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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

IRAN-CRISIS/

Israel and US launch strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO- The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat to the United States and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.

AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN/

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

KABUL- Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday, following overnight clashes as the international community expressed increasing concern about the conflict and called for urgent talks.

U.S.

IRAN-CRISIS/USA-TRUMP

Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran

WASHINGTON- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties.

IRAN-CRISIS/USA-HEGESTH

Top US general, Hegseth monitoring Iran strikes from Trump resort, person familiar says

WASHINGTON- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine are monitoring the U.S. operation in Iran from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Trump is currently located, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

BUSINESS

IRAN-CRISIS/AIRLINES

Airlines suspend Middle East flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran

DUBAI- Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation.

OPEC-OIL/OUTPUT

OPEC+ may consider larger oil output boost, sources say after Iran strike

LONDON/MOSCOW- OPEC+ may consider a larger than planned output increase on Sunday, two sources close to talks said, and Saudi Arabia and the UAE have already raised exports in anticipation of possible oil disruption from U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran carried out on Saturday.

SPORTS

CRICKET-INDIA/RANJI

Cricket-Jammu and Kashmir win India's Ranji Trophy for first time

Feb 28- Jammu and Kashmir claimed their maiden Ranji Trophy on Saturday after a draw with eight-times champions Karnataka in the final of India's premier domestic first-class competition, securing the win on the basis of their first-innings lead.

MOTOR-F1-ENGINES/

Motor racing-FIA and F1 manufacturers reach compromise on engine controversy

LONDON- Formula One's governing body and manufacturers have reached a compromise solution to tackle an engine controversy that had threatened to overshadow next week's start of the season in Australia.

UPCOMING

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

BERKSHIRE-ANNUAL REPORT/

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Abel to release first shareholder letter

Berkshire Hathaway will release the first annual shareholder letter by Chief Executive Greg Abel, who replaced Warren Buffett in that role on January 1. Investors will review Abel's outlook for the conglomerate, its investments and its huge cash holdings, as well as how his leadership and actions may differ from his predecessors. The letter will be accompanied by Berkshire's annual report and financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the full year

28 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

BERKSHIRE-RESULTS/

Berkshire Hathaway to release fourth-quarter, full-year results

Berkshire Hathaway will release its fourth-quarter and full-year results. Investors will look for how well Berkshire's insurance businesses are handling greater competition and falling interest rates, and the extent to which economic uncertainty may weigh on Berkshire's retail and manufacturing businesses. Investors will also seek greater clarity on how Berkshire is deploying its huge cash stake, including whether it resumed stock buybacks . Results will be accompanied by the first annual shareholder letter by Chief Executive Greg Abel, who replaced Warren Buffett in that role on January 1.

28 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

KAZAKHSTAN-INFLATION/

Kazakhstan monthly inflation

Kazakhstan to publish monthly inflation data

1 Mar

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

AWARDS-BRITS/ (TV)

BRIT Awards take place in Manchester

Manchester hosts Britain's pop music honours, the BRIT Awards.

28 Feb 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SPORTS

SOCCER-ARGENTINA-BOJ-GIM/ (TV)

Soccer - Argentina - Primera Division - Torneo Apertura - Boca Juniors v Gimnasia La Plata

Boca Juniors play Gimnasia La Plata in the Argentina LPF Torneo Apertura.

28 Feb 15:45 ET / 20:45 GMT