UPI 3m

3 dead, 14 hurt in Austin bar shooting - UPI.com

There were three deaths and 14 injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas, which the FBI said may be connected to terrorism. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 1 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and at least others 14 others injured in a mass shooting overni»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Iranian Leaders Want to Talk, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed, according to an interview with the Atlantic magazine. "They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to ‌them. They ‌should have done it ‌sooner. ⁠They should have g»»»

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BBC 13m

Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says

Two people were killed and several injured in a shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, in an incident the FBI says may be related to terrorism. Police said they were called to the scene near Buford's bar in the capital of the southern US state around 2 am (0700GMT) on Sunday, following reports of»»»

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Sputnik 14m

IRGC Says Launched Strikes on 3 US, UK Tankers in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that it had launched missile strikes against three US ans UK tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. "In continuation of attacks on enemy naval targets, three violating tankers of the United States and t»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

HIA announces flight operations remain suspended 

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport has issued a recent update stating that flight operations remain suspended and will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. This was announced in a post by HIA on X this evening, March 1, 2026. "The saf»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Iran open to ‘serious efforts at de-escalation’: Oman foreign ministry

Muscat: Al Jazeera stated that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, told his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi that Tehran is open to any “serious efforts at de-escalation,” according to a statement from Oman’s foreign ministry. Oman has been acting as a mediator in the recent nuclear »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Deputy Foreign Minister Shalamanov: Best Possible Conditions Created to Ensure Safety of Bulgarian Citizens in Middle East

The best possible conditions to ensure the safety of Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East have been created, said Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov at a Sunday briefing of the crisis task force on the security situation in the Middle East and support for Bulgarian citizens in the region. »»»

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Al Manar 1h

US military: 3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in “war with Iran” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US military: 3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in “war with Iran” 01-03-2026 17:12 PM Latest News Urgent News Ayatollah Arafi»»»

Daily News Egypt 1h

BUILDEX Developments explores expansion opportunities in West Cairo

BUILDEX Developments outlined its strategy for 2026, which centers on advancing construction at its main project and assessing potential expansion opportunities in West Cairo. The company said that it achieved its targeted sales and investment plan for 2025, pointing to progress in sales performanc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from President of Cyprus

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from the President of the Republic of Cyprus HE Dr. Nikos Christodoulides. The Cypriot President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar, affirming Cyprus's condemnation of the unprovoked Ira»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

No Information of Injured Bulgarian Citizens in Middle East, Foreign Ministry's Consular Relations Directorate Head Says

So far, there is no information about any Bulgarian citizens injured or killed in connection with the events in the Middle East, said Nikolay Vanchev, Director of the Consular Relations Directorate at the Foreign Ministry, at a Sunday briefing of the crisis task force on the security situation in t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Oman, calls them a dangerous escalation

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a dangerous escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to the region’s security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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Kuna 1h

Romanian FM condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a phone call Sunday from Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Silvia Tutuianu.During the call, both sides reaffirmed their condemnation of the Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait and other regional countries»»»

Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Hamdan receives phone call from Qatar Minister of State for Defence Affairs

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, received a telephone call from Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the State of Qatar. Dur»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Three US service members killed in action during operation against Iran

Doha, Qatar: The US Central Command announced that three service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of the operation against Iran. This was announced in a post on X today, March 1. "Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in »»»

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Kuna 2h

Violent protests outside US consulate kills 9 people in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, March 1 (KUNA) - At least nine people lost their lives on Sunday as protestors marching towards the United States Consulate, following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, clashed with law enforcement personnel on Mai Kolachi Road of Pakistan's southern Karachi c»»»

Al Manar 2h

Ayatollah Arafi Selected to Iran’s Guardian Council after Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei

Iranian authorities have selected Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a clerical member of the Guardian Council, to serve on Iran’s interim Leadership Council, according to an official statement on Sunday. Mohsen Dehnavi, spokesperson for Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said in a post on X platform tha»»»

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Kuna 2h

First Deputy PM says emergency plan implemented under integrated system

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The state's emergency preparedness plan is being implemented under a comprehensive and well-studied system, said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.In a press statement on the sidelines of his visit to Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital to »»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE tells hotels to extend stays for guests unable to leave

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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BBC 2h

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader

The attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader came not in the middle of the night, as might have been expected, but in the middle of the morning. That was because the US and Israel decided to take advantage of a piece of crucial intelligence that had arrived hours before. For months, they had been w»»»

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TAP 2h

Civil Protection reaffirms commitment to strengthening operational capabilities

Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – On World Civil Defence Day, celebrated annually on March 1, the National Civil Protection reaffirmed on Sunday its determination to bolster its operational and logistical capacities and to further enhance the level of training...»»»

