Iran Crisis Could Disrupt Supply of Key Chipmaking Materials, South Korea Warns
The US-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on Thursday, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day. South Korea's chip industry, which supplies around two-thirds of global memory chips, is »»»
Yellow alert issued for all governorates amid forecast weather disturbance (INM)
Tunis, March 5 (TAP)- A yellow alert was issued for all governorates given expected adverse climate events, the National Institute of Meterology (INM)'s updated vigilance map showed. A level of caution is required amid hazardous weather...»»»
Media Review: March 5
OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»
First-half results for FY 2025/26 show strong financial performance –Ministry
The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign curren»»»
China repatriations of N. Koreans may be crimes against humanity, report says - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Forced repatriation of North Korean escapees in China may constitute crimes against humanity, a new report by the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights, or NKDB, said Thursday. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, March 5 (UPI) -- A South Korea-based human rights orga»»»
S. Korea imposes travel ban on Iran amid rising Middle East conflict - UPI.com
South Korea imposed a travel ban on all of Iran amid rising security concerns, its foreign ministry said Thursday. In this image, an Iranian flag stands amid the destruction in Enghelab Square following Wednesday's attacks by the United States and Israel on Tehran. Photo by Nahal Farzaneh/UPI | Lic»»»
UAE's EDGE Group partners with Ecuador to enhance border security systems
EDGE Group has signed a Letter of Intent with Ecuador’s Ministry of National Defence to support the development of the country’s border protection systems. Also Read: Presidents of UAE and Ecuador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperationThe agreement was highlighted during the official visit of »»»
US tests Minuteman III ‘doomsday’ missile amid Iran war — What is it?
Dubai: The United States has test-fired an unarmed LGM 30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile — often dubbed the “doomsday missile” — during a week of escalating conflict with Iran, though officials insist the launch was part of a long-planned routine test. The missile was launched on»»»
Hungary’s 4iG unit in North Macedonia and Ericsson sign €100mn deal to build standalone 5G network
Hungary’s 4iG Group subsidiary One Macedonia Telecommunications has signed a four-year agreement with Ericsson to build a greenfield 5G Standalone (SA) network in North Macedonia, as part of a €100mn investment programme, Hungarian telco said on March 4. »»»
Moldova introduces state of alert for its import-dependent energy sector
The government of Moldova declared a 60-day state of alert for the national energy sector on March 4 to address risks to prices and supply generated by the Middle East conflict, compounded by regional vulnerabilities, a government statement said. »»»
Cluj-Napoca continues to lead regional office markets – Fortim study
Among Romania’s regional office markets, companies leased the largest amount of space in Cluj-Napoca, which accounted for approximately 43% of the total office space contracted outside the capital, according to full-year 2025 data from a study conducted by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the B»»»
Former Minister: NATO Systems Protect Bulgaria, But Iran Missiles Pose Real Danger
Former Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev has warned that Iran possesses a wide range of missiles, some of which are capable of reaching Bulgarian territory, highlighting a potential security risk. Speaking to Nova TV, Tagarev emphasized that more information is needed to fully assess the thr»»»
Presentation in Ottawa of an Archaeological Discovery in Molise, Italy, Related to the Medieval History of the Bulgarians in Italy in VII-VIII A.D.
On March 1, 2026 after the Bulgarian flag-raising ceremony in Ottawa on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, a presentation was made at the Italian Cultural Center in Ottawa related to the long-term work of the Italian archaeologist Dr. Valeria Ceglia, concerning a medieval archaeological »»»
Satellite images show Iranian navy and nuclear sites hit by US-Israeli strikes
A wave of US and Israeli strikes has destroyed or damaged at least 11 Iranian naval vessels since Saturday, new satellite images reviewed by BBC Verify show, with missile bases and nuclear sites also hit by attacks. Images of the southern Konarak naval base and the Bandar Abbas facility, which sits»»»
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Iran's military has said it has targeted the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in northern Iraq, stepping up strikes on Kurdish regions in both Iran and Iraq. In a statement quoted by Iranian state media, the military said it attacked "Kurdish groups opposed to the revolution in Iraqi Kurdista»»»
Somali Parliament Approves Constitution Change to Extend President's Term, Delay Election
Somalia's parliament voted to change its constitution and extend the term in office for lawmakers and the president, the president and the parliament's speaker said, pushing back planned elections by a year. Somalia has endured conflict and clan battles with no strong central government since the »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
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. »»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
VIDEO: Iran hits Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan with Shahed drones
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iran carried out drone attacks on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on March 5, with one drone hitting the terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport and another landing near a school in Shakarabad village, injuring two civilians, APA report»»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
IDF expands ground invasion into Lebanon
Israeli troops are operating in the Shebaa Farms area of southern Lebanon near the Syrian border, as the IDF issued another evacuation warning to all Lebanese residents south of the Litani River. The March 5 warning follow»»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
Iran’s war with Israel and the United States risks spilling over into Africa, security analysts warn, with the Yemeni Houthi movement and other actors aligned with Tehran potentially targeting Emirati, Israeli or US interests in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea corridor, and beyond. »»»
IDF expands ground invasion into Lebanon
Israeli troops are operating in the Shebaa Farms area of southern Lebanon near the Syrian border, as the IDF issued another evacuation warning to all Lebanese residents south of the Litani River. The March 5 warning follow»»»
VIDEO: Iran hits Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan with Shahed drones
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iran carried out drone attacks on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on March 5, with one drone hitting the terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport and another landing near a school in Shakarabad village, injuring two civilians, APA report»»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
ISKP restaurant bombing in Kabul raises China, Uyghur, Taliban questions
A recent attack by Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) on a Chinese restaurant in what was supposedly a secure district of the Afghan capital Kabul has dealt a significant image blow to the Taliban regime, in the process undermining its claims that it can guarantee the safety of foreign natio»»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»