Gulf News 2m

UAE schools adapt to early spring break, delayed reopening

Dubai: Schools across the UAE have rallied behind the government's decision to advance the spring break amid blatant Iran aggression on the country, with principals and education leaders describing the move as responsible and necessary. The education authorities in the country decided to advance th»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

‘We feel safe’: QSL’s international stars confident in Qatar despite Iran attacks

Doha, Qatar: International players in Qatar’s top football league say they feel safe in the country despite recent regional tensions that have led to the postponement of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) until further notice. Al Sadd’s Spanish forward Rafa Mujica said on X that the club and the authorit»»»

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Sputnik 12m

Russia in Dialogue With Leadership of Iran, Will Continue This Dialogue - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is in dialogue with the Iranian leadership and will continue this dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We are in dialogue with the Iranian side. We are in dialogue with representatives of the Iranian leadership. And we will certainly continue this dia»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Alabbar dismisses property crash fears and says Dubai remains a global safe haven

Dubai: Dubai’s property market remains resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty, according to Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, who said investor confidence in the emirate continues to strengthen after years of consistent policy and economic stability. Sign »»»

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Gulf News 24m

Dubai Airports operates 1,140 flights in 84 hours amid disruptions

Dubai: Airports in Dubai have facilitated more than 1,140 flights in the past 84 hours, as authorities work to restore connectivity and help travellers continue their journeys. Also Read: Emirates to operate limited flights until further notice; 100 flights to depart Dubai on March 5-6In an update »»»

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Gulf News 36m

Crisis, calm and duty of responsible journalism

My phone was pinging with message after message. Family and friends from the UK were sending through their concerns as the international media kicked into overdrive. One message stood out: ‘Are you getting helivacced?’ At that moment in time, I was lying next to my two sons as they fell asleep, tuc»»»

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Al Majalla 37m

Israel’s long penetration war pays off

On the morning of 28 February 2026, as senior Iranian officials convened for a Saturday security meeting in the heart of Tehran, they had no idea missiles were already inbound—and those who might have warned them couldn’t get through. Within minutes of the first explosions, 30 missiles slammed into»»»

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BBC 38m

'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples. In the short-term, it has enough oil supplies for several months, after which it could turn to neighbour Russia for help. But China will be calculating what this could mean long-term - not just for its in»»»

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Al Awsat 44m

Asia Has Limited Options to Diversify from Middle East Energy Reliance

Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil. The world's top crude importing region buys 60% of its oil and petrochemical feedstock »»»

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Gulf News 56m

Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian vessel off its coast

Colombo: Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from an Iranian vessel to shore Friday after the ship sought assistance while anchored outside the country’s waters, as tensions mounted in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine. Sri Lanka navy spok»»»

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UPI 59m

S. Korea to receive over 6 mln barrels of crude oil from UAE: Cheong Wa Dae - UPI.com

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik speaks during a briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul on Friday. The presidential office said South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE. Photo by Yonhap South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude »»»

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Al Majalla 1h

American anger at Iran and scenarios for Gulf security

This article is a direct translation of the original article written in Arabic. The current security escalation in the Arabian Gulf cannot be seen as a brief flare-up within the familiar pattern of clashes the region has long endured. Rather, it should be understood as a genuine structural test of »»»

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UPI 1h

FM Cho affirms captured N. Korean soldiers in Ukraine will not be sent back to Russia - UPI.com

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attends a National Assembly session in Seoul on Friday. Cho said that Ukraine assured him that captured North Korean soldiers would not be sent to Russia. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Friday that Ukraine has assured him that two North Korean soldiers capt»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippine president to push for peace, raise Middle East crisis in UN meeting

Dubai: The Philippine president is set to raise the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and call for peace during his engagements at the United Nations (UN) in New York from March 9 to 10. The president is expected to use the international platform to call for restraint and adherence to international»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Army Says Conducted ‘Broad-Scale’ Strikes in Southern Beirut

