France has withdrawn its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier from the upcoming NATO exercise Cold Response and is instead deploying it to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Rather than operating with NATO forces in the Norwegian Sea, the carrier strike group will reposition sou»»»

Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry Wednesday hosted a high-level meeting of the country’s security services, in response to a recent ballistic missile launch by Iran toward Turkey that was intercepted by NATO air defence, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said. While Prime Minister Andrey Gurov is expecte»»»

Police in northwestern Athens have broken a gang of underage youths that allegedly carried out a string of violent robberies on motorists in the depressed Aharnes suburb, officials said Wednesday. Nine suspects were arrested during a series of raids Monday, and warrants have been issued against ano»»»

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has held a phone conversation with her Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, the Bulgarian Ministry’s press centre said on Wednesday. Neynsky expressed her deep solidarity with Oman and highlight»»»

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. No casualties were reported, according to The AP news. The tanker was under Western sanctio»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released a new poem written and recited by him, praising the leadership of President UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlighting his strength of c»»»

The High Court in Dublin has ordered for the mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. Enoch Burke, a teacher from County Mayo, has been in a long-running legal battle for defying court orders to stay away from his former workplace after he refused to»»»

Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by air defence systems. A»»»

Israeli forces have moved deeper into southern Lebanon and seized additional positions for the first time since the 2024 ceasefire with the aim of targeting Hezbollah. The move marks a broader expansion of Israel’s military campaign across the region. Israel carried out airstrikes on Lebanon in ret»»»

The CIA is working on arming Kurdish forces hostile to the Iranian government to support the US-Israeli regime-change war against Tehran, CNN has reported. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called for a popular uprising after launching strikes against Iran»»»

"No to war" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stop trading with Spain over its refusal to support his miltary campaign against Iran or allow U.S. forces to fly missions out of two joint-Spanish-U.S. air bases. File photo by Borja Puig De »»»

“In every war, destroying a launcher is a very popular claim because it implies that the Israelis have reduced future attacks. This is a domestic and international message that ‘we have achieved the main objectives of the military campaign’,” says Elijah Magnier, a prolific journalist and war repor»»»

Dubai: QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments after suspending production at key facilities following a drone attack on the country’s energy infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The state-owned energy giant said it ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality confirmed that all its services continue to be delivered efficiently through approved digital channels, with operations running as usual without interruption. In a post on its official X platform on Wednesday, the ministry said services are provided through»»»

A man has been arrested in Piraeus for allegedly using hidden surveillance cameras to record videos of women – including minors – using the toilets of a coffee-bar, police said Wednesday. The 53-year-old suspect was arrested Monday following a tip-off, and faces charges including child pornography »»»

The first plane carrying 180 Bulgarians from Dubai landed at Varna Airport on Wednesday. It was part of a series of special flights organized to return Bulgarian citizens from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman on March 4-5, who are stranded there due to the conflict in the Middle East. /NF/»»»

The Yes, Bulgaria political party proposed in a video published on Facebook on Wednesday that Bulgaria, together with Romania, request consultations under Article 4 of the NATO Treaty. The party's co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev specified that this does not mean military intervention, but Bulgaria and Roma»»»

A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, as more nations were sucked into the Middle East war. The US submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean during an attack called "quiet death", Defense Secretary Pete Hegs»»»

Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by air defence systems. A»»»

Doha The Government Communications Office (GCO) has announced the launch of its official channel on WhatsApp, marking a new step in strengthening direct communication with the public. The GCO said the new WhatsApp channel will serve as an additional platform to share verified news, official stateme»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The State Department is scrambling to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East as war continues. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The State»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, said on Wednesday it had extended the suspension of its flights to a number of destinations, including Amman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and Peshawar, as current conditions persist. In a statement issued on Mar 4 , the airline sai»»»

The Israeli military has told civilians living in a large swathe of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately and move north of the Litani River because of intended military action against Hezbollah. The sweeping orders came as hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group continued »»»

Speaking at a news briefing here on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said that the Foreign Ministry’s crisis headquarters set up over the Middle East situation was operating around the clock. The crisis headquarters' news briefing addressed the escalation of the security situat»»»

In the wake of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted. Around 300 tankers are now stuck, halting global oil and LNG supply flows. Countries like Japan, South Korea, and India rely heavily on this route, with Japan de»»»

