Gulf News 4m

It's business as usual in DIFC as community members return to office

Dubai International Financial Centre asked community members and entities, on Tuesday, to continue to follow internal protocols and business continuity plans in the coming days as people resume office-based working arrangements. It added on its social media channels: “Community members are requeste»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone

Dubai: Israel said on Tuesday it had expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon and was moving to establish a buffer zone along the border, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified amid a widening regional conflict. The Israeli military said troops had advanced beyond five existing positions »»»

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The Peninsula 7m

Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»

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Jordan Times 8m

India warns 'serious' economic risk from Mideast war

NEW DELHI — India warned Tuesday that war in the Middle East threatens the safety of its 10 million citizens in the region and could seriously disrupt the country's economy.India, the world's most populous nation and fastest growing major economy, relies heavily on oil imports.New Delhi's foreign m»»»

RT 9m

Ukrainian Paralympians barred from wearing ‘political’ uniform

Ukraine’s national team has been forced to urgently replace its ceremonial uniforms for the Winter Paralympics in Italy after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) rejected a design featuring a map of the country based on Kiev’s territorial claims. The uniform design featured a map that incl»»»

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BBC 10m

Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a US Senate committee on Tuesday, defending her record as head of a department that is currently under fire for how it is carrying out President Donald Trump's massive immigration enforcement campaign. The Department of Homeland Security is a»»»

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UPI 11m

Chinese cable project causes rift before Chile presidential transition - UPI.com

Chile's president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast (C), speaks at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. He declared the transition process, which began in December with outgoing President Gabriel Boric, over after the cancellation of their scheduled meetings and amid mutual accusations of a la»»»

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France24 13m

Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'

Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observe»»»

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France24 13m

The Debate - How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign

It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap homemade drones to shut business, spook mar»»»

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Albanian Daily News 14m

Draft of Socialist Party Proposal on Parliamentary Rules Made Public

The draft proposal of the Socialist Party, concerning amendments to the rules of the Albanian Parliament has been made public, outlining significant changes to debate procedures while maintaining the current structure of parliamentary committees. According to the draft, speaking time for ministers »»»

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Sana 15m

Rehabilitation of ICARDA’s Gene Bank in Syria boosts food security and crop diversity

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) – The rehabilitation of the gene bank operated by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Aleppo marks a major step in strengthening Syria’s agricultural recovery, food security, and long-term biodiversity preservation. The facility, »»»

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France24 15m

French court slashes jail terms for trio involved in murder of teacher Samuel Paty

Three men had their jail sentences reduced on appeal by a French court on Monday following criminal convictions over the 2020 jihadist beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who showed cartoons in his classroom of the Prophet Mohammed. A French court on Monday reduced on appeal the jail sentences of thr»»»

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Al Manar 19m

Hezbollah fires a Kornet missile at an Israeli Merkava tank in Metula, on Lebanon border: Zionist media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fires a Kornet missile at an Israeli Merkava tank in Metula, on Lebanon border: Zionist media 03-03-2026 20:52 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Al Manar 19m

Iraqi resistance launches a massive drone attack on US bases in Erbil: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraqi resistance launches a massive drone attack on US bases in Erbil: reports 03-03-2026 21:07 PM Latest News Urgent News Iraqi resistance»»»

The Peninsula 19m

UAE extends remote learning until Friday: Al Jazeera

Doha, Qatar: The UAE has announced that remote learning will continue until Friday, March 6, according to Al Jazeera. This measure will apply to “students, educational and administrative staff in all public and private schools and universities nationwide”, the country’s Ministry of Education and th»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Trump claims Iran was preparing to attack first

Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted that US-Israeli strikes had "knocked out" most of Iran's military, while denying that Israel had forced him into launching the war that has engulfed the Middle East. Trump however offered no firm plan for Iran, saying possible leaders eyed by th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

President Iotova Calls for Return to Diplomacy, Human Rights and Peace

President Iliana Iotova called for a return to the value of diplomacy, human rights worldwide and peace at a traditional March 3 reception in celebration of Bulgaria's National Day on Tuesday. Speaking at an event at the Central Military Club, Iotova described March 3 as Bulgaria’s “sacred” date an»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 22m

Developers introducing the most expensive apartments in Warsaw and Poznan

Average asking prices for new apartments in Poland remained stable in most cities, except Warsaw and Poznań, where luxury developments pushed them higher. In Warsaw, the average price rose 1% in February to nearly PLN 19,400 per square meter, following a 4% increase in January driven by high-end pr»»»

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Al Majalla 26m

Lebanon front opens up amid US-Iran war

The US-Iran war that began on Saturday, 28 February, when Washington and Tel Aviv launched surprise attacks on Iran, officially expanded to Lebanon on 2 March, when Hezbollah launched six rockets into Israel targeting a missile defence installation south of Haifa in response to the killing of Irani»»»

