A researcher explains the newly discovered 1633 work "The Vision of Zechariah in the Temple" by artist Rembrandt van Rijn in the studio building of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday. The painting had been lost for decades. Photo by Koen van Weel/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- Art experts in t»»»

“Air India Express will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting tomorrow, March 3, with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally. The first Air India Express flight from Muscat will operate to Tiruchirappally, departing at 10:25 hours local t»»»

Amman: Chief Commissioner and CEO of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), Capt. Daifallah Alfarajat, announced Monday that Jordan has partially closed its airspace to all inbound, transit, and outbound flights in the wake of the unfolding regional developments, to assess the r»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned on Monday of the consequences of escalating regional tensions on security and stability of the region and livelihoods of its peoples, as well as the economic impacts of the ongoing conflict, particularly on prices, especially energy, and on nav»»»

Berlin: Germany has announced on Monday that it will not participate in the ongoing military operations in the Middle East region. The German government has no intention to participate in the military operations against Iran, said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, before adding that Germany »»»

Dubai: Even as global headlines remain heavy, cinema schedules are rolling on without major disruption. A prominent distributor in Dubai say there has been a few changes to planned release dates, but films like Kadhal Reset Repeat will release as planned on March 5. Nivin Pauly's blockbuster Premam»»»

Dubai: As the war between Iran and US-Israeli forces widens, Iranian-backed armed groups across the Middle East are entering the fight, opening new fronts from Lebanon to Iraq and increasing the risk of a broader regional confrontation. These groups are often described as Tehran’s “proxies.” But th»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a phone call from Prime Minister of Hungary HE Viktor Orban, during which the Hungarian leader expressed solidarity with Doha. At the start of the call, Orban conveyed Hungary's support for Qatar and cond»»»

Qatar's state-run energy firm said on Monday it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. "Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in t»»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – The stock market closed Monday’s session on a downbeat note. The benchmark lost 0.83% to 15,049.2 points on a solid trading volume of 10 million dinars (MD), according to the weekly analysis by brokerage firm Tunisie...»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan has received a phone call from the UN's top human rights official, Volker Turk, to discuss regional developments and their humanitarian impact. According to Saudi officials, the call took place on Monday and focused on the latest regional dev»»»

Several strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday after Israeli evacuation warnings, as seen on AFPTV's live broadcast, as Israel attacked the country following Hezbollah's dawn missile launches. Plumes of smoke were rising from the targeted area as state media reported four Israeli strikes o»»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – Boosting cooperation between Tunisia and Finland in the energy sector and exchanging expertise in automation technology were the main objectives of a visit by Tunisia’s Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajjaji, late last...»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon renewed its call for citizens to leave Lebanon immediately as the Middle East war expanded to Lebanon. "We urge U.S. citizens not to travel to Lebanon. If you are in the country, depart Lebanon NOW," the U.S. embassy said on Monday, as Israeli strikes pounded Beirut's so»»»

Doha, March 2 (SANA) – Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss regional developments, with both leaders stressing the importance of dialogue, negotiations and intensified diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and stren»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Department of Meteorology said in its daily report that the country is expected to be affected by northwesterly winds starting from Wednesday, March 4, 2026, until the weekend. The winds will range from fresh to strong, with chances of blowing dust that may lead to reduced horizontal v»»»

Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed in a phone call Monday with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni the serious and menacing escalation in the region. During the call, King Abdullah confirmed rejection of the assaults on Jordan and a number of Arab nations, emphasising the importance of »»»

Saudia has confirmed that flights to and from Amman, Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and Peshawar will remain cancelled amid ongoing regional developments. The airline said the suspension has been extended until 4 March at 23:59 GMT. In a statement, Saudia said affected passengers a»»»

In Dolne Miasto, one of Gdańsk’s most desirable historic districts, Esencja and Jaskółcza introduce premium investment apartments that combine modern design, strong investment potential, and proximity to the Old Town. Both projects offer exclusive investment apartments designed for discerning buyer»»»

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Rising tensions around Iran have revived concerns about Europe’s energy security and potential fuel price increases. In an interview with WNP, Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka said Poland does not currently see any threat to its energy security and that oil and gas supplies remain stable. He stressed »»»

The UK will deploy “experts from Ukraine” to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. Shortly after his statement, Iran launched an attack on the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, which London had allowed the US to use for operations»»»

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Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) approved, on Monday, the results of the rotation draw for membership of regional councils and the rotation of presidencies of local and regional councils for the period...»»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – Interior Minister Khaled Ennouri visited, on Sunday, the National School of Civil Protection in Jebel Jelloud, Tunis where he inaugurated the Civil Protection Medical Center. He toured its facilities and took notice...»»»

