Gulf News 1m

DESC warns against digital scams and photo sharing during sensitive times

The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) warns that taking or sharing photos during sensitive times may unintentionally reveal information that could be exploited, such as geographic locations or individuals’ movements, potentially compromising public safety. The center also cautions against evo»»»

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Novinite 5m

Top Police and Anti-Crime Directors Replaced to Ensure Election Integrity in Bulgaria

The Ministry of Interior has announced the dismissal of several top officials, including the heads of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, the General Directorate for National Police, and the General Directorate for Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Combating Terrorism. The outg»»»

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Al Manar 6m

Islamic Resistance strikes Haifa naval base with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 10 - 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 strikes Haifa naval base with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 10 04-03-2026 16:06 PM Latest News Urgent News Isla»»»

Al Awsat 8m

Hungary Presses Russia Not to Hike Energy Prices amid Iran Turmoil

Hungary wants guarantees from Russia that it will not charge Budapest more for oil and gas, despite global prices jumping due to conflict in the Middle East, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin »»»

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RT 8m

Did Kuwait really shoot down three US F-15s?

The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a “friendly fire” mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched. Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Monday morning in what»»»

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RT 8m

Submarine sinks Iranian warship off coast of Sri Lanka – Reuters

A reported submarine ​attack ​has sunk an Iranian naval frigate off the coast of ⁠Sri Lanka, according to Reuters, citing sources in Colombo's ⁠navy and defense ministry. Earlier reports indicate that the IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate of Iran’s Southern Fleet, issued a distress signal on Wednes»»»

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RT 8m

European nations facing ‘hell’ over Iran war energy disruption – Serbia

European nations are facing “a literal hell” due to an energy price surge caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. Tehran’s retaliation to the regime-change military action launched on Saturday has disrupted crude and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments»»»

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RT 8m

China lists five lessons from US-Israeli war on Iran

China’s military has outlined five strategic lessons it says can be learned from the US-Israeli attack on Iran, warning against “blind faith in peace” and over-reliance on outside powers. China Military Bugle, the official press account of China’s armed forces, published a bilingual graphic on X on»»»

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EU Observer 9m

Deportations, visas and police powers on EU interior ministers’ agenda

With Iran looming in the background, EU interior ministers are meeting in Brussels on Thursday (5 March) to discuss how to best deport people ordered to leave the bloc and return to their home countries. A senior EU diplomat told reporters earlier this week that ministers will focus on ways to comp»»»

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Novinite 17m

Bulgaria: Interim Minister of Regional Development Steps Down

Angelina Boneva, the Acting Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, has resigned from her position due to health reasons, the caretaker government announced. In the interim, the responsibilities of the ministry will be carried out by the current Deputy Minister of Regional Development, N»»»

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Al Manar 18m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ain Shemer base (a missile air defense base) located 75 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, east of Hadera, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 18m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Tel Hashomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of Tel Aviv), located 120 km from the Lebanese border, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 9 - 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 targeted the Tel Hashomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of Tel Aviv), located 120 km f»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Parliament Kills Bill Barring Private Enforcement Agents from Recovering Public Debts

Bulgaria's National Assembly on Wednesday defeated at first reading draft legislation cancelling an option of the State assigning private enforcement agents to recover public claims. The bill revising the Private Enforcement Agents Act was tabled by the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) Parliamentary »»»

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RT 20m

From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge

Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, six months after sudden and violent protests rocked the Himalayan nation and led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. Nearly 19 million Nepalis will vote to elect a 275‑member parliament, with more than 3,400 candi»»»

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Sputnik 24m

Belgium Delivered None of 30 F-16s Pledged to Ukraine in 2024 - Air Force Chief

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belgium has given Ukraine none of the 30 F-16 fighter jets it promised back in 2024 due to delays in F-35 deliveries, Belgian Air Force Commander Geert De Decker said, citing the need to maintain air force capabilities. In 2024, then-Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo promi»»»

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TAP 24m

Tax receipt exemption for diaspora: what changes for non-resident Tunisians

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - Tunisian nationals residing abroad are now exempt from presenting tax receipts to access several administrative services in Tunisia.This measure, aimed at simplifying procedures for the diaspora, has been formalised by the...»»»

