Kuwait Crown Prince receives phone call from UK PM
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a phone call Sunday from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who strongly condemned the blatant Iranian attack on the territory of the State of Kuwait.During the call, the British Prime Minister expressed th»»»
U.S. reaffirms support for Jordan amid Iranian attacks
Amman, March 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed Washington’s full support for Jordan during a phone call with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Saturday evening, following Iranian attacks on Jordanian territory. According to the Jordan News Agency, Rubio conveyed U.S. solidarity »»»
“You are safe,” Minister says UAE will defend every citizen, resident
Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»
Tehran skyline darkens as Israeli strikes intensify
Dubai: Massive clouds of smoke rose over Tehran after a series of powerful explosions shook the Iranian capital, as Israel confirmed it had launched fresh strikes deep inside the city. The attack came a day after a joint US-Israeli operation reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»
Khamenei’s Killing ‘Defining Moment’ in Iran’s History, Says EU’s Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday that the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes was a defining moment in the country's history. "The death of Ali Khamenei is a defining moment in Iran's history. What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path»»»
Lebanon's Hezbollah Vows to 'Confront Aggression' of US, Israel
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave "the field»»»
After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition
Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»
Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow
Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»
Central Election Commission: No Problem with Voting Machines or Their Certification
There is no problem with the voting machines or their certification, Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The state has 12,837 voting machines. The warranty period has expired for some of them, but this does not mean they are not func»»»
Ahmad Vahidi Appointed Commander of Iran's IRGC - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has appointed Ahmad Vahidi, who previously served as an advisor, to the position of commander, the Iranian news agency Khabar Online reported. Vahidi was appointed to replace Mohammad Pakpour, killed in a recent attack. On Marc»»»
Belgium Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker
Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea during an overnight operation, A»»»
Minister of Defense Checks on Injured After Debris Falls at Ali Al-Salem Air Base
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) - Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah visited Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital of the Armed Forces on Sunday, personally checking on the health and recovery of individuals who had been injured due to falling debris during Air Defense operations.In a pres»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Crisis After Strikes on Iran – Day 2
The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, including sites in Tehran, on Saturday, causing significant damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israeli territory and US military facilities across the Middle East. As a result of the attack, Irani»»»
Russia flexes muscles near NATO’s northern flank ahead of Cold Response exercise
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets were scrambled twice this week to intercept Russian military aircraft flying near Norway’s northern border. The Armed Forces said it scrambled two F-35s for NATO to identify two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew west over the Barents Sea on February 27. The Rus»»»
Hamas Mourns Iran’s Khamenei, Condemns ‘Heinous’ US-Israel Attack
Hamas on Sunday mourned Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after his death in what it described as a "heinous" US-Israeli attack. "We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance," the Pa»»»
Caretaker Cabinet, PM Publish Information to Assist Bulgarians in Middle East
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov published information on his Facebook profile to assist Bulgarians in the Middle East region. The Council of Ministers published the same information in a press release earlier on Sunday. "I know that many Bulgarians in the Middle East are currently at the epic»»»
Blast at India Explosives Factory Kills 17
A blast at an explosives factory killed at least 17 people and injured 18 others on Sunday, officials in the western Indian state of Maharashtra said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was "deeply distressing" and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors. Maharashtra state chief minis»»»
Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader
Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»
Qatari Deputy PM discusses regional security developments with Saudi Defense Minister
DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the latest regional developments and security updates with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud.A statement by Qatar Ministry of Defense on Sunday said»»»
Cheers, Mourning as Iran’s Khamenei Is Killed
Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day ea»»»
VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on
Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»
VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on
Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»
What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»
Dudley MP delivers physiotherapy help to Ukraine
An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in Dates
Ali Khamenei had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989, when he succeeded Khomeini as supreme leader. Here is a look at his life in key dates: - July 17, 1939: Khamenei is born in the shrine city of Mashhad to parents from Iran's Azeri minority. - 1957: Meets K»»»
Iran confirms death of Shamkhani, IRGC Commander, Chief of Staff, Defense Minister
TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- Iran confirmed on Sunday the killing of several senior military leaders, including the Supreme Leader's representative and Secretary of the Supreme National Defense Council, Ali Shamkhani, following an attack by the Israeli occupation and the United States.Official Iranian»»»
Airspace Closed, Flights Cancelled as US-Iran Conflict Flares
Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»
Sidra Medicine highlights precision medicine breakthrough for rare genetic condition
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, Qatar’s specialist women’s and children’s hospital and a member of Qatar Foundation, has highlighted the real-world impact of precision medicine on a six year old patient with a rare genetic condition. Released to mark Rare Disease Day, the case shows how genomic resear»»»
Small choices, big impact: How daily habits affect climate
Doha, Qatar: Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse g»»»
Winners of Minamata Convention on Mercury Competition honoured
Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»
Afghanistan Fires at Pakistani Jets Over Kabul as Conflict Intensifies
Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»
Winners of ‘Buthra’ Platform Awards honoured for environmental sustainability
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the “Buthra” Platform Awards for the 2025–2026 cycle during a ceremony organised by the Ministry on the occasion of Qatar Environment Day 2026. The recognition comes in»»»
Iran President, 2 Officials to Lead Transition after Khamenei's Death
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»
US Tells Lebanon: Israel Won’t Escalate if No Hostile Acts Come from Lebanese Side
Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
Up to 40 high-ranking Iranian officials killed in initial strikes: Chinese media
As many as 40 high-ranking Iranian officials were eliminated in the initial wave of strikes on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. Iranian state television has confirmed on Sunday the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring a 40-day»»»
Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»
Iran strikes: Republicans back Trump’s strategy as Democrats warn of illegal war
US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»
Iranian Government Declares 40-Day National Mourning After Martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei
In a solemn official statement early Sunday, the Iranian government announced the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, affirming that he attained the “great grace of martyrdom” following the “brutal attack carried out by the criminal US government and»»»
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran's Khamenei may have been killed in Tehran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. This comes after growing speculation of the I»»»
Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV
Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»
Why did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know
Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»
Hezbollah Will Not Participate in the War on Iran and this is why – Ya Libnan
Share: Hezbollah will reportedly not participate in the ongoing war on Iran and this is how the Iran-backed militant group justified its decision according to Al Nashra , a prominent Lebanese news website “The question circulating in Lebanon is: Will Hezbollah participate in the ongoing war between»»»
Understanding the power of connection: Why strengthening family bonds can’t wait
For decades, the warning signs of climate change were visible but convenient to overlook. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, shrinking biodiversity were discussed, deliberated, and deferred. Only when the consequences became impossible to ignore did environmental, social, and governance»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump says
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Satellite images showed damage to Khamenei's compound»»»
Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases (VIDEOS)
US military bases in several Gulf states were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Tehran’s vow to retaliate in the wake of American and Israeli strikes. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, all of which have a US military presence, have said they were able to intercept Iranian missil»»»
TRUMP: IRAN’s SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greets the crowd as he attends a program held in the capital Tehran, Iran on Jan. 17. Photo: Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint militar»»»
Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on what he meant. Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio»»»