The Israeli military said on Friday it had hit a Hezbollah command center and drone depot in a "broad-scale wave of strikes" overnight in Beirut's southern suburbs. The strikes came after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for the area, home to hundreds of thousands of people and a stron»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Eases Restrictions as Iranian Missile Fire Drops

Life has started to partially return to normal in Israel as the number of missiles fired from Iran has dropped sharply and been partly replaced by attacks from Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say have had a more limited impact. Despite continuing military operations against Iran and Le»»»

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UPI 1h

South Korea calls for Korean War 'peace declaration' with North - UPI.com

South Korea’s Unification Ministry called Friday for pursuing a political declaration formally ending the Korean War, in a report submitted to the National Assembly. This 2022 photo shows the Panmunjom truce village straddling the border between the two Koreas. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | Li»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Faces Rising Fuel Prices as Middle East Conflict Pushes Costs Higher

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have already begun to climb in some areas, with gas station owners linking the increase to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Operators in the Ruse region say the impact was felt unusually quickly after the outbreak of hostilities, as wholesale fuel prices reacted a»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, March 6: U.S. begins daytime bombing of Berlin in WWII - UPI.com

On March 6, 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers flying from Britain began the first daytime attacks on Berlin. 1 of 6 | The B-17G Fortress Miss Donna Mae II is damaged after drifting under another bomber during a raid over Berlin on May 19, 1944, as part of World War II. On March 6, 1944, U.S. »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

South Korea, US Militaries Discuss Moving Patriot Missiles to Iran War, Seoul Says

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment of some US Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea to be used in the war against Iran. Cho was responding to questions at a parliamentary hearing following »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Etihad update: Abu Dhabi airline special flights now to 70 destinations

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways said Friday morning it has resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi, with services now operating to 70 destinations worldwide, according to its latest operational update. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said the flights will run between March 6 and March 19, as operati»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE warns against filming missile debris, sharing attack videos

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has warned against photographing, publishing, or circulating images and videos documenting incident sites or damage resulting from the fall of projectiles or shrapnel. He stressed that disseminating such materials or inaccurate information can incite pu»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Damascus Residents Watch Regional War, Check on Relatives Living in Gulf

In her pharmacy in downtown Damascus, Lara Inaya served her customers while checking in on her relatives living in the Gulf, caught up in the regional war while Syria is, for once, spared. “I just follow the news on Instagram,’ the 35-year-old told AFP. “For the first time, we’re the ones calling o»»»

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BBC 2h

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the 30-day waiver was a "deliberate short-term measure" to allow oil to keep flowing in the global market»»»

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BBC 2h

Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border

The war in the Middle East has spilled over Iran's northern border, with Azerbaijan saying Iranian drones struck its Nakhchivan exclave on Thursday. The airport terminal was hit, a drone exploded near a school, injuring civilians, and another drone was shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Urges Iranian Kurds to Attack Iran

US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. Israel on Friday said it had started a "broad-scale" wave of attacks against inf»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Report: No Indications of Direct Coordination Between Iran, Hezbollah in Attacks on Israel

Israel's Channel 13 said on Thursday there are no clear indications of direct coordination between Iran and Hezbollah in their attacks on Israel. Two days after Hezbollah joined the fighting, missiles from Iran and rockets from Lebanon were fired at the same time toward central and northern Israel,»»»

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France24 2h

Trump says Zelensky ‘has to get on the ball’ to reach Russia deal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the main obstacle to reaching a deal with Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as cooperative. Trump said Zelensky “has to get on the ball” and make compromises to secure an agreement. US President Donald&n»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar Airways extends flight suspension amid airspace closure

Qatar Airways has announced the continuation of the temporary suspension of its flights as the closure of Qatari airspace remains in place, according to a report by Qatar News Agency (QNA). The airline said operations will stay suspended until authorities confirm that the country’s airspace has saf»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Which suicide drone is better? Shahed vs LUCAS — what you need to know

