Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Deadline for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections Expires Wednesday

The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Wednesday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline »»»

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Al Awsat 9m

Syria Says Army Reinforces Deployment Along Border with Lebanon, Iraq

Syria's defense ministry said it reinforced its border with Lebanon, and eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said this included rocket units and thousands of troops as conflict spread in the region including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sources included five Syrian military officers, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Deadline for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections Expires Monday

The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline for»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Lebanon: Hezbollah Ban Faces Legal, Security Test

Lebanon’s government has entered a decisive test phase after banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah, a move President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday described as “sovereign and final, with no turning back,” despite open rejection from the group and rising domestic pressure for swift enfo»»»

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Gulf News 27m

UAE forecasts scattered rain and cooler temperatures

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Wednesday with a chance of rainfall across scattered areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to drop noticeably, while light to moderate winds are expected to become active at times, par»»»

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Sputnik 48m

Over 50,000 Troops Participating in US Operation Against Iran - US Central Command

More than 50,000 troops and 200 fighter jets are participating in the US operation against Iran, with additional forces expected to arrive soon, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper said. "More than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers from the United States are pa»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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24 News Agency 56m

KOICA hands over electric vehicles to support green mobility in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over the electric vehicles under the «Electric Vehicle Transition Project for Public Service Fleet to Realize Green Mobility in the Kyrgyz Republic.» The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republ»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles; shrapnel injures people in Kuwait

Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday. The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP. Meanwhile Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, st»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar arrests 10 suspects over alleged Iran espionage plot

Dubai: Qatari authorities have arrested two cells allegedly operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detaining 10 suspects accused of espionage and sabotage activities targeting the country’s critical infrastructure, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The arres»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Five-year results: Internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan reaches 98 percent - | 24.KG

Over the past five years, internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan has reached 98 percent, official statistics say. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of active internet users increased by 31 percent. Six years ago, there were 5.4 million users. By the end of 2024, this figure had risen to 7.1 million. Th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan remains leader in new car exports to Russia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan remained the leader in new car exports to Russia as of February 2026. Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported. According to him, passenger car imports increased by 35 percent in February. In February, 46,800 passenger cars were imported to Russia. This is 35 per»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad Rail operates exceptional passenger trips amid regional travel disruptions

In response to current regional developments and the resulting disruption to travel, Etihad Rail, in coordination with and under the direct supervision of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), operated exceptional services between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Escalation in the Middle East: Kyrgyzstanis may leave Iran via Turkmenistan - | 24.KG

Starting March 2, citizens of Kyrgyzstan planning to leave Iran will be able to use a new route through Turkmenistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported, citing the Turkmen side. According to the ministry, it can be made through the following border crossing points: The Ministry»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Aibek Shamenov dismissed from post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region - | 24.KG

Aibek Shamenov has been dismissed from his post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov has been appointed to the vacant position. Shamenov was appointed to this position in December 2024. Prior to this, he was Deputy Chai»»»

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BBC 2h

US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home

Americans travelling in the Middle East say it has been "mayhem" trying to get back home as the US-Israel war with Iran is felt throughout the region. The US is advising its citizens in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel and Qatar, to "depart now" as security warnings put embassi»»»

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BBC 2h

Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»

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France24 3h

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran war refusal

Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. Spain's left-wing government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of Europe's most defiant leaders against Trump, has said that bases long used by US forces could only be allow»»»

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Gulf News 3h

South Korean stocks plunge 6%, Japan's Nikkei down 2.5%

Asian stocks plunged in early trade on Wednesday as the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East rattled global markets. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index dipped more than six percent after open, while Japan's Nikkei index was down 2.5 percent. US stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE safety guidelines: What to do when you hear a warning alert

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has warned residents not to prioritise filming social media content over their personal safety during emergency alerts, stressing that failure to follow official instructions could result in legal accountability. The reminder follows reports that some residents and mo»»»

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Gulf News 5h

The gift of responsibility: Preparing children for an independent life after school

Human beings are remarkably adaptive. We learn, adjust, and grow in response to every new situation life presents. Yet, while adaptability is innate, ease in transition is not accidental. It is cultivated. The move from school to university, from home to hostel, from dependence to independence beco»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘The AK-47 of the skies’: How Iran’s cheap drones are reshaping this war

Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Will your loan rates rise? Iran-US conflict clouds future UAE interest rate cuts

Dubai: A sharp spike in oil prices following escalating hostilities involving Iran is complicating the outlook for interest rates, raising fresh questions for households and investors from the UAE to the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude spiked more than »»»

