Anthropic labelled a supply chain risk by Pentagon
The US has officially deemed artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic a supply chain risk — the first time the government has given that label to a US firm. The Pentagon's designation is the latest escalation in a clash over Anthropic's refusal to give the government unfettered access to its AI »»»
Israel orders troops to 'deepen line of control' along border with Lebanon
Israel's military chief said Thursday he had ordered troops to expand the area under Israeli control in southern Lebanon, as the country's ongoing operation against Hezbollah intensified. "We are striking with force, on the front line and deeper in Lebanon. I instructed Israeli army forces to move »»»
Hamad International Airport urges passengers 'not to proceed to airport'
Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport on Friday urged passengers not to travel to the airport as flight operations remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In a statement, the airport said operations will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the »»»
GOP advances End Sanctuary Policies Act; Dems warn it’s unconstitutional - UPI.com
Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., late last month introduced the “End Sanctuary Policies Act,” which would restrict federal funding for jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- The House Judiciary Co»»»
Macron talks to US, Israel and Lebanon in bid to reach 'plan' to end war
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday "everything" must be done to prevent Lebanon "from once again being drawn into war", urging both Israel and Hezbollah to halt military operations. "It is to halt the war and prevent the worst that, following my exchanges with (U.S.) President (Donald) »»»
Zelensky issues military threat to Orban (VIDEO)
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has issued an apparent military threat to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over the ongoing refusal by Budapest to lift a veto on billions in loans underwritten by EU members for Kiev. Orban last month blocked a planned €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan rais»»»
MoI says departments, service centers operating normally
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said its departments and service centers will continue operating during the holy month of Ramadan in accordance with the previously announced working hours. In a statement, the ministry confirmed that services will remain available to the public following t»»»
Second Deputy HoR Speaker Duma denies having chaired an HoR session during which the new tax law was passed
The Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Misbah Duma, has refuted the by the Speaker of the HoR, Ageela Saleh, that he had chaired an HoR session during which the new controversial tax law was enacted. Duma stated: “What was mentioned in Speaker Aguila Saleh’s statement rega»»»
Trump replaces DHS chief Kristi Noem with Okla. Sen. Markwayne Mullin - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., speaks to the press outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. President Donald Trump announced Mullin would replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Pr»»»
Hezbollah, Iran simultaneously fire missiles at the North: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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An anti-Iran war protester was injured during a scuffle with police in the US Senate
A former US Marine protesting the war with Iran was injured during a scuffle with police and a senator on Wednesday after interrupting a Senate hearing on Washington's Capitol Hill and shouting, “No one wants to fight for Israel.” The protester, Brian McGinnis, a Marine veteran and Green Party cand»»»
Iran crisis escalates: Oil prices jump as attacks paralyze Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices held near multi-month highs on Thursday as attacks on tankers and the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The US–Israeli war with Iran entered its sixth day, with Washington and its a»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Brazilian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Mauro Vieira. During the call, the two sides discussed developments related to t»»»
Analysis: Hezbollah’s new reckless war endangers Lebanon - UPI.com
Israeli military vehicles maneuver in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, as seen from the border in Upper Galilee, northern Israel, on Thursday. The Israeli military is conducting strikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Leba»»»
Criminal Group for Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation is Dismantled in Bulgaria
The Directorate General Combating Organized Crime (DGCOC) has dismantled a criminal group involved in human trafficking and sexual exploitation, the Interior Ministry announced on Facebook. Eight people were arrested, six of whom were charged with participating in an organized crime group. One has »»»
Amir receives phone call from prime minister of Spain
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone callfrom Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain HEPedro Sanchez. At the beginning of the call, the Spanish Prime Minister expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the »»»
Libyan Export Promotion Authority explains policy to establish fishing boats factory
The Libyan Export Promotion Authority (LEPA) said the justification for its policy to establish a fishing boats factory in Libya is that: – Developing the local fishing fleet creates new job opportunities. – This Increases the quantity of fish in local markets, resulting in lower fish prices due to»»»
Qatar sends fourth identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York: The State of Qatar has sent a fourth identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March HE Michael Waltz, regarding»»»
Albanian PM Edi Rama Presents New Book Inspired by Ramadan Iftar Speeches
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday promoted his new book, 'Në Sofrën e Hënës', a collection of speeches delivered during Ramadan iftar dinners he has hosted over the years. Speaking at the presentation, Rama said the idea for the book came partly from Muslim friends and from his own exper»»»
Heated Clash in Albanian Parliament as Taulant Balla Provokes Opposition
During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Socialist MP Taulant Balla caused a huge debate with the opposition members by directing a remark to Albana Voshki: “For you, Albana, I have the number 0900.” The comment, referencing the 0900 numbers historically used for paid phone lines, sparked immediate»»»
Hezbollah’s Al-Rudwan Forces Directly Clash with Israeli Occupation Troops in Border Area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Amir receives phone call from Dutch Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Rob Jetten. At the outset of the call, HE the Dutch Prime Minister expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar regarding the Iranian»»»
Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick for Homeland Security secretary?
