Gulf News 3m

Lebanese state bans Hezbollah military activities amid Israeli attacks

Lebanon's government on Monday took the unprecedented step of banning Hezbollah's military and security activity, prompting the Iran-backed group to lash out at the decision. Hezbollah is represented in both the government and parliament, and the move came hours after it announced it had launched r»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Kuwait mourns navy staff sergeant killed on duty

Dubai: Kuwait’s General Staff of the Armed Forces on Monday announced the death of Staff Sergeant Waleed Majeed Suleiman, a member of the Kuwaiti Army’s naval force, who was killed in the line of duty while carrying out national military tasks. In a statement, the General Staff said the soldier had»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Watch: UAE President, Minister of Defence visit Dubai Mall 

Dubai: Visitors to Dubai Mall were in for a surprise on Monday evening as UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the world’s largest shopping destination, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy P»»»

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Sputnik 55m

US Can’t Bully and Bomb Iran Into Submission If Its Leaders Don’t Let It - Experts

“It must be understood that Iran is not Venezuela, Iran is not Israel,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on the risks Tehran faces negotiating with Washington, given that the US and Israel have attacked twice in the middle of negotiations in le»»»

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UPI 55m

Argentina’s Milei opens legislative year, cites alliance with U.S. - UPI.com

Argentinian President Javier Milei reacts during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires, on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 2 (UPI) -- Argentine President Jav»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump lists 'clear' Iran war objectives as conflict spreads

Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday sought to counter criticism that his war on Iran lacked clear purpose, listing four explicit goals including ensuring the country never obtained a nuclear weapon. He said the strikes were the "last, best chance" to hit Iran, an arch foe of the United Sta»»»

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BBC 1h

Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position

Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies", putting him at odds with President Trump over the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In his first statement to Parliament since the strikes, Sir Keir defended his decision not to permit the use of U»»»

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BBC 1h

France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

France is to boost its nuclear arsenal and extend the deterrent to cover other European countries, in a major development of its nuclear defence policy. In a speech in Brittany, President Emmanuel Macron explained the changes as the response to an increasingly unstable strategic environment. "The n»»»

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Kuna 1h

Saudi Crown Prince, Russia pres. mull regional escalation

JEDDAH, March 2 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the latest regional situation over the phone on Monday.During the phone conversation, they tackled the regional developments amid the extremely dangerous militar»»»

UPI 1h

Canada, India agree to new trade, AI, technology deals worth billions - UPI.com

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) in New Delhi, India, on Monday. Photo by Harish Tyagi/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- Canada and India agreed on several deals Monday including a 10-year nuclear energy deal and a goal to reach $50 billion in tra»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from Acting President of Venezuela

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from the Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodríguez. At the beginning of the call, HE the Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela inquired about the situation i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from Kosovo's President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the President of the Republic of Kosovo, HE Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu. During the call, HE the President of the Republic of Kosovo inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian ag»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Iran vows prolonged conflict as U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify

Iranian officials said Monday that Tehran had prepared for a prolonged confrontation and would continue targeting U.S. bases across the region, as fighting with the United States and Israel entered its third day and expanded across multiple fronts. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Al-Sisi to World Bank chief: Egypt loses $10bn in Suez Canal revenues amid regional tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, on Monday, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to economic reform and warning of the mounting economic costs of ongoing regional tensions, including an estimated $10bn loss in Suez Canal Authority revenues in recen»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah escalation deepens

Escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday as the Lebanese government announced a ban on any security or military activity by the group, limiting its role to political engagement only. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo was closely monitoring what he d»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Chief Calls for Israel to Re-Open Gaza Crossings amid Fuel Shortage

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for Israel to re-open border crossings into Gaza to allow aid to flow into the war-ravaged territory, his spokesman said. "Israeli authorities have closed all crossings, including Rafah, and have suspended humanitarian movements in and near areas »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from President of Swiss Confederation

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from President of the Swiss Confederation HE Guy Parmelin. During the call, HE the President of the Swiss Confederation inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian attacks, voicing »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Demands US Aircraft Leave Sofia Airport at Protest

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Monday that he wants the American aircraft stationed at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to leave Bulgaria. He was speaking to journalists during a protest organized by the party under the slogan "United for Peace in Bulgaria", which took place in front of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Central Election Commission Declares Viktor Papazov Elected MP from Vazrazhdane List

