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Saudia to partially resume services to and from Dubai on Saturday

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia announced it is partially resuming its operational activities to and from Dubai starting Saturday, March 7. Saudia, in an update, said it will be operating the following flights: Departure Flights -SV596 (Riyadh to Dubai) -SV588 (Je»»»

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UPI 8m

Cuba closes embassy in Ecuador after diplomats expelled - UPI.com

People hold Ecuadorian and Cuban flags during a demonstration outside the Cuban Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on Wednesday. The government of Ecuador declared Cuban Ambassador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff "persona non grata'" and ordered them to leave the country, while also withdrawing »»»

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UPI 8m

Global warming trend has accelerated for first time - UPI.com

The Earth has warmed faster since 2015 than it did between 1970 and 2015, an analysis shows. An analysis of global temperatures shows that the rate of warming has increased over the last 10 years. Figure courtesy of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research March 6 (UPI) -- Researchers have det»»»

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Sana 14m

Guterres warns Middle East conflict could spiral out of control

New York, March 6 (SANA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East risks spiraling out of control, urging all parties to halt the fighting and return to diplomacy. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Guterres condemned unlawful att»»»

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Sana 26m

Safe-haven assets draw global inflows amid rising Middle East risks

Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Global financial markets are witnessing a shift toward safer assets as investors reassess geopolitical risks following the escalation of military conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other since Feb. 28. Investment funds have begun red»»»

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Al Manar 28m

Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Attacks Israeli Occupation Forces, Settlers with Missiles and Drones 06-03-2026 21:08 PM The Islamic Resistance continue»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Protesters in Sofia Call for Peace, Demand Defence Minister’s Resignation

People protested in front of the Defence Ministry in Sofia on Friday demanding peace and insisting that Bulgaria should not be drawn into wars. The demonstration proceeded under the slogan “Today our sky, tomorrow our children. Say no to war over Bulgaria!” It was organized by the Bulgaria Can part»»»

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Ya Libnan 30m

France calls for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: Al-Jadeed TV reported that a French initiative was proposed overnight, leading to communication between Baabda Palace and Ain al-Tineh. The initiative reportedly includes a proposal for Hezbollah’s complete surrender in exchange for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The channel’s sources indicated tha»»»

UPI 32m

U.S. Customs and Border Protection argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds - UPI.com

Cargo shipping containers sit at Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, N.J., in April. Customs and Border Protection argued that it can't comply with a court order to refund illegal tariffs. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protec»»»

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Sana 38m

Oil prices surge to highest level in two years

Washington, March 6 (SANA) – Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, reaching their highest levels in two years amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose above $»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Qatar sends fifth identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories

New York: The State of Qatar has sent a fifth identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March HE Michael Waltz, regarding »»»

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Al Manar 40m

Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target Israeli occupation forces at the newly-established site in Markaba border town with a missile salvo: Sta»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 41m

Bulgaria Air to Bring Home Stranded Tourists with Charter Flight from Dubai

Bulgaria Air will operate a charter flight from Dubai to Sofia on Saturday, March 7, to bring home stranded Bulgarian tourists, the national carrier’s press office said on Friday. It said the flight is organized by the tour operators Bohemia and Abax and will use an Airbus A320 with a total of 180 »»»

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TAP 47m

Heavy clouds, thunderstorms forecast Friday night

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) – The sky will sometimes be heavily clouded with thunderstorm cells accompanied by scattered rain in the northern regions, while the rest of the country will see passing clouds, followed by local fog late Friday night.Winds will...»»»

