The Peninsula 8m

Qatar Interior Ministry announces extension of all entry visas for one month, waives fees

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire for a period of one month, subject to further extension in line with developments, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry confirm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts M-E output

Agencies New York Oil and gas prices surged on Monday as Israeli and US strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A ‌sustained rise in oil prices would endanger a global economi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

Longines Global Champions Tour season-opener postponed

Tribune News Network Doha The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) scheduled to take place from 4 to 7 March 2026 at Al Shaqab has been postponed in light of the current developments and evolving situation in the region. The Organizing Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour said that the safety and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

QRCS supports health care in Sudan’s River Nile State

Tribune News Network Doha The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has completed comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation works at the Jabalab Health Center in River Nile State, with a view to supporting healthcare services and ensuring the continuity of essential»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

PM discusses military escalation in region with Iraqi deputy PM, FM of Bosnia and Herzegovina

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Fuad Hussein, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konakovic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

Qatar receives more global solidarity

During the conversation, the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian aggression, condemned the attacks, and voiced Italy’s support for Qatar and its people during these exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for Italy’s solidarit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

HMC confirms full range of services operating across hospital network

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has confirmed that it continues to operate a full range of emergency and routine services across its hospital network. All outpatient clinics are running as scheduled. Patients who wish to reschedule an existing outpatient appointment can do»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

MoI urges public to stay indoors

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has emphasized the importance of remaining at home or in enclosed spaces to ensure public safety amid the current exceptional circumstances in the region. A ministry statement on X platform recommended staying indoors as an effective precautionary measure»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

Shura Council condemns Iranian attack on Qatar, lauds agencies’ handling of its consequences

QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian assault that has been targeting Qatar’s territory with ballistic missiles and drones since last Saturday. The Council co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9m

Muraikhi receives more solidarity calls to review regional developments

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Monday. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internationa»»»

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BBC 11m

Carney to push his middle power strategy during Australia visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will touch down on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia — the next stop on his Indo-Pacific tour aimed at shoring up investment in Canada and building new trade alliances. On the agenda is a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a leader with whom Carney shares much commo»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

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 HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz regar»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Trump's 4 objectives in Iran explained

US President Donald Trump has issued a statement from the White House outlining four clear objectives for the ongoing US military operation against Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026). It was Trump's first public statement since the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" on Saturday. Also In This Package Trump»»»

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Ya Libnan 35m

Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries sustained in US, Israeli attack, report – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The wife of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after her husband was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to Iranian state television. In a post on the social platform X Monday morning»»»

Kuna 48m

Kuwait bans food exports due to regional situation

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Osama Boodai issued a decision on Sunday, banning the export of all types of food commodities in order to protect consumers and enhance market stability.The decision stipulates the prohibition of exporting all types of food commodi»»»

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Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Ethiopian PM following Iran attacks

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmad Ali.During the call, Abiy stressed Ethiopia's strong condemnation and denunciation of the atrocious attack as a violation of Kuw»»»

Gulf News 1h

Trump mulls ground troops, cites 4 objectives: The latest on US-Iran war

President Donald Trump said US strikes were the "last, best chance" to stop Iran building a nuclear bomb, as the war raged through a third day and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Here are the latest developments: Iran 'will burn any ship' passing through HormuzA general in Iran's Revo»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Mauritania Pres.

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from Mauritanian President Mohammad Ould Cheikh El Ghazouan.During the call, the Mauritanian President reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people following the he»»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Libyan presidential council chief

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from the president of the Libyan Presidential Council Dr. Mohammad Al-Menfi.During the call, President Al-Menfi reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people in the »»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Swiss Pres.

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday evening received a call from Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, who condemned the heinous Iranian attack on Kuwait's territory.During the phone conversation, the Swiss President voiced h»»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Iraq's PM following Iran's attack

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammad Al-Sudani.During the call, Al-Sudani got reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people, stressing Iraq's strong condemnation and »»»

Kuna 1h

GCC envoys in Washington condemn Iranian strikes on member states

WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) - Ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to the United States expressed, in a statement sent to US Secretary State Marco Rubio on Sunday, their strongest condemnation of the recent Iranian missile attacks targeting GCC countries.The GCC Ambassadors stressed that Ir»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways says Feb 28 - March 10 passengers eligible for complimentary date changes, refund of unused value of ticket

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, in a statement, said that passengers with a confirmed booking with a travel date between February 28, 2026 and March 10, 2026 are eligible for complimentary date changes of up to 14 days from the original travel date, or a refund of the unused value of their ticket. The »»»

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Kuna 1h

Starmer allows US to use UK bases against Iranian missilesآ’ threat

LONDON, March 1 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that the US has asked permission to use British bases to target locations where Iranian missiles were stored and launched, indicated that it was granted.In a video posted on X, Starmer said, "The United States has requested permis»»»

UPI 1h

Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump awards retired Command Sgt. Maj Terry P. Richardson with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House Monday. In 1968, Richardson saved the lives of 85 soldiers. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- President Dona»»»

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BBC 1h

'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

When Will Bailey stepped off a plane in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was supposed to mark a new chapter in his life. The fitness influencer from the UK had made the trip with the intention of relocating his coaching business there and securing residency. But within 24 hours of h»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar reiterates strongest condemnation of Iranian attacks on its territory, affirms wars are breeding ground for all human rights violations

