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Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme

Russia's space agency announced repairs are complete on a damaged section of a launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, state media reported. The repaired facility is described as critical to Moscow's space programme, with authorities saying the work restores a key ground capability for upcoming missions.

2026-03-03T02:11:51.828752-08:00

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B-2 and B-1Bs strike Iran's underground missile sites as campaign widens

2026-03-03T01:11:17.646094-08:00

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Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

2026-03-02T11:16:10.462399-08:00

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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00

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Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme Russia's space agency announced repairs are complete on a damaged section of a launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, state media reported. The repaired facility is described as critical to Moscow's space programme, with authorities saying the work restores a key ground capability for upcoming missions.

2026-03-03T02:11:51.828752-08:00

Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme

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B-2 and B-1Bs strike Iran's underground missile sites as campaign widens US B-2 and B-1B bombers struck Iranian underground missile 'caves' with advanced munitions as Washington's air campaign widens — officials say strikes covering more than 1,200 sites will intensify in coming weeks. Iran's drone and missile launches aim to erode adversaries' magazine depth, testing logistics and deterrence.

2026-03-03T01:11:17.646094-08:00

B-2 and B-1Bs strike Iran's underground missile sites as campaign widens

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US progress to secure DRC strategic minerals slowed by conflict, contested licences and compliance demands The U.S. has made measurable progress prising strategic minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Chinese influence, but diplomats and industry officials say ongoing conflict, contested mining licences and stringent U.S. compliance demands are delaying commercial agreements and slowing Washington’s push into a region China still dominates.

2026-03-03T00:07:37.374004-08:00

US progress to secure DRC strategic minerals slowed by conflict, contested licences and compliance demands

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U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran push oil higher, Asian airline shares tumble as defence stocks rally U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a sharp market reaction across Asia: Hong Kong closed down 2.12%, Chinese carriers plunged and regional airline stocks fell as jet‑fuel prices surged. South Korean defence names rallied—Hanwha Aerospace jumped about 20%—while bookings shifted away from Middle Eastern carriers.

2026-03-02T16:51:14.030086-08:00

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran push oil higher, Asian airline shares tumble as defence stocks rally

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US tankers depart Spanish bases after Madrid bars use for strikes on Iran At least 15 U.S. aircraft — predominantly air-to-air refuelling tankers — departed Rota and Morón after Spain told U.S. forces its bases cannot be used for attacks on Iran. The withdrawals reduce forward tanker capacity in southern Europe amid a wider U.S. regional military buildup.

2026-03-02T13:33:30.433834-08:00

US tankers depart Spanish bases after Madrid bars use for strikes on Iran

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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes Operation Epic Fury has escalated into the largest regional concentration of U.S. firepower, with B‑1 bombers, fighters, drones, ships and missile systems executing more than 900 strikes in a 24‑hour period. Satellite imagery shows damage to Iranian targets and U.S. bases, while CENTCOM rejects claims a carrier was sunk.

2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

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Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones Qatar’s Defense Ministry said the Qatar Emiri Air Force shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter‑bombers and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones targeting multiple sites in the country. The ministry said Qatar retains full capability to safeguard its sovereignty and respond firmly to external threats.

2026-03-02T11:16:10.462399-08:00

Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

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Middle East escalation shuts Gulf airspace — 3,000+ cancellations, longer reroutes and surging fuel costs Gulf airspace closures after a Middle East escalation forced airlines to cancel more than 3,000 flights, funnel traffic into narrow corridors and impose longer detours that raise fuel bills and operational complexity. The disruption exposed Dubai's hub centrality — linking 110 nations and 454,000 flights — and hit Indian carriers.

2026-03-02T09:15:16.180702-08:00

Middle East escalation shuts Gulf airspace — 3,000+ cancellations, longer reroutes and surging fuel costs

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Russia says repairs complete on damaged Baikonur launch pad critical to its space programme

B-2 and B-1Bs strike Iran's underground missile sites as campaign widens

Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su-24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

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