2026-03-01

World News

A new Ayatollah to be chosen within days, Iran's Foreign Minister says

Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed three US service members and injured several in Israel, as thousands in Yazd mourned, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

01/03/2026

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Latest news bulletin | March 1st, 2026 – Evening

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01/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

German cruise passengers stranded after Iran attacks

The Persian Gulf is currently characterised by hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping; only ships with connections to China or Russia can pass through the strait.

01/03/2026

Europe News

Belgium seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in North Sea crackdown

The Belgian navy has seized a tanker suspected of busting EU sanctions on Russia, sailing under a false flag in Belgian waters. France assisted the operation, which targets Moscow's shadow oil fleet.

01/03/2026

Travel News

Middle East visitors could face legal consequences for strike footage

Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.

01/03/2026

World News

EU set to discuss repatriations from the Mideast amid travel chaos

EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East.

01/03/2026

Europe News

Putin calls the death of Iran's Ali Khamenei, a 'cynical

The President noted that in Russia, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations.

01/03/2026

Qatar

Qatari forces intercept Iranian missiles as Doha fire contained

On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant.

01/03/2026

World News

Orbán raises terror alert and eyes election gains amid Iran war

Hungary raises its terror threat level and renews pressure on Ukraine to restore Russian oil flows, as the Israel-US strikes on Iran roil global energy markets — handing Orbán a campaign boost.

01/03/2026

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01/03/2026

Economy

First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured and all 20 crew members were evacuated, according to Oman's Maritime Security Centre.

01/03/2026

Iran

In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai

Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran

01/03/2026

Travel News

How to register with your embassy after attack on Iran

Residents and visitors to the Middle East are being urged to register their presence to receive updates.

01/03/2026

Iran

19,000 flights delayed as Middle East aviation comes to a standstill

Major aviation hubs in the Gulf suspend operations with airspace closed and airlines forced to cancel and divert flights, leaving passengers stranded around the world.

01/03/2026

Iran

Decades of absolute rule over Iran: Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

The most powerful man in Iran was killed on Saturday in US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran and his death leaves a power vaccum in the country. But how did Ali Khamenei rise to power and what is his legacy?

01/03/2026

Iran

Iranians take to the streets to celebrate Khamenei’s death

Footage from social media showed people celebrating in the streets of the Iranian city of Kiraj late on Saturday after both the US and Israel claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in their major aerial attack earlier in the day.

01/03/2026

Iran

Live. EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks on Iran war, energy

EU foreign ministers meet in an emergency video call led by Kaja Kallas to forge a joint position on the Iran war, with energy markets, regional stability and stranded European nationals on the agenda.

01/03/2026

Food and Drink

Why the pistachio has become the most sought-after seed in Spain

Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?

01/03/2026

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Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

01/03/2026

USA

Trump: We will hit them with a force that has never been seen before

Trump warned Iran against escalating attacks, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker vowed “devastating blows” in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and continued US-Israeli strikes.

01/03/2026

Green News

Ocean Pact to Ocean Act: Can the EU save its seas and fisheries?

From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.

01/03/2026

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Latest news bulletin | March 1st, 2026 – Morning

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01/03/2026