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Lebanon reports broad Israeli strikes hitting hotel, residential building
Lebanon reports broad Israeli strikes hitting hotel, residential building

Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and a residential building in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said Wednesday, as Israel announced "broad-scale strikes" against Hezbollah after repeated missile and drone launches.

March 04, 2026

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EU to unveil 'Made in Europe' rules despite pushback
EU to unveil 'Made in Europe' rules despite pushback

The EU will on Wednesday unveil "Buy European" rules to boost domestic production, which Brussels says will help defend European businesses against fierce global competition, especially from China.

March 04, 2026

Nepali women still sidelined in post-uprising polls
Nepali women still sidelined in post-uprising polls

Nepali women risked their lives in last year's deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the government.

March 04, 2026

Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow
Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow

Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact on the global economy.

March 04, 2026

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Iran will not 'automatically' fall after Khamenei's death, shah's widow tells AFP
Iran will not 'automatically' fall after Khamenei's death, shah's widow tells AFP

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei's death is "historically significant" but will not "automatically" lead to the fall of the Iranian system, the widow of the country's last shah told AFP in an interview Tuesday.

March 04, 2026

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Sabalenka backs 'best-of-five' Slam proposal, Swiatek against
Sabalenka backs 'best-of-five' Slam proposal, Swiatek against

World number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday voiced her support for a proposal to make women's matches best-of-five sets during the later stages of Grand Slam tournaments.

March 04, 2026