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»»»

MUSCAT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi said on Sunday that diplomacy remains to be the way to resolve the US-Iranian conflict and that it would be in everyone's interest to resume talks as early as possible.In a post on X platform, the minister said the recent talks in Gen»»»

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e on Monday, the budget phone in its iPhone 17 line-up, with an upgraded camera, faster chips and MagSafe to more easily snap chargers and accessories onto the back of the phone. Photo courtesy of Apple March 2 (UPI) -- Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 17e, the budg»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Vienna The State of Qatar has stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighbourliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter o»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

RIYADH -- The foreign ministers, in a final statement, said they discussed the Iranian rocket and drone attacks on the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the State of Kuwait which started yesterday.They discussed the Iranian attacks on civilian facilities, service center and populated area»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Acting Deputy Chief for Civil Protection at Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) Brigadier General Omar Bouresli conducted on Sunday an inspection visit to Doha Port security point.The visit aimed to review all preparations and ensure the readiness of the force participating in securin»»»

BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- European Commission (EC) Chief Ursula Von der Leyen on Sunday discussed key regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to support stability at both the regional and global levels.The discussions took place during a phone call described by von der Leyen a»»»

AMMAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the charge dآ’affaires of the Iranian embassy in Amman on Sunday and delivered a strongly worded protest message to his government over attacks on Jordanian territory and other Arab countries.In a press statement, the ministry's spoke»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the council meeting on Monday, as part of the ongoing monitoring of current developments. The council listened to a num»»»

DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Club Champions League semi-finals were adjourned until further notice, the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) said on Sunday.In a statement, the federation added that the move came in light of these current conditions and security developments in the region, »»»

RIYADH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council countries will take all necessary measures to safeguard their security, stability and territorial integrity including the right to retaliate against "unjustified" Iranian aggression, top diplomats of six-nation GCC said.Foreign Ministers of Kuwait,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump condemned during a phone call Sunday with the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Iranian aggression that targeted Bahraini territories.He affirmed the US support and solidarity with Bahrain and its readiness to provide all forms of assi»»»

A crew member has been killed in an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, local media reported on Monday, citing the Defense Ministry. The vessel is the third to be targeted in the region since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Massive bombing strikes on Iran began on Saturday, k»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RT Arabic has evacuated its office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, after a nearby airstrike, the channel reported on Monday. There were no immediate reports of casualties among its staff. Branch chief Hami Hamedi has shared several videos showing a building which he said had just been destroyed nex»»»

Washington is interested in striking a peace deal with Russia rather than escalating the Ukraine conflict, political scientist Alexander Asafov, member of the Russian Association of Political Consultants, tells Sputnik. Russia has already presented its own proposals: the objectives of the special m»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s General Staff of the Armed Forces on Monday announced the death of Staff Sergeant Waleed Majeed Suleiman, a member of the Kuwaiti Army’s naval force, who was killed in the line of duty while carrying out national military tasks. In a statement, the General Staff said the soldier had»»»

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»»»

The US is very shrewd and focused on making a deal, Bureau of Military-Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik while commenting on the US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine. "The only area where one can currently engage with the Americans is the question of the economic benefits—or lack»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Doha Qatar's Ministry of Interior 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 to reduce»»»

“It must be understood that Iran is not Venezuela, Iran is not Israel,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on the risks Tehran faces negotiating with Washington, given that the US and Israel have attacked twice in the middle of negotiations in le»»»

Argentinian President Javier Milei reacts during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires, on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 2 (UPI) -- Argentine President Jav»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (CGB) announced that, in follow-up to the statement issued regarding remote work, it has been decided to extend the implementation of the remote work system for all employees in all ministries, other government agencies, public author»»»