Qatar Tribune 2m

Qatar Armed Forces' fighter jets, air defence systems intercept Iranian aerial attacks

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that fighter jets of the Qatar Armed Forces, alongside air defense systems, successfully countered aerial attacks involving drones and missiles launched by Iran toward the state's airspace. In a statement, the ministry explained that monitoring and early warn»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2m

Qatar expresses strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on port of Duqm in Oman, oil tanker off its coast

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the commercial port of Duqm in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and an oil tanker off its coast, considering them a violation of the Sultanate’s sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly tar»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Belgium Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker

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»»»

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Kuna 6m

Qatar Defense Forces Respond to Iranian Air Attacks Successfully

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that fighter aircraft and air defense systems belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces successfully engaged and intercepted aerial attacks, including drones and missiles, launched by Iran toward Qatar's airspace Sunday.The ministry explained »»»

Sana 8m

Syria extends closure of airspace amid regional escalation

Damascus, March 1 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport said it had extended the closure of the country’s airspace to all aircraft, along with the suspension of takeoffs and landings at all Syrian airports, for 24 hours starting at 00:00 on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Dama»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Qatari fighter jets intercept drones, missiles from Iran: Ministry of Defense

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari Armed Forces fighter jets, along with its air defense systems, successfully intercepted aerial attacks involving drones and missiles launched by Iran towards the country's airspace. The Ministry explained in a statement that early warning a»»»

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Kuna 18m

Drone debris falls in Dubai yards after air defense interception, two injured

DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- UAE authorities announced on Sunday that debris from drones fell in the yards of two houses in Dubai after they were intercepted by air defense systems, resulting in two injuries, who received the necessary medical treatment.The Dubai Government Media Office stated that the»»»

Sputnik 19m

LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Crisis After Strikes on Iran – Day 2

The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, including sites in Tehran, on Saturday, causing significant damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israeli territory and US military facilities across the Middle East. As a result of the attack, Irani»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Woman and child injured by fallen debris from Iranian drone attack in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Relevant officials in Abu Dhabi are addressing an incident concerning debris that fell from a drone after it was intercepted by air defense systems, landing on the façade of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers. This incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her child, along wi»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Bahrain intercepts fresh wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones

The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems responded with high efficiency and full operational readiness to a fresh wave of hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, successfully intercepting and destr»»»

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The Barents Observer 35m

Russia flexes muscles near NATO’s northern flank ahead of Cold Response exercise

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»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Port of Duqm in Oman and oil tanker off its coast

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the commercial port of Duqm in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman and an oil tanker off its coast. “Qatar considers these attacks a violation of the Sultanate's sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly t»»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Hamas Mourns Iran’s Khamenei, Condemns ‘Heinous’ US-Israel Attack

Hamas on Sunday mourned Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after his death in what it described as a "heinous" US-Israeli attack. "We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance," the Pa»»»

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BBC 46m

One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region

One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed a drone targeting Zayed International Airport (AUH) was inter»»»

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Al Manar 50m

Israeli media reports loud explosions in Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media reports loud explosions in Tel Aviv 01-03-2026 10:52 AM Latest News Urgent News Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sistani: It is incumbe»»»

Gulf News 51m

Oil tanker targeted off Oman coast, crew evacuated

Dubai: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre has announced that the oil tanker Skylight, sailing under the flag of the Republic of Palau, was targeted five nautical miles north of Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE airlines extend flight cancellationsAll»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Caretaker Cabinet, PM Publish Information to Assist Bulgarians in Middle East

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov published information on his Facebook profile to assist Bulgarians in the Middle East region. The Council of Ministers published the same information in a press release earlier on Sunday. "I know that many Bulgarians in the Middle East are currently at the epic»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Blast at India Explosives Factory Kills 17

A blast at an explosives factory killed at least 17 people and injured 18 others on Sunday, officials in the western Indian state of Maharashtra said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was "deeply distressing" and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors. Maharashtra state chief minis»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader

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 »»»

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Kuna 54m

Qatari Deputy PM discusses regional security developments with Saudi Defense Minister

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the latest regional developments and security updates with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud.A statement by Qatar Ministry of Defense on Sunday said»»»

Gulf News 60m

Drone shot down over Abu Dhabi, debris strikes high-rise

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry advises public to avoid incident sites

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, in a social media post, stressed on the importance of avoiding gatherings or heading to incident sites to ensure the smooth movement of ambulance vehicles, Civil Defense units, and security patrols, enabling them to perform their duties efficiently and effecti»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranian Australians Celebrate News of Khamenei’s Death