US President Donald Trump has announced Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will be the new Homeland Security secretary, replacing the agency's embattled head Kristi Noem. The first-term senator, a former mixed martial arts fighter, has been a supporter of Trump and his policies since coming to Washi»»»
Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series
Best-selling romantasy author Sarah J Maas, who has sold more than 75 million books worldwide, has announced two new novels in her A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The 40-year-old American author announced the publishing of her two new books on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast on We»»»
States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
Two dozen states in the US have sued the Trump administration, seeking to block the latest tariffs announced by the White House. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, adds to the uncertainties surrounding trade policy, after the Supreme Court ruled that many of the duties Trump had announced last year we»»»
Look: 'Butt birth' rhino from 'Ace Ventura' sequel up for auction - UPI.com
1 of 2 | An online auction house is currently selling a screen-matched "butt birth" rhinoceros from 1995 comedy "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls." Photo courtesy of PropstoreAuction March 5 (UPI) -- An auction house specializing in props from movies and TV series is offering a screen-matched "butt b»»»
Investors file suit against Trump, Bondi over TikTok sale - UPI.com
Two investors have filed suit against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the sale of TikTok to allies of the president. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Two investors have filed suit against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bon»»»
Police release 'difficult to see' video footage of Austin bar shooting
Police have released video footage and recordings of 911 emergency calls from the hours surrounding the moment a gunman opened fire outside a bar in Austin - an attack being investigated as a potential act of "terrorism". "There's people shot. We need help right now," one caller is heard telling po»»»
Multiple Emergency Flights Bring Bulgarians Back from Middle East Countries
Multiple emergency flights Thursday brought Bulgarians back home from various countries in the Middle East where they were stranded by the disruption of air traffic amid the ongoing escalation. The flights arrived with a total of 706 passengers, according to the official accounts. Two flights carry»»»
How motorists can pay vehicle impound allowance
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has published a video on its social media platforms explaining how motorists can pay the vehicle impound period allowance through its online services. According to the ministry, users can access the service through the official link (https://portal.moi.gov.ae»»»
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
A sense of normality is slowly returning to Israel, even as large-scale Israeli-American attacks on Iran show no sign of abating, and as Israel expands its offensive in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah. Six days on, as the intensity of the Iranian retaliation has diminished, mea»»»
Lebanon: Security Forces Continue Crackdown on Individuals Carrying Unauthorized Arms
A judicial source said 23 people, including Hezbollah members and civilians, have been arrested so far following a government decision to ban military actions by the party. The arrests have been made across Lebanon after individual weapons, machine guns, and various types of military equipment were»»»
194 arrested for spreading rumours, filming security developments
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of 194 individuals of various nationalities for filming and circulating video clips, as well as publishing misleading information and rumours related to ongoing field developments. In a press release, the ministry said the arrests were c»»»
President al-Sharaa, King Abdullah II discuss escalation developments in region
Damascus, Mar.5 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa made on Thursday a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the latest escalation developments in the region and its repercussions on its security and stability. The two leaders stressed the im»»»
Trump Taps US Senator Mullin to Replace Noem as DHS chief
One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, a major staffing move that raises questions about the direction of the Republican president's immigration »»»
Qatar arrests 194 for spreading rumors and misleading content online
Doha: The Qatari Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department has arrested 194 individuals of various nationalities for producing and sharing misleading information and rumors related to recent developments, the Ministry of Interior said In a statement, the ministry said the arrests were carried »»»
Rain, thunderstorms expected Thursday night
TUNIS, March 5 (TAP) - The weather will be heavily cloudy on Thursday night, with scattered, temporary rain and thunderstorms expected across most regions, locally heavy in eastern areas and hail likely in limited places.Winds will blow from the...»»»
