Dubai: If you stepped outside this morning and could barely see the car in front of you, you are not alone. Thick, dense fog has been blanketing much of the UAE, slashing visibility on major roads to just a few metres in some areas. So why is this happening, when will it stop, and does it signal th»»»

Dubai: Have you ever wondered how your food arrives on time despite traffic and busy roads? Delivery riders navigate tight schedules and crowded streets, but their safety has become a major concern. In the first weeks of enforcing a new regulation, Dubai Police issued 8,152 fines to riders for usin»»»

President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term at 9PM PST Tuesday (6AM UAE Time, on Wednesday). Priorities for the Republican's administration have centred largely on the economy, immigration, crime, energy and national security. Trump has spent the last»»»

Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for March will be announced at the end of this month. Fuel became cheaper again in February, but oil prices have jumped in the past week as Iran-US tensions returned to the spotlight. That shift raises the chances of a change at the pump next month. Sign up for o»»»

Dubai: Hatem Dowidar will leave his role as Group Chief Executive Officer of e& at the end of March 2026, following what he described as a milestone year for the group. The decision comes after more than a decade with the company, including six years at its helm. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

The president and director of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars (R), looks on prior to being questioned by senators October 22 following a burglary at the Louvre, at the French Senate in Paris. She resigned her position Tuesday. File Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The director of the Louvre i»»»

Upcoming talks on Tehran’s nuclear program will decide whether US soldiers “go to hell or return to America,” Ebrahim Rezaei, an Iranian MP and spokesman for parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned. The remark came as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats of mi»»»

Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", died Sunday following an operation by the Mexican army that followed one of his romantic partners to a village where they were meeting. He was one of the most wanted drug lords in Mexico and the US, with a bounty of up to $15 million on his head. A girlf»»»

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner – a former felon and real-estate magnate aligned with US President Donald Trump – is at the centre of a diplomatic spat after failing to obey a foreign ministry summons, prompting France to restrict his access to government officials. Pardoned by Donald Trump»»»

Tribune News Network Diha Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome Ramadan through a fully integrated experience titled “Layali Al Louloua”, carefully designed to be a true Ramadan destination that goes beyond the traditional concept of iftar and suhoor. The choice of the open outdoor space on»»»

QNA Cairo Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated that Lebanon’s stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region. Al Khulaifi made the remarks in Cairo on Tuesday during a high-level pr»»»

The Paris Agriculture Fair, or Salon de L'Agriculture, is an institution in France. It's a must for politicians, but its star attractions – the cows – are missing this year. In this edition, we dive into why they aren't there, why politicians flock to the event, and the weight of la vache, or »»»

Louvre museum director Laurence des Cars resigned on Tuesday after a series of setbacks for the world-renowned museum. A high-profile jewel heist in October raised questions about security lapses while labour strikes and reports that the building is falling into disrepair have led to calls for an o»»»

New Delhi: Indian authorities confirmed Tuesday the deaths of all seven passengers aboard a Beechcraft ambulance plane that crashed in Jharkhand state yesterday, Monday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement that the Beechcraft C90, operated by Red Bird Airways, had taken of»»»

US ambassador to France Charles Kushner pledged not to "interfere" in France's affairs in an "amicable" call with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Kushner failed to respond on Monday to a summons related to comments concerning the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The US ambassador to»»»

The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is accelerating its push to deliver its 2030 strategy, aiming to anchor a sustainable national defense base built on deeper localization, advanced technology transfer and development, and an integrated industrial ecosystem spanning Saudi Arabia’s defense»»»

Navy specialists have completed the survey of the fishing vessel BH 8112, which sank in the Black Sea, the Defence Ministry press service said here on Tuesday. A site inspection earlier in the day confirmed Monday’s findings: the fishing vessel’s hull remains intact, with no damage or signs of impa»»»

Paris: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed Tuesday their enduring support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Their move marks the fourth anniversary of the military operation Moscow launched in the territory of its neighbor. In a statement, the leaders expressed their unwavering support »»»

Events have been held in Ukraine to remember those killed in the four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. As the conflict enters a fifth year, the Ukrainian military continues to resist being overrun by Russian forces, but military losses are mounting on both sides»»»

