Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today
Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
Up to 40 high-ranking Iranian officials killed in initial strikes: Chinese media
As many as 40 high-ranking Iranian officials were eliminated in the initial wave of strikes on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. Iranian state television has confirmed on Sunday the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring a 40-day»»»
UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»
Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»
US Military Base in Erbil in Northern Iraq Attacked - Reports
Smoke rises above the American military installation in Iraqi Kurdistan following a reported strike. TEHRAN, March 1 (Sputnik) - The US military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes»»»
Iran president, 2 officials to lead 'transition' after Khamenei's death: state TV
Iran president Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and 2 officials will lead the "transition" after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV reported on Sunday. Pezeshkian, currently the president of Iran, was elected in the 2024 Iranian presidential election and was offici»»»
Iran strikes: Republicans back Trump’s strategy as Democrats warn of illegal war
US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran's Khamenei may have been killed in Tehran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. This comes after growing speculation of the I»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
BREAKING: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. This is a developing story - more to follow. »»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops
The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. Trump has announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, but there is no confirmation from Tehran. Also Read»»»
Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV
Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»
Why did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know
Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»
Hezbollah Will Not Participate in the War on Iran and this is why – Ya Libnan
Share: Hezbollah will reportedly not participate in the ongoing war on Iran and this is how the Iran-backed militant group justified its decision according to Al Nashra , a prominent Lebanese news website “The question circulating in Lebanon is: Will Hezbollah participate in the ongoing war between»»»
Fire at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port caused by debris from aerial interception contained
Dubai: Debris from aerial interception ignited a fire at Jebel Ali Port, as per the official news agency WAM. Containment is under way with no injuries reported. "Dubai authorities confirm that debris resulting from an aerial interception caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Dubai »»»
Watch: 2 rescued after hot air balloon crashes, dangles from Texas cell tower - UPI.com
A hot air balloon crashed and became snagged on a cell phone tower Saturday morning in Longview, Texas. Photo courtesy the Longview Fire Department Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in East Texas rescued two people after the hot air balloon they were traveling in struck a cell phone tower and left them»»»
Protesters in major U.S. cities denounce attacks on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 5 | An Iranian flag waves over a protest held by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, along with other activist groups, against the war in Iran outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people gathered out»»»
Trump says Khamenei confirmed dead
The following is the complete text of a post from U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on his Truth Social platform: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump says
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Satellite images showed damage to Khamenei's compound»»»
Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor. It happened as the US and Israel launched massive air strikes against the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless»»»
TRUMP: IRAN’s SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greets the crowd as he attends a program held in the capital Tehran, Iran on Jan. 17. Photo: Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint militar»»»
UAE suspends permits for drones, gliders and recreational aircraft for one week
Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a directive suspending all flight permits for gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and recreational aircraft of all types, effective immediately and for a period of one week. This decision has been taken in light of the prevai»»»
F1 monitoring situation ahead of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races
PA Media/DPA London Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace. A»»»
Engr. Felipe D Catinoy: A Filipino engineer advancing service and leadership on the global stage
Darlene Regis A Filipino civil engineer based in Qatar, Engr. Felipe Davila Catinoy continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and bayanihan far beyond his homeland. Through decades of volunteer work spanning the Philippines, the UAE, and now Qatar, he has demonstrated how overseas F»»»
QC hosts iftar for its sponsored students in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»
Men’s hockey and swimming champions crowned at AZF’s Ramadan Sports Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Men’s Hockey Championship concluded after 4 days of exciting competition held on the five-a-side football pitches from February 23 to 26, as part of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026 organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, in cooperation with the Qatar Hockey Federation. T»»»
Suzuki Across launched in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The all-new Suzuki Across was officially unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at the Suzuki Qatar showroom at Airport Road, Doha. Organised by Teyseer Motors which has been representing the Suzuki brand in Qatar for over 50 years, the event marked another milestone i»»»
QRCS provides over 6,000 food parcels for displaced families in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun distributing a total of 6,080 food parcels to displaced Palestinian families, in cooperation with Rahma Worldwide. Regarding the project’s mechanism, Dr. Akram Nassar, he»»»
Situation in Qatar is stable, secure: MoI
QNA Doha In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has affirmed that the situation in Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. In a statement on X, the Ministry of Interior urged the public »»»
MoPH confirms health sector’s readiness to handle contingencies
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has emphasised the full readiness of the health sector in Qatar to deal with all contingencies in collaboration with the relevant state sectors and to take further actions to protect the safety and health of the entire population of Qatar. The health fa»»»
Cuba showcases weapons seized from ‘armed infiltration’ (PHOTOS)
Cuba has released photographs of the numerous weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear confiscated from the gunmen who recently attempted what it has called an “armed infiltration for terrorist purposes” off the island nation’s coast. Ten gunmen aboard a Florida-registered speedboat attempted to ente»»»
Several Iranian cities hit by major US-Israeli military campaign
Yossi Kupperwasser, Israeli intelligence and security expert, is our guest.»»»
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow
Dave Keating, France 24 correspondant, is live from the Netherlands.»»»
Leader of the Islamic Revolution is in perfect health and is directly leading the battlefield: a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Brigadier General Kowsari - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader of the Islamic Revolution is in perfect health and is directly leading the battlefield: a member of the National Security and Foreig»»»
Ceasefire urged: 'No evidence of radiological impact', says IAEA
The Internaitonal Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged restraint among warring parties to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. So far, there's no evidence of any radiological impact, according to the agency, will keep monitoring the situation and informing. World leaders, meanwh»»»
Severe storms, flooding risk to ramp up in the Plains, Ohio Valley - UPI.com
Clashing cold and warm air with plenty of moisture streaming in from the Gulf will set the stage for an active storm pattern from portions of the Plains to the Ohio Valley in early March, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Numerous storms will bring rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms next week. T»»»
Trump declares Khamenei dead as US–Israel bombing campaign escalates
Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, saying in a post on Truth Social that the cleric had been killed in a joint US-Israeli operation. The claim, which had not been independently verified at the time of publication, signals a potential»»»