Head of State Attends March 3 Ceremony at Shipka Peak
Shipka Peak is a fortress of Bulgarian memory, one that is immune to fleeting political tensions, divisions and hatred, President Iliana Iotova said in her ceremonial address on Tuesday on the occasion of the National Day. “On March 3, we open and read some of the most important pages of our centur»»»
Drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as vengeful Iran targets Mideast cities
New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli bombardment on Lebanon and a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The conflict started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which sparked retaliatory Iranian attacks across t»»»
At least 30,000 displaced in Lebanon by war
At least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the United Nations said Tuesday. "As of yesterday, the conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and registered at collective shelters. Many more slept in their »»»
US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions
Washington: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»
Iran’s missile playbook: what types it has, how far they can reach and why it matters today.
Dubai: As US and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran’s missile force — widely assessed as the Middle East’s largest ballistic missile inventory — has moved to the centre of the conflict, shaping both retaliation and escalation risks. Defence analysts describe it as one of the region’s most varied arsen»»»
Iranians in Dubai express gratitude: 'We are blessed to be in the UAE'
Dubai: Iranians living in Dubai say they feel protected and grateful for the UAE’s safety, even as they hope for peace back home. Iranian businessman Navid Hamedi calls the UAE “incredible.” Actor Soroush Helali says he would always choose Dubai over returning to Belgium, since he holds his passpor»»»
US closes embassies in several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions
WASHINGTON: The United States has shut down several of its diplomatic missions across the Middle East and Gulf, and ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave some countries, amid ongoing regional military tensions. The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was closed on Tuesday, with al»»»
The Taba Port Project Unveiled a key maritime hub
In an ambitious move to boost its economic landscape, Egypt has announced the development of a new seaport in Taba, South Sinai. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has issued a decree allocating a significant plot of land to the General Authority of the Red Sea Ports for this purpose. This initiative i»»»
At Least 30,000 Displaced People in Shelters in Lebanon, Says UN Refugee Agency
At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah began on Monday, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday. "Conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and registered at collectiv»»»
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their»»»
Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
The US strikes on Iran may be the biggest story around the world, but in Texas – where voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican nominees in November's midterm congressional elections – it appears mostly to be an afterthought. At least for now. At a banquet hall in»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to ban import of vehicles without catalytic converters - | 24.KG
It is planned to ban the import of vehicles not equipped with catalytic converters to Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Adilet Belekov presented the bill at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to the bill’s initiator, catalytic conver»»»
National Flag Ceremonially Raised at Monument to Unknown Soldier on National Day
Bulgaria’s National Day and the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria were marked at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia, where the national flag was ceremonially raised on Tuesday. Among those attending the official ceremony were caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, caretaker »»»
Lavrov Says No Evidence of Iran Producing Nuclear Weapons
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No one has yet seen evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. The minister called the US-Israeli aggression against Iran a war and called for an immediate cessation hostilities, adding that he does not expect any sanction»»»
Putin Making Every Effort to Help Ease Tensions in Middle East - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to help ease tensions in the Middle East, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Putin will certainly make and is making every effort to contribute to at least a slight defusing of tension [in the Middle East]," P»»»
Drone attacks disrupt Amazon Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Abu Dhabi – Manama, March 3 (SANA) Amazon said some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged in drone attacks, causing significant disruptions to cloud services and affecting financial institutions and other clients that rely on them.The company said restoring full o»»»
Car assembly plant with capacity of 25,000 vehicles a year discussed in Cabinet - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a working meeting with representatives of the Investment Fund Central Asia Capital. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. During the talks, the company presented a number of its projects planned for implementatio»»»
About 700 vehicles with foreign license plates held in impound lots - | 24.KG
Approximately 700 vehicles with foreign license plates are currently being held in impound lots, Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Oktyabr Urmanbetov said at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, the ministry continues to »»»
MECh Leader Vasilev: Liberation Day Marks the Triumph of Bulgarian National Consciousness
"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to remem»»»
Iranian Red Crescent Society Says at Least 787 People in Iran Killed in US-Israeli Airstrikes
Airstrikes by the United States and Israel have killed at least 787 people in Iran since the start of the war, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Tuesday. It offered the toll in a message on X. Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting tar»»»
Iran Warns European Countries Against Joining War
Iran warned European countries on Tuesday against joining its conflict with Israel and the United States, after Germany, Britain and France said they could take "defensive action" to destroy Iran's missile-launching capabilities. "It would be an act of war. Any such act against Iran would be regard»»»
Qatar Calendar House announces the rising of Ramadan full moon
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar House announced today, March 3, 2026, marks the full moon phase, ushering in the completion of the first half of the holy month of Ramadan. In a social media post on X, it stated that the public will be able to view the full moon throughout the night from its rising at a»»»
Philippine schools in Middle East remain safe amid blatant Iranian aggression
Dubai: Philippine schools overseas (PSOs) across the Middle East remain safe and operational despite escalating tensions involving Iran, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). The assurance has been issued as several countries in the region have heightened security measures in res»»»
Electronic Notary mobile app launched in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan launched Electronic Notary mobile app in pilot mode. It is currently available for download on the Play Market and will soon be available on the App Store. The mobile app can be used to perform a number of notarial acts electronically, including certification o»»»
