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Iran conflict widens to Lebanon, Kuwait mistakenly downs US jets

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The U. and Israeli air war against Iran widened on Monday, with no end in sight as Israel attacked Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah and Tehran kept up its missile and drone attacks on Gulf states.

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Drone attack targets UAE's Musaffah fuel tank terminal, no impact on operations

CAIRO, March 2 (Reuters) - A fire broke out after Musaffah fuel tank terminal in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by a drone, without impacting its operations, Abu Dhbai media office said on

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Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's nuclear, missile programs

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S.

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Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel

By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Emilie Madi and Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) - Lebanon's government on Monday banned military activities by Hezbollah after it opened fire on Israel to avenge

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Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Iran are clear violation of international law

ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticised the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as a "clear violation" of international law, adding that Turkey shared the pain

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France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence

BERLIN/PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - France and Germany announced plans on Monday to deepen cooperation on nuclear deterrence, marking a significant shift in European defence policy as the continent

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Explainer-How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job?

By Michelle Nichols March 2 (Reuters) - A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

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Analysis-Investors wrestle with Middle East curve ball scenarios

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - From bonds to bitcoin, Monday's erratic price moves showed investors struggling to decide if the Middle East conflict is a fringe risk around a power struggle in Iran or a protracted war with ramifications for global trade and inflation. President Donald ‌Trump fueled part of the confusion with remarks suggesting the U.

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US imposes sanctions on Rwanda Defense Force

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday imposed sanctions against Rwanda's defense force and top military officials, according to the U.S.

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Putin offers to use links to Iran to help restore Middle East calm

By Andrew Osborn and Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone to leaders of four Arab Gulf states on Monday, offering to use Moscow's ties to Iran to

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Denmark to cooperate with France on nuclear deterrence

COPENHAGEN, March 2 (Reuters) - Denmark has entered an agreement on strategic nuclear deterrence with France, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.

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Analysis-Middle East conflict puts Dubai mega-hub's market muscle to the test

DUBAI/PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - Escalating conflict in the Middle East has laid bare how heavily global air travel relies on a handful of hubs led by Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport, after the shutdown of Gulf airspace rippled quickly across airline ‌networks worldwide. Four decades after the Gulf's trading capital set out to exploit its strategic location by setting up Emirates with two rented jets and ‌two routes, Dubai stands at the centre of a global network spanning 110 n

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply

Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening war in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world's oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Tankers traveling through the strait, which is bordered in the north by Iran, carry oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Iran.

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, March 2 (Reuters) - Gaza is rapidly running out of its limited fuel supply and stocks of food staples may become tight, officials say, after

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This is how the US-Israeli strikes on Iran played out

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday afternoon that he was not pleased with the way that nuclear talks had been going with Iran. Three hours later, he gave the order to launch the operation that would take out many of the country's top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a number of top military chiefs. 12:25 p.m. EST: Trump emerges from the White House on his way to Texas and tells reporters about the indirect negotiations with Iran: “I’m not happy with the way they’re going.”

Ukraine's military makes gains in southeast region of Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv says

KYIV, March 2 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops have retaken nine settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region since the end of January and are pressing ahead with a counterattack along the southeastern

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France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence

PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - France will expand its nuclear arsenal and will potentially allow European partners to host its aircraft on nuclear deterrence missions, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, signalling a major doctrine ‌change for France and the continent. Though France and Britain are both nuclear powers, most European countries have relied primarily ‌on the United States for deterring any potential adversaries — a decades-old pillar of transatlantic security.

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NATO's Rutte praises US, Israeli military action against Iran but says alliance won't be involved

BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday praised U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, saying it was degrading Tehran's ability to get its hands on nuclear

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Iran conflict poses new risk to US economic resilience

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. economy that has weathered a year of trade, immigration and other shocks now faces a new test likely to ratchet up uncertainty after

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Brushing off Trump criticism, UK's Starmer defends actions over Iran

By Elizabeth Piper and Sarah Young LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his actions in the Middle East on Monday, brushing off President Donald Trump's criticism of Britain

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U.S.-Iran diplomatic channel remains open, Switzerland says

GENEVA, March 2 (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Monday that its diplomatic channel between the United States and Iran has remained active since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began on February

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What we know about the widening US war with Iran on the conflict’s third day

Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region, sparking fears for the global economy and leaving thousands of travelers stranded.

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Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but says he's prepared 'to go far longer than that'

Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?

LONDON, March 1 () - Britain is seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban access to social media for ‌under-16s, as well as possible restrictions on gaming platforms and ‌artificial intelligence chatbots. Governments worldwide are trying to limit the impact of social media and gaming on ​children's mental health and sleep, with parents feeling outpaced by platforms built to maximise the time young users spend online.

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Apple launches iPhone 17e at $599, boosts base storage to 256 gigabytes

March 2 (Reuters) - Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a

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Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus

By Michele Kambas and Sarah Young AKROTIRI, Cyprus, March 2 (Reuters) - A drone strike hit a British air base in Cyprus causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot and British officials said on

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Pakistan's president defends ongoing strikes in Afghanistan and urges Kabul to dismantle militants

Pakistan’s president on Monday defended his country’s ongoing military strikes in neighboring Afghanistan, saying Islamabad tried all forms of diplomacy before targeting militants operating from Afghan territory, and called on the Taliban government in Kabul to disarm groups responsible for attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan earlier said it is in “open war” with Afghanistan, alarming the international community.

Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks

MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed risks of escalation around Iran in a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, the Kremlin said

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Factbox-Top U.S. general outlines initial timeline of U.S. military operation in Iran

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Top U.S.

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Bulgaria's popular ex-president sets up alliance to run in April 19 election

SOFIA, March 2 () - Bulgaria’s former President Rumen Radev has registered a three-party political alliance ‌called Progressive Bulgaria to run in a parliamentary election ‌on April 19, the country's eighth in seven years, he said ​on Monday. Radev, who stepped down from his mostly ceremonial role in January, is one of the most popular politicians in Bulgaria, and polls forecast that his ‌coalition could get more ⁠than 30% of the vote.

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UK PM Starmer says Iran stepping up 'reckless' strikes after Khamenei’s killing

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has led Iran to strike military and economic targets in a more "

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