Bulgarian News Agency 3m

Media Review: March 4

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS Former Bulgarian deputy defence minister Rumen Kanchev described the situation in the Middle East as a “regional conflict” in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio on Wednesday. “America has concentrated colossal power in the area,” Kanchev said. He quoted statements in Wash»»»

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Naharnet 12m

Israel strikes hotel in Hazmieh, buildings in Aramoun, Saadiyat and Baalbek

Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and residential complex in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said Wednesday, as Israel announced broad strikes in response to Hezbollah missile and drone launches. Lebanese state media said the Israeli attacks targeted a building in Baalbek, in Lebanon's east f»»»

Gulf News 13m

UAE FNC condemns Iranian attacks, calls them grave violation of sovereignty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) has strongly condemned and denounced the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The FNC described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of states, a serious»»»

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Gulf News 13m

We stand with UAE: Residents affirm safety, normalcy amid Middle East conflict

Dubai: For people in the UAE, including locals, residents, expatriates, and tourists, life in the country remains “business as usual” as they feel reassured in the government and military’s effectiveness to lead and protect. Gulf News has gathered the voices of residents as they remain firm that th»»»

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24 News Agency 18m

Kyrgyzstan to establish system for early detection of biological threats - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted a draft resolution «On Approving the Procedure for the Prevention and Control of Biological Threats» for public discussion. The document was developed to implement the Law «On Biological Safety in the Kyrgyz Republic,» adopted in January 2025. Th»»»

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Business-review 18m

Equans sets up IT hub in Romania, appoints Irina Ciucioi-Badea as Director

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group and a global leader in energy and services, has announced the opening of a new IT Hub in Romania, a strategic step aimed at supporting the company’s operations and strengthening its international digital capabilities. As part of the initiative, the company»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Chinese shipping giant Cosco halts services to and from Gulf

Beijing: Chinese shipping giant Cosco, which operates one of the world's biggest oil tanker fleets, announced it was suspending services to and from Gulf countries from Wednesday, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait. The state-owned, Shanghai-based firm is amo»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Israel Orders Evacuation of Swathe of South Lebanon as Katz Authorizes Military to Advance

The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a swathe of southern Lebanon on Wednesday, telling residents to move north of the Litani River on a third day of full-blown hostilities with Hezbollah. While Israel has already warned residents to leave dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, ⁠Wednesda»»»

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Novinite 20m

Bulgaria Completes Euro Transition Period, Euro Circulation Fully Secured

Bulgaria has effectively completed the transition period for adopting the euro, though formal legal adoption remains pending. Euro banknotes are now fully integrated into circulation, with the process secured and well-organized. According to Vladimir Ivanov, head of the Euro Mechanism and chairman »»»

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Gulf News 28m

Flights cancelled and rerouting for days: Residents fly back to the UAE because Dubai is home

Dubai: When the Gulf airspace was disrupted and flights began cancelling one after another, many residents found themselves stuck abroad, far from the city they had built their lives in. For some, that meant days of uncertainty, rerouting through multiple countries, and scrambling for any flight th»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Qatar says Iran strikes across Gulf have crossed ‘all red lines’

Dubai: Iran’s expanding missile and drone campaign across the Gulf is testing the patience of Arab states, with Qatar warning that “all red lines have already been crossed” as Tehran’s retaliation against US-Israeli strikes begins spilling across the region. Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Saudi Arabia condemns blatant Iranian aggression, warns Iran attacks will not go unanswered

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned it reserves the “full right” to respond to blatant Iranian aggression after a series of drone and missile strikes targeted Riyadh and the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The warning came during a late-night Cabinet meeting on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Mini»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Bulgarian Authorities Revise Assessment of Situation, Emergency Meeting of Security Council to Be Held

Caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said Wednesday that the latest developments in the Middle East call for a re-assessment of the situation by Bulgaria and an emergency meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers. "The events of this morning fundamentally change our asses»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Children Must Not Be ‘Collateral Damage’ in Middle East War, Urge UN Experts

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child insisted Wednesday that children must be protected during the war in the Middle East, highlighting an alleged air strike on an Iranian school. Iran has blamed Israel and the United States for the strike on the school in the Iranian city of Minab on the fi»»»

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Business-review 38m

Romanian deep tech company Qognifly launches autonomous drone countermeasure system