Al Manar 2h

UAE says Iran drone attack caused fire at Abu Dhabi naval base - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 3h

Global alarm after Iran strikes: Leaders respond to escalation

World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gold poised for a sharp jump as markets reopen, key levels ahead

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir receives phone call from Libyan prime minister

DOHA: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Unity HE Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. At the beginning of the call, the Libyan Prime Minister expressed reassurance regarding the situation in the State of Qatar following»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir, Kazakhstan president discuss latest security developments

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev . The Kazakh president expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the treacherous Iranian aggressio»»»

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BBC 3h

Tanker hit off Iran coast while fears of oil price rises grow

A ship has been struck by an "unknown projectile" off the Iranian coast, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation has said, amid fears strikes in the Middle East could drive up global oil prices. The British agency that oversees trade routes said a vessel sailing north of Oman and east of the Strait of H»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai postpones end-of-term and internal exams in private schools

Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has directed private schools in the emirate to postpone end-of-term and internal examinations scheduled in the coming days, in line with the implementation of distance learning for three days. Schools hosting board exams, external»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India–UAE flights: Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express extend suspension

Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Three dead, 58 injured in UAE since start of Iran strikes: Defence Ministry

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that since the start of the Iranian retaliatory attacks on February 28, 2026, three expatriate workers have died and 58 people have been injured. The Ministry stated that on the second day of the Iranian attack, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces»»»

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BBC 3h

'Not the Dubai we know': people stuck in the Emirate react to Iran attacks

Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport - the world's busiest by passenger traffic - »»»

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Sputnik 4h

US Doesn’t Have Enough Missile Interceptors For Sustained War Against Iran: Here’s Why

“The primary problem the US and its proxies in the region have is America’s own global overreach,” prolific geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic told Sputnik, commenting on reporting by Bloomberg that US missile interceptor stocks could run low “within days” if sustained Iranian retaliatory strikes »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil markets brace for a sharp opening surge amid supply fears

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah warns against fake videos on social media

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said that videos and images circulating on social media claiming to show recent incidents in the emirate are old and misleading and do not reflect the current situation. The bureau clarified that some of the footage dates back to previous fires, while other clips»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

PM receives phone call from Sudan Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of Sudan H E Dr. Kamil Al-Tayeb Idris. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: 8 Israelis killed, 27 injured in Iran missile atatck on Beit Shemesh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Broadcasting Authority: 8 Israelis killed, 27 injured in Iran missile atatck on Beit Shemesh 01-03-2026 15:06 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

Gulf News 4h

Oman port and tanker hit as Iran strikes Gulf states

MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Ajith Kumar reassures fans after returning from airport amid flight cancellations in the region

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

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Gulf News 4h

3 killed and 58 hurt as UAE intercepts Iranian drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s air force and air defence systems have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack on February 28, 2026. The ministry said that on the second morning of the att»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister discusses regional developments with Foreign Ministers of Canada, UK 

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received two phone calls today from HE Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and HE Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Developm»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Four Israelis killed by Iran missile in Beit Shemesh: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Israelis killed by Iran missile in Beit Shemesh: Israeli media 01-03-2026 14:43 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran Army Chief Major Gener»»»

Gulf News 4h

Global Village, Jebel Jais among destinations closed

Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Ministry of Interior warns against sharing personal or financial information 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning regarding suspicious messages impersonating officials or well-known commercial entities and requesting for personal or financial information. The Ministry announced this on Sunday across its social media platforms. It urged the public to ve»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Living or visiting the UAE? Here’s who to call when stuck in crisis

Dubai: As tensions continue to heighten in the Middle East following strikes by US and Israel on Iran, different foreign missions in the UAE have issued the emergency hotlines for both tourists and residents who may need assistance. Officials have urged the public to remain calm, stay vigilant and »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai Parks and Resorts closed today

Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced that it will remain closed today as a precautionary safety measure, in line with official guidance from relevant authorities. The destination said the decision has been taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and staff. Visitors are advised to check »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai Parks and Resorts to stay closed today

In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Hormuz Strait: Iran’s Strategic Trump Card for Forcing Enemies to the Negotiating Table

Iran is in an “existential confrontation” with the US and Israel, and restricting access to the Hormuz Strait – entry point to the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, is one of the “most powerful strategic cards” it holds, says Dr. Ali Mamouri, a former strategic communication advisor to Iraq’s prime min»»»

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