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Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery reported in flames after alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack
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Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery reported in flames after alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack

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Bahrain's key oil refinery BAPCO is in flames. The incident follows an alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack. The refinery is a critical asset...

Mar 05, 2026 05:44 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Bahrain reports additional Iranian strikes following period of relative calm; no US Navy casualties
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Bahrain reports additional Iranian strikes following period of relative calm; no US Navy casualties

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Bahrain has reported more Iranian strikes after a period of relative calm. No US Navy casualties have been reported in these incidents. The...

Mar 05, 2026 05:42 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Drone strike targets Iraqi Catholic church complex, reopening old wounds
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Drone strike targets Iraqi Catholic church complex, reopening old wounds

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A drone strike hit an Iraqi Catholic church complex. The attack reopens old wounds for the community. OSV News reported the incident. The source...

Mar 05, 2026 05:38 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Explosive boat from Iran hits oil vessel in Iraqi waters
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Explosive boat from Iran hits oil vessel in Iraqi waters

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An explosive boat originating from Iran struck an oil vessel in Iraqi waters. The incident was reported by Iran International. The event occurred...

Mar 05, 2026 05:35 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Nicaragua's New Ambassador Presents Copies of Credentials to Venezuela's Foreign Minister
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Nicaragua's New Ambassador Presents Copies of Credentials to Venezuela's Foreign Minister

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Nicaragua's new ambassador has presented copies of his credentials to Venezuela's Foreign Minister. This formal diplomatic procedure marks the...

Mar 05, 2026 05:31 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Colombian Embassy Official in Nicaragua Reassigned After Handling Fugitive's Residency
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Colombian Embassy Official in Nicaragua Reassigned After Handling Fugitive's Residency

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The official from the Colombian embassy in Nicaragua who managed the residency of Carlos Ramón González has been reassigned. Carlos Ramón González...

Mar 05, 2026 05:22 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Trump comments on Iran's new leader; Tehran warns US of disaster; Macron discusses Cyprus military aid with Italy; French repatriation flight diverted; drones over Azerbaijan; NATO ready to defend allies
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Trump comments on Iran's new leader; Tehran warns US of disaster; Macron discusses Cyprus military aid with Italy; French repatriation flight diverted; drones over Azerbaijan; NATO ready to defend allies

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US President Donald Trump stated 'I must say my piece on the new Iranian leader.' Tehran challenged the US, saying 'We’re waiting for you, it will...

Mar 05, 2026 04:58 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Ifri Director States Most of European Territory Beyond Reach of Iranian Missiles
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Ifri Director States Most of European Territory Beyond Reach of Iranian Missiles

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Olivier Tenenbaum, director of the Security Studies Center at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri) in Paris, assessed Iran's...

Mar 05, 2026 04:53 PM 2 min read 1 source
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