Lebanon: Security Forces Continue Crackdown on Individuals Carrying Unauthorized Arms
A judicial source said 23 people, including Hezbollah members and civilians, have been arrested so far following a government decision to ban military actions by the party. The arrests have been made across Lebanon after individual weapons, machine guns, and various types of military equipment were»»»
194 arrested for spreading rumours, filming security developments
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of 194 individuals of various nationalities for filming and circulating video clips, as well as publishing misleading information and rumours related to ongoing field developments. In a press release, the ministry said the arrests were c»»»
President al-Sharaa, King Abdullah II discuss escalation developments in region
Damascus, Mar.5 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa made on Thursday a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the latest escalation developments in the region and its repercussions on its security and stability. The two leaders stressed the im»»»
Trump Taps US Senator Mullin to Replace Noem as DHS chief
One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, a major staffing move that raises questions about the direction of the Republican president's immigration »»»
Qatar arrests 194 for spreading rumors and misleading content online
Doha: The Qatari Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department has arrested 194 individuals of various nationalities for producing and sharing misleading information and rumors related to recent developments, the Ministry of Interior said In a statement, the ministry said the arrests were carried »»»
Rain, thunderstorms expected Thursday night
TUNIS, March 5 (TAP) - The weather will be heavily cloudy on Thursday night, with scattered, temporary rain and thunderstorms expected across most regions, locally heavy in eastern areas and hail likely in limited places.Winds will blow from the...»»»
Kristi Noem out as homeland security chief: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was replacing Kristi Noem, head of the powerful Department of Homeland Security. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullen would take over from Noem at DHS on March 31. Related Topics:US-Israel-Iran war»»»
NielsenIQ: Despite challenges, Romania remained among top consumer growth countries in EU in 2025
NielsenIQ (NIQ) Romania has published its analysis of the State of the Nation in Retail for 2025, which shows continued growth in the value and volume of retail sales. Romanian consumers spent RON 139.8 billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and electro-IT products during the year, an increas»»»
Wolf Theiss advises Super Technologies on the acquisition of Maxbet
Wolf Theiss provided full-scope buy-side legal assistance, including legal due diligence on three Romanian companies of MaxBet Group and the negotiation of the share purchase agreement and related transactional documentation. The acquisition covers operations across large and small gaming and leisu»»»
US-Israeli Efforts to Degrade Iran's Missile Might Failed – Military Researcher
The intensity of Iranian missile attacks against the US and Israeli assets in the Middle East does not seem to abate, despite the United States’ claims to the contrary, Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, tells Sputnik. Despite losing a number of its»»»
Calculated escalation: Iran's high-risk strategy against the US and Israel
Iran's military posture in a widening conflict with Israel and the US suggests it is not fighting for victory in any conventional sense. It is fighting for survival, and survival on its own terms. The Islamic Republic's leaders and commanders have been preparing for this moment for years. They unde»»»
Islamic Resistance Israeli occupation barracks of Yaara with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 5 - 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 Israeli occupation barracks of Yaara with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 5 05-03-2026 20:42 PM Latest News Urgen»»»
After detecting a gathering of soldiers at the Israeli occupation site established after 2024 war, the Islamic Resistance targeted it with a guided missile, inflicting direct losses: Statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After detecting a gathering of soldiers at the Israeli occupation site established after 2024 war, the Islamic Resistance targeted it with »»»
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Bulgarian Veterinary Union Agree to Hold Regular Meetings for Coordination on Key Issues
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) and the Bulgarian Veterinary Union (BVU) have agreed to hold regular monthly coordination meetings on key issues in the sector as announced by the agency on Thursday. This was discussed at a meeting between the Executive Director of the BFSA, Dr. Angel Mavrov»»»
Following Security Council Meeting, Caretaker Cabinet Says Bulgaria Not Directly Threatened by Middle East Conflict, Evacuations Continue
The Security Council with the Council of Ministers held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The meeting, the second since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, was attended by representatives of the political forces in Parliament. Speaking at a news briefin»»»
Lagarde: ECB Has No Pre-set Response to Mideast Tensions
The European Central Bank has no pre-set stance as regards to geopolitical tensions from the conflict in the Middle East and will decide monetary policy on a "meeting-by-meeting" basis, President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. The ECB will take its decisions "in view of all the data that we c»»»
UAE tourism sector continues to welcome visitors
