Naharnet 3m

Netanyahu says Hezbollah made 'very big mistake', will respond with 'even greater force'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel was continuing to pound Iran and vowed to hit Hezbollah with increasing force as the war in the Middle East raged for a fourth day. "We continue to strike Iran with force. Our pilots are over the skies of Iran and Tehran, and also over the »»»

EU Observer 11m

Europe’s voice of moral sense speaks Spanish

European leaders have been carefully drafting cautious statements urging ‘de-escalation’, ‘respect for international law’ and ‘solidarity’ with those affected by the new and growing regional war in the Middle East over the last few days. But one voice has sounded different. And it speaks Spanish. O»»»

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Kathimerini 22m

Thessaloniki dog owners fined for missing tags, leashes, poop-dodging

A campaign of police inspections on dogs being walked in Thessaloniki over the past four weeks has resulted in several owners being fined for failing to tag or restrain the animals or pick up their droppings, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 142 people with their dogs were »»»

ekathimerini.com
Ya Libnan 23m

Lebanon pulled deeper into war as Hezbollah, Israel trade blows – Ya Libnan

Share: Debris at the site of an Israeli strike on a building that houses Al-Manar TV offices in Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer BEIRU»»»

UPI 25m

Noem testifying before Senate on Minneapolis immigration raids - UPI.com

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to testify on the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Minneapolis. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary »»»

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UPI 25m

Squirrel blamed for government Internet outage in Ohio county - UPI.com

A network outage that caused government offices to lose phone and Internet services in an Ohio county is now being blamed on a meddlesome squirrel. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- A network outage that caused several government offices to lose phone and Internet s»»»

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UPI 25m

Watch: Man catches tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet - UPI.com

March 2 (UPI) -- Idaho man David Rush caught a tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet to claim his latest Guinness World Records title. Rush enlisted the help of Chris Stumph, who he has collaborated with on multiple other Guinness World Record attempts, to throw the ball a distanc»»»

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BBC 28m

Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war

The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah has fired rockets from Lebanon into Israel for a second day while the Israeli military has sent troops into the south of the country, as Lebanon is dragged into the war between US, Israel and Iran. Israel has also carried out air strikes that have killed dozens of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

National Museum of Military History Deputy Director Kostova: Braila Flag Underpins Bulgaria’s Tricolour

The original Braila flag, widely seen as the prototype for Bulgaria’s tricolour, went on display at the National Museum of Military History in Sofia, Deputy Director Deyana Kostova said in an interview for BTA on Tuesday. The relic, which rarely leaves the museum’s storage, was put on display speci»»»

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Kathimerini 47m

Sheep and goat pox reaches Epirus, threatening Easter livestock market

A first case of sheep and goat pox has been confirmed in Epirus, northwestern Greece, heightening concern among veterinary authorities just weeks before Easter. The case was detected in a herd of 40 animals in Valanidorachi, in the municipality of Parga. Until now, Epirus had remained unaffected by»»»

ekathimerini.com
RT 48m

EU leaders are blaming Iran for the US-Israeli aggression against it

The common refrain out of the EU right now as Iran is being violated by the US and Israel’s giant missiles, is that it’s time for Tehran to just sit back and take it, and then reason with the attackers. “It is essential that the war does not spread any further. The Iranian regime has choices to mak»»»

rt.com
UPI 51m

OpenAI backtracks on new Pentagon contract, says it will revise deal - UPI.com

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he regrets rushing through a AI supply deal with the Defense Department, announcing plans to amend the contract to preclude use of its tools by the intelligence agencies for domestic mass surveillance purposes. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo March 3 (U»»»

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Sana 54m

Al-Shaibani receives UN international Commission of Inquiry delegation in Damascus

Damascus, March. 3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Tuesday a delegation from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, headed by Mounia Ammar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the outcomes of »»»

sana.sy
Al Manar 59m

Islamic Resistance fighters target with suitable weapons a Merkava tank at Al-Sammaqa Israeli occupation site, hitting it directly: Statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target with suitable weapons a Merkava tank at Al-Sammaqa Israeli occupation site, hitting it directly: Stateme»»»

UPI 1h

Supreme Court rules against California's school transgender policies - UPI.com

The Supreme Court issued an emergency temporary ruling Monday that blocks California's policy of protecting the privacy of transgender students from their parents. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling Monday temporarily blo»»»

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MIA 1h

Toshkovski on Karposh tragedy: Victim denied abuse despite husband’s violent record

