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Israel launches strikes against Iran: Live Updates

The IDF has launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced, citing national security reasons. Videos released by Iranian media show buildings in Tehran damaged by the strikes. The attack has been prepared in cooperation with the US, Israel’s Channel 12 ha»»»

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BNE 24m

INTERVIEW: Inside Israel’s war calculus as Iran talks teeter

With the United States and Iran locked in a tense diplomatic dance of sorts where indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have entered a seemingly critical phase, mediators, according to some sources, say both sides appear to be moving closer to an understanding on issues surrounding »»»

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Al Awsat 34m

China Encourages Dollar Buying to Slow Surging Yuan

China's central bank (PBOC) moved to rein in the fast-rising yuan on Friday, scrapping risk reserves requirements for forex forward contracts in a move that would encourage dollar buying as exporters start to feel the pinch from a stronger currency. The decision came after the yuan hit a near three»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Mexican president reaffirms commitments for 2026 World Cup ahead of FIFA visit

Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed on Friday the commitment to create the necessary conditions to co-host the 2026 World Cup, while affirming that a FIFA team will visit the country to coordinate security and mobility. "Every team in the world can rest assured that they wil»»»

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Al Awsat 58m

Libyan Court Hands 30-Year Sentence to Human Trafficker

The Tripoli Criminal Court on Friday sentenced a member of a criminal network to 30 years in prison after convicting him of human trafficking and of organizing the smuggling of migrants by sea. The Office of the Attorney General said the court initiated criminal charges against an individual active»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran: Israeli defence minister

Israel has carried out a preemptive strike against Iran, the Israeli Defence Minister confirmed. Sirens sounded across the country, while mobile alerts instructed residents to stay close to protected spaces. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the alert is a precaution to prepare the public for po»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Hungary will not be intimidated, PM says

In his weekly interview on Kossuth Radio, Prime Minister Orbán issued a stark warning regarding the escalating tensions with Ukraine, labeling the recent cessation of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline as a direct attack on Hungary’s economic sovereignty. With the country facing a potential e»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US backs Pakistan 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban govt

Washington: The United States said on Friday it supported Pakistan after it bombed neighbouring Afghanistan and declared war against its Taliban government following clashes. Also Read: Trump: Pakistan leaders are great people, vows to solve Afghan-Pakistan crisis very quickly "We continue to monit»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US–Iran tensions: Canada says relocating some diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv

Canada said Friday it was relocating non-essential diplomatic staff and their dependents out of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv due to "ongoing tensions in the region," as the US weighs striking Iran. Also Read: US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut amid regional tensions"Global Affair»»»

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France24 2h

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire faces strain

Israeli attacks killed five people in Gaza on Thursday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics reported two killed in an air strike in Gaza City’s Tuffah neighbourhood and others in drone strikes on police checkpoints in Khan Younis and near Bureij camp. Israel’s military said it killed a mi»»»

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France24 2h

Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war': How and why we got here?

Pakistan was once viewed as the sponsor and chief backer of Afghanistan’s Taliban movement. But when Islamabad declared “open war” on Kabul Friday, it marked a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two countries and underscored the regional security implications in a volatile zone. Shortly af»»»

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France24 3h

Focus - Solidarity in the Arctic Circle: Indigenous peoples united against Trump's threats

Spread across eight nation-states, the Arctic Circle is home to a number of Indigenous peoples. US President Donald Trump's ambitions to take control of Greenland have caused concern but also kindled solidarity amongst these peoples, who call the coldest parts of the world home. FRANCE 24's Isabell»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Special ops: Trump’s go-to foreign policy tool

As war clouds gather over Iran, with American warships lurking nearby, it is worth noting that US President Donald Trump’s favoured foreign policy tool whilst in office appears to be the country’s much-vaunted Special Forces. Both the January 2020 assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani »»»

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BNE 3h

Israeli leaders and citizens begin emergency preparations amid US-Iran war concerns

Amid rising concerns over a potential US-Iran war, Israeli citizens are on high alert in preparation for any potential attacks against the country by Tehran. Diplomatic efforts in Geneva stalled on February 26 between the »»»

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BNE 3h

Great Game rekindled in four-hour Pakistan-Afghanistan border war

The long-simmering stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan tipped over into open warfare late on February 26, continuing into the following day, with both sides trading air strikes, artillery fire and accusations of being sponsors of terror sponsorship in the most serious escalation along t»»»

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BNE 3h

Great Game rekindled in four-hour Pakistan-Afghanistan border war

The long-simmering stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan tipped over into open warfare late on February 26, continuing into the following day, with both sides trading air strikes, artillery fire and accusations of being sponsors of terror sponsorship in the most serious escalation along t»»»