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has affirmed that the country’s tourism sector continues to welcome visitors and operate normally despite ongoing regional developments. In a statement, the ministry said the tourism sector across the UAE is continuing to function in line with directio»»»
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
The Israeli military has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to leave Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, as it steps up strikes targeting the Iran-backed armed group across Lebanon. "Save your lives, evacuate your homes immediately," the military's Arabic spokesperson wrote o»»»
Banca Transilvania, the strongest banking brand in Europe, with a value of over USD 1 billion
Banca Transilvania continues to be the strongest banking brand in Europe, with a brand value exceeding $1 billion, according to Brand Finance Banking 500 2026. The report shows that BT has a top brand score due to its high credibility, attractiveness, and high recommendation level. The analysis is »»»
Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently intercepting missile, drone attacks: Kuwait Army
Doha: Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks in the country’s airspace, according to the Kuwaiti General Staff of the Army. In a statement on X, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said that air defenses are responding to missile and drone attacks target»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Czech Republic
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Thursday from the President of the Czech Republic, HE Petr Pavel. During the call, HE the Czech President expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression, and condemned these»»»
Iran's barrage was supposed to wreak havoc in Mideast: Numbers show the real story
The war is changing fast. Iran's Islamic Revolutionaries threatened to sink the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group with its letal drones and missiles. Now, IRGC's entire naval fleet is no more (20 Iran ships sunk), and the regime's air force has been obliterated. And when one side owns the skies, whe»»»
Adolfo Laurenti, Visa: Romania enters this period with a more fragile consumer than European average
At the European level, Visa data point to a consumer in a state of relative stability: spending is no longer contracting sharply, but neither is it entering a phase of visible acceleration. Romania, however, follows a different trajectory. According to the Visa Spending Momentum Index, spending mom»»»
Western media all but blames Tehran for a strike that killed 168 Iranian schoolgirls
In Iran, under ongoing US-Israeli attacks, a mass funeral took place today for 168 Iranian schoolgirls aged 7-12, killed by an Israeli airstrike on February 28. The strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school in Minab, southern Iran, in broad daylight, when the children were at school. F»»»
EU unlikely to extend protection scheme for Ukrainians – envoy
The EU is unlikely to extend its temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian immigrants beyond its current expiry date, the bloc’s special envoy, Ylva Johansson, has indicated. Brussels activated the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) shortly after the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated »»»
Trump and Rubio out of step on reasons for Iran war
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have offered conflicting justifications for the American war with Iran, as the White House scrambles to contain a growing political firestorm over contradicting narratives about what necessitated the operation against Tehran. The Pentagon»»»
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
Savannah Guthrie, a host of NBC's Today programme, has visited the network's office in New York as she makes plans to return to the airwaves while the search for her missing mother continues. Guthrie's 84 year-old mother Nancy has been missing from her home in Arizona since 1 February, when authori»»»
Community Development Authority enhances engagement
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai is engaging with senior citizens and People of Determination to check on their well-being and reaffirm its support for them. The initiative reflects the authority’s human-centred approach, which prioritises close connection with the community, stre»»»
3 Brits arrested for spying for China released on bail - UPI.com
Three British men were released on bail after being arrested for allegedly spying for China. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Three British men arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spying for China have been released on bail, and the wife of one is being investigated »»»
Some 200 migrants reach Crete from Africa in a day
Around 200 migrants have reached the southern island of Crete in one day after making the dangerous sea crossing from northern Africa, authorities said Thursday. All are believed to have departed from eastern Libya, after paying smuggling gangs to be ferried to Europe. Together with the roughly 500»»»
Trump Renews Netanyahu Pardon Call, Saying Only Iran Should be Troubling Him
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called again on Israel's president to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a pardon for corruption charges, saying the premier should have nothing on his mind but the war with Iran. Trump, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said in an interview with Isr»»»
MoCI urges public to report 'unjustified price increases'
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has urged the public to report market violations to help maintain market stability and protect consumer rights. The ministry said reports can be made if people notice unjustified price increases, exploitation, or monopolistic practices, or s»»»
Suspect arrested in killing of 3 women in Utah
