Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict
"Engaging in armed conflict in breach of international law is a precarious business." So wrote Keir Starmer QC, as he then was, in The Guardian in March 2003 as Britain was on the cusp of joining the Iraq War. Almost a quarter of a century on, Sir Keir Starmer KC faces his own dilemma about how to »»»
Missiles flying. oil surging. nuclear risks growing.
Dubai: The war between Iran and US-Israeli forces expanded dramatically on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah and regional energy infrastructure as casualties mounted and oil markets surged. Missiles and drones struck Israel and Arab states, US fighter jets were mistakenly sho»»»
Bulgaria Urges Iran to Abandon Nuclear Programme as Thousands of Bulgarians Remain Stranded in War Zone
On March 1, 2026, Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky joined an extraordinary videoconference session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council focused on the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East. Participants voiced deep concern over the intensifying military strikes and the potential f»»»
Iran Rejects Talks with US, Ceasefire Offer
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, firmly rejected any negotiations with Washington on Monday, contradicting claims made by US President Donald Trump. “We will not negotiate with the US,” Larijani wrote on X, directly disputing Trump’s remarks in an interview with »»»
Dozens killed in Lebanon including MP Raad after Hezbollah launches attack against Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo of Hezbollah parliamentary bloc chief Mohammad Raad The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary block , MP Mohammad Raad, was killed during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Iran announced that Hezbollah officially entered the war and Hezbollah launched an attack aga»»»
Qatar halts LNG output after drone attack on key energy facilities
Dubai: QatarEnergy has announced a halt to the production of liquefied natural gas and related products following a military attack on its operational facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City. The move came after Qatar said on Monday that two Iranian drones had targeted»»»
Pakistani prime minister postpones Russia visit
Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip to Russia, the Pakistani government has said. Sharif was scheduled to visit Russia March 3-5. The decision to postpone the trip was made due to the current domestic and regional situations, the Pakistani government said in a statement on S»»»
200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently stay in Iran and Israel - | 24.KG
About 200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently in Iran and Israel. Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, said at a press conference. According to him, around 100 Kyrgyzstanis are in Iran, most of them are women who mar»»»
MRF Files Papers with Central Election Commission to Register Independently for April 19 Elections
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) party Monday submitted papers to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to register for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. “We registered independently as a party, submitting a petition signed by 12,222 supporters. This is an expressio»»»
Distinguished global scientific leader professor Subra Suresh honored at joint MIT-Brown dinner in Athens
Athens, Greece, February 2026. On Thursday February 12th 2026, The MIT Club of Greece and the Brown Club of Greece hosted a distinguished joint dinner at the historic Athens Club in honor of Professor Subra Suresh, one of the world’s most influential scientists and academic leaders. The evening bro»»»
Iran’s Missile Might vs. America’s Arsenal: Who Will Run Out First?
