Al Majalla 3m

In US-Iran war, willpower could trump firepower

Missiles and drones are core elements of Iran’s military power. The country has relied on them heavily and almost exclusively in its fight against the US and Israel. The Iranian air force can’t be trusted because it has antiquated equipment dating to the Shah era, and while the Iranian navy has som»»»

en.majalla.com
Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Tourism Ministry Expects Good Summer Season, Minister Georgieva Says

Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 23m

UK stands with Qatar: British Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar, HE Neerav Patel, has hailed the strong partnerships and steady leadership demonstrated by Qatar, saying these matter most in uncertain times such as those currently facing the country. The Ambassador said in a press statement, “This is a difficult and uncer»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 28m

Three killed, 112 injured in UAE since start of missile and drone attacks

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday as part of a new wave of attacks targeting the country, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected 16 ballistic missiles on March 7, destroying 15 »»»

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Gulf News 38m

Ranked: The 2050 global economy — who will be the richest nations? Where India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Egypt, Nigeria may rank

In the long journey of nations, there come moments when the balance of industry and wealth shifts as the tide shifts upon the sea. So it may be with the world economy in the years ahead. Figures drawn from the estimations of Goldman Sachs suggest that by the middle of this century, around 2050, the»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 46m

Iranian Hardline Clerics Seek Swift Naming of New Supreme Leader

Two influential and ‌hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of US and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday. The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the clerical establishment are unc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Silistra Residents Block Border Crossing with Romania in Protest over High Electricity Bills

Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 1h

Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20 in UAE, astronomers say

Sharjah: Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, according to astronomical calculations announced by the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology. The academy’s astronomical observatory said its calculations indicate that Ramadan 1447 AH will complete 30 days,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry Honours Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the Ministry leadership, and members of the Interpol National Central Bureau laid flowers at the monument to fallen police officers here on Saturday on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Law Enforcement Officer»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva Assigned Protection

Protection has been assigned to Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva following reports of threats against her. Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev announced this after an official commemoration of International Day for Remembrance of Fallen Officers, which included wreath-laying at the »»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 1h

Philippine embassy, consulate in UAE issues advisory on overstay fines exemptions

Dubai: Travellers who were unable to leave the UAE due to the recent temporary airspace closure will not face financial penalties for overstaying. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory confirming that UAE auth»»»

gulfnews.com
Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Condemns Politically Motivated Vandalism Against Cultural Club in North Macedonia

The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery. The incident was reported by the club's chairman, Ljubcho Georgievsk»»»

novinite.com
Gulf News 1h

Why the ICC rejected former Philippine president Duterte’s appeal for interim release

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release, ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify letting him out of detention. Judges have upheld an earlier decision by Pre-Tria»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 1h

Indonesia bans social media accounts for children under 16

Dubai: The Indonesian government has introduced a new regulation banning children under the age of 16 from having accounts on high-risk digital platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening online safety for young users. Issued under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, the policy is intended to add»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Foils Israeli Landing in Lebanon’s Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Foils Israeli Landing in Lebanon’s Bekaa 07-03-2026 12:17 PM Hezbollah resistance group repelled an Israeli landing in the Bekaa »»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Al Awsat 1h

UN Coordinator for Lebanon Calls for Talks with Israel

The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon on Saturday urged Lebanon and Israel to enter talks to negotiate an end hostilities after the outbreak of a renewed Israel-Hezbollah war. "As bad as things are today, they are set to get even worse," Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said. "Talks between »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

Sri Lanka to Treat Iranian Sailors According to ‘International Law’

Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told a conference in New Delhi that Sri Lanka was caring for 32»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sputnik 1h

Russian Forces Deliver Retaliatory Strike Against Ukraine's Military-Industrial Complex Enterprises

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops launched a retaliatory strike overnight on military enterprises used by Ukrainian militants, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "A massive strike was carried out with long-range precision weapons launched from ground, air, and sea, as well as strike unm»»»

sputniknews.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE private sector operating at full capacity: MoHRE

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that the labour market in the United Arab Emirates continues to perform with efficiency and stability despite global and regional developments. The ministry noted that companies across all economic sectors in the country are ope»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi hotels and attractions open as usual, travel guidance for visitors

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that hotels, attractions, cultural sites, museums, and experiences are fully operational. Public services, transport networks, and cultural attractions continue to operate normally. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by dow»»»

gulfnews.com
Egypt Independent 1h

Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions

Foreign investments in Egyptian market Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days of trading, they withdrew more than LE 102.3 billion, which is roughly $2.046 billion. While the stock market also saw foreigners leaving»»»

egyptindependent.com
Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah clashes with Israeli troops who make helicopter landings in east Lebanon

Hezbollah on Saturday said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area. According to reports, the Israeli troops excavated a cemetery there in search of the remains of missing Isr»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Mawani Adds Hapag-Lloyd’s SE4 Service to Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of Hapag-Lloyd’s SE4 shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, a move designed to bolster the Kingdom's maritime competitiveness and global trade connectivity, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. This new route links Jeddah to major »»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 1h

Oman Air cancels flights to Dubai, Doha and Gulf cities

Dubai: Oman Air has cancelled several regional and international flights between March 9 and March 11 as continuing airspace closures linked to regional tensions disrupt aviation across parts of the Middle East. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the airline said services to and from a number»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran vows to halt attacks on neighbours, but strikes on Gulf states continue. What’s going on inside Tehran’s command structure?

