France24 17m

Spotlight - AI analytics giant, Palantir: More scrutiny needed?

There are growing calls across Europe for tighter scrutiny of the American AI firm Palantir Technologies, amid concerns over privacy and its expanding role in military and government operations across the US and its allies. The company, led by CEO Alex Karp, provides battlefield analytics to the US»»»

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BBC 38m

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

US President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not yet "capitulated" in the face of Washington's military build-up in the Middle East, the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff has said. Witkoff told Fox News on Saturday that Trump was "curious" about Iran's position after he had warned»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte

The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine w»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why is Khamenei securing succession now?

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has initiated contingency measures to safeguard the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times, which cited senior Iranian officials and individuals fam»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The curious arithmetic of friendship: Why the numbers always change

Do you remember when having a “best friend” wasn’t just important, but a matter of honour? Losing one felt like a personal catastrophe; keeping one meant navigating secret handshakes, playground politics, and endless disputes over who was actually number one. Each friendship, each falling out, each»»»

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France24 3h

Mexican army kills drug lord 'El Mencho' during operation to capture him

The Mexican army on Sunday announced they had killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which is responsible for trafficking huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to the United States. Cervantes, who was better known as “El»»»

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Gulf News 4h

'Sewage crisis' hits USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier: report

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy's flagship aircraft carrier and a symbol of American military might, remains beset by chronic sewage system failures, US media reported. Persistent plumbing problems continue to dog America's newest and biggest supercarrier, nearly a decade after its commissionin»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Meet the entrepreneur revolutionising content creation with AI in Dubai

Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»

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BNE 4h

Uzbekistan signs several big business deals during Mirziyoyev's Board of Peace trip to US

Uzbekistan signed a series of bilateral agreements with companies in the US after the country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, travelled to Washington for the inaugural meeting of American President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones

DOHA: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Mexican cartel leader Oseguera killed in army dragnet

The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said. The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in »»»

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UPI 5h

Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen does not want P»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump tariffs ruled illegal — why new 15% tax keeps UAE investors watching

Dubai: The US Supreme Court struck down a major part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping duties without congressional approval. The conservative-majority decision blocks one of the central tools Trump used to pursue his eco»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones

Doha: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel carries out more strikes in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: People gather near a building damaged in an Israeli strike in the village of Bednayel in eastern Lebanon, 21 February 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the regio»»»

Jordan Times 6h

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.Shortly after the court's 6-3 ruling that rejecte»»»

Qatar Tribune 6h

NEASC recognises ACS Doha Int’l School for academic standards

Tribune News Network Doha ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has been recognised for its excellent standards in both academic and pastoral benchmarks, following the latest inspection by NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges that took place in Semester 1 of t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Here is how Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme is shaping sport and inclusion

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each wee»»»

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BBC 6h

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

A strong public kickoff for Ramadan Sports Fest 2026 at AZF

Tribune News Network Doha Amid a large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting event»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Silent Volunteers Qatar marks 11th year of iftar distribution in Al Sadd

Tribune News Network Doha Silent Volunteers Qatar, a Sri Lankan-led community volunteer group, launched its annual iftar distribution campaign yesterday at the Al Sadd Signal, marking its 11th consecutive year of service during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative, which has become a familiar »»»

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Kuna 7h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

KUWAIT - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons the Iraqi Charge d'Affaires to the country, following Iraq's submission to the UN of coordinates and a map containing claims regarding Iraqi maritime areas. KUWAIT - The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the irresponsible statements made by the »»»

Jordan Times 7h

Jordan’s financial inclusion rate rises to 62% in 2024 — WB

AMMAN — Jordan has recorded "marked" progress in expanding access to financial services, according to the Global Financial Inclusion Index 2025 issued by the World Bank, with 62 per cent of adults hold a bank account or electronic wallet in 2024.The figure represents a steady increase from 47 per c»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

Audit Bureau launches 1st 'Peer Review' with UK NAO

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau announced on Sunday the launch of the first "peer review" mission, marking a milestone in its history. This initiative is part of the Bureau’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability and institutional efficiency.This mission is consider»»»

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France24 7h

US Secret Service kill armed man trying to access Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

An armed man was shot and killed by the US Secret Service on Sunday after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The North Carolina man, who was in his early 20s, had a gas can and a shotgun and had been reported »»»

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France24 7h

New York mayor Mamdani orders citywide travel ban ahead of major snowstorm

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered a travel ban and shutdown of the city's traffic network ahead of a massive snowstorm expected to hit the northeast United States. The ban will not affect essential workers or New Yorkers needing to travel due to emergencies. New York Mayor Z»»»

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France24 7h

Hezbollah says 'resistance' is the only choice after deadly Israeli strike

A Hezbollah official on Saturday said that "resistance" was the only option after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. On Friday, the Israeli military said it had hit Hezbollah command centres in eastern Lebanon and targets linked to the Palestinian group Hamas in th»»»

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France24 7h

Arab, Muslim nations slam ‘inflammatory’ remarks by US ambassador to Israel

Several members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday issued a joint statement condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, that it “would be fine” if Israel took over a huge swath of the Mid»»»

