MoI urges public to follow official instructions to ensure safety
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) called on everyone to follow the announced instructions through official sources and to stay away from reporting areas and emergency response teams in the field in order to ensure the safety and security of all. In a post on its official account on X, the Minist»»»
Wataniya Takaful, PitStop360 partner with Policybazaar.ae on service-led auto cover
Policybazaar.ae, attempting to position motor insurance Dubai as something that follows drivers beyond the policy purchase, has announced the launch of ‘Wataniya Takaful – PB Auto Care (Pitstop P360)’. This launch has come in a partnership with ‘PitStop 360’ of Pitstop Automotive Services LLC and W»»»
PM: State keen on empowering private sector as key development partner
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives to the government prioritize investment and foreign trade as fundamental pillars for achieving a strong economic leap, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to review the investment ministry»»»
IAEA confirms damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear site — here’s what we know
Dubai: Damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site has been confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which said entrance buildings were hit but no radiological impact was expected. The development underscores the expanding scope of a conflict that has spread beyond Iran’s borders in»»»
Kyrgyzstan changes rules for allocation of state land - | 24.KG
A new draft law proposing major changes to the Land Code has appeared on the single public discussion portal. The document, prepared at the direction of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to make land policy more understandable, transparent, and convenient f»»»
Bulgaria Remains Challenging Environment for Independent Journalism, Trust in Media Low, International Report Finds
Bulgaria continues to be a difficult environment for independent journalism, according to the annual Europe Press Freedom report, prepared with the support of the Council of Europe and presented here on Tuesday. The section of the report dedicated to Bulgaria notes “modest improvements” in recent y»»»
Iraqi Government Seeks to Keep Country Out of Iran War Fallout
The government of outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is working to distance Iraq from the escalating US-Israel war on Iran. Tehran has responded to the military operation launched by the US and Israel with missile strikes on Gulf states and other locations, including Iraq, saying it is»»»
US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
The US has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting has persisted despite a US-brokered peace deal in December between the Congolese and Rwandan governments aimed at en»»»
Sharjah announces reopening date for Muwaileh Commercial Park
Dubai: Sharjah City Municipality has announced that Muwaileh Commercial Park will reopen starting March 12, 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 3, through the municipality’s official social media channels. In February, the municipality had confirmed that the public park would be tempo»»»
Sirens sound in Zionist entity’s center, Israeli media reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Zionist entity’s center, Israeli media reports 03-03-2026 12:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Red Crescent says more t»»»
First triplets in 2026 born at Osh Interregional Hospital - | 24.KG
The first triplets in 2026 have been born at the maternity ward of the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital, the medical institution reported. On February 20, a 22-year-old resident of Myrza-Ake rural district gave birth to three girls weighing 1,800 grams, 2,220 grams, and 2,320 grams. The»»»
Strait of Hormuz Under Siege: A Double Shock to Global Energy Markets
Global energy markets are on maximum alert following the military escalation in the Middle East. The outbreak of direct confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has effectively paralyzed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - the vital artery that carrie»»»
US lawmaker accuses Trump of trying to bury Epstein with Iran
A Republican lawmaker has accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to distract the public from the Epstein scandal by embroiling the country in a conflict with Iran. Representative Thomas Massie’s comments come after the release of millions of pages of files on late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein»»»
France to expand nuclear arsenal – Macron
France will expand its nuclear arsenal as part of the nation’s new nuclear strategy, President Emmanuel Macron has said. He argued that the nation can only ensure its security by being “feared.” The announcement came during a keynote speech given by Macron on Monday at a military base hosting the c»»»
Fabi Total Grup leases 4,700 sqm in CTPark Bucharest South
CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics properties by gross leasable area (“GLA”), announces that Fabi Total Grup, a Romanian company specialised in the production of cleaning agents and the storage of professional cleaning products, has leased approx»»»
UAE’s Etihad, Emirates extend flight suspensions; special repatriation flights continue
Abu Dhabi: All scheduled Emirates flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until 11:59 pm UAE time on March 4, due to airspace closures across the region. And all Etihad’s scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until UAE time on Thursday, March 5. Both airlines have i»»»
