Ajman introduces new legislation governing lost items and abandoned property
Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning the handling of lost and abandoned property in the Emirate of Ajman. Also Read: Ajman Ruler issues law establishing Rental Dispute Resolution CentreThe law de»»»
Iran threatens to target Israeli embassies worldwide if Israel targets its Lebanon mission
Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US was "likely" to implement a 15% global tariff this week following conflicting statements from President Donald Trump about the rate. The new tariff is intended to replace the sweeping global import taxes Trump imposed last year but were recently struc»»»
Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US and Israeli bombardment continues
Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue intense strikes across the country. An official said there had been many requests from people wanting to attend the three-day event at a Tehran prayer compl»»»
Kuwait extends visit visas and absence permits amid exceptional circumstances
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Wednesday announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional three-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. The move is a result of the exceptional circumstances the country is going through, noting »»»
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine says the U.S. "will now begin to expand inland, striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory."
In a high-stakes Pentagon briefing on March 4, 2026, Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General John Daniel "Raizin" Caine outlined the progression of the first four days of “Operation Epic Fury”, the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. As the campaign e»»»
Maguire handed suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos
England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court over a 2020 incident in Mykonos, Sky Sports has reported. In 2020, Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery and violence against public employees af»»»
Türkiye Summons Iran Envoy Over Missile Incident, Says Source
Türkiye on Wednesday summoned Iranian ambassador after a ballistic missile launched from Iran headed toward its airspace, a diplomatic source said. "The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry, and we conveyed our reaction and concerns over the incident," the source said. Türkiye sa»»»
Lebanese Army Arrests 27 for Weapons Possession as Hezbollah Military Activity Banned
The Lebanese army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»
Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com
An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»
US says it killed leader of Iranian unit that tried to assassinate Trump
US forces killed the leader of an Iranian unit that tried to assassinate President Donald Trump, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday. "Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon. He said the United States has»»»
NATO condemns Iranian targeting of Turkiye
Brussels: NATO has condemned Iran's targeting of Turkiye, reaffirming its support for all member states amid rising regional tensions. NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Wednesday the alliance "strongly condemns Iran's targeting of Turkiye and stands firmly with all allies, including Turkiye, a»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated that the Iranian »»»
Venezuela signs new contracts to supply oil to United States - UPI.com
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Venezuela on Wednesday, marking a new step in the energy and diplomatic agenda between Washington and Caracas. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Venezuela state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. announced signing new con»»»
First yellow rust outbreaks detected in durum wheat farms in northern Tunisia
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has detected the first outbreaks of yellow rust in some durum wheat farms in northern Tunisia.Given the rapid and potentially epidemic spread of the disease, the...»»»
UAE: Term two grades in public schools will rely on continuous assessment
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education said that Term Two grades for students in public schools will be determined based on continuous assessments, including projects and assignments completed during the academic term. In a statement, the ministry said the evaluation will rely on coursework and ong»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of strong wind, high sea, thundery rain tonight
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, possibly thundery at times, and cold, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, possibly»»»
MPs Reject Proposal to Abolish Communist-Era Forced Name Change of Muslims
MPs voted at first reading against abolishing in the Directorate General Civil Registration and Administrative Services (GRAO) of the forced change of Bulgarian citizens' Turkish names, which took place during Bulgaria's Communist regime and was part of the so-called "Revival Process". The MPs vote»»»
Cold Response: France withdraws nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
France has withdrawn its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier from the upcoming NATO exercise Cold Response and is instead deploying it to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Rather than operating with NATO forces in the Norwegian Sea, the carrier strike group will reposition sou»»»
A Russian-flagged Tanker Erupts in a Massive Fire and Sinks off Libya
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. No casualties were reported, according to The AP news. The tanker was under Western sanctio»»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid releases poem praising leadership of UAE President
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released a new poem written and recited by him, praising the leadership of President UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlighting his strength of c»»»
Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be arrested and jailed
The High Court in Dublin has ordered for the mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. Enoch Burke, a teacher from County Mayo, has been in a long-running legal battle for defying court orders to stay away from his former workplace after he refused to»»»
MoD, GCO explain loud interception sounds, urge public to follow safety guidance
Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by air defence systems. A»»»
Pedro Sanchez digs in over Iran after Trump threats to cut Spain off - UPI.com
"No to war" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stop trading with Spain over its refusal to support his miltary campaign against Iran or allow U.S. forces to fly missions out of two joint-Spanish-U.S. air bases. File photo by Borja Puig De »»»
Veteran War Correspondent Reveals How to Tell When Analysts Talking About Iranian Losses Are Lying
“In every war, destroying a launcher is a very popular claim because it implies that the Israelis have reduced future attacks. This is a domestic and international message that ‘we have achieved the main objectives of the military campaign’,” says Elijah Magnier, a prolific journalist and war repor»»»
QatarEnergy declares force majeure after LNG production halt
Dubai: QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments after suspending production at key facilities following a drone attack on the country’s energy infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The state-owned energy giant said it ha»»»
Ministry of Municipality confirms services continue through digital platforms
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality confirmed that all its services continue to be delivered efficiently through approved digital channels, with operations running as usual without interruption. In a post on its official X platform on Wednesday, the ministry said services are provided through»»»
Man held over toilet surveillance cameras
A man has been arrested in Piraeus for allegedly using hidden surveillance cameras to record videos of women – including minors – using the toilets of a coffee-bar, police said Wednesday. The 53-year-old suspect was arrested Monday following a tip-off, and faces charges including child pornography »»»
MoD, GCO explain loud interception sounds, urges public to follow safety guidance
Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by air defence systems. A»»»
GCO launches official WhatsApp channel to enhance public outreach
Doha The Government Communications Office (GCO) has announced the launch of its official channel on WhatsApp, marking a new step in strengthening direct communication with the public. The GCO said the new WhatsApp channel will serve as an additional platform to share verified news, official stateme»»»
U.S. struggling to evacuate Americans in the Middle East amid war - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The State Department is scrambling to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East as war continues. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The State»»»
Saudia extends suspension of some flights until March 6
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, said on Wednesday it had extended the suspension of its flights to a number of destinations, including Amman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and Peshawar, as current conditions persist. In a statement issued on Mar 4 , the airline sai»»»
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
The Israeli military has told civilians living in a large swathe of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately and move north of the Litani River because of intended military action against Hezbollah. The sweeping orders came as hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group continued »»»
Strait of Hormuz Closure: Severing Global Energy's Most Crucial Artery
In the wake of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted. Around 300 tankers are now stuck, halting global oil and LNG supply flows. Countries like Japan, South Korea, and India rely heavily on this route, with Japan de»»»
UAE flight update: Which airlines are operating special flights?
