Emirates SkyCargo boosts India operations with two new freighters
Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo is strengthening its commitment to India with the launch of two new weekly freighter services, one to Mumbai and another to Ahmedabad, building on over four decades of operations in the country. The move aims to support India’s growing trade and connect businesses with supp»»»
Indian expat who won Dh5 million UAE Lottery not to quit Dubai job
Dubai: An Indian expat who won the first Dh5 million prize in the UAE Lottery has revealed his profession and his dreams post the windfall that he is going to share with a friend. In an exclusive interview, Murugananth Govinthan, 43, told Gulf News he has no intention of quitting his job and his fi»»»
Over 20,000 families may receive housing under State Mortgage Program in 2026 - | 24.KG
In 2026, more than 20,000 apartments are expected to be handed over to citizens in Kyrgyzstan under Menin Uyum program, implemented by presidential decree. Kylchbek Keldibekov, head of the Sales Department at the State Mortgage Company of Kyrgyzstan, announced on the air of Birinchi Radio. Accordin»»»
Indian expat who won Dh5m UAE Lottery not to quit job in Dubai
Dubai: An Indian expat who won the first Dh5 million prize in the UAE Lottery has revealed his profession and his dreams post the windfall that he is going to share with a friend. In an exclusive interview, Murugananth Govinthan, 43, told Gulf News he has no intention of quitting his job and his fi»»»
EPPO Ruling Against Bulgarian European Prosecutor Deals Another Severe Blow to Justice System, Caretaker Minister Yankulov Says
Ahead of Thursday’s meeting of the Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council, caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said that the case of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, who was found guilty of serious misconduct by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), represents yet a»»»
Tunisia to participate in Hannover Messe 2026
Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - A delegation of Tunisian companies will take part in the World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Manufacturing Industry 4.0, Hannover Messe, set for April 20-24, 2026 in Germany.The participation is part of the national initiative...»»»
Saudi Arabia Records Highest Quarterly Non-Oil Exports Since 2017
Saudi Arabia recorded its highest quarterly level of non-oil exports since 2017 in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting a significant structural shift in the Kingdom’s trade dynamics. Data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the merchandise trade surplus rose 26.3 per»»»
Gold price in Qatari market rises by 1.64 percent this week
Doha, Qatar: The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 1.64 percent during the current week, reaching $5,189.0096 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold climbed from $5105.2 per ounce recorded last Sunday. It indicated that othe»»»
US and Iran hold third round of talks in Geneva
Iran and the United States are talking in Geneva for a third time on Thursday as President Donald Trump seeks to delay Tehran's nuclear program while threatening it by deploying a massive number of aircraft and warships to the Middle East. U.S. special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, a billionaire rea»»»
‘Joy of Giving’ Ramadan programme by Aster reaches city roads and remote desert areas
Dubai: Aster Volunteers will distribute 150,000 Iftar kits to motorists and vulnerable workers across the UAE during Ramadan as part of its annual “Joy of Giving” programme, held in collaboration with Dubai Police. Now in its seventh year, the initiative will see more than 100 volunteers stationed »»»
Why an Indian couple got detained and deported from Jeju Island and why it could happen to you too
Dubai: Indian travellers dreaming of a visa-free holiday in Jeju Island should think twice or at least prepare far more carefully after a high-profile detention case sparked an official response from the Embassy of India in Seoul, South Korea. The incident that started it allTravel vlogger Sachin A»»»
Bulgarian European Prosecutor Georgieva Found Guilty of Serious Misconduct by EPPO
On February 25, the College of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) found the Bulgarian European Prosecutor, Teodora Georgieva, guilty of serious misconduct, as detailed in the opinion of the Disciplinary Board, composed of high-ranking officials, or former officials, of the European inst»»»
Gold Ticks Up on Safe‑haven Bids; Markets Eye US-Iran Talks
Gold prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over US tariff policy boosted the metal's safe-haven appeal, while investors awaited further details on US-Iran talks later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,190.01 per ounce, as of 0816 GMT. Bullion had hit a more-than-three-week high on Tuesda»»»
Students traveling to USA on F or M visas not required to pay visa bond - | 24.KG
Students traveling to the United States on F or M visas are not subject to the visa bond requirement, the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the Embassy, the visa bond is required only for applicants applying for business or tourist visas (B1/B2). Since January 21, 2026, citizens of »»»
Iran Has No Plans Regarding Nuclear Weapons - President
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's leadership has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday, commenting on the US's remark on the absence of the relevant promise. In his State of the Union address to Congress, US President Donald Trump said that he prefers dipl»»»
