that any sustained disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would ripple into fuel costs, transport expenses and everyday prices »»»

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held a new meeting of top military officials Monday on developments ion the Middle East, the ministry said. A Defense Ministry statement said participants in the briefing “confirmed that the required protocols are fully in place, and that all necessary security measur»»»

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»

Iran’s army said Monday it targeted US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait as well as vessels in the Indian ocean after the killing of the Islamic republic’s supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes. "Missile units of the army’s ground and naval forces operating from various locations targeted the U.»»»

BEIJING, March 2 (KUNA) -- China announced Monday the evacuation of more than 3,000 Chinese citizens from Iran following joint US-Israeli military strikes, deploying embassy and consulate teams to border crossings to provide assistance.One Chinese citizen was reported killed amid the ongoing milita»»»

RIYADH, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed after attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery earlier in the day.The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Malki, stated th»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. The attacks reportedly caused significant destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli terr»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned rocket fire launched at Israel on Monday, as the Israeli military launched a series of strikes across Lebanon in response. "Regardless of who is behind it, the rocket fire from southern Lebanon is an irresponsible and suspicious act that endangers Lebanon’s secu»»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

Dubai: Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures in response to ongoing regional developments. Here is a straightforward breakdown of what is closed, what has changed, and what you need to do. Ain DubaiThe Ain Dubai observation wheel has been suspended for safety »»»

Dubai: Sreeja Konidela, the younger daughter of Telugu icon Chiranjeevi, has reassured followers that she and her two daughters are safe in Dubai amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict and regional airspace disruptions. Taking to Instagram Stories, Sreeja thanked well-wishers for their concern and said »»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

Singapore, March 2 (SANA) Oil prices surged about 7% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in months, as escalating military tensions in the Gulf and damage to oil tankers disrupted shipping routes in one of the world’s key energy corridors. Brent crude rose to $82.37 a barrel, its highest level»»»

ISTANBUL, March 2 (KUNA) -- Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bulat announced Monday that Ankara has decided to impose temporary restrictions on daily passenger movement across border crossings with Iran.Bulat said in a statement that commercial truck movement will continue on a limited basis across the »»»

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) will organise a multisectoral business mission to Accra, Ghana, April 21-24, in collaboration with its office in Nigeria and the Embassy of Tunisia in Abuja.The programme includes B2B...»»»

March 2 (UPI) -- Danise Baird, the wife of Republican Rep. Jim Baird, has died from complications of injuries she sustained in an early January car crash, according to a statement from the Indiana congressman's office. Jim and Danise Baird were involved in a car crash on Jan. 5, hospitalizing both »»»

Dubai: The UAE is “resilient and built to withstand economic shocks”, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said in an interview with CNBC, after recent regional attacks. In a transcript of an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy on “Access Middle East”, shared with Gulf News, Abdulla Bin Touq »»»

Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that several United States military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, confirming that all crew members survived the incident. In a statement, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that t»»»

Russia is introducing a GOST standard for potato chips for the first time, effective April 1, 2026. Six post-Soviet countries, including Kyrgyzstan, have adopted the standard, the press service of Rosstandart reported. Potato chips are a widely popular snack, but until now there was no document est»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense confirmed that several US warplanes crashed Monday morning, with all crews reported safe. Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, the Ministry’s official spokesman, said search and rescue operations were immediately launched, and the crews were evacuated and taken to hospital »»»

Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain's four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at »»»

On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1 of 7 | On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William »»»

Doha, Qatar: The activities of the “Ahlan Ramadan” programme were launched under the organisation of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. The programme includes the organisation of the “Ramadan Forum,” which aims to introduce Islamic culture, as well as the “Ahlan Ramadan»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of more than 200 members of the Filipino community in the country, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held the first session of the Ramadan Forum. The center hosted the Filipino community as part of a programme that aims to introduce expa»»»

Police have issued a search warrant for a man suspected of committing a serious crime against a minor in Sokuluk district. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service reported. According to the ministry, a social worker in the district contacted the police, reporting that a violent crime agains»»»

Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»

Dubai: Black smoke was seen rising near the US Embassy in Kuwait City on Monday, as Iran pressed ahead with a third day of strikes across the Gulf, according to an AFP correspondent. Sirens had earlier sounded across the city following the latest wave of Iranian attacks launched in retaliation for »»»

The Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai (DET) has issued an official directive to all hotels: no guests are to be evicted. “If your check-out date arrives but you cannot leave due to cancelled flights and closed airspace, the hotel must allow you to extend your stay under the same conditions»»»

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»

The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday. Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to s»»»

Anytime Romania, the digital insurance brand of Interamerican and part of the Dutch financial group Achmea, announces the launch of its fully digital motor insurance issuance flow. With more than 500,000 customers across Greece and Cyprus, Anytime leverages its proven expertise to deliver a fast, s»»»

On Dragobete Day, Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) brings to the fore a less romantic but essential topic in any relationship: money. Because, while love brings us together, the way we manage our expenses as a couple can either strengthen our relationship or, on the contrary, cause tension. A new BCR »»»

Romania launched a bond issue on international markets for the first time this year on Wednesday, to take advantage of improved sentiment after the Bucharest government adopted the necessary reforms to reduce the budget deficit, Bloomberg reports. Romania is offering euro-denominated bonds maturing»»»

Mastercard and Banca Transilvania are expanding their collaboration with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team, adding two more races to their partnership: the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg and the 2027 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring.Under the new agreement, the Mastercard and Banca Tr»»»

Romanians are becoming more attentive to the way they manage their money amidst economic volatility, with 76% of them constantly keeping a detailed record of their expenses or monitoring their budget.According to the study 'About Money 1:1', conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with »»»

BCR (Banca Comerciala Romana/Romanian Comercial Bank) Group posted 3.32 billion lei (EUR 658 million) in 2025 net profit, up 20% year-on-year, the bank informs in a press release.'Our priority is to understand the changes our clients are going through and to support them with the expertise and solu»»»

The foreign exchange market "caught fire" before the second round of the presidential elections, and Romania lost eight billion euros of its foreign exchange reserves in two days, through interventions aimed at calming the extremely strong depreciation, Eugen Radulescu, advisor to the BNR governor,»»»