International News from Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
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Qatar busts two cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Qatari authorities said they have arrested two cells linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
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Jordanian airspace reopens after 'comprehensive review'
Jordan has announced the reopening of its airspace to all civil aviation traffic following a "comprehensive operational and security review amid current regional developments".
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At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbours entered its sixth day.
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Drones target fuel tanks at Oman’s Duqm Port
Several drones have targeted fuel tanks and struck one at Oman's Duqm commercial port on Tuesday, with no casualties reported.
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Qatar announces interception of 2 jets, 101 missiles since Iranian attack
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced its successful interception of 2 SU-24 fighter jets, 98 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 24 drones since the start of the Iranian attack.
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Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia on Tuesday, aiming to bolster relations between the two so-called "middle powers" amid what he has called a "rupture" in world order.
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Clinton says Trump told him of 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton has told lawmakers that President Donald Trump told him he had "some great times" with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to a video released on Monday.
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Two drones target US embassy in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence has announced that two drones targeted the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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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.
