Gulf News 5m

Faith in UAE government: Filipino group leaders assure community

Dubai: In a strong show of solidarity, the Filipino Social Club (FILSOC) has convened an online coordination meeting, bringing together Filipino community leaders from accredited organisations across the UAE, along with business partners, and church representatives. The meeting has tackled on reinf»»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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BNE 12m

US weighs redeploying missile defences from Asia to Middle East

Washington is considering relocating advanced missile defence systems stationed in South Korea to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran stretches on, raising concerns in Seoul over the potential impact on the Korean peninsula’s security posture. »»»

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Naharnet 16m

Israeli strikes hit hotel in Hazmieh, residential buildings in Aramoun, Baalbek

Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and residential complex in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said Wednesday, as Israel announced broad strikes in response to Hezbollah missile and drone launches. Lebanese state media said the Israeli attacks targeted a building in Baalbek, in Lebanon's east f»»»

The Peninsula 22m

Qatar Airways flights remain suspended amid airspace closure

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. It added that further update will be provided on»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

‘Any attack on Qatari territory a violation of Qatari sovereignty’

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari (pictured) has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, protecting its infrastructure, and maintaining stability through coordinated defens»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

World Bank Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: No One Can Gauge Fallout of the Regional Escalation

Rising geopolitical tensions are clouding the outlook for growth, inflation and capital flows across the Middle East, raising questions about the region’s ability to absorb fresh shocks. Instability is not good for any region, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Asharq Al-Awsat, saying the scale o»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

80% of China’s Lanterns Are Made in One Little Town

In China, red lanterns could guide a traveler to safety in cold winter alleyways, be symbols of power outside an imperial hall, or act as a call to religious devotion when hung in a temple. They are also absolutely synonymous with lunar new year celebrations right across the vast country and link t»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Report: US, Kurds Discuss Potential Iran Military Operation

Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. The Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border i»»»

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DW 26m

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

ConflictsIraqIraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impactCathrin Schaer | Omar AlbamIraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servant»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Day 5: How the US–Israel war on Iran affects UAE residents

Dubai: As hostilities between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other enter a fifth day, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates addressing security, travel, education and public safety. UAE: No participation in warThe UAE has reiterated that it has not participated i»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Khamenei to be Buried in Mashhad

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed Saturday in US-Israeli strikes, will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, several Iranian news agencies reported on Tuesday. Khamenei, who died at 86 after leading the regime for 36 years, was originally from Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, whe»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Pentagon Identifies First US Soldiers Killed in Iran War

The US military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war against Iran as the Trump administration warned the intensifying conflict would lead to more American casualties. Among six US military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the US»»»

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Sputnik 38m

China Calls for End of Hostilities in Mideast, Resumption of Talks

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated by striking Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. China is closely monitoring the situation around Iran and calls »»»

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France24 46m

Iran says it has not yet used its most advanced weaponry

Iran is ready for a long war against the United States and Israel and has so far not used its most advanced weapons, its defence ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military also said it struck Iranian industrial sites used to produce ballistic missiles, while Iran retaliated by hitting in»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Emaar operations continue normally across Dubai amid regional conflict

Dubai: All Emaar communities, malls, hospitality assets and development projects across Dubai continue to operate normally despite rising geopolitical tensions in the region, the developer said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances."The city continues to demonstrate resilie»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

Exhibition of Kyrgyz women artists Toolordun Kyzdary takes place in Bishkek - | 24.KG

An exhibition of Kyrgyz women artists Toolordun Kyzdary is taking place at the Bishkek branch of Gallery M. It is timed to coincide with International Women’s Day. The official opening took place on March 3. As the exhibition organizers told 24.kg news agency, the project brings together works by c»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Over 138 national food manufacturing factories operating with high efficiency

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s food manufacturing factories are operating with high efficiency as the industrial sector comprises over 138 national factories. Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said in a post on its X platform, “The industrial sector includes more than 138 national factories, producing»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Qatar 1812KM postponed, season to start at Imola

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar 1812km – originally scheduled to stage the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship on March 26-28 - has been officially postponed until later in the year. FIA said yesterday that the management has been in constant dialogue with the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle»»»

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Kathimerini 59m

Study flags wastewater management gaps

A new study by Dianeosis maps major gaps in wastewater management across Greece, finding low compliance with European Union rules in several regions. Only 16% of settlements in Attica and 34% in Central Greece meet the EU directive; 42% and 53% of biological treatment plants respectively don’t oper»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold rebounds after steep fall as buyers return to market

Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai saw prices bounce back sharply on Wednesday morning after a sudden drop a day earlier, with the recovery highlighting the intense volatility currently gripping global bullion markets. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahr»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Construction boom and rebounding consumers lay the foundations for growth

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.8% higher according to raw data and 0.6% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 4th quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Plane with 180 passengers to arrive from Oman in Kyrgyzstan on March 5 - | 24.KG

