US Pres. "We've destroyed, sunk 9 Iran naval ships"
WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that nine Iranian Naval ships have been destroyed and sunk."I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest," Trump said i»»»
Kuwait FM receives call from Arab League chief
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday received a call from Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmad Aboul-Gheit, condemning the Iranian aggression on Kuwait and other countries in the region.During the phone conversation, the»»»
Abu Dhabi holds emergency meeting to review crisis preparedness
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team held an emergency online coordination meeting, chaired by Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team, in response to ongoing regional developments and their w»»»
Syrian Petroleum launches project to treat oil-produced water
Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun implementing an environmental project to treat water produced alongside oil at several fields, including Al-Taim, Al-Azbeh and Al-Mazraah, as part of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of production operations. Safwan Sheikh Ahm»»»
Hegseth cuts military ties with Ivy League schools, multiple think tanks - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pictured in February at the White House, announced in a memo that the Defense Department is ending its senior officer fellowship programs with 22 institutions -- including Ivy League schools -- after alleging that they do not measure up the armed forces' requireme»»»
Paris conference to support Lebanon’s army postponed amid regional tensions – Ya Libnan
Share: A file photo shows Lebanese army soldiers marching during a military parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of Lebanese independence from France at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Yarze. (AFP) BEIRUT: A planned international conference in Paris to support the Lebanese Armed Forces ha»»»
Syria, Cyprus discuss activating search and rescue agreement, transport cooperation
Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) – Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed Sunday with Cyprus’ Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Michalis Hadjikyrou, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector. Talks held at the ministry’s headquarters focused on activating the 2007 Syria-Cyprus searc»»»
1 killed, 32 injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile, drone launches continue for 2nd day
Kuwait City: One person was killed and 32 others were injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile and drone launches toward the country continue for a second consecutive day following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, the Kuwaiti Health Ministry said Sunday. In a statement carried by the Kuwait Ne»»»
3 dead, 14 hurt in Austin bar shooting - UPI.com
There were three deaths and 14 injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas, which the FBI said may be connected to terrorism. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 1 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and at least others 14 others injured in a mass shooting overni»»»
HIA announces flight operations remain suspended
Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport has issued a recent update stating that flight operations remain suspended and will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. This was announced in a post by HIA on X this evening, March 1, 2026. "The saf»»»
Over 1,400 Bulgarian Organized Tourists Currently in Middle East, Caretaker Tourism Minister Says
The largest number of stranded Bulgarian tourists is in Dubai, where more than 1,000 Bulgarian nationals are currently located, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The total number of Bulgarian organized tourists in the countries affected by the m»»»
UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE
Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Oman
ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a serious escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability.In a statement »»»
Romanian FM condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a phone call Sunday from Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Silvia Tutuianu.During the call, both sides reaffirmed their condemnation of the Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait and other regional countries»»»
Three US service members killed in action during operation against Iran
Doha, Qatar: The US Central Command announced that three service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of the operation against Iran. This was announced in a post on X today, March 1. "Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in »»»
Violent protests outside US consulate kills 9 people in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, March 1 (KUNA) - At least nine people lost their lives on Sunday as protestors marching towards the United States Consulate, following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, clashed with law enforcement personnel on Mai Kolachi Road of Pakistan's southern Karachi c»»»
Iran's IRGC says it targeted USS Abraham Lincoln with four cruise missiles
TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Sunday that it had targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four cruise missiles.In a statement carried by Iranian media, the IRGC said the attack comes as a continuation of measures taken by Iran's»»»
Ayatollah Arafi Selected to Iran’s Guardian Council after Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei
Iranian authorities have selected Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a clerical member of the Guardian Council, to serve on Iran’s interim Leadership Council, according to an official statement on Sunday. Mohsen Dehnavi, spokesperson for Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said in a post on X platform tha»»»
First Deputy PM says emergency plan implemented under integrated system
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The state's emergency preparedness plan is being implemented under a comprehensive and well-studied system, said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.In a press statement on the sidelines of his visit to Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital to »»»
Civil Protection reaffirms commitment to strengthening operational capabilities
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – On World Civil Defence Day, celebrated annually on March 1, the National Civil Protection reaffirmed on Sunday its determination to bolster its operational and logistical capacities and to further enhance the level of training...»»»
