France24 14m

Deadly US submarine strike sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 87 sailors and leaving dozens missing, officials said. The authorities said they had managed to rescue 32 people on board the IRIS Dena. At least 87 people are dead and dozens more still missing after a»»»

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France24 14m

First French repatriation flight lands in Paris from the Middle East

The French foreign minister said several repatriation flights for French ⁠nationals, around 400,000 of whom are in the region, were planned for March 4th. It has deployed consular teams at Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan to facilitate land exits so people can fly onward, and has put in place»»»

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France24 14m

Spain accuses US of "playing Russian roulette" with millions of lives in Iran

Spain's Prime Minister doubled down on his criticism of Washington on March 3rd, a day after Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country. That itself came in response to Spain's refusal to allow the use of military bases shared with the US in its territory for Washington's continu»»»

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France24 14m

Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

Spain hardened its stance towards Washington on Wednesday over the use of Spanish bases in operations against Iran, defying US President Donald Trump’s threats of trade reprisals and deepening the friction between the NATO allies. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez repeated his call of “no to the war,” i»»»

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France24 19m

Iran postpones three-day funeral rites for late Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran postponed the state funeral rites for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that were originally set to begin Wednesday evening, state TV said. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes. A senior Iranian official said Wednesday that Tehran would hold a»»»

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France24 34m

Spain's Sanchez defies Trump trade threat, compares Iran war to ‘Russian roulette’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulett»»»

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Naharnet 50m

Macron urges Netanyahu to avoid ground offensive in Lebanon

France's President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to "refrain from a ground offensive" in Lebanon in their first phone call since last summer. "I called on the Israeli prime minister to preserve Lebanon's territorial integrity and to refrain fr»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar rejects Iranian claims, affirms right to self-defence

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani rejected Iranian claims that recent missile attacks were not aimed at Qatar, saying the evidence on the ground showed otherwise. The PM affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Muraikhi, Romanian FM review impacts of military escalation on global security

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Oana Toiu on Wednesday. They discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global security and stab»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Cabinet lauds Qatar Armed Forces for countering Iranian attacks

QNA Doha The Cabinet has commended the decisive role of the Qatar Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in successfully countering successive waves of Iranian attacks that targeted several areas across the country. At its meeting on We»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PM, Japan’s FM discuss impacts of military escalation in region

Doha QNA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi. The call discussed the developments in military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»

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RT 2h

EU nation to terminate emergency Ukraine electricity scheme

Slovakia will terminate an emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine, state-owned energy operator SEPS has announced. The move comes amid the continuing row between Kiev and Bratislava over the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, which carried crude from Russia to Slovakia and Hungary. The pipeli»»»

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RT 3h

Spain rebukes Germany over solidarity snub

Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Foreign Minister Neynsky: No Immediate Danger to Bulgaria, but Indirect Threat Exists

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky stated in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Wednesday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria but an indirect threat exists. She said that the Defence Ministry is preparing an analysis of the risks to national security and, if necessary, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Agriculture Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Institutional Dialogue and Mutual Respect

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food remains committed to the principles of institutional dialogue, mutual respect between the branches of government and the normal functioning of the State administration, the Ministry said in an official position on Wednesday. The statement comes in connection wit»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Iran Missile, Risking War Expansion

Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion involving its bloc allies. Turkey - Iran's n»»»

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BBC 5h

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

A Russian LNG gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said. Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. Ukraine's SBU state securi»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives call from Romanian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a telephone call Wednesday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, HE Oana Toiu. The call discussed the developments in military escalation and their menacing consequences on regional and global»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

US Sinks Iranian Warship as Iran Warns of Widespread Destruction in the Middle East

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across th»»»

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Libya Herald 5h

Former Culture Minister declared yesterday that she does not accept her sacking by PM Aldabaiba – today she is prevented from entering the ministry

Following the appointment of Salem Al-Alem as Minister of Culture, the former incumbent, Mabrouka Tougui, revealed that she was prevented from entering to her former ministry’s headquarters this morning. Tougui videoed the incident and posted it on social media as she attempted to enter the buildin»»»

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RT 5h

Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war

The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Competition Protection Commission Recommends Urgent Measures to Ensure Fuel Market's Competitiveness and Stability

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and the stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East, the regulator’s press centre report»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iranian Govt Making Case for Demise with Indiscriminate Attacks, EU’s Kallas Says

Iran's government is making a strong case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking its neighbors, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday. "Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," ‌Kallas said. Türkiye ‌said earlier on ‌Wednesday that ⁠NATO air defenses de»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt explores integration of university hospitals into Universal Health Insurance system

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the country’s Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry. The ministry said the step is aimed at strengthening i»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Industry Minister reviews $480m expansion plans with Elaraby Group in New Quesna

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with representatives of Elaraby Group, led by CEO Mohamed El-Araby, to review the company’s current operations, future expansion plans, and the challenges facing its production activities. During the meeting, the group outlined »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt accelerates rehabilitation of Raml Tram to boost capacity, cut travel time

Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir toured Alexandria to review progress on the rehabilitation and modernisation of the historic Raml Tram, a flagship national project aimed at upgrading urban mobility and easing traffic congestion across the coastal city. The 13.2-kilometre line, comprising 24 st»»»

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UPI 5h

South America's Triple Frontier tightens security amid U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com

Members of the Argentinean Jewish community and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in 1994 against the Jewish Society facilities that caused 85 dead rally at the streets of Buenos Aires in August 2009. File Photo by Cezaro De Luca/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, March 4 (UPI) -- Authorities i»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Kurdish Forces Tighten Security on Iraq-Iran Border

