Amir, Lebanese president discuss regional developments
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. At the outset of the call, the Lebanese President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of»»»
Amir receives phone call from German Chancellor
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the beginning of the call, the German Chancellor expressed Germany's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Iranian aggressio»»»
Amir receives phone call from German chancellor
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from the Chancellor of the Federal Republic ofآ Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the outset of the call, the German Chancellor expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of »»»
Israel declares nationwide emergency after strikes on Tehran
Israel has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the county’s strikes on Iran, amid fears of retaliation. The announcement came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had conducted what he called a preemptive strike against Iran, highlighting that retaliatory missile a»»»
TISP Calls on President to Convene National Security Council to Address Potential Migration Wave
The There Is Such a People (TISP) party called on President Iliana Iotova to convene a Consultative Council on National Security to outline adequate measures to protect the country's borders from a possible mass migration wave. In a statement sent to the media on Saturday, TISP said that the war in»»»
Iran Will Withstand US-Israeli Regime Change Attempt – Expert
While Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu make no secret of trying to foment a popular uprising in Iran, their plans are unlikely to succeed, Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University Qatar, tells Sputnik. “By all objective indications, the Islamic Republic will be remaining »»»
Iran Won't Stop Until US Feels the Pain – Expert
Iran intends to inflict at least a few hundred casualties upon the US military as it realizes that the US will continue attacking until being forced to pay a significant cost, Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran, tells Sputnik. “There is this culture of resistance in Iran, a»»»
Barclays Says Brent Crude Oil Could Reach $100 a Barrel
Barclays boosted its Brent crude oil futures price forecast to around $100 per barrel on Saturday, up from $80 on Friday, after the United States and Israel bombed several sites in Iran. "Oil markets might have to face their worst fears on Monday. As things stand right now, we think Brent could hit»»»
Lebanon warns of 'adventures' dragging it into U.S.-led war on Iran - UPI.com
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, pictured at Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda in 2025, said that his country will not be dragged into "adventures" that threaten it's security and unity. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE Feb. 28 (UPI) -- BERUIT -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,received a telephone call today from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaya Kallas. During the call, they reviewed the developments of t»»»
Locally dense fog late at night near coastal areas and low-lying regions
Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) - The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy across most regions, with locally dense fog forming late at night near coastal areas and low-lying regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow...»»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran
Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran
Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»
Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound
The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran
Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»
Amir receives phone call from UK Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer. During the call, the two sides exchanged views on the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and internati»»»
Qatar halts public events until further notice: Al Jazeera
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that "Qatar has announced the suspension of all public events, gatherings and entertainment at hotels and tourism sites until further notice." "It also halted all Ramadan tents and iftars, which hotels and tourist venues typically host for compani»»»
Amir holds phone call with Amir of Kuwait on the current security situation
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with HH Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir reassured of the State of Kuwait, as well as its leadership and peopl»»»
Over 200 dead as Trump pushes for regime change in Iran
Dubai: At least 201 people were killed and 747 wounded in coordinated US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent said Saturday evening — the first official toll since the attacks began. The humanitarian organisation said 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces were affected and that it had ente»»»
Opposition Protest Begins in Tirana, Heavy Police Presence Surrounds Prime Minister’s Office
As previously announced, an opposition protest led by the Democratic Party of Albania (PD) began at 6:00 p.m. local time in the capital, Tirana. The party’s leader, Sali Berisha, initially arrived at the party’s headquarters — known as the “blue headquarters” — before setting off on foot toward the»»»
Syria’s central bank restores full ties with New York Federal Reserve
Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) – Syria’s Central Bank said Saturday it has restored its full banking relationship with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and reopened its account there, marking a step toward reconnecting the country to the global financial system. In a statement, the Central Bank of Sy»»»
Amir holds phone call with Amir of Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone call today with his brother the Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir inquired about the well-being of the State of Kuwait, its leadership and peopl»»»