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BNE 3h

Israeli leaders and citizens begin emergency preparations amid US-Iran war concerns

Amid rising concerns over a potential US-Iran war, Israeli citizens are on high alert in preparation for any potential attacks against the country by Tehran. Diplomatic efforts in Geneva stalled on February 26 between the »»»

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BNE 3h

Ukraine’s war is “our war”, Poland’s Sikorski says in policy speech

Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia is “our war”, and its outcome will shape the geopolitical future of the European Union, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on February 26. Presenting the government’s fo»»»

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BNE 3h

Ukraine’s war is “our war”, Poland’s Sikorski says in policy speech

Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia is “our war”, and its outcome will shape the geopolitical future of the European Union, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on February 26. Presenting the government’s fo»»»

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BBC 4h

Henrietta Lacks: Family of woman whose cells were 'stolen' settles second lawsuit

The family of a black woman whose cervical cells were harvested in 1951 without her knowledge and replicated infinitely ever since has reached a settlement with a second biotech company. The Switzerland-based company Novartis was accused in a lawsuit of profiting from Henrietta Lacks' cells, which »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Philippines pension boost: 10% hike this year, no contribution increase — SSS fund seen hitting ₱2 trillion

Manila: The Philippines’ state-run Social Security System (SSS) is granting a 10% pension increase this year, with another round scheduled in 2027 — and members won’t pay higher contributions. SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro said the fund remains financially strong and is on track to r»»»

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BBC 5h

DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

The US Department of Justice announced Friday that 30 more people are being charged for their roles in an anti-ICE protest staged last month at a church in Minnesota. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on social media that 25 of the 30 defendants named in a newly unsealed indictment had been arrested»»»

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UPI 5h

Kamala Harris endorses Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, pictured speaking at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, has been endorsed by former Vice President Kamala Harris in the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat and who recorded a robocall for her ahead of the election on Tuesday. File Photo by Tannen»»»

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BBC 5h

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

Former President Bill Clinton told a congressional panel he "saw nothing," and "did nothing wrong" in relation to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The all-day hearing behind closed doors in New York featured the former president being asked about his inclusion in newly released files related »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israel Greets Iran Talks With Pessimism, Prepares for War

Despite cautious optimism over negotiations between Iran and the US and hopes for a new nuclear deal, Israel’s political leadership and most of its media have struck a starkly different tone: pessimism, and open preparation for failure and war. A growing conviction that a confrontation with Iran is»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump tells US govt to stop using Anthropic AI tech

President Donald Trump told the US government Friday to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology after the AI startup rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models. Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance»»»

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BBC 8h

Target to pull cereals with synthetic colours from its shelves

Target has said it will stop selling breakfast cereals that are made with synthetic colours by the end of May, marking the latest response by a retailer to backlash against ultra-processed foods. The US retail giant's announcement on Friday follows commitments from several food companies to gradual»»»

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RT 8h

US ‘wants’ war with Iran – Scott Ritter (VIDEO)

The US wants to go to war with Iran and will attack once Washington is sure that its weapon stockpiles are sufficient, according to former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and RT contributor Scott Ritter. The US has now gathered the largest military force in the Middle East since before its 200»»»

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RT 8h

More Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis, according to a Gallup poll

For the first time in recent history, more Americans now sympathize more with the Palestinians than the Israelis, a Gallup poll has found. According to the survey, sympathy for the Israeli cause has fallen a record 10% in the last year. The poll, which was published on Friday, found that 41% of Ame»»»

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BBC 9h

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

The proposed takeover of Warner Bros by Paramount Skydance could significantly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape. It's far from a done deal - Paramount still needs approval from regulators. But if it does go ahead, here's how it could shake up things for viewers. Paramount is expected»»»

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RT 10h

UK accused of spying on Irish journalist

British intelligence agency MI5 unlawfully spied on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, his lawyers have told a tribunal in London. MI5 agents allegedly monitored Kearney’s calls, contacts, and movements while he reported from Northern Ireland. Kearney was monitored by MI5, the Police»»»

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BBC 10h

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat

Israel's High Court has temporarily halted a ban on international aid groups from working in the occupied Palestinian territories unless they meet strict new rules. The injunction came ahead of an Israeli deadline for 37 well-known organisations to stop work, something the groups warn will remove a»»»

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RT 11h

EU nations order joint probe into Russian oil pipeline halt

Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to establish a joint investigation to examine damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline supplying crude from Russia, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. The two countries have accused Ukraine of halting crude flows from Russia for political reasons. The p»»»

