Catastrophic miscalculation: How Iran widened its own war
It is well known that Iran’s exposure to US-Israeli attacks did not come as a surprise to anyone — neither to the Iranian regime itself nor to observers and experts. Indeed, it can be argued that this war was preceded by signs and indicators that all but revealed its timing, trajectory, and objecti»»»
Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel said Monday that the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence arm was killed in an overnight strike and said it would ban the group’s military activities, hours after the Iran-backed organization fired rockets and drones at Israel, leading to major retaliatory strikes overnight and throughout»»»
Kuwait Air Defense intercepts drones near Rumaithiya, Salwa neighborhoods
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - The Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Mansouri, confirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti Air Defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of hostile drones approaching the country via maritime routes near the Rumaithiya and Salwa areas in the »»»
Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»
Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time
British Columbia will adopt year-round daylight saving time, the western Canadian province has announced. The coming one-hour clock change on 8 March 2026 will be the last one for the province, meaning the next time change scheduled for 1 November will be eliminated as British Columbia (BC) transit»»»
The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs 03-03-2026 01:34 AM Latest News U»»»
UAE air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems had intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles early on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said: “The UAE’s air defences are currently dealing with a barrage of ballis»»»
Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michael Waltz regar»»»
Trump: US intends to continue assault on Iran for four to five weeks
WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military intends to maintain combat operations against Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary.In a phone interview with the New York Times, President Trump insisted the Pentagon retained plenty of forces, missiles and»»»
Flood risk to accompany rounds of severe weather in central U.S. through Sunday - UPI.com
Much-needed rain drenching large parts of the central United States over the next week will bring relief to areas that have struggled with drought since autumn. However, the beneficial rain may also trigger flooding in some communities. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will unfold as a ser»»»
Oil shipping, insurance costs spike as Hormuz tensions test UAE trade routes
Dubai: Oil freight rates are surging and maritime traffic is stalling around the Strait of Hormuz, putting the UAE at the center of a rapidly escalating disruption to global energy and trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»
Should Indian expats in UAE register with Embassy?
Abu Dhabi: A WhatsApp message urging Indian expats in the UAE to register their details with the Indian Embassy has gone viral, sparking widespread confusion among the expat community amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran war that has led to unprecedented situation in the country. The message, titled »»»
Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran
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»»»
Judge rules DHS can't block ICE detention visits by Congress - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters turn out for a rally in Dolores Park and march as part of the nationwide 'ICE Out" strike in San Francisco on January 30. On Monday, a federal judge said the Department of Homeland Security can't force members of Congress to give a seven-day notice before visiting ICE detent»»»
Qatar's International Media Office issues response to an article published by Bloomberg
Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar issued a response to an article publised by Bloomberg. The IMO stated that "contrary to reporting by Bloomberg on Monday evening, the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and »»»
Qatar Interior Ministry announces extension of all entry visas for one month, waives fees
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire for a period of one month, subject to further extension in line with developments, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry confirm»»»
Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts M-E output
Agencies New York Oil and gas prices surged on Monday as Israeli and US strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A sustained rise in oil prices would endanger a global economi»»»
Longines Global Champions Tour season-opener postponed
Tribune News Network Doha The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) scheduled to take place from 4 to 7 March 2026 at Al Shaqab has been postponed in light of the current developments and evolving situation in the region. The Organizing Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour said that the safety and»»»
QRCS supports health care in Sudan’s River Nile State
Tribune News Network Doha The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has completed comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation works at the Jabalab Health Center in River Nile State, with a view to supporting healthcare services and ensuring the continuity of essential»»»
Qatar receives more global solidarity
During the conversation, the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian aggression, condemned the attacks, and voiced Italy’s support for Qatar and its people during these exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for Italy’s solidarit»»»
HMC confirms full range of services operating across hospital network
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has confirmed that it continues to operate a full range of emergency and routine services across its hospital network. All outpatient clinics are running as scheduled. Patients who wish to reschedule an existing outpatient appointment can do»»»
Health sector is fully prepared to handle emergencies: Official
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reaffirmed on Monday that all health facilities and institutions in the State of Qatar continue to provide their services and are at the highest level of readiness to deal with emergencies. Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at t»»»
MoI urges public to stay indoors
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure»»»
QPC condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, GCC states
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned what it described as brutal Iranian military attacks targeting Qatar and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with ballistic missiles, calling the actions a grave violation of sovereignty and a serious thre»»»
Shura Council condemns Iranian attack on Qatar, lauds agencies’ handling of its consequences
QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian assault that has been targeting Qatar’s territory with ballistic missiles and drones since last Saturday. The Council co»»»
Muraikhi receives more solidarity calls to review regional developments
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Monday. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internationa