The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new four-year loan for Ukraine, which is currently facing an acute budget deficit. A much larger sum offered by Brussels and backed by EU taxpayers remains blocked by Hungary’s veto. The IMF has allocated $8.1 billion, with $1.5 billion to be dis»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has launched major combat operations in Iran short time ago, President Donald Trump said on Saturday. "A short time ago, the United States military begun major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent thre»»»

Smoke rises in central Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Israel and the United States announced they were attacking Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described it as a "preemptive strike." File Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The United States and Israel attacked Ira»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Bahraini Ministry of Interior: Sirens activated, citizens and residents urged to head to the nearest safe place 28-02-2026 11:00 AM Latest »»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that the security situation in the country is stable and safe following today’s attacks on the Iran, adding that there are currently no indicators that would warrant concern over domestic security. In a statement, the ministry said specialised se»»»

MANAMA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that the siren system was activated in the country due to "the presence of a danger".In a warning notice, the ministry urged people to keep calm and drive away from main roads unless necessary in order to ensure safety. The »»»

Tunis, Feb 28 (TAP) - Tunisian industrial companies operating in the electronics, mechanical, automotive and electrical sectors will be supported by the Technical Centre for Mechanical and Electrical Industries (CETIME) in their transition towards...»»»

Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Interior, Anas Khattab, held talks on Saturday in Damascus with a delegation from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, headed by Ambassador Shi Hongwei, with the participation of Brigadier General Abdul Rahim Jabbara, Director of the Internation»»»

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has officially approved the combined fifth and sixth»»»

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BEIRUT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Saturday that his country would not allow any action to drag it into "adventures that threaten its security and unity." In a post on social media platform X, Salam called on everyone to exercise wisdom and patriotism and place the»»»

Dubai: Indian carrier IndiGo is closely monitoring developments related to Iran and its airspace and may adjust its operations if required, according to its post on X. In a statement shared on social media, the airline said it is tracking regional updates concerning Iran and is prepared to respond »»»

Dubai: Several flydubai flights were disrupted on February 28 following the temporary closure of multiple airspaces in the region, the airline told Gulf News. In a statement attributed to a flydubai spokesperson, the carrier said: “Due to the temporary closure of several airspaces in the region on »»»

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DOHA: In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior has affirmedthat the situation in the State of Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. The ministry clarifiedthat the competent security authoritie»»»

Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov clarified on Saturday that Bulgaria is not participating in the military operation conducted by Israel and the United States against Iran. Speaking to bTV, Zapryanov said the strikes appear to be a response to failed negotiations in Geneva, aimed at press»»»

RAMALLAH, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation announced Saturday the closure of airspace over the occupied territories to civilian flights following the launch of joint military operations with the United States against Iran.Israeli occupation's public radio quoted Transportation Minister Miri Rege»»»

Doha, Qatar: In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior affirmed that the situation in the State of Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. In a social media post, the Ministry clarified that the »»»

Drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities in Bishkek will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 4. The City Hall reported. The outage area is Kuiruchuk, Moldokulov, and Akhunbaev Streets. The outage is due to the»»»

Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation has suspended all flights to Iran until further notice due to the ongoing political and military situation. Israel Strikes Iran: Live updates: Trump confirms US military begins major operations in Iran Other flights in the region may also be affected, the»»»

For Benson Lu, Pokemon is more than nostalgia – it’s a daily ritual and a five-figure investment. Three decades after the franchise’s debut, the pocket monsters still command fierce devotion, soaring resale prices and even criminal attention, proving the quest to “catch ’em all” is far from ov»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called attacks on Iran “a noble mission,” saying they were necessary because of Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile systems that could reach the US. The US and Israel launched the coordinated attacks on Iran to destroy the country's missile forces a»»»

Joint US-Israeli aggression targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran as the Israeli entity launched an air assault on government centers and facilities in the capital, Tehran. According to the Fars and IRNA news agencies, several explosions were heard in the city center, with plumes of smoke rising fr»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US has launched "major combat operations in Iran", claiming that the objective is to protect the American people against Iranian threats. (more) mt»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called attacks on Iran “a noble mission,” saying they were necessary because of Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile systems that could reach the US. The US and Israel launched the coordinated attacks on Iran to destroy the country's missile forces a»»»

Tehran: Iranian state television on Saturday confirmed what it described as an “aerial aggression by the Zionist regime” on the country, following a series of explosions in Tehran. The Fars news agency, meanwhile, said “seven missile impacts were reported in the Keshvardoost and Pasteur districts” »»»

