Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns
In order to be free, we must be feared, said French president Emmanuel Macron in a highly anticipated speech on nuclear weapons. In his recent address at the nuclear submarine base in Île Longue, Brittany, he announced that France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads for the first time »»»
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians have told BBC Persian that they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks, as explosions "every few hours" rocked Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj overnight and cut power. "I was in total darkness last night," one man in his 30s from Tehran said, whil»»»
Holdouts Flee Lebanon Border Village After Israeli Warning
The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a UN source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as part of a wide»»»
Holdouts flee Alma al-Shaab after Israeli warning
The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a U.N. source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Hezbollah as part of a wider regional war, prompt»»»
FAA issues brief ground stop for JetBlue due to system outage - UPI.com
The Federa Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue Tuesday morning at the airline's request. It has been lifted. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop on JetBlue early Tuesday morning at the airli»»»
Merz Says Sees 'No Common Plan' to Quickly End Iran War
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concern Tuesday that the United States and Israel appear to have "no common plan" for bringing the war against Iran "to a swift and convincing end", AFP reported. "The United States and Israel have been waging war against Iran for over a week. We share many o»»»
Iran Not More Formidable than Thought, Top US General Says
The top US general said on Tuesday that while Iran was fighting, it was not more formidable than Washington had thought, as the United States geared up for the most intense day of strikes against Iran in the war so far. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that t»»»
Stress-tested, standing strong: Inside UAE school system's digital resilience
Dubai: Crises do not build resilience. They reveal it. When Iranian aggression prompted UAE authorities to require schools to shift to remote learning with minimal notice, what followed was not a test that the education sector had to prepare for in the moment. It was the result of years of delibera»»»
Six fatalities and 122 injuries reported as UAE intercepts missiles and drones so far
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems on 10 March 2026 dealt with multiple ballistic missiles and drones, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said air defences detected nine ballistic missiles, destroying eight, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea. Au»»»
Russia gives Egypt missile ship after Suez Canal opening
Russia has handed Egypt a Molniya missile ship that participated in the opening of the New Suez Canal earlier this month, Armed Forces Spokesman Mohamed Samir said in a statement. The ship is considered one of the “most advanced units in the Russian navy,” he added. The ship includes multiple armam»»»
GERB-UDF Highlights Moral Courage of Holocaust Rescuers
The GERB-UDF parliamentary group issued a declaration on Tuesday as Bulgaria marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. The declaration was read out in the debating chamber of the National Assembly by the group’s»»»
Hungarian Parliament rejects Ukraine’s EU membership and war support
Hungary’s National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution rejecting Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, further financial and military support for the war, and initiatives aimed at transforming the European Union into a military alliance. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 142 votes in»»»
Stress-tested, standing strong: Inside UAE school system's digital resilience
Dubai: Crises do not build resilience. They reveal it. When Iranian aggression prompted UAE authorities to require schools to shift to remote learning with minimal notice, what followed was not a test that the education sector had to prepare for in the moment. It was the result of years of delibera»»»
Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has told journalists. The American president initiated the call to discuss the latest international developments, he said. The conversation focused on the Iran conflict an»»»
‘Still possible’ to contain situation from further escalation: Qatar official
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has repeatedly warned against escalation and its transformation into a regional war, adding that it was still possible to contain it. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said this while speak»»»
Gulf states bolster defences in face of Iranian aggression
Dubai: Missile and drone attacks across the Gulf continued Tuesday as regional governments said dealing with Iranian aggression had become a top priority amid a widening Middle East war. Qatar’s Defence Ministry said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, after an elev»»»
‘Still possible’ to contain war from further escalation: Qatar official
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has repeatedly warned against escalation and its transformation into a regional war, adding that it was still possible to contain it. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari was speaking at a pre»»»
Sharjah’s Nest Hotel offers 150 free rooms to travellers stranded by flight cancellations
Dubai: With flights resuming gradually and at limited capacity due to regional tensions caused by the US-Iran Israel War, many tourists and visitors in Dubai and Sharjah have found themselves unable to depart. In response, a growing list of property developers and hospitality groups have stepped fo»»»
Trump says Iran war almost over but says U.S. hasn't 'won enough' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump arrives back at the White House from Florida on Monday night after raising hopes that the war with Iran could be at an end "very soon." Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was way "ahead of schedule" a»»»
Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where you live. As the conflict blocks oil exports from the Gulf region, and producers start to cut output, the supply shock has sent oil soaring, at one point to nearly $120 a barrel. Though it has since fallen back,»»»
Military funeral held for two Emirati soldiers martyred in helicopter crash
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence held a military funeral ceremony for two Emirati servicemen who were killed in a helicopter crash while performing their national duty. The ceremony took place at Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi for Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Tunaij»»»
Kremlin Declines to Say if US Warned Against Iran Intel Sharing
The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to say whether the United States had warned it against sharing intelligence with Iran, as the war in the Middle East entered its 11th day. The United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, prompting a storm of retaliatory Iranian strikes across the Gul»»»
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
Lebanon's president has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A spokesperson for President Joseph Aoun told the BBC that Leba»»»
Airlines Hike Ticket Prices as Iran War Propels Fuel Costs
Australia's Qantas Airways , Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced airfare hikes on Tuesday, blaming an abrupt spike in the cost of fuel caused by the Middle East conflict. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $»»»
