A Tunisian court on Thursday rejected demands to suspend operations at a fertilizer factory, a lawyer told AFP, after thousands of protesters blamed the plant for a rise in health problems. The facility in the city of Gabes emits sulphur gases, nitrogen and fluorine, according to an audit last July»»»

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  The president and CEO o»»»

Dubai: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to disclose the “specific names” of all individuals involved in drafting and approving a controversial Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter that refers to corruption in the judiciary, »»»

Ride-hailing giant Uber has unveiled "Uber Air powered by Joby," allowing riders to book Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxis directly within the Uber app, as Joby prepares to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year in what the partners describe as a major milestone in urban air mobil»»»

Not a single acquittal has been handed down by a court in Tajikistan in the past two years. The stark statistic is highlighted by a report published this week by Tajik daily Asia-Plus. »»»

Russian Finance Minister Anton Sulianov was speaking to the Duma yesterday and announced a pretty radical new direction. What he's proposing to do is to move the budget away from its traditional addiction to oil and gas export revenue and make Russia a consumption-based economy, (with a useful, but»»»

Hillary Clinton will on Thursday appear before a panel of the US House of Representatives that is investigating the crimes of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Democratic secretary of state and presidential candidate recently agreed, along with her husband, former President Bill Clinton»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

"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»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a borrower to pay $2.4 million in a dispute over a $2 million loan after a disagreement over the applicable late-payment penalty. The lender had sought $6 million, arguing that the contract included a penalty clause of 1 per cent per day of the t»»»

The Bulgarian Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, Thursday gave a new conference about the search and rescue operation and inspection of a Bulgarian fishing vessel with a crew of three which has been unaccounted for since February 18. He said that no mine-like objects were reported from th»»»

Dubai: Days before she was found dead at her rented apartment in Hyderabad, 21-year-old science student and part-time YouTuber Bonu Komali wrote a deeply emotional diary entry reflecting her lingering attachment to a former partner. “I’m scared to move on because what if he comes back?” Komali wrot»»»

ASTANA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Astana on Thursday on an official visit to Kazakhstan. At the Astana airport, Vucic was greeted by Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov and Mayor Jenis Qasymbek. After entering Kazakh airspace, Vucic's presidential plane was escorted by three Su-30 Kazakh»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off a major programme of traffic improvements across eight strategic locations as part of its 2026 mobility plan. The initiative, which forms part of more than 45 planned enhancements, is designed to improve road efficiency, streamline t»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to acquire Macquarie AirFinance in an all cash transaction valued at about $7 billion, a move that will significantly expand its global footprint and cement its position among the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies. Sign up for our daily business»»»

Dubai: US electric vehicle maker Tesla’s Advanced Self-Driving technology is now being tested on roads in Abu Dhabi, under driver supervision, marking a first for the emirate. With the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is overs»»»

In a move seen as breaking Israel’s relative international isolation amid its ongoing war in Gaza, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed 16 agreements with Israel during a two-day visit to the country. Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening ties in trade and defen»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast moderate daytime temperatures for today, February 26, 2026, with slight dust blowing in some places across the country and cold conditions at night. On Friday, weather conditions will be hazy at first in some places, with mild tempera»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The weather on Thursday is locally very misty in the morning near eastern coasts, then clear to partly cloudy over most regions.The wind will blow east light to moderate, and the sea is slightly choppy.Highs are ranging between...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 43rd edition of the “Ramadan Nights 2026” exhibition from March 6 to 22, as part of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organisers said. The exhibition will span more than 18,000 square metres and is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors. More than 210 »»»

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»»»

The annual rate of inflation in the EU dropped to 2% in January 2026, from the level of 2.3% in the previous month, and Romania is ‘the champion’ in this domain, with an annual advance of prices of 8.5%, show the data published on Wednesday by Eurostat. Countries with the lowest and ...»»»

An Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767A (reg. MM62227, callsign IAM1412) is tracking flying from Italy to Romania, where it operates in support of NATO Combat Air Patrols, https://www.itamilradar.com/ informs. The aircraft flew across the Adriatic and the Balkans before reaching Romanian airspace, wher»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will soon have another low cost option to Europe after Air Arabia announced the launch of a new daily international route from Sharjah to Rome, strengthening connectivity and offering more affordable travel choices for residents. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai: Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking costs after Parkin submitted a formal proposal to revise tariffs, a move that could affect thousands of daily commuters across busy commercial and residential zones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In mid Feb»»»