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RT 11h

Strikes on Iran wouldn’t drag US into another ‘forever war’ – Vance

A potential new American military strike on Iran would not drag the country into another prolonged foreign conflict, US Vice President J.D. Vance has said. Washington has amassed a military force in the Middle East unseen since before the 2003 invasion of Iraq and is demanding that Tehran make conc»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Trump frustrated with Iran — says force remains an option

Dubai: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is “not happy” with the direction of nuclear talks with Iran, warning that while diplomacy remains ongoing, military force remains an option if Tehran refuses to abandon its nuclear ambitions. “We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Regulator Gets Complaints about Bad Smells after Factory Relaunches Production Line

A day after the start of operations at Kronospan's medium-density fibreboard (MDF) panels in Veliko Tarnovo, the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) received 27 complaints about smells of sawdust and glue and about a bluish haze over several neighbourhoods of the ci»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals

Buenos Aires: On a recent Sunday, a Buenos Aires plaza transformed into a makeshift wilderness for an unusual group of teenagers. Sofía, wearing a lifelike beagle mask, ran across the grass on all fours. Nearby, 15-year-old Aguara leapt through the air, clearing an obstacle course while imitating t»»»

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RT 13h

EU manipulating polls in bid to oust Orban – German opposition leader

The EU is desperately attempting to engineer “regime change” against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in next month’s parliamentary election, employing tactics such as poll manipulation and energy blackmail, German opposition leader Alice Weidel has claimed. In a post on X on Wednesday, the co»»»

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RT 13h

Pakistan and Afghanistan are at war. Here’s the full story behind the clash

On February 27, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared that his country had entered a state of “open war” with Afghanistan. Pakistani Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar reported strikes on Kabul and Kandahar, which Afghan authorities have confirmed. Asif claimed that the Taliban has »»»

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UPI 13h

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel amid Iran concerns - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday. The State Department announced Friday that Rubio will travel to Israel to discuss Iran next week. Pool photo by Kenny Holston/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State»»»

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BBC 13h

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

A sizeable exhibit in the Museum of the Revolution in Havana is dedicated to conditions in Cuba before the revolution took power in 1959. Inside the ornate former presidential palace, photographs and oral testimony detail the grinding poverty and ingrained corruption of the dictatorship of Cuba's t»»»

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UPI 13h

Global cocaine market expands, U.N. report says - UPI.com

Members of the National Institute of Forensic Sciences organize packages of confiscated cocaine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on February 26 before incinerating 5,038 pounds of the drug after seizures made under the U.S.-led Operation Southern Spear, an international initiative to combat dr»»»

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BBC 14h

UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes

The UK has temporarily withdrawn staff from its embassy in Tehran, as the threat of US strikes against Iran prompts warnings from a number of countries to their citizens in the Middle East. The UK Foreign Office said it was a "precautionary measure" and that its embassy in Iran's capital continued »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 showdown: Real Madrid vs Manchester City, PSG to battle Chelsea

Nyon: The draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League was held on Friday at the UEFA headquarters in the Swiss city of Nyon, producing several high-profile matchups among Europe's elite clubs in a stage expected to witness open tactical and physical battles. The draw pitted defending cham»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Rubio Plans to Visit Israel Next Week as US-Iran Tensions Remain High After Latest Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week, the State Department said, as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks and American forces gather in the region. The US Embassy in Israel had earlier urged staff who want»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe

French President Emmanual Macron is Monday to reveal his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster defense in Europe, with the continent scrambling to re-arm against an aggressive Russia and as Washington turns away. The speech by Macron, at France's Ile Longue nuclear submarine base, w»»»

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Sputnik 14h

US Senator Reed Warns Iran Conflict Would Strain US Ammo Stocks, Affect Response Ability

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate Armed Services Committee's leading Democrat Jack Reed on Friday warned that US involvement in a military conflict with Iran would have a "significant and deleterious" impact on ammunition stockpiles and Washington's ability to respond elsewhere. "I was very impr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Rise in Water Prices, Electricity Bills - Purposefully Delayed or Gradually Introduced?

While the relevant institutions are investigating complaints and reports from consumers in the country that they have received very high electricity bills for December and January, water and sewerage companies have announced that the change in their service prices will take effect on March 1. The d»»»

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RT 14h

FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case

At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. The firings came after FBI Director Kash Patel s»»»

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RT 14h

The presidential curse: South Korean leaders tend to get bad lots

“Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived,” goes the rhyme that the English use to memorize the mostly woeful fates of King Henry VIII’s six wives. South Koreans could use one for their leaders. Last week, former President Yoon Suk-yeol, impeached for staging a failed coup in 2024, wa»»»

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