No Comment Residents flee Beirut suburbs after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict spread to Lebanon. 02/03/2026
Cyprus UK military base in Cyprus targeted as Iran's retaliation widens The suspected drone strike came shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has agreed to let the US use its bases for attacks on Iran’s missiles and their launch sites. 02/03/2026
No Comment Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh kills at least nine in Israel At least nine people were killed after an Iranian missile struck a residential neighborhood in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh. 02/03/2026
United Arab Emirates German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass. 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
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
Qatar Qatar says situation stable, warns against rumours Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Gulf including in Qatar after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets on February 28, sharply escalating regional tensions and prompting civil defence measures. 28/02/2026
Israel Netanyahu on Khamenei: 'There are many signs that this dictator is gone' Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "there are many signs" that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday morning, as part of a major US-Israeli attack on the country. 28/02/2026
Israel Explosions light up Tel Aviv sky as Israel intercepts missiles Explosions were seen over Tel Aviv as Israel’s defense system intercepted missiles reportedly launched by Iran. Tehran said it had begun a “first wave” of drones and missiles after US-Israel strikes on Iran, with further attacks suggested. 28/02/2026
United Arab Emirates Euronews journalists in Dubai report multiple drone attacks on residential areas Euronews journalists in Dubai report explosions and missile strike on a residential area, with fires engulfing buildings and evacuations underway. Correspondent Jane Witherspoon says panic spread as people fled the Palm tourist district following the latest blasts. 28/02/2026
Bahrain Moment Iranian strike hits US military base in Bahrain Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement. 28/02/2026
Qatar Qatar warns it may respond after intercepting missiles Qatar strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory calling them a blatant violation of sovereignty. Air defences intercepted multiple waves over Doha, as authorities urged calm. 28/02/2026
Israel “Help has arrived,” Netanyahu says, urging Iranians to "take your destiny" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the US launched a joint operation against Iran to counter what he called an “existential threat.” He urged Iranians to “take your destiny into your own hands.” President Donald Trump said US forces had begun "major combat operations". 28/02/2026
Israel Israeli defence systems intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa Israeli defence systems intercepted retaliatory Iranian missiles over Haifa on February 28, leaving trails of smoke across the sky as sirens sounded in the northern port city. The interceptions came after Iran launched missiles in response to US and Israeli strikes targeting several Iranian cities. 28/02/2026
No Comment Sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tehran after Israeli strikes on Iran Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on Iran. 28/02/2026
Food and Drink Ramadan festive foods: Rituals and treats in Syria's month of fasting Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable organisations. 28/02/2026
Israel Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran, contemplates military action Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US attack may be imminent. 27/02/2026
No Comment Ramadan in Gaza marked by grief amid fragile ceasefire and ruins Ramadan in Gaza unfolds amid mourning, destroyed homes, and mass displacement, while UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns of long-term consequences. 27/02/2026
Tech News European chip research giant imec opens Qatar hub in Middle East push Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences. 26/02/2026
No Comment Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery. 26/02/2026
Cyprus Foot-and-mouth disease: Anxiety and emergency measures in Cyprus A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province. 26/02/2026
Qatar in Motion Bridging Traditions from Qatar to South America In partnership with Media City In this episode, Laila travels to Chile to witness first-hand how creative collaboration is becoming Qatar’s signature on the world stage. What does it mean when murals, music, and marketplaces become canvases for international dialogue? We speak to the creatives who are taking the lead. 25/02/2026
Turkey Turkish Air Force major dies in F-16 fighter jet crash near Balıkesir A Turkish F-16 crashed after takeoff from the Balıkesir air base in Turkey's Marmara region, killing pilot Major İbrahim Bolat. Authorities opened an investigation. 25/02/2026
No Comment Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick. 25/02/2026
Moments Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile. 25/02/2026
Partner content Gen Z influencers trade Europe for Dubai’s booming content economy Partner content presented by Dubai Chambers Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent. 25/02/2026