Gulf News 27m

Lara Dutta speaks out from Dubai and expresses gratitude to the UAE

Dubai: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who has lives in Dubai with her husband, former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, has opened up about her experience amid the current regional tensions, describing moments of anxiety while strongly praising UAE authorities for ensuring residents feel protected. In a »»»

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Kathimerini 31m

Teenager arrested for allegedly smuggling 39 migrants across Mediterranean

A group of 39 migrants has been located on the southern island of Crete after making the dangerous crossing from north Africa in a small boat and a South Sudanese teenager has been arrested for allegedly ferrying them across, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 31 men and e»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Directors of National Police, Organized Crime Combating Directorate and Gendarmerie Are Removed

The directors of the National Police, the Directorate General Combatting Organized Crime and the Directorate General Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter Terrorism have been replaced, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev has ordered the removal of Zah»»»

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Al Awsat 32m

European Stocks Firm after Sell-off on Middle East Turmoil

European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy. The gains followed steep losses across Asian stock markets, where rising oil prices rattled investors on the fifth day o»»»

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Al Awsat 32m

Gold Gains as Middle East Conflict Revives Safe-haven Bid

Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding from their lowest in more than a week reached in the previous session, as the dollar took a breather and mounting tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward safe havens. Spot gold gained 2.2% to $5,198.58 per ounce by 1017 GMT, after falling m»»»

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Qatar Tribune 32m

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG supplies

DOHA: QatarEnergy announced on Wednesday that it has declared force majeure to affected buyers following its earlier decision to halt production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products. In a statement, QatarEnergy said it values its relationships with all stakeholders and will contin»»»

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Al Awsat 44m

Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Incoming Missile from Iran 

Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the expanding Middle East conflict. It was unclear where the missile was headed, but a NATO spokesperson »»»

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RT 44m

The EU is pressuring Ukraine to restore oil flows through the Russian Druzhba pipeline, FT reports

Ukraine has rejected a proposed EU mission to inspect the Soviet-era pipeline that transports Russian oil through Ukrainian territory to Central Europe, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing diplomats and officials. Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately blocking the fl»»»

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BBC 51m

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for offensive action

Sir Keir Starmer has defended the government's approach to the conflict in Iran, saying protecting British nationals is his "number one priority". It comes after President Trump criticised the prime minister for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes on Saturday, say»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

FAQ: Qatar GCO explains loud sounds linked to air defence systems

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) shared key facts on frequently asked questions regarding the country's air defence systems. GCO has outlined the points below. Have you recently heard unusually loud sounds? Most likely, these are the sounds of air defence systems intercepting»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE stock markets plunge after two-day halt as regional tensions escalate

Dubai: Trading across the UAE's main stock exchanges opened with sharp declines on Wednesday after a two-day suspension, as investors rushed to reprice assets amid rapid geopolitical developments across the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Financial Ma»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE announces early spring break for schools, universities

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday announced early spring break for students in schools and universities. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday announced that spring break will begin for schools and universities from Monday, March 9, until Sund»»»

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BBC 1h

Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn

An appeal court in Athens has upheld the 2020 convictions of 42 defendants linked to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. Founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and six other leading Golden Dawn officials were found guilty of "belonging to and running a criminal organisation" under the guise of a political party. A»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Secures LNG at Pre-Crisis Prices Amid Middle East Turmoil

Energy Minister Traycho Traykov briefed Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov that Bulgaria has received liquefied natural gas under contracts concluded before the recent escalation in the Middle East. The agreed prices are considerably lower than current market quotations, providing greater predictability »»»

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DW 1h

Germany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflict

ConflictsGermanyGermany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflictMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPrices at the pumps for petroleum and diesel have risen by around one-fifth in a matter of days in Germany. Oil production and shipments have been severely disrupted by the fighting in Iran and the wider Middle Ea»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. says it has dealt major blow to Iran's ability to inflict harm - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A smoke column rises above the Iranian capital capital, Tehran, on Tuesday following a U.S. airstrike. Photo by Nahal Farzaneh/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has hit almost 2,000 targets with more than 2,000 munitions since launching its "unprecedented opera»»»

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TAP 1h

African Legal Support Facility launches activities in Tunisia

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), a subsidiary of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has officially launched its activities in Tunisia as a regional centre for strengthening legal and technical expertise in...»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE residents defy 'paid influencer' smears: 'This is our home, not a narrative’

