Gulf News 16m

Iranian drones target US Embassy in Riyadh: Limited fire and damage reported

Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two Iranian drones, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The US Embassy asked American citizens to take shelter wherever they are. Also»»»

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BBC 39m

Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»

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Kuna 39m

Philippines urges ASEAN synergy to bolster energy security amid Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (KUNA) -- Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday emphasized the vital necessity of regional coordination through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to mitigate repercussions on energy security and market stability following the military escalation i»»»

Gulf News 45m

Statement by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to inaccurate reporting by Bloomberg

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically has rejected the false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) advanced defensive capabilities. These assertions are unfounded and misrepresent the UAE’s high level of preparedness, technological»»»

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Kuna 1h

UK: suspected drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus

LONDON, March 2 (KUNA) -- A Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" late Sunday, with no any casualties reported, said the UK Ministry of Defense.In a statement, the ministry revealed, "Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base h»»»

UPI 1h

House committee releases Clinton deposition videos - UPI.com

A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Catastrophic miscalculation: How Iran widened its own war

It is well known that Iran’s exposure to US-Israeli attacks did not come as a surprise to anyone — neither to the Iranian regime itself nor to observers and experts. Indeed, it can be argued that this war was preceded by signs and indicators that all but revealed its timing, trajectory, and objecti»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel said Monday that the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence arm was killed in an overnight strike and said it would ban the group’s military activities, hours after the Iran-backed organization fired rockets and drones at Israel, leading to major retaliatory strikes overnight and throughout»»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait Air Defense intercepts drones near Rumaithiya, Salwa neighborhoods

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - The Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Mansouri, confirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti Air Defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of hostile drones approaching the country via maritime routes near the Rumaithiya and Salwa areas in the »»»

Gulf News 1h

Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»

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Kuna 2h

Interior Ministry dismisses reports of attacks on residential towers as "baseless"

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Monday categorically denied circulating reports alleging that residential towers in the southern region of the country had been targeted by attacks, describing the claims as "entirely groundless." In a televised interview with the offici»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Qatar intercepts, neutralizes two ballistic missiles: Defence Ministry

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that, through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully continued to intercept and neutralize two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Defence ministry successfully intercepts and neutralises two ballistic missiles targeting several areas in the country

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted and neutralised two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. The Ministry affir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar extends condolences to Kuwait on martyrdom of two armed forces members

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly State of Kuwait, its government and people, on the martyrdom of two members of its armed forces while performing their national duties. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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BBC 2h

Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time

British Columbia will adopt year-round daylight saving time, the western Canadian province has announced. The coming one-hour clock change on 8 March 2026 will be the last one for the province, meaning the next time change scheduled for 1 November will be eliminated as British Columbia (BC) transit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems had intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles early on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said: “The UAE’s air defences are currently dealing with a barrage of ballis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

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

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent an 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 Michael Waltz regar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighbourliness

VIENNA: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighborliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter of th»»»

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Kuna 2h

Trump: US intends to continue assault on Iran for four to five weeks

WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military intends to maintain combat operations against Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary.In a phone interview with the New York Times, President Trump insisted the Pentagon retained plenty of forces, missiles and»»»

UPI 2h

Flood risk to accompany rounds of severe weather in central U.S. through Sunday - UPI.com

Much-needed rain drenching large parts of the central United States over the next week will bring relief to areas that have struggled with drought since autumn. However, the beneficial rain may also trigger flooding in some communities. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will unfold as a ser»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil shipping, insurance costs spike as Hormuz tensions test UAE trade routes

Dubai: Oil freight rates are surging and maritime traffic is stalling around the Strait of Hormuz, putting the UAE at the center of a rapidly escalating disruption to global energy and trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Should Indian expats in UAE register with Embassy?

Abu Dhabi: A WhatsApp message urging Indian expats in the UAE to register their details with the Indian Embassy has gone viral, sparking widespread confusion among the expat community amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran war that has led to unprecedented situation in the country. The message, titled »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against Ame»»»

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UPI 2h

Judge rules DHS can't block ICE detention visits by Congress - UPI.com

Thousands of protesters turn out for a rally in Dolores Park and march as part of the nationwide 'ICE Out" strike in San Francisco on January 30. On Monday, a federal judge said the Department of Homeland Security can't force members of Congress to give a seven-day notice before visiting ICE detent»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar's International Media Office issues response to an article published by Bloomberg

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar issued a response to an article publised by Bloomberg. The IMO stated that "contrary to reporting by Bloomberg on Monday evening, the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Interior Ministry announces extension of all entry visas for one month, waives fees

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire for a period of one month, subject to further extension in line with developments, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry confirm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts M-E output

Agencies New York Oil and gas prices surged on Monday as Israeli and US strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A ‌sustained rise in oil prices would endanger a global economi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QRCS supports health care in Sudan’s River Nile State