Qognifly, a Romanian deep-tech company specializing in autonomous counter-drone systems (C-UAS), has announced the public launch and entry into a new consolidation phase for Drone Wall, an integrated detection, tracking, and interception architecture developed by Romanian engineers and validated in»»»

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Gulf News 39m

From rivals to co-builders: Why the Philippines needs a shared national vision

Manila: The Philippines does not lack leaders. It lacks alignment. In a nation of 7,641 islands — fragmented by geography, up to 187 languages, history and politics — no single party, alliance, or strongman can carry the weight of national transformation alone. Also In This Package Philippine passp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Coalition Files for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections

The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition has filed documents with the Central Election Commission to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Applicants are required to submit a list containing the names, personal identification numbers and handwritten sign»»»

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Al Awsat 47m

Oil Prices Up 1% as Iran Crisis Disrupts Middle East Supply

Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday as US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump suggested the US Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose 91 cents, or 1.1%, to $82.31 a barrel »»»

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Gulf News 52m

Visa update in UAE: What VFS just announced

Dubai: Visa services are slowly resuming at the Dubai centre of VFS Global, but only for some countries. VFS Global said it has restarted partial operations amid ongoing regional disruptions. Some applicants can submit fresh visa applications. However, all countries are returning passports to appli»»»

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Gulf News 52m

ADCB restores retail mobile banking app after 48-hour disruption

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) today confirmed that its retail mobile banking application has been successfully restored. The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

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Gulf News 52m

United and unshaken: How the UAE stands together in the face of blatant Iranian aggression

Dubai: In moments of crisis, the true character of a nation reveals itself not only in the strength of its defences, but in the steadiness of its people. As the United Arab Emirates confronts what officials have described as blatant Iranian aggression, the country’s response has not been defined by»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Prime Minister, Japanese Foreign Minister discuss regional developments

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call today from HE Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. During the call, the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

First 360 Kyrgyzstanis to be evacuated from UAE on March 5 - | 24.KG

The first 360 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently staying in the United Arab Emirates will be evacuated by two repatriation flights via Oman on the night of March 5 and the morning of the same day. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev made the announcement at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Acco»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Defence Minister Authorized Passage and Stay of Allied Forces and Equipment

Заповедите са издадени на основание на Закона за преминаването през и пребиваването на територията на Република България на съюзнически и чужди въоръжени сили. The caretaker Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, has informed the National Assembly of orders he issued authorizing the passage through»»»

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Al Awsat 60m

Discussions With Board of Peace ‘On Hold’ Due to Iran War, Indonesia Says

Indonesia's foreign minister ‌said talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace," of which the Southeast Asian nation is a key troop-contributing member, were on hold due to the Middle East war. The US and Israeli air war against Iran has killed scores of civilians, thrown global air t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ASEAN ready to extend aid to Southeast Asians if crisis deepens

Dubai: As the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines has noted that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, particularly its impact on millions of Southeast Asians living and working across the Gulf. Officials have mentioned that assis»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Borislav Bankov Appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth

Borislav Bankov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. Bankov is an established expert in innovation and international security. Since 2022, he has headed a NATO test centre for dual-use technologies at the GATE Institute at S»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'

US President Donald Trump has said the country's navy will protect ships in the Middle East "if necessary" in a bid to stop the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. A fifth of the world's oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway wedged between Iran a»»»

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BBC 1h

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday. The Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Defense Ministry Authorizes Allied Forces’ Transit and Presence on National Territory

Parliament Speaker Raya Nazaryan announced that Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has informed the National Assembly of his decision to authorize the transit through Bulgarian airspace and the temporary presence of allied and foreign military forces on the country’s territory. The notificati»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah announces new operations against Israeli targets in occupied territories: Military Media’s statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah announces new operations against Israeli targets in occupied territories: Military Media’s statements 04-03-2026 12:08 PM Latest »»»

Gulf News 1h

Canada PM: Israel-US strikes on Iran ‘inconsistent with international law’

Sydney: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that US-Israeli strikes on Iran had been “inconsistent with international law”, calling for a rapid de-escalation of the conflict. Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to chan»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanon: Martyrs, Injuries as Israeli Enemy Targets Residential Areas

