Gulf News 2m

Etihad suspends flights until 2am Monday amid US, Israel war on Iran

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Fire at Industrial Area contained: MOI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced the presence of Civil defense personnel at the Industrial Area following a fire resulting from the fall of shrapnel after intercepting a missile. No life was lost and no injury was recorded. Earlier in the morning, there was an early alert warning»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6m

Martenitsa: Bulgarians Celebrate Spring with Centuries-Old Tradition

On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate a traditional festival marking the onset of spring. They exchange special red-and-white charms, called martenitsa, wishing each other health and prosperity throughout the year. Called Baba Marta, or Granny Marta, as an embodiment of spring and commonly depicted as a»»»

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Gulf News 12m

UAE’s Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia flight status update: All you need to know

Dubai: Major UAE airlines have suspended operations as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt aviation across the country. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official sources and airline»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Gargash: UAE made every effort to avoid confrontation, urges dialogue to contain conflict

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Qatar Airways flights remain temporarily suspended, further update on March 2

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. It added that a further update will be provided on March 02 by 9am Doha time (06:00 UTC). The national carrier advised passengers to monito»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

GCC, Arab League condemn Iran’s blatant targeting of Qatar, Arab countries

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

QNB projects global trade to grow by over 4%

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Winners of ‘Buthra’ Platform Awards honoured for environmental sustainability

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the “Buthra” Platform Awards for the 2025–2026 cycle during a ceremony organised by the Ministry on the occasion of Qatar Environment Day 2026. The recognition comes in»»»

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Al Awsat 32m

US Deploys Suicide Drones and Tomahawk Missiles in Iran Strikes

The United States unleashed an array of ‌weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs. US Central Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missi»»»

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Al Awsat 44m

Iran President, 2 Officials to Lead Transition after Khamenei's Death

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»

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BNE 48m

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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BNE 48m

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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BNE 48m

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BNE 48m

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BNE 48m

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Protesters Try to Storm Baghdad Zone Housing US Embassy

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted early Sunday to storm Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, after the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a security source told AFP. "Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying," the source said. Videos shared on »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US, Israel Defend Strikes at UN as Iran Alleges 'War Crime'

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Tells Lebanon: Israel Won’t Escalate if No Hostile Acts Come from Lebanese Side

Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Emirates suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain. Al Jazeera reported air sirens blared»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar warns individuals to remain indoors in emergency alert

Doha: Qatari authorities renewed a national emergency alert urging the public to remain at home or in safe locations and avoid going out except in cases of necessity until the danger has passed. It said, "All individuals are required to remain at home or in a safe place and not to go out except in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Interior announces 8 new injuries resulting from Iranian attack

Doha, Qatar: As part of the continuous monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities and Civil Defence teams, in coordination with relevant entities, immediately activated approved response plans to safeguard public safety, ensure continuity of servi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today

Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid Middle East tensions

Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar reports 8 new injuries from Iranian attack

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar announced that eight additional injuries were recorded as a result of the Iranian attack, bringing the total number of people injured to 16. Limited material damage was also reported in various areas. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE intercepts miss»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Up to 40 high-ranking Iranian officials killed in initial strikes: Chinese media

As many as 40 high-ranking Iranian officials were eliminated in the initial wave of strikes on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. Iranian state television has confirmed on Sunday the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring a 40-day»»»

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BNE 2h

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

One killed, seven injured after drone debris falls at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that had targeted Zayed International Airport, leading to falling debris that caused one fatality of an Asian national and seven i»»»

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BBC 2h

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iranian State Television Confirms Death of Country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in attacks by Israel and the United States, Iranian state television confirmed. Previously, Israeli media and US President Donald Trump claimed that Khamenei had been killed. At the time of his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the longest-serving »»»

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Sputnik 2h

IRGC Announces 'Most Brutal Offensive' in History of Iranian Armed Forces

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the elite unit of the armed forces) announced the beginning of "the most brutal offensive operation in the history of the country's armed forces" after confirming the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in attacks by Is»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Military Base in Erbil in Northern Iraq Attacked - Reports

Smoke rises above the American military installation in Iraqi Kurdistan following a reported strike. TEHRAN, March 1 (Sputnik) - The US military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran president, 2 officials to lead 'transition' after Khamenei's death: state TV

Iran president Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and 2 officials will lead the "transition" after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV reported on Sunday. Pezeshkian, currently the president of Iran, was elected in the 2024 Iranian presidential election and was offici»»»

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France24 2h

Iran strikes: Republicans back Trump’s strategy as Democrats warn of illegal war

US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iranian Government Declares 40-Day National Mourning After Martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei

In a solemn official statement early Sunday, the Iranian government announced the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, affirming that he attained the “great grace of martyrdom” following the “brutal attack carried out by the criminal US government and»»»

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Al Manar 4h

IRGC: We have lost a great and distinguished leader, unparalleled in his era for the purity of his spirit, his courage in confronting the arrogant powers, and his steadfast struggle in the path of God - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We have lost a great and distinguished leader, unparalleled in his era for the purity of his spirit, his courage in confronting the a»»»

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IRGC: The martyrdom of Imam Khamenei will not halt his path or legacy; rather, it will continue with strength, dignity, and as a sign of victory and closeness to the ultimate goal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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BNE 4h

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran's Khamenei may have been killed in Tehran strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. This comes after growing speculation of the I»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

BREAKING: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. This is a developing story - more to follow. »»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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