Tribune News Network Doha The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has completed comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation works at the Jabalab Health Center in River Nile State, with a view to supporting healthcare services and ensuring the continuity of essential»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar receives more global solidarity

During the conversation, the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian aggression, condemned the attacks, and voiced Italy’s support for Qatar and its people during these exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for Italy’s solidarit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Health sector is fully prepared to handle emergencies: Official

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reaffirmed on Monday that all health facilities and institutions in the State of Qatar continue to provide their services and are at the highest level of readiness to deal with emergencies. Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoI urges public to stay indoors

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QPC condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, GCC states

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned what it described as brutal Iranian military attacks targeting Qatar and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with ballistic missiles, calling the actions a grave violation of sovereignty and a serious thre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Shura Council condemns Iranian attack on Qatar, lauds agencies’ handling of its consequences

QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian assault that has been targeting Qatar’s territory with ballistic missiles and drones since last Saturday. The Council co»»»

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BBC 3h

Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will touch down on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia — the next stop on his Indo-Pacific tour aimed at shoring up investment in Canada and building new trade alliances. On the agenda is a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a leader with whom Carney shares much commo»»»

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Kuna 3h

UAE summons Iran Amb., hands him strongly worded note of protest

ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE's foreign ministry summoned on Sunday Iran's Ambassador Reza Ameri and handed him a strongly worded note of protest.In the strongest terms mentioned the note, the ministry expressed, to Ameri, the UAE's condemnation and denunciation of the "terrorist" Iranian st»»»

The Peninsula 3h

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

New York: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz regar»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump's 4 objectives in Iran explained

US President Donald Trump has issued a statement from the White House outlining four clear objectives for the ongoing US military operation against Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026). It was Trump's first public statement since the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" on Saturday. Also In This Package Trump»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Israel army says 'struck and dismantled' Iran's state broadcaster HQ

Israel's military said it "struck and dismantled" the headquarters of Iran's state radio and television broadcaster, as it pressed on with its campaign against the Islamic republic. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled the Iranian terrorist regime's communications centre"»»»

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Kuna 3h

France, UK, Germany call on Iran to stop reckless attacks immediately

PARIS, March 1 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday called on Iran to stop its reckless attacks immediately."We call on Iran to stop these reckless attacks immediately," they said in a joint press statement, »»»

Ya Libnan 3h

Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries sustained in US, Israeli attack, report – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The wife of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after her husband was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to Iranian state television. In a post on the social platform X Monday morning»»»

Kuna 3h

7 Iranian military leaders killed in US-Israeli strikes - agency

TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- At least seven Iranian military leaders were killed in the joint US-Israeli attacks against the country, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.Among those killed are the Head of the Military Bureau of the Supreme Leader Maj. Gen. Mohammad Shirazi, Saleh Asadi, a sen»»»

UPI 3h

Apple introduces updated budget iPhone 17e - UPI.com

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e on Monday, the budget phone in its iPhone 17 line-up, with an upgraded camera, faster chips and MagSafe to more easily snap chargers and accessories onto the back of the phone. Photo courtesy of Apple March 2 (UPI) -- Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 17e, the budg»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

138 national food factories operating at high efficiency in Qatar: MoCI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the country’s industrial sector currently includes more than 138 national food manufacturing factories, operating at high efficiency to ensure a stable supply and meet local market demand. According to figures released by the Ministry, the sec»»»

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TAP 3h

Sixth harbour tug arrives at Port of La Goulette 

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - The sixth and final harbour tug, “Kerkouane,” arrived at the Port of La Goulette on Sunday. It is one of six tugs acquired by the Office of the Merchant Marine and Ports.According to a statement published by the Office, this...»»»

Kuna 4h

Kuwait FM echoes condemnation of Iran attacks

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reiterated Kuwait's condemnation of the heinous Iranian attacks that targeted the country during the past two days.Sheikh Jarrah made the remarks while addressing the 50th extraordinary videoconferen»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighborliness

Vienna: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighborliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter of th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump mulls ground troops, cites 4 objectives: The latest on US-Iran war

President Donald Trump said US strikes were the "last, best chance" to stop Iran building a nuclear bomb, as the war raged through a third day and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Here are the latest developments: Iran 'will burn any ship' passing through HormuzA general in Iran's Revo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighbourliness

Vienna The State of Qatar has stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighbourliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter o»»»

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Kuna 4h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Mauritania Pres.

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from Mauritanian President Mohammad Ould Cheikh El Ghazouan.During the call, the Mauritanian President reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people following the he»»»

Kuna 4h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Libyan presidential council chief

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from the president of the Libyan Presidential Council Dr. Mohammad Al-Menfi.During the call, President Al-Menfi reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people in the »»»