The Peninsula 20m

Amir visits Air Operations Center

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, visited the Air Operations Center today. HH the Amir reviewed the high level of readiness and preparedness of the military units during the visit. His Highness also received a briefing on the progress of operations and the procedures impleme»»»

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Kathimerini 20m

42 migrants rescued off Crete, 18-year-old held for bringing them from Libya

Coast Guard vessels have rescued 42 migrants in a small boat that ran into trouble off Crete on Wednesday and arrested a teenager suspected of having steered the vessel over from the north African coast, authorities said. It was the second incident in as many days involving migrants heading for Cre»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Foreign Minister Neynsky: No Immediate Danger to Bulgaria, but Indirect Threat Exists

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky stated in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Wednesday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria but an indirect threat exists. She said that the Defence Ministry is preparing an analysis of the risks to national security and, if necessary, »»»

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Gulf News 27m

UAE warns of scam emails requesting emergency registration details

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public about fraudulent emails circulating that ask recipients to complete an “emergency registration form” and submit personal information. According to the ministry, the messages falsely claim that individuals may receive support, compensatio»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Sounds heard across Dubai caused by defence ops

Dubai Media Office has addressed the sounds you might have heard across the emirate. "Sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations, with no injuries reported." It added that the eelevant teams continue to closely monitor developm»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Sharjah Police arrest 95 beggars and street vendors in Ramadan crackdown

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested 95 beggars and illegal street vendors during the first two weeks of Ramadan as part of a campaign aimed at curbing begging and raising public awareness about its risks.The arrests were carried out under the campaign “Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsib»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

MOI urges public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages that falsely claim to represent official entities, as part of efforts to prevent cybercrime. In a public notice posted on its official X platform on Wednesday evening, the ministry advise»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Agriculture Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Institutional Dialogue and Mutual Respect

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food remains committed to the principles of institutional dialogue, mutual respect between the branches of government and the normal functioning of the State administration, the Ministry said in an official position on Wednesday. The statement comes in connection wit»»»

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UPI 47m

NATO air defense takes down Iranian missile heading toward Turkey - UPI.com

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- NATO air and missile defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran he»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Sharjah Charity distributes nearly half a million Iftar meals in Ramadan initiative

Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has distributed 449,385 Iftar meals during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan across 129 locations in the emirate, as part of its annual Iftar for Fasting Individuals initiative aimed at supporting people in need and promoting social solidarity during»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Kuwait arrests two over videos mocking armed forces and air defence efforts

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of two individuals accused of publishing videos on social media that mocked and belittled the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and undermined the efforts of the country’s air defence system. In a statement, the ministry said the suspects had circulated »»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Iran Missile, Risking War Expansion

Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion involving its bloc allies. Turkey - Iran's n»»»

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UPI 59m

Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»

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BBC 1h

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

A Russian LNG gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. Ukraine's SBU state securi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives call from Romanian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call Wednesday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, HE Oana Toiu. The call discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Sinks Iranian Warship as Iran Warns of Widespread Destruction in the Middle East

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Watchdog Says No Damage to Iran Sites Housing Nuclear Material

The UN nuclear watchdog IAEA said Wednesday facilities housing nuclear material in Iran suffered no damage in the recent US-Israeli strikes and there was no risk of a radiation leak. "Based on analysis of latest available satellite imagery, IAEA sees no damage to facilities containing nuclear mater»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Former Culture Minister declared yesterday that she does not accept her sacking by PM Aldabaiba – today she is prevented from entering the ministry

Following the appointment of Salem Al-Alem as Minister of Culture, the former incumbent, Mabrouka Tougui, revealed that she was prevented from entering to her former ministry’s headquarters this morning. Tougui videoed the incident and posted it on social media as she attempted to enter the buildin»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanese Army arrests 27 for weapons possession as Hezbollah military activity banned

The Lebanese Army said Wednesday it had arrested 27 people in the past two days for "illegally possessing weapons and ammunition", following a government decision to ban Hezbollah's military activities. In a statement, the army said troops at its checkpoints "detained over the past two days 26 Leba»»»

Al Manar 1h

IRGC launches 18th wave of Operation True Promise 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC launches 18th wave of Operation True Promise 4 04-03-2026 19:56 PM Latest News Urgent News After detecting Israeli reinforcements movi»»»

Al Manar 1h

After detecting Israeli reinforcements moving from occupied Hamames Hill to support the ambushed force in south of Khiam town, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them with a missiles salvo: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After detecting Israeli reinforcements moving from occupied Hamames Hill to support the ambushed force in south of Khiam town, Islamic Resi»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

27 Parties and Coalitions Apply for April 19 Elections

A total of 27 political formations submitted documents to the Central Election Commission to register for participation in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, the Commission said on Wednesday. The deadline for parties and coalitions to file applications for registration to take»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi East-West Pipeline Underpins Kingdom’s Energy Security Strategy

As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»

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RT 1h

Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war

The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking - UPI.com

The U.S. Southern Command said the mission began Tuesday and is aimed at “designated terrorist organizations” operating in the South American country. The United States said it is functioning in an advisory capacity, while Ecuadorian soldiers conduct the operation. Photo by Gerardo Menoscal/EPA Mar»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine is Preparing to Undermine 'Turkish Stream' and 'Blue Stream' - Putin

