Intention of Britain and France to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons a flagrant violation of the norms and principles of the relevant acts of international law, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "This is a blatant violation of all the norms and principles of relevant acts of internati»»»

1 of 2 | An FBI image released on Feb. 10 shows a person of interest in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The high-profile case has sparked discussions about who may want or need "kidnap and ransom" insurance. File Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo ST. PAUL»»»

Dubai: A disturbing case involving allegations of rape, forced religious conversion and an alleged sex trafficking network has rocked Madhya Pradesh’s capital, with police arresting two sisters accused of luring and exploiting vulnerable young women under the pretext of offering jobs. The accused —»»»

Cairo – Egypt’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to their highest levels on record, underscoring a marked improvement in the country’s external financial position amid a challenging global backdrop. In a series of infographics released this week, the Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet highl»»»

New passenger car registrations in Europe declined year on year in January 2026, marking the first drop since June 2025, amid weaker demand in major markets including Germany, France, and Poland, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), cited by Ager»»»

An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft operated by Redbird Airways Pvt. Ltd. lost control minutes after taking off from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand state, on Monday, the country’s aviation »»»

In an unexpected plot twist for Turkey’s sizzling TV soap opera industry, the government has pledged financial support of up to $100,000 per episode of “exportable” series. Widely hailed as “binge-worthy” and “world-beatin»»»

In an unexpected plot twist for Turkey’s sizzling TV soap opera industry, the government has pledged financial support of up to $100,000 per episode of “exportable” series. Widely hailed as “binge-worthy” and “world-beatin»»»

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists. The whinny is an unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds, like a cross between a gru»»»

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - In January 2026, the national average temperature, measured across 26 main stations, reached 12.7°C, representing a positive deviation of +1.4°C compared to the reference average (11.3°C). With this value, January 2026 ranks as...»»»

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities. The president counts brokeri»»»

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hid files and computers in secret storage lockers across the US which the authorities have still not searched, according to The Telegraph. In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution involving a minor under a non-prosecution agreement, an»»»

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), shown on a screen in the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul, topped a record-high 5,000 on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares surged more than 2 percent Tuesday to close at a fresh record high above the 5,900-point mark, driven by strong gains in te»»»

France on Monday moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Kushner after the US embassy in Paris on Sunday reposted comments by the »»»

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov clarified that the recent presence of US Air Force aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is not related to Iran in any way. Speaking after the first regular cabinet meeting, Zapryanov emphasized that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or»»»

The money ‌Russia earned from exporting oil and gas dropped over the last 12 months, even as the country's oil exports increased in volume, according to data released on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia relies heavily on energy revenues to support i»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways plans to continue large-scale recruitment as it expands its fleet, with the airline expecting to hire between 2,500 and 3,000 people per year over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidance follows»»»

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb ... the British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is»»»

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was promoted to department director at the tuling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, state media reported Tuesday. In this 2019 photo, Kim is seen at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. »»»

Tehran, Iran: A helicopter belonging to the Iranian army's Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, killing four people, state media reported. The pilot, co-pilot and two fruit vendors on the ground were killed, the official IRNA news agency said, attribu»»»

Avalanche risk in Bulgarian mountains has increased due to high temperatures, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross warned on Tuesday. In most areas, skies are partly cloudy, with moderate winds in the higher mountain regions. Skiing conditions are available at all winter resorts, »»»

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»

The total amount of embezzlement in the case of Zelensky’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Rostyslav Shurma may more than double to more than $7 million, according to a Sputnik analysis based on court materials. Key details: A January 22 court ruling points out that the so-called “Person 8,” who serve»»»

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two ‌merchants, state media ‌reported. The helicopter came ‌down ⁠in the city ⁠of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the ⁠reports added.»»»

