The Peninsula 8m

Amir receives phone call from President of Czech Republic

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Thursday from the President of the Czech Republic, HE Petr Pavel. During the call, HE the Czech President expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression, and condemned these»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Iran's barrage was supposed to wreak havoc in Mideast: Numbers show the real story

The war is changing fast. Iran's Islamic Revolutionaries threatened to sink the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group with its letal drones and missiles. Now, IRGC's entire naval fleet is no more (20 Iran ships sunk), and the regime's air force has been obliterated. And when one side owns the skies, whe»»»

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Business-review 9m

Adolfo Laurenti, Visa: Romania enters this period with a more fragile consumer than European average

At the European level, Visa data point to a consumer in a state of relative stability: spending is no longer contracting sharply, but neither is it entering a phase of visible acceleration. Romania, however, follows a different trajectory. According to the Visa Spending Momentum Index, spending mom»»»

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RT 10m

Western media all but blames Tehran for a strike that killed 168 Iranian schoolgirls

In Iran, under ongoing US-Israeli attacks, a mass funeral took place today for 168 Iranian schoolgirls aged 7-12, killed by an Israeli airstrike on February 28. The strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school in Minab, southern Iran, in broad daylight, when the children were at school. F»»»

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RT 10m

EU unlikely to extend protection scheme for Ukrainians – envoy

The EU is unlikely to extend its temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian immigrants beyond its current expiry date, the bloc’s special envoy, Ylva Johansson, has indicated. Brussels activated the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) shortly after the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated »»»

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BBC 12m

Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues

Savannah Guthrie, a host of NBC's Today programme, has visited the network's office in New York as she makes plans to return to the airwaves while the search for her missing mother continues. Guthrie's 84 year-old mother Nancy has been missing from her home in Arizona since 1 February, when authori»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Community Development Authority enhances engagement

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai is engaging with senior citizens and People of Determination to check on their well-being and reaffirm its support for them. The initiative reflects the authority’s human-centred approach, which prioritises close connection with the community, stre»»»

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UPI 25m

3 Brits arrested for spying for China released on bail - UPI.com

Three British men were released on bail after being arrested for allegedly spying for China. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Three British men arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spying for China have been released on bail, and the wife of one is being investigated »»»

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Kathimerini 34m

Some 200 migrants reach Crete from Africa in a day

Around 200 migrants have reached the southern island of Crete in one day after making the dangerous sea crossing from northern Africa, authorities said Thursday. All are believed to have departed from eastern Libya, after paying smuggling gangs to be ferried to Europe. Together with the roughly 500»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Trump Renews Netanyahu Pardon Call, Saying Only Iran Should be Troubling Him

US President Donald Trump on Thursday called again on Israel's president to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a pardon for corruption charges, saying the premier should have nothing on his mind but the war with Iran. Trump, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said in an interview with Isr»»»

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BBC 36m

Suspect arrested in killing of 3 women in Utah

A suspect in the killing of three women in the US state of Utah has been taken into custody in neighbouring Colorado. Authorities received a call that two women's bodies had been discovered on a hiking trail in Wayne County on Wednesday. Investigators then found a third woman dead at a residence ne»»»

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BBC 36m

'Gaudy' - Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism

A vote on President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom has been postponed after a commission overseeing changes received more than 32,000 comments, mostly in opposition, from the public. They included accusations Trump is seeking a "gaudy, personalized palace", undertaking "personal vanit»»»

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BBC 41m

Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals

Warning: this story contains details which some readers might find distressing ​​Satellite imagery analysis reveals multiple strikes and burn marks around a school in southern Tehran, suggesting it was hit more than once, in an attack Iranian authorities say killed 168 people on Saturday. Verified »»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Bahrain contains oil refinery blaze from Iranian missile strike

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that a fire sparked by an Iranian missile strike at Bahrain’s main oil refinery has been fully contained, authorities said. In a statement, Bahrain’s National Communication Centre said the blaze broke out at a unit of the Bapco Energies refinery on the i»»»

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Naharnet 48m

Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship

Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and a religious leader called for "Trump's blood," while Israel said it had begun a "large-scale" attack»»»

Naharnet 48m

Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son 'unacceptable'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable. "Khamenei's son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy," Trump told»»»

