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Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

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BNE 7m

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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BNE 7m

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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BNE 7m

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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BNE 7m

India and Israel sign new pacts but FTA negotiations to continue

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended the second and final of his state visit to Israel on February 26, 2026, according to a report by All India Radio. During his visit a delegation of Israeli officials was in New»»»

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BNE 7m

Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

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BNE 7m

Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

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France24 24m

Spotlight - Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein files probe

The Republican head of the US Ovesight Committee making the journey with the rest of his panel from Washington to the sleepy Hudson Valley suburb of Chappaqua, New York, home of former US president Bill Clinton who will testify Friday over relations with Jeffrey Epstein. First, his wife - former Se»»»

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France24 24m

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive by demanding President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender. Clinton told the congressional committee she had no information about Epstein's crime»»»

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France24 27m

Iran-US indirect talks: What are the current sticking points?

The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up in the region and President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to strike Iran if a deal is not reached. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon tells us more.»»»

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France24 27m

Who is Ali Larijani, the veteran 'insider' shaping Iran's nuclear policy?

When US and Iranian negotiators meet on Thursday (February 26) in Geneva, Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani will be Tehran's key player behind the scenes.»»»

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France24 27m

US and Iran hold a third round of indirect talks in Geneva

Iran and the United States were holding another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday (February 26) to try to reach a deal on Tehran's nuclear program and potentially avert another war as the United States gathers a massive fleet of aircraft and warships in the Middle East.»»»

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France24 27m

The Debate - Make or break talks? Iran looks to sway Trump and avoid US strikes

What would it take for Donald Trump to call off air strikes against an Iran that’s told Omani mediators that it sees a pathway to compromise over its nuclear program? We’ll delve into where the veteran Tehran's team of veteran negotiators can entice US envoy Steve Witkoff whose red lines sometimes »»»

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France24 29m

Kenyan police arrest man accused of trafficking fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested and charged a man for trafficking 25 Kenyans to Russia last year to fight in Moscow's war in Ukraine. More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, the government revealed last week, after families began protesting the disappeara»»»

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France24 30m

France names former Versailles Palace head Catherine Pégard as new culture minister

France's presidency on Thursday announced four new ministers in a mini cabinet reshuffle including a new culture minister, Catherine Pégard. A former journalist who was once the editor of political magazine Le Point, Pegard also used to head the Versailles Palace. The French presidency on Thursday »»»

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Gulf News 36m

Son of Indonesia 'gasoline godfather' jailed in $17-billion corruption case

Jakarta: An Indonesian judge sentenced the son of an Interpol-wanted oil tycoon to 15 years in prison on Friday in connection with a corruption scheme estimated to have cost the government $17 billion. Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza is the highest-profile defendant to be convicted in the sprawling sc»»»

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France24 39m

Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors raise tensions across Europe

US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social media spats to public snubs of foreign leaders – testing alliances an»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Nearly-blind refugee found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at NY doughnut shop in sub-zero temperatures

A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who disappeared after US Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop was found dead on the street five days later, prompting a police investigation and complaints from city officials that he'd been abandoned without care for his safety. Nurul »»»

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UPI 55m

House Democrats say Pentagon shot down CPB drone over Texas - UPI.com

The Pentagon on Thursday reportedly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso, Texas. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over El Paso, Texas, Democratic House lawmakers said Thur»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyz Ambassador Akylbek Kylychev presents credentials to President of Iran - | 24.KG

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Kylychev presented his credentials to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and expanding cooperation in areas of mu»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Rwandan President's Visit to Russia Being Worked Out - Rwandan Foreign Minister

MOSCOW, Sputnik - Rwandan President Paul Kagame's visit to Russia is being worked out, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told Sputnik. Nduhungirehe said he himself intends to visit Russia in 2026, but the exact dates have not yet been determined. "And later, of course, we will begin wor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Friday sermon on February 27, 2026 in UAE

Indeed, in Joseph and his brothers there are signsFirst Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who sent down the Book upon His servant and placed in its stories as lessons for those of understanding. Glorified be He — He decreed destinies with subtle wisdom, and He manages outcomes so that»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Maduro Asks US Court to Dismiss Indictment Against Him

WASHINGTON, Sputnik - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is asking a US court to dismiss the indictment against him, according to a document obtained by RIA Novosti. "President Maduro respectfully moves this Court to dismiss the Fourth Superseding Indictment against him," the complaint says. Madur»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE sets new registration rules set for students of determination

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved registration procedures for Students of Determination in public schools for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Ministry said evaluation and diagnosis at Inclusive Education Support Centres will be completed within 15 working days. The process will»»»

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RT 3h

Hillary Clinton’s lawyers halt Epstein Congress inquiry

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton briefly interrupted a Congressional inquiry into her alleged involvement with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a photo of her in the closed-door session was posted online by a conservative commentator. Clinton’s testimony before the Hou»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How UK eVisa rules will make travel different for UAE residents, VFS Global clarifies

Dubai: From 25 February 2026, most people applying for a UK visa will move to a fully digital system, as the British government completes a major shift away from physical visa stickers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new eVisa programme, introduced by UK Visas and»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Interim leader asks Trump to lift blockade, sanctions on Venezuela

Venezuela's interim leader on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to end all penalties on the South American country, calling the two nations friends and partners following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro on January 3. "Let the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela end now," Delcy Rodriguez sa»»»

