Gulf News 32m

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 54m

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 1h

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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Gulf News 2h

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 2h

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 3h

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 3h

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 4h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 7h

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 7h

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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Gulf News 8h

Strong demand for UAE seven-year sukuk

Dubai: The UAE has issued its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk valued at Dh550 million, marking the longest maturity under the programme to date, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday. The tranche attracted bids of around Dh3.1 billion, nearly six times the size of the issuance, underscorin»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Sun illuminates Ramses II statue in Egypt

Dubai: At least 2,000 tourists gathered on Sunday to witness the alignment of the sun with the face of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel in southern Egypt, a phenomenon regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable astronomical and architectural events. Egypt’s Cabinet Media Centre said visitors assemb»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

2nd Season of "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf" talk show begins airing Monday from Imam Mosque

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Qatar has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Ramadan talk show, "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf", (Arabic for 'eased their fear') for the year 1447 AH (2026). The show will be hosted at Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque followi»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Rights center documents ongoing Israeli occupation violations of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Gaza: Gaza Center for Human Rights stated that Israeli occupation continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip for the 134th consecutive day. In a statement issued on Sunday, the center said Israeli occupation forces are pursuing a systematic policy involving deliberate killings, »»»

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UPI 10h

Secret Service shoots, kills armed man entering Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com

An unidentified man gained unauthorized access to the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, carrying a shotgun and a gas can. He was shot and killed by law enforcement after raising the gun into a firing position. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Iranian Students Rally for Second Day as Fears of War with US Mount

Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the»»»

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Libya Herald 10h

Newly created Libyan United Airlines reveals logo – stresses it is a privately owned airline

The logo of the soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) has been officially revealed by the carrier on its equally new social media sites. The company has posted little information besides noting, however, that it is ‘‘a newly established, privately owned airline.’’ Former Airbus employee »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

France to Summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over US Comments on Activist’s Death

France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist, the foreign affairs minister said. Jean-Noel Barrot was reacting to a statement by the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau, which posted on X that »»»

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Sputnik 10h

Putin Always Stays Within Bounds of Decency, Does Not Stoop to Insults - Kremlin

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin always keeps himself within the bounds of decency and does not make offensive remarks about other leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The presidential spokesman was asked on "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" show aired »»»

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Sputnik 10h

UK Defense Secretary Says Wants to Be 1st to Send Troops to Ukraine

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary John Healey said that he wants to be the first in the role to send British troops to Ukraine. "I want to be the Defence Secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine – because this will mean that this war is finally over," Healey wrote in a comment publishe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Sofia Airport to Briefly Close Runway for Repairs, Says Work Unrelated to U.S. Aircraft

The runway at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport will be closed in the early morning hours on Monday and Tuesday for routine repairs to nearby manholes, the airport’s press service told BTA on Sunday. The maintenance schedule has been coordinated to ensure that no flights are routinely scheduled to arrive »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Iran-US tensions: Submarine hunter aircraft circles Strait of Hormuz

In what military analysts cite as “controlled escalation”, an armed US maritime patrol jet known as P-8A "Poseidon", has been reportedly seen orbiting near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz — the 39-km-wide (21 mile) chokepoint funneling 20% of global seaborne oil. F»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It

Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Dubai Police foil car theft in minutes

Dubai Police said they arrested a man within minutes after he allegedly posed as a beggar, exploited a motorist’s sympathy and stole his car. Brigadier Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department, said the suspect approached a man driving a luxury vehicle, cl»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Video: 'Subhash', the stranded cat rescued from Metro pillar after 2 weeks ordeal

In a rare and touching rescue, the city of Kochi in Kerala came together to save a cat stranded atop a Metro pillar for nearly two weeks. The feline, fondly called ‘Subhash’ by local autorickshaw drivers, had been stuck on a Metro pillar near Kaloor Stadium. Its cries drew attention from passersby,»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?

Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»

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BBC 13h

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

A 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv. Two homemade explosive devices detonated after police crews responded to a reported break-in shortly after midnight on Sunday, the National Police »»»

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Sputnik 14h

Russia Sees UK Trace in Attempted Assassination of Lt. Gen. Alexeyev - FSB Chief

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is suspected to be behind the Ukrainian special services' attempt on the life of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said. A lot has been done recently to investigate »»»

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Gulf News 14h

The story behind Kerala’s youngest organ donor.

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, the 10-month-old infant from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor, describing her parents’ decision as an act of extraordinary courage and compassion. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki B»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Travel alert: Etihad cancels flights to New York, Newark amid US snowstorm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights to and from the United States due to a severe winter storm affecting parts of North America. A fast-developing Nor’easter is set to batter the US East Coast with 1–2 feet of snow beginning Sunday, bringing significant travel disrup»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Meerut now has India’s fastest metro. What does it mean for commuters?

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and flagged off the remaining sections of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), marking a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail and urban transport expansion. The launch completes the »»»

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Libya Herald 15h

Benina Airport installs first-ever ILS/DME Navigational Aids System by Spain’s Sky Navigation Systems

Benghazi Aviation Zone Administration, part of the Libyan Aviation Authority, announced last Friday (20 February) the first-ever installation of the Instrument Approach Procedure (ILS RWY 15R) at Benina International Airport. This achievement, it reported, resulted from the collaboration between th»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Artist creates 'Latin American Mona Lisa' with plastic bottle caps

San Salvador: A massive mural made of plastic bottle caps depicts Latin America's version of the famed Mona Lisa, adorning a modest apartment building in a working class neighborhood outside the capital of El Salvador instead of the walls of the Louvre. Using a rainbow of colors and various sizes o»»»

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Libya Herald 16h

Sirte Oil Company completes drilling of horizontal well C345H in the Ziltan field with production rate of 2,000 barrels per day

Sirte Oil Company reported last Friday (20 February) the successful drilling and completion of the horizontal well C345H in the Ziltan (L4) reservoir with production a rate exceeding 2,000 barrels per day. The company said the well boasts a horizontal cross-section exceeding 1,300 feet and utilizes»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Wedding joy turns to tragedy in Jodhpur. Two sisters die hours before ceremony.

Dubai: A family in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district was plunged into tragedy after two sisters, aged 25 and 23, died by suspected suicide just hours before their wedding ceremonies, police officials said. Shobha (25) and Vimla (23), residents of Manai village, were scheduled to be married on Saturday. »»»

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Sputnik 16h

Afghanistan Vows Measured Response to Pakistan's Airstrikes - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Afghanistan will deliver a measured and appropriate response at the right moment to Pakistan's act of aggression, which killed dozens of Afghan civilians, the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that Paki»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Vazrazhdane Calls for Hearing of Caretaker Ministers over US Air Force Aircraft Stationed at Sofia Airport

Vazrazhdane has called for a hearing of caretaker ministers over the presence of US Air Force aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, the party’s press centre said. On February 19, the Defence Ministry confirmed that US Air Force aircraft had been stationed at the airport. According to the ministry»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Why US envoy’s remarks sparked backlash across the Arab world

Dubai: More than a dozen Arab and Islamic countries, joined by three major regional organisations, have issued a joint condemnation of remarks attributed to the United States Ambassador to Israel, warning that the comments risk inflaming regional tensions and undermining international law. In a joi»»»

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TAP 17h

Temporarily cloudy over most regions with temperatures between 16 and 21°C

Tunis, Feb 22 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday is temporarily cloudy over most regions.According to the daily bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Institute, The wind is blowing west over the north and centre, and east over the south. Quite...»»»