Gulf News 1m

'We are well-protected': Chiranjeevi's daughter and children reassure fans about safety in UAE

Dubai: Sreeja Konidela, the younger daughter of Telugu icon Chiranjeevi, has reassured followers that she and her two daughters are safe in Dubai amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict and regional airspace disruptions. Taking to Instagram Stories, Sreeja thanked well-wishers for their concern and said »»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Israel Kills 31 in Lebanon, Vows to Expand Strikes after Hezbollah Fire

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

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Sana 8m

Oil prices jump 7% as Gulf tensions disrupt shipping

Singapore, March 2 (SANA) Oil prices surged about 7% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in months, as escalating military tensions in the Gulf and damage to oil tankers disrupted shipping routes in one of the world’s key energy corridors. Brent crude rose to $82.37 a barrel, its highest level»»»

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UPI 18m

Indiana Rep. Jim Baird's wife dies following January car crash - UPI.com

March 2 (UPI) -- Danise Baird, the wife of Republican Rep. Jim Baird, has died from complications of injuries she sustained in an early January car crash, according to a statement from the Indiana congressman's office. Jim and Danise Baird were involved in a car crash on Jan. 5, hospitalizing both »»»

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Gulf News 22m

UAE 'built to withstand economic shocks', says UAE Minister amid US-Israel war on Iran

Dubai: The UAE is “resilient and built to withstand economic shocks”, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said in an interview with CNBC, after recent regional attacks. In a transcript of an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy on “Access Middle East”, shared with Gulf News, Abdulla Bin Touq »»»

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Gulf News 22m

Watch: UAE flag flutters on students' screens as schools go online

Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Several US military aircraft crashes, all members safe: Kuwait MoD

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that several United States military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, confirming that all crew members survived the incident. In a statement, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said that t»»»

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24 News Agency 25m

Kyrgyzstan joins new Russian GOST standard for potato chips - | 24.KG

Russia is introducing a GOST standard for potato chips for the first time, effective April 1, 2026. Six post-Soviet countries, including Kyrgyzstan, have adopted the standard, the press service of Rosstandart reported. Potato chips are a widely popular snack, but until now there was no document est»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait — What we know so far

Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense confirmed that several US warplanes crashed Monday morning, with all crews reported safe. Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, the Ministry’s official spokesman, said search and rescue operations were immediately launched, and the crews were evacuated and taken to hospital »»»

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Al Awsat 27m

British Sculptors Achieve Notable Victory in Global Ice Carving Competition

Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain's four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at »»»

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UPI 30m

On This Day, March 2: Texas declares independence from Mexico - UPI.com

On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1 of 7 | On March 2, 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William »»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Islamic Cultural Center holds Ramadan programmes in multiple languages

Doha, Qatar: The activities of the “Ahlan Ramadan” programme were launched under the organisation of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. The programme includes the organisation of the “Ramadan Forum,” which aims to introduce Islamic culture, as well as the “Ahlan Ramadan»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Filipino community members attend Ramadan lecture

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of more than 200 members of the Filipino community in the country, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held the first session of the Ramadan Forum. The center hosted the Filipino community as part of a programme that aims to introduce expa»»»

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24 News Agency 37m

Police search for suspect in child rape case in Chui region - | 24.KG

Police have issued a search warrant for a man suspected of committing a serious crime against a minor in Sokuluk district. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service reported. According to the ministry, a social worker in the district contacted the police, reporting that a violent crime agains»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire

Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Smoke near US Embassy in Kuwait amid Iran attacks

Dubai: Black smoke was seen rising near the US Embassy in Kuwait City on Monday, as Iran pressed ahead with a third day of strikes across the Gulf, according to an AFP correspondent. Sirens had earlier sounded across the city following the latest wave of Iranian attacks launched in retaliation for »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Dubai Orders Hotels Not to Evict Guests Amid Flight Disruptions, Says High Representative for Gaza

The Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai (DET) has issued an official directive to all hotels: no guests are to be evicted. “If your check-out date arrives but you cannot leave due to cancelled flights and closed airspace, the hotel must allow you to extend your stay under the same conditions»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

China's Leaders Gather for Key Strategy Session as Challenges Grow

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

At Least 25 Killed at Pakistan's Pro-Iran Weekend Protests

The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday. Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to s»»»

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Actmedia 45m

Anytime Romania launches fully digital motor insurance issuance flow

Anytime Romania, the digital insurance brand of Interamerican and part of the Dutch financial group Achmea, announces the launch of its fully digital motor insurance issuance flow. With more than 500,000 customers across Greece and Cyprus, Anytime leverages its proven expertise to deliver a fast, s»»»

Actmedia 45m

BCR Dragobete Study: 1 in 3 young people say money has affected their relationship

On Dragobete Day, Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) brings to the fore a less romantic but essential topic in any relationship: money. Because, while love brings us together, the way we manage our expenses as a couple can either strengthen our relationship or, on the contrary, cause tension. A new BCR »»»

Actmedia 45m

Romania Issues First International Bond in 2026 Amid Reforms

Romania launched a bond issue on international markets for the first time this year on Wednesday, to take advantage of improved sentiment after the Bucharest government adopted the necessary reforms to reduce the budget deficit, Bloomberg reports. Romania is offering euro-denominated bonds maturing»»»

