Courts continue remote hearings, issue e-judgments: Supreme Judiciary Council
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) confirmed that all court hearings are continuing remotely across all courts, with rulings issued electronically through the online portal and applications received via the courts' digital systems, ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient functioning »»»
Man arrested over 11 migrants squashed into car near border
A suspected migrant smuggler has been arrested in northeastern Greece for allegedly ferrying a group of people away from the border with Turkey, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said the 11 migrants, who are thought to have just crossed over from Turkey, were all squashed into a car tha»»»
Israel Steps up Airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran Widens Its Response Across the Region
Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran retaliated across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel. As explosions rang out in Tehran and in Lebanon — where Israel said it struck Hezbollah militants — the American embassy in Saudi »»»
EU Helping Evacuate Citizens from Middle East
The European Union has begun helping member countries Italy, Austria and Slovakia repatriate their citizens stranded due to the war in the Middle East, the bloc's crisis management chief told AFP Tuesday. Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said the three countries were the first so far to ask Brussels to as»»»
Qatar not part of campaign targeting Iran: Foreign ministry spokesperson
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed Al Ansari has stressed in a social media post that the country “has not been part of the campaign” against Iran. “We are exercising our right in self-defence and deterring Iranian attac»»»
China’s Foreign Minister Tells Israeli Counterpart That Attacks on Iran Must End
China opposes the military strikes launched by Israel and the US against Iran and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar on Tuesday, according to his ministry. "Force cannot truly solve problems; instead, it often creates new»»»
Lebanon Sucked Deeper into War as Hezbollah, Israel Trade Blows
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»»»
Türkiye Says Making ‘Intense’ Efforts to End Middle East War
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday Türkiye was making "intense" diplomatic efforts to end the conflict roiling the Middle East, sparked by the Israeli-US strikes on Iran. "Attacks on Iran, and missile and kamikaze drone attacks (by Iran) on neighboring countries in the Gulf have fueled ins»»»
Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter
The father of a teenage boy accused of killing four people in a shooting rampage at a high school in the US state of Georgia has been found guilty of murder, child cruelty and other charges. Colin Gray had pleaded not guilty to all 29 charges against him stemming from the 2024 attack that left two »»»
Iran-Israel war escalates across Middle East: What we know so far
Dubai: Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital with a drone early Tuesday, as it continued to target areas around the region. Across Iran's capital, Tehran, explosions rang out overnight as the US and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes since killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh»»»
CEE splits success: Poland, Czech Republic gaining, Romania and Hungary lagging
Central and Eastern Europe has split in two. Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Baltic states are accelerating economically, while Romania and Hungary remain sluggish. In Poland and several neighboring countries, inflation has largely been contained. Romania, however, still faces near double-digit»»»
IMF warns Middle East escalation could impact global economy
Washington, March. 3 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday that the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East could have repercussions on the global economy and financial markets. In a statement cited by CNN, the IMF said it has so far observed disruptions in trade and ec»»»
Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says ‘let it be an open war’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel sent troops entered southern Lebanon . March 3, 2026 Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel in the wake of the U.S.-Israel»»»
Sharjah Police seize 18,670 illegal fireworks, arrest suspect
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 »»»
Europe’s voice of moral sense speaks Spanish
European leaders have been carefully drafting cautious statements urging ‘de-escalation’, ‘respect for international law’ and ‘solidarity’ with those affected by the new and growing regional war in the Middle East over the last few days. But one voice has sounded different. And it speaks Spanish. O»»»
Suez Canal Economic Zone Welcomes $80mn Aluminum Foil Factory
Port Said for Engineering Works, a subsidiary of the Suez Canal Authority, has announced a strategic partnership with an undisclosed Chinese investor to establish an $80 million aluminum foil manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). This development marks a significant step »»»
Eni Well Begins Production in Sinai at 1,500 bpd
Egypt has commenced crude oil production from the Belayim Offshore 133 well in the Sinai fields, with an initial output of approximately 1,500 barrels per day, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The well was drilled and brought online by Petrobel, a joint v»»»
