No Filipinos hurt in Iran airstrikes: Philippine embassies on full alert across Gulf
Dubai: There were no Filipinos reported to be affected or harmed during the aerial attacks of US and Israel in Iran, according to the initial reports of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “The President is deeply concerned for the safety of Filipinos in Iran, Israel and all the cou»»»
Russia Says Trump and Israel Are Plunging the Middle East Into the Abyss With Iran Attack
Russia on Saturday criticized US President Donald Trump and Israel for embarking on a dangerously irresponsible attack on Iran which Moscow said was plunging the entire Middle East into the abyss. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middl»»»
Etihad Airways suspends Abu Dhabi departures until March 1
Dubai: UAE's national airline has announced a temporary suspension of departures from Abu Dhabi. All Etihad flights scheduled to depart Zayed International Airport are suspended until 2 pm UAE time on Sunday, March 1. Flights scheduled to arrive in Abu Dhabi before 2 pm UAE time on Sunday will be c»»»
Pakistan Embassy urges nationals in UAE to stay calm, avoid rumours
Pakistani nationals in UAE advised to stay calm, follow official sources The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has urged all Pakistani nationals in the UAE to remain calm amid recent developments and avoid speculation. Officials stressed relying only on verified information f»»»
Attacks target Iran’s leadership — But who holds power?
Dubai As Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, explosions were reported across Tehran and other major cities, marking the most serious escalation in years. According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was moved to a secure location ahe»»»
UK Says Iran Must Never Be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapons
Britain said on Saturday that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and it was ready to defend its interests, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. A government source said Britain had not taken part in the strikes, and that British Prime Minister Keir Star»»»
Oman maintains “Swiss” neutrality as the regional conflict escalate
The US and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran with missiles on the morning of February 28, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as the start of “major combat operations” dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”. »»»
Oman maintains “Swiss” neutrality as the regional conflict escalate
The US and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran with missiles on the morning of February 28, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as the start of “major combat operations” dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”. »»»
Russia urges citizens to leave Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan
Russia's Embassy in Tehran urged all Russian citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately if possible on February 28, warning them to stay away from military and government facilities as US and Israeli strikes continued across the Iranian capital and other cities. »»»
Qatar Airways to allow refund for next 7 days as flights remain suspended
Doha: Qatar Airways, the national carrier, said that passengers can refund or change their flights for the next 7 days in an update. "The safety and well-being of our passengers and employees remain our highest priority. Passengers can refund or change their flights for the next 7 days. Qatar Airwa»»»
Analysis: Lebanon’s May elections in limbo despite Hezbollah’s decline - UPI.com
Supporters of Hezbollah and allied parties carry flags of Hezbollah and a picture of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (C) during a protest organized by Hezbollah under the slogan "The entire country is resistance" outside the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia he»»»
Pakistani national in UAE dies as Iranian missiles intercepted amid US, Israel strikes
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the country and several brotherly nations in the region, considering these acts a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the Charte»»»
Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
The decision by the United States and Israel to plunge into a new war with Iran creates a highly dangerous moment with unpredictable consequences. Israel used the word "pre-emptive" to justify its attack. The evidence is that this is not a response to an imminent threat, which the word pre-emption »»»
Dubai suspends flights at DXB and Al Maktoum airports amid regional tensions
Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have been suspended until further notice, authorities said on Saturday, as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf. Passengers have been advised not to travel to th»»»
Defence Committee Chair Gadzhev: Parliament Should Be Invited to Security Council in Such Situations
In similar situations in the past, representatives of Parliament have been invited to meetings of the Security Council, GERB-UDF MP and Chair of the parliamentary defence committee Hristo Gadzhev said on Facebook on Saturday. "The escalation of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US is now a »»»
MoCI confirms availability of goods and ongoing field inspection campaigns
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has confirmed the availability of goods and products in large quantities across various retail outlets in the State, meeting consumer needs, ensuring market stability, and maintaining the normal flow of supplies. The ministry also clarified that it»»»
Trump’s Iran gamble: From nuclear talks to regime pressure
Dubai: Launching what he described as a “massive and ongoing” military campaign alongside Israel against Iran, US President Donald Trump appears to be pursuing a goal he once publicly rejected: Regime change. In a video address posted early Saturday, Trump framed the operation as necessary to prote»»»
Multiple Gulf Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation
DOHA: Iran has targeted United States assets across the Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a huge joint attack on Iran by the US and Israel, as the region’s worst fears of being ignited in the flames of a sustained war loom. The Iranian government on Saturday confirmed its attacks on several targe»»»
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Region on Edge
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. The strikes put Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation in the region grew, and Tehran responded by launching missiles towards Israel. The first w»»»
OpenAI secures Pentagon deal with safety safeguards as Trump drops Anthropic
OpenAI said Friday it struck a deal for the Pentagon to use its models in the US defense agency's classified network, with "safeguards," after President Donald Trump blacklisted AI rival Anthropic. Trump had ordered the government to stop using Anthropic, calling it a threat to national security af»»»
Trump vows to destroy missile sites, urges Iranians to rise up against the regime
As a joint US-Israeli military operation was under way against Iran, President Donald Trump vowed to "annihilate" the country's navy and missile sites while urging Iranians to overthrow the regime in Tehran. The US and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran, with Preside»»»
UAE prioritises stability amid rising regional tensions: Anwar Gargash
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the UAE had made significant and sincere efforts to prevent war and had warned of its risks to the region and its stability. In a post on X, he condemned the blatant attacks, adding that with their repercussions escalating a»»»
Trump says 'not happy' with Iran talks, but undecided on possible military action
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "not happy" with the way Iran was negotiating in talks with the US, but had not yet made a "final decision" on whether the US would launch military action against Tehran. His comments came as the US advised its non-emergency embassy staff to»»»
Live: Iran fires retaliatory missiles at Israel, US bases after air strikes