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its condemnation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks that targeted its territory, considering them a clear violation of its sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, and a clear breach of the rules of international law and the principles set fo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Interior Minister chairs Civil Defence Council meeting to discuss latest developments in current situation

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) – Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday as part of the ongoing follow-up to the latest developments in the current si»»»

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Kuna 2h

Kuwait PM visits Electricity Ministry's control center

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday paid an inspection tour of the national control center of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.Accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Electricity, W»»»

Kuna 2h

EU calls for maximum restraint amid rapid Mideast developments

BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday evening called for maximum restraint, protection of civilians and full respect of international law, including the principles of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law, considering the rapid developments in Iran and the»»»

Kuna 2h

Egypt's Pres. warns against impacts of closing Strait of Hormuz

CAIRO, March 1 (KUNA) -- Egypt's President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi affirmed on Sunday his country's rejection of any attack against any state, warding against the repercussions of shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and the continuation of this war.Al-Sisi made the statement during the Iftar (fast-break»»»

Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir, UN secretary-general discuss regional situation

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres. During the call, the UN Secretary-General condemned the recent attacks on the State of Qatar, describing them as a violation»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Tourism requests guests’ accommodation extended, additional costs covered

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism, in a circular issued to hotel establishment managers, requested the managers extend guests’ accommodation from February 28 until airport operations resume and the airspace reopens. Qatar Tourism explained in the circular that this move comes in light of the current circu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bahrain intercepts new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles

Manama: Bahrain National Communication Center announced that the Bahrain Defense Force's missile and air defense systems successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the total number of hostile attacks reaching 70 missiles and 5»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Tom Hanks’ son stranded in Colombia after traveling on Greek passport

Chet Hanks, the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, remains stranded in Colombia after encountering travel complications while attempting to return to the United States on his Greek passport. Hanks, 35, who holds Greek citizenship through his mother’s heritage, opted to travel using his Greek »»»

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UPI 2h

Daily Mail editor denies using PI for info for Prince Harry story - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice for the first day of the trial against Associated Newspapers Ltd. in London on January 19. Harry gave his evidence, and the case itself is expected to last nine weeks. Other claimants include Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost. »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir receives phone call from UN Secretary-General

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE António Guterres. During the call, the UN Secretary-General condemned the recent attacks on the State of Qatar, describing them as a violation of the country»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US embassy in Jordan temporarily evacuated amid tensions

Dubai: The US Embassy in Jordan has been temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional tensions, according to a security alert issued by the US State Department’s Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme (STEP). Registered users of the programme received an email notificatio»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives call from Bosnian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Elmedin Konakovic. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalat»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar University extends remote work from Tuesday until further notice

Doha: Qatar University announced the extension of remote work starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice, according to an official statement. The university said the decision follows updates issued by the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers and applies to academic and adminis»»»

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BBC 3h

What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?

The US and Israel have said they have air superiority over parts of Iran, allowing their jets to strike targets at will. They have also displayed a kind of intelligence superiority, a dominance which has allowed them to find and kill multiple Iranian leaders. But what is the strategy behind this? O»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Drone hits fuel tank terminal in Abu Dhabi, situation contained: Al Jazeera 

Doha, Qatar: A drone has struck a fuel tank terminal in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, causing a fire although operations have not been impacted, according to Al Jazeera report. “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded today to a fire resulting from the targeting of a Musaffah fuel tank terminal by a »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Lebanese state bans Hezbollah military activities amid Israeli attacks

Lebanon's government on Monday took the unprecedented step of banning Hezbollah's military and security activity, prompting the Iran-backed group to lash out at the decision. Hezbollah is represented in both the government and parliament, and the move came hours after it announced it had launched r»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kahramaa announces temporary closure of Al-Hilal Customer Services Centre ‘until further notice’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) announced on Monday the temporary closure of its Customer Services Center at Al Hilal Branch, effective from Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice, in line with national safety guidelines and to ensure the safety of cust»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Man sentenced after escaping guarded ward in Thessaloniki hospital

A man who escaped from a guarded hospital ward in Thessaloniki on Clean Monday was sentenced to six months in prison by a local court, authorities said. The 47-year-old had been detained under a warrant after allegedly violating restrictive conditions tied to a previous release. He had been serving»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Labour Ministry extends remote work recommendation from Tuesday ‘until further notice’

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) announced that, in light of current circumstances and in the interest of safeguarding public wellbeing and ensuring stable business operations, and in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, it recommends that private-sector entities contin»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

MoI advisory outlines precautionary measures while staying indoors

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has stressed the importance of remaining indoors during exceptional circumstances as a key precautionary measure to safeguard public safety and reduce potential risks. In guidelines shared on its official X platform, the Ministry stated that staying at ho»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

QCB extends remote work policy across all financial institutions from Tuesday 'until further notice'

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that it had decided to implement a remote work policy across all financial institutions operating in the State of Qatar on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, until further notice. QCB added that the financial institutions shall determine the employees whose j»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Watch: UAE President, Minister of Defence visit Dubai Mall 

Dubai: Visitors to Dubai Mall were in for a surprise on Monday evening as UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the world’s largest shopping destination, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy P»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

HMC confirms full range of services operating across its hospital network

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that it continues to operate a full range of emergency and routine services across its hospital network. The Corporation said that all outpatient clinics are running as scheduled, adding that patients who wish to reschedule an existing outpatient appo»»»

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