Hezbollah says targeted 3 Israeli bases after strikes on Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon’s Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah has announced it targeted three Israeli military bases — including Ramat David Air Base and Meron Base in northern Israel — using drones and rocket fire in retaliation for recent Israeli strikes on its positions in Lebanon, including the sout»»»
US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US has urged its nationals to immediately leave most of the Middle East due to "serious safety risks", as the US-Israeli war against Iran widens. On Monday, the US State Department said Americans should "depart now via commercial means" from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West»»»
Give back this Ramadan: ‘Share the Joy, Give a Toy’ returns
Dubai: As the spirit of Ramadan gathers communities together across the UAE, Landmark Leisure has announced the revival of its much-loved campaign to spread happiness among children in need. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IA»»»
UAE schools and universities to continue distance learning amid Iranian aggression
Abu Dhabi: Students in the UAE schools and universities will continue to learn classes online amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the country, the UAE government clarified on Wednesday. The education process continues uninterrupted through the activation of remote learning systems, a top officia»»»
Iran: Funeral Held for Scores of Children Martyred in US-Israeli Attack on Minab School
Iran bid farewell to the victims of the deadly strike that targeted an elementary school in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan during the latest US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. Grieving families and mourners filled the streets on Tuesday morning carrying small coffins an»»»
Retail parks. What’s behind the success of this investment format?
By Wojciech Jurga, Managing Partner at Scallier The retail real estate boom currently observed in Poland is driven primarily by investments in retail parks. Over the last five years, retail parks have evolved from a market niche into the leading format within the retail sector, doubling their numbe»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has completed travel procedures for 30,913 passengers across the country’s airports, working in coordination with relevant authorities to manage the impact of temporary flight suspensions. The passengers were processe»»»
UAE opens safe air corridors: Airlines to operate 48 flights per hour, says Minister
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has opened safe air corridors in coordination with Gulf countries, with a current handling capacity of 48 flights per hour, as part of measures to ensure continuity of economic and tourism activity amid ongoing regional developments, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy»»»
flydubai partially resumes flights as limited services operate
Dubai: flydubai’s schedule has partially resumed on March 3, with limited flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airline said it is prioritising customers who are affected by the disruption. “This is an evolving situation, which we continue to monitor clo»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced that, in coordination with the relevant authorities across the country, it has successfully completed travel procedures—through the issuance of visas and the processing of travel transactions—for approximately 30,9»»»
Ajman issues new decree setting fees and deposits for rental dispute cases
Dubai: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has issued Emiri Decree No. (2) of 2026 regulating fees for lawsuits and applications submitted to the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre in the emirate. Under the decree, the centre will collect p»»»
Businessman Marouane Mabrouk sentenced to 14 years in prison for money laundering
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The Criminal Division specialised in Terrorist Crimes to the Tunis Court of First Instance on Monday sentenced businessman Marouane Mabrouk to 14 years in prison in a money laundering case, a judicial source told TAP on...»»»
HoR unofficial meeting rejects new import taxes and foreign exchange bureaux – calls for monitored unified budget
In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) rejected the newly introduced and controversial import taxes as invalid, declaring them null and void. The statement by the ga»»»
UK to send warship to defend base attacked by Iran in Cyprus, The Times reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UK to send warship to defend base attacked by Iran in Cyprus, The Times reports 03-03-2026 14:21 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resista»»»
Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
Washington: Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show»»»
Caretaker Defence Minister Reiterates Bulgaria Is Not Participating in Military Operations in Middle East
There is no change in the activities of the Bulgarian Air Force and in the presence of US forces in Bulgaria, as the country is not participating in operations related to the tension between Israel, the US, and Iran, said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov during a briefing at the Council »»»
Israel launches simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut, in pictures – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from Israeli air strikes in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, on March 3, 2026. © Hussein Malla, AP Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran. The»»»
Fuel prices rise
Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - The prices of gasoline fuels are set to rise by Mden 1 per liter as of Monday midnight, while the price of diesel fuels remains unchanged, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 74.5 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 wil»»»
Far from home, Indian students in UAE stay calm, feel safe and choose to remain together
Dubai: For a group of Indian students studying in the UAE right now, the past few days have been unlike anything they expected when they arrived here. Despite all of that, most of them want to stay. They feel safe. And they have no plans to leave. Ask any of them how they are coping, and the answer»»»
Parents urged to keep children home for Garangao: MOI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has emphasized the importance of parents ensuring that children do not go out to celebrate 'Garangao Night'. The Ministry urged citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and only go out in cases of absolute necessity. Garangao celebrations, which w»»»
We still have no idea where this war is heading
It is only day three of the new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours across the Gulf. The United Kingdom has dropped its refusal to allow the US to use its bases. The »»»
Iran conflict: Global oil, gas prices surge on supply disruption fears - UPI.com
A tanker anchored in the Persian Gulf off coast of Dubai, one of scores halted on either side of Strait of Hormuz after it was effectively closed due to threats against shipping made by the regime in Tehran that have sent global energy prices soaring. Photo by Stringer/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- The pric»»»
Israel army advance in south Lebanon, says creating buffer zone
Israeli forces advanced into a border area in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, a Lebanese army source told AFP, shortly after the Israeli defense minister instructed his troops to "take control of additional strategic positions in Lebanon". "Israeli ground forces advanced from Kfar Kila and the Khiam»»»
German Embassy in Kuwait closes amid regional escalation
Kuwait City, March 3 (SANA) The German Embassy in Kuwait announced Tuesday that it had closed to the public amid ongoing regional escalation. In a statement carried by the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida, the embassy said it has suspended public access since Sunday, adding that its visa section will re»»»
Dubai taxi and limousine ridership record impressive growth
Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine sectors recorded remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and passenger-centric mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that taxi ridership rose 4.2% to 209 million passengers, while the E-hail li»»»
Islamic Resistance announces striking Israeli occupation site Maayan Baroch in Upper Galilee, northern Palestine, with a missile barrage: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance announces striking Israeli occupation site Maayan Baroch in Upper Galilee, northern Palestine, with a missile barrage: s»»»
Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’
London: US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was “not like it used to be”, in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. “This was the most solid relationship of all»»»
Qatar cutting off world’s largest LNG production fuels gas disruptions in Europe
Dubai: European natural gas prices are surging after Qatar halted production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant following Iranian drone attacks, raising concerns over global supply security tied to Gulf exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Benchmark»»»
Trump dismisses negative polling on Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has dismissed polls indicating that a majority of Americans disapprove of his decision to attack Iran. A CNN poll suggests that 60% of Americans do not support the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only one in four Am»»»
UAE intercepts 186 ballistic missiles and 812 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is at the highest level of readiness and possesses the capabilities required to defend its territory regardless of how long the regional escalation continues, the Ministry of Defence said during a government media briefing on the latest developments. Brig. Staff Pilot Abdulnasir »»»
Trade between Romania and Germany rises 5.7% to EUR 42.6 billion in 2025
Trade in goods between Germany and Romania totalled EUR 42.6 billion last year, marking a 5.7% increase, the Romanian – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) announced on Tuesday. Romania thus maintained its 17th position among Germany’s trading partners. According to data sourced b»»»
Top 20 countries with biggest oil reserves: Where Iran ranks, crude oil to hit $120/barrel?
