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,»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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:»»»
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»»»
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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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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Ministry of Awqaf urges Muslims to intensify worship in last 10 days of Ramadan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) called on Muslims to make the most of the last ten days of Ramadan through increased prayer, Qur'an recitation, supplication, seeking forgiveness, charity, and maintaining family ties, following the Sunnah of the Prophet, who would»»»
Message of solidarity with Qatar from Parliamentary Assembly of Francophonie
DOHA: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate HE Amelia L»»»
Rama Inspects Stabilized Road Section on Librazhd–Prrenjas Axis
Edi Rama inspected on Saturday the provisional road built along the Librazhd–Prrenjas Road, which authorities say has now been stabilized and reopened to normal traffic. The Albanian prime minister was joined by the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, during the vi»»»
Israeli Army Says Lebanon’s Nabi Sheet Airborne Failed to Retrieve Ron Arad Remains
Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday that the airborne in the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Sheet failed to retrieve the remains of missing Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad. “The operation was conducted as part of ongoing activity in Lebanon after a rare operational opportunity” emerge»»»
Awqaf Ministry designates 202 mosques for Ramadan Itikaf
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has designated 202 mosques nationwide for the observance of Itikaf during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the Ministry urged those who wish to observe this religious practice to make sure that they l»»»
US-Iran war: aviation industry hits turbulence
The effects of the war unfolding between the United States, Israel, and Iran have found their way to the global aviation industry. Within hours of the first bombs, airspace closed, key Arab Gulf airports suspended operations, flights were cancelled, passengers were stranded, airline share prices fe»»»
Weather update: Rains expected in parts of UAE on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a chance of light rainfall in some western, coastal and island areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshenin»»»
Berisha Criticizes Government Reshuffle, Calls on Citizens to Unite Against Rama
Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, held a live conversation with citizens on social media where he commented on the recent changes within the Albanian government. During the discussion with the media, Saturday, Berisha addressed the transfer of responsibilities in the Mini»»»
Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Iran will continue to defend itself if the "aggression from the American and Israeli side continues", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told the BBC. While on Saturday Iran's president apologised to its Gulf neighbours and promised to stop attacks, Seyed Ali Mousavi told Sunday with Laura Kuenss»»»
Shop responsibly, avoid excessive stockpiling, urges Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has released a set of guidelines for responsible shopping, urging the community to avoid excessive stockpiling. In a social media announcement, the Ministry confirmed the continued availability of goods and products across various retail o»»»
Awqaf ministry designates 202 mosques for Ramadan Itikaf
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has identified 202 mosques nationwide for the observance of Itikaf during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the ministry urged those who wish to observe this religious practice to make sure that they learn It»»»
Awqaf ministry urges Muslims to intensify worship in last ten days of Ramadan
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs(Awqaf) has called on Muslims to make the most of the last ten days of Ramadan through increased prayer, Qur'an recitation, supplication, seeking forgiveness, charity, and maintaining family ties, following the Sunnah of the Prophet, who would dev»»»
Syrian OMRAN Company receives clinker shipments from Egypt to support cement production
Damascus, Mar. 7 (SANA) The General Company for Cement and Building Materials Industry and Marketing (OMRAN) received shipments of clinker, the raw material for cement production before grinding, from the Egyptian company Cisco on Saturday. The delivery follows a memorandum of understanding signed »»»
Industrial production drops 6.6 percent in January: statistics
Skopje, 6 March 2026 (MIA) - Industrial production in January decreased by 6.6 percent compared to the same month in 2025, said the State Statistical Office on Friday. Industrial production in section Mining and quarrying increased by 2.5%, in section Manufacturing it decreased by 8.0%, while in se»»»
SalamAir suspends flights to multiple destinations
Dubai: SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of flights to multiple destinations due to airspace closures caused by ongoing regional developments. The airline said the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority. Flights to and from Iraq, Lebanon, and Iran will be suspended until»»»
US Regime Change Attempt in Iran is Just a Business Venture – MidEast Pundit
Regardless of what the United States might demand or desire, it cannot affect elections of ayatollahs or of the supreme leader of Iran, Arab East expert Alexander Kuznetsov tells Sputnik. The supreme leader, he explains, is elected by the Assembly of Experts comprised of about 80 Iranian top cleric»»»
UN coordinator for Lebanon calls for talks with Israel
The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon on Saturday urged Lebanon and Israel to enter talks to negotiate an end to hostilities after the outbreak of a renewed Israel-Hezbollah war. "As bad as things are today, they are set to get even worse," Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said. "Talks betwe»»»
UN coordinator for Lebanon calls for talks with Israel
The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon on Saturday urged Lebanon and Israel to enter talks to negotiate an end to hostilities after the outbreak of a renewed Israel-Hezbollah war. "As bad as things are today, they are set to get even worse," Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said. "Talks betwe»»»
Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave 07-03-2026 15:06 PM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses a ceremony»»»
Trump: ‘unconditional surrender’ only can end US-Israeli war on Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»
Limited Air Arabia flights now operating from UAE
Dubai: Air Arabia has announced that it has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, starting Saturday, 7 March. Passengers are advised to check the current flight schedule on the airline’s Travel Update page before making any travel plans. Customers whose flights were previously ca»»»