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BNE 30m

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 31m

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 31m

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 31m

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 31m

Regime change in Iran could lift EU GDP by up to 0.7%, study finds

A fundamental political shift in Iran followed by its reintegration into the global economy could boost European Union output by as much as 0.7% and deliverbns of euros in additional income, according to a study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the Austrian Inst»»»

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BNE 31m

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 31m

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

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Al Manar 31m

Sirens sounded in Galilee settlement over drone infiltration from Lebanon: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in Galilee settlement over drone infiltration from Lebanon: Israeli media 03-03-2026 20:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Iraqi »»»

The Peninsula 32m

QNL announces loan extension period for patrons

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library announced loan extension notice for patrons, with all books due between March 1-8, 2026, being extended to March 22, 2026. For any inquiries, QNL advised to contact [email protected]»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

Joint Special Operations Command Commander Boykov Urges Defence of Freedom on Bulgarian National Day

Bulgarians should choose to cherish, safeguard and defend the country’s freedom and independence, Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command Brigadier General Bozhidar Boykov said here on Tuesday. Boykov spoke at a ceremonial military tattoo on Central Square in Plovdiv marking Bulgaria’s na»»»

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BNE 32m

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

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Business-review 36m

Enery closes EUR 460 million green financing and launches Sustainable Financing Framework

The funding will be used for the construction of Enery’s Ogrezeni hybrid project in Giurgiu County, Romania, combining photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery energy storage. With an installed capacity of 761 MWp / 534 MW AC and more than 1 GWh of battery storage, Ogrezeni will be among the large»»»

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BBC 42m

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Prosecutors in Norway have charged the son of Norway's crown princess with reckless behaviour and violating a restraining order a month after he went on trial for rape and dozens of other alleged offences. Marius Borg Høiby was arrested the day before his trial began at the start of February, on su»»»

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France24 45m

Israel defence minister says he ordered troops to seize new positions in Lebanon

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorised the IDF to take control of additional strategic positions in southern Lebanon to create a buffer zone following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions. Israel's Defence Mi»»»

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France24 45m

France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases

France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. France has deployed Rafale fight»»»

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France24 45m

In pictures: Israel launches simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut

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 Israeli army announced earlier in the day that ground troops had been deployed along the border with Lebanon as mounting h»»»

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France24 45m

Press Review - Papers discuss future of Ukraine after Trump's 'Iran gamble'

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 3: Papers discuss the new war in the Middle East and what it could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine. Also: Russian independent paper Meduza analyses the narrative of Russian state TV. Finally, did Jim Carrey attend the César Awards... or was it his clone?  In»»»

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France24 45m

Perspective - War in Iran 'is impacting European interests across the board', researcher says

The deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations' Paris office has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how European nations are already being sucked into the war in Iran. Camille Lons pointed out that although any direct help for the US or Israel has been labelled as only defensive, attacks o»»»

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France24 45m

Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast

US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war.   US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed m»»»

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France24 45m

US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk

Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a regional conflagration.   China’»»»

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UPI 47m

Ecuador's Noboa imposes curfew in four provinces amid crime fight - UPI.com

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Noboa said the planned curfew in four provinces aims to protect communities affected by drug trafficking, illegal mining and gang violence. File Photo by Jose Jacome/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a nightly curfew in four provinces»»»

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Sputnik 47m

West's Silence on Schoolgirls Killed in Iran Reveals Its True Face - Russia's MFA

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The lack of condolences or expressions of regret from Western governments over the deadly strike on a girl school in Iran shows the Western world's true face, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "Deliberately and knowingly, 160 or more children —»»»

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France24 49m

Kabul rocked by blasts as Afghan, Pakistani troops intensify border clashes

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while Afghanistan’s defence ministry said fighting with Pakistani forces was ongoing. An AFP reporter in »»»

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Gulf News 52m

RAK confirms air defence ops behind loud sounds

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police said on Tuesday that the sounds heard in various parts of the emirate were the result of successful air defence interceptions. In a statement, RAK competent authorities confirmed that the noises were linked to ongoing defensive operations and that the situation»»»

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Al Manar 55m

Zionist media: Hezbollah fires a huge missile barrage at ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Hezbollah fires a huge missile barrage at ‘Israel’ 03-03-2026 20:03 PM Latest News Urgent News IRGC announces downing a US H»»»

UPI 59m

In photos: Scenes from the conflict in Iran - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanIranians inspect the damage and destruction done in the capital of Tehran after airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Tuesday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, 555 people across Iran have been killed in the U.S. and Israeli strikes. Several senior Iranian officials, in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Strong wind, high sea, thundery rain tonight: Department of Meteorology

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, possibly thundery at times, and relatively cold, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of thundery rain and strong winds over most areas. Offshore conditions wi»»»

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BNE 1h

Hormuz blockade threatens 2022 energy crisis redux for Europe

A full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the halt of Qatari LNG exports have triggered sharp gas price spikes, exposing Europe’s depleted storage levels and raising the prospect that the EU may be pushed into a new energy crisis like the one it suffered in 2022. »»»

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BNE 1h

Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis

India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»