Croatia’s Plenković defends ‘clear and unified’ EU stance on Iran as divisions surface over strikes

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković insisted on Monday that the European Union’s position on the events unfolding in the Middle East was “very clear and unified” despite the negative reaction that greeted a statement released by Brussels on Sunday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “We shall continue consultations,” Plenković told Euronews’ flagship morning program Europe Today. **”**I think […]

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Iran war causes natural gas prices to skyrocket

The wholesale price of natural gas rose sharply after Israel and the USA attacked Iran.Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 10:48 amMar 2, 2026, 10:48 am The wholesale price of natural gas rose sharply after Israel and the USA attacked Iran. At the start of trading on Monday, the quotation for the trend-setting futures contract TTF […]

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Israel strikes Lebanon, widening Mideast conflict – POLITICO

Israel warned residents of dozens of villages in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate. “Hezbollah’s actions force the IDF to act against it … For your safety, evacuate your homes immediately,” Israeli army spokesperson Ella Waweya said on X. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the rocket fire “irresponsible,” warning it “endangers Lebanon’s security and […]

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Myanmar junta releases more than 10,000 prisoners

More than 7,000 of those released had been sentenced in recent years under a controversial anti-terrorism law.Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 10:28Mar 2, 2026, 10:28 As part of a new mass amnesty, the military junta in Myanmar has ordered the release of more than 10,000 prisoners, including ten foreigners. In addition, the proceedings against around […]

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War in the Middle East: Israel and USA attack Iran

The son of the Shah of Persia, Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in 1979, has died after the killing of head of state and religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei once again brought into play as Iran’s interim leader. “Many Iranians have asked me to lead this transition, often despite life-threatening situations,” he wrote in an […]

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British base in Cyprus hit by drone strike – POLITICO

“All the competent services of the republic are on alert and in full operational readiness,” ​Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said in a statement Monday morning. He confirmed that a ⁠Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicle caused minor damage when it crashed into the military facilities at 12:03 a.m. local time. “I want ⁠to be clear: Our country […]

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