Sputnik 6m

IRGC Claims Strike on Netanyahu’s Office

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a strike targeting the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this morning. According to the IRGC statement, the site was hit during ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The group did not pro»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Amir receives telephone call from Maldives President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives. At the beginning of the call, the President of the Maldives inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian att»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Interior ministry calls for people to stay away from any strange or unknown objects

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior urged the public to avoid approaching or tampering with any strange or unidentified objects and to report them immediately by calling 999. In a post on its X platform, the Ministry emphasized that adhering to these instructions enhances public safety and facilitates t»»»

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Kuna 17m

Israeli occupation strikes Beirut's southern suburbs, continues raids in S.Lebanon

BEIRUT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's National News Agency reported Monday that Israeli occupation warplanes carried out an airstrike near Al-Raya Stadium in Beirut's southern suburbs.Israeli occupation aircraft continued raids on several towns in southern Lebanon, while drones were observed over vil»»»

BBC 23m

More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East

A total of 102,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the UK government, as Iranian strikes continue across the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC there were an estimated 300,000 British citizens in Gulf countries, where much of the airspace is closed. »»»

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MIA 23m

Thessaloniki – Skopje pipeline to be restarted after 13-year pause

Skopje, 24 February 2026 (MIA) - A pipeline set to transport diesel fuel from the refinery in Thessaloniki to the “Okta” refinery in Skopje is being restarted after 13 years. The Ministry of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources said Tuesday all necessary checks of the functionality of the system h»»»

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Gulf News 24m

ECSSR to host ‘UAE Education Forum 2026’ in April

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) has announced that it will host the “UAE Education Forum 2026” on April 7, in partnership with several educational institutions. The forum will highlight key developments and opportunities in the UAE’s education sector, offer»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Education Ministry of Kyrgyzstan to revise school holiday schedule for next year - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic will revise the school holiday schedule for the next school year. Deputy Minister Nadira Dzhusupbekova announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs »»»

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Gulf News 27m

Amy Virk opens up about family in Dubai, praises UAE government’s tireless efforts

Dubai: Punjabi singer and actor Amy Virk has shared an emotional message regarding the safety of his family currently in the United Arab Emirates amid regional tensions. His wife and six-year-old daughter are in Dubai, and the singer revealed the personal toll the situation has taken on him. In a h»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

MSF Says 26 Staff Missing from South Sudan Violence

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Monday that 26 of its staff were "unaccounted for" after a surge in violence in South Sudan in recent weeks. "Twenty-six of the 291 MSF colleagues working in Lankien and Pieri remain unaccounted for following the recent violence, and we have lost contact with them»»»

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RT 29m

US military suffered 200 casualties in retaliatory strikes – Tehran

The US has suffered 200 casualties in Iranian retaliatory strikes on bases across the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed. Backed by the US, Israel launched what was described as a preemptive operation against Iranian military and nuclear-related targets in the ear»»»

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Business-review 30m

Realworld Systems launches AI-powered service assurance & IT Ops platform Rad1x

Realworld Systems, a global provider of automation and software integration solutions for critical infrastructures and part of the Dutch Realworld Group, has announced the official launch of its Rad1x platform at Mobile World Congress 2026, the leading global event dedicated to the telecom and mobi»»»

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UPI 31m

Israeli military attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon - UPI.com

A damaged apartment in a building following an Israeli airstrike in Al Jamous, in Dahieh, southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war w»»»

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Gulf News 36m

How NCEMA is monitoring the current situation in the UAE

National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has reaffirmed that monitoring efforts remain ongoing as part of nationwide precautionary measures aimed at protecting the community and ensuring the highest levels of preparedness. The authority confirmed that all response system»»»

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Gulf News 36m

UAE: Debris falls on Abu Dhabi warehouse, Mussafah facility after drone interception

Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to reports of debris falling on a warehouse in ICAD and a commercial facility in the Mussafah area, following the successful interception of drones by air defence systems. Also Read: UAE continues to monitor situation, ensuring public safetyStay updated: Get the»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Qatar Meteorology observes light rain in some northern areas

