Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship
Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and a religious leader called for "Trump's blood," while Israel said it had begun a "large-scale" attack»»»
Argentine industrial groups break silence, call for respect from Milei - UPI.com
Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's main business organization»»»
Andonovski attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Digital Transformation Stefan Andonovski is on a working visit to Spain on Monday, where he is participating in Mobile World Congress (MWC26) in Barcelona, the world’s largest event bringing together policymakers on digitalization, representatives of telecom»»»
Libya supplied nearly a quarter of Italy’s total crude oil imports in 2025
Italy’s Nova news agency reported yesterday that Libya topped the list of oil suppliers to Italy in 2025, with total imports reaching 13,434,662 tons, equivalent to nearly a quarter of Italy’s total crude oil imports. The report said Libya surpassed several major exporting countries, including Gree»»»
Dubai: New resolution boosts smart monitoring efforts
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 granting law enforcement capacity to certain Government of Dubai officials. The»»»
39 days to election: Orbán warns of a possible Ukrainian attack but rules out postponing election
In our ongoing weekly digest, we sum up and explain the most important public affairs events of the week from Hungary. We guide readers on the road to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: Why Viktor Orbán does not rule out»»»
Investors are betting on nature protection
Nature and EnvironmentInvestors are betting on nature protection Josh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns that »»»
Macron talks to Berri, French general meets Aoun as Paris reportedly seeks ceasefire
A phone call took place Thursday between French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker Nabih Berri, during which they discussed "the dire situation resulting from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the recent developments in Beirut's southern suburbs, including the displacement of its reside»»»
Thousands of Dublin students rally after woman's explicit images circulated
Thousands of students at University College Dublin (UCD) took part in a rally on Wednesday, after a sexually explicit image of a student was circulated to UCD staff emails and to a large WhatsApp group. The students' union called the demonstration in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual »»»
EUR 68 Mln Paid Out to 89 Municipalities under Municipal Investment Program February 20 to March 2, Finance Ministry Says
Over EUR 68.9 million has been disbursed under the Municipal Investment Program from February 20 to March 2, the Ministry of Finance reported Thursday. The money is part of the EUR 192.1 million approved but unpaid funds under the program as of February 19. The Ministry said that a total of 89 muni»»»
5 things to do if you see falling shrapnel — and the one thing you must not do
In the UAE, 189 ballistic missiles have been detected since the start of Iranian aggression on Feb 28, with 175 destroyed. However, there have been some cases of debris from the intercepted missiles/drones doing some damage. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it'»»»
Mass exodus as Israel warns residents of entire neighborhoods in Dahieh to evacuate immediately
Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation warning on Thursday for the entirety of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, sending residents in the district of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in a panic. The warning followed a fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Iran, which again »»»
IMF warns of repercussions of conflict in Middle East on global economy
Bangkok: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned of the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the global economy. Global economic resilience has been tested yet again by the new conflict in the Middle East, said Kristalina Georgieva at the Asia i»»»
7 Principles for Strengthening Lasting Client Relationships by Zelios
Everyone discusses how to make a good first impression, how to charm and close the sale. But what about long-term client relationships? These won’t last based on good vibes alone. This isn’t a bag of tricks, but rather the real business acumen to keep a good business relationship going, taking resp»»»
Experts find holes in planned changes to EU landmark online privacy law
A new survey from experts at a leading digital rights NGO has found big gaps between the EU Commission’s proposed changes to the its flagship data protection law — and what professionals in the field want to see fixed. The digital rights NGO noyb report, published Thursday (5 March), asked 500 data»»»
Rising Fuel Prices Lash Airline Sector as Iran Conflict Widens
Airline shares seesawed on Thursday, as some regained ground on more flights taking off from the Middle East while others dipped on spiking oil prices after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked major disruption across the global aviation industry. Governments have scrambled to arrange flights out of »»»
UAE missile threat: 'Head to safety, don't stop to film'
UAE residents have been warned to move to a safe location and stay put as the UAE deals with a missile threat. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has tweeted that the country’s air defence systems are currently responding to the threat. The NCEMA also called for people »»»
European States Move to Secure Red Sea Navigation, Protect Cyprus
European powers said on Thursday they would work together to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea and send naval and other assets to protect Cyprus as the expanding US–Iran war entered its sixth day. The conflict - which has widened beyond Gulf states to the Mediterranean, where a drone strike hit a B»»»
Musk testifies posts during Twitter acquisiton were not effort to lower price - UPI.com
