Al Manar 1m

Aggression on Tehran: US-Israeli Strikes Target Iran, Retaliation Threatened

Joint US-Israeli aggression targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran as the Israeli entity launched an air assault on government centers and facilities in the capital, Tehran. According to the Fars and IRNA news agencies, several explosions were heard in the city center, with plumes of smoke rising fr»»»

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Kuna 2m

US announces "major combat operations" in Iran

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US has launched "major combat operations in Iran", claiming that the objective is to protect the American people against Iranian threats. (more) mt»»»

Al Awsat 2m

Trump Tells Iranian Officials to Lay Down Arms or ‘Face Death’

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called attacks on Iran “a noble mission,” saying they were necessary because of Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile systems that could reach the US. The US and Israel launched the coordinated attacks on Iran to destroy the country's missile forces a»»»

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Al Awsat 14m

Israel Army Says it Struck Hezbollah Infrastructure in South Lebanon

Israel's military said on Saturday that it carried out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon. "In response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF is striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon," the Israeli army posted on Teleg»»»

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UPI 16m

On This Day, Feb. 28: Pope Benedict XVI steps down - UPI.com

On Feb. 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body." 1 of 4 | Pope Benedict XVI addresses followers for the last time as head of the Catholic Church from his retirement residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

US, Israel launch attack on Iran, explosions across Tehran

TEHRAN: The United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard and seen across Tehran. Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, Fars news agency reported. Smoke was seen rising in the city, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent »»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Israel Says it Launched Pre-emptive Attack Against Iran

Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that US»»»

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Sana 40m

Explosions in Tehran amid reports of Israeli strikes

Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) Three powerful explosions shook central Tehran, the capital of Iran, following the announcement of an Israeli attack against the Asian nation.According to press reports, the explosions occurred on Saturday morning, while local media and social media users shared images and »»»

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Al Awsat 50m

Japan Signals Greater Vigilance Over Yen's Weakness

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday signaled heightened vigilance over currency moves, telling parliament the government is monitoring the yen's recent slide with a strong sense of urgency. “We are watching recent movements very closely, with a strong sense of urgency,” Katayama to»»»

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RT 50m

Nordic nations could host nukes

Sweden and Denmark could host NATO nuclear weapons, officials from both countries have said. The alleged ‘Russian threat’ has fueled discussions in Western Europe about expanding nuclear deterrence. Moscow has dismissed these concerns as “nonsense.” The EU has allocated €800 billion ($948 billion) »»»

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RT 51m

Israel launches strikes against Iran: Live Updates

The IDF has launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced, citing national security reasons. Videos released by Iranian media show buildings in Tehran damaged by the strikes. The attack has been prepared in cooperation with the US, Israel’s Channel 12 ha»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Inside Israel’s war calculus as Iran talks teeter

With the United States and Iran locked in a tense diplomatic dance of sorts where indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have entered a seemingly critical phase, mediators, according to some sources, say both sides appear to be moving closer to an understanding on issues surrounding »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China Encourages Dollar Buying to Slow Surging Yuan

China's central bank (PBOC) moved to rein in the fast-rising yuan on Friday, scrapping risk reserves requirements for forex forward contracts in a move that would encourage dollar buying as exporters start to feel the pinch from a stronger currency. The decision came after the yuan hit a near three»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Rehabilitation, Social Adaptation of People Affected by Rare Diseases Remains among Their Main Problems, Expert Says

Rehabilitation and social adaptation of people affected by rare diseases has remained one of their main problems over the past 20 years, National Alliance of People with Rare Diseases (NAPRD) President Vladimir Tomov told BTA. February 28 is world Rare Disease Day. “Therapies are becoming available»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Mexican president reaffirms commitments for 2026 World Cup ahead of FIFA visit

Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed on Friday the commitment to create the necessary conditions to co-host the 2026 World Cup, while affirming that a FIFA team will visit the country to coordinate security and mobility. "Every team in the world can rest assured that they wil»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Libyan Court Hands 30-Year Sentence to Human Trafficker

The Tripoli Criminal Court on Friday sentenced a member of a criminal network to 30 years in prison after convicting him of human trafficking and of organizing the smuggling of migrants by sea. The Office of the Attorney General said the court initiated criminal charges against an individual active»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Number of tourists keeps rising

In January 2026, nearly 1.1 million guests spent approximately 2.4 million tourism nights at tourist (commercial, private and other) accommodation establishments. Tourist arrivals were up by 5.3% and tourism nights by 3.6% in number compared to a year earlier. The number of domestic and internation»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Tunisia: Ex-PM Gets 24-Year Prison Sentence Over Terror Charges

