Bulgarian News Agency 4m

Parliament's Budget Committee to Consider Amendments to Budget Extension Law

Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee will consider a draft legislation amending the so-called budget extension bill, submitted by the caretaker Government. The caretaker cabinet of Prime Minister Andrey Gurov approved the proposed amendments on February 25. The changes concern the Act on the C»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Qatar Airways to begin limited relief flights for stranded passengers 

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that while its flight operations remain temporarily suspended, it will begin operating a limited number of relief flights starting today. The airline said it will “operate a limited number of relief flights from March 5 to support passengers who are stranded due»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Trump Says he Gives the US a 15/10 Grade for Iran War

The US president opened his remarks at a White House event on artificial intelligence that the US is “doing very well on the war front, to put it mildly.” Donald Trump said Wednesday that someone asked him to rate on a scale of 10 how well he thought the US was doing in the American-Israeli militar»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tehran Seeks Details on Trump's Call with Kurdish Leaders

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, have asked Iraqi officials for detailed information about a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani, according»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Iran says targeted Kurdish groups' headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan: IRNA

Iran said Thursday it had targeted headquarters of Kurdish forces in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Iranian state media, following strikes on Kurdish regions in both Iran and Iraq. "We targeted the headquarters of Kurdish groups opposed to the revolution in Iraqi Kurdistan with three missiles," Iran»»»

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24 News Agency 16m

Uzbekistan introduces life sentence for pedophiles — President signs decree - | 24.KG

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing life imprisonment for individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors. According to the presidential press service, during a meeting the head of state reviewed initiatives aimed at further strengthening the system for »»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Could Egypt’s ‘SUMED’ Pipeline Temporarily Replace the Strait of Hormuz?

Amid the ongoing Iran war and Tehran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies, Egypt has begun highlighting the SUMED pipeline linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean as a potential temporary alternative for oil transport. The move has raised »»»

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BNE 20m

COMMENT: China’s AI-driven industrial surge is redrawing the balance of power

A decisive shift in global economic power is under way, driven by China’s industrial strategy focused on robots and AI. China’s accelerating technological self-sufficiency is a game changer, according to George Noble, f»»»

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BNE 20m

Iranian warship sunk by US submarine was not in Indian waters

An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4 2026. The attack was carried out by an unnamed hunter killer submarine of the US Navy prowling the Indian Ocean and operating very close to both Sri Lanka and India. »»»

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BNE 20m

Iranian warship sunk by US submarine was not in Indian waters

An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4 2026. The attack was carried out by an unnamed hunter killer submarine of the US Navy prowling the Indian Ocean and operating very close to both Sri Lanka and India. »»»

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BNE 20m

Iranian warship sunk by US submarine was not in Indian waters

An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4 2026. The attack was carried out by an unnamed hunter killer submarine of the US Navy prowling the Indian Ocean and operating very close to both Sri Lanka and India. »»»

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BNE 20m

Iranian warship sunk by US submarine was not in Indian waters

An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4 2026. The attack was carried out by an unnamed hunter killer submarine of the US Navy prowling the Indian Ocean and operating very close to both Sri Lanka and India. »»»

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Gulf News 22m

Al Jalila Foundation supports Manhal’s cancer treatment, offers renewed hope

Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, supported Manhal Al Sharif, 47, a Syrian national, through his treatment journey for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Al Jalila Foundation covered the full cost of his care at Dubai Health’s »»»

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24 News Agency 28m

Construction sector’s contribution to economy grows eightfold for six years - | 24.KG

Over the past five years, the government has allocated more than 170 billion soms to the construction sector, enabling the completion of 936 social facilities. The information was announced at a meeting of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Acco»»»

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24 News Agency 28m

Former head of Alamedin district detained on suspicion of corruption - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of several suspects in a corruption case related to the implementation of a land amnesty program in Alamedin district of Chui region. According to the security service, on May 10, 2023, the district commission on land am»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Parliament to Hear Officials over Kozloduy NPP Repair Costs, Rising Electricity Bills