Dubai’s ‘Most Noble Number’ auction to raise funds to fight child hunger
Dubai: The ‘Most Noble Number’ charity auction will take place on March 7 in support of the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, a Ramadan initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to help rescue five million chil»»»
Head of State Attends March 3 Ceremony at Shipka Peak
Shipka Peak is a fortress of Bulgarian memory, one that is immune to fleeting political tensions, divisions and hatred, President Iliana Iotova said in her ceremonial address on Tuesday on the occasion of the National Day. “On March 3, we open and read some of the most important pages of our centur»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Says His Coalition Will Win Early Elections And Will Establish Governance with Clear Rules
Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev took part in the celebrations of the National Day in Stara Zagora, Central Bulgaria on Tuesday. He used the occasion to turn the attention the April 19 snap parliamentary vote: "We are embarking on a march for the future of Bulgaria. We will win these electio»»»
Drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as vengeful Iran targets Mideast cities
New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli bombardment on Lebanon and a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The conflict started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which sparked retaliatory Iranian attacks across t»»»
Putin Holds Phone Call With Hungarian PM Orban
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, according to the Kremlin press service. Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban discussed the sharply deteriorating situation around Iran and in the Middle East region, including the consequences for the e»»»
At least 30,000 displaced in Lebanon by war
At least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the United Nations said Tuesday. "As of yesterday, the conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and registered at collective shelters. Many more slept in their »»»
US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions
Washington: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»
Iran’s missile playbook: what types it has, how far they can reach and why it matters today.
Dubai: As US and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran’s missile force — widely assessed as the Middle East’s largest ballistic missile inventory — has moved to the centre of the conflict, shaping both retaliation and escalation risks. Defence analysts describe it as one of the region’s most varied arsen»»»
Iranians in Dubai express gratitude: 'We are blessed to be in the UAE'
Dubai: Iranians living in Dubai say they feel protected and grateful for the UAE’s safety, even as they hope for peace back home. Iranian businessman Navid Hamedi calls the UAE “incredible.” Actor Soroush Helali says he would always choose Dubai over returning to Belgium, since he holds his passpor»»»
US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions
WASHINGTON: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»
The Taba Port Project Unveiled a key maritime hub
In an ambitious move to boost its economic landscape, Egypt has announced the development of a new seaport in Taba, South Sinai. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has issued a decree allocating a significant plot of land to the General Authority of the Red Sea Ports for this purpose. This initiative i»»»
At Least 30,000 Displaced People in Shelters in Lebanon, Says UN Refugee Agency
At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah began on Monday, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday. "Conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and registered at collectiv»»»
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their»»»
UAE authorities contain fire caused by drone debris in Fujairah port
Fujairah, UAE: The authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have confirmed that the sounds heard today, March 3, 2026, in various areas of the emirate were the result of successful air defense interception operations. In a statement posted on X by the Fujairah Media Office, relevant authorities respo»»»
Lebanese President Says Ban on Hezbollah’s Military Activity ‘Irreversible’
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities is "irreversible", as the Iran-backed movement claimed responsibility for new attacks targeting Israeli positions. Speaking to members of the Quintet -- a committee made up of the French, US, Qatar»»»
Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
The US strikes on Iran may be the biggest story around the world, but in Texas – where voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican nominees in November's midterm congressional elections – it appears mostly to be an afterthought. At least for now. At a banquet hall in»»»
Aoun tells Quint ban on Hezbollah's military activity 'irreversible'
President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities is "irreversible", as the Iran-backed movement claimed responsibility for new attacks targeting Israeli positions. Speaking to members of the Quintet -- a committee made up of the French, U.S., Qatari, Saudi»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to ban import of vehicles without catalytic converters - | 24.KG
It is planned to ban the import of vehicles not equipped with catalytic converters to Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Adilet Belekov presented the bill at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to the bill’s initiator, catalytic conver»»»
National Assembly Chair Nazarayan: March 3 - Day to Cherish Freedom
