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Saudi Arabia intercepts drones trying to attack oil refinery, debris sparked fire 02 Mar 2026 - 11:36 am

Al Jazeera reports that two drones that “attempted to attack” the Ras Tanura refinery this morning were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Arabia’s Defence...

Iranian drone hits runway of UK base in Cyprus 02 Mar 2026 - 11:34 am

Nicosia: An Iranian drone hit the runway of a UK military base in Cyprus on Monday, prompting the EU to vow solid backing...

Several US military aircraft crashes, all members safe: Kuwait MoD 02 Mar 2026 - 11:02 am

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that several United States military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, confirming that...

Turkiye suspends day-trip crossings at Iran border 02 Mar 2026 - 10:30 am

Istanbul, Turkiye: Turkiye and Iran have mutually suspended day-trip crossings at three border gates, the Turkish trade minister announced on Monday. "Same-day passenger...

Smoke rising from US embassy in Kuwait City: AFP 02 Mar 2026 - 09:37 am

Kuwait City: Black smoke was seen rising from the US embassy in Kuwait City on Monday after the latest volley of Iranian strikes,...

Kuwait intercepts drones approaching via sea, no casualties reported 02 Mar 2026 - 08:54 am

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry confirmed Monday that most of the drones approaching the country by sea near the areas of Rumaithiya and...

Kuwait's Capital markets resume trading after temporary suspension 01 Mar 2026 - 11:12 pm

Kuwait City: The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority announced on Sunday that trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange will resume on Monday. In a...

UAE suspends capital markets trading until further notice 01 Mar 2026 - 10:24 pm

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its capital markets from Monday until further notice. In a statement carried...

UAE closes embassy in Tehran, recalls ambassador, all diplomats from Iran 01 Mar 2026 - 10:08 pm

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Sunday the closure of its embassy in Tehran, and the withdrawal of its ambassador and...

1 killed, 32 injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile, drone launches continue for 2nd day 01 Mar 2026 - 08:59 pm

Kuwait City:One person was killed and 32 others were injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile and drone launches toward the country continue for...

Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers discuss de-escalation efforts 01 Mar 2026 - 08:57 pm

Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a telephone call with his...

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President discuss regional military escalation 01 Mar 2026 - 08:31 pm

Jeddah: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Turkish...

Trump says he agreed to talk to new Iranian leaders: Report 01 Mar 2026 - 07:45 pm

The US President,Donald Trump says the country’s new leadership wants to talk with his administration and he plans to do so. “They want...

Iran open to ‘serious efforts at de-escalation’: Oman foreign ministry 01 Mar 2026 - 07:29 pm

Muscat: Al Jazeera stated thatIran’s Foreign MinisterAbbas Araghchi, told his Omani counterpartBadr bin Hamad Al Busaidithat Tehran is open to any “serious efforts...

Iraqi Airways suspends flights until next April 01 Mar 2026 - 06:53 pm

Baghdad: Iraqi Airways announced on Sunday suspension of all flights until early April amid ongoing military escalation in the region. The airline closed...

Three US service members killed in action during operation against Iran 01 Mar 2026 - 06:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The US Central Command announced that three service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part...

Two Palestinians killed, multiple others injured in Israeli bombing in northern Gaza 01 Mar 2026 - 06:04 pm

Gaza: Two Palestinians have been killed and several others injured today in an Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the Al-Jurn area in Jabaliain...