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Iran has "technical capacity" to produce nuclear weapons, says official
An Iranian MP has said that Iran possesses the technical capacity to produce nuclear weapons, stating that only its "will" has stopped it from do so.
Turkey invited to top table as Europe scrambles to rearm
With European powers facing sobering reality of possible future with little or no US defence support, attention has turned to Ankara's big defence manufacturing capacity and 800,000-strong army.
Turkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernisation
Ashgabat contemplates raising draft age.
One killed, four injured in stabbing attack in Haifa, Israel
A 70-year-old man was killed and four others wounded in a stabbing attack at the Marine Center in Haifa on the morning of March 3.
Emerging Europe’s Ukraine critics unleashed by Trump’s attack on Zelenskiy
Leaders of Bulgaria, Georgia and Hungary back Trump in row with Ukrainian president and slam Europe's handling of the war.
Pressure to seize Russian frozen funds builds, but no consensus yet
The pressure on EU leaders to seize Russia’s $300bn in frozen Central Bank of Russia funds is building as the US threatens to withdraw its support for Ukraine completely, but there is no consensus on the move yet.
Viktor Orban urges EU to start direct talks with Russia on Ukraine
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to begin direct talks with Russia on ending the conflict in Ukraine, a move that highlights growing divisions within the bloc over its approach to the war.
Romanian prosecutors leak evidence linking far-right politician Georgescu to coup d'etat plot
Armed group led by Georgescu's bodyguard Horațiu Potra reportedly planned to "trigger chaos" in Romania then seize state institutions.
Indian markets likely to face volatility after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
Indian financial markets are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which concluded with a near altercation.
Japan’s PM calls for patience after Trump’s latest public spat
The Trump - Vance ambush of Zelenskiy in Washington has Japan working to play peacemaker half a world away
UPDATED: Iran’s President Pezeshkian rejects negotiations with US President Trump
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledged the severe economic challenges posed by US sanctions during a parliamentary hearing on March 2, but reaffirmed Tehran’s refusal to engage in dialogue with Washington.
Europe at a "crossroads" as EU leaders gather in London to respond to growing defence crisis
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “step up” to a “once-in-a-generation moment” for the continent’s security at an emergency summit called in London on March 2.
Druze militiamen in Syria's south clash with new Damascus Islamist-led regime
Violent clashes broke out in Jaramana, a suburb near Damascus, between Syria’s new Turkish-backed administration security forces and local Druze militias.
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Iranian parliament impeaches economy minister
Iran’s Parliament has voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati on March 2, only a few months after granting him a vote of confidence.
North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told they were fighting against South Koreans
North Korean soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine were deceived into thinking they were battling South Korean forces.
Tens of thousands protest in Serbia’s southern city Niš
Protest marks four-month anniversary of deadly canopy collapse at Novi Sad station, that has become a powerful symbol of public dissatisfaction.
High representative says Republika Srpska’s ruling coalition aims to destabilise Bosnia
The parliament of Republika Srpska adopted a set of lawsbanning the work of state-level judicial institutions on its territory and establishing local ones, in a move towards secession.
Tajikistan again in spotlight as “terrorism hub” after New York arrest
Accused allegedly sent tens of thousands of dollars Islamic State extremists overseas and trained with assault rifles at shooting ranges in US.
Iran’s economy minister to face impeachment
Iran’s Parliament is set to debate the impeachment of Abdolnasser Hemmati, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, in its session on March 3
PKK declares immediate ceasefire with Turkey
President Erdogan says there is an “historic opportunity” to end the 40-year-insurgency. Talks could unravel, but process could also help bring stability to Syria.