Dubai gold eases from peak. Buyers spot brief price break
Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower early Tuesday following a sharp run-up a day earlier, giving buyers a brief window after several sessions of steady gains driven by global uncertainty. At 8.30 am, the 24-carat rate stood at Dh623 per gram, down from Dh626.75 on Monday morning, while the 22-cara»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Brazil and India sign critical minerals pact as poultry deal stalls
Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Brazil stands to gain most from Trump's revised tariffs
Brazil is poised to be the biggest beneficiary of the new global tariff regime announced by US President Donald Trump in response to a landmark Supreme Court ruling which voided his blanket levies unveiled last year on "Liberation Day." But relief among Brazilian businesses remains guarded as »»»
Brazil and India sign critical minerals pact as poultry deal stalls
Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan pledge sizeable but unspecified financial backing for Trump’s Board of Peace
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pledged to channel sizeable financial backing through the World Bank’s Gaza Reconstruction and Development Fund in a show of support for US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP). »»»
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan pledge sizeable but unspecified financial backing for Trump’s Board of Peace
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pledged to channel sizeable financial backing through the World Bank’s Gaza Reconstruction and Development Fund in a show of support for US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP). »»»
Iran pharmaceutical company launches Ozempic copycat
Iranian pharmaceutical giant Cobel Darou has introduced the weight-loss and diabetes drug semaglutide to the Iranian market under the brand name “Velorita”, it claimed on February 23. Semaglutide, originally developed by D»»»
Polymarket traders put chance of US strike on Iran in 24 hours
Prediction markets are pricing only a 2% probability of a US military strike on Iran on February 23, rising to 13% by February 27, according to data from Polymarket, the decentralised prediction platform, with total trading volume on the contract exceeding $372mn. »»»
Indonesia is open for business - at least on the surface
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan pledge sizeable but unspecified financial backing for Trump’s Board of Peace
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pledged to channel sizeable financial backing through the World Bank’s Gaza Reconstruction and Development Fund in a show of support for US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP). »»»
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan pledge sizeable but unspecified financial backing for Trump’s Board of Peace
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pledged to channel sizeable financial backing through the World Bank’s Gaza Reconstruction and Development Fund in a show of support for US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP). »»»
Fitch Solutions forecasts 2.5% GDP growth for Azerbaijan in 2026, expects cautious monetary and fiscal stance
Azerbaijan’s economy is projected to expand by 2.5% in 2026, accelerating from an estimated 1.4% growth in 2025, according to a new forecast by Fitch Solutions. The firm expects growth to be driven primarily by domestic de»»»
Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company (SEPS) to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is renewed. »»»
Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company (SEPS) to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is renewed. »»»
Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company (SEPS) to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is renewed. »»»
Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company (SEPS) to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is renewed. »»»
Russia's Kaspersky fights Western sanctions
Major Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is trying to push back against Western sanctions, threatening to sue Germany’s BSI for discouraging local users from using its products. The move may have been emboldened by the recent removal of a Kaspersky executive from a US sanctions list. »»»
Zelensky Refused to Discuss Druzhba Pipeline Issue - Slovak Fico
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he wanted to discuss the situation around the Druzhba oil pipeline with Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Ukrainian side was only ready to talk after February 25. "I was interested in speaking with the Ukrainian president by phone and getting an answer to the questi»»»
Junk to high-tech: India bets on e-waste for critical minerals
By Arunabh Saikia and Uzmi AtharKARNAL, India — Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions.India is cashing in on the growing "e-was»»»
World is reshaping rules of economy — JSF
AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF), in partnership with PwC Jordan, launched on Monday the results of the 2025 CEO Survey, during an event that brought together public and private sector leaders to discuss global and local economic transformations.The event was attended by Minister of Industry»»»
Kyrgyzstan's rail passenger traffic increases significantly - | 24.KG
Rail passenger traffic has increased significantly in Kyrgyzstan. The state enterprise NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. In 2025, passenger traffic increased by almost 60 percent, and passenger turnover by more than 70 percent. At least 432,500 passengers were transported, compared to 271,600 in 2024»»»
Sheikh Hamdan captures Dubai's iconic skyline in fog
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, shared a striking image of the emirate’s skyline on Tuesday morning as a dense blanket of fog descended across the UAE. The »»»
Historic nor’easter paralyses US Northeast with record snowfall
A powerful nor’easter battered the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping record snowfall, grounding thousands of flights and forcing widespread closures from Maryland to Maine as officials warned of dangerous winds, power outages and further storms later in the week. A massive snowstorm pum»»»
Gazans face impossible wait at Rafah crossing to Egypt
Photos have circulated showing celebrations as formerly exiled Gazans have been able to return home since the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. However, that isn’t the story for the majority of people seeking to cross: with only a few dozen people allo»»»
