TAP 1m

Sale of state-owned land at 70% reduced price to low-income households in several governorates

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - State-owned property, including land plots, has been sold to low-income households in the governorates of Nabeul, Ben Arous, Manouba, Ariana and Gabès at a price reduced by 70% of their real value, Minister of State Properties...»»»

Al Manar 6m

Hezbollah: Reports on Negotiations Unfounded

Hezbollah firmly denied on Friday media reports claiming that figures within the resistance group had taken a position on ongoing negotiations, stressing that no authorized official or body has issued any statement on the matter. In a statemen, Hezbollah Media Relations said that claims carried by »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Released Senior Interior Ministry Officials Not Directly Involved in Petrohan Case Investigation - Minister

The four senior Interior Ministry officials who have been released are not directly involved in the investigation of the "Petrohan case", caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told the National Assembly on Friday. He spoke during a hearing, moved by the There Is Such a People Parliamentary Group,»»»

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24 News Agency 8m

Reconstruction of key Sol Zheek canal begins in Jalal-Abad region - | 24.KG

Over 8,200 hectares of agricultural land will be provided with irrigation water following the modernization of Sol Zheek canal in Bazar-Korgon district. The Office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Jalal-Abad region reported. According to it, work on this strategic facility of Kara-Unkur-Sai»»»

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Gulf News 14m

30,000 visitors attend ‘Ramadan in Al Ain’ community events

Abu Dhabi: The “Ramadan in Al Ain” events have attracted more than 30,000 visitors since their launch, offering families a mix of shopping, entertainment and traditional heritage activities during the holy month. The events are being held at Al Ain City Municipality Square and are organised by Al A»»»

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Libya Herald 16m

AGOCO's Sarir refinery returns to operation after a 3-year halt

The National Oil Corporation announced yesterday the reactivation of the petrol production unit at the Arabian Gulf Oil Company’s (AGOCO) Sarir refinery, after a hiatus of nearly three years, as the first quantity of petrol was pumped into the tanks, to mark the unit’s return to operation.‎ ‎The re»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Missile scare over Turkey: How Iran war is testing NATO’s collective defence pledge

NATO has strengthened its missile defence posture after a ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkey — a member of the alliance — was intercepted, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of the ongoing Iran war. The alliance said its missile defence systems successfull»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Kuwait military responds to wave of missiles, drones

Kuwait: Kuwait's Armed Forces said on Friday that they are responding to a wave of missile attacks and hostile drones that have breached the country's airspace. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Al Atwan, sai»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

UAE air defences intercept 9 ballistic missiles, 112 drones

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that the country’s air defence systems detected 9 ballistic missiles today, March 6, 2026 all of which were intercepted and destroyed. The ministry also reported the detection of 112 drones, noting that its air defence syste»»»

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Gulf News 24m

UAE residents step up for restaurants as tourist visits slow — prices stay steady

Dubai: Some restaurants in Dubai are seeing stronger engagement from residents, while others report a drop in tourist-driven dining, as the city’s hospitality sector adjusts to ongoing regional travel disruptions. Operators say the industry is focusing on maintaining operations, supporting staff, a»»»

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Sputnik 24m

Iran Intends to Fight US, Israel to 'Last Soldier,' Having No Other Choice - Diplomat

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Iran intends to fight the US and Israel to the last bullet and the last soldier, as it has no other choice, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday. Iran's priority is to offer maximum resistance to the aggressor, Khatibzadeh said. "We are under attack»»»

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Sputnik 24m

Ukraine's Attacks on Russian Nuclear Sites Amount to Nuclear Blackmail - Russian MFA

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian armed forces' attacks on Russian nuclear facilities are a conspiracy between the West and NATO, along with Ukraine, to manipulate the nuclear issue both politically and on the ground, and nuclear blackmail, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputn»»»

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TAP 25m

Tunisia-Kenya: Towards consolidation of Tunisian products presence in East Africa (CEPEX)

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - A series of online B2B meetings between Tunisian companies and one of the largest importing companies in Kenya was organised on March 3-5, 2026, by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), with a view to consolidating the presence...»»»

