The Israeli military said it struck assets of a financial institution on Monday already sanctioned by Washington for funding Hezbollah activities. "A short while ago, the (Israeli military) completed a wave of strikes against the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, which funds the Hezbollah terrorist or»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar House announced today, March 3, 2026, marks the full moon phase, ushering in the completion of the first half of the holy month of Ramadan. In a social media post on X, it stated that the public will be able to view the full moon throughout the night from its rising at a»»»

Dubai: Philippine schools overseas (PSOs) across the Middle East remain safe and operational despite escalating tensions involving Iran, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). The assurance has been issued as several countries in the region have heightened security measures in res»»»

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan launched Electronic Notary mobile app in pilot mode. It is currently available for download on the Play Market and will soon be available on the App Store. The mobile app can be used to perform a number of notarial acts electronically, including certification o»»»

A 36-year-old Georgian national arrested on suspicion of spying on a US naval base on the island of Crete is being held on charges of illegal stay in the country, while authorities await for evidence from Greece’s intelligence agency EYP to detain him over the main accusation. EYP is expected to se»»»

Bulgaria’s freedom, which dawned on March 3, 1878, marks the efforts, aspirations and self-sacrifice of thousands of Bulgarians during the five centuries of Ottoman rule, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told BTA. He led a thanksgiving prayer service for the Liberation of Bulgar»»»

Syria’s efforts to remain largely outside the direct line of fire in the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have not spared it the consequences rippling across the region. Missile debris has fallen on scattered parts of the country, gas and electricity shorta»»»

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized Israeli forces to advance and take contr»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»

Nine dream destinations in Neamt County are on the list of those competing in the "Destination of the Year 2026" competition, according to an announcement made by President of the Neamt County Council Daniel Vasilica Harpa.The destinations cover adventure, ecumenical and historical tourism areas fr»»»

Dubai: Parkonic has activated paid parking at The Ribbon Mall in Al Hebiah First, Dubai Motor City. Visitors can park free for the first two hours, after which charges apply at Dh10 per hour. The rollout adds to Parkonic’s growing network across the city. The company recently introduced paid parkin»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, during which they discussed the serious escalation unfolding in the region and its implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the »»»

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has shared another fact check report debunking false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a infograph, GCO picked two false piece of misinformation being widely shared online. It stated that r»»»

Dubai: United States First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday, marking the first time a US First Lady has chaired the powerful 15-member body. The session focused on children and education in conflict zones and was convened as the United»»»

Dubai: Amid the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stepped up coordination with its foreign posts across the Middle East to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The DFA has noted that its embassies and consulates in the region»»»

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted a personnel rotation at the department head level. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Ministry of Con»»»

"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vassilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to reme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army took control of the Bobylevka settlement in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of the active and decisive actions of the units of the Sever (North) group, control has been established over the settlement of Bobylevka, Sumy»»»

March 3 (UPI) -- Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacuate Bahrain and Kuwait amid Tehran's continued retaliation strikes targeting U.S. assets and Israe»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers facing unexpected flight delays can now get temporary support in Dubai. Palazzo Versace Dubai has announced it is offering a complimentary stay, including breakfast, to stranded travellers. This is subject to availability and confirmation of travel status. The move comes as fl»»»

The UK is still working closely with the US, a cabinet minister has insisted, after President Donald Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was". Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said he understood the president had not been satisfied that the UK was not invo»»»

The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced the partial closure of its airspace for commercial flights until the end of March, amid widescale regional air disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East. Al Jazeera says more than 150 international flights between Pakistani cities and Middle Ea»»»

“Bow and gratitude to all those human beings who died for our freedom,” There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said in a Facebook post marking Bulgaria’s National Day. He recalled the efforts to liberate the northern city of Pleven during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) and the more »»»

Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector slowed slightly in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, although demand remained strong. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to a reading of 56.1 in February from January's 56.3, but remained well »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China calls on all parties to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and prevent a negative impact on the global economy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Bloomberg news agency has reported, citing sources, that the heads of gas com»»»

