Yordan Bozhilov and Zlatin Krastev were appointed Deputy Ministers of Defence, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said on Tuesday at the opening of the annual conference of the Chief of Defence. The conference focused on the development of the Armed Forces through the prism of national and»»»

Foreign minister Youssef Rajji said Tuesday that Lebanon fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. Rajji said Lebanese authorities had appealed to Hezbollah, which has fought several wars with Israel, most recently in 2024, not to respond in any »»»

The army accused the Israeli military on Tuesday of firing near a position it was setting up in the country's south, saying it had instructed troops to return fire. In a statement, the Lebanese army said it was "establishing a new observation post on the southern border" when "the area surrounding »»»

The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee maintained the interest rate at 4%, halting a streak of two consecutive 0.25% cuts implemented in November and January. Most analysts had anticipated a third reduction until geopolitical tensions with Iran altered the calculus, Globes noted. »»»

Student protests continued across Tehran's universities for a fourth consecutive day on February 24, with demonstrations reported at more than ten institutions as Basij militia members deployed on campuses to contain the unrest, according to student Telegram channels. »»»

Authorities in Serbia have arrested two men suspected of plotting to assassinate President Aleksandar Vucic and overthrow the constitutional order, the interior ministry said on February 23. In a statement, the Ministry of»»»

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) posted significant gains on February 23, defying a broader downturn across Western equity markets. The local rally was largely driven by robust domestic retail sales data and relief that a feared US military strike on Iran, which markets anticipated could have o»»»

In February 2025, during his address at the Federal Security Service Board, Russian President Putin said the service is a strong, reliable and effective link in national security. Sputnik goes life as Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a meeting of the Federal Security Service (FSB) Boa»»»

Polish retail sales grew 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in January, easing somewhat from a 5.3% y/y rise in December, the statistics office GUS said on February 23. The January reading beat market consensus, wh»»»

Dubai: We know what you must be thinking. A holiday for under Dh2,000? A few weeks away from the Eid holidays, no way, José. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fortunately, travel agents have confirmed that UAE travellers have a few short- and mid-haul options that offer »»»

Bakyt Torobaev submitted a letter of resignation from the posts of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, sources reported. There has been no official confirmation from the Cabinet of Ministers yet. According »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee of the Shura Council held a meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Speaker of Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, to discuss a draft law regarding owners' association, in light of the council's decision to return the draft to the committe»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s consumer protection department has urged residents to shop responsibly during promotional seasons and avoid excessive purchasing, warning that misleading discounts and unnecessary stockpiling can place pressure on household finances and disrupt market stability. Ahmad Ahli, Acting Di»»»

Malayalam movie fans and political watchers in Kerala have something to look forward to: superstar Mohanlal will be interviewing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a programme that delves into his personal life, political journey, and governance. Pictures of the two together have already gone viral»»»

Kuwait has brought into force a new compulsory national service law requiring every male citizen to report for military service within 180 days of turning 18, in a move aimed at strengthening defence readiness and closing gaps in previous legislation. The amended law entered into effect last Sunday»»»

Dubai: Mayank Pawar, a fitness enthusiast, reality TV personality, and seven-time Mr India titleholder, has passed away at the age of 37. The Splitsvilla Season 7 contestant’s death was confirmed through a post on his official Instagram account, leaving fans and members of the fitness community sho»»»

By order of Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, Alexander Traykov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Culture, the press center of the Culture Ministry announced here on Tuesday. Alexander Traykov was born in 1977 in Sofia. He holds a degree in History and a Master’s degree in “Crises, Conflicts and Dip»»»

Delivery of the second batch of eight F-16 jet fighters for the Bulgarian Air Force will probably be delayed by a year, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said here on Tuesday. Under two contracts with the US, Bulgaria has purchased a total of 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft worth USD 2.5 billio»»»

The Sofia Regional Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday that it has requested assistance from an American partner service and from Europol, through Bulgaria’s national representative at Eurojust, in connection with pre-trial proceedings into a high-profile multiple deaths case - the Petrohan-Okolc»»»

As the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is marked, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its continued backing for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. In an official statement, the min»»»

Acting Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has indicated that the delivery of Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 fighter jets is likely to be postponed by approximately one year. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the annual conference of the Chief of Defence, he explained that the delay »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred in Israeli shelling on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza Strip: Palestinian sources 24-02-2026 13:04 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: The area surrounding one of our observation posts in the Sarda region came under gunfire from the Israeli side, accompanied »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Army Command issued orders to reinforce the position, maintain its presence there, and respond to the sources of fire 24-02-»»»