The Central Election Commission (CEC) Monday declared Veniamin Vodenicharov elected as a Member of Parliament from the list of the Vazrazhdane party on Monday. Later in the day CEC revoked its decision, as Vodenicharov was fifth on the party list, and announced Viktor Papazov, who was fourth on the»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait's Crown Prince receives call from Pakistani PM, condemns Iranian attacks

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a phone call Monday from Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif, during which the Pakistani leader strongly condemned the brazen Iranian attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory.During the call»»»

Gulf News 2h

Drone attack sparks fire at Abu Dhabi fuel site

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi said authorities responded on Tuesday to a fire at a fuel tank terminal in the Musaffah area after it was targeted by a drone. In a statement carried by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, authorities said the situation was quickly contained, with emergency teams deployed immediately t»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

PM Aldabaiba discusses with Shell activating January’s MoU expediting its return to the Libyan market - supporting its exploration and development programmes

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba received a high-level delegation from the British company Shell on today. The delegation included Richard Howe, Executive Vice President of Conventional Oil and Gas; Fakher Bader, Vice President and Head of the UAE and Iraq branch; and Marti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova Urges Talks as Middle East Conflict Escalates

President Iliana Iotova said Monday that the conflict in the Middle East could not be resolved by military action and urged talks. She added there was no immediate threat to Bulgaria’s national security and that the priority was getting Bulgarian citizens out once affected countries reopen their ai»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says He Ordered Iran Strikes to Thwart Tehran’s Nuclear, Missile Programs

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered the attack on Iran to thwart Tehran's nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that he said was growing rapidly. Trump offered his most extensive comments about the war beyond two video messages and a series of brief phone interview»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Russia Condemns US-Israel Strikes on Iran as ‘Unprovoked Act of Armed Aggression’

Russia on Saturday condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state,” demanding an immediate halt to the military campaign and a return to diplomacy. In a statement posted to Telegram, the Foreign M»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump says US 'substantially ahead' of timeline in Iran

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US attack on Iran is meeting its goals ahead of schedule but also warned the war could go "far longer" than his initial estimates of about a month. "We're already substantially ahead of our time projections," Trump said at the White House, adding: "From t»»»

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Kuna 2h

Trump: US strikes on Iran ongoing, "major wave" yet to come

WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is delivering heavy strikes against Iran as part of the military operation he announced earlier, stressing that the "major wave" of attacks has not yet occurred.In an interview with CNN, Trump said, "We are h»»»

Kuna 2h

Occupation airstrikes hit southern Suburbs of Beirut, causing major material damage

BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation warplanes carried out intense airstrikes on Monday targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and various towns and areas in southern Lebanon, causing significant material damage.The Israeli occupation air force targeted the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Foundation lo»»»

Gulf News 2h

Bahrain intercepts 70 missiles and 59 drones in wave of attacks

Dubai: Manama said its air defence systems intercepted a large wave of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom, according to the National Communication Centre. In a statement, the centre said Bahrain’s Defence Force successfully and efficiently neutralised 70 missiles and 59 unmanned ae»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova Meets Security Services Over Middle East Conflict, Authorities Report No Direct Threat to Bulgaria

President Iliana Iotova held a meeting to assess the risks to Bulgaria’s national security and the measures undertaken in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, the head of State's press secretariat said on Monday. Taking part in the meeting were caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryano»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Sending US Troops into Iran

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks. The 79-year-old Republican has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran starting»»»

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RT 2h

‘Please respect office hours’: EU’s von der Leyen ridiculed over response to Iran crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has drawn mockery for her response to the Iran crisis after announcing that an emergency meeting on the situation can wait until after EU bureaucrats enjoy their weekend. US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader »»»

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RT 2h

Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities

The Lebanese government has outlawed all security and military activities of Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced. In a statement on Monday, Salam called for Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the state and said the Lebanese Army would immediately sta»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Prolonged Hormuz Closure Could Unleash Multi-Year Oil Price Shock – Energy Expert

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through markets, with Citi projecting Brent crude could surge to $80–$90 a barrel (bbl) this week. "According to market reports, war risk underwriters began canceling policies for strait transits hours after Operation Epic Fury launched," Dr. Tilak K»»»

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TAP 2h

Samira Guiza appointed head of Administrative Court

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed decided on Monday to appoint Samira Guiza as First President of the Administrative Court, according to an official source at the Presidency of the Republic.»»»

