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Attack on Iran shows Russia losing sway in the Middle East and globally

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:40+00:00

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.

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Russia sees chance it may benefit from Middle East war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:40+00:00

Some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor by boosting oil prices and diverting key weapons from Ukraine.

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Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:04+00:00

More than 50 Australian sailors and officers serving across US attack submarine fleet as part of preparations for AukusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has refused to disclose whether Australian sailors or officers were onboard the US attack submarine which torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people.More than 50 Australian sailors and officers are serving across the US attack submarine fleet, a training regimen that is part of preparations for Australia to command its own nuclear-powered submarines u

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Defence sources say Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:04+00:00

Albanese government won’t confirm if Defence personnel involved, but more than 50 Australian sailors and officers serving across US attack submarine fleetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has refused to disclose whether Australian sailors or officers were onboard the US attack submarine that torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people.More than 50 Australian sailors and officers are serving across the US attack submarine fleet, a training regimen th

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Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:02+00:00

Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regimeThe deputy leader of the Green party has demanded an apology from Keir Starmer after the prime minister appeared to back false claims he protested in support of the Iranian regime, which led to him receiving death threats.Mothin Ali said he was “so scared” that the racist threats had increased to a point where “it feels like this time it might get me killed”. Continue reading...

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South Indian Bank launches digitally integrated loan against MF products

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T09:56:00+00:00

Starting at 9.99% per annum, the facility will be available to the bank’s customers as well as users of digital wealth platforms integrated through its Lending Service Provider ecosystem

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Cabinet ministers said to have opposed US use of British bases for military operation against Iran – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T09:47:24+00:00

A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a reportKemi Badenoch has said the UK should take offensive action against Iran after UK bases were attacked.“We need to do what we can to stop the ability for these attacks to take place,” the Tory leader told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.If your principle is, we will only wait until we are attacked rather than dealing with imminent threats properly, then we will be in a lot of trouble.Being realistic is not gung ho. I don’t want a wider war.But someti

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Le « made in UE », antidote à la désindustrialisation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-05T09:45:05+00:00

Avec le projet de loi sur l’accélération industrielle, l’Union européenne veut faire de la politique industrielle un instrument de politique commerciale. Mais conditionner l’accès à son marché et surveiller les investissements étrangers supposent une capacité de contrôle, de sanction et de cohérence que Bruxelles n’a pas toujours démontrée.

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Un missile iranien menaçant la Turquie intercepté par l’OTAN

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-05T09:41:35+00:00

Cet événement est le premier impliquant ainsi Ankara, membre de l’ Alliance Atlantique, depuis le début du conflit. La diplomatie turque a averti Téhéran que «  toute mesure susceptible d’entraîner une propagation du conflit devait être évitée  ».

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Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing West Asia conflict

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T09:40:41+00:00

“Due to recent geo-political developments impacting LNG supply routes, ‌ATGL has received upstream gas curtailment, leading to operational constraints,” the company said

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Cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T09:38:17+00:00

A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a reportHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.Cabinet ministers, led by energy secretary Ed Miliband, blocked Keir Starmer from allowing Donald Trump to use British airbases for its attacks on Iran, it has been reported.John Healey has flown to Cyprus to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, which has prompted fury from local ministers. UK officials believe a drone that hit an RAF base in Cyprus evad

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Guerra in Iran, news. Droni in Azerbaijan: due civili feriti. Colonna di fumo su Doha

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-05T09:26:49+00:00

Meloni: “Non siamo in guerra e non vogliamo entrarci, sulle basi ci atteniamo agli accordi bilaterali”. Teheran: “Colpita petroliera Usa nel Golfo”. L’Idf: “Nuovi attacchi contro obiettivi a Teheran”. I curdi e la Casa Bianca smentiscono l’offensiva via terra annunciata dai media americani

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