A suspect in the killing of three women in the US state of Utah has been taken into custody in neighbouring Colorado. Authorities received a call that two women's bodies had been discovered on a hiking trail in Wayne County on Wednesday. Investigators then found a third woman dead at a residence ne»»»
'Gaudy' - Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism
A vote on President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom has been postponed after a commission overseeing changes received more than 32,000 comments, mostly in opposition, from the public. They included accusations Trump is seeking a "gaudy, personalized palace", undertaking "personal vanit»»»
Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
Warning: this story contains details which some readers might find distressing Satellite imagery analysis reveals multiple strikes and burn marks around a school in southern Tehran, suggesting it was hit more than once, in an attack Iranian authorities say killed 168 people on Saturday. Verified »»»
Qatar Airways outlines how passengers can apply for complimentary 14-day flight date change
Doha: Qatar Airways shared on Thursday special assistance measures for passengers affected by recent travel disruptions, allowing eligible travelers to change their flight dates or request refunds. The airline said passengers holding confirmed bookings with travel dates between Feb. 28 and March 15»»»
Bahrain contains oil refinery blaze from Iranian missile strike
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that a fire sparked by an Iranian missile strike at Bahrain’s main oil refinery has been fully contained, authorities said. In a statement, Bahrain’s National Communication Centre said the blaze broke out at a unit of the Bapco Energies refinery on the i»»»
Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship
Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and a religious leader called for "Trump's blood," while Israel said it had begun a "large-scale" attack»»»
Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son 'unacceptable'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable. "Khamenei's son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy," Trump told»»»
Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son 'unacceptable'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable. "Khamenei's son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy," Trump told»»»
Argentine industrial groups break silence, call for respect from Milei - UPI.com
Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's main business organization»»»
Andonovski attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Digital Transformation Stefan Andonovski is on a working visit to Spain on Monday, where he is participating in Mobile World Congress (MWC26) in Barcelona, the world’s largest event bringing together policymakers on digitalization, representatives of telecom»»»
Libya supplied nearly a quarter of Italy’s total crude oil imports in 2025
Italy’s Nova news agency reported yesterday that Libya topped the list of oil suppliers to Italy in 2025, with total imports reaching 13,434,662 tons, equivalent to nearly a quarter of Italy’s total crude oil imports. The report said Libya surpassed several major exporting countries, including Gree»»»
Bahrain says Iran missile sparked fire at main oil refinery, now contained
Manama: An Iranian missile strike sparked a blaze at Bahrain's main state-owned oil refinery on Thursday, which was later contained, the Gulf country's communications centre said. "A fire broke out at a unit of the Bapco Energies refinery following an Iranian missile strike. The fire has been fully»»»
Jumblat at Druze emergency meeting: No to war of others on our land
An expanded extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly of the Druze Religious Council was held Thursday at the Druze Community Center in Beirut, at the invitation of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Akl Sami Abi al-Muna, and in the presence of former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat»»»
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
The US has asked Ukraine for help defending Gulf allies against Iranian drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Ukraine's partners had been reaching out and there had been "requests from the American side". The Pentagon declined to comment. Zelensky made clear Ukraine would help »»»
Minster of State for International Cooperation receives phone call from Sudan's TSC Advisor
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad received on Thursday a phone conversation from the Advisor to the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) for Organizational and Humanitarian Affairs in the Republic of Sudan, HE Al Sadig Is»»»
€500 million in investments planned to renew CTN’s fleet under 2026–2030 plan
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Representatives of the Tunisian Shipping Company (CTN) announced the launch of an investment programme as part of its development plan for the 2026–2030 period.The plan aims to strengthen the maritime fleet through the...»»»
Albania’s PM Edi Rama Condemns Iran’s Attack on Azerbaijan, Calls for International Isolation of Tehran
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly condemned what he described as an Iranian attack on Azerbaijani territory, calling the strike “a grave and unacceptable act of aggression.” In a public statement following reports of an attack targeting civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchiva»»»
Defence Minister visits military unit in Beja
TUNIS, March 5 (TAP) – Minister of National Defence Khaled Shili paid a visit on Wednesday evening to a military unit in Beja governorate, where he joined the troops for the iftar meal and reviewed working and living conditions across its various...»»»