Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel military campaign is completed — but said “most of the people we had in mind are dead.” The president, who four days ago had emphatically called»»»
Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com
During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»
Hezbollah claims at least 11 attacks on Israeli bases, tanks
Hezbollah said Tuesday it targeted several Israeli military bases and tanks in response to Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs. Israel continues to carry out successive air raids, particularly on Beirut's southern suburbs and the south of the co»»»
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK has announced it is sending hel»»»
100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns
DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»
Dr Reeno Barg: Advancing women’s health with compassion, expertise
With over 25 years of distinguished service in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Reeno Barg has established herself as a trusted name in women’s healthcare across Pakistan and Qatar. Her career reflects a rare combination of advanced clinical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care. After c»»»
Aspetar guides athletes to peak performance in Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues its support for athletes by launching a series of comprehensive scientific guidelines designed to assist them throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan — a period that coincides this year with the postponement or canc»»»
Under the same blue sky
By Fatima FSK On the desert grains I land, I hear stories of the whispering sand, Where once olive trees swayed, underneath them the hands that prayed. I rise with the dawns first light, Fly past the dunes; in my flight, I soar over the ocean so blue, I rest on the stones; absorb natures clue. The »»»
CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance
QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»
MoCI issues recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that some of the affected vehicles may experience a crack on the»»»
Why schools must teach social and emotional learning
Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies speaker expresses support for Qatar on Iranian attacks
QNA Doha President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana has expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar over ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks. In a message to Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan Abdullah Al Ghanim, Fontana conveyed Italy’s support for the Qatar and its people. »»»
Over 8,000 transit passengers stranded at HIA accommodated in hotels, with visa extensions
Dr Al Ansari confirmed there are currently no communication channels with Iran, as Qatar’s immediate priority is safeguarding its sovereignty and security. On the humanitarian front, he said more than 8,000 transit passengers stranded at Hamad International Airport (HIA) have been accommodated in h»»»
Deputy PM receives messages of support
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Tuesday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. They discussed the latest developments and security updates »»»
'Not Churchill': Trump criticises UK PM Starmer over Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not initially permitting American warplanes to use UK bases to strike Iran, saying "this is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with". President Donald Trump on Tuesday castigated one of the United States' clos»»»
Qatar State Security announces the arrest of two cells affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Doha: As part of ongoing efforts to protect the security and stability of the State of Qatar, the competent authorities have arrested two cells operating on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the State of Qatar. Monitoring and follow-up operations resulted in the arrest of te»»»
'A feeling of bitter betrayal' - Gulf States' fears grow over Iran war fallout
"There is possibly a feeling of bitter betrayal" among Gulf countries over the Iranian response to the attacks, according to journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid, who is reporting for FRANCE 24 in Doha.»»»
US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks
US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US diplomatic missions in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliat»»»
Israel hacked Tehran cameras before Khamenei assassination – FT
Israeli intelligence hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to prepare the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Khamenei and other senior officials. The cameras i»»»
China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war
A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»
BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears
China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
Jurassic Park palaeontologist parts ways with university after Epstein emails
A palaeontologist who worked as an adviser on several Jurassic Park films has left his role at Chapman University, weeks after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein were released. The 2012 emails show Jack Horner visited the convicted sex offender's New Mexico ranch and sought research funding. Hor»»»
World's largest acidic geyser wakes up in Yellowstone from six-year slumber
The world's largest acidic geyser is putting on a show again, erupting for the first time in six years after a quiet hiatus, officials at Yellowstone National Park say. The Echinus Geyser - located in the park's famous Norris Geyser Basin - had been in slumber since 2020, and it's unknown whether t»»»
Over 44,000 travelers in UAE to be repatriated: Al Jazeera
Dubai: Al Jazeera reported that tens of thousands of travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be repatriated in successive phases, the country’s Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri says. The first phase includes 17,498 passengers on 60 flights operated by national carrie»»»
Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran. In comments at the White House, Trump said Spain had been "terrible" and suggested "we're going to cut off all trade". "We don't wan»»»
Israeli attacks on Lebanon displace more than 58,000 in two days, authorities say
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel, dragging Lebanon into the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. According to the Lebanese health ministry, »»»
Macron says Hezbollah made 'grave mistake', warns against Israeli ground op
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Noting that the war had spread to Lebanon, Macron said the Iran-backed militant Hez»»»
Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its frigate escort to set sail for the Mediterranean following the situation in the Middle East, he said on Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»
Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»
Electro-Alfa International goes public on the BSE, following the IPO worth RON 579.64 million
Electro-Alfa International, whose technical solutions are manufactured in its four state-ofthe-art factories in Botoșani, Romania, is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol EAI. The company’s market capitalization at the IPO price of RON 8.85 per share— the maximum price within the of»»»
Trump administration reverses course on law firms - UPI.com
The Department of Justice reversed course on four law firms it has been battling for nearly a year. The four firms challenged the Trump administration's executive orders against them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Dep»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
Iraqi resistance launches a massive drone attack on US bases in Erbil: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»