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Syria Deploys Troops to Lebanon Border
Worldindex-hrn1-bih6h ago2 sources

Syria Deploys Troops to Lebanon Border

Syria is reportedly deploying thousands of soldiers and rocket units to its border with Lebanon to enhance control, combat smuggling, and block Hezbollah amidst the regional conflict.

Mamamoo’s Moonbyul to drop solo single
CultureKorea Herald10h ago

Mamamoo’s Moonbyul to drop solo single

Moonbyul of Mamamoo will release a third single, “Rev,” on March 25, her agency RBW Entertainment announced Wednesday. The single comes about four months after her last solo effort, the digital single “S.O.S,” which was followed by her solo concert tour in Asia, “Museum: village of eternal glow.” She kicked it off in Seoul in November and visited five cities in the region: Singapore, Macao, Kaohsiung, Tokyo and Taipei, concluding it in Hong Kong in February. In June, Mamamoo will release a full-

Hong Kong inflation risks grow as war in Middle East escalates, experts warn
BusinessSCMP12h ago

Hong Kong inflation risks grow as war in Middle East escalates, experts warn

Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices are expected to push up energy bills and dining costs, according to experts. Analysts said the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and subsequent retaliation across the region, were also likely to slow the pace of US interest rate cuts and curb the rise in Hong Kong housing prices. As military operations in the Middle East entered their fourth day,...

No prospect of diplomacy
WorldNYTorfYahoo12h ago3 sources

No prospect of diplomacy

The war in Iran has not lost intensity since the attack by the USA and Israel and Iran's subsequent counter-attacks.

Area colleges set to compete in postseason hoops tournaments
SportYahoo13h ago

Area colleges set to compete in postseason hoops tournaments

The brackets for the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and NJCAA Region 20 basketball tournaments were released over the weekend. In the MEC men's bracket, Frostburg State is the No. 7 seed at 14-14 overall and 10-10 in conference play. The Bobcats face No. 10 West Virginia State (8-20, 4-16 MEC) in the first round on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets feature Cam Wilkes, a third-team All-American at ...

Morning news brief
WorldNYTNPRThe Independent2h ago3 sources

Morning news brief

Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks, Trump claims Iran would have struck first if U.S. had not acted, results are in for several U.S. Senate primaries ahead of the midterms.

Romania summons Iranian ambassador over ITS STRIKES
Worldin-cyprus4h ago

Romania summons Iranian ambassador over ITS STRIKES

Romania’s Foreign Ministry said late on Tuesday it summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest against Tehran’s strikes on Middle Eastern countries and Cyprus, underlining their impact on regional security and maritime safety. “Romania firmly appeals for the urgent de-escalation of tensions and protection of civilians,” it said in a statement. “The Romanian side conveyed its deep […]

European Leaders Struggle for Unified Voice on Iran
WorldBBCiefimeridarudaw6h ago3 sources

European Leaders Struggle for Unified Voice on Iran

European leaders are finding it difficult to present a united front regarding Iran and the rapidly unfolding developments in the Middle East, with the BBC explaining the reasons behind this challenge.

Fire in Grafarholt, Iceland
Worldruvmorgunbladid6h ago2 sources

Fire in Grafarholt, Iceland

No one was injured in a large fire that broke out on the ground floor of an apartment building in Grafarholt, Iceland, prompting a full response from the capital region's fire department.

Trump’s no-win war
PoliticsDawn8h ago

Trump’s no-win war

AMERICA’S self-styled ‘peace president’ has unleashed a brutal war against a country that poses no direct threat to his own. The conflict marks Donald Trump’s second military venture in less than six months, cementing his place among America’s war presidents. The joint US-Israel aggression against Iran has come as no surprise. For weeks, Washington had been deploying massive naval fleets to the region even as it publicly engaged Tehran in nuclear negotiations. It marked the largest US militar...

‘Do we have to wait until someone gets hurt?’: Hongkongers stuck in Dubai face travel chaos
WorldSCMPvg10h ago2 sources

‘Do we have to wait until someone gets hurt?’: Hongkongers stuck in Dubai face travel chaos

Some Hong Kong residents stranded in the Middle East amid the US-Israeli attack on Iran have voiced frustration over repeated flight cancellations, rising hotel costs and dwindling phone data as they navigate rapidly changing emergency policies. As of Tuesday, at least 585 stranded Hong Kong residents had filed inquiries, including requests for information about itineraries and flight schedules, according to the Immigration Department. Four have since left the region. Data from aviation...