A long lost painting by Rembrandt has been rediscovered and authenticated by experts, after its whereabouts were unknown for decades. Rembrandt's Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, from 1633, was excluded from a list of the Dutch master's works in 1960, and disappeared after being sold to a private»»»

Two unmanned aerial vehicles headed towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Monday were intercepted in time, a Cypriot government spokesperson has said. It comes after a drone hit the British base overnight on Sunday with no casualties and "minimal damage". On Monday, employees received a message warning»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast fresh to strong northwesterly winds affecting the country from Wednesday, March 4, through the weekend, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures. In a statement, the department said the winds may at times be strong and could raise bl»»»

A suspicious package reported outside the Russian Embassy in Athens on Monday afternoon was ultimately determined to be a false alarm, authorities said. Police were alerted by a passerby who noticed a package left outside the embassy building in the Halandri district and contacted emergency service»»»

“Mosaic defense is a long-standing Iranian strategy, adopted in the 2000s amid the US occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq and the onset of the first crisis around Iran’s nuclear program,” says veteran Russian military observer Yury Lyamin. “Iran understood that, given US superiority in air power, in»»»

The United States' war on Iran was being looked at by authorities as a possible motivation for a deadly shooting outside a bar in the Texas capital on Sunday that left two people dead and 14 injured, three of them seriously. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 2 (UPI) -- The FBI is actively loo»»»

Several strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday after Israeli evacuation warnings, as Israel attacked the country following Hezbollah's dawn missile launches. Plumes of smoke were rising from the targeted area as state media reported four Israeli strikes on the suburbs. MTV said the four st»»»

Dubai: While the GCC airspace remains largely closed with partial resumption of some flights in UAE, road transport has emerged as a promising means of travel for those who wish to fly home. Bus transfers from Sharjah to Muscat are currently being arranged by Oman-based airlines Salam Air and Oman »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a phone call from the Prime Minister of Hungary, HE Viktor Orban, during which the Hungarian leader expressed solidarity with Doha. At the start of the call, HE Orban conveyed Hungary's support for Qatar and condemned the Irania»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dubai Airports confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin today evening, March 2, according to a statement by Dubai Media Office. It further added that a small number of flights have been permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al»»»

Dubai: Several Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warnings, marking a sharp escalation in the widening regional conflict. Plumes of smoke were seen rising over Hezbollah-controlled areas after Israel launched attacks in response to missile and drone launches by the Iran-»»»

In attacking Iran and killing the regime's supreme leader, US President Donald Trump has made an enormous bet: that he can succeed where past presidents have failed by using American military force to reshape the Middle East. Trump will claim a generational victory if the US succeeds in fully destr»»»

US actor Michael B Jordan has scored a surprise win at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving him a surge of momentum in the final weeks before the Oscars. He was named best actor for his role in vampire horror Sinners, which also scored the top prize of the nigh»»»

India and Canada have announced a host of agreements, including a 10-year nuclear energy deal, after their prime ministers met in Delhi to reset ties that plummeted due to diplomatic tensions. Narendra Modi and Mark Carney also struck agreement in areas such as technology, critical minerals, space,»»»

Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson appears during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago in August 2024. Jackson's body will like in state Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Columbia, S.C. File Photo by Matt Marton/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Civil ri»»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – A working session chaired by Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub highlighted the strategic role of the textile and clothing sector in promoting economic and social balance, given its impact on...»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Emirates airline has announced that it will resume operating a limited number of flights today evening, March 2, 2026 from the United Arab Emirates. The update was shared in a statement posted on the airline’s official social media channels. “We are accommodating customers with earlier»»»

The Progressive Bulgaria coalition, featuring Rumen Radev, was registered for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections that will take on April 19, the former president (2017–2026) said on Facebook on Monday. "Progressive Bulgaria is the answer to Bulgarians’ expectations for dismantling the oligar»»»

Residents of Vidin Monday held a protest outside the headquarters of Electrohold, the energy distribution company in Western Bulgaria, to voice their concerns about high electricity bills. Protesters threw eggs at the building of the energy distribution company, while the local administration told »»»

Lebanese civilians fled from the country's south and Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, seeking refuge in schools in Lebanon's capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 31 people »»»

Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – The Board of Chartered Accountants of Tunisia (OECT) is launching a new web portal and upgrading its governance framework. During a meeting held on Saturday, February 28, members endorsed the flagship reform, part of a...»»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced that it will begin operating a limited number of flights starting on the evening of March 2, as part of a gradual resumption of services following recent regional developments. The airline said priority will be given to customers with earlier bookings, noting that thos»»»