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk told the jury in a federal court hearing a civil case brought by Twitter investors that posts he made in the run up to his 2022 purchase of the social media platform were just him thinking out loud and were not an effort to drive down the share price. File Photo by K»»»
Irish economy grew strongly in 2025
The Republic of Ireland's domestic economy grew by almost 5% in 2025, official figures suggest. Irish domestic output is estimated using a measurement called modified domestic demand (MDD). The economic performance of most countries is measured using gross domestic product (GDP), but Irish GDP is h»»»
Chief Commissioner Emil Parmakov Appointed Head of General Directorate National Police
Chief Commissioner Emil Parmakov has been temporarily reappointed as Director of the General Directorate National Police (GDNP) by order of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev from Wednesday, March 4, the press centre of the Interior Ministry announced. Emil Parmakov graduated from St Kliment O»»»
Gold Rises on Safe-haven Bid from Iran War
Gold prices rose on Thursday, lifted by safe-haven demand amid an escalating war in the Middle East, though a stronger dollar and concerns around the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy capped gains. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,156.11 per ounce as of 1030 GMT, while US gold futures for April deliv»»»
Bulgaria Steps Up Air Defence as NATO Consultations Continue, Caretaker Defence Minister Says
Caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said on Thursday that the Defence Staff had activated forces and assets to strengthen the country’s air defence, following a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. Resp»»»
KHDA announces early spring break for Dubai schools
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Thursday announced an early spring break for private schools in Dubai. The Spring Break for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff in all private educational institutions in Dubai will begin on Monday, March 9, and continue unt»»»
Lebanon Sinks Deeper into Conflict, but Bonds Hit Six-year Highs
Lebanon's defaulted sovereign bonds scaled fresh six-year highs on Thursday as the widening conflict in the Middle East fuelled hopes that a weakened Hezbollah could pave the way for the country to emerge from its years-long crisis. The war-torn nation's longer-dated bonds have added as much as 2 c»»»
Israeli Official Acknowledges: Our Assessment of Hezbollah Fell Short of Reality
An Israeli official has acknowledged that the Zionist enemy has underestimated Hezbollah’s reach and resilience, as the battle rages in the border area between Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli Channel 13 on Thursday quoted an Israeli official as saying that ‘Israel’ did not»»»
Parliament Votes Through Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance
The National Assembly on Thursday voted conclusively amendments to the Social Insurance Code to introduce a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance. According to the government, which submitted the proposal, the multi-fund model will allow insured individuals to choose how their pension»»»
Tour Operators Allege Preferential Evacuations from Dubai as Bulgarians Remain Stranded
The Association of Tour Operators and Travel Agents “Future for Tourism” (OBT) has urged the authorities to ensure equal treatment of Bulgarian citizens awaiting evacuation from Dubai, raising concerns that public figures and business representatives are being given precedence. The organization add»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strike on Yuhmor Al-Shaqeef in Nabatieh region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Look: Cat missing for two weeks found trapped inside wall - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @corkcityfirebrigade March 4 (UPI) -- A cat missing from her owners' home in Ireland for two weeks was found trapped inside a wall and rescued by firefighters. The Cork City Fire Brigade said on social media that a 4 a.m. call came in recently from a Cor»»»
Experts: Iran-style strike unlikely against North Korea - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Randall Schriver, president of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security Studies, speaks with Scott Snyder, president of the Korea Economic Institute, during an event at the Korea Economic Institute in Washington on March 3, 2026. Photo by Asia Today March 4 (Asia Today) -- U.S. experts say »»»
Iranian frigate sunk near Sri Lanka was returning from India war games
The Iranian warship sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka had just participated in naval exercises hosted by India and was sailing through international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home when it was attacked, officials said. The frigate IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet»»»
UAE shoppers notice a sudden rise in vegetable and fruit prices at supermarkets
Dubai: Some UAE residents say their grocery bills have risen in recent days, particularly for fruits and vegetables, with shoppers reporting noticeable price increases at supermarkets across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Several shoppers told Gulf News t»»»
Tanker traffic collapses in Strait of Hormuz, spiking insurance, fertilizer costs
Dubai: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly halted as escalating tensions and security threats deter commercial vessels from entering one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The narrow waterway between the Gulf and»»»
Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy force that was advancing from Menara to establish a post near the town of Markaba: statement no.3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli military industries complex belonging to the Rafael company south of Acre with a salvo of missiles: statement no.2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunindex closes session on positive note up 0.36%
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - The stock market closed the session on a positive note. The benchmark index posted a gain of 0.36% to 14,986.22 points on sustained volume of TND 8 million, according to analysis by stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.STIP share...»»»
Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanon city of Bint Jbeil, Al-Manar correspondent reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran vows to avenge sinking of navy frigate with loss of 87 lives - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A screenshot from footage shot from a U.S. Navy Submarine shows the moment of impact as a torpedo strikes the the IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, on Wednesday. Photo via U.S. Department of Defense/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Iran on Thursday vowed to exact r»»»
Israeli enemy army issues a new threat to residents of Beirut’s Dahiyeh (southern suburb) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Khamenei's killing sends shockwaves across Pakistan
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sent political shockwaves across South Asia, with reaction in Pakistan particularly pronounced. Within hours of the news, protests erupted from Lahore and the port city of Karachi to the mountainous region of Skardu, among other plac»»»
Atenor has completed the sale of the @Expo office campus to Mondo Development, a new market entrant in Romania
Belgian developer Atenor has successfully completed the sale of the @Expo office campus, with CBRE and Colliers representing the seller under a co‑exclusive mandate. The transaction underscores Atenor’s ability to deliver high quality assets that attract strong interest from investors seeking moder»»»
Baladna postpones capital increase plan
DOHA: Baladna, a Qatari public shareholding company, has announced to shareholders and investors that its board of directors has decided to postpone the planned capital increase through a rights issue until further notice. In a statement posted on the Qatar Stock Exchange website on Thursday, the c»»»
Limited flights resume at Abu Dhabi airport after disruption
Dubai: Limited flight operations have resumed at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport following recent disruptions, with authorities coordinating a wide support network for thousands of affected passengers across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airport »»»
Dubai impounds hundreds of delivery bicycles in safety crackdown
Dubai: Dubai authorities have impounded more than 390 delivery bicycles over the past three months as part of intensified inspections aimed at improving safety and regulatory compliance across the emirate’s rapidly expanding delivery sector. The joint operation, conducted by the Roads and Transport»»»
Hezbollah resistance fighters target Israeli force which advanced towards Tal Al-Nehas: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli armored force advances from the border wall in Israeli settlement of Metula towards Lebanon’s Tel Al-Nehas, under cover of artillery and machine gun fire - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third most expensive in emirate’s history
Dubai: Dubai’s property market has recorded the sale of an off-plan residential apartment worth Dh422 million ($115 million), making it the third most expensive apartment ever sold in the emirate, according to market data released on Thursday. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»
He loved taking things apart as a child — now he runs a 3D printing business in Dubai
Dubai: As a kid, Kevin Alexander loved to pull things apart, figure out how they worked, and piece them back together. He went on to study mechanical engineering in Dubai — no surprises there. Today, Alexander leads Design Cave 3D, a Dubai-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing hub launched i»»»
Authorities confirm security threat eliminated in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The security threat in Qatar has been eliminated, according to the latest National Emergency Alert sent to the public around 2:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026. "The security threat has been eliminated and the situation has returned to normal," it stated. Authorities also urged the publ»»»