PM, world leaders urge restraint and de-escalation amid tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from leaders of friendly countries to discuss developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and inter»»»
Cuba showcases weapons seized from ‘armed infiltration’ (PHOTOS)
Cuba has released photographs of the numerous weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear confiscated from the gunmen who recently attempted what it has called an “armed infiltration for terrorist purposes” off the island nation’s coast. Ten gunmen aboard a Florida-registered speedboat attempted to ente»»»
Major US-Israeli attacks on Iran: How did we get here ?
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard sa»»»
Ceasefire urged: 'No evidence of radiological impact', says IAEA
The Internaitonal Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged restraint among warring parties to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. So far, there's no evidence of any radiological impact, according to the agency, will keep monitoring the situation and informing. World leaders, meanwh»»»
Severe storms, flooding risk to ramp up in the Plains, Ohio Valley - UPI.com
Clashing cold and warm air with plenty of moisture streaming in from the Gulf will set the stage for an active storm pattern from portions of the Plains to the Ohio Valley in early March, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Numerous storms will bring rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms next week. T»»»
Qatar’s air defence systems detect 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones
DOHA: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Saturday that Qatari armed forces successfully intercepted the majority of missiles and drones launched toward the State of Qatar from the Islamic Republic of Iran, preventing significant damage and loss of life. During a press conference addressing »»»
US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says
At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported strike. US-Israeli air strikes killed at least 85 people at a girls’ school in southern Ira»»»
Foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador, expresses its strong protest, deep displeasure, and categorical rejection of targeting of Qatari territory
DOHA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi to express its strong protest, deep dismay, and categorical rejection of the targeting of Qatari territory, which constitutes a blatant violation of its sovereignty,»»»
Bulgaria's Borissov Calls for Immediate Halt to Iranian Attacks Amid Tensions in the Middle East
GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region. In a Facebook post, he characterized the Iranian strikes against regional states and their populations as a serious and dangerous escalatio»»»
Qatar summons Iranian Ambassador, expresses strong protest and firm rejection of targeting Qatari territory
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi and expressed its strong protest, deep dissatisfaction, and firm rejection of the targeting of Qatari territory, which constitutes a flagrant violation of Q»»»
What’s really happening? Conflicting reports around Khamenei
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign policy, military strategy and national security, he has shaped Iran’s trajectory since taking over »»»
Kuwaiti, Omani FMs discuss regional issues
KUWAIT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a phone call from his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi on Friday.The conversation focused on the latest developments of the situation in the region and the ongoing efforts to address them, accor»»»
Qatari, Omani top diplomats discuss outcomes of US-Iranian talks
DOHA, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman spoke to Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi on Friday to review the results of the third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran.In a phone conversation initiated by Al-Bu»»»
European leaders condemn Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan
World Capitals, Feb. 28 (SANA) – France, Germany and United Kingdom condemned Iranian missile attacks targeting several Gulf countries and Jordan, warning that the escalation threatens regional security and stability. In a joint statement issued Saturday following trilateral consultations, French P»»»
UAE President, Italy PM discuss regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, during which they discussed the serious developments in the region in light of the ongoing military escalation and the ris»»»
Security Council Discusses Middle East Conflict
The Security Council convened here on Saturday in connection with the escalating military actions in the Middle East. Following the meeting, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told a press conference that there is no direct military threat to Bulgaria based on information from the security servi»»»
Opposition Vows Unyielding Protest Against PM Rama
Flamur Noka, Secretary General of the Democratic Party, delivered a fiery statement during ongoing protests in Tirana, directly targeting Prime Minister Edi Rama and his administration. Speaking to demonstrators, Noka declared: "No one can save Edi Rama and his organization—not with tear gas, not w»»»
Albania PM Mocks Opposition Protest as Tear Gas, Clashes Unfold in Tirana
Edi Rama has reacted to the opposition’s protest in Tirana with a pointed message on social media, drawing sharp political contrasts as tensions flared in the capital. In a post on X, Rama shared two images — one depicting U.S. strikes in Iran and another showing a burning trash bin, reportedly fro»»»
Targeting Qatari territory with ballistic missiles constitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty: PM
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanireceived a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaja Kallas. The call dealt with discussing the developments of the military esc»»»
Qatar: Defenses successfully intercepts third wave of attacks, security stable
DOHA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it successfully intercepted the third wave of attacks targeting several areas across the country.In a statement, the ministry said all missiles were neutralized immediately upon detection in accordance with pre-approved opera»»»
Kuwait, UAE FMs condemn Iranian attack, reaffirm right to protect sovereignty
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received a phone call on Saturday from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed.During the conversation, both officials strongly condemned the Iranian ag»»»
US and Israeli strikes on Iran: Russian analysts weigh the risks and consequences
As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»
US informs Lebanon that Israel has 'no intention' to escalate
The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon informed the country that Israel had no intention of escalating hostilities as long as no attacks were launched from Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement. The message came as Lebanese authorities fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could become embroiled in ren»»»
Prime minister receives calls from Egypt, Turkiye foreign ministers
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received two telephone callsfrom Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdel-Aty, and Minist»»»
Prime minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss regional escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE DrNawaf Salam. The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in the region and it»»»
UAE President, Iraqi Prime Minister discuss impact of regional escalation on security and stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Iraqi Prime Minister during which they discussed the serious military escalation in the region and its implications for regional security and stability, in addition to the blatan»»»
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»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Lebanese Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received today a telephone call from Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam. The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in t»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
UAE President, Greek PM discuss regional escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, during which they discussed the serious escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security and stability. The G»»»
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»»»
Amir, UK PM discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom HEKeir Starmer. The call dealt with exchanging views on the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on region»»»
Communication Technologies Ministry to gradually generalise electronic invoicing (Minister)
Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) – Minister of Communication Technologies Sofiene Hemissi stressed the need to continue the digitalisation of public services, notably through the gradual generalisation of electronic invoicing, without cancelling or postponing...»»»
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Spanish, French, German, and Russian Foreign Ministers
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received telephone calls today from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE José Manuel Albares; Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs »»»
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. »»»
Starmer joins France and Germany in condemning Iran strikes as Cobra convenes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined the leaders of France and Germany in condemning Iran's retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28, calling on Tehran to refrain from further military action and seek a negotiated solution, PA Media reported. »»»
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»»»
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»»»