The Russian special services have intelligence data on preparations for blowing up the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The threats to blow up the pipelines under the Black Sea are 'very dangerous game' on Ukraine's part, Putin emphasized»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters detonate an IED against Israeli occupation soldiers who infiltrated into Khiam town, South Lebanon, before clashing with them and inflicting direct losses upon them: Statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonate an IED against Israeli occupation soldiers who infiltrated into Khiam town, South Lebanon, before clas»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters strike a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers in Kiryat Shmona with a missile salvo, inflicting heavy losses which made helicopters evacuate casualties: Statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters strike a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers in Kiryat Shmona with a missile salvo, inflicting heavy losse»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Competition Protection Commission Recommends Urgent Measures to Ensure Fuel Market's Competitiveness and Stability

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and the stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East, the regulator’s press centre report»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranian Govt Making Case for Demise with Indiscriminate Attacks, EU’s Kallas Says

Iran's government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbors, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. "Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," ‌Kallas said. Türkiye ‌said earlier on ‌Wednesday that ⁠NATO air defenses de»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Threatens to Target Israeli Embassies Worldwide if Israel Targets Its Lebanon Mission

Iran's armed forces threatened on Wednesday to target Israeli missions worldwide if Israel were to attack Tehran's mission in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, said live on television that "if Israel commits such a crime, it will forc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship waives overstay fines for those affected by airspace closure

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to exempt individuals who were unable to travel from fines for delayed departures due to exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, which led to the closure of airspace and the temporary suspensio»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

LIA Chairman Hassan meets Russian Ambassador Aganin – discusses reinvesting Libyan assets previously frozen by the UN Security Council

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported today that, yesterday, its Chairman, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, received the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin. The LIA reported that the meeting addressed the progress of the LIA’s investments in the Russian financial markets. Discussions also focuse»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Spokesman for the Israeli occupation army reports two soldiers were injured in South Lebanon due to anti-armor missile fire - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesman for the Israeli occupation army reports two soldiers were injured in South Lebanon due to anti-armor missile fire 04-03-2026 16:2»»»

Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt explores integration of university hospitals into Universal Health Insurance system

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the country’s Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry. The ministry said the step is aimed at strengthening i»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Industry Minister reviews $480m expansion plans with Elaraby Group in New Quesna

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with representatives of Elaraby Group, led by CEO Mohamed El-Araby, to review the company’s current operations, future expansion plans, and the challenges facing its production activities. During the meeting, the group outlined »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Unilever expands Ramadan outreach through new partnership with Egyptian Food Bank for ‘Knorr 7aletha’

Unilever Egypt has launched Knorr’s Ramadan 2026 campaign, “Knorr 7aletha”, aiming to engage more than 10 million Egyptians during the holy month through a consumer-led initiative that links everyday cooking to direct meal donations. In addition to Knorr’s ongoing meal preparation and distribution »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt accelerates rehabilitation of Raml Tram to boost capacity, cut travel time

Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir toured Alexandria to review progress on the rehabilitation and modernisation of the historic Raml Tram, a flagship national project aimed at upgrading urban mobility and easing traffic congestion across the coastal city. The 13.2-kilometre line, comprising 24 st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar sends third identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding developments in Iranian aggression on its territories

DOHA: The State of Qatar has addressed a third identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE António Guterres, and HE Michael Waltz, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, regardin»»»

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UPI 1h

South America's Triple Frontier tightens security amid U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com

Members of the Argentinean Jewish community and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in 1994 against the Jewish Society facilities that caused 85 dead rally at the streets of Buenos Aires in August 2009. File Photo by Cezaro De Luca/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, March 4 (UPI) -- Authorities i»»»

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UPI 1h

ADP: Private payrolls increased by 63,000 in February; January revised down - UPI.com

Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 63,000 new jobs in February, a sizable increase over January, »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MOI stresses importance of strict adherence to official safety instructions

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Interior (MOI) urged the public to strictly adhere to official instructions, remain in safe places, stay away from windows and exposed areas, and not to go out except in cases of absolute necessity. This came in a post on MOI's official account on X. Earlier on Wednesday, t»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Kurdish Forces Tighten Security on Iraq-Iran Border

Iraqi Kurds inspect the damage to their homes, after a drone attack struck their neighborhood in Erbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP) Iraq's national security advisor said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces have bolstered security along the Iranian border to prevent any infiltration or attacks»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean: Pentagon

Washington, United States: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo," Hegseth told a news conference. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoI stresses importance of strict adherence to official safety instructions

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged the public to strictly adhere to official instructions, remain in safe places, stay away from windows and exposed areas, and not to go out except in cases of absolute necessity. This came in a post on MoI's official account on X. Earlier on Wednesday, »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israeli forces enter several Lebanese villages

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the U.N. peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khi»»»

Gulf News 2h

Ajman introduces new legislation governing lost items and abandoned property

Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning the handling of lost and abandoned property in the Emirate of Ajman. Also Read: Ajman Ruler issues law establishing Rental Dispute Resolution CentreThe law de»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Initially Planned to Strike Iran in Mid-2026, Reveals Minister

Israel had initially planned to strike Iran in mid-2026, but developments inside the country and shifting regional dynamics brought the timetable forward to February, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "An operation was planned for the middle of the year with the same target set," Katz»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Forces Enter Several Lebanese Villages after Evacuation Order

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the UN peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khiam»»»

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