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GLOBAL

IRAN-CRISIS/

Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strikes, Israel says

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/DUBAI/DOHA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation.

IRAN-CRISIS/GULF-FEARS/

Analysis-Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign

DUBAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Thunderous blasts and towering fireballs from Iranian missiles streaking across Gulf states vindicated their leaders' long-held fears that Tehran can bring war to their doorstep, likely to harden Arab rulers' support for U.S.–Israeli strikes.

U.S.

IRAN-CRISIS/USA-TRUMP-ADVICE/

Exclusive-Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ahead of the U.S. attack on Iran, President Donald Trump received briefings that not only delivered blunt assessments about the risk of major U.S. casualties but also touted the prospect of a geopolitical shift in the Middle East in favor of U.S. interests, a U.S. official told Reuters.

IRAN-CRISIS/TRUMP-MAGA/

Trump's Iran strike tests MAGA unity ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Some of the most prominent voices within Donald Trump's MAGA movement spoke out on Saturday against his attack on Iran, warning it could hurt Republicans in November's midterm elections, but there was no immediate sign of outright rebellion among his supporters.

BUSINESS

IRAN-CRISIS/GLOBAL-MARKETS/

How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets

LONDON/ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers. The strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation grew, and Tehran responded by launching missiles towards Israel.

BERKSHIRE-ANNUAL REPORT/

Berkshire CEO Abel seeks to reassure shareholders after taking baton from Buffett

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.N new Chief Executive Greg Abel moved to put his stamp on the conglomerate with his first annual letter to shareholders on Saturday, pledging to maintain its "fortress-like" balance sheet and uphold the values of his predecessor and mentor, Warren Buffett.

SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-WHU/

Soccer-Man City move within two points of leaders Arsenal, Liverpool thrash West Ham

MANCHESTER, England, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks in a Premier League title race that is heating up, pulling within two points of the leaders with a 1-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday.

CRICKET-T20-WORLDCUP-LKA-PAK/

Cricket-New Zealand reach semis after Pakistan eliminated from T20 World Cup

Feb 28 (Reuters) - New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.

UPCOMING

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

KAZAKHSTAN-INFLATION/

Kazakhstan monthly inflation

Kazakhstan to publish monthly inflation data

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