Romania among Europe's most expensive markets for fast EV charging
Romania charges one of the highest tariffs in Europe for fast charging electric cars, namely EUR 0.43/kWh, the same level as Austria and almost double that of Spain or Croatia, although the wholesale electricity price is not the highest in the EU, according to an analysis by Dumitru Chisalita, pres»»»
Energy vouchers in Romania extended throughout December 31, 2026
Issuing electronic energy vouchers for vulnerable consumers in Romania has been extended throughout December 31, 2026, and so far payments of nearly RON 197.6 million have been made for an average number of over 714,000 eligible beneficiaries, according to a press statement from the National Agency»»»
Romania and Bulgaria are among the countries with the lowest carbon footprint per capita in the EU in 2023
In 2023, the carbon footprint of greenhouse gas emissions from goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 9 tons of carbon equivalent (CO2) per capita, which is a decrease of approximately one ton compared to 2022 (10 tons), according to Eurostat data. The indicator takes into account emissi»»»
SB Girls Dubai ticket sales date revealed, venue shifted
Dubai: It’s official! Fans of Filipino pop group SB Girls can start booking their tickets for the Dubai leg of the group’s reunion tour starting tomorrow and there’s a key update about where the show will take place. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, the programme producers, ProXperts and L»»»
USS Ford leaves Crete for Middle East amid Iran tensions
The biggest US warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, left a NATO naval base on Crete Thursday for the Middle East as American forces build up amid tensions with Iran. The nuclear-powered Ford spent four days at the Souda Bay base resupplying, before setting off for the eastern Mediterran»»»
Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Hospitalized Children from Gaza, Refugee Camp during Jordan Trip
Prince Harry and Meghan visited a refugee camp and hospital in Jordan on Wednesday to kick off a trip spotlighting organizations that help civilians affected by war and displacement. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also joined World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for»»»
IMF Unlocks Around $2.3 Billion for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unlocked around $2.3 billion for Egypt after its latest program reviews, it said on Wednesday. Egypt secured an expanded $8 billion package over nearly four years from the IMF in March 2024, contingent on a series of economic reforms. In March last year, th»»»
On This Day, Feb. 26: Branch Davidians acquitted of murder charges - UPI.com
On Feb. 26, 1994, 11 members of the Branch Davidian religious cult were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges stemming from a federal raid and siege at the compound near Waco, Texas, the year before. 1 of 4 | Special counsel and former U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth points to where shell casings w»»»
You can fly to India from the UAE for under Dh300 during Eid, but there’s a catch
Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and India can book one-way ‘lite’ fares starting from Dh323, India’s Air India Express announced as it launched its monthly ‘PayDay Sale’ across domestic and international routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The limited-time»»»
FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman embassy in Geneva to participate in indirect talks with US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman embassy in Geneva to participate in indirect talks with US 26-02-2026 09:52 AM Latest News Urgent News FM»»»
QFFD delegation visits projects in Seychelles
Doha: A delegation from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) recently conducted an official visit to the Republic of Seychelles to review the progress and community impact of the Glacis Housing Units Project, one of the country’s key social housing initiatives supported by Qatar. The project, located »»»
Suspected assassin of ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser detained in Germany (VIDEO)
Spanish police have arrested the alleged gunman in the 2025 assassination of Andrey Portnov, a former senior aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in a joint operation with German authorities in the town of Heinsberg. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was detained by Sp»»»
British Embassy in Bucharest: From Wednesday, citizens from 85 countries must hold ETA to travel to UK
The British Embassy in Bucharest brings to mind that, as of 25 February, citizens of 85 countries, including the US, Canada and France, who do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom, must hold an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) prior to travelling to the UK."This is an important stage»»»
Internal consultation within the PSD on remaining in government extended
The social-democrat (PSD) leader, Sorin Grindeanu stated on Wednesday night that he will extend the internal consultation with regard to remaining in government, which he started in December with questions which could clarify some aspects. One of them is connected to keeping USR in the coalition an»»»
PM Bolojan announces ordinance on administrative reform sent to Official Gazette for publication
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that the emergency ordinance on administrative reform has been sent to the Official Gazette for publication.'Before leaving for Brussels, I signed the two ordinances adopted at last night's Government meeting [Tuesday - ed. note]: one on public adm»»»