This photo taken on Tuesday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 7 percent to close below the 5,800-point mark. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plunged more than 7 percent Tuesday to close below the 5,800-point mark as i»»»

First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il (C) and Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina (R) attend an emergency government meeting on the Iran crisis held at the government complex in Seoul Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the »»»

Financial markets are entering a risk-off phase following the US and Israeli bombardments of Iran, although the immediate impact appears contained, according to an analysis by global financial services firm Ebury. Although the timing and scale of the US-Israeli military action against Iran took man»»»

A Cypriot government source told AFP on Monday that Iranian-made drones that targeted a British military base in Cyprus had been launched from nearby Lebanon, probably by Hezbollah. The source said "it has been confirmed" the drones -- one of which struck a runway -- had set off from Lebanon. When »»»

Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) is continuing distance learning, while universities across the UAE are stepping up mental health and counselling support for students and staff amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the UAE. AUD confirmed to Gulf News that classes are being delivered v»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a telephone call with Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman, as regional tensions continue to escalate. During »»»

Bulgaria earned its freedom and fought for it, President Iliana Iotova said in an interview on the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, for Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), published on the national broadcaster’s website. According to her, the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) marked the end of a histor»»»

Qatar's LNG production halt due to Iranian strikes will not immediately affect Japan's energy supply, and if there is any impact, Japan could tap the spot market or utilities could buy from each other, Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Akazawa told a regular press conference that Qatar»»»

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise US and Israeli bombardment. It's only the second time since the 1979 revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from ha»»»

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) will organise an exchange forum on issues related to the environment and environmental justice, March 23-28 in Siliana governorate, targeting young people from the...»»»

Dubai: Limited flight operations are gradually resuming at UAE airports, with the US-Israel war on Iran and the ensuing backlash entering its fourth day. However, authorities and airlines are urging passengers not to travel unless they have received direct confirmation from their airline. Access to»»»

The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for dozens of locations in Lebanon on Tuesday, including warning residents in two southern Beirut neighborhoods to stay away from several buildings ahead of an imminent operation. "Urgent warning to the residents of Lebanon, specifically in the vill»»»

Banda Aceh: Indonesia: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, rattling residents but causing no serious damage. The quake originated offshore from Sumatra's northeastern tip, authorities said, prompting people to fle»»»

A bilateral meeting was held between Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev and Blue Networks CEO No Sun Yeon. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and implementing modern en»»»

A 40-year-old man was arrested at dawn on Tuesday in northern Greece for removing copper wire from the facilities of OSE, the state-owned company responsible for rail infrastructure. His movements were noticed by an OSE guard working at the facility in Dialogi, west of Thessaloniki, who notified th»»»

Dubai: The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones early Tuesday, sparking a small fire and causing minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Images from the scene showed limited impact at the compound in the Saudi capital. The embassy announced it would r»»»

The Israeli military said Tuesday it had deployed troops to several locations in southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "forward defense" measure along the border. "We have positioned soldiers on the border area in additional points to defend our civilians, to prevent Hezbollah from attacking »»»

Hezbollah on Tuesday said it targeted three Israeli military bases in response to Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs. Israel continues to carry out successive air raids, particularly on Beirut's southern suburbs and the south of the country, af»»»

Etihad Airways has urged guests and members of the public not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly and provided with confirmed ticket details. Access may be restricted for those without verified travel documentation. Passengers are advised to check their flight status a»»»

Fujairah: Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah said they responded on Tuesday morning to a fire that broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) after debris fell following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems. According to the Media Office of Government of Fujaira»»»

A memorial rally to show solidarity with the Iranian people was held in Bishkek near the Embassy of Iran. The event brought together Kyrgyz civil society activists who expressed their condolences to the families of those killed as a result of U.S. and Israeli military aggression. Around forty peopl»»»

At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbors entered its sixth day. Military tensions b»»»

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. And no»»»