Dubai: Only a small number of airlines are operating special or limited flights out of the UAE, as most scheduled services remain suspended due to regional airspace closures. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here fo»»»
Salik profit jumps in 2025 as toll traffic and pricing boost revenue
Dubai: Dubai’s toll-road operator Salik reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply as traffic volumes increased and pricing reforms boosted income. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said revenue rose 35.1% year-on-year »»»
Regional Disaster Prevention Committee holds meeting to assess situation of Kobbet El Haoua in Marsa
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The convened, on Wednesday, to assess urgent safety concerns, including a building in Ksar Saïd damaged by a gas leak explosion and the fences of several educational institutions in need of immediate attention. The condition...»»»
Cabinet highlights Qatar Armed Forces’ readiness, security vigilance
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the decisive role of Qatar Armed Forces, under the leader»»»
Government Aircraft Heads to Abu Dhabi, Chartered Plane to Dubai, Says Situation Centre Director
A government aircraft is flying to Abu Dhabi, while another plane chartered by the Bulgarian government is heading to Dubai. The government plane has a capacity of 70 seats, and the aircraft bound for Dubai can carry 320 passengers, said Foreign Ministry's Situation Centre Directorate Director Iren»»»
PHCC confirms all services operating as normal across health centers
DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirmed that all of its 31 health centers continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. It added that all scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or resch»»»
Thousands of illegal flares seized on Crete ahead of Easter
Organized crime squad officers have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete for possession of thousands of illegal flares, police said Wednesday. Flares and other fireworks are illegally sold every year to be fired as part of traditional, albeit banned, Greek Orthodox celebrations on the eve»»»
PM Gurov in First Interview: Caretaker Government’s Mission Is to Unite All Citizens, Hold Fair Elections
The Formula of the caretaker government is to unite all citizens, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with journalist Konstantin Valkov, broadcast Wednesday morning. In what was his first interview, he took questions about the upcoming elections, the Middle East crisis, the U»»»
Zoo seeks public's help to name baby spider monkey - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (@ctbeardsleyzoo) March 3 (UPI) -- A Connecticut zoo announced the birth of a female black-handed spider monkey -- and officials are asking the public to help name her. The Beardsley Zoo said the baby was born Dec. 18 to mothe»»»
UAE residents stranded abroad begin return home in special flights
Dubai: UAE passengers stranded abroad have begun returning home, according to UAE travel agents. To meet overwhelming demand for travel, agents said they have begun arranging charter services with UAE and regional airlines. Stay Informed with Gulf News: Download Our App for Trusted UAE News While m»»»
DESC warns against digital scams and photo sharing during sensitive times
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) warns that taking or sharing photos during sensitive times may unintentionally reveal information that could be exploited, such as geographic locations or individuals’ movements, potentially compromising public safety. The center also cautions against evo»»»
Did Kuwait really shoot down three US F-15s?
The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a “friendly fire” mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched. Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Monday morning in what»»»
European nations facing ‘hell’ over Iran war energy disruption – Serbia
European nations are facing “a literal hell” due to an energy price surge caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. Tehran’s retaliation to the regime-change military action launched on Saturday has disrupted crude and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments»»»
Deportations, visas and police powers on EU interior ministers’ agenda
With Iran looming in the background, EU interior ministers are meeting in Brussels on Thursday (5 March) to discuss how to best deport people ordered to leave the bloc and return to their home countries. A senior EU diplomat told reporters earlier this week that ministers will focus on ways to comp»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ain Shemer base (a missile air defense base) located 75 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, east of Hadera, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ain Shemer base (a missile air defense base) located 75 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, e»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Tel Hashomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of Tel Aviv), located 120 km from the Lebanese border, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Tel Hashomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of Tel Aviv), located 120 km f»»»