Dubai Bling’s Farhana Bodi speaks out against bullies, 'damage has been done'
Dubai: "The damage has been done. He hurt me. He just needs to move on," says Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi, her voice steady, but exhausted. We are at her home in Business Bay, Dubai, where Farhana, 40, is quietly managing a chaotic month. Her co-star from the glossy Netflix show has been taking t»»»
The evolving role of immigration lawyers in Europe’s skilled worker market
As Europe continues to face a changing economic situation, the competition for skilled workers has intensified significantly. The services of immigration lawyers are increasingly becoming essential for companies seeking high-tech and specialised talent. While national laws across the European Union»»»
Australian PM evacuated after 'security incident': police
Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate his official residence on Tuesday over a security threat, police said. Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge, his official residence in the capital Canberra. National broadcaster ABC reported the threat saw Albanese taken to »»»
Malaysia curbs non-AI data centres as power squeeze looms
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has frozen the development of new data centres not used for artificial intelligence over power and water concerns, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday, as the country pivots to resource-hungry AI facilities. The Southeast Asian nation is emerging as a major regional IT »»»
India rolls out Bharat Taxi; drivers to receive profit share
In a move that could reshape India’s ride-hailing market, the Centre has rolled out Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative platform that gives drivers a direct share in profits. Launched earlier this month by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, the platform is built on a simple idea: when t»»»
Bulgaria Vows Continued Support Ukraine's Independence
As four years are marked since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared on Tuesday that this country will continue to stand with Ukraine, in support of its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internatio»»»
Ex-British ambassador to United States Peter Mandelson freed by police - UPI.com
Fomer British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was allowed home on bail early Tuesday after being questioned at a London police station for nine hours amid an investigation into misconduct in public office allegations related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | L»»»
Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy
US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, possibly outlining a case for US military intervention in Iran and renewing a push to reinstate his global tariff regime. On the domestic front, the president may discuss the rising cost of living, his admi»»»
Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2026 registration via Nusuk platform
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Tuesday the opening of registration for the Hajj season 2026 for domestic pilgrims, including Saudi citizens and residents within the Kingdom. The ministry said applications can be submitted through the Nusuk app or via the official webs»»»
Israel warns it would hit Lebanon hard if Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, report – Ya Libnan
Share: GENEVA/BEIRUT – Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any U.S.-Iran war, two senior Lebanese officials said on Tuesday. The office of the Israeli »»»
Iran looms large over Trump's address to the nation
US President Donald Trump takes to the podium tonight to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term. "It’s going to be a long speech because we have a lot to talk about," Trump said ahead of the address. The State of the Union—an annual speech delivered by the US president to C»»»
Qatar Football Festival tickets to go on sale tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: Ticket sales for the Qatar Football Festival will open tomorrow, February 25, 2026, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy announced on social media. Tickets will be available through the official ticketing website starting at 9pm Doha time on February 25. The Qatar Football Fes»»»
UK government urged to release documents linked to ex-prince Andrew
London: The UK government Tuesday faced calls to release documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy, just hours after a veteran politician was quizzed by police in the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. US authorities last month published millions of files related to late sex offende»»»
US ambassador Kushner must explain no show to regain government access, says French FM
The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, must explain why he did not show up when summoned by the French government in order to regain access to ministers, France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Tuesday. Kushner was summoned after reposting comments made by Washington abo»»»
Free Ramadan nights return to Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization with ‘Ramadan Lamma’
Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of the third edition of “Ramadan Lamma” at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, offering visitors a family-friendly cultural experience throughout the Holy Month, with free entry for all. Scheduled to run from February 26 »»»
Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and cancelled school
New York: Neighbours, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” scrambled to dig out much of the northeastern United States from a brutal and - in some areas - record-breaking storm that blanketed the region with snow and resulted in thousands of fligh»»»
Investment platform SyndiFi plans to lower minimum entry ticket for commercial property
