France24 8m

Nepali ex-rapper Shah unseats PM Oli in first polls since youth revolt

Nepali Election Commission officials on Saturday confirmed that rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had unseated Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli their parliamentary constituency. The campaign rocked Nepal's established political heavyweights, harnessing a wave of support unleashed by the September »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Tells Britain he Does Not Need its Help to Win Iran War

President Donald Trump said on Saturday Britain was giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the US does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Ministe»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Residents Warned 'Crocs Everywhere' after North Australia Floods

Police in Australia's Northern Territory warned of "crocs everywhere" on Sunday and said they had moved more than a thousand people across the state into shelter after massive floods. The state has endured heavy rains over the weekend, with the town of Katherine experiencing its worst flooding sinc»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Sri Lankan Baker to Supply Elysée Palace with Baguette

In a big surprise, a baker from Sri Lanka clinched the prestigious prize for best traditional French baguette, which comes with a €4,000 prize and the right to supply the Elysée Palace with fresh loaves every morning, according to The Telegraph. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, works at the Fourn»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Women Still Waiting for True Equality, Statistics Show on International Women’s Day

Women are still waiting for true equality. On March 8, statistics serve as a reminder that gender equality remains a distant goal. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has compiled some of the latest available data illustrating inequality in numbers. Full eq»»»

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France24 5h

Trump hosts Latin America allies to form coalition against drug cartels

US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security. US President Donald&nbs»»»

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The Budapest Times 5h

We must win the fight to reopen the oil pipeline, PM says

At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»

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BNE 6h

Kosovo president dissolves parliament after failed presidential vote

Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani dissolved the Assembly on March 6, triggering new early elections after MPs failed to elect a new president, and sparking a political dispute over the legality of the move. The move dee»»»

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Jordan Times 6h

China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags

BEIJING — China set its lowest annual growth target in decades on Thursday, at 4.5-5 per cent, as the government outlined plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.Beijing also used its showpiece annual political gathering to announce a seven per cent increase in its defen»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

What is Israel’s plan in Lebanon? – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Displaced families are shown sleeping on the beach after they fled their homes in southern Beirut suburb . Over 300, 000 people have been displaced over 200 have been killed by Israel after Hezbollah entered the war io support Iran. Hezbollah ‘was warned against such decisions on seve»»»

BBC 9h

Trump accuses UK PM of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

Donald Trump has told the UK he does not need its aircraft carriers and accused Sir Keir Starmer of seeking to "join wars after we've already won", as the US and Israel continue to launch strikes on Iran. In a social media post, the US president said the UK is "giving serious thought" to sending tw»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12h

PICE Qatar launches 2026 term with Leadership Induction and Technical Summit

Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Qatar Chapter officially kicked off its 2026 term with a Leadership Induction and Technical Summit, bringing together members, industry partners, and guests to celebrate participation, continuity, and contributions across the organiza»»»

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RT 16h

BBC Middle East editor’s ‘Israeli propaganda’ court case begins

The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case, in which a BBC Middle East editor is suing a journalist over an article that accused him of inserting “systematic Israeli propaganda” into the network’s coverage. Raffi Berg, who has publicly heaped praise on Israel, is seeking damages fro»»»

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BBC 18h

Why did Iran's president apologise?

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Days After Iran Strikes, Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders to Form Anti-Cartel Coalition

US President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that he has been making throughout his second term in office. Trump has cited drug cartels as a primary reason for rampin»»»

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Gulf News 18h

UK enhances Middle East defences as US-led coalition tightens vs Iran

In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

Health Ministry Focused on Modernizing Psychiatric Care with Recovery Plan Funding

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»

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The Peninsula 22h

Nepal's rapper politician who took on the old guard and won

Nepal: Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah won a dramatic parliamentary contest on Saturday, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister's own constituency after staking his political future on the challenge. Shah's victory over the veteran Marxist leader marks one of »»»

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Gulf News 22h

India should win, but I won’t hate it if New Zealand lift the T20 World Cup

My heart says India must win the T20 World Cup final. India are defenitely the favourites here. Playing at home, in front of a packed stadium and millions watching across the country, this is the moment Indian fans have been waiting for. The pressure is enormous and expectations are even bigger. If»»»