Dubai: In the midst of heightened regional tensions stemming from the US–Israel–Iran conflict, a remarkable show of solidarity has emerged from an unexpected quarter - the everyday residents of the UAE. Across Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, expatriates from dozens of nationalities hav»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police target beggars using children and sick to exploit Ramadan generosity

Dubai Police have arrested 37 beggars of various nationalities during the second week of Ramadan as part of ongoing efforts to combat begging across the emirate. The arrests were carried out by the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigat»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE announces spring break for schools and universities

Dubai: The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday announced that spring break will begin for schools and universities from Monday, March 9, until Sunday, March 22. The break applies to all students and academic and administrative staff across»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Not all eyes are on the Middle East

On Tuesday, three NATO surveillance aircraft operated simultaneously near Russia’s northern borders as the ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Vladimir departed from the Kola Peninsula for patrol. While global attention remains fixed on the war in the Middle East, NATO continues to closely monitor Ru»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sirens sound in the Carmel area south of Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in the Carmel area south of Haifa 04-03-2026 14:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist media: Missiles, fired from Lebanon, hit»»»

Gulf News 1h

Fact check: Viral video of Filipina during blast not in Dubai, streamed six years ago

Dubai: As tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, a wave of photos and videos has flooded social media. However, not all circulating content is accurate. One of which is a footage of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) on a livestream when a massive explosion occur»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Turkey warns Iran after Nato downs missile near its airspace

Dubai: Turkey on Wednesday warned Iran against actions that could widen the regional war after a missile launched from Iranian territory towards Turkish airspace was intercepted by Nato defence systems, officials said on Wednesday. Ankara said the ballistic munition was detected travelling through »»»

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Business-review 1h

Leonardo Badea (BNR): Macroeconomic and geo-strategic perspectives on the recalibration of Romania’s economic growth model in the context of the new normality

2026 is an important stage in the current structural transition path for our country. Although consumption is under pressure due to the necessary adjustments, accession to the OECD and the completion of investments financed by European funds (especially within the NRRP) significantly orient the eco»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks as violation of international law, calls for global action

Dubai: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, affirmed that the hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Jordan, which resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, private propert»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Etihad Rail is transporting those stranded in Saudi Arabia, neighboring countries to Abu Dhabi

In response to the current regional developments and the resulting disruptions to travel movements, Etihad Rail has decided, in coordination with all security authorities in Abu Dhabi, to operate exceptional train services from the Al Ghuwaifat border area with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Al Fay»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Health centers operating normally across Qatar: PHCC 

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirms that all health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Appointment booking and enquiries Patients may book, can»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from President of Uzbekistan

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from President of the friendly Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the call, HE the President discussed the situation in the State of Qatar and affirmed his country's full solidarity and sup»»»

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RT 1h

India and Afghanistan have only seen a ‘fraction’ of Pakistan’s military capabilities – Islamabad

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has called on India to return to the “negotiating table,” while asserting that New Delhi and Kabul have only seen a “fraction” of Islamabad’s military capabilities. In an address to the joint session of Pakistan’s parliament on Monday, Zardari said war was a las»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Launches Gas Station Checks Amid Middle East Conflict Fears

The Consumer Protection Commission in Bulgaria has launched checks at fuel stations across the country to determine whether retail prices have risen and, if so, whether such increases are justified. Economy Minister Irina Shtonova announced the measure at a briefing at the Council of Ministers, add»»»

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TAP 1h

Strategic guidelines for development of organic farming discussed

Tunis, March 4 (TAP)- The situation of organic farming was discussed and strategic guidelines for the sector's development were outlined as the National Commission of Organic Farming held a working session on Tuesday. There are presently over...»»»

TAP 1h

Tunisia participates in Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – Tunisia is taking part from March 2 to 5, 2026, in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, one of the most prominent international events in the telecommunications and innovation sector.Under the supervision of the Export...»»»

Gulf News 1h

How a simple post could cost you Dh100,000 in the UAE

The UAE has stressed the importance of responsible communication and public awareness amid the rapid spread of information across digital platforms, reaffirming that national security is a shared responsibility. Authorities said maintaining stability requires cooperation between institutions and th»»»

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