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3 March

Middle East

An Iranian man stands in front of destroyed buildings near a police headquarters that is completely destroyed in U.S.-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Warns of Longer Iran War as Riyadh, Beirut Hit

US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month.

3 March

Americas

Melania Trump presides over a UN Security Council meeting in New York, United States, on March 2, 2026, marking the first time a sitting first lady of the United States leads the powerful body.

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Thank You, Madam President’: Melania Trump Leads UN Security Council as Iran War Rages

First Lady Melania Trump pressed the cause of children caught in conflict as she chaired a UN Security Council meeting Monday as the US-Israeli war against Iran raged.

2 March

Nuclear

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Boost Nuclear Arsenal, Could Deploy Atomic Weapons to European Allies

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time.

2 March

Middle East

People hold picture of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while crying at an event honoring Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on March 1, 2026 at Ashoura Square in southern Beirut, Lebanon.

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Calls for Restraint After Israel-Hezbollah Clashes

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for restraint as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon intensified amid the Israeli and US war on the armed group's main backer Iran.

2 March

War

Smoke rises over Iran's capital, Tehran, after a reported explosion on February 28, 2026, following Israel's statement that it carried out a "preemptive strike."

Staff Writer With AFP

China Backs Iran ‘Defending Sovereignty,’ Vows to Push for Peace

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.

2 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Hopes for Next Talks With Russia Soon, Despite Iran War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he hoped negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi would go ahead in the coming days despite the Middle East war.

2 March

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

N. Korea Increased Military Supply Shipments to Russia: Intelligence

North Korea has ramped up its military supply containers, including ammunition and weapons, shipped to Russia amid its war with Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

2 March

Arms