Gostivar, 21 February 2026 (MIA) - The Gostivar - Kichevo motorway will be finished as planned by 2029, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski and State Roads Director Koce Trajanovski during Saturday's inspection of construction works on the G»»»

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have stopped the activities of a recently arrived foreign national. The man adhered to an extremely radical religious ideology and planned to establish underground cells by recruiting local youth, the press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan »»»

The National Bank’s international reserves reached a historic high of $10,177.18 billion in January 2026, National Bank’s data say. Compared to January 2025, when they stood at $5,190.86 billion, reserves have almost doubled. The net increase over the 12 months reached over 96 percent. Reserves gro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently launched, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the 'Young Inspector' initiative. The initiative comes as part of joint efforts to embed a culture of food safety within the community and among school students. The»»»

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»»»

No single topic dominates the Bulgarian news media on Tuesday. POLITICS 24 Chasa publishes an analysis by Prof. Ivan Todorov assessing the relative weight of ministries and regulators in the caretaker government over a three-month horizon. The analysis identifies the Ministries of Energy, Agricultu»»»

In 2026, the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) will focus on accelerating European investments, ensuring the financial sustainability of municipalities, implementing sectoral reforms in waste management, energy, and transport, as well as advancing the digita»»»

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chair Krum Zarkov said that the impartiality of the caretaker cabinet is at risk following the appointment of regional governors with political affiliations and the quick resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for fair elections. He was speaking at a pr»»»

A court in Larissa where a judge is hearing a case over missing video footage from the loading of a commercial freight train hours before the deadly Tempe train collision in 2023 drew anger from victims’ families after it refused a call to summon the prosecutor who first investigated the rail trage»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met with Italian Ambassador to Belgrade Luca Gori on Tuesday to discuss the process of Serbia's EU integration and judicial reforms, and noted that full EU membership was Serbia's strategic goal. Vujic noted that his ministry remained committed to fur»»»

Lawyers acting for two Jordanian citizens who have been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2014 have lodged petitions with the UN claiming they are victims of an internal power struggle within the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah. Jihad Quzmar and Karam al-Sadeq are serving lengthy prison se»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Hundreds of Belgians living near a 3M plant have sued the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called "forever chemicals" in a trial that opens on Tuesday. The residents are demanding almost 30 million euros ($35 million) in total in potential »»»

Construction of a National Artificial Intelligence Center will begin in Kyrgyzstan as early as in 2026. First Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies Nursultan Kubanov said in an interview with Birinchi Radio. According to him, the center’s launch will be a powerful incen»»»

With the approach of spring, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has intensified preventive measures in areas prone to natural hazards. According to the ministry’s press service, rescuers in Batken district, together with local authorities, conducted inspections in the upper zone of »»»

Anytime Romania, the digital insurance brand of Interamerican and part of the Dutch financial group Achmea, announces the launch of its fully digital motor insurance issuance flow. With more than 500,000 customers across Greece and Cyprus, Anytime leverages its proven expertise to deliver a fast, s»»»

The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) operated in a stable, consistent manner and fully in line with its core objectives in 2025, providing expert and reliable support to Bulgarian municipalities, according to the organization's annual report. It was present»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's status as a nuclear-weapon-free state should not be subject to revision, Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko said on Tuesday. "Ukraine's nuclear-weapon-free status was one of the key conditions for its recognition as an independent state. This status »»»

Taher Al-Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received last Sunday (22 February) Ma Xuliang, the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Libya, in the presence of Hassan Mohammed Rabha, Director of the Asia and Australia Affairs Department at the Ministry. During »»»

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»»»

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev sees a "panic-driven attack" against himself as the prosecution service has started a probe against him. "The prosecution has launched a panic-driven attack against me as minister," Dechev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Tuesday. "At »»»

The Executive Bureau of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has called on MPs from the BSP-United Left parliamentary group to support President Iliana Iotova’s veto on the Election Code by refusing to re-adopt the contested amendments. The appeal was made by BSP Chair Krum Zarkov on Tuesday at a pr»»»

Two bears from Argentina were on their way from South America to Bulgaria on Tuesday, the Four Paws Foundation said. For the first time in Bulgaria’s history, wild animals are expected to arrive by plane from another continent. The bears, whose names are Gordo and Florence, were rescued during a mi»»»

Caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova, speaking at the Innovation Continuum 2026 forum organized by NATO Allied Command Transformation at the GATE Institute with the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, said that defence innovation is an important priority and that strong »»»

The suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie appears to have been at her front door prior to the night she went missing, a law enforcement source has told the BBC's US partner CBS News. The 84-year-old mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing on 1 February, having disapp»»»