A Tunisian appeals court has imprisoned former prime minister Ali Larayedh 24 years after he was found guilty of terrorism charges. Since his arrest in late 2022, Larayedh has denied the charges that he helped send militants to Iraq and Syria, and his lawyers have branded the case as politically mo»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

20 Dead as Cash-packed Military Plane Crashes in Bolivia

At least 20 people were killed Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders who were grabbing cash. The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane, veered off the runway at E»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Death toll rises to 20 in Bolivia military plane crash: police

La Paz: At least 20 people were killed when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital La Paz, police said Friday. The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane, veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and crashed into an avenue, crushi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US backs Pakistan 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban govt

Washington: The United States said on Friday it supported Pakistan after it bombed neighbouring Afghanistan and declared war against its Taliban government following clashes. Also Read: Trump: Pakistan leaders are great people, vows to solve Afghan-Pakistan crisis very quickly "We continue to monit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US–Iran tensions: Canada says relocating some diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv

Canada said Friday it was relocating non-essential diplomatic staff and their dependents out of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv due to "ongoing tensions in the region," as the US weighs striking Iran. Also Read: US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut amid regional tensions"Global Affair»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Prime minister, Iranian FM discuss results of negotiations between US and Iran

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE DrAbbas Araghchi. During the call, they discussed the results of the third round of negotiations betw»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over Easter bombings

Colombo: Sri Lanka's president has cleared investigators to detain the country's former intelligence chief for up to three months of questioning over his alleged role in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people, police said Saturday. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed an order under t»»»

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BNE 3h

EU Commission triggers provisional application of Mercosur trade pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 27 that Brussels would provisionally implement the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, triggering a sharp rebuke from France and exposing deepening rifts within the bloc over one of the most ambitious trade pacts in r»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Why Ethiopia's presence on the Red Sea is a red line for Egypt

Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access will have consequences that reach far beyond the Horn of Africa, not least because littoral states are staunchly opposed to Addis Ababa gaining a sovereign foothold on this crucial trade artery. With 132 million people, landlocked Ethiopia is Africa’s second-most »»»

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France24 3h

Bill Clinton tells Congressional panel he ‘did nothing wrong’, saw no sign of Epstein’s abuse

Former US president Bill Clinton on Friday told a Congressional panel investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that he saw no signs of the financier’s wrongdoing and had done “nothing wrong” himself during his association with Epstein. Clinton is mentioned multiple times in the Epstein files»»»

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France24 3h

ICE releases Columbia student from custody after Trump-Mamdani talks

US President Donald Trump agreed to release a Columbia University student detained by immigration agents on Thursday after a direct appeal from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Elmina Aghayeva was arrested earlier that same day after federal agents entered one of the university's r»»»

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France24 3h

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire faces strain

Israeli attacks killed five people in Gaza on Thursday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics reported two killed in an air strike in Gaza City’s Tuffah neighbourhood and others in drone strikes on police checkpoints in Khan Younis and near Bureij camp. Israel’s military said it killed a mi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

NMoQ is first museum in the world to achieve GSAS Operations’ Platinum rating

Tribune News Network Doha The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has received Platinum rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) Operations’ sustainable green building certification system, further underscoring Qatar Museums’ position as a global pioneer in sustainable cultural i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QF’s Academic Bridge Programme signs pact with St Andrews University to broaden UK study pathways

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, has signed an academic agreement with the University of St Andrews in the UK, creating new pathways for students in Qatar to pursue higher education at leading UK universities. The pa»»»

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France24 3h

The Observers - Migrants in Tunisia face growing pressure to leave 'voluntarily'

As Tunisian authorities intensify their crackdown on migrant camps in El Amra and Jebeniana, a WhatsApp group is offering sub-Saharan migrants fast-track repatriation to their home countries. Over the last three years, thousands of undocumented migrants – many of them from sub-Saharan Africa&n»»»

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France24 3h

Eye on Africa - Kenya administers HIV prevention drug

In tonight's programme: Kenya begins administering its first doses of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking, long-acting HIV prevention drug. But first: DR Congo forces launch drone strikes on M23 rebels near Rubaya, a key coltan mine, as militias capture the village of Kazinga. And the tastes of Afr»»»

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France24 3h

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

UN Chief António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Islamabad conducted airstrikes in Kabul and three other Afghan provinces on Friday. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared "open war" after his country ran out of “patience” fo»»»

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France24 3h

Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war': How and why we got here?

