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The biggest disruption to global air transport since the coronavirus pandemic continued on March 1, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle East hubs such as Dubai and Doha closed, as Iran lashed out after the U.S. and Israeli attacks.Justin Tallis | AFP | Getty ImagesAirlines stocks led losses in Asian markets on Monday as airspace disruptions and airport closures in the Middle East destabilized the travel market, while higher oil prices boosted energy stocks amid the escalating Iran conflict.singapore airlines fell more than 5%, continuing the sector’s pace of decline. Japanese ANA and Japan Airlines Each fell more…

The war in Iran continues to disrupt aviation in the Middle East and elsewhere, leaving planes grounded in one of the world’s busiest regions. Airlines around the world have been forced to cancel flights through multiple cities in the region, impacting thousands of travelers around the world. These include airports in U.S.-friendly Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are targets of Iranian retaliation and host U.S. military bases. Here’s what travelers need to know: Wide swaths of airspace over the Middle East remained closed on Monday as Iran’s neighbors restrict movement into…

explainerAl Jazeera will explain everything from the schedule and venue to the favorite teams and the route to the semi-finals.listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationPublished March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationIn the must-win match against West Indies, Sanju Samson bowled an incredible 97 innings to lead India to victory in the final Super Eights and complete the semi-final line-up for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.The Holders’ goal of successfully defending their title and becoming the only team to lift the trophy at home and add…

People gather in a square in Tehran to mourn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel on March 1, 2026. Atta Kenare | AFP | Getty Images What you need to know todayPresident Donald Trump said in a prerecorded Truth Social post Sunday afternoon that he would “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. service members. He added that combat operations in Iran, which began on Saturday, will continue. Early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command announced the first three U.S. service members killed in the conflict.Meanwhile, David…

Mirsad Sarajlic | iStock | Getty ImagesIran faces a near-total internet blackout amid US and Israeli airstrikes.The country has now spent more than 48 hours with a near-total internet blackout, with connectivity at about 1% of normal levels, according to data from independent internet monitoring group NetBlocks posted at 2:35 a.m. ET on Monday. NetBlocks blamed the power outage on a nationwide internet shutdown “imposed by the regime,” but the government has not commented.”Government shutdowns have been a go-to tactic for the regime, with the previous instance in January lasting several weeks and concealing serious human rights violations,” NetBlocks said.The…

Iran’s clerical regime now faces the prospect of finding a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack. The veteran leader, who has ruled with an iron fist for nearly four decades, has no officially declared successor. Instead, a select body of 88 senior clergy known as the Assembly of Experts will choose the next leader. Under the constitution, when the supreme leader steps down, his powers are temporarily transferred to a council made up of the president, the attorney general, and senior clergy from the Guardian Council until the Assembly of Experts elects…

How does Iran choose its supreme leader, and who will be the next supreme leader?File photo: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei speaks in Tehran on January 8, 2007. Stringer Iran | ReutersKhamenei’s death in a joint US-Israeli airstrike has forced Iran’s leadership into an urgent process to select a new supreme leader.Under Iran’s constitution, the supreme leader is appointed by a council of experts. When a vacancy occurs in a position, a parliament is convened to deliberate and select a successor. Decisions require a simple majority vote.In the interim, an interim three-member Leadership Council will assume the duties of the…

Catherine O’Hara posthumously wins acting award weeks later: Watch Seth Rogen’s emotional acceptance speechMichael B. Jordan I am grateful to one special saint. as sinner The actor received the trophy for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the 2026 Actor Awards organized by the actor. kristen bell On March 1st at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, he gave a special shout-out to his mother. Donna Jordansupported his dream of becoming an actor even during difficult times. “Mom, thank you for driving me to New York,” Michael said, making eye contact with Donna in the audience,…

March 1, 2026 Smoke rises from a reported explosion in Tehran after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a major attack by the United States and Israel the day before. This triggered a new wave of retaliatory missile attacks from Iran. Mouji | AFP | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets are expected to start the new trading week in solid negative territory as global markets fall after the United States and Israel launched widespread attacks against Iran over the weekend.british FTSE The index opened 0.6% lower, with Germany’s dachshund 1.5% down, France CAC40 1.4% decrease in Italy…

Tel Aviv, Israel — What undermines this moment’s sense of relief for many oppressed Iranians is that killing Supreme Leader Khamenei is a dangerously simplistic solution to a very complex problem. Hamanei’s reign was marked by mismanagement and ultimately ended with his trademark repression, one of the bloodiest episodes of violence his regime used to maintain its hold on power. His ouster sparked celebrations in Tehran, 40 days of official mourning and large pro-regime crowds, as well as a struggle by the regime’s remnants to plan what’s next. Israeli officials hinted that the attack was rushed to take advantage of…