Gulf News 13m

UAE activates air defences amid missile and drone threats from Iran

Abu Dhabi: The UAE's air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday, as loud sounds were reported in several parts of the country. In a statement, the ministry said the noises heard across different areas were the result »»»

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The Peninsula 21m

US using British bases for 'defensive operations'

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense said that the US has begun using British bases for defensive operations. It added that this step is to prevent Iran from firing missiles into the region, noting that this situation puts British lives at risk. It added that RAF Typhoon and F-35 jet»»»

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Sana 42m

Syrian foreign minister meets Turkish ambassador to discuss regional developments

Damascus, March 7 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Turkey’s ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, in Damascus on Saturday to discuss recent regional developments and bilateral cooperation, the ministry said. According to a statement published on the Foreign Ministry’s Telegram»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Season's First Storks Arrive in Samokov Region

The first storks of the season have arrived in Samokov Municipality, landing in the village of Dospey. Several stork nests can be seen there, with the largest one built on the dome of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Local people say the storks usually return around mid-March and fly away around mid-A»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted the Ein Zeitim base northwest of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media statement no.8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted the Ein Zeitim base northwest of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media st»»»

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SDMK plans to impose restrictions on Umrah due to situation in Middle East - | 24.KG

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Four RAF Typhoons deploy to Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Four RAF Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar, in order to bolster the UK’s air presence in the Middle East. The Royal Airforce said this in a statement adding that the aircraft will integrate with the existing UK Typhoon force already in theatre and operate along»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Rama Inspects Stabilized Road Section on Librazhd–Prrenjas Axis

Edi Rama inspected on Saturday the provisional road built along the Librazhd–Prrenjas Road, which authorities say has now been stabilized and reopened to normal traffic. The Albanian prime minister was joined by the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, during the vi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli Army Says Lebanon’s Nabi Sheet Airborne Failed to Retrieve Ron Arad Remains

Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday that the airborne in the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Sheet failed to retrieve the remains of missing Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad. “The operation was conducted as part of ongoing activity in Lebanon after a rare operational opportunity” emerge»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Awqaf ministry urges Muslims to intensify worship in last ten days of Ramadan

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs(Awqaf) has called on Muslims to make the most of the last ten days of Ramadan through increased prayer, Qur'an recitation, supplication, seeking forgiveness, charity, and maintaining family ties, following the Sunnah of the Prophet, who would dev»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel issues new evacuation orders over strikes in south Lebanon

Israel's military on Saturday warned residents in a district of Lebanon's Tyre to evacuate ahead of strikes, and reiterated a demand for people to leave the area south of the Litani River. The Israeli military said it would "soon strike military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist o»»»

TAP 2h

Ministers of National Defence and of Interior chair commemoration of Ben Guerdanes epic

Tunis, March 7 (TAP) - Ministers of National Defence Khaled Sehili and of Interior Khaled Nouri on Saturday chaired in Médenine a ceremony marking the 10th commemoration of the epic of Ben Guerdane, reciting the Fatiha in memory of the martyrs.They...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

What to do if you hear explosion while driving: MOI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a set of safety guideline for motorists, on how to response if they hear an explosion while driving. In a video shared across its social media, the Ministry advised drivers to immediately slow down and pull over to a safe area. The following in»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Regime Change Attempt in Iran is Just a Business Venture – MidEast Pundit

Regardless of what the United States might demand or desire, it cannot affect elections of ayatollahs or of the supreme leader of Iran, Arab East expert Alexander Kuznetsov tells Sputnik. The supreme leader, he explains, is elected by the Assembly of Experts comprised of about 80 Iranian top cleric»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave 07-03-2026 15:06 PM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses a ceremony»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Trump: ‘unconditional surrender’ only can end US-Israeli war on Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»

Gulf News 3h

Etihad Airways updates flight schedule: Check your booking for latest changes

Etihad Airways has released an updated flight schedule for the coming days as operations gradually resume. The airline said guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as soon as possible, with tickets also available via its official website. Also Read: Emirates, flyduba»»»

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BBC 3h

Military chief defends UK response to Middle East conflict

The head of the British military has told the BBC he "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared for the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Saturday as war continued in the region, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous ti»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Trump Says Iran ‘Will Be Hit Very Hard’, Threatens to Expand Targets

US President Donald Trump said Iran would be "hit very hard" on Saturday and that he was considering widening the ‌areas and ‌groups of ‌people ⁠being, targeted, without providing ⁠details. "Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and ⁠certain death, b»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanon Army Says 3 Soldiers Killed in Israeli Shelling During Commando Operation in East

Lebanon's military said on Saturday that three soldiers were killed in Israeli shelling during the Israeli army's commando operation in east Lebanon to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, missing since 1986. In a statement, the Lebanese military said that "three soldiers and a number of civilians »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

GERB Leader Borissov: Political Crisis Not Created by GERB

The political crisis in the country was not created by GERB, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Saturday after inspecting the facilities of the new St Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas. “We are not the creators of the political crisis. We are only warning about it,” Borissov said. According »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran will be hit ‘very hard’, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran "very hard" and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets. "Today Iran will be hit very hard!" Trump posted on his Truth Social media platform. "Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certai»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Israeli post of Blat in southern Lebanon with rocket weapons: Military Media statement no. 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Israeli post of Blat in southern Lebanon with rocket weapons: Milita»»»

