Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells border towns of Yaroun, Ayta Al-Shaab and Maroun Al-Ras: Al-Manar correspondent 03-03-2026 10:44 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Lebanese army withdraws from more than 50 border positions and newly established points near the border with occupi»»»

Banda Aceh: Indonesia: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, rattling residents but causing no serious damage. The quake originated offshore from Sumatra's northeastern tip, authorities said, prompting people to fle»»»

A bilateral meeting was held between Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev and Blue Networks CEO No Sun Yeon. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and implementing modern en»»»

A 40-year-old man was arrested at dawn on Tuesday in northern Greece for removing copper wire from the facilities of OSE, the state-owned company responsible for rail infrastructure. His movements were noticed by an OSE guard working at the facility in Dialogi, west of Thessaloniki, who notified th»»»

Dubai: The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones early Tuesday, sparking a small fire and causing minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Images from the scene showed limited impact at the compound in the Saudi capital. The embassy announced it would r»»»

The Israeli military said Tuesday it had deployed troops to several locations in southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "forward defense" measure along the border. "We have positioned soldiers on the border area in additional points to defend our civilians, to prevent Hezbollah from attacking »»»

Hezbollah on Tuesday said it targeted three Israeli military bases 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 country, af»»»

Etihad Airways has urged guests and members of the public not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly and provided with confirmed ticket details. Access may be restricted for those without verified travel documentation. Passengers are advised to check their flight status a»»»

Fujairah: Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah said they responded on Tuesday morning to a fire that broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) after debris fell following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems. According to the Media Office of Government of Fujaira»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy launches series of air strikes targeting several areas across south Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 03-03-2026 10:34 AM Lates»»»

A memorial rally to show solidarity with the Iranian people was held in Bishkek near the Embassy of Iran. The event brought together Kyrgyz civil society activists who expressed their condolences to the families of those killed as a result of U.S. and Israeli military aggression. Around forty peopl»»»

At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbors entered its sixth day. Military tensions b»»»

US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was "not like it used to be", in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. "This was the most solid relationship of all. And no»»»

A paramilitary drone strike on a power plant Tuesday caused a blackout in Sudan's key Kordofan city of El-Obeid, a local official and an eyewitness told AFP. "A drone belonging to the Rapid Support Forces bombed the city's power station early this morning, causing a fire," an official with the stat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas exchange prices in Europe exceeded $700 per thousand cubic meters for the first time since January 23, 2023, data from the London-based ICE exchange showed on Tuesday. April futures on the TTF index — Europe's largest hub — opened at $586.7 per 1,000 cubic meters (+8.8%) at 0»»»

Dubai: Oman has suspended all operating permits for unmanned aircraft and a broad range of aerial activities, effective immediately, as a precautionary step to safeguard national airspace. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the decision covers all drones, wheth»»»

A capsule was laid in Bishkek to mark the beginning of construction for a new multifunctional cultural center, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The site previously hosted the old Chatyr-Kul cinema. Since 2009, the building had been used by the state Uch»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (MFA) has begun negotiations with several Middle Eastern countries to organize evacuation flights for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, following instructions from President Sadyr Japarov. This includes cooperation with the authorities of Saudi Arabia, t»»»

Unit 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has been shut down for the replacement of safety membrane devices in the turbine’s moisture separator reheaters, located in the conventional, non-nuclear part of the unit, the plant said on its official website here on Tuesday. The shutdown was carri»»»

Turkish inflation cooled to 2.96% on a monthly basis in February while the annual figure rose to 31.53%, largely as expected, according to official data on Tuesday that tees up a tough rate decision for the central bank next week. Beyond the price pressure, market turmoil due to war between US-Isra»»»

China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. Nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil supplies pass through the strait, as well as a significant amount of ca»»»

The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to deliver a seismic shock to the world's energy arteries. Launched on February 28, 2026, the operation — hits on Iranian leadership, command centers, missile sites and air defenses — has dramatically escalated fears of supply disruption»»»

Dubai: Drones have struck fuel storage facilities at Duqm Commercial Port in Oman, according to a security source cited by the Oman News Agency (ONA). The agency said a number of drones targeted the fuel tanks at the port, with one drone hitting a tank directly. The resulting damage was quickly con»»»

Kanat Tabaldiev has assumed his duties as head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Osh city and Osh region. Today, in the meeting room of the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Osh region, Deputy Chairman of the SCNS Alisher Erbaev introduced t»»»

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pulled back by a stronger dollar, while investors assessed the impact of an escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,305.23 per ounce, as of 0646 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four w»»»

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday, as Afghan and Pakistani troops keep up their border battles. The blasts in the Afghan capital were heard alongside anti-aircraft weapons and gunfire from across the city, and came as the Afghan defense ministry said "the fig»»»

On March 3, 1875, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet premiered in Paris. 1 of 6 | The Israeli Opera holds a dress rehearsal before the opening of the Israeli Opera Festival of Geroges Bizet's "Carmen" at the foot of the ancient fortress Masada, Israel, on June 5, 2012. The opera was first performed on March»»»

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The Tunindex closed the month of February 2026 at 15,174.64 points, recording a gain of 5.72% following a rise of 6.72% during January 2026, according to the monthly analysis published by the Tunis Stock Exchange.Since the...»»»