Democrats call missing Trump documents in Epstein files ‘largest cover-up in modern history’
Documents related to a woman’s sexual assault complaint against US President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files were not released by the FBI, according to investigative reports. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called it the "largest government cover-up in modern history". The US J»»»
IMF Urges US to Work with Partners to Ease Trade Restrictions
The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy. The International Monetary Fund's findings covered the first year of Donald Trump's second presidency, in which he unleash»»»
Pakistani Sculptor Turns Scrap into Colossal Metal Artworks
Sparks fly and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by "Transformers" movies and dinosaurs. The 35-year-old sculptor's studio brims with cogs, chains, hubcaps and engine par»»»
Digital becomes the default: Qatar accelerates its shift away from cash
How would you characterize the payments landscape in Qatar today, and what stands out most to you? Qatar’s payments landscape is clearly becoming more digital-first, with the shift away from cash becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. According to Visa’s latest Where Cash Hides report, aro»»»
Scientists: Humans – Not Mimmo the Dolphin – Need Managing in Lagoon
Italian scientists monitoring the movements of a dolphin in the Venice lagoon have said humans are the ones who need managing, rather than wildlife. Known as Mimmo, the bottlenose dolphin has been spotted on several occasions since it made its first appearance in June last year, prompting a researc»»»
Interior Ministry plans nationwide video surveillance within two years - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan aims to achieve full video surveillance coverage across the country within one — two years. Deputy Minister Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev said on February 26 during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He made the remarks in response to MP Burul Amanova, who hig»»»
Aman launches Ramadan activities
Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has launched a series of Ramadan activities and awareness campaigns targeting women, children, and victims of family disintegration and violence, as well as beneficiaries »»»
Viral macaque Punch is thriving as Zoo responds to hair loss concerns
Dubai: If you have spent any time online recently and have not yet encountered Punch, the seven-month-old Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, then, you need to meet the internet's most beloved monkey that has all of our hearts captured. UAE brands have seem to taken on the trend wit»»»
US's Rubio warns Iran pursuing intercontinental missiles, diplomacy remains option
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran is seeking to develop weapons capable of striking the United States mainland, stressing that diplomacy remains an option and described the upcoming talks as an opportunity for dialogue.Speaking to reporters on the sidel»»»
Kuwait liberation .. global tribute to resilience, leadership diplomacy
By Fahad Al-Saeed KUWAIT, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- "Ambassador Al-Sabah .. tonight Kuwait is free." With these historic words echoing through the halls of the US Congress, President George H.W. Bush marked the successful conclusion of Kuwait's liberation, directing a proud glance at Ambassador Sheikh Saud »»»
Cuba Says It Killed Four Gunmen on Speedboat Trying to Infiltrate from US
Cuba said it thwarted the attempt of gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire on Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding six. Havana's Interior Ministry said the speedboat's passengers opened fire on a coa»»»
Anti-LGBTI tactics now a blueprint to crush dissent, says report
Tactics once used to target people primarily from the LGBTI community have now been translated into laws used to criminalise and silence dissent more broadly, says a new report. Out Thursday (26 February), the 179-page annual report from the ILGA-Europe, a pan-European network defending gay rights,»»»
Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigns from Harvard over Epstein files - UPI.com
Larry Summers, seen here in 2010, is resigning from teaching at Harvard University due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced he is resigning from his professorship at Harvard Unive»»»
Dukhan Bank launches special Ramadan campaign
Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has launched a special Ramadan campaign in partnership with Talabat, one of the region’s leading delivery platforms. The initiative further strengthens the Bank’s digital payment ecosystem by integrating exclusive cardholder benefits within a widely used lifestyle applicati»»»
Second Qatar–Spain Strategic Dialogue explores economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and Secretary of State for Trade at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business of the Kingdom of Spain H E Amparo López Senovilla co-chaired the economic cooperation meeting on trade and investment as part of the »»»
Soccer club head jailed over fan violence at game
The chairman of a third-division Piraeus soccer club has been jailed for six months over fan violence during a match earlier this month, state ERT television said Thursday. The Ionikos Nikaias chairman was convicted together with two club supporters, and was sent to prison after the Piraeus court r»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»