Kenya, packaging fair opens with 31 Italian companies
BusinessANSA51m ago

Kenya, packaging fair opens with 31 Italian companies

(ANSA) - NAIROBI, 04 MAR - The Italian ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, inaugurated the Italian Pavilion at the Propak East Africa 2026 trade fair in Nairobi, the main regional event dedicated to the packaging and food processing sector. The fair attracts around 150 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors every year and is one of East Africa's leading showcases for the packaging, food processing, labeling, printing, and converting sectors. For this edition, the Italian Pavilion, organized by t...

2027: Presidency still open, constitution doesn’t recognise zoning — Dele Momodu replies Fintiri
Politicsvanguard-ng57m ago

2027: Presidency still open, constitution doesn’t recognise zoning — Dele Momodu replies Fintiri

“On the issue of North–South rotation, those who have nothing better to say focus on that. The Constitution of Nigeria is supreme, and it does not mention zoning. And even if you want to talk about whether zoning has been fair to a particular region in the South or in the North, you will see that Nigeria has been fair to the South (since 1999),” Momodu said. The post 2027: Presidency still open, constitution doesn’t recognise zoning — Dele Momodu replies Fintiri appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tourism board hails Nicosia’s rise on European cultural map
Culturecyprus-mail2h ago

Tourism board hails Nicosia’s rise on European cultural map

Nicosia has been ranked second among the top 20 destinations in Europe for 2026 by the European Best Destinations organisation, after receiving 109,214 votes from international travellers worldwide. According to a statement issued by the Nicosia Regional Tourism Board (Etap), the distinction emerged through a global online vote involving more than 1.3 million participants, who […]

India sets up control room, issues helpline number amid Middle East crisis
World4h ago

India sets up control room, issues helpline number amid Middle East crisis

Amid escalating West Asia tensions, India's Ministry of External Affairs has established a special control room to assist its citizens residing in the region. The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and remains in contact with regional governments and international partners to ensure the safety of nearly one crore Indians living there.

US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport
WorldTimes of India5h ago

US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias vowing to continue their action

Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups
Businesscyprus-mail7h ago

Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday said that there are currently 19 ships under the Cypriot flag operating in the Persian Gulf, adding that both the vessels and their crews remain safe. In a statement, the ministry said it has been closely monitoring developments in the region “from the very beginning” and remains in contact with […]

Why Central Asia, Not Washington, Must Drive Critical Minerals Cooperation
Worldastana-times8h ago

Why Central Asia, Not Washington, Must Drive Critical Minerals Cooperation

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Foreign ministers and senior officials from more than 50 countries convened on Feb.4 in Washington for the United States’ inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan were among the delegations present – symbolically significant for a region that has spent the last decade signalling “multi-vector” foreign policy while operating under structural constraints. Washington’s message was… The ...

Russia-Ukraine War: Day 1470 Updates
Worldrzeczpospolita8h ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Day 1470 Updates

On day 1470 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked Volgograd and its region, with Russia allegedly losing a helicopter while repelling the assault.

Syria sends thousands of troops to Lebanon
WorldKorea Herald9h ago

Syria sends thousands of troops to Lebanon

Syria's Defense Minsitry said it reinforced its border with Lebanon, and eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said this included rocket units and thousands of troops as conflict spread in the ‌region…

The Kristin Storm, GDP, and the Broken Window Fallacy
Businessobservador12h ago

The Kristin Storm, GDP, and the Broken Window Fallacy

A Portuguese article discusses the economic impact of 'Storm Kristin,' arguing that money spent on repairing destruction in affected regions is diverted from other activities that could otherwise generate wealth for the economy.

Iran crisis: PM Modi talks to leaders of Qatar, Oman, Kuwait
WorldTimes of India14h ago

Iran crisis: PM Modi talks to leaders of Qatar, Oman, Kuwait

Prime Minister Modi engaged with leaders of Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, condemning Iranian attacks and reaffirming India's commitment to regional peace. These discussions, completing talks with all GCC nations, highlighted India's focus on protecting its diaspora and ensuring stability. Modi stressed dialogue and diplomacy for restoring harmony and thanked leaders for their support to the Indian community.