Ajith Kumar reassures fans after returning from airport amid flight cancellations in the region
Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»
‘Someone is looking out for them’: The Dubai business offering free accommodation to thousands of stranded travellers
Dubai: The unprecedented situation unfolding across the region since Saturday, marked by Iranian missile attacks and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf has resulted in widespread flight cancellations, leaving thousands of visitors and tourists stranded in the UAE. Amid the uncertainty, on»»»
Syria’s Foreign Minister, Lebanon’s Prime Minister discuss regional developments
Damascus, March 1 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf SalamNawaf Salam to discuss the latest regional developments and their repercussions. According to a statement by the foreign ministry, al-Shaibani emphasized the importanc»»»
Global Village, Jebel Jais among destinations closed
Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»
Dubai Parks and Resorts to stay closed today
In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»
APII to hold “Technology and Business” Cooperation Days on sidelines of Hannover Messe 2026
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – “Technology and Business” Cooperation Days will be organised by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Tunisia (EEN Tunisia) consortium, in collaboration...»»»
Tunisian Embassy in Baghdad urges nationals to exercise extreme caution
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – The Tunisian Embassy in Baghdad has called on members of the Tunisian community residing in Iraq, including the Kurdistan province, to exercise utmost caution in light of the current security situation.The embassy stressed the...»»»
Palestinian child Khalil Islam Abou Dagga in Tunisia for medical care, on President’s instructions
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) - Palestinian child Khalil Islam Abou Dagga has traveled to Tunisia to receive medical treatment, on the instructions of the President of the Republic.The Tunisian Embassy in Cairo stated that, following directives from...»»»
Tunisia voices deep concern over military escalation in Middle East, calls for immediate de-escalation
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – Tunisia said it is following with deep concern and grave anxiety the serious military escalation unfolding in the Middle East region and the risks of a widening conflict and descent into chaos that could result, in addition to...»»»
US Embassy in Doha urges Americans to continue to shelter in place amid heightened tensions
DOHA: The USEmbassy in Qatar has advised American citizens in Qatar to shelter in place until further notice, citing heightened regional tensions and potential security risks. In a message to UScitizens, the Embassy confirmed it continues to maintain a shelter-in-place order for all personnel and r»»»
Oman, Jordan, Egypt stress need for immediate halt to reciprocal shelling in the region
MUSCAT, March 1(KUNA) -- The Sultanate of Oman, Jordan and Egypt stressed on Sunday the need for an immediate halt to reciprocal shelling in the Middle East region and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.Oman News Agency reported that this came during two separate phone calls by Sultan H»»»
GCC Chief strongly condemns attacks on Oman
RIYADH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassem Al-Budaiwi on Sunday strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Port of Duqm in the Sultanate of Oman and an oil tanker off its coast.In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said the assaults constituted a flagrant viol»»»
US embassy in Bahrain tells citizens to avoid Manama hotels, could be attack 'target'
Manama: The US embassy in Manama urged citizens on Sunday to steer clear of hotels in the Bahraini capital warning they could become potential targets after the Crowne Plaza was hit during Iranian strikes. "The US Embassy in Bahrain is tracking confirmed reports the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama was»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince receives phone call from UK PM
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a phone call Sunday from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who strongly condemned the blatant Iranian attack on the territory of the State of Kuwait.During the call, the British Prime Minister expressed th»»»
U.S. reaffirms support for Jordan amid Iranian attacks
Amman, March 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed Washington’s full support for Jordan during a phone call with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Saturday evening, following Iranian attacks on Jordanian territory. According to the Jordan News Agency, Rubio conveyed U.S. solidarity »»»
Qatar Airways warns of fraud attempts requesting for personal information