Dubai: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks across the region, suggesting they were the result of miscommunication within the ranks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Iran’s interim leadership council had de»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hezbollah’s Rejection of ‘Surrender’ Stalls Macron Initiative to Halt War

French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative has failed to break the political stalemate surrounding the ongoing war in Lebanon, as Hezbollah rejects what it describes as “surrender” and insists on pressing ahead with the confrontation. Lebanese and international observers view Hezbollah's fightin»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

Israel Carries Out Rare Airborne Raid in Lebanon; 16 Killed in Strikes

Israel's military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops into a town in eastern Lebanon overnight, residents and Lebanese state media said on Saturday, as heavy Israeli strikes on the area left more than a dozen people dead. Lebanon was plunged deeper into the conflict engulfing the »»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 1h

Foreign Ministers of Turkic states to meet in Istanbul for informal talks - | 24.KG

Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will gather in Istanbul on March 7 for an informal meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between member countries and addressing pressing regional and global issues, Daily Sabah reported, citing Turkish diplomatic sources. The meetin»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 2h

CBSE postpones Class XII exams; Class X exams cancelled in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a postponement of Class XII board examinations in the Middle East regions, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Class XII exams postponedExams scheduled for 9, 10, and 11 March 2026 have been postponed»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Qatar announces rules for Ramadan mosque retreat

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued a set of guidelines governing i‘tikaf, the spiritual retreat observed in mosques during the final ten days of Ramadan, in an effort to organise the practice while ensuring comfort for worshippers. In a statement, the ministry said the »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Asman eco-city project to be presented again in China - | 24.KG

Asman eco-city project will be presented again in China. It was announced at a meeting between Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of Chinese companies. According to the agency, the meeting was attended by the C»»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 2h

Peaceful rally for women’s rights to be held in Bishkek on March 8 - | 24.KG

The traditional annual march in Bishkek, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, has been cancelled this year due to security concerns. Instead, a peaceful rally will take place in Gorky Park from 12 to 1 p.m. Permission for holding the event was issued by the City Hall. Aigul »»»

24.kg
The Peninsula 2h

National Cyber Security Agency issues advisory on fraudulent websites

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency, NCSA, urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating official government platforms. In an infographic advisory on social media, the agency explained that legitimate Qatari government websites always end with the domain »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 2h

Lebanese Health Ministry: 16 martyred, 53 others injured in Israeli assault on Nabi Sheet - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry: 16 martyred, 53 others injured in Israeli assault on Nabi Sheet 07-03-2026 11:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Pakistani Convicted of Plotting to Kill Trump over Death of Iran Commander

A Pakistani ‌man was convicted on Friday of planning to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Department of Justice said. Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in the US in a plan targeting Trump and others in retalia»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Manar 2h

Israeli enemy strikes towns in Nabatieh region: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy strikes towns in Nabatieh region: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 07-03-2026 11:20 AM Latest News Urgent News IRGC An»»»

Sputnik 2h

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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TAP 2h

Ministry of Equipment accelerates civil building projects, notably hospitals and universities

Tunis, March 7 (TAP) - The Ministry of Equipment and Housing accelerated civil building projects on Tuesday, with absolute priority given to hospital and university infrastructure, in order to make up for delays attributed to administrative...»»»

Gulf News 2h

Oil prices: Brent surges to $92.62, WTI hits $90.72 amid Iran war

Oil markets are in turmoil as prices spiked further on Saturday (March 7, 2026) following a sharp climb on Friday driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Live market data as of 8.35am GMT, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude climbed to $92.62, up $2.18 from $92.62 from $90.72 on Friday, w»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Fruit and vegetable warehouse built in Jalal-Abad for 6.7 million soms - | 24.KG

A logistics center for storing fruits and vegetables was built in the village of Zhash-Lenin in Bazar-Korgon district of Jalal-Abad region. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry announced. The warehouse was built on municipal land and completed in 2024 as part of the»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 3h

Hezbollah Says Confronted Israeli Helicopter Landing in East Lebanon

Hezbollah on Saturday said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters had "observed the infiltration of four Israeli enemy army helic»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 3h

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»»»

rt.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

intellinews.com