TAP 15m

Highs between 17 and 26°C

Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The weather on Thursday is locally very misty in the morning near eastern coasts, then clear to partly cloudy over most regions.The wind will blow east light to moderate, and the sea is slightly choppy.Highs are ranging between...»»»

Gulf News 23m

SB Girls Dubai ticket sales date revealed, venue shifted

Dubai: It’s official! Fans of Filipino pop group SB Girls can start booking their tickets for the Dubai leg of the group’s reunion tour starting tomorrow and there’s a key update about where the show will take place. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, the programme producers, ProXperts and L»»»

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UPI 31m

On This Day, Feb. 26: Branch Davidians acquitted of murder charges - UPI.com

On Feb. 26, 1994, 11 members of the Branch Davidian religious cult were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges stemming from a federal raid and siege at the compound near Waco, Texas, the year before. 1 of 4 | Special counsel and former U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth points to where shell casings w»»»

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Gulf News 32m

You can fly to India from the UAE for under Dh300 during Eid, but there’s a catch

Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and India can book one-way ‘lite’ fares starting from Dh323, India’s Air India Express announced as it launched its monthly ‘PayDay Sale’ across domestic and international routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The limited-time»»»

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Gulf News 35m

More than 700 brands to offer up to 75% discounts at Sharjah Ramadan Nights 2026

Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 43rd edition of the “Ramadan Nights 2026” exhibition from March 6 to 22, as part of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organisers said. The exhibition will span more than 18,000 square metres and is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors. More than 210 »»»

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RT 41m

Suspected assassin of ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser detained in Germany (VIDEO)

Spanish police have arrested the alleged gunman in the 2025 assassination of Andrey Portnov, a former senior aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in a joint operation with German authorities in the town of Heinsberg. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was detained by Sp»»»

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Actmedia 45m

Romania remains the champion of inflation in the EU with official price increases higher than in the rest of the states

The annual rate of inflation in the EU dropped to 2% in January 2026, from the level of 2.3% in the previous month, and Romania is ‘the champion’ in this domain, with an annual advance of prices of 8.5%, show the data published on Wednesday by Eurostat. Countries with the lowest and ...»»»

Actmedia 45m

Italian KC-767A Deploys to Romania for NATO CAP Support

An Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767A (reg. MM62227, callsign IAM1412) is tracking flying from Italy to Romania, where it operates in support of NATO Combat Air Patrols, https://www.itamilradar.com/ informs. The aircraft flew across the Adriatic and the Balkans before reaching Romanian airspace, wher»»»

France24 47m

Democrats call missing Trump documents in Epstein files ‘largest cover-up in modern history’

Documents related to a woman’s sexual assault complaint against US President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files were not released by the FBI, according to investigative reports. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called it the "largest government cover-up in modern history". The US J»»»

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UPI 1h

Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigns from Harvard over Epstein files - UPI.com

Larry Summers, seen here in 2010, is resigning from teaching at Harvard University due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced he is resigning from his professorship at Harvard Unive»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Second Qatar–Spain Strategic Dialogue explores economic cooperation

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and Secretary of State for Trade at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business of the Kingdom of Spain H E Amparo López Senovilla co-chaired the economic cooperation meeting on trade and investment as part of the »»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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BNE 1h

India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing

On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air Arabia rolls out daily flights on new European route from Sharjah

Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will soon have another low cost option to Europe after Air Arabia announced the launch of a new daily international route from Sharjah to Rome, strengthening connectivity and offering more affordable travel choices for residents. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Parking costs in Dubai may rise after tariff change request

Dubai: Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking costs after Parkin submitted a formal proposal to revise tariffs, a move that could affect thousands of daily commuters across busy commercial and residential zones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In mid Feb»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

NKorea Warns it Could Destroy South if Threatened, Leaves Door Open for US Dialogue

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling part»»»

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BBC 2h

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

This story contains details and video that some readers may find distressing. Last November, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Jad Jadallah was shot at close range by Israeli soldiers in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. As Jad lay collapsed in an alley, the soldiers created a cordon arou»»»

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Gulf News 2h

11 men face jail, 1.1 million fines after Dh600,000 robbery

The Sharjah Criminal Court has sentenced 11 men to three years in prison, fined each Dh100,000 and ordered their deportation after convicting them of robbing Dh600,000 from an employee transporting company funds in the Al Taawun area. Court records show the robbery targeted an Arab accountant who w»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Explosions rock Ukrainian capital after air alert

Kyiv, Ukraine; Several explosions shook central Kyiv early Thursday, AFP journalists heard, after officials warned of air raids in the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned talks in Geneva with US representatives on ending the Russian war. Washington is pushing to bring an end to the war triggered by »»»

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France24 3h

Trump touts ‘golden age of America’ in longest ever State of Union speech

President Donald Trump focused on the US ​economy, immigration and other domestic policy issues in his 2026 State of the Union address, telling a divided Congress that he has ushered in "the golden age of America". Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat's of»»»

