Saudi Arabia bans poultry and egg imports from 40 countries
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority has imposed a ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific regions in 16 other countries, as part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety in the do»»»
Tribute Event Honouring Heroism of Ukrainian People Held in Sofia
A tribute event honouring the heroism of the Ukrainian people was held at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Tuesday to mark four years since the start of the war in Ukraine. Among those attending were caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and Ukraine’s Ambassador to»»»
G7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war with Russia
Paris: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed Tuesday their enduring support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Their move marks the fourth anniversary of the military operation Moscow launched in the territory of its neighbor. In a statement, the leaders expressed their unwavering support »»»
UAE schools issue fog safety guidance
School administrations in the UAE have issued safety advisories to parents regarding school transport operations during periods of dense fog, following weather forecasts by the National Centre of Meteorology warning of reduced visibility across parts of the country. According to Emarat Al Youm, sch»»»
Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events have been held in Ukraine to remember those killed in the four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. As the conflict enters a fifth year, the Ukrainian military continues to resist being overrun by Russian forces, but military losses are mounting on both sides»»»
EU pledges Kyiv aid despite Orbán threats on war anniversary
Hungary’s pro-Russian veto is being seen by diplomats as a temporary glitch, while other states passed a law anyway to loan money to Ukraine. Ukraine would get a €90bn EU loan and Russia would face more sanctions despite Hungary’s opposition, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pledged in »»»
State of the Union: Men's hockey team, Epstein survivors to attend - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., on March 4. Trump is expected to give his first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday. File Photo »»»
UAE denounces violence in Nigeria
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its str»»»
Internet (un)chained: Why cyber-censorship is here to stay
A few years after the beginning of the French Revolution, France underwent the ‘thermidorian reaction’. Policies became more moderate, the bourgeoisie came back to power. But nowadays, most historians use the expression to describe the moment when a radical revolutionary regime is replaced by a mor»»»
NATO state set to relaunch EU membership talks – Politico
Iceland is considering holding a referendum on resuming EU membership talks as early as August, Politico has reported, citing two people familiar with the country’s accession preparations. The Nordic nation’s governing coalition previously pledged to hold a vote on restarting negotiations by 2027, »»»
Canada wants answers from OpenAI after school massacre
Canadian officials have summoned senior OpenAI representatives to Ottawa to answer questions about the tech company’s safety protocols after it confirmed it did not alert police about an account linked to mass shooter Jesse Van Rutselaar.Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said on Monday »»»
Trump threatens ‘very bad day’ for Iran if no deal
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats of military action against Iran, claiming that the Islamic Republic will face a “very bad day” unless it agrees to a nuclear deal. Trump issued the threat in a Truth Social post on Monday, responding to reports that US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman»»»
Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
Juiz de Fora, Brazil: Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 23 people dead and 47 missing in flooding and landslides, officials said Tuesday. Streets turned into raging rivers, with one resident seen clinging to an electricity pole while another waved for help from a window, ac»»»
Uganda wildlife authority seizes 154 kg of ivory
Kampala: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a state-run conservation agency, has seized 10 pieces of raw elephant ivory weighing 154 kg after arresting a suspected trafficker in the northern district of Nwoya. In a statement issued late Monday, the UWA said the suspect, identified as Francis Opir»»»
QBRI opens applications for annual Summer Research Program
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) has opened applications for its 10th Summer Research Program (SRP), offering undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge, faculty-led research. Scheduled to take place from May 31 to J»»»
ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor
Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»
ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor
Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»
Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting
Canada's minister for artificial intelligence has summoned senior staff from OpenAI on Tuesday over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in which eight people were killed including six young children. The company said last week it banned a ChatGPT account owned by the shooting susp»»»
California governor compares himself to black voters because he ‘cannot read’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn sharp backlash after telling an Atlanta audience, “I’m like you,” while describing his low SAT score and reading difficulties, remarks critics have interpreted as an ill-judged attempt to connect with black voters. Newsom, widely discussed as a potential c»»»
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine, too little, too late
Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»
AEK fans fined, banned for two years over flying umbrella exchange
Two AEK soccer fans were fined €5,000 each Tuesday and given a two-year ban from attending any sports events as spectators for throwing an umbrella at visiting Olympiakos players during a match in Athens this month. No injuries were reported from the February 1 incident, which saw the umbrella comi»»»
U.S. accuses Chile of risking regional sovereignty over China project - UPI.com
China Mobile's former president and CEO, He Biao, delivers a speech in March at Mobile World Congress Fira Barcelona convention center in L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, in Barcelona, Spain. He stepped down two weeks ago. File Photo by Alejandro Garci/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The United St»»»
Using jogging tracks? Dubai Police say e-scooters don’t belong there
Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»
Bulgarian Municipalities Focus on Unity, Investment, Waste Reform, Digital Transformation at Association's General Assembly
Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»
Israel could bomb Lebanon’s infrastructure if tensions between Iran and the US escalate, FM warns – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanese foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. The comments from Youssef Raggi came amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East that suggested Washing»»»
Exports from Poland no longer semi-finished products
In 2025, the value of one kilogram of Polish exports exceeded EUR 3 for the first time, reaching EUR 3.04, a 6.7% annual increase. The rise cannot be explained solely by inflation or exchange rate changes, suggesting a structural shift toward more advanced and processed goods. The share of high tec»»»
Meta strikes $100b AMD chip deal to power next-gen AI push
Meta has struck a multiyear chip agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that could be worth as much as $100 billion, marking one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure deals to date as the social media giant accelerates its push toward advanced AI systems and what CEO Mark Zucke»»»
No Unpaid Funds to Municipalities, Regional Minister Todorova-Boneva Says
Caretaker Regional Minister Angelina Todorova-Boneva said on Tuesday that the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has no unpaid funds to municipalities and that over BGN 750 million have been paid out to municipalities in 2025. She spoke at the 39th General Assembly of the National As»»»
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that his top military adviser had urged caution on air strikes against Iran, saying the general believes it would be "easily won". Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky»»»
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives WHO delegation
Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»
More than 16,000 motorists penalized for traffic violations in three days
Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police over the three-day holiday period at the end of Carnival was found in breach of some traffic rule, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 16,274 violations were recorded between Friday and Clean Monday, at a time of increased traffic flow»»»
Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com
A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»
e& posts record 2025 profit on higher subscribers, hikes 2026 dividend
Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over death of drug lord
Nearly 10,000 troops have been deployed in Mexico to quell violence which broke out after the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that claimed dozens of lives, officials said.»»»
