According to preliminary calculations, this year the celebration of Nooruz may coincide with Orozo Ait, which — unless adjustments are made based on the lunar calendar — is also expected to fall on March 21. If the third Saturday of March indeed becomes a day of two major holidays, the country will»»»

The UK government has chartered a repatriation flight out of Oman to help British nationals who want to leave the Middle East, as attacks continue to take place across the region. The flight is currently scheduled to leave Muscat Internation Airport on 4 March at 23:00 local time (19:00 GMT), and w»»»

A 34-year-old man was remanded into custody Tuesday after appearing before a Thessaloniki magistrate on attempted murder charges, following a brutal beating that left his 38-year-old partner hospitalized in intensive care. The suspect admitted striking the woman but denied homicidal intent. “I hit »»»

Human beings are remarkably adaptive. We learn, adjust, and grow in response to every new situation life presents. Yet, while adaptability is innate, ease in transition is not accidental. It is cultivated. The move from school to university, from home to hostel, from dependence to independence beco»»»

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»

By Fatima FSK On the desert grains I land, I hear stories of the whispering sand, Where once olive trees swayed, underneath them the hands that prayed. I rise with the dawns first light, Fly past the dunes; in my flight, I soar over the ocean so blue, I rest on the stones; absorb natures clue. The »»»

Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»

Funerals have been held for students and staff killed in what Iranian authorities have said was a US-Israeli strike on a school in southern Iran. Iranian officials said more than 160 people were killed when a girls' school was hit in the city of Minab on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched wide»»»

President Iliana Iotova called for a return to the value of diplomacy, human rights worldwide and peace at a traditional March 3 reception in celebration of Bulgaria's National Day on Tuesday. Speaking at an event at the Central Military Club, Iotova described March 3 as Bulgaria’s “sacred” date an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The lack of condolences or expressions of regret from Western governments over the deadly strike on a girl school in Iran shows the Western world's true face, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "Deliberately and knowingly, 160 or more children —»»»

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while Afghanistan’s defence ministry said fighting with Pakistani forces was ongoing. An AFP reporter in »»»

Iran on March 3 denied claims by Israeli media that a strike had targeted a session of the Assembly of Experts or the interim Leadership Council, dismissing the reports as fabricated. An informed source told Tasnim news ag»»»

Smoke rises from destroyed buildings after Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Israeli military stated it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 3 (UPI) -- Isr»»»

Slovenia has kicked off the 21st edition of its nationwide ‘40 Days without Alcohol’ campaign, inviting citizens across the country to take part in a collective pause from February 18 to April 4, 2026, and reflect on the role of alcohol in their lives. »»»

Lebanon was pulled deeper into the war in the Middle East on Tuesday as the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel for a second consecutive day and Israel sent troops into the south and carried out waves of airstrikes. The theater of numerous conflicts between Israel and H»»»

Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police has arrested an individual for illegally promoting fireworks after officers seized 18,670 pieces found in his possession, authorities said on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect was using his vehicle to store and distribute the fireworks without »»»

Share: Debris at the site of an Israeli strike on a building that houses Al-Manar TV offices in Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer BEIRU»»»

The original Braila flag, widely seen as the prototype for Bulgaria’s tricolour, went on display at the National Museum of Military History in Sofia, Deputy Director Deyana Kostova said in an interview for BTA on Tuesday. The relic, which rarely leaves the museum’s storage, was put on display speci»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones today, while one missile landed within the country’s territory without causing any human casualties. The ministry stated that since the beginning of what it described»»»

The Supreme Court issued an emergency temporary ruling Monday that blocks California's policy of protecting the privacy of transgender students from their parents. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling Monday temporarily blo»»»

Patriotism, when it is genuine, is a matter of care, not declarations and demonstrations, said Yes, Bulgaria party Co-Chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev on Facebook on Tuesday on the occasion of the national holiday - March 3. "Today's date is above all an opportu»»»

Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan identified more than 400 homeless children last year, Deputy Interior Minister Oktyabr Urmanbetov said during a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, Interior Ministry officers conducted »»»

