Al Awsat 1m

Israel Targets Iran’s Security Forces and Leadership as Iran Presses Attacks Across the Region

Explosions sounded in Iran's capital on Wednesday as the war with the United States and Israel entered its fifth day, with Israel targeting the Iranian leadership and security forces and the country responding with missile barrages and drone attacks on Israel and across the Gulf region. The blasts »»»

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Al Awsat 1m

Student Solves Mystery of Icy ‘Snowmen’ in Solar System’s Outer Reaches

A student has unraveled a long-standing cosmic enigma concerning some of our solar system’s most peculiar objects: icy “snowmen” that populate its outer reaches, according to The Independent. Astronomers have long debated the origins of these 'contact binaries' – objects comprising two connected sp»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Gulf Navigation confirms tankers and Fujairah storage running normally

Dubai: Shipping and maritime logistics firm Gulf Navigation Holding said its operations continue without disruption despite heightened tensions across the Middle East, confirming that petroleum storage facilities and tanker fleets remain fully operational. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Faith in UAE government: Filipino group leaders assure community

Dubai: In a strong show of solidarity, the Filipino Social Club (FILSOC) has convened an online coordination meeting, bringing together Filipino community leaders from accredited organisations across the UAE, along with business partners, and church representatives. The meeting has tackled on reinf»»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 28m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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Naharnet 32m

Israeli strikes hit hotel in Hazmieh, residential buildings in Aramoun, Baalbek

Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and residential complex in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said Wednesday, as Israel announced broad strikes in response to Hezbollah missile and drone launches. Lebanese state media said the Israeli attacks targeted a building in Baalbek, in Lebanon's east f»»»

Gulf News 32m

UAE urges residents to follow safety rules during alerts

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has called on the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines when warning sirens are issued, stressing that the alerts are activated solely to protect lives. Authorities noted that some individuals have been leaving their h»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

‘Any attack on Qatari territory a violation of Qatari sovereignty’

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari (pictured) has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, protecting its infrastructure, and maintaining stability through coordinated defens»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

World Bank Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: No One Can Gauge Fallout of the Regional Escalation

Rising geopolitical tensions are clouding the outlook for growth, inflation and capital flows across the Middle East, raising questions about the region’s ability to absorb fresh shocks. Instability is not good for any region, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Asharq Al-Awsat, saying the scale o»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

80% of China’s Lanterns Are Made in One Little Town

In China, red lanterns could guide a traveler to safety in cold winter alleyways, be symbols of power outside an imperial hall, or act as a call to religious devotion when hung in a temple. They are also absolutely synonymous with lunar new year celebrations right across the vast country and link t»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Report: US, Kurds Discuss Potential Iran Military Operation

Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. The Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border i»»»

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DW 41m

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

ConflictsIraqIraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impactCathrin Schaer | Omar AlbamIraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servant»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Day 5: How the US–Israel war on Iran affects UAE residents

Dubai: As hostilities between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other enter a fifth day, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates addressing security, travel, education and public safety. UAE: No participation in warThe UAE has reiterated that it has not participated i»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

IMF: Mideast War Economic Impact to Depend on Duration, Damage, Energy Cost

The Middle East war's impact on the global economy will depend on its duration and damage to infrastructure and industries in the region, particularly whether energy price increases are short-lived or persistent, the International Monetary Fund's number ⁠two official said on ⁠Tuesday. IMF First Dep»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Khamenei to be Buried in Mashhad

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed Saturday in US-Israeli strikes, will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, several Iranian news agencies reported on Tuesday. Khamenei, who died at 86 after leading the regime for 36 years, was originally from Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, whe»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Pentagon Identifies First US Soldiers Killed in Iran War

The US military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war against Iran as the Trump administration warned the intensifying conflict would lead to more American casualties. Among six US military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the US»»»

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Sputnik 54m

LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 5

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

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Sputnik 54m

China Calls for End of Hostilities in Mideast, Resumption of Talks

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated by striking Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. China is closely monitoring the situation around Iran and calls »»»

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Gulf News 1h

US Embassy in Pakistan directs non-essential staff to leave Karachi and Lahore consulates

The United States has directed non-emergency personnel to evacuate its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, citing heightened security risks across Pakistan, including terrorism and kidnapping threats. The advisory specifically warns against travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the Line of Contro»»»

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France24 1h

Iran says it has not yet used its most advanced weaponry

Iran is ready for a long war against the United States and Israel and has so far not used its most advanced weapons, its defence ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military also said it struck Iranian industrial sites used to produce ballistic missiles, while Iran retaliated by hitting in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Emaar operations continue normally across Dubai amid regional conflict

Dubai: All Emaar communities, malls, hospitality assets and development projects across Dubai continue to operate normally despite rising geopolitical tensions in the region, the developer said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances."The city continues to demonstrate resilie»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold rebounds after steep fall as buyers return to market

Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai saw prices bounce back sharply on Wednesday morning after a sudden drop a day earlier, with the recovery highlighting the intense volatility currently gripping global bullion markets. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahr»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Construction boom and rebounding consumers lay the foundations for growth

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.8% higher according to raw data and 0.6% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 4th quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Syria Fears War Fallout on Domestic Stability

Syrian experts warned that escalating tensions in the region could drag on indefinitely, placing Syria at the heart of the crisis as the government struggles to meet citizens’ needs amid the return of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Lebanon and expectations of further returns from Türkiye an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan Embassy in UAE suspends in-person services

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has temporarily suspended all in-person consular services effective immediately, until further notice. The move follows advisories from the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recommending remote work for the priv»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kadyr Tun falls on the night of March 16 to 17 this year - | 24.KG

Kadyr Tun falls on the night of March 16 to 17 this year. The Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported. Kadyr Tun is a special night in Islam, known as the «Night of Destiny.» It is the holiest night of the month of Ramadan. It is believed that on this night, the angel Jib»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Syria Says Army Reinforces Deployment Along Border with Lebanon, Iraq

Syria's defense ministry said it reinforced its border with Lebanon, and eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said this included rocket units and thousands of troops as conflict spread in the region including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sources included five Syrian military officers, »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Nooruz and Orozo Ait may coincide: How Kyrgyzstan plans to mark double holiday - | 24.KG

According to preliminary calculations, this year the celebration of Nooruz may coincide with Orozo Ait, which — unless adjustments are made based on the lunar calendar — is also expected to fall on March 21. If the third Saturday of March indeed becomes a day of two major holidays, the country will»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon: Hezbollah Ban Faces Legal, Security Test

Lebanon’s government has entered a decisive test phase after banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah, a move President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday described as “sovereign and final, with no turning back,” despite open rejection from the group and rising domestic pressure for swift enfo»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Launches Military Operation in Ecuador - Command

The United States has launched another military operation, jointly with the Ecuadorian armed forces, against organizations designated as terrorists in Ecuador, the US Southern Command said. "On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizatio»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Macron Says Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Sent to Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had ordered the redeployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean. On Sunday, the UAE Defense Ministry said that Iran had launched a drone strike on French naval base Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi. On Monday, French Foreign Min»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Over 50,000 Troops Participating in US Operation Against Iran - US Central Command

More than 50,000 troops and 200 fighter jets are participating in the US operation against Iran, with additional forces expected to arrive soon, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper said. "More than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers from the United States are pa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait intercepts aerial threats; debris kills 11-year-old girl

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several hostile aerial targets that entered the country’s airspace early on Wednesday, in an operation that led to debris falling on a residential home and causing casualties. In a statement, the ministry said the t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

LIVE UPDATES: Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles; shrapnel injures people in Kuwait

Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday. The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP. Meanwhile Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, st»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar arrests 10 suspects over alleged Iran espionage plot

Dubai: Qatari authorities have arrested two cells allegedly operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detaining 10 suspects accused of espionage and sabotage activities targeting the country’s critical infrastructure, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The arres»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

More than 4 million flowers imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8 - | 24.KG

More than 4 million flowers have been imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8, the press service of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, a traditional seasonal increase in fresh flower imports is observed in the run-up to the spring holidays. Since t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan remains leader in new car exports to Russia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan remained the leader in new car exports to Russia as of February 2026. Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported. According to him, passenger car imports increased by 35 percent in February. In February, 46,800 passenger cars were imported to Russia. This is 35 per»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Etihad Rail operates exceptional passenger trips amid regional travel disruptions

In response to current regional developments and the resulting disruption to travel, Etihad Rail, in coordination with and under the direct supervision of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), operated exceptional services between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan participates in ITB Berlin International Tourism Fair - | 24.KG

The ITB Berlin 2026 International Tourism Fair, one of the largest and most prestigious international tourism platforms, is taking place in Berlin on March 3-4. The Ministry of Economy announced. According to the ministry, the official opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz Republic’s national stand took p»»»

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BBC 4h

US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home

Americans travelling in the Middle East say it has been "mayhem" trying to get back home as the US-Israel war with Iran is felt throughout the region. The US is advising its citizens in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel and Qatar, to "depart now" as security warnings put embassi»»»

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BBC 4h

Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Blown up: 17 Iranian Navy ships, including 1 submarine, says US admiral

The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Think twice: Why sharing photos of certain UAE locations could lead to legal trouble

The UAE State Security Department has warned that photographing or circulating images of sensitive security locations — or promoting unreliable or fabricated information — is strictly prohibited, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard national security and public stability. In a statement issued i»»»

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