Gulf News 47m

UAE, Philippines presidents discuss regional security concerns

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, during which they discussed the concerning situation in the region amid the ongoing military escalation. During the call, Pres»»»

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RT 53m

Hungary seizes millions in gold and cash linked to ‘Ukraine war mafia’

A Hungarian probe into money laundering has led to the detention of several Ukrainians who were transporting almost $100 million worth of cash and gold bars through the country in an operation the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has linked to a “Ukrainian war mafia.” The detention, a mov»»»

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UPI 56m

Lebanon's prime minister warns of 'humanitarian disaster' - UPI.com

Smoke and flames rise after an Israeli airstrike on Dahieh, a predominantly Shia Muslim suburb in the south of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 6 (UPI) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday of a "humanitarian disaster" after Israel ordered m»»»

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RT 1h

Cuba regime change ‘a question of time’ – Trump

Regime change in Cuba is “just a question of time,” US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island’s government and suggesting Washington could turn its focus on Havana, once the war on Iran ends. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump praised Secretary of State Mar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

MRF Leader Peevski to Refer Bulgaria's Ex-European Prosecutor’s Allegations to National Prosecution

MRF-New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said he will refer what he described as false allegations contained in a "fabricated alert" by former European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva to the ad hoc prosecutor and the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, and will send a copy to the European Public Prosecutor»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Election Authority Sets Terms of Media Coverage Funding for Parties’ Campaigns

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has set the terms of providing and using public funding for media coverage of the campaigns of parties and coalitions for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, the CEC press office said on Friday. The election authority decided that a party or a coalit»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria after liberation: Investment opportunities seen key to economic recovery

Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to position itself as an attractive destination for investment following liberation, as the government moves to rebuild the economy and encourage the return of local and foreign investors after years of economic isolation. Business figures say the country»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Permanent Presentative to UN partakes in GCC Ambassadors' meeting with President of 80th UN General Assembly

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in a meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the United Nations with the President of the 80th United Nations Gener»»»

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UPI 1h

Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins - UPI.com

Pall bearers carry the casket containing the body of the Rev. Jesse Jackson as it arrives for the public service at the House of Hope church in Chicago on Friday. The public service is for people to pay respects and honor Jackson. Jackson, a well known advocate for civil rights and for the poor, an»»»

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TAP 1h

Probe ordered over suspicious “Sumud Fleet” funds

Tunis, March 6, 2026 (TAP) –The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Economic and Financial Judicial Division in Tunis authorized an investigation into financial suspicious financial flows received by the managing committee of the “Sumud Fleet” in...»»»

Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 1h

No: 41, 6 March 2026, Regarding the Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)

The Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States, hosted by H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will be held in İstanbul on 7 March 2026.»»»

BBC 1h

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

FBI documents summarising interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against Donald Trump have been released as part of the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) trove of Epstein files. The release follows reports that the documents were missing from the DOJ's database, pr»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man with three grenades arrested outside Athens police HQ

Police arrested a man reportedly carrying three grenades outside Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening following a tense standoff that ended with a surprise operation by officers. The incident unfolded outside the GADA on Alexandras Venue, where the suspect allegedly threatened to det»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Kurdish Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Deny Attack Plans but Say They Would Join a US Invasion of Iran

Officials with one of the armed Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq told The Associated Press that they are not planning an imminent cross-border attack on Iran but would join a ground invasion if the US were to launch one. The comments appeared to be aimed at reassuring Iraqi K»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraq, Kurds Say Country Not a Launchpad Against Neighbors

The Iraqi government and the autonomous Kurdistan region said Friday that Iraq must not be a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries, following reports that militants might attempt to cross into Iran. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Kurdistan's regional president Nechirvan Ba»»»

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RT 1h

US behind strike on Iranian school – NYT

American forces were likely responsible for the bombing of an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab that left at least 168 children dead, as well as teachers and staff, the New York Times concluded in an analysis published on Thursday. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyeb»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Up to QR1,000,000 penalty for adjusting prices without prior approval: MoCI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued a stern warning regarding adjusting the prices of goods or services without prior official approval, saying that it was considered a legal violation and may result in a financial penalty reaching up to QR 1,000,000. The Ministry outli»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Zelensky Visits Frontline Donetsk Region in East Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the frontline region of Donetsk in east Ukraine, where his forces are fighting against a grinding Russian assault, he said Friday. The visit comes as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its frontline defenses. The Russian army recorded its slowest advance on t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Army Says Iran Using Cluster Munitions

Israel's military Friday said that Iran had launched cluster bombs "multiple times" since the start of the war that began with a US-Israeli attack on the country last week. "They (the Iranians) are using cluster munitions", military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said during a press br»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Merz Warns Against Iran State Collapse, Refugee Flows