Libya Herald 28m

Serbia agrees to partially reopen its Tripoli embassy this May and start Tripoli-Belgrade flights soon

Within the framework of his official visit to Serbia from March 4 to March 6, leading a high-level delegation that includes several officials and representatives from government sectors, Taher El-Baour, the Tripoli government’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held »»»

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Novinite 34m

Bulgaria Sees Rising Fuel Prices: A95, Diesel Hit Hardest

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen by 2 to 5 percent over the past week, largely due to supply restrictions following the outbreak of military operations in the Middle East. Data from the specialized platform Fuelo, cited by BTA, shows that the most commonly used gasoline, A95, has climbed by 0.04 »»»

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Gulf News 38m

600 prisoners freed in Russia-Ukraine swap through UAE-US mediation

Abu Dhabi: For the second consecutive day, a joint mediation effort led by the UAE and the United States has resulted in a new exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, with 600 detainees released, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The swap included 300 prisoners from each si»»»

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Sana 40m

Jordan and Canada condemn Iranian strikes on regional states

Amman, March 6 (SANA) Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on several regional countries, stressing the need to halt further military escalation. During a phone call, King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to s»»»

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Novinite 42m

Political Party Pushes for Bulgaria’s Inclusion in French Nuclear Protection Program

The political party Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have proposed that Bulgaria consider joining the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron to extend France’s nuclear deterrence guarantees to other European countries. According to the party’s leader Atanas Atanasov, the issue should b»»»

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Naharnet 46m

Mideast war escalates as fresh strikes batter Iran

Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon Friday as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran. The war, now in its seventh day, has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport se»»»

Libya Herald 52m

Aldabaiba government and CBL take further actions to encourage increased e-payments use – CBL reduces new FX Bureaux commission

The Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba Tripoli-based Libyan government and the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) have taken further measures to encourage the use of in Libya. Aldabaiba issued a decree yesterday mandating the inclusion of e-payment as an approved method for collecting state revenues and public dues. T»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Indian Embassy opens registration for transit travellers stranded in Qatar, urges nationals to follow MoI guidelines

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar has opened a registration link to facilitate temporary transit visas for Saudi Arabia for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar on transit while also urging the community to strictly follow the guidelines issued by Qatari authorities amid the current security»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Strategy for Managing Natural Disasters and Accidents Developed with EU Funds, Bulgarian Participation

A European-level strategy for the development of a system for managing emergencies, disasters and accidents was presented during the closing conference of the international project "Sustainable Disaster and Emergency Management - SUDEM" at the BTA National Press Club here on Friday. According to Pr»»»

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RT 56m

Iraq and Cuba hit by blackouts amid US pressure and attacks on Iran

Both Iraq and Cuba have been plunged into nationwide blackouts, with the Middle Eastern country’s grid collapsing after a sudden drop in gas supplies to a major power plant in Basra, while the Caribbean island’s outage is being blamed on chronic fuel shortages worsened by the US blockade on Venezue»»»

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RT 56m

The US has struck an Iranian drone carrier

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video of what it said were strikes on an Iranian drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri. The footage shows two explosions rocking a large vessel at sea. “Today, an Iranian drone carrier, roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, was struck and is n»»»

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RT 57m

Iran claims it forced US aircraft carrier to retreat

Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran. In a briefing on Thursday, Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari claimed the Nimitz-class aircra»»»

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RT 57m

Orban responds to Zelensky’s ‘death threat’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said “threats to his life” made by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will not deter him from breaking Kiev’s “oil blockade” of his country. Zelensky issued a thinly veiled warning to Orban on Thursday over Budapest’s ongoing refusal to lift its veto on billions i»»»

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Novinite 58m

Bulgaria Warned: Gasoline Could Hit €1.50 if Oil Reaches 100 Dollars per Barrel

In Bulgaria, fuel industry experts warn that if oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel, gasoline at the pump could exceed €1.50 per liter. Ventsislav Pengezov, owner of a gas station in Ruse, told BGNES that in just four days, retail fuel prices have risen by roughly 14 euro cents per liter. He noted »»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia ready to address surge in oil prices amid Iran war (secretary of state) [update 1]

Tunis, March 6 (TAP)- There is logistical and financial readiness on the part of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, in coordination with the Finance Ministry, to address the surge in oil prices amid the Iran war, Secretary of State for...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Heard a warning alert? Dubai Police issue advisory for motorists