Al Manar 3h

Sirens sound in Upper Galilee and Safed: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Upper Galilee and Safed: Israeli media 07-03-2026 13:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sound in Upper Galilee and Safed:»»»

Al Awsat 3h

Israel Defense Minister Warns Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah or Face ‘Heavy Price’

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government on Saturday to disarm Hezbollah or "pay ‌a very ‌heavy price." "We (ISRAEL) ‌have ⁠no territorial claims ⁠against Lebanon, but we will not accept a situation ⁠where what ‌existed ‌for many ‌years — firing ‌from Lebanese territory »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Interior ministry issues home safety guidelines amid regional attacks

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines advising residents on where to take shelter inside their homes when hearing explosions. In a post on its official social media platforms, the ministry identified several safer areas within homes, including basements, interior rooms, hallwa»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

In US-Iran war, willpower could trump firepower

Missiles and drones are core elements of Iran’s military power. The country has relied on them heavily and almost exclusively in its fight against the US and Israel. The Iranian air force can’t be trusted because it has antiquated equipment dating to the Shah era, and while the Iranian navy has som»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Jibsheet and Kfar Seer in the Nabatieh region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Jibsheet and Kfar Seer in the Nabatieh region 07-03-2026 13:47 PM Latest»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Tourism Ministry Expects Good Summer Season, Minister Georgieva Says

Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Three killed, 112 injured in UAE since start of missile and drone attacks

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday as part of a new wave of attacks targeting the country, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected 16 ballistic missiles on March 7, destroying 15 »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Ranked: The 2050 global economy — who will be the richest nations? Where India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Egypt, Nigeria may rank

In the long journey of nations, there come moments when the balance of industry and wealth shifts as the tide shifts upon the sea. So it may be with the world economy in the years ahead. Figures drawn from the estimations of Goldman Sachs suggest that by the middle of this century, around 2050, the»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iranian Hardline Clerics Seek Swift Naming of New Supreme Leader

Two influential and ‌hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of US and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday. The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the clerical establishment are unc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Silistra Residents Block Border Crossing with Romania in Protest over High Electricity Bills

Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Saturday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Discussion during the call»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Interior Ministry Honours Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the Ministry leadership, and members of the Interpol National Central Bureau laid flowers at the monument to fallen police officers here on Saturday on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Law Enforcement Officer»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva Assigned Protection

Protection has been assigned to Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva following reports of threats against her. Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev announced this after an official commemoration of International Day for Remembrance of Fallen Officers, which included wreath-laying at the »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Philippine embassy, consulate in UAE issues advisory on overstay fines exemptions

Dubai: Travellers who were unable to leave the UAE due to the recent temporary airspace closure will not face financial penalties for overstaying. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory confirming that UAE auth»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why the ICC rejected former Philippine president Duterte’s appeal for interim release

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release, ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify letting him out of detention. Judges have upheld an earlier decision by Pre-Tria»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Sri Lanka to Treat Iranian Sailors According to ‘International Law’

Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told a conference in New Delhi that Sri Lanka was caring for 32»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Russian Forces Deliver Retaliatory Strike Against Ukraine's Military-Industrial Complex Enterprises

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops launched a retaliatory strike overnight on military enterprises used by Ukrainian militants, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "A massive strike was carried out with long-range precision weapons launched from ground, air, and sea, as well as strike unm»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE private sector operating at full capacity: MoHRE

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that the labour market in the United Arab Emirates continues to perform with efficiency and stability despite global and regional developments. The ministry noted that companies across all economic sectors in the country are ope»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi hotels and attractions open as usual, travel guidance for visitors

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that hotels, attractions, cultural sites, museums, and experiences are fully operational. Public services, transport networks, and cultural attractions continue to operate normally. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by dow»»»

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Egypt Independent 5h

Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions

Foreign investments in Egyptian market Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days of trading, they withdrew more than LE 102.3 billion, which is roughly $2.046 billion. While the stock market also saw foreigners leaving»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Mawani Adds Hapag-Lloyd’s SE4 Service to Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of Hapag-Lloyd’s SE4 shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, a move designed to bolster the Kingdom's maritime competitiveness and global trade connectivity, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. This new route links Jeddah to major »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oman Air cancels flights to Dubai, Doha and Gulf cities

Dubai: Oman Air has cancelled several regional and international flights between March 9 and March 11 as continuing airspace closures linked to regional tensions disrupt aviation across parts of the Middle East. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the airline said services to and from a number»»»

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Gulf News 5h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Carries Out Rare Airborne Raid in Lebanon; 16 Killed in Strikes

Israel's military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops into a town in eastern Lebanon overnight, residents and Lebanese state media said on Saturday, as heavy Israeli strikes on the area left more than a dozen people dead. Lebanon was plunged deeper into the conflict engulfing the »»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov wins gold at Swimming Tournament in USA - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov won a gold medal at the International Swimming Tournament in the USA. A Pro Swim Series event is taking place in Illinois. SwimSwam portal reports. The final 100-meter breaststroke race took place on the morning of March 7. Petrashov swam the distance in 59.7 seconds, ta»»»

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Gulf News 6h

CBSE postpones Class XII exams; Class X exams cancelled in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a postponement of Class XII board examinations in the Middle East regions, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Class XII exams postponedExams scheduled for 9, 10, and 11 March 2026 have been postponed»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to Doha on Sunday

DOHA: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways said it will operate a limited number of flights to Doha on March 8 (Sunday). The airline will operate the following flights on March 8 to Hamad International Airport »»»

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