How the murder of a Chechen woman in the southern French city of Nice has resulted in local Chechen women speaking out against patriarchal traditions which normally force them to remain silent. Also amid the devastation in Gaza, a Palestinian coach is teaching women and girls to box to help them co»»»

France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, saying that “to be free, we have to be feared”. Macron delivered the update on the country’s nuclear strategy in a keynote speech from the military base hosting the nation'»»»

France is "ready" to defend Gulf nations and Jordan against possible attacks from Iran, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday, as a conflict which began with Israel and the US launching strikes on Iran on Saturday has rapidly expanded to neighbouring countries in the Middle East. Fr»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 2nd that France will increase its number of nuclear warheads from the current level of below 300, but did not give a figure for the increase. He also announced that the nuclear umbrella could be extended to the European continent. FRANCE 24's Arme»»»

Rewatch as French President Emmanuel Macron unveils France's new nuclear deterrence strategy.»»»

Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several people were killed in violent protests that targeted UN buildings and US diplom»»»

From the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images.  »»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan were involved in a road accident in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. The crash occurred at the 419th kilometer of Vologda—Medvezhyegorsk highway. According to the State Traffic Inspectorate, a 28-year-old driver of a Honda Odyssey, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, failed to take into»»»

Doha, Qatar: An attack by two drones early Tuesday on the US embassy in Riyadh sparked a small fire, a Saudi defense ministry spokesman said in a statement, while Iran pressed on with retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. The growing war began on Saturday after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that »»»

A full-length documentary Issyk-Kul — Fragile Pearl of Kyrgyzstan is currently being filmed in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Union of Cinematographers informed 24.kg news agency. The film focuses on environmental challenges and efforts to preserve Issyk-Kul Lake. The production is led by Peo»»»

Belgian and French armed forces have seized an oil tanker in the North Sea alleged to belong to Russia's so-called shadow fleet accused of transporting Russian crude in defiance of Western-imposed sanctions. The ship, named Ethera, is being taken to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Belgium's special »»»

An Iranian drone hit the runway of the UK's Akrotiri air force base overnight on Monday but caused "minimal" damage, officials said. Britain declined to take part in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran but later approved a US request to use its bases for "defensive actions", Britain's minister for »»»

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian looks at the concrete fallouts the c»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back after criticism from US President Trump over Britain's decision to stay out of the initial US and Israeli strikes against Iran. It "is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest", Starmer told parliament on Monday. UK Prime Minister Keir S»»»

"What's become clear to Europe today is that they are going to be a target". FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels about the European response to the widening war in the Middle East.»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, says that "Europe is not only a stakeholder in the crisis but also exposed to the consequences" because Iran has the potential to reach bases in the Mediterranean.»»»

As war escalates in the Middle East and Iran's security forces order ships not to cross the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged this Monday, putting pressure on global markets. In this edition, we speak to Jorge León of Rystad Energy to better understand the forces that are bringing »»»

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI company 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands to allow wider use of its tech. Defense officials in the Trump administration warned they could designate Anthropic, which makes the AI chatbot Claude, as a supply chain risk — or invoke a Cold War-e»»»

An official has explained when restrictions on electricity consumption may be lifted. The issue was raised by MP Zhumabek Salymbekov during a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship and Competition Development of the Zhogorku Kenesh while discussing the agreement between the K»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to brief congressional members on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Operation Epic Fury's mission is to eliminate threats posed by Iran's short-range ball»»»

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded on March 2 at 6.44 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan 3 kilometers southwest of the village of Kok-»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic has ratified the loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development. President Sadyr Japarov signed the corresponding law. The ratification document for the loan agreement «First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Program» between the Kyrgyz Republic and t»»»

Sharjah:Sharjah Police have urged members of the public to refrain from the unsafe use and possession of fireworks, warning that violations could endanger lives and lead to serious legal consequences. Brigadier Dr Jassim Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director of the General Directorate of Operations»»»

Following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the volatile Middle East situation signaling a profound shift in Europe's approach to the Tehran regime. Speaking from Brussels, she expressed "deep concern" over recent escalations, in»»»

Bolot Apilov has been appointed head of the Chui Regional Capital Construction Department. The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan announced. The corresponding order was signed by Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev. This position was previously »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, seen speaking at the UN General Assembly's 80th session in 2025, said Monday that France will grow its nuclear arsenal and start working with eight European partners on integrating security for the European continent. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Phot»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Financial Markets Authority has announced the implementation of remote working for its employees and for all licensed entities under its supervision, effective from Tuesday until further notice, in line with a previously issued statement on flexible working arrangements. In a post on»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in north of occupied Palestine over missile fire: Zionist media reports 03-03-2026 03:41 AM Latest News Urgent News Sirens s»»»

Dubai: The US Department of State has urged American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to depart immediately using commercial flights, citing “serious safety risks” as tensions escalate across the region. In a security update issued on March 2, the department advised Americans in Bahrain»»»

Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two Iranian drones, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The US Embassy asked American citizens to take shelter wherever they are. Also»»»

First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»

Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (KUNA) -- Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday emphasized the vital necessity of regional coordination through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to mitigate repercussions on energy security and market stability following the military escalation i»»»

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically has rejected the false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) advanced defensive capabilities. These assertions are unfounded and misrepresent the UAE’s high level of preparedness, technological»»»

Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) and Canada have stepped up support for the US military action in Iran. On Monday, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's emphatic endorsement of President Donald Trump's military operation against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The Nato pac»»»

LONDON, March 2 (KUNA) -- A Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" late Sunday, with no any casualties reported, said the UK Ministry of Defense.In a statement, the ministry revealed, "Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base h»»»

A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»

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»»»

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, 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 »»»

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»»»

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Monday categorically denied circulating reports alleging that residential towers in the southern region of the country had been targeted by attacks, describing the claims as "entirely groundless." In a televised interview with the offici»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that, through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully continued to intercept and neutralize two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted and neutralised two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. The Ministry affir»»»

BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that the state will not permit any party to drag the country into "new adventures" that jeopardize national security.In a statement posted on his official account on the X platform, Prime Minister Salam characterized»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly State of Kuwait, its government and people, on the martyrdom of two members of its armed forces while performing their national duties. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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»»»

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