Naharnet 48m

Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son 'unacceptable'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable. "Khamenei's son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy," Trump told»»»

UPI 49m

Argentine industrial groups break silence, call for respect from Milei - UPI.com

Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's main business organization»»»

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MIA 51m

Andonovski attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Digital Transformation Stefan Andonovski is on a working visit to Spain on Monday, where he is participating in Mobile World Congress (MWC26) in Barcelona, the world’s largest event bringing together policymakers on digitalization, representatives of telecom»»»

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Libya Herald 51m

Aldabaiba continues to appoint new ministers despite political opposition to the legality of the process

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba continued his new ministerial appointments despite the political to the of the appointment process. Yesterday, he appointed: – Essam Al-Tamouni as the new Minister of Housing and Reconstruction – Husni Awaidan as the new Minister of Water Re»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Bahrain says Iran missile sparked fire at main oil refinery, now contained

Manama: An Iranian missile strike sparked a blaze at Bahrain's main state-owned oil refinery on Thursday, which was later contained, the Gulf country's communications centre said. "A fire broke out at a unit of the Bapco Energies refinery following an Iranian missile strike. The fire has been fully»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Jumblat at Druze emergency meeting: No to war of others on our land

An expanded extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly of the Druze Religious Council was held Thursday at the Druze Community Center in Beirut, at the invitation of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Akl Sami Abi al-Muna, and in the presence of former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat»»»

BBC 1h

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

The US has asked Ukraine for help defending Gulf allies against Iranian drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Ukraine's partners had been reaching out and there had been "requests from the American side". The Pentagon declined to comment. Zelensky made clear Ukraine would help »»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Albania’s PM Edi Rama Condemns Iran’s Attack on Azerbaijan, Calls for International Isolation of Tehran

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly condemned what he described as an Iranian attack on Azerbaijani territory, calling the strike “a grave and unacceptable act of aggression.” In a public statement following reports of an attack targeting civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchiva»»»

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Gulf News 1h

EU, Gulf states demand Iran to halt attacks threatening global security

Dubai: European Union and Gulf ministers on Thursday demanded Iran to immediately halt attacks across the region, warning that the escalating conflict risks undermining global security as the war in the Middle East entered its sixth day. Foreign ministers from the European Union and the Gulf Cooper»»»

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BBC 1h

Britney Spears arrested in California

Britney Spears has been arrested in California, US court documents show. The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. She was released in the early hours of Thursday morning and is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on 4 May»»»

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UPI 1h

Montana Sen. Steve Daines won't seek re-election - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., attends a dinner in the East Room of the White House in November. He announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-elect»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai: New resolution boosts smart monitoring efforts

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 granting law enforcement capacity to certain Government of Dubai officials. The»»»

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EU Observer 1h

39 days to election: Orbán warns of a possible Ukrainian attack but rules out postponing election

In our ongoing weekly digest, we sum up and explain the most important public affairs events of the week from Hungary. We guide readers on the road to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: Why Viktor Orbán does not rule out»»»

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DW 1h

Investors are betting on nature protection

Nature and EnvironmentInvestors are betting on nature protection Josh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns that »»»

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BBC 1h

Thousands of Dublin students rally after woman's explicit images circulated

Thousands of students at University College Dublin (UCD) took part in a rally on Wednesday, after a sexually explicit image of a student was circulated to UCD staff emails and to a large WhatsApp group. The students' union called the demonstration in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Says Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats Have Spooked Traffickers

The US campaign to hunt down and destroy boats allegedly bringing drugs from South America has been so successful it is now hard to find targets, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Thursday. The United States began targeting these alleged smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in e»»»

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BBC 1h

PM stands by decision not to join US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Sir Keir Starmer has said he stands by his decision not to join the initial US-Israel strikes on Iran on Saturday, and said talks would be the best way forward. At a Downing Street news conference, the PM said the UK had "the strength to stand by our values and our principles no matter the pressure»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gulf-European statement calls on Iran to immediately halt its attacks

The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the European Union (EU) strongly condemned the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting GCC states, considering them a direct threat to regional and global security. In a joint statement issued after an extraordinary meeting hel»»»

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Gulf News 2h

5 things to do if you see falling shrapnel — and the one thing you must not do

In the UAE, 189 ballistic missiles have been detected since the start of Iranian aggression on Feb 28, with 175 destroyed. However, there have been some cases of debris from the intercepted missiles/drones doing some damage. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it'»»»

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RT 2h

Is France building a new NATO nuclear euroclub?

