Gulf News 11m

‘The AK-47 of the skies’: How Iran’s cheap drones are reshaping this war

Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»

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Gulf News 60m

Inside the decision that took America to war with Iran

Dubai: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked into the Oval Office on February 11 with one clear goal: Keep the United States on the path to war with Iran. According to The New York Times, the two leaders spent nearly three hours discussing potential attack dates, war objectives and the possibili»»»

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Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel military campaign is completed — but said “most of the people we had in mind are dead.” The president, who four days ago had emphatically called»»»

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UPI 2h

Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com

During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns

DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar resilient against aggression: Dr Al Ansari

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the State of Qatar remains resilient in the face of any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that recent attacks r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar has sufficient stocks of food, medicine and essential goods, says CMC

QNA Doha The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has affirmed that Qatar possesses a sufficient strategic stock of food supplies, medicines, and essential goods, as part of carefully developed crisis management plans that ensure their continued availability in markets and healthcare facilities without »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE retains its right to self-defence

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The UAE has been subjected to more than one thousand attacks — a nu»»»

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UAE has faced more than 1,000 attacks during regional strife

Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that it has not taken any decision to change its defensive posture toward the repeated Iranian attacks. The country stated that it has been subjected to more than 1,000 attacks, a figure exceeding the total number faced by all other targeted countries combined, noting t»»»

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BNE 4h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

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UPI 4h

Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»

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UPI 4h

Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»

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France24 4h

'Strangely normal': As war rages in Iran, daily life in UAE remains 'orderly, calm'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Susan Marie Ossman, anthropologist, artist, historian, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Movements, Spaces and Cultural Practices Affiliationat NYU Abu Dhabi. As war rages in Iran and across the Middle East, Professor Ossman's classes have moved»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Macron says Hezbollah made 'grave mistake', warns against Israeli ground op

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Noting that the war had spread to Lebanon, Macron said the Iran-backed militant Hez»»»

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Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

⁠French President ​Emmanuel Macron has ​ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, ​and ‌its frigate ⁠escort to set ‌sail for the Mediterranean following the ⁠situation in the Middle East, he ​said on ‌Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory

New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump administration reverses course on law firms - UPI.com

The Department of Justice reversed course on four law firms it has been battling for nearly a year. The four firms challenged the Trump administration's executive orders against them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Dep»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone

Dubai: Israel said on Tuesday it had expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon and was moving to establish a buffer zone along the border, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified amid a widening regional conflict. The Israeli military said troops had advanced beyond five existing positions »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»

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France24 5h

The Debate - How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign

It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap homemade drones to shut business, spook mar»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

Lebanon front opens up amid US-Iran war

The US-Iran war that began on Saturday, 28 February, when Washington and Tel Aviv launched surprise attacks on Iran, officially expanded to Lebanon on 2 March, when Hezbollah launched six rockets into Israel targeting a missile defence installation south of Haifa in response to the killing of Irani»»»

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BNE 5h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 5h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 5h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 5h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 5h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 5h

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

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BNE 5h

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

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BBC 5h

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Prosecutors in Norway have charged the son of Norway's crown princess with reckless behaviour and violating a restraining order a month after he went on trial for rape and dozens of other alleged offences. Marius Borg Høiby was arrested the day before his trial began at the start of February, on su»»»

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France24 5h

France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases

France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. France has deployed Rafale fight»»»

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France24 5h

Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast

US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war.   US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed m»»»

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France24 5h

US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk

Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a regional conflagration.   China’»»»

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UPI 5h

Ecuador's Noboa imposes curfew in four provinces amid crime fight - UPI.com

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Noboa said the planned curfew in four provinces aims to protect communities affected by drug trafficking, illegal mining and gang violence. File Photo by Jose Jacome/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a nightly curfew in four provinces»»»

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France24 5h

Kabul rocked by blasts as Afghan, Pakistani troops intensify border clashes

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while Afghanistan’s defence ministry said fighting with Pakistani forces was ongoing. An AFP reporter in »»»

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BNE 6h

Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis

India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»

BNE 6h

How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply. WHAT: China could lose access to about h»»»

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BNE 6h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

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BNE 6h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

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BNE 6h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

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BNE 6h

Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis

India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»

BNE 6h

How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply. WHAT: China could lose access to about h»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Trump Says He Ordered Strike on Iran Over Attack Fears

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel's attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. "I might have forced their (Israel’s) hand," T»»»

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UPI 6h

Israel resumes attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon's southern suburbs - UPI.com

Smoke rises from destroyed buildings after Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Israeli military stated it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 3 (UPI) -- Isr»»»

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BNE 6h

Hormuz crisis offers Moscow short-term gains, but long-term losses if regime falls

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies. »»»

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BBC 6h

Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe

Three people have been detained in Belgium as part of a probe into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Cameroon linked to the country's secessionist rebellion, Belgian prosecutors say. They are suspected to be leaders of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), a militia fighting for the »»»

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RT 6h

No excuse for Ukraine not to restart Druzhba pipeline supplies – Orban

The Druzhba oil pipeline remains fully capable of transporting Russian crude, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said, urging Ukraine to immediately restore shipments. The Soviet-era pipeline, part of which runs through Ukraine, went offline in January after Kiev claimed it had been damaged »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' under Threat after US-Israeli War

Iran once boasted that it controlled four Arab capitals: Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut and Sanaa in an alliance dubbed the "Axis of Resistance". But the network -- long used as a regional force against Israel -- has been weakened since the Gaza war and now risks collapse, upending the regional balance,»»»

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BBC 6h

Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress

President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of the US operation in Iran. In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the threat from Iran had been "untenable" despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Lawmakers ar»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai gold rates now down nearly Dh30 following global price plunge

Dubai: Dubai gold rates fell sharply a day after hitting fresh records, dropping by nearly Dh30 by Tuesday evening, mirroring a price plunge recorded in global markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the UAE, 24-karat rates dropped from Dh641 to Dh614 per gram on T»»»

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France24 6h

Trump meets Germany's Merz for talks eclipsed by Middle East war

US President Donald Trump met with Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday at the White House for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war.  Donald Trump met with Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his f»»»

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