Iran conflict: UAE affirms right to self-defence amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has said the UAE retains its full and inherent right to self-defence, stressing that the country’s position on recent developments is based on clear and firm principles. Speaking at the UAE Government’s media briefing, she»»»
Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
One of Italy's most notorious and ruthless Mafia bosses, Benedetto Santapaola, believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992, has died in prison aged 87. "Nitto" Santapaola was caught after years on the run in 1993, and spent more than 30 year»»»
Indian PM expresses gratitude to Amir for care, attention Qatar provides to Indian community
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the Republic of India HE Narendra Modi. At the beginning of the call, His Highness the Amir reassured the Prime Minister about the situation of the Indian community res»»»
Trump claims US can wage war ‘forever’
The US is prepared to fight a war “forever” with its “virtually unlimited” ammunition stockpiles, President Donald Trump has claimed. Military observers have identified munitions availability – particularly air defense missiles – as a limiting factor in the ongoing US-Israeli campaign aimed at topp»»»
We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
British citizens currently stuck in the Middle East have told the BBC there has been a lack of information about available routes to travel home as Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region continue. Teigan McFadden's flight home from Dubai on Tuesday was cancelled and the 21-year-old says she i»»»
UAE says strategic food stock sufficient for 4 to 6 months
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that the UAE’s strategic stockpile of essential commodities is sufficient to meet market needs for a period ranging between four and six months, thereby ensuring the continued availability of basic goods and price stability even »»»
Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war in the Middle East could leave Ukraine struggling to source air defence missiles. He also said there was "a risk" Ukraine's allies could be distracted by the conflict, and forget his country's defence against Russia's full-scale invasion. "We cou»»»
Here’s the Biggest Sign Iran’s Air Defenses Are Standing Strong, Pentagon’s Planning Backfired
“Initially, it was impossible to evaluate the work of Iran’s air defense troops. But now, there is increasing information that the situation is stabilizing, and that Iran’s air defense assets are capable of neutralizing Israeli and US air targets,” notwithstanding the unprecedented surprise aggress»»»
‘All is free of cost’: Meet the UAE-based Indian businessman opening his private farmhouse to stranded travellers
Dubai: Regional airspace disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, searching for accommodation while awaiting confirmation on when flights will resume. As of March 2, a limited number of services have gradually resumed. In the meantime, communities across the UAE have »»»
Amir receives telephone call from Indian Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. At the beginning of the call, His Highness the Amir reassured the Prime Minister about the situation of the Indian community»»»
AI in the dock: India Supreme Court warns of misconduct
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned that judicial orders founded on artificial intelligence-generated, non-existent rulings would constitute misconduct — not merely a judicial error — raising serious concerns over the use of AI tools in court proceedings. A bench comprising Justices PS»»»
Hezbollah says targeted 3 Israeli bases after strikes on Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon’s Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah has announced it targeted three Israeli military bases — including Ramat David Air Base and Meron Base in northern Israel — using drones and rocket fire in retaliation for recent Israeli strikes on its positions in Lebanon, including the sout»»»
US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US has urged its nationals to immediately leave most of the Middle East due to "serious safety risks", as the US-Israeli war against Iran widens. On Monday, the US State Department said Americans should "depart now via commercial means" from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West»»»
Give back this Ramadan: ‘Share the Joy, Give a Toy’ returns
Dubai: As the spirit of Ramadan gathers communities together across the UAE, Landmark Leisure has announced the revival of its much-loved campaign to spread happiness among children in need. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IA»»»
UAE schools and universities to continue distance learning amid Iranian aggression
Abu Dhabi: Students in the UAE schools and universities will continue to learn classes online amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the country, the UAE government clarified on Wednesday. The education process continues uninterrupted through the activation of remote learning systems, a top officia»»»
Iran: Funeral Held for Scores of Children Martyred in US-Israeli Attack on Minab School
Iran bid farewell to the victims of the deadly strike that targeted an elementary school in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan during the latest US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. Grieving families and mourners filled the streets on Tuesday morning carrying small coffins an»»»
Retail parks. What’s behind the success of this investment format?
