Protesters Try to Storm Baghdad Zone Housing US Embassy
Hundreds of Iraqis attempted early Sunday to storm Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, after the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a security source told AFP. "Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying," the source said. Videos shared on »»»
US, Israel Defend Strikes at UN as Iran Alleges 'War Crime'
The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»
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»»»
Qatar warns individuals to remain indoors in emergency alert
Doha: Qatari authorities renewed a national emergency alert urging the public to remain at home or in safe locations and avoid going out except in cases of necessity until the danger has passed. It said, "All individuals are required to remain at home or in a safe place and not to go out except in »»»
Ministry of Interior announces 8 new injuries resulting from Iranian attack
Doha, Qatar: As part of the continuous monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities and Civil Defence teams, in coordination with relevant entities, immediately activated approved response plans to safeguard public safety, ensure continuity of servi»»»
Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today
Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»
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»»»
UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»
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»»»
US Military Base in Erbil in Northern Iraq Attacked - Reports
Smoke rises above the American military installation in Iraqi Kurdistan following a reported strike. TEHRAN, March 1 (Sputnik) - The US military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes»»»
Iran president, 2 officials to lead 'transition' after Khamenei's death: state TV
Iran president Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and 2 officials will lead the "transition" after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV reported on Sunday. Pezeshkian, currently the president of Iran, was elected in the 2024 Iranian presidential election and was offici»»»
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»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
BREAKING: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. This is a developing story - more to follow. »»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops
The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. Trump has announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, but there is no confirmation from Tehran. Also Read»»»
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»»»
Fire at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port caused by debris from aerial interception contained
Dubai: Debris from aerial interception ignited a fire at Jebel Ali Port, as per the official news agency WAM. Containment is under way with no injuries reported. "Dubai authorities confirm that debris resulting from an aerial interception caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Dubai »»»
Watch: 2 rescued after hot air balloon crashes, dangles from Texas cell tower - UPI.com
A hot air balloon crashed and became snagged on a cell phone tower Saturday morning in Longview, Texas. Photo courtesy the Longview Fire Department Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in East Texas rescued two people after the hot air balloon they were traveling in struck a cell phone tower and left them»»»
Protesters in major U.S. cities denounce attacks on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 5 | An Iranian flag waves over a protest held by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, along with other activist groups, against the war in Iran outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people gathered out»»»
Trump says Khamenei confirmed dead
The following is the complete text of a post from U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on his Truth Social platform: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all»»»
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 says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor. It happened as the US and Israel launched massive air strikes against the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless»»»
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»»»
UAE suspends permits for drones, gliders and recreational aircraft for one week
Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a directive suspending all flight permits for gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and recreational aircraft of all types, effective immediately and for a period of one week. This decision has been taken in light of the prevai»»»
F1 monitoring situation ahead of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races
PA Media/DPA London Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace. A»»»
Engr. Felipe D Catinoy: A Filipino engineer advancing service and leadership on the global stage
Darlene Regis A Filipino civil engineer based in Qatar, Engr. Felipe Davila Catinoy continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and bayanihan far beyond his homeland. Through decades of volunteer work spanning the Philippines, the UAE, and now Qatar, he has demonstrated how overseas F»»»
QC hosts iftar for its sponsored students in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»
Men’s hockey and swimming champions crowned at AZF’s Ramadan Sports Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Men’s Hockey Championship concluded after 4 days of exciting competition held on the five-a-side football pitches from February 23 to 26, as part of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026 organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, in cooperation with the Qatar Hockey Federation. T»»»
Suzuki Across launched in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The all-new Suzuki Across was officially unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at the Suzuki Qatar showroom at Airport Road, Doha. Organised by Teyseer Motors which has been representing the Suzuki brand in Qatar for over 50 years, the event marked another milestone i»»»
QRCS provides over 6,000 food parcels for displaced families in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun distributing a total of 6,080 food parcels to displaced Palestinian families, in cooperation with Rahma Worldwide. Regarding the project’s mechanism, Dr. Akram Nassar, he»»»
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flights as QCAA closes Qatari airspace
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Doha as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in Qatari airspace as part of a series of precautionary measures taken by Qatar against»»»
Situation in Qatar is stable, secure: MoI
QNA Doha In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has affirmed that the situation in Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. In a statement on X, the Ministry of Interior urged the public »»»
MoPH confirms health sector’s readiness to handle contingencies
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has emphasised the full readiness of the health sector in Qatar to deal with all contingencies in collaboration with the relevant state sectors and to take further actions to protect the safety and health of the entire population of Qatar. The health fa»»»
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»»»