Al Awsat 4m

South Korea, US Militaries Discuss Moving Patriot Missiles to Iran War, Seoul Says

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment of some US Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea to be used in the war against Iran. Cho was responding to questions at a parliamentary hearing following »»»

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24 News Agency 16m

President ready to consider Askat Zhetigen's pardon application - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov is ready to consider Askat Zhetigen’s pardon application. He stated this in an interview with Kabar news agency, responding to a question about why the head of state is not releasing the poet from prison, but pardoning a man who profited from dirty dealings. Ac»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Damascus Residents Watch Regional War, Check on Relatives Living in Gulf

In her pharmacy in downtown Damascus, Lara Inaya served her customers while checking in on her relatives living in the Gulf, caught up in the regional war while Syria is, for once, spared. “I just follow the news on Instagram,’ the 35-year-old told AFP. “For the first time, we’re the ones calling o»»»

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BBC 36m

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the 30-day waiver was a "deliberate short-term measure" to allow oil to keep flowing in the global market»»»

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BBC 36m

Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border

The war in the Middle East has spilled over Iran's northern border, with Azerbaijan saying Iranian drones struck its Nakhchivan exclave on Thursday. The airport terminal was hit, a drone exploded near a school, injuring civilians, and another drone was shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

Central Election Commission Invites Public to Help Choose Slogan for April Snap Parliamentary Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is inviting voters to take part in shaping the slogan of its information campaign for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the CEC said in a Facebook post on Friday. On Thursday, CEC Deputy Chair and Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said that the Commission ha»»»

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Al Awsat 40m

Trump Urges Iranian Kurds to Attack Iran

US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. Israel on Friday said it had started a "broad-scale" wave of attacks against inf»»»

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Al Awsat 40m

US, Venezuela Restore Ties as Washington Pushes for Minerals Access

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro. The announcement came as US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrapped up a two-day trip to Venezuela, part of»»»

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France24 1h

Trump says Zelensky ‘has to get on the ball’ to reach Russia deal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the main obstacle to reaching a deal with Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as cooperative. Trump said Zelensky “has to get on the ball” and make compromises to secure an agreement. US President Donald&n»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Are people panic buying in the UAE? What shoppers and retailers say

Dubai: Rumours of panic buying have circulated across the UAE in recent days amid regional geopolitical developments, yet visits to several supermarkets across the country show shoppers continuing their routine grocery purchases while retailers confirm strong stock levels across essential goods. Si»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Intense Israeli Strikes Hit Iran and Lebanon as US Warns Bombardment Will ‘Surge Dramatically’

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea in its unrelenting campaign against the country’s fleet of warships. Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East at the end of a full week of bom»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran’s War Casts Shadow on Gaza’s Political Horizon

While attention is focused on the US-Israeli war against Iran, Gaza is facing increasingly complex conditions marked by a freeze in political efforts aimed at implementing the terms of a ceasefire reached in October last year. Hamas and other Palestinian factions had hoped to move more quickly to t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Fuse eyes Polish cities

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Nuclear project gains partner

Bechtel, the general contractor for Poland’s first nuclear power plant and part of the US-based Bechtel–Westinghouse consortium, has signed a contract with Polish construction firm Doraco to support the next phases of geological and geotechnical research for the project. The agreement was announced»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Flynas opens Dubai–Riyadh route

Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas will launch flights between Dubai and Riyadh on March 6, creating new travel options for passengers heading to Poland, according to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Riyadh. The airline, which operates from Riyadh and serves 69 destinations across 32 countries, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Warsaw launches security hub

Warsaw has launched Civil Security Hub Poland, the first civil security center of its kind in Europe, designed to support crisis management with satellite and drone data. The hub will assist emergency services and public administration in responding more quickly to threats such as floods, fires and»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Sudan’s Burhan Warns Islamist Group Over Call to Fight with Iran

Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan warned that the military would confront an Islamist group wearing army uniforms after it called on fighters it described as “mujahideen” to join Iran if it faced a ground invasion by the United States or Israel. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bullion swings amid war tensions, strong dollar and shifting Fed rate outlook

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Friday morning after several days of volatile trading, though the metal remains below the record levels reached earlier this month amid global market uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.15 am on Friday, the price of 24-»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Gulyás: Only President Zelensky is to blame if oil deliveries don’t resume

At Thursday’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the current state of Hungary’s energy security and the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline. According to Minister Gulyás, the restart of crude oil deliveri»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Orbán: Europe is preparing for a war economy, Hungary must stay on a peace path