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France24 3h

Mexico will make 'a strong show of security' ahead of World Cup, expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nathan P. Jones, Associate Professor of Security Studies in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University, says that "the Mexican government will be making a strong show of security as a matter of national pride" ahead of the World Cup in the a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai gold eases Dh3.50 but global rally keeps buyers on edge

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Thursday morning, giving residents a brief respite after a volatile February that has kept jewellery buyers and investors on edge. At 8.30 am, the 24-karat rate stood at Dh624.75 per gram, down from Dh628.25 on Wednesday. The 22-karat variety slipped to D»»»

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France24 3h

Press Review - Prospect of war with Iran is 'crisis of Trump's own making'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 25, 2026: The prospect of war between the United States and Iran is getting a lot of coverage. But first, French papers discuss the municipal elections, which are taking place in a few weeks' time. Also, a report about the future of AI causes a few wobbles in the »»»

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France24 3h

Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, called France's foreign minister Tuesday and pledged not to "interfere" in the host country's affairs, a diplomatic source said, after a fallout over Washington's remarks following the killing of a far-right activist. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports»»»

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France24 3h

Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief for ‘abetting’ 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lanks authorities on Wednesday arrested the country's former intelligence chief, Suresh Sally, for "conspiracy and aiding and abetting" the 2019 Easter bombings, which killed 279 people, according to an investigating officer. A whistleblower has claimed Sallay allowed the attack to proceed»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia revises labour penalties, sets SR10,000 fine for hiring foreign workers without permits

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has amended its schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing updated fines including a SR10,000 penalty for employing a non-Saudi worker without a valid work permit. The decision was issued by Ahmed Al Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, as par»»»

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France24 3h

Has the British Museum really removed references to ‘Palestine’ from exhibits?

The British Museum is accused of having removed the term "Palestine" from its exhibits under pressure from a pro-Israeli group. In reality, only certain panels regarding the Antiquity period were modified. The museum says they wanted to use a term that is both more neutral and historically accurate»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Small choices, big impact: How daily habits affect climate

Tribune News Network Doha Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other»»»

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BNE 4h

Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

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BNE 4h

Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

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BNE 4h

Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

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BNE 4h

Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

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BNE 4h

Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

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BNE 4h

Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

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BNE 4h

Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Here's where Dubai and Sharjah traffic stood still this morning

Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah endured a slow Thursday morning as accidents and peak-hour congestion backed up several key roads across both emirates. Crashes compound Emirates Road rushThe worst of the disruption centred on Emirates Road (E611), where multiple crashes near W»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Fog warning and rough seas: NCM issues weather alert for UAE

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Fog warning and rough seas: NCM issues weather alert for UAE

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

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RT 6h

Iran dismisses Trump’s nuclear claims as ‘big lies’

Iran has rejected accusations that it is seeking nuclear weapons, denouncing US President Donald Trump’s latest remarks as false and misleading. Trump has repeatedly demanded that Tehran dismantle its nuclear program and curb its ballistic missile capabilities. In his State of the Union address on »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Inside Iran’s calculus: Why Tehran sees concessions as riskier than war

Dubai: Iran’s leadership appears to be making a stark strategic calculation as tensions with the United States intensify — that yielding to Washington’s demands could pose a greater threat to regime survival than the dangers of military confrontation. The New York Times, citing analysts and officia»»»

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RT 7h

US promises not to ‘interfere’ in French affairs – media

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner has pledged not to “interfere” in French internal affairs after a diplomatic row over the killing of a right-wing activist. The US described the incident as a manifestation of rising “violent radical leftism” in France. Paris took offense, taking the statemen»»»

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UPI 7h

Webb telescope reveals Uranus' upper atmosphere in unprecedented detail - UPI.com

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first vertical view of Uranus's upper atmosphere, delivering an unprecedented look at the planet's ionosphere and auroral structures. The new observations, released by NASA on Tuesday, show how temperature and charged particles vary with height abo»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Why UAE travellers can get longer multiple-entry Schengen visas soon

Dubai: UAE travellers who regularly visit Europe could soon benefit from longer-valid Schengen visas and simpler digital travel procedures, as the European Union moves to modernise its visa and border systems. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New measures under the Euro»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie yesterday to reach the last 16 with a 5-4 aggregate victory. The defending European champions came from two behind to»»»

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UPI 10h

Hurricane Melissa upgraded, tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," flies through Hurricane Melissa on October 27. File Photo by Lt. Col. Mark Withee/U.S. Air Force | License Photo The National Hurricane Center has issued its final report on Hurri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Environment Day is an opportunity to evaluate work progress: Al Subaie

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that Qatar Environment Day, observed annually on February 26, represents an opportunity to evaluate the progress of environmental work, review its priorities, and highlight the importan»»»

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