Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport - the world's busiest by passenger traffic - »»»

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

Dubai: The unprecedented situation unfolding across the region since Saturday, marked by Iranian missile attacks and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf has resulted in widespread flight cancellations, leaving thousands of visitors and tourists stranded in the UAE. Amid the uncertainty, on»»»

The NOC announced yesterday that it is continuing its recently launched afforestation campaign, which aims to plant one million trees as part of its strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The NOC revealed that yesterday, it had completed the planting of trees in the area surrounding the Abu A»»»

Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»

Dubai: As tensions continue to heighten in the Middle East following strikes by US and Israel on Iran, different foreign missions in the UAE have issued the emergency hotlines for both tourists and residents who may need assistance. Officials have urged the public to remain calm, stay vigilant and »»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem offered condolences over martyrdom of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, vowing that the Lebanese resistance group won’t relent in confronting the US tyranny and the Zionist aggression. In a statement, Sheikh Qassem hail»»»

The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the global economy,” culminating in severe blows to the US dollar and other fiat currencies, says energy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag. “»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»

Iranian strikes and drone attacks targeted northern Iraq, where U.S. troops are deployed, as furious protests raged in Baghdad on Sunday over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, and Iraq's »»»

Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – Tunisia said it is following with deep concern and grave anxiety the serious military escalation unfolding in the Middle East region and the risks of a widening conflict and descent into chaos that could result, in addition to...»»»

Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his group would not leave "the field of honor and resist»»»

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

Israel's military said Sunday that it was "not aware" of any U.S. or Israeli strike on a school in Iran that Iranian authorities say was hit the previous day, killing over 100 people. "At this point not aware of an Israeli or an American strike there... We're operating in an extremely accurate mann»»»

Ali Khamenei, the second supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in an Israeli bombing at the age of 86. For more than four decades on the front lines of political life—including 36 years as the nation's highest authority—he shaped the destiny of the Iranian people and the w»»»

Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»

Dubai: Massive clouds of smoke rose over Tehran after a series of powerful explosions shook the Iranian capital, as Israel confirmed it had launched fresh strikes deep inside the city. The attack came a day after a joint US-Israeli operation reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday slammed the United States and Israel's killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in as a "cynical violation" of morality and law. Tehran has stood by as one of Russia's closest allies throughout Moscow's Ukraine offensive and the Kremlin had earlier ca»»»

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave "the field»»»

Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»

Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»

There is no problem with the voting machines or their certification, Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The state has 12,837 voting machines. The warranty period has expired for some of them, but this does not mean they are not func»»»

CIA intelligence indicating Ali Khamenei would attend a meeting of top Iranian officials helped guide strikes in a US and Israeli attack that killed Iran's supreme leader, the New York Times reported Sunday. Khamenei was killed in the strikes on capital Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed Sunday,»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has appointed Ahmad Vahidi, who previously served as an advisor, to the position of commander, the Iranian news agency Khabar Online reported. Vahidi was appointed to replace Mohammad Pakpour, killed in a recent attack. On Marc»»»

MUSCAT, March 1 (KUNA) - Omani Maritime Security Center has announced Sunday that the oil tanker SKYLIGHT, flagged to the Republic of Palau, was subjected to an attack approximately five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Musandam Governorate.According to the Omani News, the entire c»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, Kremlin Spokesman Dmtry Peskov said. Putin said the assassination was carried out with a cynical disregard for human »»»

Paris, March 1 (SANA) Two major global shipping companies have suspended operations in the Gulf as military exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify, raising concerns over disruptions to global trade and energy supplies. French shipping group CMA CGM told vessels in the Gulf t»»»

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea during an overnight operation, A»»»

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets were scrambled twice this week to intercept Russian military aircraft flying near Norway’s northern border. The Armed Forces said it scrambled two F-35s for NATO to identify two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew west over the Barents Sea on February 27. The Rus»»»

Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident after debris from a drone, brought down by air defence systems, struck the facade of a building at Etihad Towers. A woman and her child suffered minor injuries, while only limited damage to the property was reported. Also Read: US, Is»»»

Sharjah Civil Defence teams successfully dealt with a fire that broke out in a warehouse in Industrial Zone 8, which stores electrical appliances and car parts. The fire reportedly started due to an electrical fault, and teams were dispatched immediately after receiving the report. The blaze was ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Central Board of Secondary Education clarified in a circular that the class 10 and class 12 board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in the Middle East have been postponed. The new dates shall be announced at a later time. Meanwhile, it added that the board will review the situatio»»»

Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day ea»»»

On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. 1 of 7 | On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) -- On this date in h»»»

Israel was hit by a barrage of missiles on the morning of March 1, with alerts sounding across Jerusalem, central, and southern regions. This comes after the IRGC swore revenge following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint Israel-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. »»»

In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»

As of February 27, 2026, the withdrawal of leva banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is proceeding under the established legal framework and operational plans, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) reported. By the reporting date, 3.9 billion leva in cash remain outside the BNB’s va»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, Qatar’s specialist women’s and children’s hospital and a member of Qatar Foundation, has highlighted the real-world impact of precision medicine on a six year old patient with a rare genetic condition. Released to mark Rare Disease Day, the case shows how genomic resear»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»

Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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»»»

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»»»