View of Royal Lodge, ex-Prince Andrew's residence in Windsor Great Park, where officers from Thames Valley Police were continuing to search Friday for evidence in an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office by King Charles' younger brother. Photo by Tolga Akman/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Br»»»

Dubai: If your company was founded after 2015, you are more likely to have a work-from-home (WFH) policy than one founded before 1990 and that's according to new data from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), an American private nonprofit research organisation. And it's not just the age»»»

Dubai: Oman is considering a new framework to regulate children’s use of social media, as authorities respond to growing concerns over digital safety and the impact of online platforms on young users. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has begun a comprehensive review of how children engag»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he would “love” to see Russia and China join his ‘Board of Peace’, established to guide the stabilization of Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war. Moscow earlier signaled that it was contemplating the idea, while China has declined, citing commitments to the UN. Sp»»»

The Bulgarian Association of Health Professionals in Nursing (BAHPN) on Friday circulated an open letter to the media opposing the transfer of creches to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Science. The shift has been proposed by Sofia Municipality in the form of draft amendments to t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have carried out one massive strike and six group strikes using precision weapons and drones against military facilities in Ukraine in response to enemy strikes on civilian infrastructure, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "From February 14 to February 2»»»

Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper ‌will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of ​the Chagos Islands, which is home to a US-UK air base. Last year, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed »»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a wide-ranging series of community initiatives to honour the Holy Month of Ramadan, united under the theme 'Family is where we belong.' The programme is designed to nurture social solidarity, celebrate the spirit of generosity, and s»»»

Al Ain: The city of Al Ain is experiencing a vibrant Ramadan season this year, with a wide-ranging programme of cultural, heritage and community events designed to bring families and visitors together in a unique atmosphere that blends tradition with modern experiences. The Department of Culture an»»»

The United Kingdom has refused to grant US forces permission to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, The Times reported on Thursday. According to the report, US President Donald Trump’s public withdrawal of support for UK plans to give up sovereignty over the Chagos Island»»»

Tunis, Feb 20 (TAP) - In Tunisia over the 2018–2024 period, the erosion of purchasing power, measured by the evolution of real household income per capita, amounted to about 8°C, generating "increased budgetary pressure on households, growing...»»»

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has attempted to calm speculation about her stepping down early that has called into question the central bank's separation from politics, telling the Wall Street Journal she expects to complete her term. Lagarde's status as leader of Europe's most »»»

Bishkek’s budget revenues for 2026 will amount to 32.9 billion soms. The figure was announced during public hearings on the capital’s draft budget. Funds are planned to be allocated for road construction and repairs, development of engineering infrastructure, major renovations of social facilities,»»»

Abu Dhabi: Deerfields Mall, the capital’s premier community shopping destination, invites families and friends to come together for its much-anticipated Ramadan Nights Festival, taking place from 19 February to 22 March. In collaboration with Jetour - Elite Group Holding LTD, the mall is celebratin»»»

The Israeli enemy has persisted in its violations of Lebanese sovereignty, carrying out a series of blatant breaches of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and, by extension, UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, Al-Manar TV’s correspondent reported that the enemy has launched mult»»»

DOHA: The holy month of Ramadan continues to consolidate its position as a peak season for the gold market in Qatar, despite unprecedented global price levels for the precious metal, which have recently surpassed the $5,000 per ounce threshold for the first time in history. This year's Ramadan coin»»»

The UN's World Food Program (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding. The Rome-based agency said it had already been forced to reduce the number of people receiving emergency food assistance from 2.2 million in early 202»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been released by UK police after nearly 12 hours of questioning following his arrest on Thursday. He remains under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles last ye»»»

After lighting up the streets of Paris in 2024, the Olympic flame will be making a return to France in 2030, when the French Alps are set to welcome the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Organisers have promised financially and environmentally sustainable games, where 93 percent of pre-existing infr»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov is convening a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on February 26, the Justice Ministry press service reported on Friday. The single item on the agenda will be appointing an acting prosecutor general. In his r»»»

POLITICS All dailies report on the new caretaker government, headed by caretaker PM Andrey Gurov. *** Trud writes that Bulgaria’s 106th government, the 12th caretaker cabinet, is sworn in on February 19, 2026, and that political scientist Milena Stefanova warns its work risks sliding into the elect»»»

Mixed-use urban development projects, which combine multiple functions, from retail to office and entertainment have proven their attractiveness to communities, becoming favourite destinations. Their new generation has raised the bar, giving cities back areas that were once grey and underutilized, »»»

Acting Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov has called a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) for February 26, with the sole agenda item being the appointment of a new interim Prosecutor General. Yankulov cited the ongoing legal and institutional crisis caused by Borislav Sarafov, w»»»

Nearly 57% of Romanians believe it is risky to live uninsured, while 90% say they feel vulnerable to unforeseen events such as accidents, health problems, income loss, or a death in the family, according to a survey published by Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări, cited by Agerpres. Four out of five responde»»»

President Iliana Yotova said she would promptly sign a decree relieving Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections Stoil Tsitselkov of his duties, provided such a proposal is submitted by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. She made the statement in an interview with bTV, her first since assuming»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov is convening a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on February 26, the Justice Ministry press service reported on Friday. The single item on the agenda will be appointing an acting prosecutor general. In his r»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump promised $10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for Gaza as he inaugurated his "Board of Peace," a new institution whose ultimate mission has drawn questions. Trump brought together allies from around the world -- many authoritarians, with few»»»

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.»»»