“If the US continues to use its missiles in such a manner, their stockpile will swiftly run out,” Russian military expert Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik, commenting on a recent video of apparently 10 Patriot interceptors downing just one Iranian ballistic missile. US Missile Stockpile on the Verge Knuto»»»
RAF Cyprus base hit, U.K., allows U.S. to fly missions from its bases - UPI.com
RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, from where Typhoon figher jets are flying sorties to defend Gulf countries under attack from Iran and as many as 300,000 British nationals visiting or living in the region, was evacuated after a drone attack overnight. File Photo via U.K. Ministry of Defense/UPI | License Ph»»»
Kyrgyzstan ready to challenge possible EU sanctions in court — Financial Times - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan intends to challenge in court any potential restrictions imposed by the European Union if Brussels introduces sanctions against Bishkek over alleged re-exports of goods to Russia, the Financial Times reports. According to the media outlet, the European Commission has proposed banning sup»»»
Mosaic Defense: Iran’s Strategic Insurance Policy Against Enemy Decapitation Attacks
Mosaic Defense “is a system of decentralized command and control of the armed forces, and the launching of strikes against predetermined targets according to predetermined plans,” prolific Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik. “It’s clear that Iran’s military and political leader»»»
Albania’s Prime Minister Proposes Sweeping Cabinet Changes After Meeting President
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with President Bajram Begaj on Monday in a 25-minute meeting at the Pallati i Brigadave, as the Presidency building undergoes reconstruction. During the meeting, Rama formally proposed seven changes to his cabinet. President Begaj now has seven days to decree th»»»
€400m weight loss tablet factory to be built in Ireland
The maker of the weight-loss drug Wegovy will start manufacturing a tablet form of the product at its factory in the Republic of Ireland. Novo Nordisk, which is based in Denmark, said it will invest more than €400m (£350m) to upgrade its facility at Athlone, County Westmeath. Wegovy and similar wei»»»
About 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently in the Middle East - | 24.KG
As of March 2, approximately 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are in the Middle East, mainly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Director of the Consular Department Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu said at a press conference. At present, there are no reports of Kyrgyzstanis injured or left without she»»»
Trump bit off more than he can chew with Iran – ex-Pentagon analyst
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran are unlikely to trigger regime change and risk escalating into a wider geopolitical confrontation, former Pentagon security policy analyst Michael Maloof has told RT. Washington and West Jerusalem launched what they described as a “preemptive” attack on the Islamic Re»»»
Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE and several Arab countries, as well as the se»»»
Three US F-15 jets downed over Kuwait in apparent friendly fire incident
Dubai: Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were brought down over Kuwait late on Sunday in an apparent friendly fire incident during ongoing combat operations in the region. In a statement issued by the US Central Command, the US military said the aircraft were flying in support of O»»»
Iran's FM highlights endurance as part of 'mosaic defence' strategy vs US-Israeli pressure
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that Tehran can withstand sustained US-Israeli military pressure, able to defend the regime despite a successful “decapitation” hit, and wage a prolonged war. How? He calls it the "decentralised mosaic defence" (DMD) strategy, which he claims Iran had»»»
New War in Middle East Would Be Bad for Everyone, Bulgarian Authorities Must Keep Country Away from Military Conflict – BSP Leader Zarkov
“A new destructive war in the Middle East would be bad for everyone — it is bad for Bulgaria and bad for Europe. Therefore, I hope that the Bulgarian authorities are doing everything possible to keep our country and the continent away from military conflicts,” said BSP leader Krum Zarkov on Monday,»»»
Cabinet bans Hezbollah military activities, demands group to hand over arms
Cabinet decided Monday in an emergency session to outlaw all of Hezbollah's security and military activities. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged Hezbollah after the session to hand over its arms to the state and said the army would immediately start implementing its plan to disarm the group north of »»»
Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE and several Arab countries, as well as the se»»»
Froo continues expansion in Romania with new stores in Brașov, Craiova, and Ploiești
Froo has announced a new phase of national expansion with new store openings in Brașov, Craiova, and Ploiești on 26-27 February, offering its signature convenience format with the Froo Bistro at its core – which features freshly brewed coffee and a wide choice of hot snacks, including hot dogs, bur»»»
Canada and India Strike Agreements on Rare Earth, Uranium
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced a»»»
US mass shooting possibly motivated by Iran strikes – media (VIDEOS)
The gunman who killed two people and injured over a dozen in Texas may have been motivated by US strikes on Iran that killed the country’s supreme leader and caused widespread civilian casualties, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media. The attack occurred in a busy nightlife distri»»»
Unauthorized war or justified action? US Congress split on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to launch strikes against Iran has met a mixed response in Congress, as lawmakers are split over the issue, mostly along party lines. Democrats are now seeking to stop the campaign under the 1973 War Powers Act. The US and Israel launched the attack o»»»
Markets swing on Hormuz risk with oil higher, gold firmer and rate-cut bets tested