Kristi Noem out as homeland security chief: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was replacing Kristi Noem, head of the powerful Department of Homeland Security. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullen would take over from Noem at DHS on March 31. Related Topics:US-Israel-Iran war»»»
NielsenIQ: Despite challenges, Romania remained among top consumer growth countries in EU in 2025
NielsenIQ (NIQ) Romania has published its analysis of the State of the Nation in Retail for 2025, which shows continued growth in the value and volume of retail sales. Romanian consumers spent RON 139.8 billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and electro-IT products during the year, an increas»»»
Wolf Theiss advises Super Technologies on the acquisition of Maxbet
Wolf Theiss provided full-scope buy-side legal assistance, including legal due diligence on three Romanian companies of MaxBet Group and the negotiation of the share purchase agreement and related transactional documentation. The acquisition covers operations across large and small gaming and leisu»»»
US-Israeli Efforts to Degrade Iran's Missile Might Failed – Military Researcher
The intensity of Iranian missile attacks against the US and Israeli assets in the Middle East does not seem to abate, despite the United States’ claims to the contrary, Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, tells Sputnik. Despite losing a number of its»»»
Calculated escalation: Iran's high-risk strategy against the US and Israel
Iran's military posture in a widening conflict with Israel and the US suggests it is not fighting for victory in any conventional sense. It is fighting for survival, and survival on its own terms. The Islamic Republic's leaders and commanders have been preparing for this moment for years. They unde»»»
Islamic Resistance Israeli occupation barracks of Yaara with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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After detecting a gathering of soldiers at the Israeli occupation site established after 2024 war, the Islamic Resistance targeted it with a guided missile, inflicting direct losses: Statement 4 - 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 a gathering of soldiers at the Israeli occupation site established after 2024 war, the Islamic Resistance targeted it with »»»
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Bulgarian Veterinary Union Agree to Hold Regular Meetings for Coordination on Key Issues
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) and the Bulgarian Veterinary Union (BVU) have agreed to hold regular monthly coordination meetings on key issues in the sector as announced by the agency on Thursday. This was discussed at a meeting between the Executive Director of the BFSA, Dr. Angel Mavrov»»»
Following Security Council Meeting, Caretaker Cabinet Says Bulgaria Not Directly Threatened by Middle East Conflict, Evacuations Continue
The Security Council with the Council of Ministers held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The meeting, the second since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, was attended by representatives of the political forces in Parliament. Speaking at a news briefin»»»
Lagarde: ECB Has No Pre-set Response to Mideast Tensions
The European Central Bank has no pre-set stance as regards to geopolitical tensions from the conflict in the Middle East and will decide monetary policy on a "meeting-by-meeting" basis, President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. The ECB will take its decisions "in view of all the data that we c»»»
UAE tourism sector continues to welcome visitors
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has affirmed that the country’s tourism sector continues to welcome visitors and operate normally despite ongoing regional developments. In a statement, the ministry said the tourism sector across the UAE is continuing to function in line with directio»»»
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
The Israeli military has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to leave Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, as it steps up strikes targeting the Iran-backed armed group across Lebanon. "Save your lives, evacuate your homes immediately," the military's Arabic spokesperson wrote o»»»
Banca Transilvania, the strongest banking brand in Europe, with a value of over USD 1 billion
Banca Transilvania continues to be the strongest banking brand in Europe, with a brand value exceeding $1 billion, according to Brand Finance Banking 500 2026. The report shows that BT has a top brand score due to its high credibility, attractiveness, and high recommendation level. The analysis is »»»