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Weather slightly cloudy on Monday

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is slightly cloudy. The wind is blowing southwest light to moderate. The sea is slightly choppy to sometimes wavy. Highs are forecast to range between 18°C and 23°C, reaching 16°C in western heights.»»»

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How Bomb Cyclones Form and Create Dangerous Conditions 

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean? According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenes»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Palestinian director’s Gaza ‘Genocide’ comment triggers walkout by German Minister at Berlinale

Dubai: At the politically charged 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, a speech by Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah Al-Khatib ignited controversy and prompted a German government minister to walk out. According to Reuters report, Al-Khatib (whose film Chronicles From the Siege »»»

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Filipino social club launches ‘Hand-In-Hand Iftar’ drive to share 10,000 meals for Ramadan 2026

Dubai: In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc) has launched its community initiative called 'Hand-In-Hand Iftar', aiming to support residents across the UAE. The group has laid out its plans to distribute 500 iftars, or the meal to break the fast. The programme»»»

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RT 30m

Thousands march in Lyon in tribute to murdered right-wing activist (VIDEOS)

More than 3,200 people marched through the French city of Lyon on Saturday to honor Quentin Deranque, a nationalist activist killed following a street brawl with alleged far-left militants. Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student and member of the identitarian group Audace Lyon, died on Februar»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Dubai conglomerate moves closer to Lebanon arbitration

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has appointed international law firm White and Case and is preparing to file arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., marking a significant escalation in its long-running investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

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Al Awsat 42m

French Artist's Installation Will Transform Paris' Oldest Bridge Into Giant Cave

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Bollywood pride: Alia Bhatt’s Hindi speech at BAFTA wins over global audience in India and beyond

Dubai: When Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt walked onto the BAFTA stage in London to present the Best Film Not in the English Language award, she didn’t just make an entrance in a glittering Gucci gown, she made a statement. Greeting the audience with a heartfelt 'Namaskar' in Hindi, Bhatt instantly w»»»

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Novinite 53m

Sofia Airport Runway to Close Briefly for Repairs, Authorities Deny Link to US Military Aircraft

The runway at Sofia Airport "Vasil Levski" Airport will be temporarily closed on February 23 and 24 to allow for routine repairs to shafts located near the strip. According to the airport’s press office, operations will be suspended on February 23 between 03:15 and 04:50, and on February 24 between»»»

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UPI 1h

Court rejects appeals in 'Hong Kong 47' case - UPI.com

Defendant Lawrence Lau Wai-chung (C) arrives to the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, February 23, 2026. The court rules today on the appeals of 12 activists and politicians convicted under the national security law for participating in a 2020 primary election. Also, L»»»

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Novinite 1h

Foreign Investments in Bulgaria Rise 14% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria recorded steady growth in 2025, increasing by 14.2 percent compared with the previous year and reaching a total of 3.261 billion euros, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). This represents an increase of 405 million euros over 2»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hajj and Umrah Ministry issues step-by-step visit guide for pilgrims in 16 languages

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a comprehensive digital guide translated into 16 languages to assist international pilgrims and visitors performing Umrah. The initiative aims to streamline the pilgrimage process by providing worshippers with essential procedural and religious i»»»

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Novinite 1h

How Bulgaria’s Eurozone Membership Is Shaping the Real Estate Market

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper int»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda officially confirm wedding, honour fans with ‘VIROSH’ name

Dubai: Celebrity power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH”. The couple, who have been dating for nearly eight years but have never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, shared a heartf»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Brazil’s Zanotelli rides Charly Heart to CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix glory

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night. At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Anurag Kashyap vs Kamakhya Narayan Singh on The Kerala Story 2; Prakash Raj shares take on Kerala beef fry

Dubai: What’s the beef, you ask? Well, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked debates over its depiction of force-feeding beef in certain scenes and no, we’re not just talking memes. The Hindi-language film, which focuses on girls trapped in forced religious conversion rackets, has become the »»»

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India loses third Tejas jet: IAF grounds entire fleet amid Mk-1A delays, Dubai Airshow accident

New Delhi: The Tejas light combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) sustained major airframe damage after overshooting the runway at a frontline airbase earlier this month, following a suspected brake failure, sources told PTI on Sunday. Also Read: Dubai Airshow explains why event continued af»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian Embassy issues urgent shelter alert after cartel violence in Mexico

Dubai: Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico have been urged to remain indoors after violent clashes linked to a major cartel operation triggered widespread unrest, road blockades and security risks across multiple states. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Emba»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Unesco Chair at HBKU explores AI’s impact on human behaviour

Doha, Qatar: The four-year Unesco Chair in Digital Technologies and Human Behavior at Hamad Bin Khalifa University brings together research, education, international collaboration, and public engagement to examine how digital technologies are shaping human behaviour in the age of Artificial Intelli»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Airlines cancel flights after cartel boss killed, US issues shelter alert

Dubai: Airlines halted operations and issued travel waivers after violent clashes erupted in western Mexico following a military operation that killed one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders, triggering widespread disruption and security alerts for civilians and travellers. Sign up for ou»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Vishnupriya’s father discovered bound to chair at Kodaikanal home, investigation underway

Dubai: The father of Malayalam and Tamil actress Vishnupriya, Suryanarayanan, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his bungalow in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. According to a report published on The New Indian Express, Suryanarayanan’s body was discovered bound to a chair with his face taped»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai gold jumps Dh7 in a day, touches monthly peak

