International land assets, new lever for development & investment under 2026 programme
Tunis, March 7 (TAP) – The Tunisian State is working to achieve a qualitative leap in the management and exploitation of its public land assets, transforming them from a mere land stock into a strategic tool to stimulate economic development and...»»»
Why did Iran's president apologise?
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»
One week of widening war: Leaders killed, nuclear sites hit — what we know so far
Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»
Israel Strikes Near Tyre in South Lebanon After Warnings
Israel's military on Saturday struck three buildings in the suburbs of the southern city of Tyre after ordering residents to flee, Lebanese state media said. AFP footage showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from buildings that Israel said Hezbollah was using. Lebanon's state-run National News »»»
Failed Israeli Commando Operation to Find Airman Remains Kills 41 in Lebanon
An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»
AUC students assemble 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need
Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»
Women, girls pay heavy price as conflict escalates in Lebanon: UNFPA
The lives of women and girls in Lebanon have been dramatically disrupted as violence escalates once again across the country. A recent wave of intensive airstrikes targeting Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley has forced 83,800 people from their homes since 2 March, including 970 pregnan»»»
Spain calls for de-escalation, return to diplomacy in Middle East: Ambassador
Sergio Román Carranza Förster, Spain’s ambassador to Egypt, stressed that Madrid firmly rejects military escalation in the Middle East and is calling for renewed diplomacy, while also highlighting the growing strategic partnership between Spain and Egypt. The ambassador said Spain opposes military »»»
Egypt expands dental services across 17 governorates
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens. Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel G»»»
Planning Minister orders reallocation of National Investment Bank, NI Capital investments
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has directed the reallocation of investment priorities for the National Investment Bank (NIB) and its investment arm NI Capital Holding, as part of efforts to enhance their role in supporting development and economic growth. Speaking duri»»»
Days After Iran Strikes, Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders to Form Anti-Cartel Coalition
US President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday to announce the formation of a military coalition against drug cartels, in line with an argument that he has been making throughout his second term in office. Trump has cited drug cartels as a primary reason for rampin»»»
Israel Says Targeted Tehran Airport in Wave of Overnight Strikes
Israel's military said on Saturday it had struck aircraft belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards at Tehran's Mehrabad airport, as part of a wave of strikes overnight on the city. "The Israeli Air Force... completed a broad wave of strikes across Tehran and on military infrastructure located at th»»»
Qatar’s private schools record 70% student attendance on distance learning platforms
Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student a»»»
Iranian Crisis Becomes Embarrassment for US Military That Can't Protect Anyone – MidEast Analyst
Prior to the arrival of the United States, the Persian Gulf was essentially the domain of the British Empire which ended up handing over its holdings to the US to ensure that the latter would be at the forefront of any major war in the region, Middle East affairs expert Mais Kurbanov tells Sputnik.»»»
UK enhances Middle East defences as US-led coalition tightens vs Iran
In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»
Parliament pays tribute to Sadok Belaïd following his death
Tunis, March 7 (TAP) – Tunisian constitutional law scholar Sadok Belaïd, a prominent academic and intellectual figure in Tunisia and across the Arab world, passed away on Saturday at the age of 87, the Assembly of People's Representatives...»»»
US Officially Recognizes Current Government of Venezuela - Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has officially recognized the current government of Venezuela, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. "I am pleased to say that this week, we have formally recognized the Venezuelan government. We have actually legally recognized them," Trump at the Shi»»»
US Bases in Middle East Fail to Secure Nations & Become Safety Risk - Expert
American bases in the Middle East are constantly facing various kinds of attacks and do not protect the countries on whose territory they are located that effectively, Turkish political scientist Umur Tugay Yucel tells Sputnik. "For a long time, the Gulf countries had unwavering trust in the Americ»»»
UAE ‘not an easy target’, President warns enemies not to misjudge its strength
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE would emerge stronger from the ongoing war and warned that the country should not be mistaken for weak, stressing that the UAE is “not an easy target”. Speaking during a televised interview while visiting injured vict»»»
Israel warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’. Over 200 killed and 300,000 displaced since Hezbollah joined the war – Ya Libnan
Share: By Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell People inspect the damage where Israel’s military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops overnight, in the town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/ Mohammad Yassine BEIRUT/TEL AVIV – Israel warned Lebanon of a “very heavy price»»»
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa announces retirement from California seat - UPI.com
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. Issa issued a»»»
Defense ministry announces armed forces intercepted missile attack
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack that targeted the State of Qatar. The announcement followed a national emergency alert on mobile phones that said the security level was elivated in the country.»»»