EU Observer 2h

Switzerland to pay EU €375m annually for free movement and single-market access

Switzerland will pay the EU €375m per year to get access to its single market as part of an agreement announced Monday (2 March). The deal will also mean unfettered freedom of movement for Swiss nationals and for their EU counterparts to live and work in Switzerland — despite a cap on movement havi»»»

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Novinite 3h

No Direct Threats, But Vigilance Remains: Bulgaria’s Response to Middle East Tensions

President Iliana Yotova convened a high-level consultative meeting to evaluate the potential risks to Bulgaria's national security in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The session included the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Defense, and the heads of the State Intelligence Agency,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Registers for April Elections, Expects to Actively Participate in Next Parliament

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms coalition has submitted documents to the Central Election Commission to participate in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, the party's press centre announced on Monday. The coalition told journalists that they are running for the second time with the »»»

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UPI 3h

Supreme Court hears case over gun rights for drug users - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in United States vs. Hemani, challenging a law barring illegal drug users from owning guns. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in a case challenging the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Eight Aircraft on Standby to Carry Out Evacuation Flights for Bulgarians in Middle East

Up to eight aircraft of varying capacity, as well as, if necessary, the government Airbus A319 aircraft , are on standby to carry out evacuation flights for Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East at short notice, the press center of the Ministry of Transport and Communications said on Monday. The »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

PKO Bank Polski launches third foreign representative office

PKO Bank Polski has opened its third foreign representative office, this time in Vienna, following earlier launches in Lithuania and Sweden. With its network of corporate branches, the bank is now present in seven EU countries and operates in Ukraine through KredoBank. The Vienna office is headed b»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council as Iran War Rages

First Lady Melania Trump is slated to chair a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, an appearance that was announced last week before the United States launched its war against Iran. Her office said the former model would "make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States a»»»

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UPI 3h

Lebanon prohibits Hezbollah’s military activities as 'unlawful' - UPI.com

Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike in Bourj Al Barajneh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Israeli military said it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 2 (UPI) -- Le»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

President Iotova, Caretaker PM Gurov, Parliament Chair Nazaryan to Mark Bulgaria's National Day

President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan and Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov will mark Bulgaria's National Day with ceremonies at Shipka Peak and in Sofia on Tuesday, their press services said on Monday. The programme includes a national flag-raising ceremony outside the»»»

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UPI 3h

Lost Rembrandt painting verified by Dutch art experts - UPI.com

A researcher explains the newly discovered 1633 work "The Vision of Zechariah in the Temple" by artist Rembrandt van Rijn in the studio building of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday. The painting had been lost for decades. Photo by Koen van Weel/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- Art experts in t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Air India Express resumes flights from Muscat to key Indian cities

“Air India Express will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting tomorrow, March 3, with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally. The first Air India Express flight from Muscat will operate to Tiruchirappally, departing at 10:25 hours local t»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Egyptian President warns of impact of rising regional tensions on security and stability

Cairo: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned on Monday of the consequences of escalating regional tensions on security and stability of the region and livelihoods of its peoples, as well as the economic impacts of the ongoing conflict, particularly on prices, especially energy, and on nav»»»

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Gulf News 4h

New movie release like Kadhal Reset Repeat to hit UAE cinemas

Dubai: Even as global headlines remain heavy, cinema schedules are rolling on without major disruption. A prominent distributor in Dubai say there has been a few changes to planned release dates, but films like Kadhal Reset Repeat will release as planned on March 5. Nivin Pauly's blockbuster Premam»»»

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Sana 4h

Qatar, Russia discuss regional developments, stress dialogue to ease tensions

Doha, March 2 (SANA) – Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss regional developments, with both leaders stressing the importance of dialogue, negotiations and intensified diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and stren»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Esencja and Jaskółcza – prime investment apartments in the heart of Gdańsk

In Dolne Miasto, one of Gdańsk’s most desirable historic districts, Esencja and Jaskółcza introduce premium investment apartments that combine modern design, strong investment potential, and proximity to the Old Town. Both projects offer exclusive investment apartments designed for discerning buyer»»»

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