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington had begun "major combat operations" in Iran after Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on the Islamic Republic Saturday. Tehran announced it is preparing to retaliate in response to the operation that an Israe»»»
Filipinos in Israel urged to seek shelter amid US-Israel attack on Iran
Dubai: The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has alerted Filipinos in the country to stay indoors and to seek shelter or mamad, as the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran. In an advisory, the embassy said that Israel will be under “essential activity” status wherein all educational institution»»»
Lebanese Officials Warn Against Dragging Country into ‘Adventures’
Lebanese officials warned on Saturday against dragging Lebanon into the region’s conflict after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. President Joseph Aoun said that “protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and shielding it from the disasters of external conflicts is an abs»»»
Salam says Lebanon refuses to be drawn into Iran conflict
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran. Authorities fear Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict, which saw the U.S. and Israel bomb Iran on Saturday and Tehran respond with m»»»
Starmer chairs Cobra meeting over US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is chairing a Cobra meeting about the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran. Explosions have been heard across five Iranian cities including the capital, Tehran, on Saturday, after negotiations to limit Iran's nuclear programme ended without an agreement this week. The »»»
Qatar strongly condemns targeting of its territory and sisterly states, affirms right to respond
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that thr»»»
US-Israeli Attack on Iran: What’s Known so Far
Israeli army has initiated a strike against Iran "to remove threats against the State of Israel", the nation’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced, adding a special and immediate state of emergency has been declared across the country. Around seven rockets hit Tehran near the residence of Irania»»»
UAE ministry assures public amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior said it is closely monitoring regional developments as the US and Israel strike Iran, and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all precautionary measures in coordination with the relevant authorities. It stressed that its priority is to ensure th»»»
Qatar Airways announces temporary suspension of its flights to and from Doha
DOHA: Qatar Airways Group confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline said it is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers and will resume operations when the a»»»
‘Open war’ between Pakistan and Afghanistan: What we know | RT India Outlook
Nuclear-armed Pakistan has made an open declaration of war against former ally Afghanistan, its western neighbor that has resisted NATO occupation for years, and has sought to drag its archrival India into an escalating conflict. Islamabad said the latest escalation of violence between the estrange»»»
Hamad International Airport confirms temporary suspension of air traffic
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has confirmed the temporary suspension of all aircraft movements following the closure of the Qatari airspace, the airport said in a statement shared on its official X account today. The decision to halt departures and arrivals came as a precautionary measure»»»
Vazrazhdane Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran
The Vazrazhdane party has condemned Israel's attack on Iran. "For yet another time, the planet is facing the threat of a world war. The reason for this is the terrorist attack by [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu's regime against Iran," Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a pos»»»
From Diplomacy to Airstrikes: The Road to Israel–US Action on Iran
Dubai: Tensions between Washington and Tehran have simmered for years, but the current escalation traces back to the collapse of the nuclear agreement. The original 2015 nuclear deal — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — placed limits on Iran’s nuclear programme in ex»»»
What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran. US president Donald Trump has described ongoing "major combat operations" and called for Iranian government forces to lay down their arms. Earlier, Israel's Defence Minister said Israel had launched a "pre-emptive attack" against Iran, with explosi»»»
BREAKING: Russia warns tourists away from Iran and Israel
Russia has no organised tourist flow to Iran or Israel and travel to both countries is possible only on an individual basis, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said on February 28, as US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on the Iranian capital. »»»
VIDEO: Trump confirms US military has launched major combat operations against Iran
US President Donald Trump confirmed on February 28 that the United States military had begun major combat operations against Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon and urging the Iranian people to seize control of their government once strikes »»»
VIDEO: Trump confirms US military has launched major combat operations against Iran
US President Donald Trump confirmed on February 28 that the United States military had begun major combat operations against Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon and urging the Iranian people to seize control of their government once strikes »»»
US-Israel strikes hit Tehran as last-ditch nuclear deal appeared within reach
The US-Israel attack on Tehran on February 28 comes as a negotiating team led by Oman’s foreign minister made a last ditch attempt at an agreement between the US and the Ayatollahs to prevent war. Iran agreed to a “zero bo»»»
Kyrgyzstan to transition to digital governance of Parliament in 2026 - | 24.KG
Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev outlined new priorities for the legislative branch and the evolving political configuration in an interview with Vesti news service. Legislative support for president’s course According to the Speaker, the parliament’s primary task at p»»»
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza
Israel stepped up its airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding people while directly targeting police and faction-affiliated security personnel who were carrying out guard duties in central and southern areas of the enclave. The escalation comes as humanitarian conditions continue to dete»»»
US and Iran wrap up ‘most serious’ nuclear talks in Geneva
The US and Iran have concluded their third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, with both sides describing the discussions as the most intensive yet. Mediated by Oman, the talks produced an agreement to continue technical-level consultations in Vienna starting Monday, followed by anoth»»»
BREAKING: Russia warns tourists away from Iran and Israel
Russia has no organised tourist flow to Iran or Israel and travel to both countries is possible only on an individual basis, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said on February 28, as US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on the Iranian capital. »»»
US President Donald Trump's statement on Iran in full
Washington: US President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the US has begun "major combat operations in Iran." He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach U.S. and appealed to the Iranian people to "take ov»»»
IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Kiev
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»»»
US Launches Major Combat Operations in Iran - Trump
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»»»
U.S., Israel attack Iran; Trump says 'major combat operations' underway - UPI.com
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»»»
Egypt secures $2.3 billion from International Monetary Fund
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»»»