Iranian Australians celebrated Sunday as news emerged that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the US. A group of about 200 people waving Australian, American, Israeli and old Iranian flags chanted and danced outside the Iranian Embassy in»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraq’s Sistani Urges Iranian Unity After Khamenei Death

Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric on Sunday urged Iranians to remain united as Iraqis mourned supreme leader Ali Khamenei following his death in US and Israeli strikes. Baghdad announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, who had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar intercepts 18 ballistic missiles: Defense Ministry

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that due to the high level of readiness, security vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it has successfully continued to intercept a total of 18 ballistic missiles that targeted several areas across the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Drone attack targets Oman’s Duqm port, one worker injured

Dubai: An Omani commercial port in Duqm was targeted by two drones, according to a security source, in an incident that left one expatriate worker injured. The source said one drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation unit, while debris from the second fell near fuel storage tanks without causin»»»

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Kuna 1h

Iranian Army announces extensive attacks against Israeli occupation, US interests

TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Iranian Army announces on Sunday that it has carried out wide-ranging attacks targeting Israeli occupation and United States interests using various armed drones and missiles. In an official statement, the Iranian Army claimed that since Saturday evening it had launche»»»

Gulf News 1h

Sharjah warehouse fire contained, no injuries reported

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Violent explosions rock the Iranian capital, Tehran: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Violent explosions rock the Iranian capital, Tehran: Al-Manar correspondent 01-03-2026 10:31 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Pronounces Mar»»»

Gulf News 1h

US-Israel war on Iran: Air Arabia suspends UAE flights amid airspace closures

Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»

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Gulf News 1h

India's CBSE postpones Class 10, 12 Board exams for Middle East countries

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially postponed all Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region. More to follow...»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indian education board CBSE postpones March 2 Class 10 and 12 exams in Middle East

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Cheers, Mourning as Iran’s Khamenei Is Killed

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»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, March 1: Supreme Court rules against executing juvenile offenders - UPI.com

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Israel bombarded with missile barrage as Iran plans Khamenei succession

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. »»»

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BNE 1h

VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

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BNE 1h

VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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»»»

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Kuna 2h

17 killed, 18 injured in blast at explosives factory in west India's Maharashtra

NEW DELHI, March 1 (KUNA) -- At least 17 people were killed and 18 others were injured on Sunday in a blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur district, western Indian state of Maharashtra.The Press Trust of India said quoting the police that 17 persons were killed and 18 injured foll»»»

Kuna 2h

Qatar Interior Ministry: Limited fire caused by falling debris

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that a limited fire broke out in the Industrial Area as a result of falling debris.In a statement posted on its official account on the platform X, the Ministry said that Civil Defense teams are responding to a minor fire in t»»»

Gulf News 2h

India’s CBSE debunks fake circular about Board exam cancellations

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an urgent warning after a fake circular falsely claiming the cancellation of select Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations began circulating among students and parents in the Middle East. "Important alert! This is a fake circul»»»

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BBC 2h

Dudley MP delivers physiotherapy help to Ukraine

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Minor fire in Industrial Area after missile interception, no injuries: MoI

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior announced that the Civil Defence dealt with a minor fire in the Industrial Area caused by falling shrapnel following the interception of a missile. In a post on X, the ministry confirmed that the minor fire did not result in any injuries.»»»

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Novinite 2h

87% of Leva Withdrawn as Over €7.5 Billion Circulates in Bulgaria

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»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in Dates

Ali Khamenei had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989, when he succeeded Khomeini as supreme leader. Here is a look at his life in key dates: - July 17, 1939: Khamenei is born in the shrine city of Mashhad to parents from Iran's Azeri minority. - 1957: Meets K»»»

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Kuna 2h

Iran confirms death of Shamkhani, IRGC Commander, Chief of Staff, Defense Minister

TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- Iran confirmed on Sunday the killing of several senior military leaders, including the Supreme Leader's representative and Secretary of the Supreme National Defense Council, Ali Shamkhani, following an attack by the Israeli occupation and the United States.Official Iranian»»»

Gulf News 2h

Drone debris lands in Dubai courtyards — two hurt, authorities responds

Dubai: Dubai’s competent authorities have announced that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes in the emirate, resulting in two injuries. According to a statement by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the injured individuals have received the necessary medical care. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air Arabia suspends UAE flights as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Airspace Closed, Flights Cancelled as US-Iran Conflict Flares

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»

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Kuna 2h

KPC announces LPG prices for March

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced on Sunday the new prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane and butane, for the current month of March.In a statement to KUNA, KPC said that the price of propane will be USD 545 per metric ton during March, while butane w»»»