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged sharply on Monday, delivering one of the biggest single-day increases this month and pushing retail rates closer to recent record territory. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Emirates, Etihad cancel more US–UAE flights amid winter storm

Emirates and Etihad Airways have cancelled additional flights to and from the United States on Monday as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the Northeast. The blizzard has prompted travel bans, flight suspensions and widespread shutdowns across major cities, including New York, New Jersey and Bo»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Russia's Advanced Military Equipment Will Always Be in Good Hands - Putin

Russia will increase the pace of developing advanced systems for its army, and this equipment will always be in good hands, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. In a video address, the head of state congratulated Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day. The president emphasized that Russia wou»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Crashes and poor visibility cause major UAE traffic delays

Dubai: Daily commutes across Dubai and the Northern Emirates were severely disrupted on Monday morning as a series of accidents and heavy peak-hour congestion coincided with challenging weather conditions across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists to exercise c»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Mukul Roy, Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader dies aged 71

Mukul Roy, the former Indian Railway Minister and a founding member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has died at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest. Roy passed away at approximately 1.30 am on Monday at the Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata, his son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed to local med»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

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Gulf News 6h

ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte

The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine w»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Why is Khamenei securing succession now?

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has initiated contingency measures to safeguard the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times, which cited senior Iranian officials and individuals fam»»»

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Gulf News 7h

The curious arithmetic of friendship: Why the numbers always change

Do you remember when having a “best friend” wasn’t just important, but a matter of honour? Losing one felt like a personal catastrophe; keeping one meant navigating secret handshakes, playground politics, and endless disputes over who was actually number one. Each friendship, each falling out, each»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dh800 fine reminder as Sharjah Police crack down on distracted driving

Sharjah: Just a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel can turn a routine drive into tragedy, Sharjah Police have warned. Negligence and distracted driving from mobile phone use to other in-car distractions remain leading causes of serious traffic accidents, police added. Traffic reports show »»»

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Meet the entrepreneur revolutionising content creation with AI in Dubai

Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Mexican cartel leader Oseguera killed in army dragnet

The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said. The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Trump tariffs ruled illegal — why new 15% tax keeps UAE investors watching

Dubai: The US Supreme Court struck down a major part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping duties without congressional approval. The conservative-majority decision blocks one of the central tools Trump used to pursue his eco»»»

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BBC 10h

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»

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BBC 11h

Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

A historic winter storm has placed 54 million people under blizzard warnings and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban New York City. States of emergency have been declared in states including Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and Rhode Island, with restrictions on »»»

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UPI 11h

Pakistan confirms Sunday attack on 7 camps in Afghanistan - UPI.com

Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif speaks on the fourth day of the 80th session of the General Debate in the UN General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in 2025. On Sunday, Pakistan confirmed attacks in Afghanistan. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2»»»

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France24 11h

Pakistan launches strikes in Afghanistan, ‘dozens’ killed and wounded, Kabul says

Pakistan launched multiple cross-border strikes targeting "terrorist training camps and hideouts" in eastern Afghanistan, the information ministry said Sunday. Afghanistan's defence ministry said "dozens" of civilians, including women and children, were killed and wounded as tensions between the tw»»»

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France24 12h

A Russian passport, a mother's vigil for Ukraine's children

When her kids aren’t watching, Olga devours every piece of news she can find about the war in Ukraine. The Russian mother forces herself to look at photographs of the Ukrainians who have been killed, trying to remember the face of every child lost in her country’s four-year aggression. Speaking out»»»

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France24 12h

US ‘totally’ rejects global AI governance, White House adviser tells India summit

The US "totally" rejects global governance of AI, White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios said Friday, noting that "risk-focused obsessions" inhibit a "competitive ecosystem". Kratsios addressed an AI summit in New Delhi a day after French President Emmanuel Macron told the gather»»»

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BNE 12h

Syria empties al-Hol camp as final convoy departs for Aleppo

Syria's notorious al-Hol ISIS camp, which once held tens of thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group, has been fully cleared after the final convoy departed on February 22, officials said. Fadi al-»»»

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BNE 12h

Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences

Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»

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BNE 12h

Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences

Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»

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TAP 12h

Nighttime temperatures forecast to range between 3°C and 13°C

Tunis, Feb. 22 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday night is temporarily cloudy in most regions. The wind is blowing west in the north and the midland and east in the south light to moderate, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.The sea is rough...»»»

UPI 12h

JPMorgan closed Trump accounts after Jan. 6, court documents show - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon, pictured in 2023, has been named in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the bank for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- JPMor»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest

London: Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Eze, who nearly joined Spurs prior to moving»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE backs Kuwait over maritime sovereignty

Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed its full and unwavering solidarity with Kuwait in all measures it takes to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, stressing its support for Kuwait against any infringement of its sovereignty or national interests. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar to host Nishan Ramadan Shooting Championship 2026 in Lusail

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Shooting and Archery Association is set to stage the 2026 Nishan Ramadan Shooting Championship at the Lusail Shooting Complex from February 27 to March 8. The annual community event, held under the slogan "Ramadan Challenge", is one of the association's key fixtures, attracti»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Abu Dhabi Police launch e-scooter safety drive

Abu Dhabi Police have carried out a field awareness campaign targeting electric scooter users on Abu Dhabi Island as part of efforts to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations. The initiative was implemented by the Department of Traffic and Patrols at Abu Dhabi Police, in»»»

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