Dubai: Oil and gold surged at the start of the week after the flare-up in the US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors toward safety and forced markets to reassess how long higher energy prices could last. Brent crude briefly pushed above $82 a barrel in Asian trading before settling near $78, up r»»»
Trade, trust and security: Carney visit resets India ties
New Delhi: India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries’ leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were »»»
Bulgarian Socialist Party to Play "Significant Role" in Next Parliament, Says Party Chair at Election Registration
The BSP-United Left coalition submitted documents and 7,930 signatures to the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday to register for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. "We are registering for these elections with the ambition to return Bulgarian politics to the track of n»»»
Media Review: March 2
Media coverage of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran has focused on three key issues: the scope of the Middle East conflict, its potential consequences for energy markets, and the situation of Bulgarians stranded in Iran and the wider region. AUTHORITIES' RESPONSE Interviewed by bTV on Sunday e»»»
Amir receives telephone call from president of Maldives
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the Republic of Maldives HE Dr Mohamed Muizzu. At the beginning of the call, the Maldivian president inquired about the situation in Qatar following the brutal Iranian attac»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Maldives President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives. At the beginning of the call, the President of the Maldives inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian att»»»
EU Chief affirms EU solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian drone incident
BRUSSELS, March 2 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed on Monday that the European Union (EU) stands with its Member States in the face of any threat, following the crash of an Iranian drone near a British base in Cyprus.In a statement, von der Leyen said she had sp»»»
MSF Says 26 Staff Missing from South Sudan Violence
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Monday that 26 of its staff were "unaccounted for" after a surge in violence in South Sudan in recent weeks. "Twenty-six of the 291 MSF colleagues working in Lankien and Pieri remain unaccounted for following the recent violence, and we have lost contact with them»»»
US military suffered 200 casualties in retaliatory strikes – Tehran
The US has suffered 200 casualties in Iranian retaliatory strikes on bases across the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed. Backed by the US, Israel launched what was described as a preemptive operation against Iranian military and nuclear-related targets in the ear»»»
'No indication' Iran nuclear installations hit: IAEA
Vienna, Austria: UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi on Monday said his agency had "no indication" that any nuclear installations in Iran had been damaged or hit in the US-Israeli strikes. "Efforts to contact the Iranian nuclear regulatory authorities... continue, with no response so far. We hop»»»
Iran war widens: Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah join the conflict - What to know
DUBAI: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel expanded sharply on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah as airstrikes intensified, regional oil infrastructure came under attack and casualties mounted across multiple countries. Iran and allied militias launched miss»»»
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department expands notary reach
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has authorised government notaries at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation as part of efforts to make notary services more flexible and expand digital solutions across government entities. The move follows a swearing-in ceremony before Counsellor Youse»»»
Trump: War on Iran could last four weeks
Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he envisages a four-week military operation against Iran, where American and Israeli strikes have killed the country’s supreme leader and crippled its defence capabilities. “It’s always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or s»»»
Kuwait: Several U.S. military planes crash; all crew members survived - UPI.com
Kuwait said Monday that several U.S. fighter jets have crashed. File Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air Force March 2 (UPI) -- Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. targets across the Middle East. The number o»»»
Cyprus president says British military base hit by Iranian drone
Nicosia, March 2 (SANA) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri was struck overnight by an Iranian-made Shahed drone, causing minor material damage. In a statement reported by Reuters, Christodoulides said Cyprus was not involved in any mil»»»
Israeli Defense Minister Says Lebanon's Hezbollah Chief is Now 'Target for Elimination'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem was now a "target for elimination", after the Iran-aligned militant group fired at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. On Sunday, Qassem said in a statement: “W»»»
Kyrgyzstanis stranded in UAE: We are left to ourselves, money running out - | 24.KG
«We are receiving no real help from the consulate; we are left to manage on our own. We don’t know what we will do when our money runs out,» Erkingul Sharshenbekova, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan stranded in the emirate of Ajman (UAE) due to Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and the closure of airspace in»»»
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war
Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»
Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»
Israel Kills 31 in Lebanon, Vows to Expand Strikes after Hezbollah Fire
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»
On This Day, March 2: Texas declares independence from Mexico - UPI.com
On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1 of 7 | On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William »»»
Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire
Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»