Foreign Affairs Minister meets Danish ambassador in Tunis
Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met Monday, at the Ministry headquarters, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Tunisia, Fenja Yamaguchi-Fasting.According to a press statement...»»»
President Iotova Meets Security Services Over Middle East Conflict, Authorities Report No Direct Threat to Bulgaria
President Iliana Iotova held a meeting to assess the risks to Bulgaria’s national security and the measures undertaken in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, the head of State's press secretariat said on Monday. Taking part in the meeting were caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryano»»»
Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities
The Lebanese government has outlawed all security and military activities of Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced. In a statement on Monday, Salam called for Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the state and said the Lebanese Army would immediately sta»»»
Oman FM urges dialogue as only solution
MUSCAT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Bader Al-Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's stance, calling for an end to the US-Israeli occupation military actions against Iran and a return to dialogue and negotiations.According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the remarks cam»»»
Amir receives phone call from Italian Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni. At the outset of the call, HE the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression,»»»
Albania’s Socialist Party Headship to Convene Amid Government Reshuffle
The headship of the Socialist Party of Albania is set to convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday in a meeting expected to focus primarily on organizational matters. Prime Minister Edi Rama is scheduled to attend. According to party sources, the meeting of the PS Presidency is also expected to determine the»»»
No Direct Threats, But Vigilance Remains: Bulgaria’s Response to Middle East Tensions
President Iliana Yotova convened a high-level consultative meeting to evaluate the potential risks to Bulgaria's national security in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The session included the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Defense, and the heads of the State Intelligence Agency,»»»
Eight Aircraft on Standby to Carry Out Evacuation Flights for Bulgarians in Middle East
Up to eight aircraft of varying capacity, as well as, if necessary, the government Airbus A319 aircraft , are on standby to carry out evacuation flights for Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East at short notice, the press center of the Ministry of Transport and Communications said on Monday. The »»»
Electricity Minister reassures MPs on national grid security, supply stability
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Hesham Badawi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ahead of his scheduled appearance before the Energy and Environment Committee, as part of ongoing coordination between the government and Parliament. The meeting was held at P»»»
Lebanon prohibits Hezbollah’s military activities as 'unlawful' - UPI.com
Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike in Bourj Al Barajneh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Israeli military said it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 2 (UPI) -- Le»»»
President Iotova, Caretaker PM Gurov, Parliament Chair Nazaryan to Mark Bulgaria's National Day
President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan and Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov will mark Bulgaria's National Day with ceremonies at Shipka Peak and in Sofia on Tuesday, their press services said on Monday. The programme includes a national flag-raising ceremony outside the»»»
Germany will not participate in military ops in Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul
Berlin: Germany has announced on Monday that it will not participate in the ongoing military operations in the Middle East region. The German government has no intention to participate in the military operations against Iran, said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, before adding that Germany »»»
In phone call with Amir Hungarian leader expresses solidarity with Doha
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a phone call from Prime Minister of Hungary HE Viktor Orban, during which the Hungarian leader expressed solidarity with Doha. At the start of the call, Orban conveyed Hungary's support for Qatar and cond»»»
Saudi FM holds call with UN Human Rights chief on regional developments
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan has received a phone call from the UN's top human rights official, Volker Turk, to discuss regional developments and their humanitarian impact. According to Saudi officials, the call took place on Monday and focused on the latest regional dev»»»
King of Jordan, Italy Prime Minister go over regional escalation
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed in a phone call Monday with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni the serious and menacing escalation in the region. During the call, King Abdullah confirmed rejection of the assaults on Jordan and a number of Arab nations, emphasising the importance of »»»
Minister Motyka for CIS: Poland’s energy security is safe
Rising tensions around Iran have revived concerns about Europe’s energy security and potential fuel price increases. In an interview with WNP, Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka said Poland does not currently see any threat to its energy security and that oil and gas supplies remain stable. He stressed »»»
UK calls on Ukrainian drone experts to help defend against Iran
The UK will deploy “experts from Ukraine” to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. Shortly after his statement, Iran launched an attack on the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, which London had allowed the US to use for operations»»»
U.S., Israel kill more than 550 people in strikes, Iranian NGO says - UPI.com
1 of 2 | During a press conference on Monday morning, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said there are not U.S. troops on the ground in Iran but did not rule out sending ground forces to war. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- More than 550 people have been killed in the»»»
International Civil Protection Day: Interior Minister inaugurates civil protection medical center
Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – Interior Minister Khaled Ennouri visited, on Sunday, the National School of Civil Protection in Jebel Jelloud, Tunis where he inaugurated the Civil Protection Medical Center. He toured its facilities and took notice...»»»
Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says
Two unmanned aerial vehicles headed towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Monday were intercepted in time, a Cypriot government spokesperson has said. It comes after a drone hit the British base overnight on Sunday with no casualties and "minimal damage". On Monday, employees received a message warning»»»
Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Hungary
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a phone call from the Prime Minister of Hungary, HE Viktor Orban, during which the Hungarian leader expressed solidarity with Doha. At the start of the call, HE Orban conveyed Hungary's support for Qatar and condemned the Irania»»»
India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
India and Canada have announced a host of agreements, including a 10-year nuclear energy deal, after their prime ministers met in Delhi to reset ties that plummeted due to diplomatic tensions. Narendra Modi and Mark Carney also struck agreement in areas such as technology, critical minerals, space,»»»
The Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state in South Carolina - UPI.com
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson appears during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago in August 2024. Jackson's body will like in state Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Columbia, S.C. File Photo by Matt Marton/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Civil ri»»»
Industry Ministry highlights textile sector’s role in promoting economy and social balance
Tunis, March 2, 2026 (TAP) – A working session chaired by Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub highlighted the strategic role of the textile and clothing sector in promoting economic and social balance, given its impact on...»»»
Coalition featuring Rumen Radev Registered for Upcoming Snap Parliamentary Elections
The Progressive Bulgaria coalition, featuring Rumen Radev, was registered for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections that will take on April 19, the former president (2017–2026) said on Facebook on Monday. "Progressive Bulgaria is the answer to Bulgarians’ expectations for dismantling the oligar»»»
Vidin Residents Protest Against High Electricity Bills, Protest Also Planned in Silistra
Residents of Vidin Monday held a protest outside the headquarters of Electrohold, the energy distribution company in Western Bulgaria, to voice their concerns about high electricity bills. Protesters threw eggs at the building of the energy distribution company, while the local administration told »»»
Families Take Shelter in Schools as Lebanon’s Government Calls Hezbollah’s Strike on Israel Illegal
Lebanese civilians fled from the country's south and Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, seeking refuge in schools in Lebanon's capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 31 people »»»
Türkiye Says Day-trip Crossings Suspended at Iran Border
Türkiye and Iran have mutually suspended day-trip crossings at their border, Türkiye's trade minister said Monday as Israeli-US strikes continued to pound the Islamic Republic. "Same-day passenger crossings at all three customs gates have been mutually suspended," Trade Minister Omer Bolat wrote on»»»
Next Iranian leader should be killed too if hostile to US – senator
The US should assassinate those who come to power in Iran if they remain hostile toward American interests, according to veteran war hawk Senator Lindsey Graham. The targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials was the opening part of a US-Israeli reg»»»
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
Israel's military has said it has struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after the Iranian-backed Shia group said it launched rockets and drones at the Israeli city of Haifa to avenge the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lebanon's health ministry said 31 people were killed by »»»
Dubai is going to protect us: Residents, expats express confidence amid regional tensions
Dubai: As tensions continue across parts of the Middle East, residents and expatriates in Dubai has highlighted that daily life in the emirate remains calm and uninterrupted, a reflection of strong leadership, preparedness, and a united community. In a recent video shared by Dubai Civility, various»»»
US intervention in the Middle East: From the 1953 Iran coup to Iraq, Libya and Syria
Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, Mohammad Pakpour, and several other senior figures in Iran’s leadership have been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Their deaths mark a seismic moment in the region: never before has Washington been accused of directly killing a sitting, internat»»»
Judge Andrey Georgiev, Prosecutor Georgi Balkov Appointed as Deputy Justice Ministers
A judge and a prosecutor have been appointed as deputy justice ministers, the Justice Ministry said in a press release on Monday. Judge Andrey Georgiev and prosecutor Georgi Balkov were appointed by an order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov dated March 2 and will join the team of caretaker»»»
Mickoski: 17 investments in free zones to create 5,000 jobs
Skopje, 26 February 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday the portfolio of technological-industrial development zones contains 17 investments worth nearly EUR 650 million and set to open 5,000 jobs. "The investments, some already launched while others in negotiating stage, ar»»»