A few years after the beginning of the French Revolution, France underwent the ‘thermidorian reaction’. Policies became more moderate, the bourgeoisie came back to power. But nowadays, most historians use the expression to describe the moment when a radical revolutionary regime is replaced by a mor»»»

US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats of military action against Iran, claiming that the Islamic Republic will face a “very bad day” unless it agrees to a nuclear deal. Trump issued the threat in a Truth Social post on Monday, responding to reports that US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman»»»

The director of the Louvre museum in Paris has resigned, months after the high-profile theft of France's crown jewels from one of the world's most visited art galleries. Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility", French medi»»»

A fragment of the tombstone of a centurion of the Legio I Italica was uncovered during salvage excavations in the Western Necropolis of the Roman military camp of Novae near Svishtov, archaeologist Marin Marinov of the Svishtov Historical Museum said on Tuesday. The rescue dig targeted a 2nd-3rd ce»»»

1 of 5 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen January 31, 2026, around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing. The family has offered a $1 million reward information leading to her return. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Today show host Savannah Guthrie posted a video Tuesday an»»»

The two-day Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence opened in Sofia on Tuesday. The Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, presented an Analysis of the State and Preparedness of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in 2025. This year's conference is devoted to the development of the Armed Forces through t»»»

California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn sharp backlash after telling an Atlanta audience, “I’m like you,” while describing his low SAT score and reading difficulties, remarks critics have interpreted as an ill-judged attempt to connect with black voters. Newsom, widely discussed as a potential c»»»

Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»

Jeffrey Epstein was born in the winter of 1953 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, into a typical middle-class Jewish family. They weren't wealthy, influential or politically connected. His father worked a normal job, and his mother was a housewife. He was a quiet, academically gifted child d»»»

Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»

Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said in a statement on Tuesday that "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb.” It is nothing but “an attempt to exert pressure on the upcoming Russia–Ukraine–US peace talks,” Russian political analyst Yulia Semke told Sputnik.The UK an»»»

Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanese foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. The comments from Youssef Raggi came amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East that suggested Washing»»»

In 2025, the value of one kilogram of Polish exports exceeded EUR 3 for the first time, reaching EUR 3.04, a 6.7% annual increase. The rise cannot be explained solely by inflation or exchange rate changes, suggesting a structural shift toward more advanced and processed goods. The share of high tec»»»

President Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that his top military adviser had urged caution on air strikes against Iran, saying the general believes it would be "easily won". Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky»»»

Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be mostly clear across most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the south, light to moderate, at 10 to 15 km/h.The sea will be slightly...»»»

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a new “Door-to-Door Inspection Service” during Ramadan 2026, allowing motorists in Sharjah to complete vehicle renewal inspections without visiting testing centres. The initiative aims to enhance customer convenience and simplify the inspection pro»»»

Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»

Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and»»»

A new BCR study, conducted by Cult Market Research on the occasion of the Romanian Valentine’s Day, shows how young people today manage their finances as a couple and what these choices say about trust, maturity, and the future. The results show that, beyond romantic gestures, the stability of a mo»»»

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, E»»»

Wedding: a reason for joy or external pressure? For nearly half of Romanians, the decision to legally marry comes with influence from those around them. And once wedding planning begins, things become even more complicated. Over 60% say they took others’ opinions into account in one way or another,»»»

No case of such scale, complexity, or danger had ever been seen before. Jeffrey Epstein spent tens of millions of dollars on parties and invitations, hosting lavish properties designed for entertainment and maintained a vast network of connections at the highest levels. He was not merely a procurer»»»

Russia would launch a nuclear response if NATO countries supplied atomic weapons to Ukraine, former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, was commenting to RT on Tuesday on claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR»»»

The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Photo by Department of War/X Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Berth»»»

Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, as Israel has intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah. Also on Tuesday, Lebanon's army accused the Israeli military of firing near a positio»»»

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s perform a fly past during the 70th International Fleet Review at Sagami Bay southwest of Tokyo in November 2022. Mitsubishi was among 20 companies blacklisted by China on Tuesday amid rising tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UP»»»

President Donald Trump, alongside Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, right, walk to the raising of the US flag on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., in June. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The French government has barred Ambassador Charles Kush»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Next»»»

Dubai: Fresh satellite imagery and flight-tracking data point to a significant expansion of US military assets across Europe and the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions with Iran and fuelling renewed debate over whether Washington is preparing for a sustained military campaign. Signals of pos»»»