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Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply
Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East.The US-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend and wider war across the Middle East have hampered oil supplies from the resource-rich region and sent global prices rocketing.
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Israel orders evacuation of swathe of south Lebanon
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 4 () - 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 Iran-backed Hezbollah. While Israel has already warned residents to leave dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, Wednesday's evacuation order was the broadest yet.
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment case moves forward
A Philippine congressional committee agreed overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a potential vote that could decide her political future.The daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who in February announced a 2028 presidential bid, was impeached last year, only for the Supreme Court to toss the case out over procedural issues.
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Russia says France's plan to expand its nuclear arsenal is destabilising
MOSCOW, March 4 () - Russia said on Wednesday that France's plan to expand its nuclear arsenal was a highly destabilising move that posed a potential threat to Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan on Monday, saying other European countries would also be able to take part in French nuclear exercises.
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A first repatriation flight brings stranded French citizens home as war in Iran disrupts travel
French authorities booked about 100 seats onboard for vulnerable people on a priority list, the minister responsible for French Nationals Abroad, Eleonore Caroit, said. The plane departed from Muscat, Oman and made a stop in Cairo, Egypt, before touching down at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening conflict. A second flight carrying French citizens, who were based in Israel and managed to cross the border with Egypt, should arrive in France later Wednesday, Caroit said.
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WorldDrone attacks Iranian Kurdish opposition group's HQ in Iraq's Kurdistan, security sources say
March 4 (Reuters) - A drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in the town of Dekala in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Wednesday, wounding two
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Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: Latest developments in Middle East war
Iran claimed "complete control" of the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Israel's military hit Iran with fresh strikes and marched into Lebanon on the Middle East war's fifth day.- Guards claim control of Hormuz - The Revolutionary Guards said Iranian forces had "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for world oil and gas supplies, and any vessels seeking to pass risked damage from missiles or stray drones.
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Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura struck again by unknown projectile, four sources say
By Timour Azhari, Yousef Saba and Maha El Dahan RIYADH, March 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura, which houses its largest domestic refinery and a key crude export terminal, was struck again on
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Cyprus calls off alert after suspect object spotted close to Lebanon
NICOSIA, March 4 (Reuters) - Cyprus said a suspect object had been detected close to Lebanese airspace on Wednesday, and a government source said two Greek F-16 fighter jets had been scrambled to
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Somaliland's Israel deal could put Berbera port at risk
Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port.Experts say the UAE was a key player in Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and it is possible that Israeli forces are already present in the Berbera military base.
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Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections
Six months after joining anti-corruption protests that rocked Nepal, 23-year-old Amrita Ban will vote in Thursday's election, hoping the new government will realise the movement's demands.The demonstrations were initially sparked by anger over a brief government ban on social media but were driven by deeper frustration over economic hardship, corruption and entrenched political practices.
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Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says
By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, March 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's foreign minister said talks on U.S.
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Iran claims 'complete control' of key waterway for energy transit
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy transit, as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital.Earlier in the war, the Revolutionary Guards warned ships against entering the strait, and major shipping firms have already suspended transit through the waterway with maritime agencies reporting several ships attacked.
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Two senior Communist Party officials absent from top Chinese political event
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - Two senior Chinese officials were absent on Wednesday from the ranks of China's highest tier of power at the opening of the country's two largest political events of the
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‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran
Iran hosts some 3,000 Pakistani students, who stare at an uncertain future after US-Israel attacks forced them to flee.
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Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived attacks on Iran, sources say
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in which his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was
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Zimbabwean child waste-pickers work ‘hazardous’ jobs to help their families
Boys as young as six scout for scrap metal to sell in a country where 14 percent of children have jobs.
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Appeal hearings begin in ex-South Korea President Yoon's obstruction case
SEOUL, March 4 (Reuters) - A South Korean court held an appeals hearing on Wednesday in a case involving former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was sentenced to five years in jail by a lower
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Unification Church loses Japan appeal against dissolution
The Unification Church lost an appeal Wednesday against a Japanese court's order to dissolve the sect, which came under investigation following the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.The Tokyo District Court issued a dissolution order in March last year for the Japanese chapter of the Unification Church, saying it had caused "unprecedented damage" to society.