War in Iran testing Europe’s economy
According to Bloomberg, the next four weeks may determine whether Europe faces a serious economic crisis or only a temporary slowdown. US strikes on Iran, announced by President Donald Trump and expected to last about a month, have pushed energy prices higher and increased tension on global markets»»»
7R enters German real estate to build warehouses
Polish logistics developer 7R has entered the German market after signing a binding agreement for its first investment and forming a partnership with investor SMA to allocate EUR 200 mln to warehouse projects. The company plans to develop modern logistics properties in Germany’s major BIG 7 cities:»»»
New Center of Łódź entering decisive phase of development
New Centre of Łódź is entering a decisive phase of development, transforming a once degraded area into a modern mixed use district. The turning point was the construction of the underground Łódź Fabryczna railway station, which freed large space in the city centre and enabled creation of a new urba»»»
PLN 66.5 mln in subsidies from BGK going to Białystok for construction of 229 municipal apartments
The city of Białystok will receive PLN 66.5 mln in funding from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to build 229 municipal apartments and a garage building, Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski said. The project will be developed on Absolwentów Street, where the city has already constructed municipal housing in recen»»»
More and more real estate developers diversifying financing abroad
More developers operating in Poland are diversifying financing sources and increasingly seeking capital abroad. While bank loans remain available, they have become more selective and often require strict conditions such as strong project locations, experienced developers, pre leasing and ESG compli»»»
Signs of panic in energy and bond markets in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary
Polish government bonds experienced their biggest sell off since November 2022 as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered market panic. Investors fear that instability in the Persian Gulf, which supplies about one fifth of global energy resources, could push infl»»»
Auto Partner Groups revenue increased by 3% y/y to PLN 356.16 mln in February
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Polish companies struggling to get in on construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
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Sygnis estimates sales volume of 3D printers may reach 4,500 in ‘26
Sygnis expects 3D printer sales to reach about 4,500 units in 2026, driven mainly by a projected peak in deliveries to the education sector, CEO Andrzej Burgs said. Around 200 machines are expected from DAM projects, while several thousand could be supplied to schools, creating a significant increa»»»
EU NIS2 directive implemented into Polish law by president
Poland’s president signed an amendment to the National Cybersecurity System Act implementing the EU NIS2 directive, starting a preparation period for companies. The new rules will take effect one month after publication in the Journal of Laws and will require firms to assess whether they fall under»»»
Tax information requests surge 21.7%, call center answers 99.9% of inquiries
Tunis, March 7, 2026 (TAP) – Demand for remote tax information services in Tunisia has risen sharply. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) reported a 21.72% increase in calls received by its call center since the beginning of 2026, with a response...»»»
CIB signs MoU with OtroVato to boost domestic, cross-border trade
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OtroVato, a subsidiary of Orascom Investment Holding, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting exporters, buyers, suppliers and distributors through integrated trade and banking solutions, with a par»»»
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 »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Mayfadoun and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
Hezbollah Orders Israelis in Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya to Evacuate
Hezbollah issued an evacuation order to Israeli settlers in Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya in northern occupied territories. In two posters, Hezbollah Military Media addressed Israeli settlers to evacuate Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya as saying in Hebrew: “Evacuate… Head south.” Hezbollah issues evacuatio»»»
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»»»
Trump warns 'Iran will be hit very hard' Saturday - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump warned Saturday that "Iran will be hit very hard" in the wake of Iran's rejection of his call for "unconditional surrender." Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump warned Saturday morning that "Iran will be hit very hard" »»»
Russia Ready to Help Stop Bloodshed in Middle East - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to actively assist in finding ways to stop the bloodshed in the Middle East and reaching solutions based on a balance of interests, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday. "Russia is ready to actively assist in finding ways to immediately stop the bloodsh»»»
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cuts down crude oil production
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Ira»»»
Health Ministry Focused on Modernizing Psychiatric Care with Recovery Plan Funding
Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»
SDMK plans to impose restrictions on Umrah trips 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»»»
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
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Iranian Ministry of Education: 195 students and teachers martyred in US-Israeli aggression so far, 68 schools seriously damaged - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Man with two grenades had been pulled in 15 times since 2008
The 48-year-old man who threatened to blow himself up outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening has been arrested fifteen times since 2008, police said. According to police records, the suspect had previously been detained for drug possession and theft, authorities said. He was la»»»
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»»»
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»»»