Spy suspect detained for illegal entry
A 36-year-old Georgian national arrested on suspicion of spying on a US naval base on the island of Crete is being held on charges of illegal stay in the country, while authorities await for evidence from Greece’s intelligence agency EYP to detain him over the main accusation. EYP is expected to se»»»
Patriarch: Bulgaria's Freedom Marks Efforts, Aspirations, Self-Sacrifice of Thousands of Bulgarians during Five Centuries of Ottoman Rule
Bulgaria’s freedom, which dawned on March 3, 1878, marks the efforts, aspirations and self-sacrifice of thousands of Bulgarians during the five centuries of Ottoman rule, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told BTA. He led a thanksgiving prayer service for the Liberation of Bulgar»»»
Despite Keeping its Distance, Syria Still Feels the Fallout of the Iran War
Syria’s efforts to remain largely outside the direct line of fire in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have not spared it the consequences rippling across the region. Missile debris has fallen on scattered parts of the country, gas and electricity shorta»»»
Israel Orders Troops to Seize New Positions in Lebanon
Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized Israeli forces to advance and take contr»»»
Kuwait firms win more business but struggle to keep pace
Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»
Parkonic announces new paid parking at neighbourhood mall
Dubai: Parkonic has activated paid parking at The Ribbon Mall in Al Hebiah First, Dubai Motor City. Visitors can park free for the first two hours, after which charges apply at Dh10 per hour. The rollout adds to Parkonic’s growing network across the city. The company recently introduced paid parkin»»»
Government Communications Office issues fact check on reports shared online
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has shared another fact check report debunking false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a infograph, GCO picked two false piece of misinformation being widely shared online. It stated that r»»»
Philippine crisis alert levels: What overseas Filipinos need to know
Dubai: Amid the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stepped up coordination with its foreign posts across the Middle East to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The DFA has noted that its embassies and consulates in the region»»»
Construction Ministry conducts rotation of department heads - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted a personnel rotation at the department head level. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Ministry of Con»»»
MECh Leader Vassilev: Liberation Day Marks the Triumph of Bulgarian National Consciousness
"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vassilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to reme»»»
Drones hit U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia; non-emergency staff ordered out of Bahrain, Kuwait - UPI.com
March 3 (UPI) -- Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacuate Bahrain and Kuwait amid Tehran's continued retaliation strikes targeting U.S. assets and Israe»»»
UAE flight disruptions: A hotel in Dubai is promising free stay for stranded travellers
Dubai: UAE travellers facing unexpected flight delays can now get temporary support in Dubai. Palazzo Versace Dubai has announced it is offering a complimentary stay, including breakfast, to stranded travellers. This is subject to availability and confirmation of travel status. The move comes as fl»»»
Demand Remained Strong in Saudi Arabia's Non-oil Business in February, PMI Shows
Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector slowed slightly in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, although demand remained strong. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to a reading of 56.1 in February from January's 56.3, but remained well »»»
Seoul shares plummet over 7 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won sharply down - UPI.com
This photo taken on Tuesday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 7 percent to close below the 5,800-point mark. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plunged more than 7 percent Tuesday to close below the 5,800-point mark as i»»»
Gov't to secure oil supplies from outside Middle East amid de facto closure of Hormuz strait - UPI.com
First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il (C) and Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina (R) attend an emergency government meeting on the Iran crisis held at the government complex in Seoul Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the »»»
Markets react cautiously to Middle East conflict, biggest risk seen in Hormuz disruption – Ebury analysis
Financial markets are entering a risk-off phase following the US and Israeli bombardments of Iran, although the immediate impact appears contained, according to an analysis by global financial services firm Ebury. Although the timing and scale of the US-Israeli military action against Iran took man»»»
American University in Dubai continues distance learning amid Iran aggression on UAE
Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) is continuing distance learning, while universities across the UAE are stepping up mental health and counselling support for students and staff amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the UAE. AUD confirmed to Gulf News that classes are being delivered v»»»
President Iotova: Bulgaria Earned Its Freedom Through Struggle, Calls for Unity and Peace
Bulgaria earned its freedom and fought for it, President Iliana Iotova said in an interview on the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, for Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), published on the national broadcaster’s website. According to her, the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) marked the end of a histor»»»
Qatar LNG Halt Won't Immediately Affect Japan's Energy Supply, Minister Says
Qatar's LNG production halt due to Iranian strikes will not immediately affect Japan's energy supply, and if there is any impact, Japan could tap the spot market or utilities could buy from each other, Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Akazawa told a regular press conference that Qatar»»»
A Look at Some of the Contenders to Be Iran’s Supreme Leader After the Killing of Khamenei
Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise US and Israeli bombardment. It's only the second time since the 1979 revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from ha»»»
UAE airports, airlines issue urgent advisory for UAE travellers on special flights
Dubai: Limited flight operations are gradually resuming at UAE airports, with the US-Israel war on Iran and the ensuing backlash entering its fourth day. However, authorities and airlines are urging passengers not to travel unless they have received direct confirmation from their airline. Access to»»»
Israeli strike hit Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV office in south Beirut
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for dozens of locations in Lebanon on Tuesday, including warning residents in two southern Beirut neighborhoods to stay away from several buildings ahead of an imminent operation. "Urgent warning to the residents of Lebanon, specifically in the vill»»»
Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor strikes off Sumatra island
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»»»
Serial copper cable theft suspect arrested in Thessaloniki
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»»»
Video: US Embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones
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»»»
Israeli troops advance in south Lebanon
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 »»»