Dubai Police have urged motorists to remain calm and continue driving safely if they hear a warning alert while on the road. In a post on social media, the authority advised drivers not to stop on the road or get distracted by filming, stressing that safety should remain the priority. Stay updated:»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi shuts Musaffah restaurant over food safety violations

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Index Restaurant LLCin the Musaffah Industrial Area for violating food safety regulations and posing a risk to public health. The establishment, which holds commercial licence number CN-1759994, was found »»»

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BBC 1h

'A ghost town smelling of gunpowder': Tehran residents describe aftermath of Israeli strikes

Residents of Tehran have told the BBC that Thursday night saw the heaviest wave of strikes on the capital since Israel and the US launched their attack on Iran six days ago. "The house was shaking for five minutes straight. Last night was the worst night," says a man in his 30s. He says he could ba»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Explained the Presence of US Aircraft at Sofia Airport: "Logistics and Training"

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight that the military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport are logistical in nature and are not capable of conducting strike operations. His statement came in response to questions raised abou»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB-UDF Lawmaker Opposes Idea of Bulgaria Joining France's Nuclear Initiative

The chair of the parliamentary defence committee, Hristo Gadjev (GERB-UDF) had a harsh reaction to a suggestion by Democrats of Strong Bulgaria of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition that Bulgaria should join France's initiative for an extended nuclear umbrella to includ»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian President, Foreign Diplomats Discuss Women's Empowerment at Conference in Sofia

A conference titled "Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm" took place in Sofia on Friday. The event, timed in with the upcoming International Women's Day, was organized by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce through the Women's Network@DBIHK initiative in partnership with the Kon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE destroys 9 ballistic missiles, intercepts 109 drones on Friday

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected nine ballistic missiles on 6 March 2026 and destroyed all of them. Authorities also detected 112 drones, of which 109»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli media reports drone attack by Hezbollah in Western Galilee - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media reports drone attack by Hezbollah in Western Galilee 06-03-2026 13:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli Channel 15 cites Nah»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Defence Minister Zapryanov, Turkish Counterpart Discuss Middle East Situation and Regional Security Risks

The situation in the Middle East and possible risks for the region were discussed in a phone call between Bulgaria’s caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkiye Yasar Guler. The conversation took place on March 4, the Bulgarian Defence»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Boasts of Destroyed Iranian Launchers Lack Credibility – Ex-DoD Official

As the United States is clearly lying about the number of the US military casualties in the current war with Iran, the veracity of other claims made by the US is dubious, former US Department of Defense officer David T. Pyne tells Sputnik. Properly assessing Iran’s losses is also difficult due to t»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Borissov Urges President Yotova to Convene National Security Council Over Middle East Tensions

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said today that Vice President Iliana Yotova should convene the National Security Advisory Council and seek political consensus within the body. Speaking to journalists in Plovdiv, Borissov commented on the developments surrounding the meeting between acting Defense Minis»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

2 arrested in northern Greece with heroin hidden in cereal box

Authorities in northern Greece have arrested two suspects on drug smuggling charges after police found more than half a kilogram of heroin hidden inside a cereal box during a roadside check. Police stopped a private vehicle Thursday on the Egnatia Odos near the Analipsi tolls outside Thessaloniki. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

TISP Floor Leader Questions Whether Joining France's Nuclear Umbrella Initiative Would Make Bulgaria Potential Target

Speaking in Parliament's lobby on Friday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov questioned whether joining France's nuclear umbrella initiative would make Bulgaria a potential target. Earlier in the day, Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) a»»»

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TAP 1h

Manufacturing industries: business leaders optimistic about investment pace in first half of 2026 (INS)

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - Private business leaders expect a positive evolution in the investment pace during the first half of 2026, compared with the second half of 2025, according to the half-yearly opinion survey conducted among private business...»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE President receives phone call from Philippine President to express solidarity

Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the latter expressing solidarity with the UAE as tensions escalate in the Middle East. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marco»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why Filipinos choose to stay in the UAE amid regional tensions

Dubai: Even as regional tensions currently make headlines, many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE say they remain confident about staying in the country they have built their lives in. For them, the UAE’s strong security, stable environment, and professional opportunities outweigh concern»»»

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