Kyrgyzstan updates list of legal agencies for employment abroad - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has updated its list of legal agencies for employment abroad. According to the Center for Employment Abroad, the decision was made by an interdepartmental commission. Applications for the issuance, extension, and revocation of work permits in Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the »»»
UAE traffic alert: Which roads are hit hardest by this morning's dense fog
Dubai: Dense fog blanketed parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning, severely reducing road visibility and causing significant travel disruption across Dubai and Sharjah. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an advisory for the early morning hours, when conditions were at their thickest, urgi»»»
Trump's insults of Supreme Court justices 'wholly inappropriate,' says ABA - UPI.com
President Donald Trump makes disparaging remarks against the U.S Supreme Court justices during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, February 20, 2026. That morning, the Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded authority when issui»»»
Blizzards blast Northeast with snow, hurricane force winds - UPI.com
A pedestrian crosses Park Avenue with its tress covered in snow as a major winter snow storm continues in New York City and across the Northeast region of the country. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people in the Northeast were under blizzard warni»»»
Weather update: Dense fog hits UAE roads this morning
Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather through Saturday, with fluctuating temperatures, humid nights and periods of rough seas, according to the national forecast. Temperatures are expected to rise today under fair to partly cloudy skies. Conditions will turn humid overni»»»
Exploring the UAE's 8 iconic Ramadan beverages: From Vimto to Qamar Al Din
Dubai: When the call to prayer signals the end of a long day of fasting, the first thing most people in the UAE reach for is not food, it is a drink. Ramadan in the UAE is as much about its iconic beverages as it is about prayer, reflection, and togetherness. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timi»»»
Iran’s Ex-President tried to topple Khamenei early January, but Larijani thwarted the effort, report – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo: Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly tried to topple Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the height of the nationwide unrest in January but Ali Larijani thwarted the effort A report by the French newspaper Le Figar»»»
From code to conscience: India’s vision for responsible AI leadership
At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world. India brings scale and energy to everything »»»
Inflation risks building quietly, investors told to shift into real assets
Dubai: Investors should increase exposure to scarce assets such as real estate, infrastructure, commodities and precious metals as inflation risks build beneath a surface of strong global liquidity, according to DBS Bank Chief Investment Officer Hou Wey Fook. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»
Duterte’s secret killers exposed: How Death squads terrorised Philippines for decades – can justice finally win?
Manila: In 2016, as he campaigned for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made inflammatory remarks about his planned war on drugs, saying that the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat from the bodies of criminals. The statement foreshadowed the violent anti-drug campaign that would define much of his pre»»»
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have seen nearly 33in (83cm) of snow fall, with more than19in in New York's Central Park, the National Weathe»»»
Visit Qatar to host Cirque du Soleil’s CORTEO for the first time in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with Ethara and SESLive!, has announced that Cirque du Soleil’s celebrated production CORTEO will be staged in Doha for the first time, with performances taking place from April 8 to 13 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The product»»»
Qatar Tourism hosts QT Awards Alumni Network Ghabga
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism hosted the 2nd edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on February 22, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the Holy Month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened se»»»
Indian community welcomes families of long-serving expatriates under Radio Malayalam CSR initiative
Tribune News Network Doha In a deeply moving community event, the Indian community in Qatar formally welcomed a total of 15 wives and mothers of long-serving Indian expatriates who are visiting Qatar on an all-expenses-paid trip under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Radio Mala»»»
IWA Ramadan Bazaar at ICC spotlights women empowerment
Tribune News Network Doha The Ramadan Bazaar organized by the Indian Women Association on 19 February at the ICC Ashoka Hall was a vibrant celebration of community spirit, cultural togetherness, and women’s empowerment. The event brought together families, visitors, and entrepreneurs in a warm and »»»
Vijayamanthrangal is a series of reminders, say speakers
Tribune News Network Doha Speakers at the release of Vijayamanthrangal Part 11, authored by Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, observed that Vijayamanthrangal is far more than a collection of motivational books — it is “a series of reminders” that consistently calls humanity back to its core values and high»»»
Rajasthan Pariwar Qatar celebrates Sport Day with grand family picnic
Tribune News Network Doha Rajasthan Pariwar Qatar successfully organized a vibrant and memorable Family Picnic on Qatar Sports Day, marking a wonderful and refreshing new initiative for the community. The event was hosted at a private farm, where enthusiastic members and their families came togethe»»»
Ashghal launches 13th edition of Ramadan tournament
Tribune News Network Doha The 13th edition of the Ashghal Ramadan Tournament kicked off on Sunday, with the participation of approximately 186 players competing in seven games, in a sporting atmosphere that reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation among Ashghal’s employees during the holy»»»
QC distributes over 100,000 hot meals to fasting peoplein Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity’s offices in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have launched the iftar for the Fasting project, distributing 100,000 hot iftar meals to needy families, sponsored individuals, and the most vulnerable groups in the two countries, as part of the Ramadan campaign “the Good»»»