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Kuna 4h

Zelenskyy: US-Ukraine talks made stride towards trilateral talks

GENEVA, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there is "already greater readiness for the next trilateral format" which is expected to take place in early March.In a post on his (X) account following the US-Ukraine talks on Thursday, Zelenskyy underscored the importance»»»

BBC 5h

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has declined to raise its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery after the Hollywood studio giant deemed Paramount Skydance's rival offer "superior", clearing the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, on Thursday said Paramount's »»»

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UPI 5h

Great Value cottage cheese sold by Walmart recalled - UPI.com

Multiple varieties and sizes of Great Value brand cottage cheese sold by Walmart have been recalled due to pasteurization concerns. Photo courtesy the FDA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Saputo Cheese has recalled certain cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's house brand, Great Value, the Food and Drug Adm»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Iran FM says 'good progress' after Geneva talks ended

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seri»»»

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BBC 6h

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

Burger King is testing artificial intelligence-powered employee headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers and oversee store operations. The AI system, called BK Assistant, compiles "friendliness scores" at the fast-food chain's locations based on employees' conversations, according to»»»

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BBC 6h

Columbia student free after Mamdani-Trump meeting as ICE agents accused of 'misrepresentations' to access dorm

A university student in New York was released from custody after federal immigration agents allegedly posing as local police arrested her. According to a local official, agents wore "fake badges" to disguise themselves as New York Police Department (NYPD) officers to access a student residence at C»»»

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UPI 6h

Danish PM Frederiksen calls for snap parliamentary elections - UPI.com

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark speaks to the media after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Frederiksen called for snap elections to be held in March. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Mini»»»

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TAP 6h

Finance Minister meets US ambassador in Tunis

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - Minister of Finance, Mishkat Slama Khaldi met on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters, Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi.According to a ministry statement, the meeting addressed the main...»»»

Qatar Tribune 6h

Remittances in Ramadan increase by 20 to 30% annually

Deputy CEO of an exchange company, Dr Mohammad Amjad Mousa affirmed that Ramadan is an exceptional season for remittances, with transaction volumes increasing annually by 20 to 30 percent compared to other months, peaking in the last 10 days. He indicated that this increase is linked to several soc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Pearl-inspired Ramadan experience unveiled at Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Ashraf Siddiqui On the sidelines of the Second Alumni Award Night, Thomas Kinsperger, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, shared insights into how the luxury property has thoughtfully reimagined its Ramadan experience this year at Baraha Square. Kinsperger explained that this season’s conce»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar reiterates support for unity and territorial integrity of Sudan

QNA Geneva Qatar has reiterated its firm and supportive stance on the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, and the right of its people to live in dignity, security and stability, and rejected any form of interference in its internal affairs. Qatar also expressed deep concern over the continuat»»»

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BBC 7h

World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, has resigned after a review into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The forum ordered an independent review into Brende over his ties to the disgraced financier following the release of Epstein files by the US D»»»

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UPI 7h

U.S. attorneys to defend their prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivers remarks during a rally before his check in at the ICE Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore Md., in August. Federal prosecutors must defend their prosecution Thursday in the case against him for human smuggling in Tennesssee. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Feb. 26»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Ex-West Ham striker Antonio set to join Al Sailiya: Reports

Doha: Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio is set to resume his club career after agreeing to join Qatar Stars League side Al Sailiya on a short-term deal, according to a report by BBC. The 35-year-old is expected to sign until the end of the current season, with Al Sailiya, who are ninth»»»

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UPI 8h

EBay to cut 800 jobs, 6% of workforce - UPI.com

An attendee walks past the ebay motors booth during the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. EBay announced Thursday that it would cut 800 jobs. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Online retailer eBay said Thursday that it plans to cut about 800 jobs or about 6% of its workf»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

PM Removes Balluku, Promotes Her Close Aide to Defense Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has removed Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from her post, while promoting one of her closest associates to a key ministerial position, signaling that her governing model will continue within the cabinet. Rama appointed Ermal Nufi as minister of defense, a rol»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Israel says struck 8 Hezbollah compounds in Baalbek district

Israeli military strikes in eastern Lebanon killed a Syrian teenager on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry reported, while the Israeli army said it had struck eight compounds belonging to an elite Hezbollah unit. "Israeli enemy air strikes on the Bekaa this evening resulted, according to an ini»»»

BBC 8h

Could a horseshoe medal solve a 26-year mystery?

A horseshoe shaped medal inscribed with the name MacGinty could be the key to identifying a man who drowned in County Cork 26 years ago, a search and recovery volunteer has said. In July 1999 a man's body was recovered from the River Lee just outside Cork city. The man, believed to be aged in his 4»»»

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RT 8h

What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran. The talks are widely seen as a last op»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Iran FM says 'good progress' in talks with US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriou»»»

BBC 9h

Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails

The European Commission has asked the EU's anti-fraud agency to investigate Lord Mandelson following the release of documents in the US relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The request to the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) was made last week, a Commission spokeswoman said, after co»»»

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BBC 9h

EU states told to use existing fund for safe abortions after citizens' petition

The European Commission has told member states they can use existing EU funding to pay for safe abortions, after a citizens' initiative attracted 1.1 million signatures to help women without access to safe and legal terminations. The My Voice, My Choice group behind the initiative has hailed the de»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Ministers Reject Speculation over US Aircraft at Sofia Airport; Parliament Calls on PM to Attend Hearing

Government officials rejected speculation linking the presence of US military aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to non-NATO operations, while Parliament on Thursday obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the matter. Earlier in the day, Transport Minister K»»»

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