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department reported that some northern areas of the country are receiving light rain. The department has issued a marine warning of strong winds and high seas, as thundery rain is forecast during the night. Wave heights will range from 3 to 5ft, rising to up to 8f»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Iran war widens: Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah join the conflict - What to know

DUBAI: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel expanded sharply on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah as airstrikes intensified, regional oil infrastructure came under attack and casualties mounted across multiple countries. Iran and allied militias launched miss»»»

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Kuna 42m

Saudi authorities: Some operational units suspended at Ras Tanura, no impact on supplies

RIYADH, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that certain operational units at the Ras Tanura oil refinery have been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure, without affecting petroleum and petroleum product supplies to local markets.According to the Saudi Press Agency »»»

Gulf News 48m

Lindsay Lohan sends heartfelt message from Dubai during ongoing regional crisis

Dubai: Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan posted a message on Instagram from Dubai, where she has lived since 2015. “Praying for peace. Stay safe everyone. God bless us all” she wrote on her story posted on March 1. Lindsay moved to Dubai in 2015 and got married to Shammas in 2022, and the couple welc»»»

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Kuna 54m

Minor fire at Doha West power, water station contained, no injuries reported

KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Engineer Fatma Abbas Jawhar Hayat, stated that during the interception of a drone, a fragment struck a fuel tank at the Doha West power and water station, causing a limited fire.The sta»»»

Gulf News 1h

How an Emirati man in Fujairah is feeding hundreds during Ramadan

Fujairah: In the Mirbah area of Fujairah, Ali Al Kaabi has turned a personal act of charity into a cherished Ramadan tradition — one that reflects generosity, community unity and the preservation of Emirati heritage. Despite the difficult period the country witnessed during recent conflict conditio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Riyadh's King Fahd stadium to host 2027 Asian Cup final

Kuala Lumpur: Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia was awarded the World Cup but first will host the Asian»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump: War on Iran could last four weeks

Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he envisages a four-week military operation against Iran, where American and Israeli strikes have killed the country’s supreme leader and crippled its defence capabilities. “It’s always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or s»»»

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Sana 1h

Cyprus president says British military base hit by Iranian drone

Nicosia, March 2 (SANA) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri was struck overnight by an Iranian-made Shahed drone, causing minor material damage. In a statement reported by Reuters, Christodoulides said Cyprus was not involved in any mil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE court orders global search engine to remove offensive video

Dubai: The UAE judiciary has strengthened protections for privacy and human dignity in the digital age, ruling that global technology platforms must follow local court decisions - even if their operations extend beyond national borders. In a landmark case, a UAE court ordered a major international »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Defense Minister Says Lebanon's Hezbollah Chief is Now 'Target for Elimination'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said ‌on ‌Monday that ‌Hezbollah ⁠chief Naim Qassem ⁠was now a "target for ⁠elimination", after ‌the ‌Iran-aligned militant group ‌fired ‌at Israel in ‌retaliation for the killing ⁠of ⁠Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. On Sunday, Qassem said in a statement: “W»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstanis stranded in UAE: We are left to ourselves, money running out - | 24.KG

«We are receiving no real help from the consulate; we are left to manage on our own. We don’t know what we will do when our money runs out,» Erkingul Sharshenbekova, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan stranded in the emirate of Ajman (UAE) due to Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and the closure of airspace in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

If Hormuz is disrupted, here is how it could affect fuel, food and your bills

Dubai: A narrow stretch of water between Iran and Oman has now become one of the most closely watched economic flashpoints in the world, with analysts warning that any sustained disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would ripple into fuel costs, transport expenses and everyday prices »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Dendias to hold daily meetings with military chiefs

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held a new meeting of top military officials Monday on developments ion the Middle East, the ministry said. A Defense Ministry statement said participants in the briefing “confirmed that the required protocols are fully in place, and that all necessary security measur»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»

Naharnet 1h

Iran army says targeted US Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait

Iran’s army said Monday it targeted US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait as well as vessels in the Indian ocean after the killing of the Islamic republic’s supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes. "Missile units of the army’s ground and naval forces operating from various locations targeted the U.»»»