Durmishi: ESC session on Monday, average consumer basket on agenda
Skopje, 27 February 2026 (MIA) - The Economic-Social Council (ESC) will hold a session on Monday, Minister of Economy and Labor Besar Durmishi told MIA, adding that the average consumer basket drafted by the Government would be on its agenda. "The average consumer basket was on the ESC agenda the l»»»
Salam Says Cabinet Bans Armed Activities Outside State Authority, Orders Enforcement of Weapons Plan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Salam Says Cabinet Bans Armed Activities Outside State Authority, Orders Enforcement of Weapons Plan 02-03-2026 15:35 PM Prime Minister, Na»»»
Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict
"Engaging in armed conflict in breach of international law is a precarious business." So wrote Keir Starmer QC, as he then was, in The Guardian in March 2003 as Britain was on the cusp of joining the Iraq War. Almost a quarter of a century on, Sir Keir Starmer KC faces his own dilemma about how to »»»
Finance Ministry: Ivaylo Ashkov Appointed Director of Public Financial Inspection Agency
Caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski has appointed Ivaylo Ashkov as Director of the Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA), the Finance Ministry's press office said on Monday. Since January 2022, Ashkov has served as Deputy Director of the agency. Ashkov holds a Master's degree in Law fro»»»
Families in Lebanon take shelter in schools amid deadly Israeli escalation
Lebanese civilians fled from the country's south and from Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, seeking refuge in schools in Lebanon's capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 31 pe»»»
Lebanese leaders slam Hezbollah's firing of rockets, throw support behind state
Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil on Monday warned against another “support war” in Lebanon, after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel drawing massive Israeli retaliation. “We warned against a war to support Gaza because it would only bring ruin to Lebanon and to those who waged it, and it»»»
UAE warns public to share only verified news
The UAE National Media Authority has emphasised the importance of full compliance with laws and official instructions regarding media content and information circulation amid current regional developments. Authorities say media awareness helps safeguard the community. Key instructions include: • Do»»»
Bulgaria Urges Iran to Abandon Nuclear Programme as Thousands of Bulgarians Remain Stranded in War Zone
On March 1, 2026, Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky joined an extraordinary videoconference session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council focused on the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East. Participants voiced deep concern over the intensifying military strikes and the potential f»»»
Dozens killed in Lebanon including MP Raad after Hezbollah launches attack against Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo of Hezbollah parliamentary bloc chief Mohammad Raad The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary block , MP Mohammad Raad, was killed during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Iran announced that Hezbollah officially entered the war and Hezbollah launched an attack aga»»»
Pakistani prime minister postpones Russia visit
Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip to Russia, the Pakistani government has said. Sharif was scheduled to visit Russia March 3-5. The decision to postpone the trip was made due to the current domestic and regional situations, the Pakistani government said in a statement on S»»»
MRF Files Papers with Central Election Commission to Register Independently for April 19 Elections
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) party Monday submitted papers to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to register for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. “We registered independently as a party, submitting a petition signed by 12,222 supporters. This is an expressio»»»
RAF Cyprus base hit, U.K., allows U.S. to fly missions from its bases - UPI.com
RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, from where Typhoon figher jets are flying sorties to defend Gulf countries under attack from Iran and as many as 300,000 British nationals visiting or living in the region, was evacuated after a drone attack overnight. File Photo via U.K. Ministry of Defense/UPI | License Ph»»»
Kuwait FM receives phone call from Bangladeshi counterpart
KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman.During the phone call, he condemned the Iranian aggression that targeted Kuwait and other countries of the region, the Fore»»»
Israel says Hezbollah chief will end at 'bottom of hell' like Iran's Khamenei
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Monday that Israel would send Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem to "the bottom of hell" like Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after an attack by the Lebanese armed group. "We will strike Hezbollah hard, and Naim Qassem, chairman of the Hezbollah te»»»
Juvenile crime in Kyrgyzstan increased by 11 percent in 2025 - | 24.KG
Juvenile crime in the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 11 percent in 2025. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktyabr Urmambetov said at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technology, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Acc»»»