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 »»»

Washington, March 5 (SANA) The United States said Wednesday that its war with Iran has “only just begun,” as the conflict expanded with new military strikes, regional attacks and rising casualties, according to a report by U.S. public broadcaster PBS. U.S. officials say American forces have struck »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri chairs meeting for Amal Movement’s Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc in Ain Al-Tineh 05-03-2026 12»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria HE Christian Stocker. During the call, the two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation »»»

Dacia has officially announced the name of its new crossover model: Striker – following the brand’s established “-ER” naming convention, joining Duster, Jogger and Bigster in the Dacia family. The model’s full design reveal is scheduled for 10 March. “Derived from the universal expression “to make »»»

Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov commented on Nova TV that the recent rise in fuel prices in Bulgaria is modest, with gasoline and diesel increasing by just three cents, reflecting crude oil quotations. He described this as a normal adjustment, noting that unless there is a military escalatio»»»

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. »»»

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.  »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup has liberated the village of Yarovaya in the the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Zapad battlegroup liberated the Yarovaya settlement of the Donetsk People's R»»»

Today in the afternoon, the company “Fly Dubai” will operate a flight from Dubai to Sarajevo with citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bojan Đokić, ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), told BHRT. The flight is scheduled for 15:45. 156 citizens of Bosnia and Herzego»»»

Dubai: Dubai's flagship carrier, Emirates, has confirmed it is operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice following the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's compl»»»

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 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»»»

Before the Security Council meeting at the Council of Ministers, GERB leader Boyko Borissov stressed the gravity of the current international situation, emphasizing that the war in Ukraine represents a far greater threat to Bulgaria than the unfolding conflict in the Middle East. Borissov announced»»»

Dubai: Bahrain’s armed forces said on Thursday that the kingdom’s air defence systems had destroyed 75 missiles and 123 drones since the start of what it described as Iranian attacks targeting the country. Also Read: UAE intercepts 3 ballistic missiles and over 120 dronesIn a statement, the Bahrain»»»

On March 5, the Kyrgyz Republic, represented by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE), jointly with UN Women, held the 6th annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality trading opening ceremony. The event, held under the slogan «Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,» brought together representativ»»»

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 »»»

Auchan Retail România has expanded its ATAC network with the opening of the first Super Discount supermarket format, the tenth ATAC store nationwide and the second in Bucharest, located in the Drumul Taberei neighbourhood. ATAC Super Discount, at 23C Str. Brașov – opposite Drumul Taberei Park and t»»»

British defense minister John Healey said on Thursday that the friendship ‌between ‌his country and ‌Cyprus ⁠remained strong in the ⁠face of Iranian threats. Healey said in ⁠a post ‌on X ‌that he ‌met ‌with his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas, earlier ‌on Thursday and discussed how ⁠Britain ⁠wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H. E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call, this Thursday afternoon, from UK Secretary of State for Defense, H. E. John Healy. During the call, the two sides reviewed latest regional develo»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its strongest condemnation of the attempt to target the fraternal Republic of Turkiye with a ballistic missile and an airport in the Republic of Azerbaijan with Iranian drones, considering these hostile acts a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of t»»»

Crowdlending platform Fagura, founded in Moldova by entrepreneur Tudor Darie, has attracted an EUR 1.5 million investment round from the Bravva Angels business angel community, according to a statement from Bravva Angels. The round includes venture capital fund u.ventures – founded by the Western N»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Sebastian Ebel, the CEO of TUI Group, laid emphasis on the competitiveness of the Tunisia destination as it provides high quality services compared to fees charged. Ebel was speaking as he met Wednesday with the Tunisian...»»»

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'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»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said an American submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. He said the ship was sunk by a torpedo on Tuesday and died a "quiet death". He did not name the vessel. His announcement came after Sri Lanka said its navy had responded to a distress call »»»

Hezbollah targeted Thursday Israeli bases in the Galilee Panhandle and in the Kfarshouba Heights, as Israel struck several villages in south Lebanon including Toul, Maarakeh, Touline, Zawtar and Loueizeh. The Iran-backed group said it targeted military bases in the Galilee Panhandle with a salvo of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian army says shot down Israeli Hermes drone in Kermanshah, western Iran 05-03-2026 12:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occupation»»»

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Dubai: Qatar Airways said Thursday that flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, and that they will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities Also Read: UAE flights update M»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday announced a new advisory for Indians in the UAE. In view of the prevailing situation in the UAE and the region, all Indian nationals currently in the UAE are advised to continue to remain vigilant, calm, adhere to the safety guidelines of the U»»»

Officers from the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan have suppressed an attempt to illegally import gold jewelry from countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. The press service of the State Tax Service reported. According to the agency, the violation was discovered at the Osh International Airport. T»»»

On Thursday, the MPs of There Is Such a People (TISP) called on President Iliana Iotova to demand the resignation of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev. Yordanov said Iotova should prove she was worthy of the office she is holding and dismiss Dechev. The declaration, read by TISP Floor Leader »»»

Bulgarian tour operators and travel agencies have expressed serious concern about what they describe as a lack of coordination, transparency and timely institutional response to the crisis following the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East on February 28, the Bulgarian Association of Travel A»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov held a working meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union Member States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, as well as with the head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria, the Government Information Service reported on Thursday. During»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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»»»