International News from Sunday, March 1st, 2026
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China condemns attacks on Iran, urges ceasefire and talks
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran are unacceptable, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday as he called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of talks to prevent a wider regional conflict.
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Oman Port targeted by two drones
Two drones have targeted Oman's commercial port of Duqm, according to a security official.
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Iran's military chief killed during US-Israeli strikes
Iran's state TV has reported the death of several leaders of the armed forces and the Revolutionary Guard during the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, including the armed forces' Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.
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Bahrain intercepts 45 Iranian missiles, 9 drones
Bahrain's Defence Forces have successfully intercepted and shot down 45 Iranian missiles and 9 drones, including Shahed-136, the country's state media announced.
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Qatar intercepts 63 Iranian missiles, 11 drones; affirms right to respond
Qatar Armed Forces have successfully repelled a large-scale Iranian attack targeting its territory with 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones, strongly condemning what it described as a dangerous escalation and affirming its full and legitimate right to respond.
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Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media said on Sunday.
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Kuwait, Qatar summons Iranian ambassadors over missile, drone attacks
Qatar and Kuwait have summoned Iranian Ambassadors to express its strong condemnation of the attacks targetting its territories.
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UAE intercepts 3 ballistic missiles, 121 dronesThe UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted and 8 fell within the country's territory on Wednesday.
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Fujairah International Airport operates charter flights via OmanA number of charter flights will operate from Fujairah on Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, to select destinations in India, Egypt and Pakistan to transport travellers stranded in the UAE due to the ongoing regional developments.
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Air Arabia extends suspension of commercial operations until March 9Air Arabia has extended the suspension of operations until 3 pm on Monday, March 9, with a limited number of flights operating in coordination with relevant authorities.