The National Assembly of Bulgaria is scheduled to hear a caretaker Deputy Energy Minister and the executive director of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Ivan Andreev, over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries i»»»

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Gulf News 60m

Here are the latest updates, from missile interceptions and travel disruptions to school holidays

Dubai: As the US-Israeli war with Iran enters Day 6, UAE authorities have issued key updates affecting residents, from missile interceptions and travel disruptions to school holidays, market monitoring and warnings about online scams. Officials say security systems remain on alert while essential s»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Teacher shortage, pedagogical education reform discussed at Science Ministry - | 24.KG

An expanded meeting on the transformation of teacher education amid the transition to a 12-year general secondary education system was held at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting brought together rectors of »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Praises Venezuela's Rodriguez, Says Oil Beginning to Flow

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, is doing a great job, adding that the oil is starting to flow. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginni»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj package bookings for domestic pilgrims

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened the booking phase for Hajj packages for domestic pilgrims, allowing Saudi citizens and expatriates with valid residency permits to select and reserve their pilgrimage packages. The ministry said applicants who previously registered their i»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

25 new schools, 7 school buildings to be constructed in Bishkek in 2026 - | 24.KG

In 2026, funds from the national budget will be allocated for the construction of 36 schools in three major cities of Kyrgyzstan. These are regions experiencing a high load on educational institutions due to internal migration. The press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housin»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

State Secretary Arslan Koichiev congratulates Kyrgyzstanis on Ak Kalpak Day - | 24.KG

State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev congratulated the country’s residents on Ak Kalpak Day and National Dress Day, celebrated on March 5. He emphasized that the ak kalpak is not just an element of traditional dress, but a symbol of the history, spiritual values, and national unit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Portuguese legal expert Ricardo Cid reflects on eight-year journey in Qatar’s legal landscape

Ashraf Siddiqui Ricardo Cid, Partner at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, has completed eight years with the firm, marking his first professional role in Qatar since relocating from Portugal. Expressing his deep appreciation for his experience, he shared his hope that Qatar will continue to be his long-ter»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Courts continue remote hearings, issue e-judgments’

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has confirmed that all court hearings are continuing remotely across all courts, with rulings issued electronically through the online portal and applications received via the courts’ digital systems, ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient functioning »»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Senate Fails to Adopt Resolution on Limiting Trump's Military Powers in Iran

The US Senate has voted against a draft resolution on limiting President Donald Trump's military powers in Iran, the results of the procedural vote showed. The Democrats' initiative was supported by 47 senators and opposed by 53 senators. Kentucky's Rand Paul is the only Republican senator who vote»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait bans export of all food products to protect supply

Dubai: Kuwait has banned the export of all types of food products through its land, sea and air ports, according to urgent instructions issued by the General Administration of Customs. The directive follows Ministerial Decision No. (20) of 2026 issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, which»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Four children killed in fire in residential building in Uzgen district - | 24.KG

A fire broke out in Uzgen district of Osh region, killing four children. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire broke out in a residential building located in the village of Myrza-Aryk in Karool rural district. At 2 a.m. one crew from Uzgen district fire and re»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Macron's Initiative on Nuclear Deterrence in EU to Strengthen NATO — Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India offers free rescheduling, refunds amid ongoing tensions: What passengers need to know

Air India has introduced flexible travel options as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact flight operations. Passengers with confirmed bookings made on or before February 28, 2026 for flights to and from the Middle East, the UK, and Europe—travel scheduled up to March10, 2026—can n»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE urges public to report food price hikes

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism has called on the public to report any cases of food price increases or commercial violations, urging consumers to submit complaints through the ministry’s official channels. The ministry said reports can be filed through the electronic consumer »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

20 subsoil development licenses issued in Kyrgyzstan since start of year - | 24.KG

Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan has approved license applications from 20 companies, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, most of the permits were issued in the fuel and energy sector: The »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