Pakistan was once viewed as the sponsor and chief backer of Afghanistan’s Taliban movement. But when Islamabad declared “open war” on Kabul Friday, it marked a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two countries and underscored the regional security implications in a volatile zone. Shortly af»»»

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France24 3h

EU unlocks funds for 'safe' abortion access after million-strong petition

The European Commission said Thursday that member states will be able to tap into a social fund to help women access safe abortion care. This comes after a "My Voice, My Choice" campaign called on the bloc to create a funding mechanism to help women from EU countries with severe restrictions o»»»

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France24 3h

Focus - Solidarity in the Arctic Circle: Indigenous peoples united against Trump's threats

Spread across eight nation-states, the Arctic Circle is home to a number of Indigenous peoples. US President Donald Trump's ambitions to take control of Greenland have caused concern but also kindled solidarity amongst these peoples, who call the coldest parts of the world home. FRANCE 24's Isabell»»»

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France24 3h

Talking Europe - Cancer rates rise amid inequalities between EU members

European countries have some of the best public health systems in the world. And yet cancer rates have been going up, according to the European Commission. For instance, in 2022, there was a 2.3 percent increase on the year 2020. The International Agency for Research on Cancer says it expects cases»»»

france24.com
Al Majalla 3h

Special ops: Trump’s go-to foreign policy tool

As war clouds gather over Iran, with American warships lurking nearby, it is worth noting that US President Donald Trump’s favoured foreign policy tool whilst in office appears to be the country’s much-vaunted Special Forces. Both the January 2020 assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani »»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Why an Ethiopian Red Sea presence is a red line for Egypt

Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access will have consequences that reach far beyond the Horn of Africa, not least because littoral states are staunchly opposed to Addis Ababa gaining a sovereign foothold on this crucial trade artery. With 132 million people, landlocked Ethiopia is Africa’s second-most »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

EEC introduces tariff exemption for import of cattle meat into EAEU countries - | 24.KG

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved a tariff benefit providing for exemption from import customs duties on certain types of beef imported into the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2026, the EEC press service reported. The measure allows duty-free imports»»»

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BNE 4h

EU Commission triggers provisional application of Mercosur trade pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 27 that Brussels would provisionally implement the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, triggering a sharp rebuke from France and exposing deepening rifts within the bloc over one of the most ambitious trade pacts in r»»»

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BNE 4h

EU Commission triggers provisional application of Mercosur trade pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 27 that Brussels would provisionally implement the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, triggering a sharp rebuke from France and exposing deepening rifts within the bloc over one of the most ambitious trade pacts in r»»»

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BNE 4h

Israeli leaders and citizens begin emergency preparations amid US-Iran war concerns

Amid rising concerns over a potential US-Iran war, Israeli citizens are on high alert in preparation for any potential attacks against the country by Tehran. Diplomatic efforts in Geneva stalled on February 26 between the »»»

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BNE 4h

Great Game rekindled in four-hour Pakistan-Afghanistan border war

The long-simmering stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan tipped over into open warfare late on February 26, continuing into the following day, with both sides trading air strikes, artillery fire and accusations of being sponsors of terror sponsorship in the most serious escalation along t»»»

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BNE 4h

Great Game rekindled in four-hour Pakistan-Afghanistan border war

The long-simmering stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan tipped over into open warfare late on February 26, continuing into the following day, with both sides trading air strikes, artillery fire and accusations of being sponsors of terror sponsorship in the most serious escalation along t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

Israeli leaders and citizens begin emergency preparations amid US-Iran war concerns

Amid rising concerns over a potential US-Iran war, Israeli citizens are on high alert in preparation for any potential attacks against the country by Tehran. Diplomatic efforts in Geneva stalled on February 26 between the »»»

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BNE 4h

EU sanctions envoy arrives in Bishkek to warn Kyrgyzstan over shipping of ‘war machine’ goods to Russia

EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan arrived in Bishkek on February 26 to warn Kyrgyzstan’s government that its heavy “re-export” flows to Russia of dual-use European goods must be stopped. In a wry comment on how he is not»»»

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BNE 4h

EU Commission triggers provisional application of Mercosur trade pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 27 that Brussels would provisionally implement the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, triggering a sharp rebuke from France and exposing deepening rifts within the bloc over one of the most ambitious trade pacts in r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU Commission triggers provisional application of Mercosur trade pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 27 that Brussels would provisionally implement the controversial trade agreement with Mercosur, triggering a sharp rebuke from France and exposing deepening rifts within the bloc over one of the most ambitious trade pacts in r»»»

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