Poland will seek greater autonomy in nuclear security and may in future pursue access to nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 3. Following the US-Israeli war with Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,»»»

The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»

Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»

Lou Holtz, the legendary former American football coach of the University Notre Dame, has died at the age of 89. Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, leading the team through an undefeated season and championship in 1988. He also coached several other university teams and spent one season in»»»

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President Karol Nawrocki has proposed a domestic defense financing plan called “SAFE 0%” as an alternative to the EU’s SAFE loan program. The idea was discussed with National Bank of Poland (NBP) governor Adam Glapiński, with the president arguing that a Polish version would give the armed forces g»»»

Coface has upgraded Poland’s country risk assessment from A4 to A3, placing it among the best-rated economies in Central and Eastern Europe and on par with Germany, its key trading partner. The upgrade reflects strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a relatively stable corporate sector. According to»»»

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AMMAN — Jordan recorded on Wednesday a trade surplus with 11 member states of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) in 2025, as the Kingdom continues efforts to strengthen its footprint in Arab markets.The positive performance aligns with the objectives of the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV)»»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 3.1 per cent during the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025.According to statistical data monitored on Wednesday by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, exports reached JD1.137 billion during the two-month period, u»»»

US Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, backing the administration as the conflict widens and lawmakers confront the political and human costs of a potentially prolonged war. Senate Republicans vo»»»

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate are set to vote on March 4th on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any ​hostilities against it ‌be authorised by Congress. This comes as Trump faces little voter support for the war. But lawmakers' effor»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 4: The war in the Middle East has transformed the lives of influencers and expats living in Dubai. But first: papers discuss why US President Donald Trump chose to strike Iran. Also: junior doctors in England use ADHD as an excuse to skip working overnight. Fina»»»

The Israeli military ordered the ​evacuation of ‌a swathe of southern Lebanon on March 4th, asking residents to move north. This evacuation is the broadest evacuation order yet in this new conflict. Meanwhile, Syria has closed its border with Lebanon after a warning it would be targeted by Israe. F»»»

On the fourth day of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, US officials gave more reasons for their offensive in the country, though their plan for after the war remains unclear. Stated US motivations have also shifted over time, from intervening on the behalf anti-regime protesters in January to "preemp»»»

The French foreign minister said several repatriation flights for French ⁠nationals, around 400,000 of whom are in the region, were planned for March 4th. It has deployed consular teams at Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan to facilitate land exits so people can fly onward, and has put in place»»»

Spain's Prime Minister doubled down on his criticism of Washington on March 3rd, a day after Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country. That itself came in response to Spain's refusal to allow the use of military bases shared with the US in its territory for Washington's continu»»»

As the funeral procession of the late Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid continued US-Israeli strikes, the council of clerics charged with choosing his successor are yet to make an announcement, despite whispers that a decision may already have been taken. This after Israel said early on March 3r»»»

As joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran began last week, the United States deployed LUCAS – a cheaper kamikaze drone modelled on Iran’s Shahed – for the very first time. The US military has learned lessons from the war in Ukraine, where similar single-use drones have been used to overwhelm enemy air de»»»

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, touting the strike as evidence of America's global reach in its war on Iran. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was su»»»

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Ab»»»

Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict ​between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Ab»»»

In tonight's edition: The Global South widely condemns the war in Iran, with many countries accusing the US and Israel of violating international law and acting unilaterally. Also, the United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan army and several top military officials over their role in the figh»»»

French investigators have uncovered an alleged sex‑trafficking network operating behind the luxury associated with Mohamed Al‑Fayed’s Ritz hotel and Riviera yachts, with several victims reporting severe abuse and a tightly organised system of exploitation, according to officials familiar with the c»»»

French citizen Louis Arnaud was detained in Iran in 2022 and spent nearly two years in the country’s notorious Evin prison. He tells FRANCE 24 why Israeli-US strikes on Iran have brought new dangers for Iran's prisoners, tens of thousands of whom have been locked up for opposing the regime.&nb»»»

China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National People's Congress will ratify new laws decided by China's Communist Party leadership. China be»»»

Iran postponed the state funeral rites for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that were originally set to begin Wednesday evening, state TV said. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes. A senior Iranian official said Wednesday that Tehran would hold a»»»

As China’s annual “Two Sessions” gathers thousands of political delegates in Beijing, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jean-François di Meglio, Honorary Chair of Asia Centre. Beyond the 5 percent growth target, China is undergoing a broader structural transition: demographic decline, slower consu»»»

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulett»»»

Britain will stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, the government said on Tuesday, as it moves to curb asylum claims via legal routes. The Home Office said asylum applications from students of those countries rose more t»»»

Three people were killed in a pair of Israeli strikes on vehicles near Beirut, Lebanon's health ministry said late Wednesday, after a third day of Israeli bombardments in response to renewed Hezbollah attacks. "Two Israeli air strikes on the airport highway killed three people and wounded six," the»»»

Iran has taken the risky gambit of closing the Strait of Hormuz, which could backfire and hurt its own economy. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Iranian-Austrian economist Mahdi Ghodsi from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies about Iran's unsustainable economic path and whethe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar affirmed that peacebuilding and its preservation represent a top priority for the country and an integral part of its foreign policy, which aims to prevent conflicts and resolve them through peaceful means, by hosting negotiations and facilitating constructive dialog»»»

Billionaire Elon Musk told a jury in California on Wednesday that stock market investors read too much into his social media posts. Musk was defending himself against claims from investors, who have accused him of trying to manipulate markets with a series of misleading messages in the run-up to hi»»»

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. The deal involves the four founding members of the South American trade bloc, and has already been ratified by Argentina and Uruguay. Paraguay's pa»»»

In an era when nuclear deterrence is no longer an abstract theory and the relationship between the US and Russia increasingly resembles a game without rules, it is important to hear the opinion of people who know the political systems of both countries inside out. Dimitri Simes is one of the few po»»»

1 of 2 | The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify on the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena U.S. A»»»

The Supreme Court was asked to rule on a case that could redefine liability standards for freight brokers and impact the broader transportation industry and interstate commerce landscape. Photo by Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, M»»»

QNA & Agencies Dubai DP World confirmed on Wednesday that all terminals at Jebel Ali Port are operating as normal, following a temporary disruption earlier this week. In a statement, the global ports and logistics operator said it is closely monitoring ongoing developments and maintaining continuou»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday. During the call, the president discussed the situation in Qatar and affirmed his country’s full solidarity and support for all efforts aimed at enhancin»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani rejected Iranian claims that recent missile attacks were not aimed at Qatar, saying the evidence on the ground showed otherwise. The PM affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pu»»»

QNA Doha The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of the missile and drone attacks targeting the territory of the State of Qatar, launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Committee stressed that the attacks occurred »»»

QNA New York Qatar has dispatched a third identical communication to Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March Michael Waltz, on Iranian »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has confirmed that its health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or reschedul»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Oana Toiu on Wednesday. They discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global security and stab»»»

QNA Doha The Cabinet has commended the decisive role of the Qatar Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in successfully countering successive waves of Iranian attacks that targeted several areas across the country. At its meeting on We»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in cooperation with the Government Communications Office (GCO), has released an informational advisory explaining the recent loud sounds heard across parts of the country, attributing them to the successful interception of aerial threats by a»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - A working session held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Environment focused on environmental issues related to the maritime sector, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday evening.The session, chaired by...»»»

A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion to subpoena Bondi was introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, who accused the justice department of a "cover-up". The Trump»»»