Asia

Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 people in southern Lebanon

Israel expanded its war against Iran and its allies into southern Lebanon on Sunday while Tehran continued missile and drone attacks across the Gulf.

08/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks

In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild.

08/03/2026

Iran

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba elected as the supreme leader of Iran

Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the third leader of the Islamic Republic. Mojtaba Khamenei, 54, is Ali Khamenei’s second son and was educated at a religious seminary.

08/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan releases footage after foiling Iran-linked terror plots

Video aired by Azerbaijani media shows investigators displaying explosives allegedly recovered during the operation, including blocks of C-4 that officials say were smuggled into the country as part of a planned attack.

07/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

Euronews journalist shelters at Dubai airport amid Iran's drone strike

Euronews’ journalist Lilly Douse was scheduled to travel from Dubai airport when the Iranian drone attacked the vicinity of the airport.

07/03/2026

Lebanon

Dozens killed as Israel ramps up strikes and raids in eastern Lebanon

Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon, where Israeli forces carried out a commando operation, killed 41 people, the Lebanese health ministry said on Saturday. The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight after an Israeli force landed there and clashed with local gunmen.

07/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

Iranian drone attack suspends flights at Dubai International airport

A drone attack near the main terminals of Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on Saturday morning just after Iran announced that it would no longer target neighbouring countries and apologising for the past attacks.

07/03/2026

Iran

Iran's president apologises for air strikes on Gulf countries

After a week of tit-for-tat strikes there is no foreseeable end to the fighting and the Trump administration approved a new $151 million arms sale to Israel.

07/03/2026

Qatar

How air raid sirens and alerts shape daily lives across Middle East

Residents across the Gulf region now live in the harrowing reality of thunderous explosions overhead. As the Iran war shows no sign of slowing down, the authorities are helping educate people on what to do and how to handle this new reality.

07/03/2026

Iran

Gulf attacks continue as Iran says Trump 'killed' de‑escalation chance

Trump vowed Iran would be hit “very hard” as he hailed the US campaign. Tehran warned it is ready for escalation, while Israel claimed near total control of Iranian skies.

07/03/2026

Iran

Russia allegedly gave Iran intel to help it strike US military

Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups across the Middle East.

07/03/2026

Business

Iran's Gulf energy site strikes rattle markets, raise recession fears

Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s global energy supplies with incalculable consequences ahead.

06/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian terror attack plot

Baku said it foiled Iranian-linked terror plots on four key sites, including a major pipeline and Jewish community targets, as tensions with Tehran sharply escalate.

06/03/2026

Destinations

How Thailand is proving that healing is the new luxury

From north to south, Thailand offers healthy plates and active tourism experiences that put the focus on healing both body and mind.

06/03/2026

Destinations

Macao awaits with dynamic events and a buzzing new area

Despite its small size, Macao delivers with festivals, parades and attractions suited to all kinds of visitors.

06/03/2026

No Comment

Lebanon: Israeli strikes on Hezbollah stronghold displace thousands in Beirut

Israeli strikes on Beirut’s suburbs have forced a mass exodus, with more than 95,000 people displaced after evacuation warnings for the crowded southern suburbs.

06/03/2026

No Comment

Iran: Worshippers in Tehran rally after Friday prayers

As Iran and Israel exchange strikes, Tehran worshippers rally in support of the Islamic Republic, echoing calls for resistance against Israel and the US.

06/03/2026

Azerbaijan

International community condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan

Baku says it is continuing to formulate its response to Iran's drone attack on Thursday, as the country’s armed forces remain on heightened alert.

06/03/2026

Business

Why Asia sits at the centre of the global LNG shock

Middle East tensions and energy infrastructure disruptions are rattling global LNG markets, hitting Asia hardest.

06/03/2026

Iran

Iran security forces issue shoot-to-kill orders amid growing unrest

Amid escalating tensions in Iran, two senior security officials have issued chilling threats to Iranian citizens, warning that both protesting minors and thieves could face death under new shoot-to-kill orders.

06/03/2026

Business

The country likely winning from Iran's Hormuz gambit? Russia

The world's most critical shipping chokepoint is becoming a geopolitical battleground — and Russia may be the unlikely winner.

06/03/2026

Business

Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150

Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days".

06/03/2026

Spotlight

Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.

06/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.

06/03/2026

Space

NASA honours astronomers who helped redirect an asteroid

Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The measurements confirmed the first planetary-defence experiment in which a human-made impact changed the motion of a natural celestial body.

06/03/2026

The Cube

Did you spot these fake videos about the Iran war?

The escalation between Iran, Israel and the US has prompted a wave of viral war footage online. But many of the videos gaining millions of views are misleading, wrongly captioned, lifted from video games or entirely AI-generated.

06/03/2026