President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on what he meant. Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio»»»

Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a directive suspending all flight permits for gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and recreational aircraft of all types, effective immediately and for a period of one week. This decision has been taken in light of the prevai»»»

Darlene Regis A Filipino civil engineer based in Qatar, Engr. Felipe Davila Catinoy continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and bayanihan far beyond his homeland. Through decades of volunteer work spanning the Philippines, the UAE, and now Qatar, he has demonstrated how overseas F»»»

Darlene Regis CREWQ captivated families, arts supporters, and dance enthusiasts with its much-anticipated Matilda: Moves of Magic Excerpt Show, staged at the Oasis Stage at Mall of Qatar on February 13. The high-energy showcase transformed the popular retail destination into a vibrant theatrical hu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Men’s Hockey Championship concluded after 4 days of exciting competition held on the five-a-side football pitches from February 23 to 26, as part of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026 organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, in cooperation with the Qatar Hockey Federation. T»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The all-new Suzuki Across was officially unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at the Suzuki Qatar showroom at Airport Road, Doha. Organised by Teyseer Motors which has been representing the Suzuki brand in Qatar for over 50 years, the event marked another milestone i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun distributing a total of 6,080 food parcels to displaced Palestinian families, in cooperation with Rahma Worldwide. Regarding the project’s mechanism, Dr. Akram Nassar, he»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Doha as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in Qatari airspace as part of a series of precautionary measures taken by Qatar against»»»

QNA Doha In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has affirmed that the situation in Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. In a statement on X, the Ministry of Interior urged the public »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has emphasised the full readiness of the health sector in Qatar to deal with all contingencies in collaboration with the relevant state sectors and to take further actions to protect the safety and health of the entire population of Qatar. The health fa»»»

Cuba has released photographs of the numerous weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear confiscated from the gunmen who recently attempted what it has called an “armed infiltration for terrorist purposes” off the island nation’s coast. Ten gunmen aboard a Florida-registered speedboat attempted to ente»»»

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard sa»»»

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Dubai: Dubai Airports has confirmed that an incident occurred at Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, according to Dubai Media Office. Emergency response teams were immediately activated and are dealing with the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. The incident r»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call today from his brother HE President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al Sharaa. At the outset of the call, HE the Syrian President said he was reassured by the situation in the State of Qatar, stressing the solidarity»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, saying in a post on Truth Social that the cleric had been killed in a joint US-Israeli operation. The claim, which had not been independently verified at the time of publication, signals a potential»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Saturday that Qatari armed forces successfully intercepted the majority of missiles and drones launched toward the State of Qatar from the Islamic Republic of Iran, preventing significant damage and loss of life. During a press conference addressing »»»

Cher appears with her son Elijah Blue Allman at the Billboard Music Award Show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 9, 2002. File Photo by Roger Williams/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities arrested singer Cher's son, Elijah Allman, for allegedly trespassing and causing a disturbance »»»

At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported strike.  US-Israeli air strikes killed at least 85 people at a girls’ school in southern Ira»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi to express its strong protest, deep dismay, and categorical rejection of the targeting of Qatari territory, which constitutes a blatant violation of its sovereignty,»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from President of the friendly United States of America HE Donald Trump. At the beginning of the call, the US President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar followin»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region. In a Facebook post, he characterized the Iranian strikes against regional states and their populations as a serious and dangerous escalatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi and expressed its strong protest, deep dissatisfaction, and firm rejection of the targeting of Qatari territory, which constitutes a flagrant violation of Q»»»

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign policy, military strategy and national security, he has shaped Iran’s trajectory since taking over »»»

OpenAI creator Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill on May 8 in Washington, D.C. He announced Friday that his company would provide artificial intelligence models to the Pentagon. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Fe»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. At the outset of the call, HM the Sultan checked on the State of Qatar's leadership and people following the Iranian aggression»»»

Dubai: As Iranian missiles streaked towards Tel Aviv in retaliation for joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, many residents sought refuge in shelters, some reacting with a mix of resolve and routine acceptance. In one underground car park in the commercial hub, people gathered calmly as sirens wailed »»»

The Security Council convened here on Saturday in connection with the escalating military actions in the Middle East. Following the meeting, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told a press conference that there is no direct military threat to Bulgaria based on information from the security servi»»»

Dubai: A tense calm gripped Tehran overnight after one of the most dramatic escalations in years, as large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent said around 200 people were killed in the attacks, which prompted fears of a wider regional co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, recommended that remote working arrangements apply on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for all employees in private-sector entities wherever the nature of work permits. The Ministry said that sectors whose operati»»»

Edi Rama has reacted to the opposition’s protest in Tirana with a pointed message on social media, drawing sharp political contrasts as tensions flared in the capital. In a post on X, Rama shared two images — one depicting U.S. strikes in Iran and another showing a burning trash bin, reportedly fro»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borisov condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East as a "dangerous escalation" that must stop immediately, urging a return to diplomacy while warning that concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program are undermining global security. "Developments in the region, where thousa»»»

MANAMA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's National Communication Center (NNC) confirmed Saturday that several sites and facilities inside the Kingdom came under attacks in a blatant breach of its sovereignty and security.In a statement, NNC said that Bahraini security and military bodies have already laun»»»

DOHA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it successfully intercepted the third wave of attacks targeting several areas across the country.In a statement, the ministry said all missiles were neutralized immediately upon detection in accordance with pre-approved opera»»»

As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington has launched “major combat operations in Iran” to eliminate “imminent threats” and “defend the American people.” The Islamic Republic has previously rejected US demands to curb its nuclear program, which it says only serves peaceful purposes. »»»

The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon informed the country that Israel had no intention of escalating hostilities as long as no attacks were launched from Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement. The message came as Lebanese authorities fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could become embroiled in ren»»»

In a statement released on Saturday night by the MRF - New Beginning press service, MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that Saturday's events in the Middle East are a serious test for international security but also for Bulgaria's national integrity on the international stage. According»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. At the outset of the call, the Lebanese President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the beginning of the call, the German Chancellor expressed Germany's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the Iranian aggressio»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from the Chancellor of the Federal Republic ofآ Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the outset of the call, the German Chancellor expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of »»»

Israel has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the county’s strikes on Iran, amid fears of retaliation. The announcement came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had conducted what he called a preemptive strike against Iran, highlighting that retaliatory missile a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian ambassador Mohammad Toutounchi over Iran’s attack on the Gulf country, according to Al Jazeera. Earlier today, a drone targeted the Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a number of employees and limited damage to th»»»

While Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu make no secret of trying to foment a popular uprising in Iran, their plans are unlikely to succeed, Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University Qatar, tells Sputnik. “By all objective indications, the Islamic Republic will be remaining »»»

Iran intends to inflict at least a few hundred casualties upon the US military as it realizes that the US will continue attacking until being forced to pay a significant cost, Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran, tells Sputnik. “There is this culture of resistance in Iran, a»»»

Barclays boosted its Brent crude oil futures price forecast to around $100 per barrel on Saturday, up from $80 on Friday, after the United States and Israel bombed several sites in Iran. "Oil markets might have to face their worst fears on Monday. As things stand right now, we think Brent could hit»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, pictured at Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda in 2025, said that his country will not be dragged into "adventures" that threaten it's security and unity. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE Feb. 28 (UPI) -- BERUIT -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said »»»

Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) - The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy across most regions, with locally dense fog forming late at night near coastal areas and low-lying regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow...»»»

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»