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Kathimerini 23h

Retired obstetrician arrested for possession of child pornography

A retired obstetrician was arrested on Friday in the town of Patra, western Greece, for possession of child pornography, authorities said. The investigation began after the police’s cybercrime division was alerted by foreign authorities that the man in question was downloading child pornography fro»»»

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24 News Agency 07.03. 10:58

Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov wins gold at Swimming Tournament in USA - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov won a gold medal at the International Swimming Tournament in the USA. A Pro Swim Series event is taking place in Illinois. SwimSwam portal reports. The final 100-meter breaststroke race took place on the morning of March 7. Petrashov swam the distance in 59.7 seconds, ta»»»

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Sputnik 07.03. 10:18

Expensive Energy Putting Europe's Competitiveness at Risk - Russia's Special Envoy

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Expensive energy is putting Europe's competitiveness at risk for years to come, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, said on Saturday. Dmitriev commented on an ar»»»

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RT 07.03. 09:46

Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran

US President Donald Trump has ruled out making any sort of deal with Iran, demanding its “unconditional surrender” instead. Trump issued the demand in a social media post on Friday, as the continuing US-Israeli attack on Iran neared the end of its first week. “There will be no deal with Iran except»»»

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RT 07.03. 09:10

Trump kicks Tucker Carlson out of MAGA

US President Donald Trump has expelled prominent conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, saying Carlson has “lost his way.” The breaking point between the two came over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which Carlson has characterized as “absolutel»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 07.03. 07:17

Lulu flies in fresh food to UAE on cargo flights to keep supermarket shelves stocked

Dubai: Fresh food supplies are being flown into the UAE on chartered cargo flights organised by retail major Lulu Group, with the company stepping up logistics operations to keep its supermarket shelves stocked across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of»»»

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France24 07.03. 05:51

Press Review - 'Operation Epstein Distraction': Sexual assault allegations against Trump emerge

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 6: International papers discuss US President Donald Trump's "warrior transformation" and speculate about how the new war in the Middle East could benefit Russia. Also: the US Department of Justice publishes an interview that outlines sexual assault allegations agai»»»

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France24 07.03. 05:51

US Justice Department releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump

The US Justice Department on Friday released Epstein file documents detailing claims that US President Donald Trump attempted to force an underage girl into performing oral sex. The FBI interviewed the alleged victim in 2019 as part of its investigation into late financier and sex offender Jeffrey »»»

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France24 07.03. 05:30

Winter Paralympics opening ceremony clouded by boycott over Russia’s return

Controversy is overshadowing the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, which kick off Friday with an opening ceremony boycotted by several countries protesting the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags for the first time since 2014.  The Milan-Cort»»»

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France24 07.03. 05:30

Talking Europe - 'We want a new form of government that better serves the Iranian people': EU Commissioner McGrath

Talking Europe sits down at the EU Commission with a man whose work goes to the very heart of what the EU sees as its core values. Michael McGrath is the Commissioner responsible for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection. His work concerns not just breaches of the rule of law »»»

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BNE 07.03. 05:16

BONNER: The strategic vacuum at the heart of Operation Epic Fury

No plan survives first contact with the enemy. That popular quotation is really a paraphrase of a somewhat more verbose statement by Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Elder in 1871. It’s obviously true: events, like individuals and groups, are unpredictable and even well-executed plans »»»

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BNE 07.03. 05:15

Georgia's government slashes university places by 92% in reform seen as politically motivated

On the evening of February 12, students at Tbilisi's Ilia State University spilled out of their campus and onto Chavchavadze Avenue, one of the capital's main thoroughfares, occupying the roadway in a march that carries a penalty risk of jail. They held national flags and banners reading "Protect E»»»

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BBC 07.03. 04:42

Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

Newly released body camera footage shows the chaotic moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an immigration officer in Texas last year, which only recently came to light. Gunfire rings out in the nighttime footage when Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, pulls his car forwards as law enforc»»»