Iran Launches New Attacks Targeting Israel as It Seeks to Ramp up Pressure on US
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Sirens warned of incoming missiles in the futuristic business hub of Dubai»»»
Aramco Sees ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ for Oil Markets if Hormuz Strait Remains Blocked
Saudi Arabia's Aramco , the world's top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be "catastrophic consequences" for the world's oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments have been largely blocked from using the shipping artery, where normally »»»
Pakistan’s austerity measures: All you need to know
Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and cutting government spending, as the country grapples with soaring oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. The move affects government offices, public sector s»»»
Bulgaria Marks 83rd Anniversary of Rescue of Its Jews
A formal ceremony took place in downtown Sofia on Tuesday to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and to honour the memory of those who perished in Nazi death camps. President Iliana Iotova laid a wreath at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews near the »»»
Iran targets Israel and Gulf countries, Netanyahu says 'not done yet'
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»
Fire breaks out in Ruwais complex in Abu Dhabi after drone attack
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with a fire that broke out in one of the facilities within the Ruwais Industrial Complex, resulting from a drone attack, with no injuries recorded so far. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran day 11: Trump says, 'US will hit Iran 20 times harder'; Gulf states face n»»»
Aoun says will stand 'as bulwark' against attacks on the army and its leadership
President Joseph Aoun voiced Tuesday his full support for the Lebanese Army as he met with Army Commander Rodolphe Haydal and Defense Minister Michel Menassah in Yarzeh. Aoun said he will stand "as a bulwark" against any attacks on the military institution or its leadership. "If the Army is shaken,»»»
Mickoski: Oil supplies sufficient, citizens can rest assured, government to act if prices jump
Skopje, 7 March 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski assured citizens that oil and fuel supplies are sufficient and that the government would act immediately in the event of a sharp price rise. Speaking to reporters after the laying of the cornerstone at the new Mother Teresa University c»»»
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one liter of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over. Trump's argument that the war would be "ended soon" helped reverse the M»»»
Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis
Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Kacharov, Bulgaria’s long-term»»»
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states such as Pakistan; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks like the Fede»»»
Mideast war displaces 100,000 in Lebanon in single day
The United Nations said Tuesday that more than 100,000 people had been newly displaced within Lebanon in just 24 hours amid the war raging in the Middle East. "As of today, more than 667,000 people in Lebanon have now registered on the (Lebanese) government's online platform as displaced -- and thi»»»
Lives Being Upended on Massive Scale in Lebanon, Says UN Refugee Agency
Lives have been upended on a massive scale in Lebanon amid a wider conflict in the Middle East, with more than 667,000 people now registered as displaced within the country - an increase of 100,000 in just one day - the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Lebanon was dragged into the US-Israel»»»
EU reveals total spent on Ukraine
The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military »»»
Luxury hotels, London mansions: €400m property network linked to Mojtaba Khamenei
Dubai: A network of luxury properties across Europe — including high-end hotels in Germany and prime real estate in London — has been linked to associates of Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to investigations by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. The reports suggest»»»
Price rise of onion, tomato temporary, assures UAE Ministry of Economy
Abu Dhabi: Price increases in some food commodities, such as onions and tomatoes, over the past two days are temporary and limited, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism said on Tuesday, March 10. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry said the price changes we»»»
No drones allowed: UAE aviation authority stresses strict compliance
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has reaffirmed the complete ban on operating all types of drones and light sport aircraft in the UAE, citing exceptional circumstances currently facing the country. In a statement, the authority stressed that the prohibition remains strictly in force and »»»
Pakistan Navy moves to secure shipping routes amid war
Dubai: Pakistan has launched a naval operation to safeguard shipping and energy supplies as the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens vital maritime routes and pushes global oil prices higher, according to reports by Dawn. The Pakistan Navy said it had initiated Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter what »»»
Foreign Minister: Today We Honour Both Human Salvation and Memory of Bulgaria
The rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust during World War II has very important implications for the present day, Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews next to the St Sophia Basilica in the capital on Tuesday. March 10 is observe»»»
Oil profiteers warned of 'consequences’: Philippines
Manila: The Philippine warned fuel retailers and fuel hoarders against exploiting the Middle East conflict, saying the government will pursue legal action against companies that engage in profiteering. As local consumers the feel the pinch, some fuel retailers are already rationing fuel amid the pr»»»
India tightens gas supplies over Mideast war, restaurants warn of closures
Mumbai, India: India ordered tighter controls over natural and cooking gas on Tuesday following import disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with restaurants warning it could spark widespread closures. The world's most populous nation is the fourth largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buye»»»
Aramco Bolsters Global Oil Market Stability Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Amid growing logistical challenges facing the energy sector, operational moves by Saudi Aramco are emerging as a stabilizing factor in global oil supply. The company has offered additional crude shipments on the spot market, a step analysts see as aimed at absorbing supply shocks and ensuring the c»»»
Syria accuses Hezbollah of firing shells into its territory
Syria said Iran-backed Hezbollah had fired artillery shells into its territory from Lebanon overnight, state media reported on Tuesday, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese Shia movement. Syrian army officials said artillery shells fired from Lebanon landed near the town of Ser»»»
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf: We Don’t Look for Ceasefire
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic “definitely” doesn’t look for a ceasefire. In a post on X, the Iranian speaker said: “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that»»»
Iran targets Israel and Gulf countries, Netanyahu says 'not done yet'
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»
Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled
Paris, France, March 9, 2026 (AFP) -Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran war. The Iraqis are due to face either Suriname or Bolivia on Ma»»»