Beneath the immediate chaos of the US-Israel vs Iran war lies the deeper truth about oil's dual nature: abundant yet fragile. But which country holds the most fossil fuel reserves? Currently, proven reserves show Venezuela leading with 303 billion barrels, followed by Saudi Arabia (267 billion) and»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on U.S. Embassy in Riyadh
Riyadh, March 3 (SANA) Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned in the strongest terms an Iranian attack that targeted the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “The Kingdom confirmed that the Iranian attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh constituted a clear violation of i»»»
Swift action contains damage at key industrial sites of Qatar: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a press conference, today gave further details on the key energy and industrial facilities that were targeted during the Iran attacks yesterday. He said, "In»»»
Lime introduces monthly subscriptions for frequent riders
Lime has announced the launch of LimePrime, its new monthly subscription plan aimed at frequent users. The company says the new offer is designed to provide more predictable pricing through fixed-fare rides, alongside additional benefits. LimePrime complements the existing LimePass prepaid minute p»»»
Security of Bulgarian Citizens Priority in Middle East Evacuation Efforts, PM Gurov Says
The safety of Bulgarian citizens is the leading priority in organizing their evacuation from the Middle East region, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Tuesday. Gurov noted that the situation in the Middle East is dynamic and changing da»»»
What to Know About the US Airbase in Bahrain Just Struck by Iran
An IRGC drone and missile barrage hit Bahrain’s Isa Air Base early Tuesday, with three missiles and 20 drones used to obliterate the base’s main command and headquarters building and fuel tanks, per IRNA. Not to be confused with Naval Support Activity Bahrain, the US Navy’s regional HQ, which has a»»»
Bitcoin tests resilience as war shock shakes global markets
Dubai: Bitcoin fell sharply after briefly reclaiming the $70,000 mark, retreating in tandem with global equities as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped as »»»
Al-Manar correspondent says new barrage of missiles launched from Lebanon towards occupied territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh (southern suburb) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgarian Politicians Pay Tribute to Heroes on National Day, Call to Preserve Freedom
Politicians in Bulgaria issued messages and statements on the occasion of this country's National Holiday, March 3, honoring those who fought for Bulgaria's freedom and urging that the hard-won liberty be preserved for future generations. Bulgaria marks the 148th anniversary of its Liberation today»»»
Türkiye Says It’s Engaging with All Sides to End Iran War, Resume Diplomacy
Türkiye is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»
Government launches platform to collect citizen feedback on excessive bureaucracy
The Romanian Government has launched an online platform designed to collect complaints about excessive bureaucracy and accelerate the digitalization of public administration. Available at fara-hartie.gov.ro, the “Fără hârtie” (“No paper”) platform allows citizens, companies, and public officials to»»»
Twin deficits leave Romania with little room for error in 2026 – Concordia report
Romania went through one of its most challenging economic years in the past decade in 2025, marked by the highest inflation rate in the European Union and sluggish growth, according to the annual macroeconomic report Radiography of an economy under the pressure of twin deficits, published by the Co»»»
4th Tunisia-Congo Forum of Private Universities, Vocational Training Centres to be held in Kinshasa
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The 4th edition of the Tunisian-Congolese Forum of Private Tunisian Universities and Vocational Training Centres will be held on April 13-15, 2026, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, at the initiative of the Export...»»»
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British Embassy in UAE announces emergency helplines for urgent consular aid
Abu Dhabi: The British Embassy in the UAE on Tuesday announced emergency helpline numbers for British nationals requiring urgent consular assistance amid blatant Iran aggression on the country. The embassy made the announcement on Tuesday as it also called on British nationals to register their pre»»»
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
Europe knew this may be coming. For weeks, leaders and policy makers watched the US military build-up in the Middle East. They heard the threats of the Trump administration to Tehran: Give up all nuclear aspirations - or else! But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this con»»»
Just stay put: Philippines president advises OFWs amid ongoing Middle East tensions
Dubai: As tensions rise across parts of the Middle East, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to “stay put” and prioritise safety while efforts to organise repatriation continue. In a briefing, Marcos has noted that the situation on the ground remai»»»