Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike in Bourj Al Barajneh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Israeli military said it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 2 (UPI) -- Le»»»

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»»»

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»»»

1 of 2 | During a press conference on Monday morning, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said there are not U.S. troops on the ground in Iran but did not rule out sending ground forces to war. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- More than 550 people have been killed in the»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

BusinessIranWill Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?Ashutosh PandeyOil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge. https://p.dw.com/»»»

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»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) Monday declared Veniamin Vodenicharov elected as a Member of Parliament from the list of the Vazrazhdane party. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, to the members of the CEC, the Parliament Chair informed them that MP Slavcho Krumov from Vazrazhdane had passed awa»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued an official notice to importers and manufacturers that, starting January 1, 2025, an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has come into effect in the country. The regulations were establi»»»

Skopje, 26 February 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday the portfolio of technological-industrial development zones contains 17 investments worth nearly EUR 650 million and set to open 5,000 jobs. "The investments, some already launched while others in negotiating stage, ar»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, 7,711 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were recorded for a week from February 23 to March 1. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance told 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, the incidence rate h»»»

The Ministry of Tourism said in a press release on Monday that it maintains constant contact with tour operators operating in the Middle East, as well as with Bulgarian diplomatic and consular representations on the ground, and monitors the development of the Middle East conflict in real time. Acco»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has debunked false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a statement, the GCO clarified three specific pieces of misinformation being widely shared online. It confirmed that reports claiming Do»»»

On March 1, 2026, Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky joined an extraordinary videoconference session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council focused on the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East. Participants voiced deep concern over the intensifying military strikes and the potential f»»»

Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip to Russia, the Pakistani government has said. Sharif was scheduled to visit Russia March 3-5. The decision to postpone the trip was made due to the current domestic and regional situations, the Pakistani government said in a statement on S»»»

RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, from where Typhoon figher jets are flying sorties to defend Gulf countries under attack from Iran and as many as 300,000 British nationals visiting or living in the region, was evacuated after a drone attack overnight. File Photo via U.K. Ministry of Defense/UPI | License Ph»»»

The maker of the weight-loss drug Wegovy will start manufacturing a tablet form of the product at its factory in the Republic of Ireland. Novo Nordisk, which is based in Denmark, said it will invest more than €400m (£350m) to upgrade its facility at Athlone, County Westmeath. Wegovy and similar wei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United States Central Command issued a statement on Monday regarding the three F-15E Strike Eagles that went down over Kuwait at 7am (March 1 at 11:03pm ET). In a statement, the US CENTCOM said that the aircrafts went down "due to an apparent friendly fire incident". "During active»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Pakistan Embassy in Doha is encouraging its nationals in the country to complete an online registration form to facilitate community outreach and coordination. Launched on Sunday, March 1, the Embassy in Qatar announced the initiative through its social media platforms, urging Paki»»»

Dubai: Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were brought down over Kuwait late on Sunday in an apparent friendly fire incident during ongoing combat operations in the region. In a statement issued by the US Central Command, the US military said the aircraft were flying in support of O»»»

Gabriela Popescu is the new Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova, and CIS, effective March 1, the company has announced. Gabriela brings expertise in legal affairs, business, and technology. She joined Microsoft Romania in 2017 and most recently served as interim general director, alongsi»»»

Hundreds of thousands travelers have been stranded across the Middle East following airspace closures triggered by unprovoked US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to flight analytics firms. Massive strikes against Tehran began Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top of»»»

The gunman who killed two people and injured over a dozen in Texas may have been motivated by US strikes on Iran that killed the country’s supreme leader and caused widespread civilian casualties, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media. The attack occurred in a busy nightlife distri»»»

US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to launch strikes against Iran has met a mixed response in Congress, as lawmakers are split over the issue, mostly along party lines. Democrats are now seeking to stop the campaign under the 1973 War Powers Act. The US and Israel launched the attack o»»»

Dubai: Oil and gold surged at the start of the week after the flare-up in the US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors toward safety and forced markets to reassess how long higher energy prices could last. Brent crude briefly pushed above $82 a barrel in Asian trading before settling near $78, up r»»»

BAGHDAD, March 2 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday that it has prolonged the country's airspace restriction for another 48 hours.In a statement, the authority said the suspension of all arriving, departing, and transit flights will last until 12:00 p.m. local time (0900 »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai have issued a security advisory to Canadians residing in or visiting the UAE, citing rapidly evolving regional tensions linked to the situation involving Iran. In a public communication, Canadi»»»

Media coverage of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran has focused on three key issues: the scope of the Middle East conflict, its potential consequences for energy markets, and the situation of Bulgarians stranded in Iran and the wider region. AUTHORITIES' RESPONSE Interviewed by bTV on Sunday e»»»

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev took part in a meeting of EU Heads of Mission held under the European Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus. The discussion was organized at the initiative of Cyprus’ Ambassador to Sofia, H.E. Charalambos Kafkarides. Addressing the diplomats, Radev outl»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from the capital until 2 pm UAE time on Tuesday, March 3. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. You can also find us on »»»

Ten Greek-flagged merchant ships with 85 Greek seamen on board are in the Persian Gulf, inside the Strait of Hormuz amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Greece’s minister for shipping said Monday. Vassilis Kikilias said another five Greek-flagged vessels are waiting outside the strait, while a »»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that Mabruk oil field, operated by Mabruk Oil Operations Company, officially resumed production increases last Saturday (28 February) following the successful commissioning of a new early production unit. Initial pumping rates are bet»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior urged the public to avoid approaching or tampering with any strange or unidentified objects and to report them immediately by calling 999. In a post on its X platform, the Ministry emphasized that adhering to these instructions enhances public safety and facilitates t»»»

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic will revise the school holiday schedule for the next school year. Deputy Minister Nadira Dzhusupbekova announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs »»»

A damaged apartment in a building following an Israeli airstrike in Al Jamous, in Dahieh, southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war w»»»

Dubai: Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan posted a message on Instagram from Dubai, where she has lived since 2015. “Praying for peace. Stay safe everyone. God bless us all” she wrote on her story posted on March 1. Lindsay moved to Dubai in 2015 and got married to Shammas in 2022, and the couple welc»»»

Kuwait said Monday that several U.S. fighter jets have crashed. File Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air Force March 2 (UPI) -- Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. targets across the Middle East. The number o»»»

Dubai: Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures in response to ongoing regional developments. Here is a straightforward breakdown of what is closed, what has changed, and what you need to do. Ain DubaiThe Ain Dubai observation wheel has been suspended for safety »»»

Russia is introducing a GOST standard for potato chips for the first time, effective April 1, 2026. Six post-Soviet countries, including Kyrgyzstan, have adopted the standard, the press service of Rosstandart reported. Potato chips are a widely popular snack, but until now there was no document est»»»

On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1 of 7 | On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William »»»

On Dragobete Day, Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) brings to the fore a less romantic but essential topic in any relationship: money. Because, while love brings us together, the way we manage our expenses as a couple can either strengthen our relationship or, on the contrary, cause tension. A new BCR »»»

Mastercard and Banca Transilvania are expanding their collaboration with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team, adding two more races to their partnership: the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg and the 2027 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring.Under the new agreement, the Mastercard and Banca Tr»»»

Romanians are becoming more attentive to the way they manage their money amidst economic volatility, with 76% of them constantly keeping a detailed record of their expenses or monitoring their budget.According to the study 'About Money 1:1', conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with »»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denied reports that Iran had offered to resume negotiations with Washington through Omani intermediaries, posting "We will not negotiate with the United States" on X on March 1. »»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»