On a dark and cold night in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the netting protecting the road from attacks by explosive drones shimmered and rippled in the headlights of our armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, as we drove down strange and surreal tunnels to get in and out of the most intensive area of fighting»»»

Lagos, Nigeria: A fire broke out Monday afternoon at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport, injuring six people and causing a temporary suspension of flights, Nigerian airport authorities said. The fire, which affected control tower operations, was brought under control and traffic resumed »»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sentence over his insurrection conviction. He was sentenced at Seoul Central District Court last week as supporters held rallies. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sente»»»

Dubai: In a major boost for India’s artificial intelligence plans, the Tata Group has partnered with OpenAI to build a large AI facility in India and expand the use of AI tools across businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement was made in Dubai on Feb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rosewood Doha presents Emerald Nights by Bentley, an open-air Ramadan experience created in partnership with the renowned automotive brand. Set on the property’s lawn with views across the Lusail promenade, Emerald nights marks both Rosewood Doha’s first Ramadan season and Bentley’s fi»»»

North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Iftar Saem” tent in Al Wakrah is witnessing a daily turnout of nearly 1,500 fasting individuals as part of the “For the Reward of the Doers of Good” initiative, organised and supervised by the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The»»»

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement. The volume of Russian crude oil exports remained six percent above pre-invasion levels in the four»»»

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies, but with no end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine »»»

Doha, Qatar: DinarStandard, a US-based research and advisory firm, and Elipses, a leading ethical digital finance advisory and investment firm, jointly released the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025/26. The report was produced in partnership with SalaamGateway.com, the largest Islamic econo»»»

Bulgaria is no longer Europe’s poorest nation, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from Swiss bank UBS. The study shows that in terms of average wealth, Bulgaria has overtaken Romania and Turkey, while its median wealth places it ahead of some traditionally wealthier Eastern European count»»»

The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns. Since the US-led invasion that overthrew former ruler Saddam Hussein»»»

Doha, Qatar: Olympic, world and Commonwealth high jump champion Hamish Kerr (NZL) will return to Qatar for the Mazzraty Doha Meeting – the opening meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond league series – on May 8. A proven championship performer, the 29-year-old national record holder has a best of 2.36m,»»»

Just days before France’s version of the Oscars, thousands of French actors and filmmakers have warned that AI tools are “plundering” talent across the industry. “We are facing a profound upheaval in our profession with the arrival of artificial intelligence,” said the op-ed in Le Parisien, which w»»»

Dubai: The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to develop a landmark luxury hotel and residential tower on Australia’s Gold Coast, marking its first official project in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold »»»

Warning: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Four Russian soldiers have exposed the horror and brutality of conditions on their side of the front lines in Ukraine, with two men telling the BBC they saw soldiers being executed on the spot for refusing orders. On»»»

Dubai: Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, marking its entry into the Central Asian market as part of its ongoing international expansion. The new service will begin on 1 June 2026 and operate twice weekly, linking the capitals of Oman and Uzbekistan. Th»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s rental sector recorded solid growth through 2025. According to the data released by the Dubai Land Department, registered tenancy contracts rose 6% in volume and 17% in value compared with the previous year, reaching 1.38 million contracts worth Dh126.4 billion. The increase points t»»»

Dubai: The remains of an 18th-century mudbrick residential city, and a Coptic necropolis dating to the Byzantine period, have been uncovered by a joint Egyptian–French archaeological mission, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. The discovery was made at the Sheikh Al Arab Hammam site »»»

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, the Bulgarian government said that the Defence Ministry has provided 13 aid packages to Ukraine since the outbreak of the conflict. The information is available on the Council of Ministers’ Public Access to Information Platform. The Defence Mini»»»

A Paris criminal court will on Monday review former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s request to combine sentences handed down in separate convictions for corruption and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy, who served from 2007 to 2012, has faced multiple legal cases since leaving office. His lawyer said»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 23, 2026: First, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, papers discuss Russia's war plans, and their new agents. Next, the Guardian takes a closer look at "El Mencho". Also, as the Olympics come to an end, Olympians are celebrated in papers ar»»»