Libya Herald 28m

Demonstrations continue in Zawia for the second day in a row against all incumbent political entities as standards of living continue to diminish

With the background of the continuation of the political split between Libya’s western and eastern based regimes with elections seemingly a world away, the black-market foreign exchange rate of the Libyan dinar plunging to over the LD 10.50 rate per dollar causing prices to spike, and the CBL and H»»»

libyaherald.com
Gulf News 28m

Sharjah expands smart parking network with 2,421 AI-powered spaces

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded its smart parking infrastructure across the emirate, providing 10 smart parking yards offering a total of 2,421 spaces, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public services and keep pace with urban growth and rising tourism activity. The municipality»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Diplomatic reset: Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes ahead of Carney visit

Canada has said it now believes India is no longer linked to violent crimes on its soil, marking a significant shift in its position ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India. The statement, made by senior Canadian officials during a media briefing and reported by the Toro»»»

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Naharnet 45m

Reports: Hezbollah reassures state, Presidency threatens Hezbollah

The past 24 hours witnessed a “dramatic development” in Hezbollah’s stance regarding possible intervention in any war involving Iran, senior sources said. Hezbollah sent reassuring messages to the Lebanese state through the open communication and dialogue channels, saying that it will abide by “com»»»

BBC 48m

'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

"We used to eat out twice a month," says Marjan, who lives in Iran's second largest city, Isfahan. "Now we just can't. We have to save that money to pay the rent." For the last six years, she had been selling wooden crafts and keyrings through a page on Instagram - one of hundreds of thousands of I»»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 53m

Booked a Flight and Having Second Thoughts? Good News

New Delhi: In a major relief for air travellers, India’s aviation regulator has introduced a 48-hour “look-in” period allowing passengers to cancel or amend tickets without paying additional charges, while also tightening refund timelines and easing name correction rules. The Directorate General of»»»

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Business-review 1h

Regional shopping centres lead Romania’s real estate investment market as volumes fall to 12-year low

Shopping centres outside Bucharest were the most attractive asset class for property investors in Romania in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of total transaction volume, according to the Romania Marketbeat Investment H2 2025 report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Office buildings in Bucharest ranke»»»

business-review.eu
24 News Agency 1h

Methamphetamine supply channel, criminal group dismantled in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Officers of the State Service on Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, together with the State Committee for National Security and law enforcement agencies of neighboring countries, carried out a special operation to dismantle a transnational organized criminal group invol»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 1h

Dubai RTA launches major traffic overhaul across eight key locations

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off a major programme of traffic improvements across eight strategic locations as part of its 2026 mobility plan. The initiative, which forms part of more than 45 planned enhancements, is designed to improve road efficiency, streamline t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

At Least 25 Killed in Extremist Attacks in Northeast Nigeria

At least 25 people were killed in two separate extremist attacks in northeastern Nigeria's Adamawa state, local sources told AFP on Thursday. "Gunmen we believed to be Boko Haram on many motorcycles... attacked the market. They opened fire on people and killed 21," a Madagali local government offic»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 2h

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 million for the construction of a 253.1 MW wind project in Ialomita

The financing was structured alongside a banking pool composed of UniCredit Bank S.A., Erste Group Bank AG, Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Société Générale, BRD (Groupe Société Générale SA) and Siemens Bank GmbH, and includes ancillary facilities. “A project of this scale and characteristics naturally requi»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 2h

Veranda Mall secures EUR 36 million loan from CEC Bank

CEC Bank has granted EUR 36 million in financing to Veranda Obor SA, the owner of Veranda Mall. The facility will be used to refinance existing exposure, support the project’s development plans and, for the first time, enable capital distributions to shareholders. The new financing follows a solid »»»

business-review.eu
Al Awsat 2h

Merz Says Germany, China Must Overcome Trade Gaps 'Together'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinping and announcing an Airbus deal. Merz's first official visit to China came as Berlin and Beijing seek t»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 2h