Iraqi Kurds inspect the damage to their homes, after a drone attack struck their neighborhood in Erbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP) Iraq's national security advisor said on Wednesday that Kurdish forces have bolstered security along the Iranian border to prevent any infiltration or attacks»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean: Pentagon

Washington, United States: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo," Hegseth told a news conference. »»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israeli forces enter several Lebanese villages

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the U.N. peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khi»»»

Al Awsat 6h

Israel Initially Planned to Strike Iran in Mid-2026, Reveals Minister

Israel had initially planned to strike Iran in mid-2026, but developments inside the country and shifting regional dynamics brought the timetable forward to February, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "An operation was planned for the middle of the year with the same target set," Katz»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israeli Forces Enter Several Lebanese Villages after Evacuation Order

Israeli forces have advanced into a number of towns and villages in south Lebanon, a source from the UN peacekeeping force in the country, UNIFIL, told AFP on Wednesday. "Israeli forces are present today in several villages, including Kfar Kila, Houla, Kfar Shouba, Yaroun and Khiam," he said. Khiam»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Russia Will Honor All Energy Deals With Hungary – Putin

Russia has always fulfilled and is ready to fulfill all its obligations to Hungary regarding energy supplies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "And everything that depends on us – we have always fulfilled our obligations and, of course, we intend and are ready to continue doing so. Not everyt»»»

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BBC 6h

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US and Israeli bombardment continues

Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue intense strikes across the country. An official said there had been many requests from people wanting to attend the three-day event at a Tehran prayer compl»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Türkiye Summons Iran Envoy Over Missile Incident, Says Source

Türkiye on Wednesday summoned Iranian ambassador after a ballistic missile launched from Iran headed toward its airspace, a diplomatic source said. "The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry, and we conveyed our reaction and concerns over the incident," the source said. Türkiye sa»»»

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UPI 6h

Hegseth, Caine warn that U.S. is stepping up attacks in Iran - UPI.com

An interceptor missile fired by Israel strikes an incoming Iranian ballistic missile as seen through tree branches looking straight up, over Moshav Beit Zayit, just outside Jerusalem, on the fifth day of the USA-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UP»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar rejects Iranian claims, affirms right to self-defence under UN Charter

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently pursued dialogue and diplomacy, dealing in good faith with all parties, but will firmly confront any aggression that violates its sovereignty»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated that the Iranian »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Bulgarian Security Services Hold Emergency Meeting Following Iranian Missile Incident

Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry Wednesday hosted a high-level meeting of the country’s security services, in response to a recent ballistic missile launch by Iran toward Turkey that was intercepted by NATO air defence, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said. While Prime Minister Andrey Gurov is expecte»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Omani Counterpart

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has held a phone conversation with her Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, the Bulgarian Ministry’s press centre said on Wednesday. Neynsky expressed her deep solidarity with Oman and highlight»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid releases poem praising leadership of UAE President

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released a new poem written and recited by him, praising the leadership of President UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlighting his strength of c»»»

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RT 7h

Israel extends Lebanon incursion to strike Hezbollah 

Israeli forces have moved deeper into southern Lebanon and seized additional positions for the first time since the 2024 ceasefire with the aim of targeting Hezbollah. The move marks a broader expansion of Israel’s military campaign across the region. Israel carried out airstrikes on Lebanon in ret»»»

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RT 7h

CIA working to arm Kurds to attack Iran – media

The CIA is working on arming Kurdish forces hostile to the Iranian government to support the US-Israeli regime-change war against Tehran, CNN has reported. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called for a popular uprising after launching strikes against Iran»»»

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UPI 8h

Pedro Sanchez digs in over Iran after Trump threats to cut Spain off - UPI.com

"No to war" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stop trading with Spain over its refusal to support his miltary campaign against Iran or allow U.S. forces to fly missions out of two joint-Spanish-U.S. air bases. File photo by Borja Puig De »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Yes, Bulgaria Proposes Article 4 of NATO Treaty be Requested by Bulgaria and Romania

The Yes, Bulgaria political party proposed in a video published on Facebook on Wednesday that Bulgaria, together with Romania, request consultations under Article 4 of the NATO Treaty. The party's co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev specified that this does not mean military intervention, but Bulgaria and Roma»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Crisis Headquarters Set Up over Middle East Situation Is Operating around the Clock - Deputy Foreign Minister

Speaking at a news briefing here on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said that the Foreign Ministry’s crisis headquarters set up over the Middle East situation was operating around the clock. The crisis headquarters' news briefing addressed the escalation of the security situat»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Cabinet highlights Qatar Armed Forces’ readiness, security vigilance

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the decisive role of Qatar Armed Forces, under the leader»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Regional Development Minister Angelina Boneva Resigns for Health Reasons

The Caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Angelina Boneva, has submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Andrey Gurov due to health reasons, the Ministry said on Wednesday. Until a new minister is appointed, the ministerial functions will be performed by the current Deputy »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

PM Gurov in First Interview: Caretaker Government’s Mission Is to Unite All Citizens, Hold Fair Elections

The Formula of the caretaker government is to unite all citizens, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with journalist Konstantin Valkov, broadcast Wednesday morning. In what was his first interview, he took questions about the upcoming elections, the Middle East crisis, the U»»»

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UPI 8h

Yoo says N. Korean POWs on Russia swap list, urges action - UPI.com

Yoo Yong-won of the People Power Party speaks at the National Assembly Communication Center in Seoul on March 3 about the results of his visit to Ukraine related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo by Yonhap News Agency March 3 (Asia Today) -- Yoo Yong-won of the conservative People Power Party said M»»»

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