Actmedia 45m

Finance Ministry to launch blockchain-based digital system for managing fiscal receipts

The Ministry of Finance is implementing a blockchain-based system for the administration, storage and verification of fiscal receipts issued by electronic cash registers.'The project ?Development of Services for Fiscal Receipts through Blockchain Technology (BF-CHAIN)' responds to a real need for t»»»

Actmedia 45m

Romania receives OECD Financial Markets Committee Formal Opinion

Romania has obtained the Formal Opinion of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) after an evaluation of how closely its national practices and policies align with OECD legal instruments and standards governing financial markets, the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) »»»

The Peninsula 48m

Awqaf Ministry upgrades digital zakat services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced a major upgrade to its digital zakat services, with the Zakat Affairs Department updating its Individual Zakat Calculator and launching a new Corporate Zakat Calculator as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy. The i»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

46 teams compete in WCM-Q’s global high school research contest

Doha, Qatar: Forty-six teams of ambitious high school students from Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Bahrain took part in the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s annual High School Research Competition. The event brought a total of 165 high school students from 26 »»»

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Al Awsat 51m

How a Syrian Refugee Chef Met Britain's King Charles

Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country's civil war recalled hosting King Charles III. When the chef left his war-torn homeland in 2015, he never imagined that one day he would watch as cameras flashed and wide-e»»»

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Gulf News 56m

UAE halts stock market trading for two days amid escalating regional tensions

Dubai: Financial market trading across the UAE will halt for two days after regulators announced a precautionary suspension of operations, reflecting heightened regional tensions and the need to safeguard market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Fina»»»

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Actmedia 59m

Authorities issue 7.8% fewer building permits in January

In January 2026, the authorities issued 7.8% fewer building permits for residential buildings compared with the same period in 2025, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) sent on Friday.Thus, in January 2026, 1,768 building permits were issued for residential buildings, down »»»

Actmedia 59m

Brasov invited to first Brazil-Romania Forum on Creative Economy and Innovation

The City of Brasov has been invited to take part in the first Brazil-Romania Forum on Creative Economy and Innovation, scheduled for 18-23 May, following an invitation extended to the city authorities by the Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Romania, Ricardo Guerra de Araujo.Accord»»»

Actmedia 59m

Managers in manufacturing and construction estimate moderate increase in economic activity February-April

Managers in manufacturing and construction estimate a moderate increase in economic activity for the period February-April 2026, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.The results of the survey conducted in February indicate for the mentioned period a moder»»»

Actmedia 59m

January 2026 general consolidated budget execution ends with 0.04pct of GDP surplus

The execution of the general consolidated budget for January 2026 ended with a surplus of 850 million lei, namely 0.04% of GDP, compared with a deficit of 11.01 billion lei, or 0.58% of GDP, recorded in January 2025, the Finance Ministry (MF) announced on Friday.According to the source, this is the»»»

Actmedia 59m

The Romanian Presidency of the CEI, launched

The Central European Initiative (CEI) is home to 160 million citizens, Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday at the launch in Bucharest of the Romanian Presidency of the CEI.The chief Romanian diplomat opened on Thursday the first meeting of the Committee of National Coordinators (C»»»

Actmedia 59m

Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends Romanian citizens avoid any travel to State of Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announces that, in the context of recent security developments in the Middle East, it has raised the travel warning level for the State of Israel to level 8/9 - avoid any travel.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Romanian citizens avoid an»»»

The Peninsula 1h

PHCC reinforces sustainability with GSAS recertification of health centres

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to demonstrate national leadership in environmental sustainability and operational excellence through measurable improvements in facility management, operational performance, embedded-systems efficiency, and energy conservation. A key mi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Awqaf Ministry launches AI-powered FatwaTok app

Doha, Qatar: As part of its digital transformation strategy and efforts to harness artificial intelligence and modern technologies, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has officially launched the “FatwaTok” application on Apple and Google platforms. The new app marks a significant step t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoCI urges responsible shopping

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on consumers to shop responsibly according to their actual needs and to avoid excessive stockpiling, reaffirming that goods and products remain widely available across retail outlets in Qatar. In a statement published yesterday on»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Ready to Evacuate Citizens as Middle East Awaits Humanitarian Corridors

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow. Speaking to bTV, she noted that missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus had fallen into the sea and t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Survey: National Identity Dominates Among Bulgarians

National identity dominates among Bulgarians, while traditions, history, and language remain the leading unifying factors. A sense of cultural vulnerability is also present, according to a Trend poll, commissioned by 24 Chasa, focused on national identity and culture on the eve of the country’s nat»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US–Israeli Strikes on Iran: Latest Updates

Iran continues to retaliate against US and ⁠Israeli attacks on the ⁠Islamic ⁠Republic, launching missiles towards enemy positions. Three American service members have been killed and five more "seriously wounded" in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, according to US Central Command.Militant group H»»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's Larijani denies US talks

Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denied reports that Iran had offered to resume negotiations with Washington through Omani intermediaries, posting "We will not negotiate with the United States" on X on March 1. »»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 1h

Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 1h

Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 1h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Unlicensed driver caught doing 197 kmh on highway

Police in northern Athens have arrested a motorist for driving his car at twice the speed limit and then breaking a string of driving regulations in a bid to evade pursuing officers. A police statement said the 22-year-old man was found to lack a driver’s license. He was arrested over the weekend a»»»

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