Several residential buildings targeted in Manama: Bahrain MoI
Doha, Qatar: Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted, with Civil Defence teams continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites, according to official information, according to the Bahraini Ministry of Interior. In a post on X, it said further details will be releas»»»
US Tankers and Cargo Planes Stationed in Sofia Amid Iran-Israel Strikes, Bulgaria Safe
Several US military aircraft remain stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia, according to on-site observations by a BGNES reporter. Positioned beside them are numerous tanker trucks, believed to be supplying fuel. The visible aircraft are primarily KC-135 aerial refueling planes - commonly refer»»»
Political Reactions in Bulgaria After Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iran
The Bulgarian Presidential Institution has expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Middle East. In an official position distributed to the media, President Iliana Yotova stated that Bulgaria aligns itself with international initiatives aimed at halting t»»»
How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
American and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on cities across Iran, in what US President Donald Trump has described as "major combat operations". Trump has called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". In resp»»»
Qatar University, UDST announce transition to remote learning
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that remote learning will be implemented for students. Qatar University, in a statement, said that the decision to operate classes remotely was effective immediately, and came in light of the curren»»»
Iranian Army announces shooting down 12 hostile drone over various cities in the Islamic Republic - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kuwait continues countering attacks - Army
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday that the Army General Staff is continuing to counter waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks.In a statement, Col. Saud Al-Atwan indicated that debris fell at Ali al Salem Air Base as a result o»»»
US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
The US and Israel have attacked Iran, hitting targets across the country. The office of Iran's supreme leader in the capital Tehran is among the targets, as well as military sites across the country. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases across the region. Several verified vi»»»
ASE now among world’s top-performing markets, thanks to 'deep' reforms, 'strong' corporate earnings — CEO
AMMAN — Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi has recently outlined the key drivers behind the bourse’s "remarkable" performance, which recently placed it among the world’s top-performing markets, ranking 13th globally and first in the region, according to Bloombe»»»
Strait of Hormuz on edge: Oil shipments pause as conflict deepens
Dubai: Some of the world’s largest oil companies and leading trading houses have suspended crude and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran — and Tehran’s retaliation — rattle global energy markets. Reuters, citing four trading sources, reported that several »»»
Explosion at Dubai landmark The Palm
Two witnesses told AFP they heard an explosion and saw a plume of smoke rising from Dubai's famed man-made island The Palm, as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes in the Gulf following U.S. and Israeli attacks. One of the witnesses said he saw thick black smoke rising from a hotel on the palm and »»»
US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, Tehran hits back across region
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Israel's public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the i»»»
Latest developments in US, Israel strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. Here are the latest developments as the military action announced by U.S. President Donald Trump an»»»
Former US president Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing Friday to a congressional panel probing his links to Jeffrey Epstein, before calling on others to testify as Democrats seek to shift focus onto Donald Trump's ties to the sex offender.»»»
UN Security Council to Meet on Saturday on Iran Conflict
The UN Security Council will meet on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. UN diplomats said the 15-member body would meet at 4 p.m. local time in New York (2100 GMT). The meeting will be chaired by Britain, which holds t»»»
Fire at Palm Jumeirah building brought under control
Dubai authorities have confirmed that an incident occurred at a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed, and the site has been secured. The Dubai Civil Defence said the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals sustained injuries and have b»»»
Khamenei is alive, Iran interested in de-escalation: Foreign minister
Dubai: Iran’s foreign minister said the country’s supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was alive “»»»
Hezbollah Condemns Aggression on Iran: US, Israeli Enemy Will Suffer Major Blow
Hezbollah issued a statement that denounced the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing that the Americans and Zionists will reap a major failure. What follows is the text of the statement: Hezbollah condemns the treacherous US-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic »»»
New explosion rocks Dubai: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah denounces the treacherous US-Israeli aggression on Iran after months of intimidations aimed at subduing it: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah denounces the treacherous US-Israeli aggression on Iran after months of intimidations aimed at subduing it: statement 28-02-2026 »»»
Trump Warns Some Americans May Die amid US Strikes in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday there could be US casualties after he announced the United States began "major combat operations" in Iran. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated US-Israeli warnings that they woul»»»