Investment platform SyndiFi is entering a new phase in the commercial real estate market, after completing syndicated transactions totalling more than EUR 24 million. The company says it is expanding towards sectors considered less sensitive to economic cycles and is preparing the technical infrast»»»
Vucic, de Montbrial discuss current global affairs
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the founder and executive chairman of the French Institute of International Relations Thierry de Montbrial in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss current global affairs. "A great privilege for me, and an exceptional meeting with Thierry de Montbrial»»»
As the dollar breaks the LD 10.50 mark, Aldabaiba attempts to deflect blame squarely onto Hafter for Libya’s runaway economic crisis
With the black-market foreign exchange rate plunging the Libyan dinar to over the LD 10.50 to the US dollar yesterday, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba pre-empted a potentially explosive public political reaction by issuing a statement yesterday placing the blame squarely o»»»
How Russia’s 'thousand cuts' tactic is straining Ukraine’s frontline forces
With battle lines essentially frozen after four years of war in Ukraine, Russia has begun to use a new tactic known as a "thousand cuts" – simultaneous attacks by smaller groups that are able to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory by exploiting weaknesses in its defences. After four years of wa»»»
UNICEF: Nearly 24,000 Ukrainian Children Live in Bulgaria in 2026
Since the start of the war, over 220,000 Ukrainians have received temporary protection in Bulgaria. In 2026, more than 80,000 Ukrainian citizens continue to reside in the country, of whom 25–30%, or nearly 24,000, are children, said UNICEF Bulgaria, citing data of the State Agency for Refugees (SAR»»»
Prosecution Service Starts Check against Interior Minister over Pressure Reported by MP and Two Interior Ministry Representatives
The prosecution service received reports from an MP and two representatives of the Interior Ministry alleging pressure exerted by the caretaker Interior Minister, the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) announced on Tuesday. On Monday, a complaint, alleging institutional pressure and "direct inte»»»
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a CBS News contributor after exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein were among documents published by the US Department of Justice. Attia appears to have exchanged a number of emails with the convicted sex offender, including a crass comment ab»»»
Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said his country will not provide emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine until Kiev restores the flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline. Fico made the announcement on Monday, when the ultimatum he issued over the weekend to Ukraine to r»»»
Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants welcomes two renowned legal experts
Dubai: Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal ConsultantsPerfect has announced the appointment of Dr Hassan Elhais as Legal Consultant, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s legal expertise and strengthening its international standing. Dr Elhais brings nearly two decades of distinguished legal expe»»»
First edition of Bucharest Design Festival announced for mid-2026
THE INSTITUTE Foundation is launching Bucharest Design Festival (BDF), a celebration of design and its role in connecting the city with its people. The event, which will take place between 20 May and 21 June 2026, aims to explore and promote the intersections between design, the city, and communiti»»»
Four Bulgarians Arrested in Greece Over Kidnapping and Exploitation of Fellow Citizens
Greek authorities have detained four Bulgarian nationals near the town of Farsala in southern Thessaly on charges of kidnapping, human trafficking, and the exploitation of their fellow citizens, according to reports from ERT and BTA. The group includes two men, aged 26 and 48, and two women, aged 2»»»
DSB Leader Atanassov: Replacing Regional Governors Is Standard Practice
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) Chair Atanas Atanassov said on Tuesday that whenever a new government takes office, it is the accepted practice for them to replace the regional governors. He was speaking to the press and was asked to comment on the dismissal of regional governors by the caretak»»»
North Macedonia’s fugitive ex-deputy prime minister Grubi arrested at Kosovo border
Former first deputy prime minister of North Macedonia Artan Grubi was arrested on February 23 at the Blace border crossing with Kosovo, ending more than 14 months on the run after being sought over a major corruption case linked to the State Lottery, the police announced. »»»
North Macedonia’s fugitive ex-deputy prime minister Grubi arrested at Kosovo border
Former first deputy prime minister of North Macedonia Artan Grubi was arrested on February 23 at the Blace border crossing with Kosovo, ending more than 14 months on the run after being sought over a major corruption case linked to the State Lottery, the police announced. »»»
Tripoli Libyan government rejects new import taxes, blames dinar collapse on Hafter’s parallel spending outside approved budget
As the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar plunged to unprecedented rates over the LD 10.50 to the dollar yesterday, and the leadership of the House of Representatives (HoR), in collusion with the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), attempted to force-through without parliamentary or government»»»
European Commission flags worsening debt path for Hungary
The European Commission has delivered a critical assessment of Hungary’s public debt outlook in its latest Debt Sustainability Monitor (DSM), financial website Portfolio.hu writes. Although short-term financing condit»»»
“669 Innocent Children Will Never Grow Up”: Bulgarian Party Honors Ukraine’s Youngest War Victims in front of Russian Embassy
