Sputnik 17m

UK-French Scheme to Arm Ukraine With Nukes Blatantly Violates Int'l Law – Kremlin

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»»»

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UPI 44m

Nancy Guthrie abduction puts focus on 'kidnap and ransom' insurance - UPI.com

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»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Bhopal case triggers outrage as sisters held over rape and conversion allegations

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 —»»»

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Middle East Observer 50m

Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record $52.6bn in Early 2026

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»»»

Business-review 56m

Romania records EU’s steepest decline in new car registrations in January

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Air Ambulance Plunges into Eastern India Forest, Killing 7

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

Turkish government to pay $100,000 per episode for export-quality “dizi” TV soap

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Turkish government to pay $100,000 per episode for export-quality “dizi” TV soap

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

A Horse’s Neigh May Be Unique in the Animal Kingdom. Now Scientists Know How They Do It 

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»»»

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TAP 1h

January 2026 ranks 10th warmest January since 1950

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...»»»

Al Awsat 1h

State of the Union Offers Trump a Chance to Make the Case for His Foreign Policy Approach

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»»»

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RT 1h

Secret Epstein storage units still not searched – Telegraph

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»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul stocks rally over 2 pct to land at fresh record high above 5,900 on tech rally - UPI.com

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»»»

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France24 1h

France to revoke US envoy's government access after summons no-show

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 »»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria's Defense Minister: Sofia Airport Hosting US Aircraft Is Only for Logistical Exercise

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»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Four Years into War, Russia’s Energy Revenues Drop but Oil Keeps Flowing 

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad is hiring up to 3,000 people a year — here’s why

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs' under global scrutiny at ICC: Key facts

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Strengthens Ukraine: 13 Aid Packages Over Four Years of War

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»»»

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Sputnik 2h

UK, France Preparing to Arm Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons - Russian Foreign Intelligence

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»»»

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UPI 2h

Kim Yo Jong promoted as North Korea ends Workers’ Party Congress - UPI.com

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. »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Army helicopter crashes in central Iran, killing four: state media

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Avalanche Risk Rises in Mountains Amid High Temperatures

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, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Revealed: Cost to own an apartment in the world’s second-tallest building

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,»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Ex-Zelensky Official Accused of Stealing $7.4M From Ukraine’s Energy Sector

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»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iranian Military Helicopter Crashes into Fruit Market, Four Dead

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.»»»

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BBC 2h

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Fire injures six, briefly suspends flights at Lagos airport

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 »»»

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BNE 3h

Four years of war leave Russia stagnating and Ukraine exhausted

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 »»»

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BNE 3h

Four years of war leave Russia stagnating and Ukraine exhausted

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 »»»

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UPI 3h

Ex-President Yoon appeals life sentence over insurrection conviction - UPI.com

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India’s Tata Group, OpenAI team up for AI hub and ChatGPT rollout

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Rosewood Doha debuts Emerald Nights by Bentley, an open-air Ramadan experience

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»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

North Korea Ruling Party Promotes Kim Jong Un’s Younger Sister 

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

1,500 fasting individuals served daily at Al Wakrah Ramadan tent organised by Ministry of Awqaf

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»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Despite Drop in 2025, Russian Oil Exports Exceed Pre-war Volumes

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»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Ukraine Marks Four Years Since Russian Invasion 

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Global Islamic fintech market projected to grow to $341bn by 2029

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»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria Surges in Wealth Rankings: Ahead of Romania, Czech Republic, and Poland

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»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Maliki Says Has ‘Absolutely No Intention’ to Withdraw PM Candidacy as Barrack Visits Iraq 

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»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Kerr to launch Diamond League campaign in Doha

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,»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Just Days Before Cesar Awards, French Movie Stars Warn AI Plundering Industry

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»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump Organization launches 91-storey luxury hotel and apartments in Australia

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 »»»

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BBC 4h

Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders

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»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Muscat to Tashkent: Your new direct gateway to Central Asia starts soon

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»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai rental contracts reach Dh126 billion amid strong demand

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»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Archaeologists just found a lost 18th-century city hidden beneath the Egyptian sand

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Bulgaria Has Supplied 13 Aid Packages to Ukraine Since War Started Four Years Ago

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»»»

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France24 5h

Paris court to review Nicolas Sarkozy's request to merge sentences in graft case

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»»»

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France24 5h

Press Review - Russia's 'new secret agents' wage a war of sabotage in Europe

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»»»

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