The year 2026 has barely begun, but “nuclearization” is already a strong contender to be its top word. The European NATO members want more nukes, the US and Israel are bombing Iran for allegedly wanting some too, and the Doomsday Clock could soon run out of seconds left before midnight. The clock, »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

France to let US planes not involved in Iran strikes use air base

Paris, France: US military support jets have been allowed to use a French air base, the French general staff said Thursday, adding it had "full guarantees" they were not involved in Iran strikes. The announcement came after French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said US-Israel military operati»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir visits National Command Center at Ministry of Interior

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited Thursday evening the National Command Center of the Ministry of Interior. At the beginning of the visit, HH the Amir was briefed on the crisis and emergency management system and the mechanisms for immediate response to various devel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

UK deploys four additional RAF Typhoon jets to Qatar to bolster regional security

LONDON: The UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed the deployment of four additional Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar in support of defensive operations across the region. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and is aimed at reinforcing regional stability and safeguarding B»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir visits MoI's National Command Center

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the National Command Center (NCC) of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). At the outset of the visit, His Highness listened to a briefing on the crisis and emergency management system and the mechanisms for immedia»»»

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UPI 2h

House to vote on proposal to limit Trump’s war powers - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are sponsoring a war powers resolution in the U.S. House that would impose limits on President Donald Trump's use of military force against Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -»»»

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UPI 2h

3 women killed in Utah; suspect arrested in Colorado after manhunt - UPI.com

Police have arrested a suspect in the killings of three women in Utah. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- A suspect was arrested Thursday after three women's bodies were found in southern Utah, sparking a multi-state manhunt. Two of the women's bodies were found in different locations o»»»

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UPI 2h

Nine-country Interpol operation rescues 65 children, arrests 60 - UPI.com

Interpol's Operation Eclipse, conducted between February 2025 and January, focused on dismantling networks linked to producing and distributing child sexual abuse material, with the primary goal of identifying victims and reopening cases that had remained unsolved for years. File Photo by Wallace W»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US and Israeli Claims of Depleted Iranian Arsenals are Just Military Propaganda - Expert

American officials claim Iran’s arsenal is dwindling and launchers are running low — but there’s no objective proof, veteran Russian military observer Yury Lyamin, senior researcher at the Moscow-based Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, tells Sputnik. "Such statements should be tre»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel far-right minister warns Dahiyeh faces devastation like Gaza

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned Thursday that a southern Beirut suburb, a stronghold of Hezbollah, will face devastation similar to Gaza after the Israeli military told residents to evacuate. "Very soon Dahiyeh will resemble Khan Yunis," Smotrich said, referring to a sou»»»

Naharnet 2h

Mass exodus as Israel warns residents of entire neighborhoods in Dahieh to evacuate immediately

Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation warning on Thursday for the entirety of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, sending residents in the district of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in a panic. The warning followed a fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Iran, which again »»»

The Peninsula 2h

IMF warns of repercussions of conflict in Middle East on global economy

Bangkok: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned of the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the global economy. Global economic resilience has been tested yet again by the new conflict in the Middle East, said Kristalina Georgieva at the Asia i»»»

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Business-review 2h

7 Principles for Strengthening Lasting Client Relationships by Zelios

Everyone discusses how to make a good first impression, how to charm and close the sale. But what about long-term client relationships? These won’t last based on good vibes alone. This isn’t a bag of tricks, but rather the real business acumen to keep a good business relationship going, taking resp»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Experts find holes in planned changes to EU landmark online privacy law

A new survey from experts at a leading digital rights NGO has found big gaps between the EU Commission’s proposed changes to the its flagship data protection law — and what professionals in the field want to see fixed. The digital rights NGO noyb report, published Thursday (5 March), asked 500 data»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BDZ, Deutsche Bahn to Sign Contract for Delivery of 91 Railcars Within Days

A contract between the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) and Deutsche Bahn for the delivery of 91 passenger railcars will be signed within days. This transpired during a meeting between Caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov and German Ambassador Irene Plank, Ismailov’s min»»»

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