Supporters of “Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria” (DSB) commemorated the children killed during the ongoing war in Ukraine by arranging a display of children’s shoes in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia. Each pair of shoes was accompanied by labels indicating the ages of the victims from cities i»»»
Interior Minister Announces Three Deputies, Acting Secretary General and Possible Changes at Head of Regional Police Departments
As of Tuesday, the political cabinet at the Interior Ministry is being joined by three new Deputy Interior Ministers: Ivan Anchev, Kaloyan Kaloyanov, and Kaloyan Miltenov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told BNR. Georgi Kandev takes over as acting Deputy Secretary General. Dechev said he w»»»
Kecmanovic through to Acapulco second round
ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the second round of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian Tristan Schoolkate in the opening round on Tuesday. Kecmanovic, who won after 64 minutes of play, will next face the winner of the tie between Ge»»»
Rights Group Slams Treatment of Viral Japanese Monkey
The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed. Punch, a baby macaque abandoned by its mother, shot to stardom after being pictured getting bullied by »»»
US dollar Index climbs above 97.8 amid tariff uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose above the 97.8 level on Tuesday, rebounding after coming under pressure in the previous session as investors continue to assess the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. Legal and trade developments In the latest development, global logistics giant FedEx filed a la»»»
Gold retreats from a three-week high as a strengthening dollar weighs on precious metals
Gold bar and dollars Gold prices retreated from a three-week peak on Tuesday, pressured by a surging US dollar despite lingering uncertainty over US trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Market performance Spot gold dropped 1.5 percent to US$5,150.38 per ounce, while US gold futures for »»»
Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night. Over the course of the past year, Trump has pushed the envelope of presidential power in a multitude of directions. He has achieved substantive accom»»»
Hamas Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over New West Bank Moves
Hamas on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control over the occupied West Bank. Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a pr»»»
Hungary vetoes €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine
Hungary has blocked the EU’s proposed €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan for Ukraine, as well as the latest package of sanctions on Russia, citing Kiev’s allegedly deliberate disruption of oil supplies to the country. Hungary placed the double veto on the initiatives on Monday as Kiev and Bu»»»
US aiming to shift blame for Iran strikes onto Israel – source
The US is seeking to limit the political and military costs of potential direct action against Iran to avoid being formally cast as the “initiator of war,” an Iranian defense source has told RT. However, any attempt to reallocate responsibility is unlikely to alter the outcome, the official warned.»»»
107 HoR members state that they have not issued the decision to impose new import taxes
In a statement released yesterday, 107 members of the House of Representatives (HoR) affirmed that the House (in its entirety), as the competent legislative authority, has not issued any valid or enforceable decision authorizing the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) to impose taxes on goods or any other »»»
February consumer basket at Mden 67.382: SSM
Skopje, 20 February 2026 (MIA) - The minimal consumer basket in February 2026 stands at Mden 67.382 (EUR 1.093), up by Mden 969 over the one in January, said the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) on Friday. The cost of food and beverages in the minimal consumer basket stands at Mden 25.»»»
Easy-to-cook Chicken Tikka Kebabs to elevate your Ramadan table
Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us. What’s the best way to keep it from drying out? What internal temperature should I aim for? How do I avoid spreading bacteria all over the kitchen? Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost y»»»
Man dies after falling from bridge on major route
A 74-year-old man has died after falling from a pedestrian bridge on a major highway in Egaleo, western Athens. The incident happened on the southbound lane of Kifisos Avenue, at the junction of Petrou Ralli near the River West shopping mall, at around 2.30 a.m. on Tuesday. After his fall, the man »»»
Severe flooding submerges farmland in Evros border region
Torrential rain has pushed the Evros River, which forms the border between Turkey and Greece, over its banks, flooding its low-lying areas on both sides of the border. A levee breach in Kornofolia, a community south of Soufli, pushed floodwaters towards the plain submerging more than 1,000 acres of»»»
Bulgaria: Peevski Retires “New Beginning,” Pledges Unified DPS for Elections
Bulgarian media tycoon and notorious oligarch Delyan Peevski has officially retired the “New Beginning” label as his party prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to an announcement from the DPS press office. The party’s Central Council recently convened and formalized plans fo»»»
Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime 24-02-2026 12:06 PM Hamas on Monday condemned an arson attack carried out b»»»
DSB Marks Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Representatives of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) marked fours years since the start of Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. They arranged children’s shoes on a sidewalk in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sofia, as a symbol of the children’s lives taken during the war. A»»»