UK Defense Secretary John Healey said Sunday that "few people will mourn" Ali Khamenei, in the British government's first public response to the Iranian supreme leader's death in US-Israeli strikes. "Iran and the regime he's led for so long, it's a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and spo»»»

Tunis, March 1 (TAP) - Locally dense mist is expected in the morning, followed by passing clouds across the country.Winds will blow from the east, remaining light to moderate and becoming relatively stronger toward the end of the day, especially...»»»

The defence secretary has said protecting UK bases and civilians in the Middle East from "indiscriminate attacks" by Iran was his priority. John Healey told the BBC that "no-one will mourn" the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of US and Israeli air str»»»

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

Manama, Bahrain: The Bahrain National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force have successfully intercepted and destroyed Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Centre stated that the Bahrain»»»

Paris, March 1 (SANA) Two major global shipping companies have suspended operations in the Gulf as military exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify, raising concerns over disruptions to global trade and energy supplies. French shipping group CMA CGM told vessels in the Gulf t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye. At the beginning of the call, the Turkish President expressed his reassurance about the situation in the State of Qatar follow»»»

ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defenses, resulting in fragments striking the facade of a building at Etihad Towers.The incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her »»»

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea during an overnight operation, A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari Armed Forces fighter jets, along with its air defense systems, successfully intercepted aerial attacks involving drones and missiles launched by Iran towards the country's airspace. The Ministry explained in a statement that early warning a»»»

DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- UAE authorities announced on Sunday that debris from drones fell in the yards of two houses in Dubai after they were intercepted by air defense systems, resulting in two injuries, who received the necessary medical treatment.The Dubai Government Media Office stated that the»»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Relevant officials in Abu Dhabi are addressing an incident concerning debris that fell from a drone after it was intercepted by air defense systems, landing on the façade of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers. This incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her child, along wi»»»

The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems responded with high efficiency and full operational readiness to a fresh wave of hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, successfully intercepting and destr»»»

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets were scrambled twice this week to intercept Russian military aircraft flying near Norway’s northern border. The Armed Forces said it scrambled two F-35s for NATO to identify two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew west over the Barents Sea on February 27. The Rus»»»

One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed a drone targeting Zayed International Airport (AUH) was inter»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov published information on his Facebook profile to assist Bulgarians in the Middle East region. The Council of Ministers published the same information in a press release earlier on Sunday. "I know that many Bulgarians in the Middle East are currently at the epic»»»

A blast at an explosives factory killed at least 17 people and injured 18 others on Sunday, officials in the western Indian state of Maharashtra said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was "deeply distressing" and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors. Maharashtra state chief minis»»»

Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the latest regional developments and security updates with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud.A statement by Qatar Ministry of Defense on Sunday said»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident after debris from a drone, brought down by air defence systems, struck the facade of a building at Etihad Towers. A woman and her child suffered minor injuries, while only limited damage to the property was reported. Also Read: US, Is»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, in a social media post, stressed on the importance of avoiding gatherings or heading to incident sites to ensure the smooth movement of ambulance vehicles, Civil Defense units, and security patrols, enabling them to perform their duties efficiently and effecti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that due to the high level of readiness, security vigilance, and joint coordination among the relevant authorities, it has successfully continued to intercept a total of 18 ballistic missiles that targeted several areas across the»»»

Dubai: An Omani commercial port in Duqm was targeted by two drones, according to a security source, in an incident that left one expatriate worker injured. The source said one drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation unit, while debris from the second fell near fuel storage tanks without causin»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Central Board of Secondary Education clarified in a circular that the class 10 and class 12 board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in the Middle East have been postponed. The new dates shall be announced at a later time. Meanwhile, it added that the board will review the situatio»»»

Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day ea»»»

On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. 1 of 7 | On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) -- On this date in h»»»

Israel was hit by a barrage of missiles on the morning of March 1, with alerts sounding across Jerusalem, central, and southern regions. This comes after the IRGC swore revenge following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint Israel-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. »»»

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»

In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that a limited fire broke out in the Industrial Area as a result of falling debris.In a statement posted on its official account on the platform X, the Ministry said that Civil Defense teams are responding to a minor fire in t»»»

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call Sunday, from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who expressed reassurance regarding the State of Kuwait, its leadership and people following the Iranian attack on its territory.President Aoun»»»

An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»

As of February 27, 2026, the withdrawal of leva banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is proceeding under the established legal framework and operational plans, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) reported. By the reporting date, 3.9 billion leva in cash remain outside the BNB’s va»»»

Ali Khamenei had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989, when he succeeded Khomeini as supreme leader. Here is a look at his life in key dates: - July 17, 1939: Khamenei is born in the shrine city of Mashhad to parents from Iran's Azeri minority. - 1957: Meets K»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s competent authorities have announced that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes in the emirate, resulting in two injuries. According to a statement by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the injured individuals have received the necessary medical care. »»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) bosses postponed on Sunday first-leg knockout matches to be played by clubs in the Middle East this week, after the United States and Israel's strikes on Iran. The decision to reschedule matches involved all three of the AFC's main club com»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, Qatar’s specialist women’s and children’s hospital and a member of Qatar Foundation, has highlighted the real-world impact of precision medicine on a six year old patient with a rare genetic condition. Released to mark Rare Disease Day, the case shows how genomic resear»»»

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held its 27th annual stamp and coin auction on Friday at its new headquarters in the Ministry of Culture. The auction featured 262 diverse items, including stamps, coins, covers, albums, and first editions. O»»»

Doha, Qatar: Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse g»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA). This initiative aims to provide vital support to children living with diabetes, further cem»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»

Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»

Doha: Flight operations at Qatar Airways remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In an operational update, the airline confirmed that services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. “Qatar Airwa»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced the presence of Civil defense personnel at the Industrial Area following a fire resulting from the fall of shrapnel after intercepting a missile. No life was lost and no injury was recorded. Earlier in the morning, there was an early alert warning»»»

On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate a traditional festival marking the onset of spring. They exchange special red-and-white charms, called martenitsa, wishing each other health and prosperity throughout the year. Called Baba Marta, or Granny Marta, as an embodiment of spring and commonly depicted as a»»»