Turkish police have detained investigative journalist Alican Uludag on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and spreading misinformation, sparking outrage among journalism groups. Uludag, who works for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s Turkish service, was taken from his home in »»»

Iran has warned that U.S. bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks. Amir Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, made the remarks in a letter to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres an»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen", as he deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the region. "It's proven to be over the years not easy to make a»»»

Allegra will be one of the most exclusive real estate projects on the local market, bringing together only seven apartments in a boutique residential building structured on four levels. Each residence will have a total area of at least 150 square meters and will consist of three bedrooms, three or »»»

What fate awaits Europe’s Future Combat Air System? The joint programme to modernise military aviation in France, Germany and Spain has hit turbulence, as tensions rise between the partners designing a next-generation fighter jet – and questions grow over whether Berlin might quit the defence »»»

MOL Group disclosed its financial results for the full year as well as the fourth quarter of 2025. A more challenging macroeconomic and price environment weighed on Upstream performance, while strong Downstream and Consumer Services results supported overall profitability. Profit before tax reached»»»

Former ‌South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Friday for his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024, a day after a Seoul court sentenced him to life in prison for masterminding an insurrection. In a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry f»»»

The southern side of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek, from Intergelpo Street to Kainazarov Street (4,458 kilometers), will be temporarily closed for repairs starting February 24. The press service of the City Hall announced. According to the press service, the work will begin ahead of schedule due »»»

Singapore, Feb. 20 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Friday amid escalating concerns over a potential conflict between the United States and Iran and possible supply disruptions. Brent crude futures gained 25 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $71.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 31 cen»»»

As Iran issues blunt warnings of strikes on US bases and assets if war erupts, Washington is already on the move. Massive C-5M Super Galaxy cargo planes — among the largest military aircraft in the world — have been spotted heading into the Middle East, hauling heavy equipment as tensions spike. Th»»»

SCOR Bucharest aims to hire over 300 professionals by the end of 2026, including 100 in finance, 150 in technology and data, approximately 45 in Property & Casualty, and 20 colleagues in operations. The recruitment process to strengthen the SCOR Bucharest team began in January 2026, and currently, »»»

Abu Dhabi is stepping into 2026 with a renewed focus on families and young children, building on a year of record-breaking engagement and service expansion, the city’s Early Childhood Authority (ECA) said. Dr Yousef Al Hammadi, Executive Director of ECA’s Knowledge & Impact Sector, highlighted that»»»

Dubai: The UAE economy expanded steadily during the first nine months of 2025, with gross domestic product reaching about Dh1.4 trillion, supported by continued strength in non-oil sectors and broad-based growth across key industries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Da»»»

Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the capsule-laying ceremony for the construction of Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Zone (SFIT) in Issyk-Kul district. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Speaking at the event, the Cabinet Chairman emphasized that the Tamchy»»»

Dubai: Dubai witnessed an unforgettable night of K-Pop and pop energy on Tuesday, 17 February, as the KRAZY Super Concert brought some of the biggest names from Asia’s music scene to the stage. From high energy performances to fan chants and iconic hits, the concert was everything a K-pop fan dream»»»

Bulgaria’s presidential institution has received formal notification from the Ministry of Defence that US Air Force aircraft currently stationed at Sofia Airport are present to support a planned military exercise, President Iliana Iotova said on Friday. She was speaking in a wide-ranging interview »»»

President Iliana Iotova vetoed amendments to the Election Code that limit the number of polling stations outside the European Union to 20, as no one was able to give her “a satisfactory explanation as to why the number must be set at exactly 20,” she said in a wide-ranging interview on bTV on Frida»»»

The United States under President Donald Trump is pressing Nato to significantly reduce its foreign engagements, including scaling down the alliance’s long-running peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, Politico reported on February 19, citing statements from four diplomats. »»»

The United States under President Donald Trump is pressing Nato to significantly reduce its foreign engagements, including scaling down the alliance’s long-running peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, Politico reported on February 19, citing statements from four diplomats. »»»

Onodrim Industries, a defence technology startup headquartered in Amsterdam and led by Lithuanian executive Aistis Simaitis, has raised €40mn in fresh investment to accelerate its growth, the company said in a press release.  »»»

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, seen here campaigning in November 2025, is to give the Democrats' response next week to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has been tapped to give the »»»

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan became the most popular destinations for Uzbeks in early 2026, podrobno.uz reports. According to the website, tourism activity among Uzbek citizens increased significantly in January 2026, with nearly 590,000 people traveling abroad. According to the National Statistical C»»»