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fromwww.aljazeera.com
35 minutes ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
35 minutes ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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#cuba-us-tensions
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fromwww.theguardian.com
34 minutes ago

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack

Cuba charged six US-based defendants with terrorism after a speedboat shootout with the coast guard killed four people, with the accused allegedly attempting to destabilize the government with weapons.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Cuba charges 6 with terrorism over speedboat shootout

Cuba charged six Cuban nationals with terrorism after intercepting a US-flagged speedboat carrying weapons; four were killed and six wounded in a coast guard shootout, with survivors facing potential death penalty convictions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
34 minutes ago

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack

Cuba charged six US-based defendants with terrorism after a speedboat shootout with the coast guard killed four people, with the accused allegedly attempting to destabilize the government with weapons.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Cuba charges 6 with terrorism over speedboat shootout

Cuba charged six Cuban nationals with terrorism after intercepting a US-flagged speedboat carrying weapons; four were killed and six wounded in a coast guard shootout, with survivors facing potential death penalty convictions.
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fromwww.dw.com
52 minutes ago

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Escalating Iran conflict revives dangerous sectarian divisions in Iraq, with Shiites viewing Iranian weakness as existential threat and Sunnis seeing opportunity to reduce Iranian influence.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago

U.S., Ecuadorian forces target "narco-terrorists" in Ecuador military operations

The U.S. military has conducted over 40 strikes against drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific in six months, with joint operations expanding in Ecuador and regional allies targeting narco-terrorism.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

South Korea's stock market in meltdown amid US-Iran war

The benchmark KOSPI index plummeted as much as 12.2 percent on Wednesday, eclipsing the 12.02 percent single-day plunge triggered by the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US and the 9.44 percent drop seen at the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 hours ago

US, Israel Vow No Letup And 'A Lot Of Hurt' As Campaign Against Iran Intensifies

The US and Israel launched massive military operations against Iran, with over 50,000 US troops and 200 fighter aircraft participating in Operation Epic Fury, destroying Iranian naval vessels and nearly 2,000 targets in four days.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut

US and Israel conduct sustained military operations against Iran and Lebanon, with Iranian counterstrikes disrupting Middle Eastern oil flows and causing significant casualties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

My grandfather narrowly avoided death under the Iranian regime. But I am not celebrating Trump's illegal war | Anonymous

Military escalation between foreign powers and Iran threatens civilian lives despite legitimate grievances against the Iranian regime's historical brutality.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

U.S. Expands Drug Boat Bombing With Military Op Against Terrorist' Group In Ecuador

The United States conducted a joint military operation with Ecuador against a terrorist organization, expanding Trump's anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in over 100 casualties through 44 strikes since September.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight

The UK government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat to help British nationals leave the Middle East amid regional attacks and flight disruptions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Nepal amid political instability, opposing scheduled elections and appealing to royalists nostalgic for the abolished monarchy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The Iran war has sparked travel chaos. How will flights be rerouted and can other airports meet the surge in demand?

Middle East airlines face complex recovery operations after major airport closures, with Dubai and Doha handling over 149 million passengers annually, requiring weeks to restore normal operations unlike typical weather disruptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

China's Two Sessions: what are the meetings and why do they matter?

China's Two Sessions convene annually to ratify legislation, personnel changes, and budgets through the NPC and CPPCC, with this year focusing on the 15th five-year plan for 2026-2030 emphasizing domestic demand and cutting-edge technology development.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Iran war: Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Trump is engaging with multiple Kurdish leaders in Iraq to discuss potential military support against Iran, with the CIA reportedly working to arm Kurdish forces in the region.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking

US and Ecuadorean forces launched joint military operations to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, with details classified for operational security.
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Charter flight to evacuate Irish citizens from Middle East 'within days'; Britain, France and Greece send air-defence forces to Cyprus base

Irish diplomatic staff in Tehran were temporarily relocated to Dublin in late January, with the Embassy operating from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade offices while consular services continue for Irish citizens in Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago
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Benign transition or bloody civil war: what next for Iran after the bombing?

US and Israeli attacks on Iran aim to destroy nuclear and missile capabilities and the IRGC, with regime change as an ultimate objective to enable popular uprising against the clerical government.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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As bombing continues, Israel's war aim in Iran becomes clear: Regime change

Israel pursues Iranian regime change through military strikes and direct appeals to the Iranian people, though it may not prioritize ensuring a smooth transition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Benign transition or bloody civil war: what next for Iran after the bombing?

US and Israeli attacks on Iran aim to destroy nuclear and missile capabilities and the IRGC, with regime change as an ultimate objective to enable popular uprising against the clerical government.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

As bombing continues, Israel's war aim in Iran becomes clear: Regime change

Israel pursues Iranian regime change through military strikes and direct appeals to the Iranian people, though it may not prioritize ensuring a smooth transition.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Worst-case scenario': Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Trump expressed concern about Iran's post-Khamenei leadership, fearing a successor equally hostile to US interests, while dismissing certain opposition figures as viable alternatives.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Iran rejects immediate negotiations despite US military escalation and Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, instead preparing for prolonged conflict and deterrence operations.
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fromBusiness Insider
14 hours ago

Trump in phone call: Iran is 'running out of launchers'

Trump stated Iran is running out of missile launchers and expects continued attacks for a limited time, while expressing openness to engaging with a reconfigured Iranian government.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
17 hours ago

Trump Says 'Too Late' For Talk As US, Israeli Continue Strikes And Iran Fires Back

Trump rejected Iranian peace talks after US-Israeli military operations degraded Iran's military capabilities, while diplomatic efforts stalled amid escalating airstrikes across the Middle East.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates

Over 21,300 flights cancelled across major Gulf airports for four days due to US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and disrupting global air travel corridors.
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fromThe Washington Post
13 hours ago

State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

The U.S. State Department closed embassies in Kuwait, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia following military escalation with Iran, leaving American citizens with severely limited evacuation options.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

You Don't Have to Patronize Me': Retired General Gets Testy With Fox's Will Cain, Later Apologizes

The U.S. and Israel conducted extensive bombing of Iran, killing dozens of officials and hundreds of civilians, with the Trump administration providing conflicting justifications for the military campaign.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US claims destroyed IRGC command centre, more Israel attacks on Tehran

US and Israeli forces destroyed Iranian military infrastructure including air defense systems, command facilities, and missile sites over four days while Iran retaliated regionally, with the conflict expected to extend beyond initial projections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

US airstrikes on Iran killed over 800 people and targeted key government institutions including the Assembly of Experts, destabilizing Iran's leadership succession and government function during an existential conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Trump administration has still not settled on reasons for going to war with Iran

The Trump administration's claims of an imminent Iranian threat were contradicted within hours when Secretary of State Rubio revealed Israel was planning to strike first, exposing that the military action was driven by Israeli interests rather than direct US security threats.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

US airstrikes on Iran killed over 800 people and targeted key government institutions including the Assembly of Experts, destabilizing Iran's leadership succession and government function during an existential conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Trump administration has still not settled on reasons for going to war with Iran

The Trump administration's claims of an imminent Iranian threat were contradicted within hours when Secretary of State Rubio revealed Israel was planning to strike first, exposing that the military action was driven by Israeli interests rather than direct US security threats.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for open war

Israel deployed additional troops into southern Lebanon and ordered evacuations from over 80 villages as Hezbollah declared readiness for open war, following escalating rocket and airstrike exchanges.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
16 hours ago

Iran bombs infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, opening a direct front with the Gulf countries

Iran escalated regional attacks beyond military targets to include energy facilities and civilian infrastructure in Gulf countries, while Hezbollah's entry into the conflict expanded the geographic scope of Middle East violence.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Trump says Iran war could last weeks; 22,000 Irish in war-stricken Gulf region with no evacuation plans in place

Ireland has no evacuation plans for approximately 22,000 citizens in the Middle East due to closed airspace and suspended airline operations, with focus on securing commercial flights as routes reopen.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US-Israel war on Iran live updates: Netanyahu says war will take some time'; IDF issues evacuation warnings in Lebanon

Indian airlines resume limited commercial flights to Middle East destinations to evacuate stranded passengers amid regional conflict, while Iran and US conduct military operations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries

The US State Department urged Americans to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel due to escalating US-Israeli strikes against Iran and serious safety risks.
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from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Stock Market Live March 3, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Down Big on Iran War Fears

Major stock indices decline sharply amid escalating Middle East tensions, with oil rising on Iranian conflict fears and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions threatening economic stability.
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fromThe Mercury News
15 hours ago

Bay Area couple stuck in Israel after attack on Iran

A Santa Rosa couple visiting Israel for their granddaughter's birth became stranded when regional airports closed following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran and subsequent Middle Eastern retaliation.
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from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Stock Market Live March 3, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Down Big on Iran War Fears

Major stock indices decline sharply amid escalating Middle East tensions, with oil rising on Iranian conflict fears and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions threatening economic stability.
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fromThe Mercury News
15 hours ago

Bay Area couple stuck in Israel after attack on Iran

A Santa Rosa couple visiting Israel for their granddaughter's birth became stranded when regional airports closed following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran and subsequent Middle Eastern retaliation.
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fromAxios
7 hours ago

Exclusive: The Trump-Netanyahu call that changed the Middle East

Trump and Netanyahu coordinated an opportunity strike against Ayatollah Khamenei based on confirmed intelligence about his location, with diplomatic efforts having failed.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US sanctions Rwandan army and top officials for supporting M23 in DRC

The United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and four top officials for supporting the M23 rebel group operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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fromAxios
15 hours ago

UAE considers striking Iranian missile sites as regional war spreads

The UAE has endured approximately 800 Iranian projectiles despite not participating in the war, prompting consideration of active defensive measures and potential military retaliation.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

What Anti-Regime Iranians Can't Agree On

Nearly 800 Iranians, six American service members, and at least ten Israelis have been killed since U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began, with Iran's supreme leader eliminated and uncertainty about post-conflict plans.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran

Gaza's border crossings remain closed, creating a humanitarian crisis as the population depends entirely on aid delivery and medical evacuations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Is Iran expanding attacks to target energy and civilian sites in the Gulf?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military assets across multiple Gulf countries, with Gulf states reporting attacks on civilian infrastructure including hotels, airports, and energy facilities alongside military targets.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?

US interceptor missile stockpiles could become critically depleted within weeks if military operations against Iran continue beyond 10 days, despite Trump's claims of unlimited supplies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

The UK government is chartering a flight from Oman to evacuate vulnerable British nationals amid Iranian strikes and airspace closures in the Middle East.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

People are gripped by huge fear': defiance and hope on the streets of Tehran

Tehran residents experience fear and uncertainty amid American and Israeli airstrikes, with many evacuating to countryside while security forces increase presence and internet blackouts complicate information access.
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fromBusiness Insider
14 hours ago

They moved to Dubai in pursuit of the expat dream. They're not giving it up so easily.

Despite recent Middle East tensions from US-Israel strikes on Iran, expats in Dubai remain committed to staying, citing career opportunities, safety measures, and improved quality of life.
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