A woman holds an anti-US placard during Friday noon prayers at the compound of the Mosalla mosque in Tehran on March 6, 2026.
- Photo by AFP
07.03.2026 07:33
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Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian apologises to neighbouring countries:
He said Iran’s interim leadership council had approved that no attacks or missile strikes would be carried out against neighbouring countries unless an attack against Iran originated from those countries, Reuters reports.
07.03.2026 07:30
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Emirates has just said it is suspending all flights to and from Dubai until further notice.
The airline also said in the post on X:
'Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available.'
07.03.2026 07:27
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“The proposed sale will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serve as a deterrent to regional threats,” the bureau said in a statement cited by the AFP news agency.
07.03.2026 06:22
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US approves $151m arms sale to Israel:
The sale of 12,000 requested 1,000-pound (470km) bomb bodies was approved by the state department’s bureau of political-military affairs, according to a press release on Friday.
07.03.2026 06:21
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West African countries cooperate against jihadism
To fight growing cross-border terrorism, Benin and Nigeria join forces Authorities in Benin and Nigeria have said they are preparing a bil...
Meanwhile, jihadist groups increasingly launch attacks beyond the border of Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali.
The coastal states of Benin, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire have become new targets. Cross-border cooperation is needed, experts say.
My latest:
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2026/03/west...
07.03.2026 06:20
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As reported by Reuters, in an open letter to Trump published on Thursday, UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtor, a frequent visitor to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, asked:
"Who gave you the right to turn our region into a battlefield?"
07.03.2026 06:11
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The companies in attendance for the White House meeting included the CEOs of “BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3Harris Missile Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon”, Trump said.
06.03.2026 22:23
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Trump met with leading US weapons manufacturers earlier today, and has said the defence companies have agreed to “quadruple Production of ‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry”.
06.03.2026 22:23
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US president wrote on his Truth Social platform:
"We have a virtually unlimited supply of Medium and Upper Medium Grade Munitions, which we are using, as an example, in Iran, and recently used in Venezuela. Regardless, however, we have also increased Orders at these levels."
06.03.2026 22:22
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He accused the two countries of “indiscriminate” attacks that were “deliberately” targeting “densely populated” civilian areas and infrastructure, including schools, medical, recreational and sports facilities.
"These acts constitute clear war crimes and crimes against humanity," he added.
06.03.2026 22:20
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What if we measured progress not just by income or life expectancy - but by how well we live with the rest of nature?
A major new paper proposes the 'Nature Relationship Index (NRI)' - a bold rethink of development metrics.
Here’s why it matters.👇
#NatureRelationshipIndex #GlobalThreads
30.06.2025 20:40
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'Bullying masquerading as strength': Obama attacks Trump at Jesse Jackson memorial
‘Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions, another setback to the idea of the rule of law, an offence to common decency.’
Barack Obama lashed out at President Donald Trump for conducting an "assault on our democratic institutions" as he paid tribute to the late civil rights activist Jesse Jackson.
"Every day, you wake up to things you just didn't think were possible."
jrnl.ie/6977718
06.03.2026 21:28
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No great news this year for IWD 2026...
Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief:
The increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence & women across the world face a “justice gap”
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2026/03/iwd-...
06.03.2026 20:58
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Pretty awful day so far:
-Only day off in this ocean of catastrophic news, while half of my colleagues are on holidays with their kids,
-Still inundated with work messages,
-A peaceful march is unauthorised, in the country that raised against the Iraq war!!!
-And one of my stories were killed...
06.03.2026 20:52
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Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians
Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions, which place civilians at risk of further harm.
Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions.
These shutdowns violate human rights and place civilians at further risk of serious harm.
06.03.2026 20:45
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The only photo I was able to take:
06.03.2026 19:24
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French police said we couldn’t gather. The march is not taking place…
06.03.2026 17:30
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La police n’a pas autorisé le rassemblement
06.03.2026 17:29
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I was tortured by Khomeini’s regime. This war is still unjust
Torture survivor of Evin Prison Nasrin Parvaz warns bombing Iran and killing civilians won’t bring justice. Only Iranians can shape their future.
"I was tortured by Khomeini's regime. This war is still unjust," writes survivor of Evin Prison Nasrin Parvaz, who warns bombing Iran & killing civilians won’t bring justice.
"Only Iranians can shape their future."
- @nasrin-2.bsky.social @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/i-wa...
06.03.2026 10:42
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I know it is hard to believe, but people stuck in a conflict can be angry at the various sides at the same time and resist any alignment.
So you can be Lebanese, hate Hezbollah and have zero illusions about Israel.
05.03.2026 13:04
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