Skopje, 3 March 2026 (MIA) — Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference Tuesday that a domestic dispute preceded the tragic deaths of a mother, Ivana, and her six-year-old daughter, Katja, who both fell from a balcony in Skopje's Karposh municipality Monday. Expressing his condolen»»»

mia.mk
Kathimerini 1h

Strike over Greek seamen in Gulf to stop ferry services on Thursday

Island ferries will remain in port Thursday due to a 24-hour strike called by the seamen’s umbrella PNO union to demand the immediate repatriation of all Greek crew members stuck on merchant ships in the war-torn Persian Gulf. In a statement Tuesday, PNO also voiced strong opposition to reported go»»»

ekathimerini.com
BBC 1h

UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus

The UK government is considering whether to send a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to increase security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, could be dispatched to the region after criticism from the Cypriot government about a lack of air defence as the Middle Eas»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance announces shooting down an Israeli drone over Nabatieh city, South Lebanon: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance announces shooting down an Israeli drone over Nabatieh city, South Lebanon: Statement 5 03-03-2026 16:13 PM Latest News »»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar declares unwavering readiness and signals decisive response after Iranian military escalation 

DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its full military and strategic readiness in the wake of what officials described as a grave and unprecedented escalation involving missile and aerial attacks targeting multiple locations across the country. Authorities warned that any breach of national sovereignty will »»»

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Libya Herald 1h

As Tripoli PM Aldabaiba fills two vacant ministerial posts, Presidency Council expresses a split over the legality of their appointment

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba made two new ministerial appointments yesterday, filling gaps due to suspensions / resignations. – Salem Mustafa Hussein Al-Alam is the new Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development – Mohamed Abdel Salam Al-Grew is the new Minister of E»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Deputy Prime Minister receives call from Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HH Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. The call discussed the latest developments »»»

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RT 1h

Americans warned to flee Middle East

The US State Department has issued an urgent warning for American citizens to immediately leave over a dozen countries across the Middle East, citing “serious safety risks” as Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets continue to escalate. In a post on X on Tuesday, Assistant Secret»»»

rt.com
RT 1h

Iranian missiles and drones hit US bases in six Middle Eastern countries

Within hours of the US launching ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, Tehran’s forces unleashed retaliatory strikes against American military bases in the Middle East, killing six US troops and destroying billions of dollars’ worth of equipment. ”We will make the Zionist criminals and the vile Ameri»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 2h

Iran conflict: UAE affirms right to self-defence amid regional tensions

Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has said the UAE retains its full and inherent right to self-defence, stressing that the country’s position on recent developments is based on clear and firm principles. Speaking at the UAE Government’s media briefing, she»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 2h

Over 400 homeless children identified in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 - | 24.KG

Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan identified more than 400 homeless children last year, Deputy Interior Minister Oktyabr Urmanbetov said during a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to him, Interior Ministry officers conducted »»»

24.kg
BBC 2h

We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East

British citizens currently stuck in the Middle East have told the BBC there has been a lack of information about available routes to travel home as Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region continue. Teigan McFadden's flight home from Dubai on Tuesday was cancelled and the 21-year-old says she i»»»

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BBC 2h

Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war in the Middle East could leave Ukraine struggling to source air defence missiles. He also said there was "a risk" Ukraine's allies could be distracted by the conflict, and forget his country's defence against Russia's full-scale invasion. "We cou»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Here’s the Biggest Sign Iran’s Air Defenses Are Standing Strong, Pentagon’s Planning Backfired

“Initially, it was impossible to evaluate the work of Iran’s air defense troops. But now, there is increasing information that the situation is stabilizing, and that Iran’s air defense assets are capable of neutralizing Israeli and US air targets,” notwithstanding the unprecedented surprise aggress»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US embassy warns of imminent attack in eastern Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday warned of an imminent attack in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran, home to much of the kingdom's energy installations along the Gulf coast. "There is a threat of imminent missile and UAV attacks over Dhahran. Do not come to the U.S. Consulat»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 2h

AI in the dock: India Supreme Court warns of misconduct

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned that judicial orders founded on artificial intelligence-generated, non-existent rulings would constitute misconduct — not merely a judicial error — raising serious concerns over the use of AI tools in court proceedings. A bench comprising Justices PS»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Manar 2h

Iran: Funeral Held for Scores of Children Martyred in US-Israeli Attack on Minab School

Iran bid farewell to the victims of the deadly strike that targeted an elementary school in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan during the latest US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. Grieving families and mourners filled the streets on Tuesday morning carrying small coffins an»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Retail parks. What’s behind the success of this investment format?

