France24 2m

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 15m

‘Dhurandhar 2’ trailer release sparks confusion; makers may drop new poster today

Dubai: There appears to be considerable confusion around the promotional rollout of Dhurandhar 2, with conflicting reports circulating online about when the trailer might arrive. While some earlier reports suggested the trailer of the spy thriller would drop ahead of Holi today, there has been no o»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Qatar Airways flights operation remain suspended, affected passengers to be contacted directly

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. In a statement on X, the airline added that furt»»»

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Kathimerini 28m

French student, 15, dies after fall from Athens hotel

A 15-year-old French student died Thursday night after falling from the third floor of a hotel near Omonia Square in central Athens. According to initial reports, the teenager was visiting the Greek capital on a school trip with his classmates. For reasons that remain unclear, he fell from the thir»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Landmark Buildings Across Bulgaria to Be Lit Up in Blue and Green in Support of Lymphedema Patients

Landmark buildings across the country will be illuminated in blue and green in support of patients suffering from lymphedema, the Bulgarian Lymphedema Association said on Friday. The initiative is part of the campaign organized by the Lights of Hope patient organization and is an appeal to the Stat»»»

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Gulf News 31m

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 39m

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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The Peninsula 41m

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar intercepts drone targeting Al-Udeid Air Base 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Amiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base. Stay tuned for more live updates 9:01am Doha Time Drones shot down in Jordan Air defences have shot down several drones in the Jordanian city of Ir»»»

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Gulf News 43m

New rule: Refuse headphones? United Airlines may boot you from flights

United Airlines will now remove passengers from flights who refuse to use headphones while listening to audio on personal devices. The airline’s updated policy could even lead to a permanent ban for repeat offenders. According to the Washington Post, the new rule was added to United’s contract of c»»»

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Gulf News 43m

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 43m

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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Gulf News 46m

Ramadan 2026: How a Hindu expat in Dubai marked 23 years of fasting

Dubai: Meet Satheesh Kumar, a Dubai resident since 2002. Although he adheres to Hinduism, Kumar has been observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years while living in the UAE. For him, Ramadan is a time to be one with the community in sharing and living out good deeds. H»»»

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Al Awsat 52m

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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Sputnik 55m

LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 7

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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 1h

Warning on gender equality

Prominent economists and social commentators warn that Poland is failing to address gender inequality in business and public life, urging authorities to introduce long-delayed reforms. In an open letter, Henryka Bochniarz, founder and former head of the Lewiatan Confederation, philosopher Magdalena»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Nuclear project gains partner

Bechtel, the general contractor for Poland’s first nuclear power plant and part of the US-based Bechtel–Westinghouse consortium, has signed a contract with Polish construction firm Doraco to support the next phases of geological and geotechnical research for the project. The agreement was announced»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Flynas opens Dubai–Riyadh route

Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas will launch flights between Dubai and Riyadh on March 6, creating new travel options for passengers heading to Poland, according to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Riyadh. The airline, which operates from Riyadh and serves 69 destinations across 32 countries, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Warsaw launches security hub

Warsaw has launched Civil Security Hub Poland, the first civil security center of its kind in Europe, designed to support crisis management with satellite and drone data. The hub will assist emergency services and public administration in responding more quickly to threats such as floods, fires and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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 1h

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 1h

Cancelled UAE flights? How to manage refunds and rebook on major airlines

UAE airlines are gradually resuming operations following recent regional disruptions. Limited flights are operating across Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai. Passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed bookings and to regularly check airline websites or apps for updates. A»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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 1h

Retail sales up 3.5 percent

In January 2026, the volume of retail trade was 3.0% higher according to raw data, or 3.5% higher in calendar adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 1.2% in specialized and non-special»»»

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BBC 1h

Passengers describe "surreal" scramble to board first government flight out of Middle East

British nationals who landed in the UK on the first government-arranged flight out of the Middle East since the widespread conflict began six day ago have shared tales of how they scrambled across national borders to get on the plane. The flight, originally scheduled to leave Oman's capital Muscat »»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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BNE 1h

Japan confirms two nationals detained in Iran

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

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BNE 1h

Japan confirms two nationals detained in Iran

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

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BNE 1h

Japan confirms two nationals detained in Iran

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates NBD waives ATM fees across UAE and GCC until March 31

Dubai: Emirates NBD has waived a range of banking fees for customers across the UAE and the wider Gulf, making cash and card services easier to access during a period of heightened regional uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank informed customers in an »»»

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Sputnik 2h

‘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 2h

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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Qatar Tribune 2h

Atletico survive Barca scare to reach del Rey final

Agencies Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but came up short as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4-3 defeat on aggregate, reports BBC.com. Two goals from Marc Bernal, either side of a Raphinha penalty, gave the home side hope o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Iranian attack flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, confirms PM

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday received phone calls from Federal Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Min»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Araby 2 strengthens Ramadan lineup with exclusive standout dramas

Tribune News Network Doha Al Araby 2 continues to present its distinctive lineup of Ramadan series. This season, the channel presents a carefully curated lineup that underscores its commitment to high-calibre storytelling—blending artistic boldness with meaningful human narratives. The programming »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QRCS provides emergency shelter for Sudan flood victims

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 te»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QC delivers Ramadan food baskets in Morocco, Tunisia

Tribune News Network Doha Despite exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) continues, with the support of benevolent donors and Qatari embassies, to implement its Ramadan projects around the world as part of its campaign ‘Good Starts With You’. Thousands of Ramadan food baskets have been distr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

HOPE Qatar launches e-learning forstudents following MoEHE directives

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities has launched a fully online programme for its students with intellectual and physical disabilities, in accordance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). In response to the curren»»»

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BBC 2h

Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide

Texas Republican congressman Tony Gonzales has dropped his re-election bid after admitting an affair, which he had previously denied, with a staff member who died by suicide. The decision comes after the most senior members of his party in Congress released a statement calling for him to end his ca»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Bessent Confirms 30-Day Waiver for India to Buy Russian Oil

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has temporarily allowed India to purchase oil from Russia stored on tankers at sea, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed. "To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow In»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Strike on School in Iran Believed to Be Part of Attack on IRGC Base - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A strike on a school in the southern Iranian city of Minab that killed dozens of children was apparently part of a US attack on a nearby naval base, The New York Times newspaper reported, citing its own analysis based on satellite imagery, social media posts, and verified video f»»»

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France24 2h

Trump urges Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum

Trump touted the U.S. ​military actions in Iran on Thursday, saying they were ‌destroying Tehran's missile and drone capability and that "their navy is gone - 24 ships in three days," as ‌he called on Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape ​a better country. "We also urge Iranian diplom»»»

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BNE 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

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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