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday the Middle East war must not lead to the collapse of the Iranian state, warning of the impact this would have on migration to Europe. "An endless war is not in our interest. The same applies to a collapse of Iranian statehood or proxy conflicts fought on»»»

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BBC 2h

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House's use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase "Make America Great Again". "We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for t»»»

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BBC 2h

Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause

Canada's minister for US-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, is in Washington on Friday for meetings with Trump administration officials — the first high-level talks between the two countries since negotiations broke down late last year. LeBlanc will be meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Gree»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE: Lulu Group to support orphans through Dh100m projects on Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s land

Abu Dhabi: Earlier this Ramadan, Lulu Group International Chairman Yusuff Ali MA made a personal donation of Dh150 million to the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative and now his group is doubling down on that commitment with a landmark Dh100 million commercial partnership. The End»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

In South Lebanon, a Few Villages Defy Israel’s Evacuation Orders

In the basement of a church in Alma al-Shaab, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, dozens of residents gathered amidst the sound of Israeli bombing, defying the Israeli army's order to flee. "It is our right to preserve and remain in our land," town mayor Shadi Sayah told AFP over the ph»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

UN Demands Swift Probe into Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

The United Nations on Friday demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they complied with international law. "Lebanon is becoming a key flashpoint," UN rights chief Volker Turk told reporters in Geneva. "I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities." L»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Cruise missile intercepted, destroyed east of Al Kharj Governorate: Saudi Ministry of Defense

Riyadh: A cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed east of Al-Kharj Governorate, southeast of the capital, Riyadh, said the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Maliki. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) without further details. Earlier »»»

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BBC 2h

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft's Xbox division has confirmed it's working on a new console, code-named Project Helix. The company said the "next-generation" device would "lead in performance" and play both Xbox and PC games, in a departure from its previous machines. Rumours have swirled for some time that the company »»»

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BBC 2h

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The number of jobs in the US economy fell last month, an unexpected contraction that has renewed questions about whether the labour market in the US might be starting to crack. Payrolls in the US dropped by 92,000 and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, according to the latest official figures»»»

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BBC 2h

Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

A Canadian backpacker died from drowning after she was attacked by dingoes on a popular Australian beach, a coroner has found. The body of Piper James, 19, was found in the early morning on 19 January surrounded by about ten dingoes on K'Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island), off the eastern coast»»»

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UPI 2h

Florida bar investigating Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases - UPI.com

Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump's enemies. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- Former Justice Department official Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her time tr»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Norway aid group says Israeli strikes have displaced 300,000 in Lebanon

Aid agency the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Friday that 300,000 people in Lebanon had been forced to flee after Israel launched a wave of evacuation orders and airstrikes. The aid agency also questioned the legality of the mass-evacuation orders Israel had issued there. The orders cover hun»»»

TAP 2h

Tunisian embassy in Doha announces repatriation procedures via Saudi Arabia

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) – The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Doha has informed all Tunisian nationals arriving in Qatar for family visits or tourism and wishing to return to Tunisia via flights departing from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that...»»»

Kathimerini 2h

Man threatens to detonate explosives outside Athens police headquarters

Police launched a security operation outside the Athens Police Headquarters (GADA) on Friday evening after a man threatened to detonate explosives he claimed to be carrying. Authorities said the individual made the threat outside the headquarters on Alexandras Avenue, prompting police to cordon off»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Court orders seizure of Tempe crash photos and videos from forensic experts

A Larissa court has ordered the immediate seizure of photos and videos taken by two forensic experts at the scene of the deadly Tempe train collision, after it emerged that the material had never been handed to judicial authorities. The request, submitted by lawyers supporting the prosecution, was »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says Only Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Can End War

President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest US-Israeli strikes of the spiraling, week-long conflict. Now in its seventh day, the war has embroiled nations beyond the region, upe»»»

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UPI 2h

Report: Mexican food aid to Cuba sold for dollars in government stores - UPI.com

People line up to shop at a state-owned store in Havana in September 2025, before widespread food shortages started. File Photo by ERnesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- A television report in Mexico said food products sent as humanitarian aid to Cuba are being sold in stores instead of reaching »»»

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