An underground drug lab was dismantled in Bishkek, and more than 4 kilograms of narcotics were seized. The press service of the capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to it, officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Kyrgyz Republic received operational inform»»»

The caretaker Prime Minister has decided to convene the Security Council later on Saturday, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV in response to a question about the situation following reports of an Israeli attack against Iran. The Council of Ministers press centre also confirmed th»»»

Two loud explosions rocked Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday morning, as Pakistan said that 37 locations had been subject to aerial targeting since its operation began. This comes as the European Union called for ​both sides to de-escalate and engage in dialogue, while the United Na»»»

TEHRAN -- Images of smoke rising in Tehran were aired, as Iranian state media reported further explosions in the east and north of the country's capital city.Earlier in the day, Israeli occupation's defense minister Israel Katz confirmed that a "pre-emptive" attack was launched against Iran early S»»»

Israel's military said on Saturday that it carried out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon. "In response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF is striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon," the Israeli army posted on Teleg»»»

On Feb. 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body." 1 of 4 | Pope Benedict XVI addresses followers for the last time as head of the Catholic Church from his retirement residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, »»»

Tehran, Iran: Several explosions were heard in a number of cities in Iran on Saturday, in the wake of blasts that hit the capital Tehran, the Fars news agency said. The latest detonations were heard in the central city of Isfahan, the holy city of Qom, Karaj, as well as Kermanshah in the country's »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Public Authority of Civil Aviation on Saturday suspended all flights to Iran until further notice due to the ongoing political and military situation.Speaking to KUNA, the authority's spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi said that the decision is part of the agency's commit»»»

Ever since the release of the blockbuster Jurassic Park, the Tyrannosaurus rex has been associated with ground shaking tremors as it moved. But in fact, rather than stomping heel-first, the prehistoric beast may have actually tip-toed as it roamed around on its giant feet, a study has found. And it»»»

Baghdad: Iraq closed its airspace on Saturday, state media said, after strikes were carried out against Iran. "The ministry of transport announces closing Iraqi airspace," the Iraq News Agency INA reported.»»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard and seen across Tehran. Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, Fars news agency reported. Smoke was seen rising in the city, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent »»»

RAMALLAH, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation's defense minister Israel Katz said that a "pre-emptive" attack was launched against Iran early Saturday, as sirens were heard in occupied territories.Katz was quoted by Israeli occupation radio as saying that a state of emergency was declared in all oc»»»

Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that US»»»

Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) Three powerful explosions shook central Tehran, the capital of Iran, following the announcement of an Israeli attack against the Asian nation.According to press reports, the explosions occurred on Saturday morning, while local media and social media users shared images and »»»

TEHRAN, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Plumes of smoke were seen rising in the Iranian capital, Tehran, as several explosions were heard, Iranian State TV reported on Saturday. (more) mk.mt»»»

RIYADH, Feb 28 (KUNA)-- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call late Friday from Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, discussing regional developments.In a statement by Saudi Foreign Ministry, the two ministers reviewed recent regional developments and dis»»»

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday signaled heightened vigilance over currency moves, telling parliament the government is monitoring the yen's recent slide with a strong sense of urgency. “We are watching recent movements very closely, with a strong sense of urgency,” Katayama to»»»

Sweden and Denmark could host NATO nuclear weapons, officials from both countries have said. The alleged ‘Russian threat’ has fueled discussions in Western Europe about expanding nuclear deterrence. Moscow has dismissed these concerns as “nonsense.” The EU has allocated €800 billion ($948 billion) »»»

The IDF has launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced, citing national security reasons. Videos released by Iranian media show buildings in Tehran damaged by the strikes. The attack has been prepared in cooperation with the US, Israel’s Channel 12 ha»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, a state program provides support for first-time entrepreneurs. Nur­bek Umetaliev, head of the Entrepreneurship Development Department at the Business Environment Policy Directorate of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, said on Birinchi Radio. According to hi»»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The UAE voiced concern over renewed military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling for calming down and avoiding regional escalation.In a press release, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on both sides to settle their disputes through wisdom and diplo»»»

With the United States and Iran locked in a tense diplomatic dance of sorts where indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have entered a seemingly critical phase, mediators, according to some sources, say both sides appear to be moving closer to an understanding on issues surrounding »»»

Tehran, Iran: Powerful explosions were heard this morning shaking the Iranian capital, Tehran.»»»