EU

Trump announced that he officially recognizes the current government of Venezuela
"And I am pleased to announce that this week we officially recognized the government of Venezuela. We have legally recognized it."

Ukrainian "dongs" will be sent to the US and Qatar, reports Reuters
Washington and Doha are negotiating with Kyiv to purchase Ukrainian intercept drone P1-SUN ("dong") to protect the Middle East. Previously, Zelensky stated that "dongs" shoot down thousands of aerial targets in Ukraine.

🔴 Trump: Cuba is about to see a great change, they are on the brink...‼️

In 9 days of war with Iran, the US lost military equipment worth billions of dollars, which will take years to replace — according to Foreign Policy
Estimated financial losses for the US from confirmed cases:
▪️Ground-based radar system AN/FPS-132 worth $1.1 billion in Qatar;
▪️Radar AN/TPY-2 from the THAAD system worth $500 million in the UAE;
▪️Three F-15E Strike Eagle fighters with a total cost of $282 million in Kuwait;
▪️Three satellite communication terminals AN/GSC-52B with a total cost of $30 million in Kuwait;
▪️Two satellite communication terminals AN/GSC-52B with a total cost of $20

Is England also involved in the war?
🔴CBS Network reported the landing of an American B2 at a British military base and wrote: the landing of American bombers at RAF Fairford occurred after the resolution of disagreements between Trump and Starmer!

️🇪🇸Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez: you may have heard that Spain is one. The same people said this when we recognized the Palestinian government, and then others followed.
We are not alone — we are the first. Those who will ultimately be left alone are those who defend the defenseless.

🔴Oman Agency reported that the price of Omani oil for delivery in May next year exceeded $100 per barrel, the highest level since September 2022.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the election campaign promised that the country would not go to war with Iran, but now it has started on American initiative. The promises and explanations are now seen as a "farce," and Washington's actual actions are a kind of "humiliation" for Vance, writes The Atlantic.
"America doesn't need to constantly control every region of the world," the publication quotes Vance as saying in September 2024.
At the same time, the politician expressed the opinion that it is in the interests of the U.S. not to go to war with Iran. "That would divert huge resources. I

India has allowed the Iranian military ship IRIS Lavan to dock at its port, Bloomberg reported, citing an Indian official.
Iran urgently requested India to accept the ship on February 28, and the request was approved on March 1. Since March 4, it has been in the port of Kochi. 183 crew members are housed at local military bases, the Bloomberg source claims. India's Ministry of External Affairs described the permission for the ship to enter the port as a humanitarian act.
On March 4, an American submarine attacked the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. The

"We will take all the oil"
Jared Agen, Director of the National Council on Energy Dominance under the Trump administration, revealed the goal of the war in Iran.

Washington is preparing to deploy the third U.S. Navy strike group in the Middle East led by the nuclear aircraft carrier George HW Bush, reports USNI citing a statement from the U.S. Navy Fleet Command.
The ships have completed comprehensive exercises that all aircraft carrier strike groups must undergo before receiving approval to undertake larger-scale missions, and are now preparing for deployment to the region.
George HW Bush is equipped with two nuclear reactors, allowing the ship to operate virtually indefinitely without refueling. It can carry more than 80 aircraft and helicopters, inc

Bloomberg, citing an American official
🔴 Iran has destroyed a key radar system worth $300 million, which was vital for controlling U.S. missile defense systems in the Persian Gulf and could significantly weaken regional capabilities to counter future attacks.

The first passenger planes took off from Doha after Qatar's airspace was reopened, according to data from the Flightradar24 service. The flights are mainly to European cities, including Rome, Paris, and London.
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the existence of a safe corridor for flights, Qatar Airways announced on the social media platform X. Governments have begun operating flights to bring their citizens back home.

Iranian Navy launches massive drone attack on US facilities in the UAE and Kuwait, reports Fars agency citing the army's statement.
"From this morning until now, the Navy has carried out a massive drone strike on the Al-Minhad (Abu Dhabi) base, the Al-Adiri (Kuwait) camp, and the radar stations of the strategic Sdot-Micha facility in the occupied territories of the Zionist regime," the statement said.
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated on X that the air defense systems are intercepting attacks by Iranian missiles and drones.

One of Europe's largest media conglomerates, Axel Springer SE, which owns the German tabloid Bild as well as Politico and Business Insider, has agreed to purchase Telegraph Media Group, the publisher of British newspapers The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, for £575 million (approximately $766 million) in cash. This deal combines two of Europe's most influential conservative media brands, Bloomberg reports.
"We need to find our new gold. <...> The Telegraph has long stood for freedom, personal responsibility, democratic values, and faith in open societies and market economies," said

Paramount is planning to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. This is the largest merger in media history. If the deal goes through, HBO Max and Paramount+ will become a single streaming service — and this will affect every viewer.
Subscriptions will become more expensive. There will be fewer series initially. And top creators might even leave for competitors who don't have to service $79 billion in debt.
What the deal will mean for viewers, employees of the two studios, and the power dynamics in Hollywood streaming.

A four-day workweek is being introduced in the Philippines
This decision was announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid rising fuel prices due to the escalation of the Middle East situation. The measure will take effect in several government agencies starting March 9 and aims to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption following a sharp increase in global oil prices.

🤔 Founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting: if local banks and the crypto industry can't find a way to cooperate on the CLARITY Act, we already know who will come out ahead. It's not local banks. It's not consumers. It's not the crypto industry. It's big banks. cointelegraph #Regulation