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Iranians to bid farewell to Khamenei as Israel threatens to kill successor
Israel’s defence minister says next leader ‘target for assassination’ as Iranians prepare to mourn Khamenei in Tehran.
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Fact Check: Fake Image Of Destroyed Early Warning AN/FPS-132 Radar In Qatar -- The 360-Degree Radar Looks Nothing Like That
Does a viral photo show the damage from an airstrike against an early warning radar system in Qatar? No, that's not true: This picture is fake and does not show the radar system in question. There are many differences between...
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South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
JOHANNESBURG, March 4 (Reuters) - South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy
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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 Ayatollah 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 to a government position. A secretive figure within the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since Saturday, when the Israeli airstrike targeting the supreme leader's offices killed his 86-year-old father. Also killed were the younger Khamenei's wife, Zahra Haddad Adel, who came from a family long associated with the country's theocracy.
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Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together
The US and Israel worked together for weeks to plan the strike that killed Iran’s leader
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Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war
IRGC says the attacks are among its ‘first powerful steps’ as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.
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Russian drone hits empty passenger train in Ukraine's south, deputy PM says
March 4 (Reuters) - A Russian drone hit an empty passenger train in Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv region early on Wednesday, injuring a railway worker, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said.
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Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order
By Alasdair Pal and Ryan Patrick Jones SYDNEY/TORONTO, March 4 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was a "failure" of the
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What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
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Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support
BUDAPEST, March 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's governing Fidesz before an April 12 election, while the far-right Our Homeland is gaining support,
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Israel expands Lebanon strikes, killing 11
Israel expanded its air strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting the area around the presidential palace near Beirut and other areas south of the capital as well as strongholds of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, killing at least 11 people.An air strike hit a hotel in Hazmieh on Wednesday, the first reported Israeli attack on the predominantly Christian area in Beirut's suburbs near the presidential palace and several embassies.
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Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) - Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving
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How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel’s war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
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Canada PM says Israeli-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with international law'
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."Canada calls for a rapid de-escalation of hostilities and is prepared to assist in achieving this goal," he said.
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Japan eyes remote Pacific island for nuclear waste
Japan is looking into using a remote deserted Pacific island nearly 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) from Tokyo as a site for burying nuclear waste, officials said.Minamitorishima, which is around 1.5 square kilometres (0.6 square miles), is reportedly the first candidate the central government picked at its own initiative.
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China is about to show the world its plan to win the future
China spent the last five years cultivating innovation and new technology at home. The next half decade will be dedicated to deploying the fruits of its labor to transform its economy – and its place in the world.
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'Narrative war': disinformation surges as conflict roils Middle East
Recycled images, video game footage passed off as missile strikes, and AI-generated combat visuals: the US-Israeli assault on Iran has unleashed a torrent of online disinformation that analysts are calling a war of narratives.Meanwhile, video game clips repurposed as Iranian missile strikes and AI-generated images of US warships being sunk, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, have garnered millions of views across major platforms.
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China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines'
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication at all levels while upholding its "red lines" and principles, a spokesperson for its parliament
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Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony
DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran late on Wednesday, a senior Iranian official told state media.
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Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
The latest Middle East conflict continues spiraling days after Israel and the US launched their joint operation on Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighboring Gulf states and plunging the region into fear and uncertainty.
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 11, striking hotel, residential areas
Hezbollah says it carried out an attack targeting an Israeli military base near its northern city of Safed.
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US and Israel step up attacks as war with Iran engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
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North Korea unveils rare statue of leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea has unveiled one of its first-known statues of Kim Jong Un, using the "highly unusual" sculpture to depict the leader as a smiling man of the people, an analyst told AFP. State-run Korean Central Television recently broadcast images of the half‑body sculpture, depicting Kim smiling warmly with his right hand tucked in his coat pocket."A statue of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was recently shown on Korean Central Television, and as far as we know, this is the first time it has been
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Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) - Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving
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