Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»
Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released
Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»
Philippines urges ASEAN synergy to bolster energy security amid Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (KUNA) -- Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday emphasized the vital necessity of regional coordination through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to mitigate repercussions on energy security and market stability following the military escalation i»»»
Statement by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to inaccurate reporting by Bloomberg
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically has rejected the false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) advanced defensive capabilities. These assertions are unfounded and misrepresent the UAE’s high level of preparedness, technological»»»
Nato, Canada step up support for US vs Iran, Trump hailed as 'leader of the free world'
Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) and Canada have stepped up support for the US military action in Iran. On Monday, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's emphatic endorsement of President Donald Trump's military operation against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The Nato pac»»»
UK: suspected drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus
LONDON, March 2 (KUNA) -- A Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" late Sunday, with no any casualties reported, said the UK Ministry of Defense.In a statement, the ministry revealed, "Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base h»»»
House committee releases Clinton deposition videos - UPI.com
A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»
Catastrophic miscalculation: How Iran widened its own war
It is well known that Iran’s exposure to US-Israeli attacks did not come as a surprise to anyone — neither to the Iranian regime itself nor to observers and experts. Indeed, it can be argued that this war was preceded by signs and indicators that all but revealed its timing, trajectory, and objecti»»»
Hezbollah intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel said Monday that the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence arm was killed in an overnight strike and said it would ban the group’s military activities, hours after the Iran-backed organization fired rockets and drones at Israel, leading to major retaliatory strikes overnight and throughout»»»
Kuwait Air Defense intercepts drones near Rumaithiya, Salwa neighborhoods
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) - The Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Mansouri, confirmed on Monday that Kuwaiti Air Defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of hostile drones approaching the country via maritime routes near the Rumaithiya and Salwa areas in the »»»
Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»
Interior Ministry dismisses reports of attacks on residential towers as "baseless"
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior on Monday categorically denied circulating reports alleging that residential towers in the southern region of the country had been targeted by attacks, describing the claims as "entirely groundless." In a televised interview with the offici»»»
Qatar intercepts, neutralizes two ballistic missiles: Defence Ministry
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that, through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully continued to intercept and neutralize two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. »»»
Defence ministry successfully intercepts and neutralises two ballistic missiles targeting several areas in the country
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted and neutralised two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country. The Ministry affir»»»
Lebanese PM: no party allowed to drag Lebanon into new conflict
BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Monday that the state will not permit any party to drag the country into "new adventures" that jeopardize national security.In a statement posted on his official account on the X platform, Prime Minister Salam characterized»»»
Qatar extends condolences to Kuwait on martyrdom of two armed forces members
DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly State of Kuwait, its government and people, on the martyrdom of two members of its armed forces while performing their national duties. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time
British Columbia will adopt year-round daylight saving time, the western Canadian province has announced. The coming one-hour clock change on 8 March 2026 will be the last one for the province, meaning the next time change scheduled for 1 November will be eliminated as British Columbia (BC) transit»»»
The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli occupation army targets the Al-Manar TV building in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburbs 03-03-2026 01:34 AM Latest News U»»»
UAE air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems had intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles early on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said: “The UAE’s air defences are currently dealing with a barrage of ballis»»»
Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michael Waltz regar»»»
Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighbourliness
VIENNA: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighborliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter of th»»»
Massive Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, triggering mass exodus
BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation forces carried out massive airstrikes early on Monday, on the southern suburbs of Beirut and the southern governorate, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes searching for safe havens.No official casualty figures were reported so far.The strikes»»»
Trump: US intends to continue assault on Iran for four to five weeks
WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military intends to maintain combat operations against Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary.In a phone interview with the New York Times, President Trump insisted the Pentagon retained plenty of forces, missiles and»»»
Flood risk to accompany rounds of severe weather in central U.S. through Sunday - UPI.com
Much-needed rain drenching large parts of the central United States over the next week will bring relief to areas that have struggled with drought since autumn. However, the beneficial rain may also trigger flooding in some communities. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms will unfold as a ser»»»
Oil shipping, insurance costs spike as Hormuz tensions test UAE trade routes
Dubai: Oil freight rates are surging and maritime traffic is stalling around the Strait of Hormuz, putting the UAE at the center of a rapidly escalating disruption to global energy and trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»
Should Indian expats in UAE register with Embassy?
Abu Dhabi: A WhatsApp message urging Indian expats in the UAE to register their details with the Indian Embassy has gone viral, sparking widespread confusion among the expat community amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran war that has led to unprecedented situation in the country. The message, titled »»»