Dubai: Only a small number of airlines are operating special or limited flights out of the UAE, as most scheduled services remain suspended due to regional airspace closures. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here fo»»»

The Israeli military said anti-tank fire in south Lebanon injured two of its soldiers on Wednesday, after Hezbollah said it had struck two Israeli military vehicles. "Earlier today (Wednesday), two IDF (Israeli army) soldiers were moderately injured as a result of an anti-tank fire toward IDF troop»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s toll-road operator Salik reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply as traffic volumes increased and pricing reforms boosted income. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said revenue rose 35.1% year-on-year »»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – The convened, on Wednesday, to assess urgent safety concerns, including a building in Ksar Saïd damaged by a gas leak explosion and the fences of several educational institutions in need of immediate attention. The condition...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the decisive role of Qatar Armed Forces, under the leader»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has launched its official WhatsApp channel to enable the public to follow its latest updates and official information. The GCO urged the public to follow the channel by clicking Join The channel serves as an official verified source for dissem»»»

Police raided a series of cells in Komotini prison in northern Greece Wednesday and confiscated half a dozen mobile phones fitted with sim cards and chargers, officials said. Six inmates faced charges of smuggling banned mobile phones into prison following the targeted raids by the organized crime »»»

The Caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Angelina Boneva, has submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Andrey Gurov due to health reasons, the Ministry said on Wednesday. Until a new minister is appointed, the ministerial functions will be performed by the current Deputy »»»

A government aircraft is flying to Abu Dhabi, while another plane chartered by the Bulgarian government is heading to Dubai. The government plane has a capacity of 70 seats, and the aircraft bound for Dubai can carry 320 passengers, said Foreign Ministry's Situation Centre Directorate Director Iren»»»

The US defense chief on Wednesday dismissed China and Russia as non-factors in Washington's decision making when it comes to the war against Iran. "I don't have a message for them, and they're not really a factor here, and our issue is not with them," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a press con»»»

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirmed that all of its 31 health centers continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. It added that all scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or resch»»»

Hezbollah said Wednesday it had targeted an Israeli military base near Tel Aviv in central Israel and a naval base in Haifa in the north with swarms of attack drones. The announcements by the pro-Iran group came shortly after Israel activated air raid sirens following what it said were launches fro»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory for the UAE, warning residents and motorists of active northwesterly winds sweeping across the country on Wednesday evening. The conditions are expected to continue until late evening, bringing fresh to strong gusts capab»»»

Organized crime squad officers have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete for possession of thousands of illegal flares, police said Wednesday. Flares and other fireworks are illegally sold every year to be fired as part of traditional, albeit banned, Greek Orthodox celebrations on the eve»»»

The Formula of the caretaker government is to unite all citizens, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with journalist Konstantin Valkov, broadcast Wednesday morning. In what was his first interview, he took questions about the upcoming elections, the Middle East crisis, the U»»»

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) signed an agreement with the Estijabah Foundation for Humanitarian Aid and Relief to implement a project for strengthening the agricultural value chain for smallholders. The initiative targets approximately 2,300 Yemeni families—rep»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (@ctbeardsleyzoo) March 3 (UPI) -- A Connecticut zoo announced the birth of a female black-handed spider monkey -- and officials are asking the public to help name her. The Beardsley Zoo said the baby was born Dec. 18 to mothe»»»

A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch-tall. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 3 (UPI) -- A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- a»»»

Yoo Yong-won of the People Power Party speaks at the National Assembly Communication Center in Seoul on March 3 about the results of his visit to Ukraine related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo by Yonhap News Agency March 3 (Asia Today) -- Yoo Yong-won of the conservative People Power Party said M»»»

Dubai: UAE passengers stranded abroad have begun returning home, according to UAE travel agents. To meet overwhelming demand for travel, agents said they have begun arranging charter services with UAE and regional airlines. Stay Informed with Gulf News: Download Our App for Trusted UAE News While m»»»

The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) warns that taking or sharing photos during sensitive times may unintentionally reveal information that could be exploited, such as geographic locations or individuals’ movements, potentially compromising public safety. The center also cautions against evo»»»

The Ministry of Interior has announced the dismissal of several top officials, including the heads of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, the General Directorate for National Police, and the General Directorate for Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Combating Terrorism. The outg»»»

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Hungary wants guarantees from Russia that it will not charge Budapest more for oil and gas, despite global prices jumping due to conflict in the Middle East, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin »»»