“For us Bulgarians, March 3 is the day of freedom - a freedom we must cherish every moment, because it was won through the self-sacrifice of thousands of our own and foreign heroes who gave their lives so that Bulgaria could be free today,” Raya Nazarayan, Chair of the 51st National Assembly, wrote»»»
National Flag Ceremonially Raised at Monument to Unknown Soldier on National Day
Bulgaria’s National Day and the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria were marked at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia, where the national flag was ceremonially raised on Tuesday. Among those attending the official ceremony were caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, caretaker »»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Honors Bulgaria’s Heroes on National Day
"Today we pay tribute to the heroism and self-sacrifice of all those who won Bulgaria’s freedom and laid the foundations of the modern Bulgarian State. March 3 is a day of historical memory, national dignity, and responsibility toward the future," the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) wrote on»»»
Lavrov Says No Evidence of Iran Producing Nuclear Weapons
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No one has yet seen evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. The minister called the US-Israeli aggression against Iran a war and called for an immediate cessation hostilities, adding that he does not expect any sanction»»»
Putin Making Every Effort to Help Ease Tensions in Middle East - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to help ease tensions in the Middle East, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Putin will certainly make and is making every effort to contribute to at least a slight defusing of tension [in the Middle East]," P»»»
Drone attacks disrupt Amazon Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Abu Dhabi – Manama, March 3 (SANA) Amazon said some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged in drone attacks, causing significant disruptions to cloud services and affecting financial institutions and other clients that rely on them.The company said restoring full o»»»
Defence Ministry issues summary of Iran attacks detected on Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence in Qatar has stressed its full capabilities and resources to protect and preserve the sovereignty and territory of the State of Qatar. In a statement published on X, the Ministry said that a total of 3 cruise missiles, 101 ballistic missiles, 39 drones and 2 SU-»»»
Kyrgyzstan to evacuate citizens via Oman, first charter flights approved - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov announced ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are unable to return home due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. According to the president, a ban on takeoffs and landings in the United Arab Emirates forced authorities to seek alternative eva»»»
About 700 vehicles with foreign license plates held in impound lots - | 24.KG
Approximately 700 vehicles with foreign license plates are currently being held in impound lots, Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Oktyabr Urmanbetov said at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, the ministry continues to »»»
Velichie Hail March 3 as "Most Significant Day in Bulgarian History"
148 years ago, Bulgaria returned to the map of Europe, the Velichie party wrote in a social media post marking Bulgaria’s National Day. “Today we mark the most significant day in Bulgarian history,” they added. “Just as Shipka Peak has become a symbol of eternal reverence for the feat of the heroes»»»
MECh Leader Vasilev: Liberation Day Marks the Triumph of Bulgarian National Consciousness
"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to remem»»»
Continue the Change: Essential Question Is What We Do with Our Freedom Now
The Continue the Change party sent greetings to Bulgarians on the occasion of March 3rd with a Facebook post on Tuesday. "The essential question is what we do with our freedom now," the post reads. The post about the national holiday is accompanied by a quote from revolutionary Hristo Botev about f»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: March 3 Eternal Date in Bulgarian History
“March 3 is an eternal and imperturbable date in Bulgarian history,” BSP leader Krum Zarkov said on the occasion of Bulgaria’s National Day. His statement was published on the official BSP Facebook page. “No force can remove March 3 from the calendar or from the grateful memory of the Bulgarian peo»»»
Iranian Red Crescent Society Says at Least 787 People in Iran Killed in US-Israeli Airstrikes
Airstrikes by the United States and Israel have killed at least 787 people in Iran since the start of the war, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Tuesday. It offered the toll in a message on X. Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting tar»»»
Iran Warns European Countries Against Joining War
Iran warned European countries on Tuesday against joining its conflict with Israel and the United States, after Germany, Britain and France said they could take "defensive action" to destroy Iran's missile-launching capabilities. "It would be an act of war. Any such act against Iran would be regard»»»
Israel army says struck assets of Hezbollah-linked financial institution
The Israeli military said it struck assets of a financial institution on Monday already sanctioned by Washington for funding Hezbollah activities. "A short while ago, the (Israeli military) completed a wave of strikes against the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, which funds the Hezbollah terrorist or»»»