American citizens urged to leave immediately from 14 Middle Eastern countries
Dubai: The US Department of State has urged American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to depart immediately using commercial flights, citing “serious safety risks” as tensions escalate across the region. In a security update issued on March 2, the department advised Americans in Bahrain»»»
Iranian drones target US Embassy in Riyadh: Limited fire and damage reported
Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two Iranian drones, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The US Embassy asked American citizens to take shelter wherever they are. Also»»»
Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»
Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released
Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»
Philippines urges ASEAN synergy to bolster energy security amid Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (KUNA) -- Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday emphasized the vital necessity of regional coordination through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to mitigate repercussions on energy security and market stability following the military escalation i»»»
Statement by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to inaccurate reporting by Bloomberg
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically has rejected the false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) advanced defensive capabilities. These assertions are unfounded and misrepresent the UAE’s high level of preparedness, technological»»»
Nato, Canada step up support for US vs Iran, Trump hailed as 'leader of the free world'
Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) and Canada have stepped up support for the US military action in Iran. On Monday, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's emphatic endorsement of President Donald Trump's military operation against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The Nato pac»»»
UK: suspected drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus
LONDON, March 2 (KUNA) -- A Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" late Sunday, with no any casualties reported, said the UK Ministry of Defense.In a statement, the ministry revealed, "Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base h»»»
House committee releases Clinton deposition videos - UPI.com
A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»
Catastrophic miscalculation: How Iran widened its own war
It is well known that Iran’s exposure to US-Israeli attacks did not come as a surprise to anyone — neither to the Iranian regime itself nor to observers and experts. Indeed, it can be argued that this war was preceded by signs and indicators that all but revealed its timing, trajectory, and objecti»»»
Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel said Monday that the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence arm was killed in an overnight strike and said it would ban the group’s military activities, hours after the Iran-backed organization fired rockets and drones at Israel, leading to major retaliatory strikes overnight and throughout»»»
Kuwait Air Defense intercepts drones near Rumaithiya, Salwa neighborhoods
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - The Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Mansouri, confirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti Air Defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of hostile drones approaching the country via maritime routes near the Rumaithiya and Salwa areas in the »»»
Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»
Interior Ministry dismisses reports of attacks on residential towers as "baseless"
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Monday categorically denied circulating reports alleging that residential towers in the southern region of the country had been targeted by attacks, describing the claims as "entirely groundless." In a televised interview with the offici»»»
Qatar intercepts, neutralizes two ballistic missiles: Defence Ministry
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that, through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully continued to intercept and neutralize two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. »»»
Defence ministry successfully intercepts and neutralises two ballistic missiles targeting several areas in the country
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted and neutralised two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. The Ministry affir»»»
Lebanese PM: no party allowed to drag Lebanon into new conflict
BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that the state will not permit any party to drag the country into "new adventures" that jeopardize national security.In a statement posted on his official account on the X platform, Prime Minister Salam characterized»»»
Qatar extends condolences to Kuwait on martyrdom of two armed forces members
DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly State of Kuwait, its government and people, on the martyrdom of two members of its armed forces while performing their national duties. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time
British Columbia will adopt year-round daylight saving time, the western Canadian province has announced. The coming one-hour clock change on 8 March 2026 will be the last one for the province, meaning the next time change scheduled for 1 November will be eliminated as British Columbia (BC) transit»»»
The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs 03-03-2026 01:34 AM Latest News U»»»
UAE air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems had intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles early on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said: “The UAE’s air defences are currently dealing with a barrage of ballis»»»
Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michael Waltz regar»»»
Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighbourliness
VIENNA: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighborliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter of th»»»
Trump: US intends to continue assault on Iran for four to five weeks
WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military intends to maintain combat operations against Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary.In a phone interview with the New York Times, President Trump insisted the Pentagon retained plenty of forces, missiles and»»»
Flood risk to accompany rounds of severe weather in central U.S. through Sunday - UPI.com
Much-needed rain drenching large parts of the central United States over the next week will bring relief to areas that have struggled with drought since autumn. However, the beneficial rain may also trigger flooding in some communities. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will unfold as a ser»»»
Oil shipping, insurance costs spike as Hormuz tensions test UAE trade routes
Dubai: Oil freight rates are surging and maritime traffic is stalling around the Strait of Hormuz, putting the UAE at the center of a rapidly escalating disruption to global energy and trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»
Should Indian expats in UAE register with Embassy?