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
A powerful winter blizzard that hit the north-eastern US has left two dead in Maryland and continues to delay flights and cause widespread power outages across the region. In Calvert County, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, a vehicle was struck by a falling tree that toppled onto the road way, killin»»»
Minister of State at Foreign Ministry participates in Cairo preparatory meeting on supporting the Lebanese Army
Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and»»»
Egypt Urges Int’l Support for Lebanese Army to Ensure State Exclusivity over Arms
Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, E»»»
Iran Issues Death Sentence Linked to January Unrest, Source Says
A revolutionary court in Tehran has issued a death sentence for an Iranian man accused of "enmity against God", which if confirmed would be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January, a source close to the man's family said. The source told Reuters on Tuesday that Iran's judicia»»»
Qatar participates in high-level segment of 61st session of UN's HRC in Geneva
Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. The State of Qatar was represented at the event by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasse»»»
ING Bank study: 6 out of 10 Romanians took into account opinions of others in organizing the wedding
Wedding: a reason for joy or external pressure? For nearly half of Romanians, the decision to legally marry comes with influence from those around them. And once wedding planning begins, things become even more complicated. Over 60% say they took others’ opinions into account in one way or another,»»»
Three teenagers held over central Thessaloniki robberies
Three teenagers have been arrested in central Thessaloniki for allegedly robbing other young people in the northern port city using the threat of violence, police said Tuesday. A police statement said the men aged 18 and 19 were taken into custody shortly after the robberies early Monday, in which »»»
Opinion | China at the Heart of the Iranian Crisis
Venezuela and Iran are the countries most affected by the “peace through strength” doctrine inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The former faced maritime and aerial blockades, the kidnapping of its president, and the initiation of his trial in Miami, all without any effective global respons»»»
Player Saves Stricken Seagull Hit by Ball During Match in Türkiye
A footballer's quick thinking brought a seagull back to life after the bird was struck by the ball during a match in Türkiye, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred in the first half of the Istanbul First Amateur League playoff final between Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar and Istanbul Yurdum Spo»»»
About 6.5 Million People in Somalia Face Acute Hunger Due to Drought, Govt and UN Say
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, the government and the United Nations said on Tuesday, sounding the alarm days after the UN's food agency warned that food aid could grind to a halt by April without new funding. Somalia declared a national drought emergency in »»»
Moscow will respond if NATO gives nukes to ‘Nazi regime in Kiev’ – Medvedev
Russia would launch a nuclear response if NATO countries supplied atomic weapons to Ukraine, former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, was commenting to RT on Tuesday on claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR»»»
GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov: Replacing Regional Governors Does Not Guarantee Fair Elections, Government Impartiality
Commenting on Monday's appointment of new regional governors by the caretaker government, Toma Bikov MP of GERB-UDF said this approach did not guarantee the government's impartiality. He told reporters: "We have no issue with the replacement of regional governors. What we said is that all 28 out of»»»
Cosmopolis sold 570 homes in 2025, equivalent to approximately EUR 50 million
In Ilfov County, Cosmopolis sales account for almost 50% of the total transactions reported by ANCPI for this county, where Buftea recorded 219 sales and Popesti-Leordeni 1,051 sales during the same period. In addition to the transactions already completed, Cosmopolis has also concluded numerous pr»»»
China targets Japan's defense sector with ban on 'dual-use' exports - UPI.com
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s perform a fly past during the 70th International Fleet Review at Sagami Bay southwest of Tokyo in November 2022. Mitsubishi was among 20 companies blacklisted by China on Tuesday amid rising tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UP»»»
Woman arrested on Kos over wiring fault scam
A woman has been arrested on the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Kos for alleged involvement in the increasingly widespread home wiring fault scam that has parted many vulnerable people from their cash and jewellery. A police statement Tuesday said the 22-year-old woman picked up an unspecified q»»»
Press Review - Russia's 'death economy' and Ukrainian resistance: Four years of war in Ukraine
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Next»»»