President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel's attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. "I might have forced their (Israel’s) hand," T»»»

Israel's military chief on Tuesday said his forces would keep attacking Hezbollah until the Iran-backed Lebanese group was disarmed, as the war in the Middle East raged for a fourth day. "We are determined to eliminate the threat Hezbollah poses and will not stop until this organization is disarmed»»»

Israeli-US operations targeting various Iranian military and security leaders have cut off communication between officials handling the Palestinian file in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and leaders at multiple levels within Palestinian factions, both inside and outside Gaza. Asharq Al-Aws»»»

The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse in Cairo In Egypt, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The total lunar eclipse was visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, lasting for 82 minutes and showcasing the stunning "Blood Moon". Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI)»»»

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»»»

Moscow, March. 3 (SANA) Russia’s Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, Kirill Dmitriev, warned Tuesday that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions could have serious repercussions for global commodity and agric»»»

All major indexes on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) reacted to the US-Israel attack on Iran with mild declines of slightly more than 1% on March 2. Conversely, shares in the oil firm Orlen rose by more than 5% as investors braced for high margins within the industry, whilst defence-focused stocks »»»

Regional machinery and defence conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has announced its entrance into the Hungarian defence industry by acquiring a 49% share in the local 4iG Space & Defence Technologies. The move »»»

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. »»»

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies. »»»

Three people have been detained in Belgium as part of a probe into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Cameroon linked to the country's secessionist rebellion, Belgian prosecutors say. They are suspected to be leaders of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), a militia fighting for the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from the President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the beginning of the call, the Ukrainian President inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian aggression, expressing»»»

The Druzhba oil pipeline remains fully capable of transporting Russian crude, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said, urging Ukraine to immediately restore shipments. The Soviet-era pipeline, part of which runs through Ukraine, went offline in January after Kiev claimed it had been damaged »»»

Benedetto "Nitto" Santapaola, the Sicilian mafia boss convicted of a string of mafia murders in the 1980s and '90s, has died in a Milan prison at 87. Image courtesy of UPI March 3 (UPI) -- Benedetto "Nitto" Santapaola, the Sicilian mafia boss convicted of a string of mafia murders in the 1980s and »»»

People in Tehran are stocking up on essentials as uncertainty over how long the war might continue grows in the Iranian capital. Locals have told BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases, as explosions continue to sound around the city. "We need to stock »»»

If you’ve been patiently waiting to see if your Big Ticket will win big this month, you are going to have to be patient a little longer. Big Ticket has postponed its live draw to tomorrow, out of an abundance of caution, it said on its social media channels as regional tensions continue. The big re»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has directed that the salaries of Dubai Government employees be disbursed ahead of Eid Al Fitr, on 17 March, to enable staff to meet their families’ needs and sh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy continues carrying out air raids on South Lebanon town, leaving a number of martyrs and injuries: Al-Manar reporter 03-03-202»»»

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Damascus: The Syrian Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority announced Tuesday that it had recommissioned Aleppo International Airport and reopened the air corridors in the northern sector of the airspace toward Turkiye, effective from Tuesday night. However, the authority emphasised that air tr»»»

A ceremonial military tattoo on National Assembly Square in Sofia marked the 148th anniversary of Bulgaria’s Liberation from Ottoman rule on Tuesday. Vice President Iliana Iotova reviewed Bulgarian Army representative units at a ceremony led by Brigadier General Stoyan Shopov, chief of staff of the»»»

PARIS, France — With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one of the world's most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas.What is the strait's importance to world markets?The strait is especially key to »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the Middle East where the United States and Israel continued to bombard Iran, while Tehran launched further strikes on its neighbours.The attacks on the Islamic state have upended regional »»»

AMMAN — Jordan's total imports of tablets last year approximately reached 389,000 units, with a total value of JD58 million.According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Association for Mobile Devices and Accessories Investors (Vision), the average price per device in 2025 around stood at JD149.As»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s pharmaceutical exports posted "solid" growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for Jordanian medicines in overseas marketsAccording to foreign trade figures released by the Department of Statistics (DoS), exports of pharmaceutical preparations grew by 5.1 per cent in 2025, reaching »»»

Iran once boasted that it controlled four Arab capitals: Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut and Sanaa in an alliance dubbed the "Axis of Resistance". But the network -- long used as a regional force against Israel -- has been weakened since the Gaza war and now risks collapse, upending the regional balance,»»»