By Wojciech Jurga, Managing Partner at Scallier The retail real estate boom currently observed in Poland is driven primarily by investments in retail parks. Over the last five years, retail parks have evolved from a market niche into the leading format within the retail sector, doubling their numbe»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has completed travel procedures for 30,913 passengers across the country’s airports, working in coordination with relevant authorities to manage the impact of temporary flight suspensions. The passengers were processe»»»
flydubai partially resumes flights as limited services operate
Dubai: flydubai’s schedule has partially resumed on March 3, with limited flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airline said it is prioritising customers who are affected by the disruption. “This is an evolving situation, which we continue to monitor clo»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced that, in coordination with the relevant authorities across the country, it has successfully completed travel procedures—through the issuance of visas and the processing of travel transactions—for approximately 30,9»»»
HoR unofficial meeting rejects new import taxes and foreign exchange bureaux – calls for monitored unified budget
In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) rejected the newly introduced and controversial import taxes as invalid, declaring them null and void. The statement by the ga»»»
Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
Washington: Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show»»»
Caretaker Defence Minister Reiterates Bulgaria Is Not Participating in Military Operations in Middle East
There is no change in the activities of the Bulgarian Air Force and in the presence of US forces in Bulgaria, as the country is not participating in operations related to the tension between Israel, the US, and Iran, said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov during a briefing at the Council »»»
Israel launches simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut, in pictures – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from Israeli air strikes in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, on March 3, 2026. © Hussein Malla, AP Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran. The»»»
Fuel prices rise
Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - The prices of gasoline fuels are set to rise by Mden 1 per liter as of Monday midnight, while the price of diesel fuels remains unchanged, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 74.5 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 wil»»»
Far from home, Indian students in UAE stay calm, feel safe and choose to remain together
Dubai: For a group of Indian students studying in the UAE right now, the past few days have been unlike anything they expected when they arrived here. Despite all of that, most of them want to stay. They feel safe. And they have no plans to leave. Ask any of them how they are coping, and the answer»»»
Qatar says thwarted Iran attacks on airport
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's military thwarted attacks on Hamad International Airport, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, said on Tuesday. "There were attempts to attack Hamad International Airport, they were all»»»
Parents urged to keep children home for Garangao: MOI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has emphasized the importance of parents ensuring that children do not go out to celebrate 'Garangao Night'. The Ministry urged citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and only go out in cases of absolute necessity. Garangao celebrations, which w»»»
We still have no idea where this war is heading
It is only day three of the new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours across the Gulf. The United Kingdom has dropped its refusal to allow the US to use its bases. The »»»
Iran conflict: Global oil, gas prices surge on supply disruption fears - UPI.com
A tanker anchored in the Persian Gulf off coast of Dubai, one of scores halted on either side of Strait of Hormuz after it was effectively closed due to threats against shipping made by the regime in Tehran that have sent global energy prices soaring. Photo by Stringer/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- The pric»»»
Israel army advance in south Lebanon, says creating buffer zone
Israeli forces advanced into a border area in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, a Lebanese army source told AFP, shortly after the Israeli defense minister instructed his troops to "take control of additional strategic positions in Lebanon". "Israeli ground forces advanced from Kfar Kila and the Khiam»»»
German Embassy in Kuwait closes amid regional escalation
Kuwait City, March 3 (SANA) The German Embassy in Kuwait announced Tuesday that it had closed to the public amid ongoing regional escalation. In a statement carried by the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida, the embassy said it has suspended public access since Sunday, adding that its visa section will re»»»
Dubai taxi and limousine ridership record impressive growth
Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine sectors recorded remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and passenger-centric mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that taxi ridership rose 4.2% to 209 million passengers, while the E-hail li»»»
Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’
London: 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»»»
Qatar cutting off world’s largest LNG production fuels gas disruptions in Europe
Dubai: European natural gas prices are surging after Qatar halted production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant following Iranian drone attacks, raising concerns over global supply security tied to Gulf exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Benchmark»»»
Trump dismisses negative polling on Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has dismissed polls indicating that a majority of Americans disapprove of his decision to attack Iran. A CNN poll suggests that 60% of Americans do not support the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only one in four Am»»»
UAE intercepts 186 ballistic missiles and 812 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is at the highest level of readiness and possesses the capabilities required to defend its territory regardless of how long the regional escalation continues, the Ministry of Defence said during a government media briefing on the latest developments. Brig. Staff Pilot Abdulnasir »»»
Search underway for crews of Iranian aircraft shot down on Monday: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, said during a press conference that the crews of the two Iranian aircraft shot down on Monday, March 2, 2025, remain missing. Providing details about the incide»»»
Trade between Romania and Germany rises 5.7% to EUR 42.6 billion in 2025
Trade in goods between Germany and Romania totalled EUR 42.6 billion last year, marking a 5.7% increase, the Romanian – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) announced on Tuesday. Romania thus maintained its 17th position among Germany’s trading partners. According to data sourced b»»»
Top 20 countries with biggest oil reserves: Where Iran ranks, crude oil to hit $120/barrel?
Beneath the immediate chaos of the US-Israel vs Iran war lies the deeper truth about oil's dual nature: abundant yet fragile. But which country holds the most fossil fuel reserves? Currently, proven reserves show Venezuela leading with 303 billion barrels, followed by Saudi Arabia (267 billion) and»»»
Swift action contains damage at key industrial sites of Qatar: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a press conference, today gave further details on the key energy and industrial facilities that were targeted during the Iran attacks yesterday. He said, "In»»»
Lime introduces monthly subscriptions for frequent riders
Lime has announced the launch of LimePrime, its new monthly subscription plan aimed at frequent users. The company says the new offer is designed to provide more predictable pricing through fixed-fare rides, alongside additional benefits. LimePrime complements the existing LimePass prepaid minute p»»»
Security of Bulgarian Citizens Priority in Middle East Evacuation Efforts, PM Gurov Says
The safety of Bulgarian citizens is the leading priority in organizing their evacuation from the Middle East region, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Tuesday. Gurov noted that the situation in the Middle East is dynamic and changing da»»»
UN Urges All Sides in Middle East War to ‘Come to Their Senses’
The United Nations on Tuesday urged all parties to "come to their senses" and end the war in the Middle East, with fear and panic spreading across the region and beyond. UN human rights chief Volker Turk said he was "deeply shocked" by how the conflict was affecting civilians. "The fear, the panic,»»»
What to Know About the US Airbase in Bahrain Just Struck by Iran
An IRGC drone and missile barrage hit Bahrain’s Isa Air Base early Tuesday, with three missiles and 20 drones used to obliterate the base’s main command and headquarters building and fuel tanks, per IRNA. Not to be confused with Naval Support Activity Bahrain, the US Navy’s regional HQ, which has a»»»
International community marks World Wildlife Day
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) – The international community marks on March 3 each year the World Wildlife Day pursuant to a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2013. The resolution underscores the importance of raising...»»»
Bitcoin tests resilience as war shock shakes global markets
Dubai: Bitcoin fell sharply after briefly reclaiming the $70,000 mark, retreating in tandem with global equities as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped as »»»
Bulgarian Politicians Pay Tribute to Heroes on National Day, Call to Preserve Freedom
Politicians in Bulgaria issued messages and statements on the occasion of this country's National Holiday, March 3, honoring those who fought for Bulgaria's freedom and urging that the hard-won liberty be preserved for future generations. Bulgaria marks the 148th anniversary of its Liberation today»»»
Türkiye Says It’s Engaging with All Sides to End Iran War, Resume Diplomacy
Türkiye is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»