Apple introduces updated budget iPhone 17e - UPI.com
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e on Monday, the budget phone in its iPhone 17 line-up, with an upgraded camera, faster chips and MagSafe to more easily snap chargers and accessories onto the back of the phone. Photo courtesy of Apple March 2 (UPI) -- Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 17e, the budg»»»
138 national food factories operating at high efficiency in Qatar: MoCI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the country’s industrial sector currently includes more than 138 national food manufacturing factories, operating at high efficiency to ensure a stable supply and meet local market demand. According to figures released by the Ministry, the sec»»»
Kuwait bans food exports due to regional situation
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Osama Boodai issued a decision on Sunday, banning the export of all types of food commodities in order to protect consumers and enhance market stability.The decision stipulates the prohibition of exporting all types of food commodi»»»
Kuwait FM echoes condemnation of Iran attacks
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reiterated Kuwait's condemnation of the heinous Iranian attacks that targeted the country during the past two days.Sheikh Jarrah made the remarks while addressing the 50th extraordinary videoconferen»»»
Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighborliness
Vienna: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighborliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter of th»»»
Trump mulls ground troops, cites 4 objectives: The latest on US-Iran war
President Donald Trump said US strikes were the "last, best chance" to stop Iran building a nuclear bomb, as the war raged through a third day and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Here are the latest developments: Iran 'will burn any ship' passing through HormuzA general in Iran's Revo»»»
Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighbourliness
Vienna The State of Qatar has stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of good neighbourliness and the understandings upon which relations between the two countries are based, in addition to violating the principles of the Charter o»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Mauritania Pres.
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from Mauritanian President Mohammad Ould Cheikh El Ghazouan.During the call, the Mauritanian President reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people following the he»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince receives call from Libyan presidential council chief
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday a telephone call from the president of the Libyan Presidential Council Dr. Mohammad Al-Menfi.During the call, President Al-Menfi reassured about Kuwait, its leadership and people in the »»»
GCC envoys in Washington condemn Iranian strikes on member states
WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) - Ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to the United States expressed, in a statement sent to US Secretary State Marco Rubio on Sunday, their strongest condemnation of the recent Iranian missile attacks targeting GCC countries.The GCC Ambassadors stressed that Ir»»»
Qatar Airways says Feb 28 - March 10 passengers eligible for complimentary date changes, refund of unused value of ticket
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, in a statement, said that passengers with a confirmed booking with a travel date between February 28, 2026 and March 10, 2026 are eligible for complimentary date changes of up to 14 days from the original travel date, or a refund of the unused value of their ticket. The »»»
GCC to safeguard security of members, right to retaliate against Iran's attacks - FMs
RIYADH -- The foreign ministers, in a final statement, said they discussed the Iranian rocket and drone attacks on the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the State of Kuwait which started yesterday.They discussed the Iranian attacks on civilian facilities, service center and populated area»»»
Shooting kills three in US Texas
WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) -- Three people were killed and 14 others injured in a shooting in Austin in the US state of Texas on Sunday, according to US police said."Around 2 a.m. this morning, Sunday, March 1, 2026, Austin Police (APD) officers responded to an Active Attack in the 700 block of Wes»»»
Starmer allows US to use UK bases against Iranian missilesآ’ threat
LONDON, March 1 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that the US has asked permission to use British bases to target locations where Iranian missiles were stored and launched, indicated that it was granted.In a video posted on X, Starmer said, "The United States has requested permis»»»
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers - UPI.com
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»»»
'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image
When Will Bailey stepped off a plane in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was supposed to mark a new chapter in his life. The fitness influencer from the UK had made the trip with the intention of relocating his coaching business there and securing residency. But within 24 hours of h»»»
Qatar reiterates strongest condemnation of Iranian attacks on its territory, affirms wars are breeding ground for all human rights violations
Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its condemnation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks that targeted its territory, considering them a clear violation of its sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, and a clear breach of the rules of international law and the principles set fo»»»
Kuwait First Deputy PM reassures about injured at Adan Hospital
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah went to Adan Hospital to check on those injured in recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait.The move came as part of continued follow of the current developments the country is going throug»»»
KFF's Acting Chief inspects Doha port
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Acting Deputy Chief for Civil Protection at Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) Brigadier General Omar Bouresli conducted on Sunday an inspection visit to Doha Port security point.The visit aimed to review all preparations and ensure the readiness of the force participating in securin»»»
EC Chief discusses regional, global developments with Turkish Pres.
BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- European Commission (EC) Chief Ursula Von der Leyen on Sunday discussed key regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to support stability at both the regional and global levels.The discussions took place during a phone call described by von der Leyen a»»»
Jordan summons Iranian embassy charge dآ’affaires over aggressions
AMMAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the charge dآ’affaires of the Iranian embassy in Amman on Sunday and delivered a strongly worded protest message to his government over attacks on Jordanian territory and other Arab countries.In a press statement, the ministry's spoke»»»
Interior Minister chairs Civil Defence Council meeting to discuss latest developments in current situation
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) – Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday as part of the ongoing follow-up to the latest developments in the current si»»»
Interior minister chairs Civil Defense Council meeting to follow up on latest developments
DOHA: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the council meeting on Monday, as part of the ongoing monitoring of current developments. The council listened to a num»»»
Gulf Club Champions League semis adjourned until further notice
DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Club Champions League semi-finals were adjourned until further notice, the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) said on Sunday.In a statement, the federation added that the move came in light of these current conditions and security developments in the region, »»»
GCC to safeguard security of members, right to retaliate against Iran's attacks - FMs
RIYADH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council countries will take all necessary measures to safeguard their security, stability and territorial integrity including the right to retaliate against "unjustified" Iranian aggression, top diplomats of six-nation GCC said.Foreign Ministers of Kuwait,»»»
Kuwait PM visits Electricity Ministry's control center
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday paid an inspection tour of the national control center of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.Accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Electricity, W»»»
EU calls for maximum restraint amid rapid Mideast developments
BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday evening called for maximum restraint, protection of civilians and full respect of international law, including the principles of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law, considering the rapid developments in Iran and the»»»