The Israeli enemy on Wednesday has proceeded its brutal attacks across Lebanon, leaving martyrs and injuries as it targeted residential areas on the third day of aggression. Israeli warships targeted a building in Aramoun, some 20 kms south of Beirut, local media reported. FOOTAGE CAPTURES DEVASTAT»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russia Blames Ukrainian Drones for Attack on LNG Ship in Mediterranean

Russia's transport ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian naval drones of attacking a Russian liquefied natural gas carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, which caught fire in the Mediterranean a day earlier. If confirmed, it would ⁠be the first ⁠time that Ukraine has attacked a Russian LNG carrier. The Sec»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, Japanese foreign minister discuss latest developments in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani hasreceived a phone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussio»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Mojtaba Khamenei, Seen as Possible Next Supreme Leader, Has Survived Attacks on Iran, Sources Say

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in which his father Ali Khamenei was killed, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Mojtaba is seen by the ‌establishment as ‌a possible successor to his ‌father, ⁠the sources said. A ⁠mi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US Department of State orders non-emergency staff to leave Pakistan, Cyprus

Washington: The US Department of State announced Wednesday that it has ordered non-emergency embassy and consulate staff and their families to leave Pakistan and Cyprus, amid growing security concerns resulting from regional developments. The US Embassy in Pakistan explained that the State Departme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh safe in Dubai, shows video recording in Dubai: 'All chill here'

Dubai: Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has reassured fans globally that he is safe and continuing to work and 'chill' in Dubai amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He posted a series of images on his stories to underline how resilient and normal his current life in Dubai remains amid escal»»»

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Business-review 1h

Romania joins the governance core of Europe’s first business angels network for defence technologies

The Defence Angels European Network (DAEN), the first pan-European Business Angels network dedicated to investments in defence and security technologies, has launched its operations in Brussels, bringing together investors from 16 countries. Romania is part of the initiative’s governing structure, »»»

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RT 1h

Trump to cut all trade with Spain over military base ban

The US will suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the US permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, President Donald Trump has announced. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Trump’s “unjustified and dangerous” intervention against Iran. Speaking »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: Latest developments in Middle East war

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had "complete control" of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day. Here are the latest developments: - More Israeli strikes in Tehran - The Isra»»»

BBC 1h

Five takeaways from Texas primaries, as march to US midterms gets going

The march to the US midterm elections, which will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency, is officially under way. Voters in a handful of states headed to the polls on Tuesday to pick the Democratic and Republican candidates for the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Marty Supreme in UAE: Release date and details

Dubai: For months, cinema lovers in the UAE have been buzzing about Marty Supreme the critically acclaimed sports drama starring Timothée Chalamet that became one of the most talked-about films of the last year. Directed by Josh Safdie and released globally on December 25, 2025, the film finally ma»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘No to war,’ Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez tells Trump

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit back on Wednesday at US President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Madrid’s refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. “The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war,” he said in a televised address, a day »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Dubai: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed his father as the country’s next supreme leader, according to Iranian officials familiar with internal deliberations cited by The New York Times. Senior clerics in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoI advises parents to stay calm during emergencies 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has advised parents and guardians to be conscious of their actions and remain calm during emergency situations. In a statement shared on social media, the MoI said that behaviour of parents in emergencies directly affects their children’s sense of safety »»»

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Business-review 1h

Making cold visible: How Mediascope redefined thermo communication for Coors

Mediascope, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading trade-marketing and retail innovation agencies, has developed the Coors Thermo Regional Retail Toolkit, a comprehensive retail communication ecosystem designed to unlock the full power of one of the beer industry’s most iconic assets: the Cold»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

TISP Calls for Resignation of Caretaker Agriculture Minister, Cites Moral and Political Concerns

There Is Such a People (TISP) called from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday for the immediate resignation of the caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food, Ivan Hristanov, as well as members of his team. In a declaration read by MP Stanislav Balabanov, TISP presented the reasons for its deman»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

A Son of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Is a Possible Candidate to Replace His Father as War Rages

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country's next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war last week and despite the fact he's has never been elected or appointed»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

France Says Planning G7 Finance Meeting on Middle East

France is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis, with central bankers also in attendance, the country's Economy and Finance Minister, Roland Lescure, said on Wednesday. "I have spoken with various counterparts, in particular Scott Bessent, who is the US Treasury Secre»»»

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