Financial markets are entering a risk-off phase following the US and Israeli bombardments of Iran, although the immediate impact appears contained, according to an analysis by global financial services firm Ebury. Although the timing and scale of the US-Israeli military action against Iran took man»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon President Joseph Aoun meets envoys of Quintet Committee 03-03-2026 10:55 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar correspondent says Leb»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent says Lebanese Army withdrawal paved the way for Israeli ground incursions into Lebanese territories, most notably in»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a telephone call with Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman, as regional tensions continue to escalate. During »»»

Bulgaria earned its freedom and fought for it, President Iliana Iotova said in an interview on the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, for Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), published on the national broadcaster’s website. According to her, the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) marked the end of a histor»»»

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise US and Israeli bombardment. It's only the second time since the 1979 revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from ha»»»

Dubai: The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones early Tuesday, sparking a small fire and causing minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Images from the scene showed limited impact at the compound in the Saudi capital. The embassy announced it would r»»»

Etihad Airways has urged guests and members of the public not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly and provided with confirmed ticket details. Access may be restricted for those without verified travel documentation. Passengers are advised to check their flight status a»»»

At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbors entered its sixth day. Military tensions b»»»

US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was "not like it used to be", in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. "This was the most solid relationship of all. And no»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (MFA) has begun negotiations with several Middle Eastern countries to organize evacuation flights for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, following instructions from President Sadyr Japarov. This includes cooperation with the authorities of Saudi Arabia, t»»»

Dubai: Drones have struck fuel storage facilities at Duqm Commercial Port in Oman, according to a security source cited by the Oman News Agency (ONA). The agency said a number of drones targeted the fuel tanks at the port, with one drone hitting a tank directly. The resulting damage was quickly con»»»

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pulled back by a stronger dollar, while investors assessed the impact of an escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,305.23 per ounce, as of 0646 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four w»»»

Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon. Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza»»»

Nine dream destinations in Neamt County are on the list of those competing in the "Destination of the Year 2026" competition, according to an announcement made by President of the Neamt County Council Daniel Vasilica Harpa.The destinations cover adventure, ecumenical and historical tourism areas fr»»»

The new ambassador of the United States to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, will present his letters of credence on Tuesday.According to the schedule announced by the Presidential Administration, at 14:00 the U.S. ambassador-designate Darryl Nirenberg will be received at the Cotroceni Palace by President»»»

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»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will attend this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, following his yearslong boycott of the event. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- For the first time as president, Donald Trump will attend the White Hous»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has activated a key cross-border rail connection in a move designed to safeguard transport continuity and reinforce logistical resilience during a period of heightened regional risk assessment. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Rail, in coordinati»»»

Doha, Qatar: At exceptional circumstances when children are exposed to loud noises and distressing visuals, they might experience fear or anxiety and addressing these emotions is crucial to help them feel secure and understood. According to Sidra Medicine Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Ifaf Asghar, how»»»

Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza on Tuesday to allow for the "gradual entry of humanitarian aid" into the territory. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed on Saturday when Israel and the United States began striking Iran, which sparked reprisals from Tehran. The decision to reopen it»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the blatant Iranian military attacks targeting the State of Qatar and other GCC states, carried out with ballistic missiles. These acts constitute a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct assault on the sec»»»

A ceremonial event was held in Osh city on March 3 to mark Kyrgyzstan’s State Flag Day. The celebration took place in the city’s central square. The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by the traditional flag-raising ritual. Among those attending were Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev, the P»»»

A private collection of antique grandfather clocks - which have been assembled over the course of 35 years - is to go on sale. They come from town such as Devizes, Royal Wootton Bassett and Calne in Wiltshire and currently belong to Paul and Jan Succony, according to BBC. The couple want to see the»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to arrive in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, where he will hold talks with US President Donald Trump amid the military escalation in the Middle East. The agenda of the visit includes talks in the first half of the day in the Oval Office, which will be followed by»»»

Also In This Package UAE, Philippines seal CEPA as presidents look on Philippines: Sleeping giant in power generation awakens Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sought emergency powers from Congress that would allow him to cut excise taxes on petroleum products to cushion the massive spike »»»

Bulgaria celebrates its national day on March 3: the anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule 148 years ago as a result of the 1877-1878 Russo-Turkish War. Observances are scheduled to take place across the country, including a traditional celebration on Mt Shipka in the Central Balkan Range»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran had been building new nuclear weapon sites that would have been impossible to attack within months, creating urgency for strikes on the country, according to AFP. “They started building new sites, new places, underground bunkers, that»»»

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the gradual resumption of flight operations across UAE airports to assist passengers stranded by recent regional disruptions. Travellers are urged not to go to airports unless contacted directly by their airline with confirmed flight details»»»

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a statement regarding the situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. «SCO member states express serious concern over developments in the Middle East and the military strikes on Iranian territory. SCO member states consider the use of force unaccept»»»

Oil prices made more gains on Tuesday after an Iranian official said his country will "set fire to anyone who tries to pass through" the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between his country and the US and Israel continues In afternoon trade in Asia, Brent crude was around 3.2% higher at more than $»»»

China's top political advisory body has voted to remove three generals, state media said, a week after nine military officials were ousted from its legislature. The move comes as Beijing escalates a sweeping purge of military officials, days before thousands of delegates from across the country mee»»»

As the war in the Middle East intensifies, President Donald Trump said that the United States has “the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for its military operations against Iran. Trump said that America has a “virtually unlimited supply” of munitions to us»»»

Three days into the US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump's war aims and vision for the future of the country remain opaque. Trump and senior administration officials have offered a wide range of views about what they hope to achieve in the largest American military operation in the Middle Eas»»»

Iran says it will "set fire" to any ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel. Usually, about 20% of global oil and gas passes through the narrow shipping lane in the Gulf. But Iran's General Sardar Jabbari said that Tehran will now "not let a singl»»»

India and Canada on Monday agreed to a number of key trade accords that included cooperation on critical minerals and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical minera»»»