US and Israeli strikes pummeled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US embassies in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliated, and Isr»»»

President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of the US operation in Iran. In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the threat from Iran had been "untenable" despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Lawmakers ar»»»

Nancy Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31, 2026, around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church the next day. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department March 3 (UPI) -- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said a a dedicated homicide team was now working on the case involv»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold rates fell sharply a day after hitting fresh records, dropping by nearly Dh30 by Tuesday evening, mirroring a price plunge recorded in global markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the UAE, 24-karat rates dropped from Dh641 to Dh614 per gram on T»»»

Israel's attacks on Lebanon have displaced more than 58,000 people, Lebanese authorities said on Tuesday, as the Israeli military continues its strikes following a Hezbollah rocket launch. The government's disaster and management unit said that more than 58,000 people have been displaced, double th»»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday announced it would imminently strike buildings in the south Lebanese city of Tyre, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, saying it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and warning residents to leave. "To the residents of the buildings marked in red on the attached »»»

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday. In a House deposition, Clinton said Trump mentioned Epstein in 2002 or 2003. Trump has said they later fell o»»»

US President Donald Trump met with Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday at the White House for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war.  Donald Trump met with Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his f»»»

Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation amid fears of a fresh energy crisis over the war with Iran. Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising on worries that the widening war with Iran m»»»

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) – Syria is stepping up its international trade engagement with participation in major regional and global exhibitions, marking a renewed push to restore its economic and tourism presence abroad. For the first time since liberation, Syria is taking part in the ITB Berlin Int»»»

Geneva: The UAE has affirmed that it reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to the Iranian attacks in accordance with international law, in order to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. This came in a statement delivered by Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Represent»»»

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The Romanian snack market is constantly evolving, supported by lifestyle changes and the integration of snacks into daily routines. The bars and tablets sub-segments are performing strongly, while wafers remain the only segment experiencing growth in both volume and value. Chocolate bars and tablet»»»

DOHA: The Central Municipal Council affirmed that the State of Qatar possesses a sufficient strategic stock of food supplies, medicines, and essential goods, as part of carefully developed crisis management plans that ensure their continued availability in markets and healthcare facilities without »»»

Beirut, Lebanon, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Israel struck a headquarters belonging to the Jamaa Islamiya group, an ally of Hamas and Hezbollah, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Tuesday, state media reported. "The Israeli enemy carried out an air raid a short while ago, targeting a headquarters »»»

A man walks inside a building during a power outage in Havana in February. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- Cuba began March facing a historic energy crisis, with an electricity deficit left 64% of the island in the dark due to fuel shortages and technical failures at its thermoele»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the city were the result of air defence interception operations. In a statement carried by the Government of Dubai Media Office, authorities said relevant teams are continuing to monitor the situation closely and ar»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that distance learning will continue for all private educational institutions in the emirate until Friday, 6 March, as a precautionary measure in light of ongoing regional developments. In a statement posted on X, the reg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Central Municipal Council affirmed that the State of Qatar possesses a sufficient strategic stock of food supplies, medicines, and essential goods, as part of carefully developed crisis management plans that ensure their continued availability in markets and healthcare facilities w»»»

A car came under gunfire Tuesday on a highway near the coastal town of Nea Makri, east of Athens, but no injuries have been reported and police suspect the incident is connected with clashes between Turkish organized crime groups. Police said three people fired at least eight shots at the car, whic»»»

1 of 9 | Years after the conviction and death of Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department’s release of files on the investigation into him, at the direction of Congress, is bringing consequences to some of his associates. File Photo courtesy of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice/ EPA-EF»»»

“2026 is not just a year of fiscal changes. It is a reset point for entrepreneurs. The difference will no longer be made only by the level of taxes paid, but by how the company is built and managed structurally,” says Gianina Crăciun, entrepreneur and financial and legal consultant with over 15 yea»»»

President Donald Trump has told reporters Sir Keir Starmer is "no Winston Churchill" in the latest spat over the UK's refusal to get involved in initial US-Israel strikes on Iran. The row centers on the use of the military base in Diego Garcia on the Chagos Islands, after the UK agreed on Sunday to»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Upon the advance of two Merkava tanks to pull the targeted tank in Tal Nehas area, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted both with orien»»»