India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced a»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: India's BLS International which operates passport and visa processing services in multiple countries including the UAE, has issued an advisory to applicants in the Middle East, warning of possible disruptions to appointment schedules and processing timelines due to the current regional situa»»»

Bulgaria has stepped up security measures around airports and sites hosting American and Israeli personnel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, director of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs, confirmed that police presence has been increased at th»»»

Police in Indian-administered Kashmir fired teargas on Monday during clashes with thousands of demonstrators protesting the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei for a second day in a row. The clashes came a day after tens of thousands of people in the Muslim-majority region joined peaceful»»»

Dubai: As regional tensions continue to weigh on the Gulf, a high-profile public exchange between two of the world's most prominent technology executives has drawn renewed attention to the UAE's safety profile with both defending Dubai as statistically safer than many European cities, even as missi»»»

New Delhi: India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries’ leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were »»»

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»»»

Egypt’s stock market closed the week of Sunday 22 to Thursday 26 February 2026 in positive territory, rounding off a period marked by alternating sessions and shifting investor sentiment before ending firmly in the green on Thursday. The benchmark EGX30 gained 0.41% to close at 49,212.83 points on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America strongly condemn the indiscriminate and reckless attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran using missiles and drones against sovereign territories across the region. It said that thes»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE, and the United States have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the indiscriminate missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against sovereign territories in the region, according to the Qatar News Age»»»

BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's National News Agency reported Monday that Israeli occupation warplanes carried out an airstrike near Al-Raya Stadium in Beirut's southern suburbs.Israeli occupation aircraft continued raids on several towns in southern Lebanon, while drones were observed over vil»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is in constant contact with the leadership of Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "I can say that we are in constant contact with the Iranian leadership. And we are discussing the situation around this country," Peskov told reporters. Russia also continue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior urged the public not to approach, handle, or tamper with any suspicious or unknown objects. In a statement on X, the ministry wants the public to report such suspicious or unknown objects immediately by calling 999. The Ministry called on people to adhere t»»»

The US has suffered 200 casualties in Iranian retaliatory strikes on bases across the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed. Backed by the US, Israel launched what was described as a preemptive operation against Iranian military and nuclear-related targets in the ear»»»

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: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel expanded sharply on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah as airstrikes intensified, regional oil infrastructure came under attack and casualties mounted across multiple countries. Iran and allied militias launched miss»»»

New Delhi, India: India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy»»»

Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he envisages a four-week military operation against Iran, where American and Israeli strikes have killed the country’s supreme leader and crippled its defence capabilities. “It’s always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or s»»»

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: The UAE judiciary has strengthened protections for privacy and human dignity in the digital age, ruling that global technology platforms must follow local court decisions - even if their operations extend beyond national borders. In a landmark case, a UAE court ordered a major international »»»

Dubai: A narrow stretch of water between Iran and Oman has now become one of the most closely watched economic flashpoints in the world, with analysts warning that any sustained disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would ripple into fuel costs, transport expenses and everyday prices »»»

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»

Iran’s army said Monday it targeted US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait as well as vessels in the Indian ocean after the killing of the Islamic republic’s supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes. "Missile units of the army’s ground and naval forces operating from various locations targeted the U.»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. The attacks reportedly caused significant destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli terr»»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

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 »»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

Dubai: The UAE is “resilient and built to withstand economic shocks”, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said in an interview with CNBC, after recent regional attacks. In a transcript of an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy on “Access Middle East”, shared with Gulf News, Abdulla Bin Touq »»»

Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»

Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain's four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at »»»

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 »»»

Police have issued a search warrant for a man suspected of committing a serious crime against a minor in Sokuluk district. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service reported. According to the ministry, a social worker in the district contacted the police, reporting that a violent crime agains»»»

Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»

The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday. Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to s»»»

Dubai: Financial market trading across the UAE will halt for two days after regulators announced a precautionary suspension of operations, reflecting heightened regional tensions and the need to safeguard market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Fina»»»

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare declared on Saturday in Giurgiu that the year 2026 started on the right foot, because a surplus of 850 million lei was recorded, which reflects an increase in revenues, against a background of a decrease in expenditures of almost 6 percent, and stressed the importa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on consumers to shop responsibly according to their actual needs and to avoid excessive stockpiling, reaffirming that goods and products remain widely available across retail outlets in Qatar. In a statement published yesterday on»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow. Speaking to bTV, she noted that missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus had fallen into the sea and t»»»

Iran continues to retaliate against US and ⁠Israeli attacks on the ⁠Islamic ⁠Republic, launching missiles towards enemy positions. Three American service members have been killed and five more "seriously wounded" in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, according to US Central Command.Militant group H»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior on Monday urged everyone to obtain information only from official and authorized sources to ensure security and safety. In a statement posted on X, the ministry stressed that the circulation or publication of rumours constitutes a violation subject to legal accountabi»»»

Doha, Qatar: On a charged Ramadan night of fierce competition and edge-of-your-seat finales, the fourth and penultimate round of the 2025/2026 Qatar Drag Race Championship roared to a close at the Qatar Racing Club (QRC) speed track. The round spanned three days: qualifying on the first two days an»»»