The war between the United States–Israel coalition and Iran has highlighted a new reality of modern warfare: cheap suicide drones may be more decisive than billion-dollar fighter jets. Two nearly identical weapons now dominate the conversation — the Iranian Shahed‑136 and the American LUCAS (Low‑co»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Are people panic buying in the UAE? What shoppers and retailers say

Dubai: Rumours of panic buying have circulated across the UAE in recent days amid regional geopolitical developments, yet visits to several supermarkets across the country show shoppers continuing their routine grocery purchases while retailers confirm strong stock levels across essential goods. Si»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Possibility of 'Nuclear Five' Contacts at Expert Level Being Discussed - MFA

On February 28, the US and Israel carried out a series of strikes on targets inside Iran, including in Tehran, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iranian state television confirmed the death of Khamenei. Iran responded with missile strikes on Israeli territory and on US military f»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Intense Israeli Strikes Hit Iran and Lebanon as US Warns Bombardment Will ‘Surge Dramatically’

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea in its unrelenting campaign against the country’s fleet of warships. Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East at the end of a full week of bom»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran’s War Casts Shadow on Gaza’s Political Horizon

While attention is focused on the US-Israeli war against Iran, Gaza is facing increasingly complex conditions marked by a freeze in political efforts aimed at implementing the terms of a ceasefire reached in October last year. Hamas and other Palestinian factions had hoped to move more quickly to t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Gulf war, business continues

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Gulf News 4h

Britain signals 'possible' Iran strikes: What PM Starmer said, what UK media reported

In a significant move, the UK Ministry of Defence announced late on Thursday (March 5, 2026), the rapid deployment of four additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Qatar. This reinforcement aims to support defensive operations in the volatile Middle East, where conflicts involving Iran and coalition »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Sudan’s Burhan Warns Islamist Group Over Call to Fight with Iran

Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan warned that the military would confront an Islamist group wearing army uniforms after it called on fighters it described as “mujahideen” to join Iran if it faced a ground invasion by the United States or Israel. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bullion swings amid war tensions, strong dollar and shifting Fed rate outlook

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Friday morning after several days of volatile trading, though the metal remains below the record levels reached earlier this month amid global market uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.15 am on Friday, the price of 24-»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Gulyás: Only President Zelensky is to blame if oil deliveries don’t resume

At Thursday’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the current state of Hungary’s energy security and the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline. According to Minister Gulyás, the restart of crude oil deliveri»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Orbán: Europe is preparing for a war economy, Hungary must stay on a peace path

Speaking at the Macronomx Economic Year Opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a stark warning about the direction of Europe’s economy, arguing that while many economic forecasts assume a peaceful environment, the reality discussed among European leaders is very different. According t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi hotels and attractions operating normally, says DCT

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that all hotels, attractions and tourism experiences across the emirate are operating normally and continue to welcome visitors. In statements to the media, the department said tourism services across Abu Dhabi remain fully operational»»»

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Sputnik 5h

‘I Have to Be Involved in the Appointment’ — Trump Wants to Pick Iran’s Next Leader

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said he wants Iran's leadership to be completely removed and has several candidates for the role of "a good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything... We want them to have a good leader. We have some people who I think would do a good job," T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

US labour market firms as Fed rate-cut odds recede

Agencies U.S. private payrolls increased by the most in seven months in February, though data for the prior month was ​revised sharply lower, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment rose by ‌63,000 jobs last month, the largest gain since July 2025, after a downw»»»

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BNE 5h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 5h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 5h

India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice

India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»

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BNE 5h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 5h

Sri Lanka outshines regional powers as rescuer in war

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

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BNE 5h

India's Petronet LNG declares force majeure after QatarEnergy notice

India’s biggest LNG importer, Petronet LNG (NSE: PETRONET), has received a Force Majeure notice from QatarEnergy (QE), and as a result, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to companies that it supplies LNG to, the company said in a stock exchange filing on March 5. »»»

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