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways issues a statement on Sunday, March 1, regarding fraudulent accounts impersonating the airline to obtain personal information from the public. "We are aware of fraudulent accounts impersonating Qatar Airways and requesting personal information," Qatar Airways said in a po»»»
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranآ’s blatant aggression against Oman
RIYADH, MARCH 1 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its strong condemnation and denunciation of Iranآ’s blatant aggression against the Sultanate of Oman and Iranآ’s flagrant violation of its sovereignty.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement the Kingdomآ»»»
Israeli occupation to carry out intensive strikes on Tehran
RAMALLAH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation said Sunday that it will operate a continuous airlift to carry out intensive strikes on targets in Tehran.The occupation army said the air force carried out a new wave of strikes overnight on 30 military targets in western and central Iran.In a stateme»»»
Kuwait consulate in Jeddah urges nationals returning by land to contact officials
JEDDAH, March 1 (KUNA) - Kuwait's General Consulate in Jeddah called on citizens in Saudi Arabia's western area and wishing to return home via land to contact the consulate via the following numbers: (+966535571133) (+96522225504) (965159+) The consulate underlined in a statement necessity of adher»»»
Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow
Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»
Weather: High temperatures between 17 and 26 degrees
Tunis, March 1 (TAP) - Locally dense mist is expected in the morning, followed by passing clouds across the country.Winds will blow from the east, remaining light to moderate and becoming relatively stronger toward the end of the day, especially...»»»
Iraq extends closure of its airspace until Monday noon
BAGHDAD, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority Sunday announced the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and overflying aircraft for a period of 24 hours, ending at 12:00 PM Monday.The Civil Aviation Authority stated today that the closure is temporar»»»
Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Oman
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Foreign Ministry profoundly condemned Iranian attacks on Oman in a blatant violation of international law and United Nations' Charter.In a statement on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry affirmed Kuwait's solidarity with Oman and it's support to all measures it would tak»»»
Ahmad Vahidi Appointed Commander of Iran's IRGC - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has appointed Ahmad Vahidi, who previously served as an advisor, to the position of commander, the Iranian news agency Khabar Online reported. Vahidi was appointed to replace Mohammad Pakpour, killed in a recent attack. On Marc»»»
Bahrain intercepts new wave of Iranian ballistic missile attacks
MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The National Communication Center of Bahrain announced Sunday that the kingdom's air defense missile systems effectively intercepted a new wave of hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting Bahraini territory, successfully destroying them with high efficiency.»»»
Omani authorities report attack on oil tanker near Musandam
MUSCAT, March 1 (KUNA) - Omani Maritime Security Center has announced Sunday that the oil tanker SKYLIGHT, flagged to the Republic of Palau, was subjected to an attack approximately five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Musandam Governorate.According to the Omani News, the entire c»»»
Major shipping firms halt Gulf operations as tensions escalate
Paris, March 1 (SANA) Two major global shipping companies have suspended operations in the Gulf as military exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify, raising concerns over disruptions to global trade and energy supplies. French shipping group CMA CGM told vessels in the Gulf t»»»
Global Village to remain closed today amid US, Israel war with Iran
Global Village will remain closed on March 1 as a precautionary safety measure, authorities confirmed. The decision follows official guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff, and residents. Updates regarding reopening will be provided through official channels. Also In This Pa»»»
Debris strikes facade of Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi following interception
ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defenses, resulting in fragments striking the facade of a building at Etihad Towers.The incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her »»»
Qatar Defense Forces Respond to Iranian Air Attacks Successfully
DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that fighter aircraft and air defense systems belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces successfully engaged and intercepted aerial attacks, including drones and missiles, launched by Iran toward Qatar's airspace Sunday.The ministry explained »»»