Iran vows to halt attacks on neighbours, but strikes on Gulf states continue. What’s going on inside Tehran’s command structure?
Dubai: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks across the region, suggesting they were the result of miscommunication within the ranks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Iran’s interim leadership council had de»»»
Hezbollah’s Rejection of ‘Surrender’ Stalls Macron Initiative to Halt War
French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative has failed to break the political stalemate surrounding the ongoing war in Lebanon, as Hezbollah rejects what it describes as “surrender” and insists on pressing ahead with the confrontation. Lebanese and international observers view Hezbollah's fightin»»»
Foreign Ministers of Turkic states to meet in Istanbul for informal talks - | 24.KG
Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will gather in Istanbul on March 7 for an informal meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between member countries and addressing pressing regional and global issues, Daily Sabah reported, citing Turkish diplomatic sources. The meetin»»»
80 road projects worth TND 4.2 billion currently underway (ministry)
Tunis, March 7 (TAP) - Some 80 bridge and road projects, worth a total of TND 4.2 billion, are currently underway in Tunisia. There is need to speed up their completion and remove obstacles on site, Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari...»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
ASH: Iran war - who needs nukes when you have drones?
After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»
Iran rejects surrender as US-Israel strikes intensify: What we know so far
Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would not capitulate to Israel or the United States despite a week of heavy strikes on Iranian territory. In a speech broadcast on state television, he declared that those hoping for the surrender of the Iranian people would “take that wish to »»»
What Dubai visitors should know about flights and hotels
Dubai: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has ensured visitors in the emirate that the “situation in Dubai is stable, with public services continuing to operate.” “The safety and well-being of citizens, residents and visitors remains the UAE’s highest priority,” it said in a Saturday t»»»
Trump kicks Tucker Carlson out of MAGA
US President Donald Trump has expelled prominent conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, saying Carlson has “lost his way.” The breaking point between the two came over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which Carlson has characterized as “absolutel»»»
On This Day, March 7: Alexander Graham Bell gets 1st telephone patent - UPI.com
On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. 1 of 7 | On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was gran»»»
Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer out: Here's why we think this will be more bloody, violent, and filled with dark humour
Dubai: The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the upcoming action thriller led by Ranveer Singh (his hair still looks lush) looks far more intense than expected. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film appears to lean heavily into a darker,»»»
Oil and Gas Prices Rapidly Rise as Iran War Shows No Signs of Letting Up
The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East. The conflict, in which nearly every country in the Middle East has sustained damage from missiles or drone strike»»»
Bulgarian Public Sector Workers Plan March Demonstrations Over Delayed Pay Raises
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has announced plans for a series of mass protests over budget-sector salaries, more than two months after the adoption of the extension budget, which included a 5% indexation. The union is calling for a 5% increase in basic monthly s»»»
Azerbaijan Says It Foils Iranian Plots Including Plan to Attack Major Pipeline
Azerbaijan said it had prevented several acts of "terrorist" sabotage planned by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a plot to attack a major oil pipeline running through the South Caucasus to Türkiye. The targets included the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, the Israeli emba»»»
Hong Kong Firm Seeks $2 Billion Over Panama’s Takeover of 2 Key Canal Ports
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings, said in a Frida»»»
Emirates cancels all flights to and from Dubai until further notice
All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Emirates advised passengers not to travel to airports and thanked them for their patience. The airline stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manag»»»
Experience Transylvania: where Europe slows down
In a Europe shaped by overtourism and algorithm-driven itineraries, Transylvania is emerging as an outlier: a living rural landscape where heritage, biodiversity, and community-based tourism intersect with measurable economic impact. Mihai Eminescu Trust (MET), a heritage conservation foundation th»»»
Global Village to remain closed this weekend for safety precautions
Dubai’s Global Village will remain closed on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance. In a statement, Global Village announced on social media that visitors should check its website and social channels for reopening updates. Stay upda»»»
Iranian Ambassador: Bulgaria Is Not a Legitimate Target for Iran!