By Wojciech Jurga, Managing Partner at Scallier The retail real estate boom currently observed in Poland is driven primarily by investments in retail parks. Over the last five years, retail parks have evolved from a market niche into the leading format within the retail sector, doubling their numbe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE opens safe air corridors: Airlines to operate 48 flights per hour, says Minister

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has opened safe air corridors in coordination with Gulf countries, with a current handling capacity of 48 flights per hour, as part of measures to ensure continuity of economic and tourism activity amid ongoing regional developments, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy»»»

gulfnews.com
Libya Herald 2h

HoR unofficial meeting rejects new import taxes and foreign exchange bureaux – calls for monitored unified budget

In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) rejected the newly introduced and controversial import taxes as invalid, declaring them null and void. The statement by the ga»»»

libyaherald.com
Gulf News 2h

Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Far from home, Indian students in UAE stay calm, feel safe and choose to remain together

Dubai: For a group of Indian students studying in the UAE right now, the past few days have been unlike anything they expected when they arrived here. Despite all of that, most of them want to stay. They feel safe. And they have no plans to leave. Ask any of them how they are coping, and the answer»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 3h

We still have no idea where this war is heading

It is only day three of the new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours across the Gulf. The United Kingdom has dropped its refusal to allow the US to use its bases. The »»»

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UPI 3h

Iran conflict: Global oil, gas prices surge on supply disruption fears - UPI.com

A tanker anchored in the Persian Gulf off coast of Dubai, one of scores halted on either side of Strait of Hormuz after it was effectively closed due to threats against shipping made by the regime in Tehran that have sent global energy prices soaring. Photo by Stringer/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- The pric»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel army advance in south Lebanon, says creating buffer zone

Israeli forces advanced into a border area in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, a Lebanese army source told AFP, shortly after the Israeli defense minister instructed his troops to "take control of additional strategic positions in Lebanon". "Israeli ground forces advanced from Kfar Kila and the Khiam»»»

Gulf News 3h

Dubai taxi and limousine ridership record impressive growth

Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine sectors recorded remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and passenger-centric mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that taxi ridership rose 4.2% to 209 million passengers, while the E-hail li»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’

London: US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was “not like it used to be”, in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. “This was the most solid relationship of all»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar cutting off world’s largest LNG production fuels gas disruptions in Europe

Dubai: European natural gas prices are surging after Qatar halted production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant following Iranian drone attacks, raising concerns over global supply security tied to Gulf exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Benchmark»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Top 20 countries with biggest oil reserves: Where Iran ranks, crude oil to hit $120/barrel?

Beneath the immediate chaos of the US-Israel vs Iran war lies the deeper truth about oil's dual nature: abundant yet fragile. But which country holds the most fossil fuel reserves? Currently, proven reserves show Venezuela leading with 303 billion barrels, followed by Saudi Arabia (267 billion) and»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bitcoin tests resilience as war shock shakes global markets

Dubai: Bitcoin fell sharply after briefly reclaiming the $70,000 mark, retreating in tandem with global equities as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped as »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Türkiye Says It’s Engaging with All Sides to End Iran War, Resume Diplomacy

Türkiye is engaging with all parties ‌to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»

english.aawsat.com
BBC 4h

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

Europe knew this may be coming. For weeks, leaders and policy makers watched the US military build-up in the Middle East. They heard the threats of the Trump administration to Tehran: Give up all nuclear aspirations - or else! But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this con»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Just stay put: Philippines president advises OFWs amid ongoing Middle East tensions

Dubai: As tensions rise across parts of the Middle East, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to “stay put” and prioritise safety while efforts to organise repatriation continue. In a briefing, Marcos has noted that the situation on the ground remai»»»

gulfnews.com
Sana 4h

European gas prices hit three-year high amid Middle East tensions

Capitals, March 3 (SANA) European gas prices surged Tuesday, surpassing $650 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since February 2023, driven by escalating U.S.-Israeli-Iranian tensions and concerns over global energy supply disruptions. Dutch TTF futures for April rose to $656 per 1,000 cubic»»»

sana.sy
Egypt Independent 5h

PM: State keen on empowering private sector as key development partner

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives to the government prioritize investment and foreign trade as fundamental pillars for achieving a strong economic leap, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to review the investment ministry»»»

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