National Bank terminates special regulatory regime for two companies - | 24.KG

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has terminated the special regulatory regime for Regional Payment Systems and Quickpay System, the bank announced. This terminates the previously issued temporary licenses. The decision was made by the National Bank’s Committee on Payment Systems and Digital Financia»»»

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BBC 1h

Global order is 'breaking down' Carney tells Australian parliament

With the post-war "global architecture breaking down from consecutive crises" Australia and Canada should work together as "strategic cousins", Mark Carney has told the Australian parliament. The question for middle powers was whether they would write the new rules that determine security and prosp»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bishkek resident detained on suspicion of $23,500 car sale fraud - | 24.KG

Police officers in Bishkek detained a man suspected of fraud related to the sale of a car, the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district reported. According to the statement, a citizen M.N. previously filed a complaint against I.M., stating that on January 7 the suspect, after gaining his tr»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan's fuel and lubricant reserves sufficient for 2 months – oil traders - | 24.KG

Representatives of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s largest oil traders. According to the agency, the parties discussed fuel reserves, the pricing situation, and measures to ensure stable supplies of petroleum products to the domestic market. «Amid ongoing geopol»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE flight status March 5: Latest updates and guidance travellers should follow

Due to ongoing regional airspace disruptions, UAE carriers have adjusted schedules across major airports. While most regular flights remain suspended, limited and special services are operating to support passengers with confirmed bookings, repatriation needs, cargo, and essential travel. Stay upda»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Women's football team of Kyrgyzstan loses friendly match to Saudi Arabia - | 24.KG

The women’s national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Saudi Arabia. The team’s official social media page says. The friendly match took place at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Khobar. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the home team. These teams will play each other again on March 6. The wome»»»

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France24 2h

Hezbollah leader vows to fight on as Israel expands operations in Lebanon

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Israeli ground incursions and air strikes across Lebanon and the group’s leader pledging continued resistance. The leader of the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah vowed Wedne»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Escalation in the Middle East: Kyrgyzstan officially supports Bahrain and Oman - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported. According to the press service, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solid»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad Airways scam alert: How to identify fake social media accounts

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has warned travellers about fake social media accounts impersonating the airline and contacting passengers online, urging the public to remain cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to represent the company. In a statement shared on its official account on X, the»»»

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BNE 2h

Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups

Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»

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BNE 2h

Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups

Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»

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BNE 2h

Mojtaba Khamenei front-runner for supreme leader

Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts met in an undisclosed location on March 4 to deliberate over the selection of a new supreme leader, with the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerging as the clear front-runner despite concerns that naming him could make him a target for the US and Isra»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Will it rain today? NCM expects cloudy skies and rainfall across parts of the UAE

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Thursday, with a chance of rainfall in some coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures will decrease slightly, wit»»»

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France24 3h

'Notion that the Iranian Kurds could trust anything the Americans said would be pretty reckless'

Iranian Kurdish militias have reportedly been consulting with the US in recent days about whether, and ​how, to attack Iranian security forces. A coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar evacuates residents near US Embassy in Doha

Dubai: Qatar’s authorities have begun evacuating residents living near the US Embassy in Doha as a temporary precautionary measure, according to the Qatar Ministry of Interior. The ministry said in a social media statement early on Thursday that the evacuation is being carried out by the relevant a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Amid tanker squeeze in Hormuz, oil prices spike as Iran–US war chokes global supply, markets on edge

Amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz tanker squeeze, oil prices continue to inch higher as global crude markets are currently buffeted by a full-scale geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. As news of the US sinking of an Iranian warship emerged, tankers remain stranded f»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

US Treasury chief says 15% global tariff likely implemented this week

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-per cent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.The Supreme Court last month struck down Trump's country-»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE condemns Iran missile launch targeting Turkey

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of the Republic of Turkey with an Iranian ballistic missile. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) air defense systems successfully destroyed the missile before it reached Turkish territory. Serious escalatio»»»

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