Iran does not view Bulgaria as a potential target and has no hostile intentions toward the country, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sofia, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash. In a special interview for Bulgarian National Radio’s program “RadioTochka,” the diplomat stressed that Teh»»»
Greece: Joint Actions with Bulgaria Aim to Strengthen Regional Security
Greece has announced that it will assist Bulgaria with air defense capabilities in response to the escalating tensions related to Iran. The decision was confirmed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who said the move follows a formal request from Sofia. According to Dendias, the Greek governme»»»
Interior Ministry Marks International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers
The Ministry of Interior is marking the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers by laying wreaths at the monument dedicated to fallen police officers in the capital Sofia, the Ministry said. Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the leadership of the Ministry, and represent»»»
Houthi Leader Signals Readiness to Enter the War in Support of Iran
In a notable shift in rhetoric, Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi on Thursday signaled the group could join the war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other, saying his fighters had their “hands on the trigger” and would move “at any moment if developments require it.” »»»
UAE air defences respond to missile and drone threats
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively intercepting incoming missiles and drones originating from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Officials clarified that loud sounds reported by residents are due to interception operations, not direct impacts on popula»»»
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the American and Israeli military continued to launch strikes. Trump said the US and allies would make Iran "economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before" after it picked "acceptable" new leadership. With the w»»»
Death of Iraqi ‘Oil King’ Exposes ‘Jurf al-Sakhar Empire’
A mysterious assassination of a faction leader in Iraq has exposed details of a lucrative oil trade run by what officials and local sources describe as the “Jurf al-Sakhar empire” south of Baghdad, according to information gathered from officials and local residents. Sources said a “major incident”»»»
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
When Hamid heard news of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a week ago today, he felt a wave of euphoria and took his wife and daughter into the street outside his home in Tehran to celebrate. For the next few days, as US and Israeli bombs slammed into buildings across the ca»»»
Explosions Rock Iran's Capital, and More Attacks Target Israel as US Warns Bombing Will Intensify
Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict. There was no foreseeable e»»»
IAEA Never Had Reasons to Forgo Talks With Iran — Russian MFA Spox
During many years of contacts with Iran, the IAEA has never found grounds to refuse negotiations on Iranian nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "Throughout all these years, there has not been a single instance where the IAEA stated that there is a reason to c»»»
US Justice Department releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump
The US Justice Department on Friday released Epstein file documents detailing claims that US President Donald Trump attempted to force an underage girl into performing oral sex. The FBI interviewed the alleged victim in 2019 as part of its investigation into late financier and sex offender Jeffrey »»»
Tête à tête - Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran had "already informed the Europeans and everybody else that they should be careful not to be involved in this war of aggression against Iran". He warned that if any country "joins America and Israel in t»»»
‘Self-destructive, suicidal’: In Lebanon, anger rises against Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes
The militant group Hezbollah has lost political backers in Lebanon after strikes it launched this week against Israel to honour Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei provoked a robust military response. Lack of public support for the militant group has even spread to the southern Shiite community»»»
Orbán: We will not fulfill Ukraine’s demands
Hungarian-Ukrainian relations took another sharp turn for the worse after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly threatened Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over Hungary’s refusal to back another €90 billion package for Ukraine. In his Friday morning interview on Kossuth Radio, PM Orbán made it»»»
Tête à tête - There's been a 'seismic' shift in US public opinion on Palestine: Historian Rashid Khalidi
In an interview with FRANCE 24, renowned historian Rashid Khalidi described a "seismic, fundamental shift" in American public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also argued that Israel rests on the "absolute supremacy of one group throughout Palestine", but that equality is the only ba»»»
Iran's Azeris fear ethnic strife, sucking Turkey and Azerbaijan into the war
With ethnic brethren in northern Iran and a US outreach to Iran’s Kurds following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Turkey and Azerbaijan are at risk of being drawn into the war. For Iran’s Azeris, the largest minority group in a multi-ethnic country, it could mean trouble as ethnic fault lines th»»»
The World This Week - Iran war: A special edition
In a week that a major war broke out in the middle east when the US and Israel attacked Iran from the skies, with air strikes that assassinated the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least forty senior Iranian officials all reportedly within a five minute period at the start of the bombing campaign on S»»»
Spotlight - Iran, Europe & Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran
In this edition of the Spotlight, we speak to Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Iran and Libya and a former consul general in Jerusalem, to unpack the first week of war and what may come next. With President Donald Trump demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and Tehran showing n»»»
Is China training an army of robots? Nope, it’s an AI-generated video
Some media users have been sharing videos that they claim are proof that China has started training humanoid robot soldiers. It turns out, however, that these videos were – surprise surprise – created by AI. Have Chinese dancing robots been turned into killing machines? People were »»»
Talking Europe - 'We want a new form of government that better serves the Iranian people': EU Commissioner McGrath
Talking Europe sits down at the EU Commission with a man whose work goes to the very heart of what the EU sees as its core values. Michael McGrath is the Commissioner responsible for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection. His work concerns not just breaches of the rule of law »»»
Hormuz crisis: oil markets move from disruption to chaos
The global oil market perception of Operation Epic Fury is sliding rapidly from seeing the conflict as a “disruption” into what could become a full-scale “crisis.” Given the limited oi storage capacity in the Gulf and inadequate alternative pipeline network to the Red Sea, the region will hit a pro»»»
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic ties as Trump secures resource access
The United States and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on March 5, formalising the deepening cooperation between Washington and Caracas that has emerged since US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 military operation. »»»