British citizens currently stuck in the Middle East have told the BBC there has been a lack of information about available routes to travel home as Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region continue. Teigan McFadden's flight home from Dubai on Tuesday was cancelled and the 21-year-old says she i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded again in central ‘Israel’ after heavy missile fire from Iran: Zionist media 03-03-2026 15:02 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran»»»

Dubai: As the spirit of Ramadan gathers communities together across the UAE, Landmark Leisure has announced the revival of its much-loved campaign to spread happiness among children in need. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IA»»»

Iran bid farewell to the victims of the deadly strike that targeted an elementary school in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan during the latest US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. Grieving families and mourners filled the streets on Tuesday morning carrying small coffins an»»»

Dubai: For a group of Indian students studying in the UAE right now, the past few days have been unlike anything they expected when they arrived here. Despite all of that, most of them want to stay. They feel safe. And they have no plans to leave. Ask any of them how they are coping, and the answer»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has emphasized the importance of parents ensuring that children do not go out to celebrate 'Garangao Night'. The Ministry urged citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and only go out in cases of absolute necessity. Garangao celebrations, which w»»»

The US has imposed sanctions ‌on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting has persisted despite a US-brokered peace deal in December between the Congolese and Rwandan governments aimed at en»»»

Dubai: The ‘Most Noble Number’ charity auction will take place on March 7 in support of the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, a Ramadan initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to help rescue five million chil»»»

Shipka Peak is a fortress of Bulgarian memory, one that is immune to fleeting political tensions, divisions and hatred, President Iliana Iotova said in her ceremonial address on Tuesday on the occasion of the National Day. “On March 3, we open and read some of the most important pages of our centur»»»

President Sadyr Japarov announced ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are unable to return home due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. According to the president, a ban on takeoffs and landings in the United Arab Emirates forced authorities to seek alternative eva»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday, as Afghan and Pakistani troops keep up their border battles. The blasts in the Afghan capital were heard alongside anti-aircraft weapons and gunfire from across the city, and came as the Afghan defense ministry said "the fig»»»

Doha, Qatar: At exceptional circumstances when children are exposed to loud noises and distressing visuals, they might experience fear or anxiety and addressing these emotions is crucial to help them feel secure and understood. According to Sidra Medicine Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Ifaf Asghar, how»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Qatar Autism Society to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and enhance their quality of life. The announcement wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Citizens and residents throughout Qatar are exhibiting a strong adherence to the official safety directives issued by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), following guidance intended to safeguard lives and uphold public order amid evolving regional security developments. In a series of publ»»»

Extremist groups are using online forums to try to radicalise young people in Kyrgyzstan. There’s perhaps nothing so new about that. The difficulty is, the practice has been stepped up and they are apparently having some success. »»»

Extremist groups are using online forums to try to radicalise young people in Kyrgyzstan. There’s perhaps nothing so new about that. The difficulty is, the practice has been stepped up and they are apparently having some success. »»»

Extremist groups are using online forums to try to radicalise young people in Kyrgyzstan. There’s perhaps nothing so new about that. The difficulty is, the practice has been stepped up and they are apparently having some success. »»»

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed growing concerns on Monday that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could embroil the United States in a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless," even as he warned that more American casualties are likely in the weeks ah»»»

Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several people were killed in violent protests that targeted UN buildings and US diplom»»»

First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»

A Congressional committee released video footage of their interviews with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, about their connections and relationships with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epst»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump awards retired Command Sgt. Maj Terry P. Richardson with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House Monday. In 1968, Richardson saved the lives of 85 soldiers. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- President Dona»»»

Chet Hanks, the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, remains stranded in Colombia after encountering travel complications while attempting to return to the United States on his Greek passport. Hanks, 35, who holds Greek citizenship through his mother’s heritage, opted to travel using his Greek »»»

Share: Why Lebanon Must Seek International Help to Disarm a Militia That Has Betrayed the Nation By: Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political Analyst, Opinion For years, Lebanon has paid a devastating price for a militia that claims to defend it—but acts on behalf of a foreign power. When loyalty shifts awa»»»

Two men arrested Sunday morning for migrant smuggling after transporting 58 migrants to the Greek island of Rhodes have been charged with felony-level offenses, local authorities said. The suspects, both Turkish nationals, were apprehended following a pursuit by officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard»»»