Speaking at the Macronomx Economic Year Opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a stark warning about the direction of Europe’s economy, arguing that while many economic forecasts assume a peaceful environment, the reality discussed among European leaders is very different. According t»»»

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Sputnik 3h

‘I Have to Be Involved in the Appointment’ — Trump Wants to Pick Iran’s Next Leader

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said he wants Iran's leadership to be completely removed and has several candidates for the role of "a good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything... We want them to have a good leader. We have some people who I think would do a good job," T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

US labour market firms as Fed rate-cut odds recede

Agencies U.S. private payrolls increased by the most in seven months in February, though data for the prior month was ​revised sharply lower, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment rose by ‌63,000 jobs last month, the largest gain since July 2025, after a downw»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QRCS provides emergency shelter for Sudan flood victims

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 te»»»

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BBC 3h

Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide

Texas Republican congressman Tony Gonzales has dropped his re-election bid after admitting an affair, which he had previously denied, with a staff member who died by suicide. The decision comes after the most senior members of his party in Congress released a statement calling for him to end his ca»»»

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France24 3h

Trump urges Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum

Trump touted the U.S. ​military actions in Iran on Thursday, saying they were ‌destroying Tehran's missile and drone capability and that "their navy is gone - 24 ships in three days," as ‌he called on Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape ​a better country. "We also urge Iranian diplom»»»

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BNE 3h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 3h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 3h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 3h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 3h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Here are the latest updates, from flight restorations to alerts and public safety

The UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, with authorities fully prepared to counter threats and safeguard national security. Airports and airlines have resumed limited flights, while early spring breaks have been announced for schools and universities, and some exams cancelled. Updates»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Central Asian Ecological Summit to be held in Astana - | 24.KG

The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026 will be held on April 22-24 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported. The summit will bring together approximately 1,500 participants from government agencies of the region, international or»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 4h

“We never expected Iran to launch such an aggressive war against us,” Gargash says

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is committed to peace and regional stability but is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and protect everyone living on its soil, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has said. Speaking during an interview on the “Maraya Podcast”, produced by the Sharjah»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Foreign Minister discusses situation in Gulf with his counterpart from Kuwait - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kuwait Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. He expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the Middle East and, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solidarity with the fratern»»»

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France24 5h

US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks

The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, in a 219–212 vote. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass »»»

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France24 5h

US, Mexico to hold talks ahead of USMCA trade pact review as Trump tariffs loom

The United States and Mexico said on Thursday their negotiators will hold bilateral talks this month ahead of a joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, as tariff pressure from US President Donald Trump adds urgency to discussions. The first meeting is set for the w»»»

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BBC 5h

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven people hostage

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has accused Hungarian authorities of taking hostage seven employees of Ukraine's state savings bank, Oschadbank. Writing on X, Sybiha said: "Today in Budapest, Hungarian authorities took seven Ukrainian citizens hostage. The reasons are still unknown, as wel»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Major hit: Iran drone carrier ship hit, 'on fire' — US Admiral

As part of the on-going US military campaign in the Middle East, the Central Command chief has reported that 30 Iran Republican Guard Corps ships had been sunk, including a drone carrier ship. "We're now up over 30 ships, and in just the last few hours, we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship, roughly»»»

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UPI 5h

U.S., Venezuela to re-establish diplomatic relations - UPI.com

The announcement comes amid a push to access oil, critical minerals and gold in the South American nation. The U.S. Department of State announced that the United States and Venezuela are re-establishing diplomatic and consular ties as Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, and U.S. Se»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel launches massive strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order – Ya Libnan

Share: Residents fled Lebanese capital in panic before assaults on Hezbollah targets while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks Photo- Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday. Photograph: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters Beirut -Israel has launched massive strikes against the south»»»

Gulf News 6h

Venezuela seeks 'mutual respect' with US in restored diplomatic ties: statement

Venezuela said Thursday it was committed to "a new stage" in its relations with the United States "based on mutual respect," shortly after the announcement that the two countries would restore diplomatic ties. The government of interim president Delcy Rodriguez "reaffirms its willingness to move fo»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE: Readiness and transparency as pillars of security and stability

In its effective and highly professional handling of the Iranian missile and drone attacks it has faced, the United Arab Emirates has demonstrated exceptional readiness and capability in containing threats to its national security. It has managed the repercussions of such crises with the utmost pro»»»

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BNE 7h

Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

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BNE 7h

Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Oil production halts loom as Gulf storage facilities rapidly fill towards capacity

US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks the conflicts in Iran will go on for about a month. However if it lasts only four weeks then all of Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar will be forced to shut down production after they run out of storage space for the oil production. »»»

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