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Ya Libnan 07.03. 02:33

This is Iran’s plan to escape the fate of collapse – Ya Libnan

Share: Combined photo of U.S. President Donald Trump and former slain Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei . Trump is insisting on a role in naming Khamanei’s successor and today called on Iran to surrender unconditionally. Experts suggest that if the conflict turns into a prolonged war of»»»

BBC 07.03. 01:48

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has developed into a high-tech conflict. Swarms of spy and killer drones have set the skies of Ukraine abuzz, and uncrewed boats have crippled the Russian navy in the Black Sea. Now, Ukraine has embarked on a massive programme to d»»»

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Gulf News 07.03. 01:41

Why AI in education still needs human judgement

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of classrooms faster than many people realise. From tools that recommend learning resources to systems that flag student performance, AI is increasingly used to support teaching and learning. When used well, it can save time, personalise learning, and help e»»»

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UPI 07.03. 01:17

Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran - UPI.com

Russia is reportedly giving the Iranian regime intelligence on the location of American assets in the Middle East region as the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran continues into its second week. Photo by Hossein Esmaeil/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Russia is helping Iran by giving it intellig»»»

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Gulf News 07.03. 01:05

Will UAE insurance premiums rise if Iran-US conflict escalates further?

Dubai: As tensions in the Gulf raise concerns about shipping disruptions, airspace closures and higher business costs, many UAE residents are asking a practical question: could the conflict eventually affect insurance prices. Regional instability can influence financial markets, trade routes and ec»»»

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BBC 06.03. 21:30

Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisis

The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump implied regime change in the country "will be just a question of time". Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday,»»»

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RT 06.03. 19:44

Cuba regime change ‘a question of time’ – Trump

Regime change in Cuba is “just a question of time,” US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island’s government and suggesting Washington could turn its focus on Havana, once the war on Iran ends. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump praised Secretary of State Mar»»»

rt.com
BBC 06.03. 18:41

Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause

Canada's minister for US-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, is in Washington on Friday for meetings with Trump administration officials — the first high-level talks between the two countries since negotiations broke down late last year. LeBlanc will be meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Gree»»»

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BBC 06.03. 18:29

Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

A Canadian backpacker died from drowning after she was attacked by dingoes on a popular Australian beach, a coroner has found. The body of Piper James, 19, was found in the early morning on 19 January surrounded by about ten dingoes on K'Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island), off the eastern coast»»»

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UPI 06.03. 16:28

U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February, further than expected - UPI.com

Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.»»»

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UPI 06.03. 16:28

Hungary detains 7 Ukrainian bank employees, seizes $75M - UPI.com

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, has accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian bank employees. File Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Ukraine's foreign minister accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian state bank employees and stealing the cash and gold the»»»

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24 News Agency 06.03. 16:19

Four Kyrgyz wrestlers enter top 10 of UWW world rankings - | 24.KG

United World Wrestling (UWW) has published its updated world rankings, which include four athletes from Kyrgyzstan. The rankings were compiled following an international tournament held in Albania from February 25 to March 1, where the national freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan won three medal»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 06.03. 16:07

All NATO Countries Enjoy Same Level of Protection, Deputy Foreign Minister Shalamanov Says

Within NATO, all member states enjoy the same level of protection, Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said at a briefing of the task force at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the war in the Middle East. Earlier in the day, Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias announced»»»

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Gulf News 06.03. 16:03

Dubai steps up price checks after shoppers report produce spike

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have intensified monitoring of supermarket prices after residents reported sudden increases in the cost of fruits and vegetables across several retail outlets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Officials say inspection teams are actively revie»»»

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Ya Libnan 06.03. 15:18

Stop Punishing Lebanon’s Civilians for Hezbollah’s Crimes – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Smoke billows after Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Friday, March 6, 2026 . The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon this week has risen to at least 123 people ( mostly civilians) , the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health says, as a new wave of strikes pound»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 06.03. 14:55

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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Novinite 06.03. 14:21

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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Bulgarian News Agency 06.03. 13:54

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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