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“We need to be very diligent about not only our security here at home, but obviously targets around the world where there are U.S. assets including embassies and so on,” he told Fox News. Since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Feb. 28, Washington has closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kuwait and placed others on high alert. An Iranian drone struck a parking lot near the U.S. embassy in Dubai last week, while drone fire hit the U.S. embassy in Riyadh. “We’ve been very fortunate, obviously, but our embassies and our diplomatic facilities are under…
The vote means Switzerland will join the likes of Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, which have already written the right to cold, hard cash in their constitutions. Austrian politicians are also debating whether to follow suit, as people’s payment habits become increasingly digital — especially since the pandemic. The trend has fanned Big Brother conspiracy theories that governments aim to control populations by withdrawing cash altogether. The European Central Bank’s plans to issue a virtual extension of the euro have fanned those fears, prompting the EU’s executive arm to propose a bill that will cement physical cash in societies across the…
Updated: 08/03/2026 – 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Israel renewed its assault on southern Lebanon early Sunday as the war entered its ninth day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” in the next phase of the conflict rippling across the region. The latest strikes in Lebanon killed at least 20 more people, pushing the death toll there above 300 after Israel ordered large swaths of the country to evacuate during an offensive that its military said would be aimed at stamping out Iran-supported forces there. The Israeli military has ordered tens of thousands of people in large swaths of the country, including parts of the Beirut…
Israel justified the attacks as a preemptive strike to protect itself. U.S. President Donald Trump, after days of mixed signals from the White House on the justifications and aims of the war, said on Friday that the ultimate goal is “unconditional surrender” by the Islamic Republic’s leaders. The continuing attacks haven’t stopped Tehran from seeking a successor to Khamenei. Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Sunday that Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the clerical body tasked with selecting the next leader, had reached a decision, although the name hasn’t been announced yet. “The vote to appoint the leader has taken place and the leader has…
Strength, equality and responsibility. These were the three concepts that resonated between European leaders on the 8 March, also known as International Women’s Day. As world conflicts try to steal the headlines, heads of state took to social media to celebrate this day, and remind us of the importance it holds. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, tribute to girls and women everywhere who continue to fight oppression, calling on them to find the power within themselves and never back down. Another call to action was made by Ukrainian president Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, who called on women…
Published on 08/03/2026 – 9:48 GMT+1 The Trump National Doral Miami hosted a meeting on Saturday between the US president and leaders from 14 countries in the region, convened under the ‘Shield of Americas ‘ initiative. Attendees included Javier Milei, Nayib Bukele and Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast, along with the leaders of Ecuador, Paraguay, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, among others. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was not invited. Trump explained it unambiguously: he has rejected US aid to fight the cartels. The centrepiece of the meeting was the announcement of a military alliance with a stated goal: to”eliminate the…
Danish prime minister extolled the health care system of Denmark and Greenland after Trump dispatched the vessel “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” Feb 22 3 mins read
By Euronews with IJF Published on 08/03/2026 – 8:02 GMT+1 Welcome back to Upper Austria. The Tips Arena Linz was electric as fans from across the nation gathered to watch both local and international stars take to the tatami on day 2 of the judo grand prix. The stage was set for another incredible day of judo. At -63 kg, both Rafaela SILVA of Brazil and Laura FAZLIU of Kosovo looked unstoppable during the preliminaries. In the final, however, there could be only one winner. In a clash of two champions, a yuko score from SILVA saw her take gold. The medals were…
7:16 GMT+1 Kuwait City tower engulfed by fire as military says intercepting ‘hostile missile and drone attacks’ A large tower in Kuwait City is on fire as several civilian facilities in the Gulf country have been damaged by falling debris after drone interceptions, the army said on Sunday.Kuwait’s military said air defence systems were intercepting missile and drone attacks, as Iran continues its strikes across the region.”Kuwaiti air defences are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks,” the military said in a post on X, adding that explosion sounds were the result of interceptions by air defence systems. تتصدى حالياً…