Trump calls on Kurds to aid U.S. effort in Iran, offers support
In calls to Kurdish minority leaders in Iran and neighboring Iraq, President Donald Trump offered U.S. support to insurgent efforts against Tehran.
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Union of Skills: One year of concrete action to keep Europe competitive
5 March 2026 marks the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative to make Europe more competitive. As Europe’s economy transforms through the green and digital transitions, skills are a decisive factor for competitiveness, innovation and resilience. The Union of Skills helps Europe invest in people, address labour shortages, and support the transitions […]
Continue ReadingIslamic State supporter jailed for 13-years over stabbing of tourist at Berlin Holocaust memorial
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A Syrian refugee who stabbed a tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial last year has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of attempted murder, among others, said […]
Continue ReadingIran’s missile attack turns Beit Shemesh into a ghost town
Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured, some seriously, in the Iranian rocket attack on a synagogue in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh. An on-site inspection in the days that followed. March 5, 2026, 11:38 amMarch 5, 2026, 11:38 am Lisa Schneider and Balig Sladeen, Beit Shemesh / ch media Beit Shemesh […]
Continue ReadingWatch: Trump says goodbye to trade with Spain — should Madrid do the same to Trump?
Published on 05/03/2026 – 11:21 GMT+1 It all started with a geopolitical earthquake. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called out Europe’s deep divisions. “You have countries like the Czech Republic which is strongly supporting this operation and then you have Spain, which is standing with […]
Continue ReadingZelensky says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as Gulf states seek Kyiv drone advice
A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine planned for this week has been postponed because of war in the Middle East, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Kyiv’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones. Russia has fired tens of […]
Continue ReadingAttack on Iran shows Russia losing sway in the Middle East and globally
But some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor, especially in Ukraine, despite their dismay over its inability to match Trump’s global reach.
Continue ReadingLive updates: Israel continues assault on Tehran, Beirut; Iran denies launching missile at Turkey
Neighboring countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks and Qatar said it was evacuating residents near the U.S. Embassy in Doha.
Continue ReadingFood panic buying in Dubai: government calms down
A market stall in Dubai on March 3, 2026.Image: EPA Many tourists are stuck in the Gulf states. Because of the conflict, cargo ships are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz. This has an impact on the food supply. That’s the situation. Mar 5, 2026, 10:24 amMar 5, 2026, 10:24 am The Iran war has consequences […]
Continue ReadingThe hole in Starmer’s story on Iran
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News As the war in the Middle East enters its sixth day, questions remain over the prime minister’s stance – but did a cabinet revolt shape the UK’s response? Reports suggest Sir Keir Starmer was in favour of granting the US access to UK military bases sooner, […]
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