Oman’s foreign minister said Iranian and US negotiators were exchanging “creative and positive ideas” during talks in Geneva on Thursday. Oman is mediating the indirect talks amid a massive US military buid-up in the Middle East. The two sides took a break following morning negotiations and will re»»»

Iran and the US are holding the third round of indirect talks in Geneva Thursday (February 26) as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran with a massive deployment of military aircraft and warships to the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert gives us his analysis and tells us more a»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 26: We look at reactions from the Indian and Israeli press after Narendra Modi's speech to the Israeli parliament. His visit is controversial back home. Also: the Berlin Film Festival's future leadership is in jeopardy after a film director's anti-Israel speec»»»

In tonight's edition: Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces revamped legislation set to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. But first: Washington is set to cut health aid to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal break down. And »»»

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday (February 25) urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.»»»

Washington is moving to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal broke down. A requirement for Zimbabwe to share sensitive health data triggered the collapse. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo tells us more.»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network. Cumulatively valued at Dh2.5 billion, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430 million square met»»»

Wine is the lifeblood of France's southwestern Bordeaux region, employing 60,000 people both directly and indirectly. But faced with falling consumption, overproduction and the French state's "grubbing up" scheme, the wine industry is being forced to reinvent itself in order to survive. Winemakers »»»

A French court is due to hand down its verdict today (February 26) in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari for glorifying terrorism. She is a possible bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are being held in Iran. FRAN»»»

Manila: A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Thursday evening, sending a billowing plume of ash about 2,500 metres (1.5 miles) into the nighttime sky. The two-minute eruption began at 7:04 pm (1104 GMT), state volcanology agency director Teresito Bacolcol told AFP, saying "there might be»»»

GENEVA Borge Brende announced Thursday he was resigning as head of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, after revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World »»»

JERUSALEM India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Israel and India agreed there was “no place for terrorism in the world”, as he wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Israel. The trip, which has drawn criticism at home, marks Modi’s second visit to Israel as»»»

Newly released emergency call recordings and autopsy findings have brought renewed attention to the case of Indian-origin pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta, who is accused of killing her four-year-old daughter and staging the incident as a drowning at a Florida vacation rental. According to investigators»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- Acting Director General of the Environment Public Authority (EPA) Nouf Behbahani on Thursday extended her warmest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the P»»»

Newly unsealed court filings have revealed that US singer D4vd - real name David Anthony Burke - is the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent murder of a 14-year-old girl, whose remains were found in his car in September. The filings were released after D4vd's family were summoned »»»

In 2025, for the first time since the Great Depression, the US experienced negative net migration, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal and a Brookings Institution report. There was a significant drop-off in entries to the US in 2025 relative to 2024.2025 net migration was estimated bet»»»

According to an internal analysis of consumer behavior in February, the two celebrations showed different ordering patterns: on February 14, most orders were placed between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM, while February 24 recorded a peak at lunchtime and in the early evening. On both days, fast-food restaur»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have launched the 44th edition of their annual Ramadan religious competitions, offering prizes worth a total of Dh500,000. The initiative aims to promote religious awareness, strengthen cultural knowledge, and encourage community engagement during the holy month. Organised by th»»»

The National Assembly postponed the second-reading vote on amendments to the Social Security Code introducing multi-funds in the supplementary pension insurance system. The proposal for postponement was made by Denitsa Sacheva (GERB-UDF) after the provisions were presented and debated in the plenar»»»

A recent sociological survey conducted by the Center for Analysis and Marketing (CAM) in February indicates that five parties are likely to secure seats in Bulgaria’s next parliament. According to the study, these parties are Rumen Radev’s formation, GERB, WCC-DB, DPS-New Beginning, and “Revival.” »»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, who is on an official visit to Denmark, said on Thursday in Copenhagen Denmark was interested in EU enlargement but had still not agreed to opening further chapters in Serbia's accession talks, and added that Denmark saw two outstanding issues on»»»

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) – A delegation of Arab, Chinese, Indian, German, American and African investors paid a visit to explore investment opportunities in Tunisia, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) said.The delegation is led by Jamel...»»»

Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The Gabes Court of First Instance on Thursday delivered its ruling in the summary proceedings seeking the immediate suspension of the activities of the polluting units of the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT), rejecting the request...»»»

Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai (C), seen here in February 2021, won an appeal against a conviction for fraud on Thursday but remains in prison serving a 20 year sentence for endangering "national security." File photo by Jerome Favre/EPA-EFE Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Imprison»»»

Real Madrid are through to the next round of the Champions League but, once again, the biggest talking point was not the football. A 2-1 win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory. Arbeloa’s side had already done the hard work in Lisbon with a 1-0 win at the Estadio da»»»

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Vehicle technical inspections in Ajman now take just seven minutes — down from 20 — following the launch of a new AI-powered smart inspection lane that has reduced procedures by 50 per cent. The initiative, introduced by Ajman Police General Headquarters, comes in line with the UAE Cabinet’s drive »»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Lebanon, HE Nabih Berri met on Thursday with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

According to a survey of the Center for Analysis and Marketing, about 68% of Bulgarian residents are expected to vote at the elections on April 19, and the National Assembly is likely to be comprised of five political formations. The data were presented by Center for Analysis and Marketing Director»»»

The top Democrat on the congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein has accused the US justice department of withholding files containing allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against President Donald Trump. Robert Garcia, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, said he had perso»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The process of deepening the integration of Russia and Belarus is natural and mutually beneficial, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "The process of deepening integration between our two countries is logical, natural and, I would like to emphasize this, mutually »»»

Dubai Police’s traditional Iftar Cannon has once again become a major community attraction during the holy month of Ramadan, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors who gather daily to witness one of the UAE’s most cherished traditions. Families have been flocking to fixed and mobile cannon »»»

According to a letter sent by the Council of Ministers to the Central Election Commission (CEC), the Council of Ministers will not fulfil its obligation to provide voting screens for polling stations in the country, CEC Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva reported during Thursday's meeting of the Commissio»»»

The UK-French nuclear weapon plot in Ukraine may be aimed at achieving several objectives, Bureau of Military-Political Analysis’ head Alexander Mikhailov tells Sputnik. The EU elites are not happy with them being sidelined in the Ukraine peace talks so Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron may be tryin»»»

With the background of the continuation of the political split between Libya’s western and eastern based regimes with elections seemingly a world away, the black-market foreign exchange rate of the Libyan dinar plunging to over the LD 10.50 rate per dollar causing prices to spike, and the CBL and H»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded its smart parking infrastructure across the emirate, providing 10 smart parking yards offering a total of 2,421 spaces, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public services and keep pace with urban growth and rising tourism activity. The municipality»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer, has received the Ambassador of the Republic of France, HE Arnaud Pescheux, at Ashghal's headquarters. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation and explored fields of mutual interest.»»»

Canada has said it now believes India is no longer linked to violent crimes on its soil, marking a significant shift in its position ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India. The statement, made by senior Canadian officials during a media briefing and reported by the Toro»»»

A Greek Orthodox priest went on trial in Thessaloniki Thursday accused of allegedly defrauding members of his flock out of at least €1.3 million in donations that would supposedly have helped him to jockey for power within the Church. The 70-year-old cleric, who had been stationed at the city’s chu»»»

BELGRADE, Feb 26 (Tanjug) - Serbia's Tanjug News Agency and the Kazakh news agency Kazinform signed a contract on inter-agency cooperation on Thursday. The contract was signed by Jovana Joksimovic, director of Tacno doo - the company that has acquired the Tanjug trademark following an ownership tra»»»

Darryl Nirenberg was sworn in as the United States’ new ambassador to Romania on Thursday. “The United States Embassy in Bucharest looks forward to working under his leadership to further deepen the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Romania,” the US Embassy wrote in a so»»»

Dubai Police launches specialised career tracks to strengthen fight against money laundering New framework integrates investigative, legal and analytical expertise to enhance financial crime detection and align with global compliance standards. Dubai Police has introduced advanced specialised caree»»»

Dubai: Daniil Medvedev produced a clinical 6-2, 6-1 performance against Jenson Brooksby on Thursday to advance to his third Dubai semi-final. The former world number one boasts 22 career titles but has never won the same tournament twice. He is trying to change that this week in Dubai, where he lif»»»

Officers of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan have stopped an attempt to import expired confectionery products into Kyrgyzstan, the agency’s press service reported. During an inspection of a cargo vehicle, inspectors discovered 4,179 boxes of expired sweets. The total weight of the cargo was abou»»»

Phones at municipal offices across Greater Athens and other major cities are ringing constantly as digital platforms fill with complaints from angry residents demanding repairs to streets and sidewalks riddled with holes and potholes. Utility crews installing or repairing networks – from electricit»»»

The past 24 hours witnessed a “dramatic development” in Hezbollah’s stance regarding possible intervention in any war involving Iran, senior sources said. Hezbollah sent reassuring messages to the Lebanese state through the open communication and dialogue channels, saying that it will abide by “com»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied any American government involvement in a deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US-flagged speedboat, describing the incident as “very unusual.” Cuban authorities announced on Wednesday that border guard forces had killed four armed men aboard»»»

"We used to eat out twice a month," says Marjan, who lives in Iran's second largest city, Isfahan. "Now we just can't. We have to save that money to pay the rent." For the last six years, she had been selling wooden crafts and keyrings through a page on Instagram - one of hundreds of thousands of I»»»

New Delhi: In a major relief for air travellers, India’s aviation regulator has introduced a 48-hour “look-in” period allowing passengers to cancel or amend tickets without paying additional charges, while also tightening refund timelines and easing name correction rules. The Directorate General of»»»