Abu Dhabi: A WhatsApp message urging Indian expats in the UAE to register their details with the Indian Embassy has gone viral, sparking widespread confusion among the expat community amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran war that has led to unprecedented situation in the country. The message, titled »»»
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»»»
Judge rules DHS can't block ICE detention visits by Congress - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters turn out for a rally in Dolores Park and march as part of the nationwide 'ICE Out" strike in San Francisco on January 30. On Monday, a federal judge said the Department of Homeland Security can't force members of Congress to give a seven-day notice before visiting ICE detent»»»
Qatar's International Media Office issues response to an article published by Bloomberg
Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar issued a response to an article publised by Bloomberg. The IMO stated that "contrary to reporting by Bloomberg on Monday evening, the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and »»»
Qatar expresses condolences to Kuwait following the martyrdom of two members of its army
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the brotherly State of Kuwait, its government and people, on the martyrdom of two members of its army while performing their national duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar's ful»»»
Kuwait Air Force intercepts hostile targets
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that the Air Force has intercepted several hostile targets with efficiency and effectiveness.In a press statement to KUNA, the ministry's spokesman Col. Saud Al-Atwan said the targets were monitored and intercepted within the »»»
Trump: operations against Iran will continue, there will likely be more US deaths
WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump has stated that combat operations against Iran will continue with full force until 'all objectives are achieved', expecting that there may be further US deaths.In a video recorded address to the nation posted on his Truth Social account on Sun»»»
US, GCC states, Jordan condemn Iran's reckless attacks on sovereign territories across region
WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- The United States, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have deplored Iran's indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region."These unjustified strikes targeted so»»»
Qatar Interior Ministry announces extension of all entry visas for one month, waives fees
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire for a period of one month, subject to further extension in line with developments, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry confirm»»»
Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts M-E output
Agencies New York Oil and gas prices surged on Monday as Israeli and US strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A sustained rise in oil prices would endanger a global economi»»»
Longines Global Champions Tour season-opener postponed
Tribune News Network Doha The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) scheduled to take place from 4 to 7 March 2026 at Al Shaqab has been postponed in light of the current developments and evolving situation in the region. The Organizing Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour said that the safety and»»»
QRCS supports health care in Sudan’s River Nile State
Tribune News Network Doha The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has completed comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation works at the Jabalab Health Center in River Nile State, with a view to supporting healthcare services and ensuring the continuity of essential»»»
PM discusses military escalation in region with Iraqi deputy PM, FM of Bosnia and Herzegovina
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Fuad Hussein, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konakovic»»»
Qatar receives more global solidarity
During the conversation, the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian aggression, condemned the attacks, and voiced Italy’s support for Qatar and its people during these exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for Italy’s solidarit»»»
HMC confirms full range of services operating across hospital network
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has confirmed that it continues to operate a full range of emergency and routine services across its hospital network. All outpatient clinics are running as scheduled. Patients who wish to reschedule an existing outpatient appointment can do»»»
Health sector is fully prepared to handle emergencies: Official
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reaffirmed on Monday that all health facilities and institutions in the State of Qatar continue to provide their services and are at the highest level of readiness to deal with emergencies. Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at t»»»
MoI urges public to stay indoors
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure»»»
QPC condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, GCC states
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned what it described as brutal Iranian military attacks targeting Qatar and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with ballistic missiles, calling the actions a grave violation of sovereignty and a serious thre»»»
Shura Council condemns Iranian attack on Qatar, lauds agencies’ handling of its consequences
QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian assault that has been targeting Qatar’s territory with ballistic missiles and drones since last Saturday. The Council co»»»
Muraikhi receives more solidarity calls to review regional developments
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Monday. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internationa»»»
Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney will touch down on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia — the next stop on his Indo-Pacific tour aimed at shoring up investment in Canada and building new trade alliances. On the agenda is a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a leader with whom Carney shares much commo»»»
UAE summons Iran Amb., hands him strongly worded note of protest
ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE's foreign ministry summoned on Sunday Iran's Ambassador Reza Ameri and handed him a strongly worded note of protest.In the strongest terms mentioned the note, the ministry expressed, to Ameri, the UAE's condemnation and denunciation of the "terrorist" Iranian st»»»
Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz regar»»»
Trump's 4 objectives in Iran explained
US President Donald Trump has issued a statement from the White House outlining four clear objectives for the ongoing US military operation against Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026). It was Trump's first public statement since the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" on Saturday. Also In This Package Trump»»»