US War Goals ‘Completely Unrealistic’, Iran Can’t Be Bombed Into Regime Change: Former NATO Insider
“The Israeli-American bombing campaign is by no means sufficient to bring down Iran,” Jacques Hogard, retired colonel of the French Special Forces Task Group under NATO in Kosovo, told Sputnik. Hogard believes the US and Israel’s objective now is “to disrupt the structures of the state as much as p»»»
Nasdaq Dubai reopens for trading effective tomorrow
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, Mar 4 at 10am GST. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange »»»
Sri Lanka offers free 14-day visa extension amid Middle East flight cancellations
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Department of Immigration & Emigration has announced a temporary measure to assist passengers affected by the cancellation of Middle East–bound flights effective from February 28, 2026. The Department further announced that authorities have decided to grant a free 14-day visa e»»»
Thessaloniki dog owners fined for missing tags, leashes, poop-dodging
A campaign of police inspections on dogs being walked in Thessaloniki over the past four weeks has resulted in several owners being fined for failing to tag or restrain the animals or pick up their droppings, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 142 people with their dogs were »»»
Lebanon pulled deeper into war as Hezbollah, Israel trade blows – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Noem testifying before Senate on Minneapolis immigration raids - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to testify on the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Minneapolis. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary »»»
Watch: Police encounter with 'determined beaver' caught on camera - UPI.com
March 2 (UPI) -- Police in Washington were called out on a report of a "determined beaver" attempting to cross a busy road "with zero regard for public safety." The Redmond Police Department said on social media that officers responded last week to a report of a suspicious subject described as a "d»»»
Squirrel blamed for government Internet outage in Ohio county - UPI.com
A network outage that caused government offices to lose phone and Internet services in an Ohio county is now being blamed on a meddlesome squirrel. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- A network outage that caused several government offices to lose phone and Internet s»»»
Watch: Man catches tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet - UPI.com
March 2 (UPI) -- Idaho man David Rush caught a tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet to claim his latest Guinness World Records title. Rush enlisted the help of Chris Stumph, who he has collaborated with on multiple other Guinness World Record attempts, to throw the ball a distanc»»»
Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war
The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah has fired rockets from Lebanon into Israel for a second day while the Israeli military has sent troops into the south of the country, as Lebanon is dragged into the war between US, Israel and Iran. Israel has also carried out air strikes that have killed dozens of»»»
Abir Moussi’s trial postponed to March 13, request for release rejected (judicial source)
Tunis, March 3 (TAP) — The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis has postponed the trial of the President of the Free Constitutional Party Abir Moussi, in the “Presidential Registry Office” case to March 13, following a request from her...»»»
Raluca Micu (Token): Embedded Finance will be pivotal trend this year
Token Financial Technologies (TOKEN), provider of digital payment solutions, part of the Koç Group, Turkey’s largest private holding company, and fintech company authorised by the National Bank of Romania as payment institution, appointed last year Raluca Micu, seasoned professional within the fina»»»
National Museum of Military History Deputy Director Kostova: Braila Flag Underpins Bulgaria’s Tricolour
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»»»
We are safe: Expats commend UAE leadership in uncertain times
Dubai: For many expatriates who have built their lives in the UAE, the past few days have been a reminder of how quickly normalcy can shift, but also of why they continue to feel safe in the country they call their second home. Despite the rising tensions in the wider region, following the conflict»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call Tuesday from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium HE Maxime P»»»
Sheep and goat pox reaches Epirus, threatening Easter livestock market
A first case of sheep and goat pox has been confirmed in Epirus, northwestern Greece, heightening concern among veterinary authorities just weeks before Easter. The case was detected in a herd of 40 animals in Valanidorachi, in the municipality of Parga. Until now, Epirus had remained unaffected by»»»
EU leaders are blaming Iran for the US-Israeli aggression against it
The common refrain out of the EU right now as Iran is being violated by the US and Israel’s giant missiles, is that it’s time for Tehran to just sit back and take it, and then reason with the attackers. “It is essential that the war does not spread any further. The Iranian regime has choices to mak»»»
Ansarullah: Hezbollah Proved that Israeli Enemy Responds Only to Language of Force
Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary group condemned the escalating Israeli aggression against Lebanon, warning that violations have persisted unabated since the ceasefire, in full view of the international community and without meaningful deterrence from either the Lebanese state or the agreement’s gu»»»
Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears
BusinessMiddle EastIran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fearsAshutosh PandeyIranian attacks on regional refineries and gas plants, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe and forcing consumers to tighten their b»»»
Supreme Court rules against California's school transgender policies - UPI.com
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»»»
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Chui region dismissed - | 24.KG
Azamat Osmonov has been dismissed from his position as the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Chui region. The presidential press service reported. Photo Internet. Azamat Osmonov Osmonov served in this position for three months, starting December 1, 2025. Photo Internet. Elkinbek Ashirbaev Elkin»»»
UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus
The UK government is considering whether to send a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to increase security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, could be dispatched to the region after criticism from the Cypriot government about a lack of air defence as the Middle Eas»»»
How did Trump order Iran attack without Congress approval? Here’s what the law says
When President Donald Trump described the 28 February US-Israel strikes on Iran as “major combat operations,” it reignited a long-running constitutional debate in Washington: Can a US president launch military action without Congress formally declaring war? The issue sits at the intersection of con»»»
Fraud suspect who stole 46 million soms extradited to Kyrgyzstan from Azerbaijan - | 24.KG
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan T.D., who was wanted on charges of large-scale fraud, has been extradited from Azerbaijan, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the supervisory authority, the suspect was detained in Baku. After completing the necessary legal procedures, he wa»»»
Qatar declares unwavering readiness and signals decisive response after Iranian military escalation
DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its full military and strategic readiness in the wake of what officials described as a grave and unprecedented escalation involving missile and aerial attacks targeting multiple locations across the country. Authorities warned that any breach of national sovereignty will »»»
Tunisia–Switzerland: Edelweiss Air launches Zurich–Djerba route after tourism record
Tunis, March 3, 2026 (TAP) — Swiss airline Edelweiss Air has launched a new regular flight route connecting Zurich and Djerba-Zarzis, aiming to consolidate tourism ties between Switzerland and Tunisia. The announcement was made by the Swiss Embassy...»»»
As Tripoli PM Aldabaiba fills two vacant ministerial posts, Presidency Council expresses a split over the legality of their appointment
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba made two new ministerial appointments yesterday, filling gaps due to suspensions / resignations. – Salem Mustafa Hussein Al-Alam is the new Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development – Mohamed Abdel Salam Al-Grew is the new Minister of E»»»
President appoints Aibek Toktobolotov as Kyrgyzstan's new Ambassador to Qatar - | 24.KG
By decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, Aibek Toktobolotov has been appointed Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the State of Qatar. The presidential press service reported. Open sources indicate that Toktobolotov worked in various departments of the Ministry of Foreign »»»
Americans warned to flee Middle East
The US State Department has issued an urgent warning for American citizens to immediately leave over a dozen countries across the Middle East, citing “serious safety risks” as Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets continue to escalate. In a post on X on Tuesday, Assistant Secret»»»
Iranian missiles and drones hit US bases in six Middle Eastern countries
Within hours of the US launching ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, Tehran’s forces unleashed retaliatory strikes against American military bases in the Middle East, killing six US troops and destroying billions of dollars’ worth of equipment. ”We will make the Zionist criminals and the vile Ameri»»»
‘All is free of cost’: Meet the UAE-based Indian businessman opening his private farmhouse to stranded travellers
Dubai: Regional airspace disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, searching for accommodation while awaiting confirmation on when flights will resume. As of March 2, a limited number of services have gradually resumed. In the meantime, communities across the UAE have »»»
Two teenagers detained in Bishkek with 50 doses of synthetic drugs - | 24.KG
Officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek identified and detained two teenagers who were distributing synthetic drugs through a stash system in the Pervomaysky district. Police conducted a search of the area as part of Drug Den preventativ»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Mirchev: March 3 Is Opportunity to Take Stock, Ask Ourselves What We Want to Pass On to Our Children
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»»»