The first flight from Oman since the cancellation will arrive in Kyrgyzstan on the morning of March 5. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. According to the company, the plane will land at 8 a.m. with 180 passengers expected on board. The flight will be operated by Aero Nomad »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Zhenish Seidaliev appointed First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources - | 24.KG

Zhenish Seidaliev has been appointed First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ministry’s press service reported. The new First Deputy Minister was introduced to the staff by Akyl Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources. Deputy minis»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraq Could Widen Oil Production Cut to More Than 3 Million bpd Within Days

Iraq has cut oil production by nearly 1.5 million barrels a day and those cuts could widen to more than 3 million bpd within days as the country runs out of storage and cannot export crude due to the Iran crisis, two Iraqi oil officials told Reuters on Tuesday. As of Tuesday, Iraq has cut productio»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Syria Fears War Fallout on Domestic Stability

Syrian experts warned that escalating tensions in the region could drag on indefinitely, placing Syria at the heart of the crisis as the government struggles to meet citizens’ needs amid the return of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Lebanon and expectations of further returns from Türkiye an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Deadline for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections Expires Wednesday

The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Wednesday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Syria Says Army Reinforces Deployment Along Border with Lebanon, Iraq

Syria's defense ministry said it reinforced its border with Lebanon, and eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said this included rocket units and thousands of troops as conflict spread in the region including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sources included five Syrian military officers, »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Nooruz and Orozo Ait may coincide: How Kyrgyzstan plans to mark double holiday - | 24.KG

According to preliminary calculations, this year the celebration of Nooruz may coincide with Orozo Ait, which — unless adjustments are made based on the lunar calendar — is also expected to fall on March 21. If the third Saturday of March indeed becomes a day of two major holidays, the country will»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Deadline for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections Expires Monday

The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline for»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon: Hezbollah Ban Faces Legal, Security Test

Lebanon’s government has entered a decisive test phase after banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah, a move President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday described as “sovereign and final, with no turning back,” despite open rejection from the group and rising domestic pressure for swift enfo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE forecasts scattered rain and cooler temperatures

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Wednesday with a chance of rainfall across scattered areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to drop noticeably, while light to moderate winds are expected to become active at times, par»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Macron Says Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Sent to Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had ordered the redeployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean. On Sunday, the UAE Defense Ministry said that Iran had launched a drone strike on French naval base Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi. On Monday, French Foreign Min»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Over 50,000 Troops Participating in US Operation Against Iran - US Central Command

More than 50,000 troops and 200 fighter jets are participating in the US operation against Iran, with additional forces expected to arrive soon, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper said. "More than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers from the United States are pa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

KOICA hands over electric vehicles to support green mobility in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over the electric vehicles under the «Electric Vehicle Transition Project for Public Service Fleet to Realize Green Mobility in the Kyrgyz Republic.» The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republ»»»

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Gulf News 2h

IndiGo, Air India plan 58 flights on March 4 amid airspace disruptions

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving West Asia airspace situation and its impact on international flights. So far, 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 by foreign airlines have been cancelled due to ongoing disruptions. Resumption of operationsIndian carriers ar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait intercepts aerial threats; debris kills 11-year-old girl

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several hostile aerial targets that entered the country’s airspace early on Wednesday, in an operation that led to debris falling on a residential home and causing casualties. In a statement, the ministry said the t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

LIVE UPDATES: Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles; shrapnel injures people in Kuwait

Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday. The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP. Meanwhile Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, st»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Qatar arrests 10 suspects over alleged Iran espionage plot

Dubai: Qatari authorities have arrested two cells allegedly operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detaining 10 suspects accused of espionage and sabotage activities targeting the country’s critical infrastructure, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The arres»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Bishkek to host Ak Kalpak — Kyrgyz Heritage Youth Forum - | 24.KG

A youth forum Ak Kalpak — Kyrgyz Heritage will be held in Bishkek on March 5. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy and the Youth Movement of Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the presidential decree «National Spirit — Global Heights» and the resolution »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai court orders Dh20,000 payout for WhatsApp insults

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man to pay Dh20,000 in compensation after he was convicted of insulting another individual through messages posted in a WhatsApp group. The ruling, issued in a public session on February 25, 2026, followed a final criminal judgment that had alr»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Five-year results: Internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan reaches 98 percent - | 24.KG

Over the past five years, internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan has reached 98 percent, official statistics say. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of active internet users increased by 31 percent. Six years ago, there were 5.4 million users. By the end of 2024, this figure had risen to 7.1 million. Th»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

More than 4 million flowers imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8 - | 24.KG

More than 4 million flowers have been imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8, the press service of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, a traditional seasonal increase in fresh flower imports is observed in the run-up to the spring holidays. Since t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan remains leader in new car exports to Russia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan remained the leader in new car exports to Russia as of February 2026. Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported. According to him, passenger car imports increased by 35 percent in February. In February, 46,800 passenger cars were imported to Russia. This is 35 per»»»

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