CPI Romania marks robust 2025 with near-full retail occupancy and strategic portfolio upgrades

CPI Romania concluded 2025 by consolidating its position as a key player on the Romanian real estate market, with a portfolio of 280,000 sqm of modern office space, representing 8% of Bucharest’s modern stock. The shopping centers in the company’s portfolio recorded an impressive occupancy rate of »»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 2h

Tesla’s self-driving tech is now being tested in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: US electric vehicle maker Tesla’s Advanced Self-Driving technology is now being tested on roads in Abu Dhabi, under driver supervision, marking a first for the emirate. With the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is overs»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hezbollah official says will not intervene in event of 'limited' US strikes on Iran

A Hezbollah official told AFP on Wednesday that the Lebanese movement would not intervene militarily in the event of "limited" U.S. strikes on its backer Iran, but would consider any attack against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "red line". The U.S. has repeatedly threatened Iran over its »»»

Business-review 2h

Romania ranked third in CEE by M&A deal volume in 2025

According to the annual CEE M&A report by Forvis Mazars, developed in association with Mergermarket, M&A activity in the CEE region did relatively well in 2025 in terms of overall disclosed deal value, though a decline in transaction volume points to significant geopolitical headwinds and challengi»»»

business-review.eu
UPI 2h

Kim leaves door open to U.S. ties as North Korea vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com

In this photo released Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-L) shakes hands while his daughter Kim Ju Ae (L) looks on during a military parade in Pyongyang. The event marked the conclusion of the week-long Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Feb. 26 (UPI)»»»

upi.com
Egypt Independent 3h

Gold in Egypt tops global prices

Gold prices in both domestic and international markets have undergone a period of marked instability over the last few days, spurred by rapid economic and political developments. Just two days ago, global spot prices surged to US$5,225 per ounce before retreating to $5,182. Locally, Egypt followed »»»

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BBC 3h

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

Planning permission has been granted for apartments on the site of a former Irish mother and baby home. Cork City Council has provided conditional permission to developer Estuary View Enterprises for the 140 apartment units at Bessborough in Ballinure, Blackrock. Ex-residents and campaigners have l»»»

bbc.com
TAP 3h

IRRIGATECH 2026, April 15-18 in Jendouba

Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The IRRIGATECH 2026 exhibition, a key event for the agricultural sector, will be held on April 15-18, 2026 in Jendouba.The exhibition aims to bring together all stakeholders in the sector, notably farmers, suppliers, investors...»»»

Gulf News 3h

Emirates SkyCargo boosts India operations with two new freighters

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo is strengthening its commitment to India with the launch of two new weekly freighter services, one to Mumbai and another to Ahmedabad, building on over four decades of operations in the country. The move aims to support India’s growing trade and connect businesses with supp»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Gold price in Qatari market rises by 1.64 percent this week

Doha, Qatar: The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 1.64 percent during the current week, reaching $5,189.0096 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold climbed from $5105.2 per ounce recorded last Sunday. It indicated that othe»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Naharnet 3h

US and Iran hold third round of talks in Geneva

Iran and the United States are talking in Geneva for a third time on Thursday as President Donald Trump seeks to delay Tehran's nuclear program while threatening it by deploying a massive number of aircraft and warships to the Middle East. U.S. special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, a billionaire rea»»»

Gulf News 3h

Why an Indian couple got detained and deported from Jeju Island and why it could happen to you too

Dubai: Indian travellers dreaming of a visa-free holiday in Jeju Island should think twice or at least prepare far more carefully after a high-profile detention case sparked an official response from the Embassy of India in Seoul, South Korea. The incident that started it allTravel vlogger Sachin A»»»

gulfnews.com
Actmedia 4h

Hidroelectrica signs contract for turnkey implementation of "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project

Hidroelectrica signed on Thursday the contract for the turnkey implementation of the "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project, a new strategic step towards diversifying the production portfolio and consolidating the company's position on the renewable energy market, the company informed in a pres»»»