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France24 5h

US has 'seemingly used diplomacy as a fig leaf to prepare for military strikes', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, says that the prospect of Iran coming back to the negotiating table is very remote, arguing that the United States has lost any goodwill because during the pas»»»

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UPI 5h

Temperatures to surge to May-like levels in eastern U.S. late this week - UPI.com

People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on May 3, 2020. Temperatures are expected to warm up in the East in the coming weeks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Spring weather fans in parts of the Midwest and Northeast are in for another »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE supermarkets hold months of food stock as tensions rise

Dubai: Supermarket shelves across the UAE remain stocked with months of staple supplies, even as geopolitical tensions place renewed focus on shipping lanes, freight costs and energy markets. Retailers and supply chain leaders say the system is absorbing stress without disruption, supported by buff»»»

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France24 5h

Eye on Africa - 55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana's foreign minister makes a direct appeal to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving the way for Africa to protect over 60 millio»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Cheap insurance to crush Iran's oil chokehold, US Navy to begin escorting oil tankers in Hormuz, 'if necessary': Trump

Amid surging energy prices and private insurers withdrawing coverage, US President Donald Trump ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to immediately offer affordable political risk insurance and guarantees for all maritime trade, particularly energy shipments, through t»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Inside the decision that took America to war with Iran

Dubai: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked into the Oval Office on February 11 with one clear goal: Keep the United States on the path to war with Iran. According to The New York Times, the two leaders spent nearly three hours discussing potential attack dates, war objectives and the possibili»»»

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UPI 6h

Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel - UPI.com

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel military campaign is completed — but said “most of the people we had in mind are dead.” The president, who four days ago had emphatically called»»»

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UPI 7h

Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com

During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Hezbollah claims at least 11 attacks on Israeli bases, tanks

Hezbollah said Tuesday it targeted several Israeli military bases and tanks in response to Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs. Israel continues to carry out successive air raids, particularly on Beirut's southern suburbs and the south of the co»»»

BBC 7h

European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base

European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK has announced it is sending hel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns

DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Dr Reeno Barg: Advancing women’s health with compassion, expertise

With over 25 years of distinguished service in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Reeno Barg has established herself as a trusted name in women’s healthcare across Pakistan and Qatar. Her career reflects a rare combination of advanced clinical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care. After c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Aspetar guides athletes to peak performance in Ramadan

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues its support for athletes by launching a series of comprehensive scientific guidelines designed to assist them throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan — a period that coincides this year with the postponement or canc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Under the same blue sky

By Fatima FSK On the desert grains I land, I hear stories of the whispering sand, Where once olive trees swayed, underneath them the hands that prayed. I rise with the dawns first light, Fly past the dunes; in my flight, I soar over the ocean so blue, I rest on the stones; absorb natures clue. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance

QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

MoCI issues recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that some of the affected vehicles may experience a crack on the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Why schools must teach social and emotional learning

Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies speaker expresses support for Qatar on Iranian attacks

QNA Doha President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana has expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar over ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks. In a message to Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan Abdullah Al Ghanim, Fontana conveyed Italy’s support for the Qatar and its people. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Deputy PM receives messages of support

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Tuesday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. They discussed the latest developments and security updates »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Over 8,000 transit passengers stranded at HIA accommodated in hotels, with visa extensions

Dr Al Ansari confirmed there are currently no communication channels with Iran, as Qatar’s immediate priority is safeguarding its sovereignty and security. On the humanitarian front, he said more than 8,000 transit passengers stranded at Hamad International Airport (HIA) have been accommodated in h»»»

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France24 7h

'Not Churchill': Trump criticises UK PM Starmer over Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not initially permitting American warplanes to use UK bases to strike Iran, saying "this is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with". President Donald Trump on Tuesday castigated one of the ​United States' clos»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar State Security announces the arrest of two cells affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

Doha: As part of ongoing efforts to protect the security and stability of the State of Qatar, the competent authorities have arrested two cells operating on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the State of Qatar. Monitoring and follow-up operations resulted in the arrest of te»»»

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France24 8h

'A feeling of bitter betrayal' - Gulf States' fears grow over Iran war fallout

"There is possibly a feeling of bitter betrayal" among Gulf countries over the Iranian response to the attacks, according to journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid, who is reporting for FRANCE 24 in Doha.»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks

US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US diplomatic missions in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliat»»»

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RT 8h

Israel hacked Tehran cameras before Khamenei assassination – FT

Israeli intelligence hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to prepare the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Khamenei and other senior officials. The cameras i»»»

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