Kuna 1h

China evacuates over 3,000 citizens from Iran amid US-Israeli strikes

BEIJING, March 2 (KUNA) -- China announced Monday the evacuation of more than 3,000 Chinese citizens from Iran following joint US-Israeli military strikes, deploying embassy and consulate teams to border crossings to provide assistance.One Chinese citizen was reported killed amid the ongoing milita»»»

Naharnet 1h

Salam calls rocket fire on Israel 'irresponsible and suspicious'

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned rocket fire launched at Israel on Monday, as the Israeli military launched a series of strikes across Lebanon in response. "Regardless of who is behind it, the rocket fire from southern Lebanon is an irresponsible and suspicious act that endangers Lebanon’s secu»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

Gulf News 1h

Ain Dubai suspended and Dubai Parks to be closed: UAE precautionary measures explained

Dubai: Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures in response to ongoing regional developments. Here is a straightforward breakdown of what is closed, what has changed, and what you need to do. Ain DubaiThe Ain Dubai observation wheel has been suspended for safety »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Kills 31 in Lebanon, Vows to Expand Strikes after Hezbollah Fire

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

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Sana 1h

Oil prices jump 7% as Gulf tensions disrupt shipping

Singapore, March 2 (SANA) Oil prices surged about 7% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in months, as escalating military tensions in the Gulf and damage to oil tankers disrupted shipping routes in one of the world’s key energy corridors. Brent crude rose to $82.37 a barrel, its highest level»»»

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Kuna 1h

Turkyie imposes temporary measures on cross-border travel with Iran

ISTANBUL, March 2 (KUNA) -- Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bulat announced Monday that Ankara has decided to impose temporary restrictions on daily passenger movement across border crossings with Iran.Bulat said in a statement that commercial truck movement will continue on a limited basis across the »»»

UPI 1h

Indiana Rep. Jim Baird's wife dies following January car crash - UPI.com

March 2 (UPI) -- Danise Baird, the wife of Republican Rep. Jim Baird, has died from complications of injuries she sustained in an early January car crash, according to a statement from the Indiana congressman's office. Jim and Danise Baird were involved in a car crash on Jan. 5, hospitalizing both »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE 'built to withstand economic shocks', says UAE Minister amid US-Israel war on Iran

Dubai: The UAE is “resilient and built to withstand economic shocks”, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said in an interview with CNBC, after recent regional attacks. In a transcript of an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy on “Access Middle East”, shared with Gulf News, Abdulla Bin Touq »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: UAE flag flutters on students' screens as schools go online

Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Several US military aircraft crashes, all members safe: Kuwait MoD

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that several United States military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, confirming that all crew members survived the incident. In a statement, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that t»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan joins new Russian GOST standard for potato chips - | 24.KG

Russia is introducing a GOST standard for potato chips for the first time, effective April 1, 2026. Six post-Soviet countries, including Kyrgyzstan, have adopted the standard, the press service of Rosstandart reported. Potato chips are a widely popular snack, but until now there was no document est»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

British Sculptors Achieve Notable Victory in Global Ice Carving Competition

Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain's four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at »»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, March 2: Texas declares independence from Mexico - UPI.com

On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1 of 7 | On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Islamic Cultural Center holds Ramadan programmes in multiple languages

Doha, Qatar: The activities of the “Ahlan Ramadan” programme were launched under the organisation of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. The programme includes the organisation of the “Ramadan Forum,” which aims to introduce Islamic culture, as well as the “Ahlan Ramadan»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire

Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

China's Leaders Gather for Key Strategy Session as Challenges Grow

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

At Least 25 Killed at Pakistan's Pro-Iran Weekend Protests

The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday. Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to s»»»

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Actmedia 2h

BCR Group posts 3.3 billion lei in 2025 net profit

BCR (Banca Comerciala Romana/Romanian Comercial Bank) Group posted 3.32 billion lei (EUR 658 million) in 2025 net profit, up 20% year-on-year, the bank informs in a press release.'Our priority is to understand the changes our clients are going through and to support them with the expertise and solu»»»