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France24 7h

France to summon US ambassador over comments on slain far-right activist, foreign minister says

France will summon the US ambassador ​to ‌France, Charles ⁠Kushner, over comments on ‌the killing of a French far-right ⁠activist Quentin Deranque last week, French Foreign ​Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said ​on Sunday French Foreign ​Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said ​on Sunday that he would summon»»»

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France24 8h

A Russian passport, a mother's vigil for Ukraine's children

When her kids aren’t watching, Olga devours every piece of news she can find about the war in Ukraine. The Russian mother forces herself to look at photographs of the Ukrainians who have been killed, trying to remember the face of every child lost in her country’s four-year aggression. Speaking out»»»

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France24 8h

Live: Hungary will block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine oil dispute

Hungary will block ⁠the European Union's ​next package of sanctions against Russia, its foreign minister said on Sunday, until Ukraine resumes shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia ​via the Druzhba ‌pipeline, which has been cut off since January 27 after being damaged by a Russian drone,»»»

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France24 8h

Greenland does not need Trump’s ‘great hospital boat’, Denmark says

Greenland does not need healthcare assistance from foreign countries, Denmark's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the US was sending a "great hospital boat" to tend to the "many" sick people "not being taken care of" in the autonomous Danish ter»»»

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France24 8h

2026 Winter Olympics wraps up: Assessing the economic and global impact

The 2026 Winter Olympics is drawing to a close, with the closing ceremony scheduled in Verona on Sunday. Reflecting on the Games over the past weeks, FRANCE 24 spoke with James Reade, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Reading, to explore the event’s impact on the region’s eco»»»

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UPI 8h

Mexican military kills cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' - UPI.com

The Mexican military on Sunday killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, a Mexican national also known as "El Mencho," the alleged co-founder and current leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, which is a noted violent Mexican drug cartel responsible for the trafficking of fentanyl and other »»»

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France24 8h

US ‘totally’ rejects global AI governance, White House adviser tells India summit

The US "totally" rejects global governance of AI, White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios said Friday, noting that "risk-focused obsessions" inhibit a "competitive ecosystem". Kratsios addressed an AI summit in New Delhi a day after French President Emmanuel Macron told the gather»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

Edi Rama Announces €167 Million Transfer to Special Pension Fund Account

Albania has transferred €167 million into a special pension fund account aimed at strengthening the country’s long-term retirement system, Prime Minister Edi Rama said during an appearance on the podcast “Flasim” on Sunday. Speaking on the program, Rama confirmed that the funds have been deposited »»»

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BNE 8h

Israel withdraws own bobsleigh team from Milan-Cortina Winter Games over false illness claim

Israel's Olympic Committee has withdrawn its four-man bobsleigh team from the 2026 Winter Games after an athlete falsely claimed to be ill in order to allow a substitute to race in his place, the Times of Israel reported on February 22. »»»

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BNE 8h

Khamenei says Iran will not submit to US pressure as nuclear talks continue

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said American threats against Iran produce the opposite of their intended effect, as US nuclear envoy Steve Witkoff publicly questioned why Tehran had not "submitted" despite sustained pressure from Washington, his media service reported on February 22. »»»

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BNE 8h

CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Should Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov fear a triumphant return of Tashiyev as his nemesis?

What kind of autocracy will take shape in Kyrgyzstan now that President Sadyr Japarov has purged co-ruler Kamchybek Tashiyev and his allies? “Today, Japarov appears to be on the brink of achieving what none of his predeces»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Doha to host International Cricket Council Board and Committee meetings

Doha: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Doha will host the next round of ICC Board and Committee meetings from March 25-27, 2026. The meetings will bring together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s on»»»

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UPI 8h

JPMorgan closed Trump accounts after Jan. 6, court documents show - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon, pictured in 2023, has been named in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the bank for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- JPMor»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest

London: Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Eze, who nearly joined Spurs prior to moving»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE backs Kuwait over maritime sovereignty

Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed its full and unwavering solidarity with Kuwait in all measures it takes to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, stressing its support for Kuwait against any infringement of its sovereignty or national interests. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Mexican Army Kills Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. The official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said it happened during a military opera»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Abu Dhabi Police launch e-scooter safety drive

Abu Dhabi Police have carried out a field awareness campaign targeting electric scooter users on Abu Dhabi Island as part of efforts to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations. The initiative was implemented by the Department of Traffic and Patrols at Abu Dhabi Police, in»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Iran Reportedly Agreed Secret Shoulder-fired Missile Deal with Russia

Iran agreed a secret 500 million euro ($589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable "Verba" launch units and 2,500 "9M336"»»»

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BBC 10h

Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat

Greenland's prime minister has asked US President Donald Trump to talk to him instead of making "random outbursts on social media", after Trump said he was sending a US hospital boat to "take care" of people on the island. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was going to send a boat filled with med»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar Meteorology warns of rise in humidity levels, chances of mist to fog formation

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned the public of a rise in relative humidity levels and the chances of mist to fog formation over some areas during the night hours and Monday morning, according to its daily weather updates. Earlier on Sunday, QMD announced that weather c»»»

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