Israel’s military said Tuesday its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defence posture", as it pressed ahead with strikes on Beirut and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor»»»

Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon. Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza»»»

Romania is among the EU states with the highest contribution of agriculture to GDP, but despite this, the sector’s share has decreased significantly in the last 15 years, European data shows, according ...»»»

Dacia announces a limited edition for Duster called Spirit of Sand. Exclusively for the Romanian market and available in a number of 500 copies, this limited series, fully equipped, stands out through a series of graphic elements arranged along the entire lower part of the body, Copper Brown accent»»»

Data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that new car registrations in Europe fell at an annual rate in January 2026, the first decline since June 2025, affected by declines in major markets, including Germany, France and Poland. The association representing»»»

Sale of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Romania increased in volume in 2025 by 4.1%, unadjusted, from 2024, with the largest advance being recorded in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (+16.4%), according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Wednesday.Th»»»

Shopping centers located outside Romania’s capital city were the most attractive real estate asset class for investors in 2025, accounting for almost 40% of the total transaction volume, according to the Romania Marketbeat Investment H2 ...»»»

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Henri P. Kluge on Thursday signed a Biennial Collaboration Agreement for 2026-2027.'This agreement is not a formal one. It is built on the realities of our health system and on the objectives un»»»

Romania is facing a visible discrepancy between the population's perception of their own health and the objective indicators of the medical system, according to an analysis conducted by the Bucharest Center for Economy & Society, released on Thursday.Although more and more Romanians say they feel h»»»

Romania's hotel industry reached a new high last year, recording the highest number of tourists in the past three decades, but challenges increased in 2025 in a more heterogeneous market, according to a 2025 report produced by real estate consultancy company Colliers.'Although the second half of th»»»

Nine dream destinations in Neamt County are on the list of those competing in the "Destination of the Year 2026" competition, according to an announcement made by President of the Neamt County Council Daniel Vasilica Harpa.The destinations cover adventure, ecumenical and historical tourism areas fr»»»

The Romanian Hotel Industry Federation (FIHR) is launching a 2.5 million lei project aimed at modernising social dialogue and enhancing the skills of professionals in the sector.'This project marks a moment of institutional consolidation for Romania's hotel industry. We need genuine negotiating cap»»»

Dubai: Global Village will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The popular outdoor attraction was also shut on March 1 and March 2. In a statement, Global Village said the closure is a precautionary safety measure taken in line with official guidance. Visit»»»

In 2024, 35.2% of all leadership positions in the European Union were covered by women, up from 31.8% in 2014, show the data published on Monday by Eurostat before the International Women’s Day.Among EU countries, in 2024, the highest share of women in management positions was recorded in Sweden (4»»»

In almost all member states of the EU, the total number of immigrants from outside the EU was larger, in 2024 than the number of immigrants from other EU member states, the only exceptions being Luxembourg and Romania, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to those data, in 2024, »»»

Employees prioritise job security and stability over flexibility, with more than six in ten going to the office almost daily to remain professionally visible and reconnect with their team and colleagues, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property at the start of the year on a national samp»»»

Overdue payments of the general consolidated budget rose by 17.66% in January 2026 compared with the previous month, reaching 706.1 million lei, up from 600.1 million lei in December 2025, according to data published on the website of the Ministry of Finance (MF).Arrears of more than 90 days increa»»»

On 28 February 2026, the National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65,023 million, compared to EUR 65,812 million on 31 January 2026, according to a BNR release published on Monday."During the month, the following flows were recorded: EUR 3,574 million worth of inflows»»»

The leaders of the governing coalition met in a new meeting on Monday for discussions regarding the draft state budget for this year.The meeting at the Victoria Palace is attended by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Sorin Grindeanu, chairman of the Social D»»»

The new ambassador of the United States to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, will present his letters of credence on Tuesday.According to the schedule announced by the Presidential Administration, at 14:00 the U.S. ambassador-designate Darryl Nirenberg will be received at the Cotroceni Palace by President»»»

More than 25,000 Sri Lankans are currently working in Romania, Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said on Monday during a joint press appearance with Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu.The Sri Lankan official signed a Memorandum of Understandi»»»