Gulf News 11m

UAE expresses solidarity with Brazil, conveys condolences over victims of heavy rains, landslides

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Brazil over the victims of heavy rains, flooding, and landslides in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing persons, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Min»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Borrower ordered to pay $2.4m in Dubai loan row

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a borrower to pay $2.4 million in a dispute over a $2 million loan after a disagreement over the applicable late-payment penalty. The lender had sought $6 million, arguing that the contract included a penalty clause of 1 per cent per day of the t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13m

Bulgarian Navy Commander: No Mine-Like Objects Reported on Day of Fishing Vessel Sinking

The Bulgarian Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, Thursday gave a new conference about the search and rescue operation and inspection of a Bulgarian fishing vessel with a crew of three which has been unaccounted for since February 18. He said that no mine-like objects were reported from th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13m

Bulgaria Faces Serious Rule of Law Crisis over Acting Prosecutor General's Tenure, Says Justice Minister

Bulgaria is facing a serious rule of law crisis stemming from the fact that the acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov is effectively holding office in violation of the law, caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Thursday. He was speaking at the opening of a sitting of the Supreme J»»»

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Middle East Observer 14m

Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% After Supreme Court Rebuke

Washington – President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping increase in the baseline tariff on imports into the United States to 15 percent, escalating trade tensions a day after the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed key elements of his tariff authority. In a statement published on his Truth Social pla»»»

Business-review 17m

Regional shopping centres lead Romania’s real estate investment market as volumes fall to 12-year low

Shopping centres outside Bucharest were the most attractive asset class for property investors in Romania in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of total transaction volume, according to the Romania Marketbeat Investment H2 2025 report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Office buildings in Bucharest ranke»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Cyber fraud on the rise in UAE: Official warns public

Abu Dhabi: Dr Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, has warned the public about online fraud schemes that use fake videos and social media accounts to trap victims and demand large sums of money. Speaking during the third Ramadan majlis on drug prevention,»»»

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24 News Agency 23m

EU Sanctions Envoy in Bishkek: What European Union expects from Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Preventing sanctions circumvention will not cause economic losses for Kyrgyzstan. EU Special Envoy for Sanctions David O’Sullivan said at a briefing in Bishkek. Brussels is concerned about a sharp increase in exports of machine tools and radio equipment over the past year. «They are not produced in»»»

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Gulf News 24m

How British retailer Marks & Spencer became part of Filipinos’ giving culture

Dubai: After nearly 40 years, British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to close all its stores in the Philippines on May 2 this year. Following the announcement, Filipinos have expressed their sentiments on how the merchant became part of their shopping culture. M&S first opened in the Philipp»»»

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Tanjug 28m

Kecmanovic beats Zverev to advance to Acapulco quarter-finals

ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the quarter-finals of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4) second-round victory over world number four Alexander Zverev of Germany. Kecmanovic, who is placed 84th in the ATP rankings, won after two hours and 3»»»

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Sputnik 29m

US Prefers to Link Negotiation Tracks on Settlement With Economic Cooperation - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States still prefers to fully link the negotiation track on the settlement in Ukraine with the one on economic cooperation with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "No, it does not mean that. As before, the American side prefers to fully link thes»»»

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Libya Herald 35m

Akakus completes successful horizontal drilling of well M23 H producing 3,000 barrels per day

Akakus Oil Operations announced last Tuesday (24 February) it had completed the successful horizontal drilling of well M23 H The company said this comes as part of the implementation of its approved drilling plans and supporting the objectives of increasing production and enhancing the company’s op»»»

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Libya Herald 35m

IOM Libya and UK government provide equipment to Benghazi’s Benina airport to help counter-trafficking operations

IOM Libya reported yesterday that thanks to support by the UK government, it has helped strengthen counter-trafficking operations at Benghazi’s Benina Airport by equipping the airport’s Passport Authority with new IT systems, document-verification tools, and secure communication devices. Empowering»»»

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Novinite 39m

Lukoil Threatens Bulgaria with International Lawsuit Over Asset Seizure

Russian oil company Lukoil has formally accused Bulgaria of unlawfully seizing its assets in the country, signaling its intention to pursue legal action. On February 19, the Swiss-based Litasco, part of the Lukoil group and a shareholder in Lukoil Neftochim Burgas AD and Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD, submi»»»

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Gulf News 50m

'What If He Comes Back?' Diary Reveals Student-YouTuber ’s Pain Before Death

Dubai: Days before she was found dead at her rented apartment in Hyderabad, 21-year-old science student and part-time YouTuber Bonu Komali wrote a deeply emotional diary entry reflecting her lingering attachment to a former partner. “I’m scared to move on because what if he comes back?” Komali wrot»»»

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Tanjug 54m

Vucic arrives in Astana on official visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Astana on Thursday on an official visit to Kazakhstan. At the Astana airport, Vucic was greeted by Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov and Mayor Jenis Qasymbek. After entering Kazakh airspace, Vucic's presidential plane was escorted by three Su-30 Kazakh»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai RTA launches major traffic overhaul across eight key locations

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off a major programme of traffic improvements across eight strategic locations as part of its 2026 mobility plan. The initiative, which forms part of more than 45 planned enhancements, is designed to improve road efficiency, streamline t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

Islamabad, Pakistan: Sparks fly and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by "Transformers" movies and dinosaurs. The 35-year-old sculptor's studio brims with cogs, chains, h»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

At Least 25 Killed in Extremist Attacks in Northeast Nigeria

At least 25 people were killed in two separate extremist attacks in northeastern Nigeria's Adamawa state, local sources told AFP on Thursday. "Gunmen we believed to be Boko Haram on many motorcycles... attacked the market. They opened fire on people and killed 21," a Madagali local government offic»»»

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Business-review 1h

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 million for the construction of a 253.1 MW wind project in Ialomita

The financing was structured alongside a banking pool composed of UniCredit Bank S.A., Erste Group Bank AG, Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Société Générale, BRD (Groupe Société Générale SA) and Siemens Bank GmbH, and includes ancillary facilities. “A project of this scale and characteristics naturally requi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise signs $7b deal to expand aircraft leasing empire

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has agreed to acquire Macquarie AirFinance in an all cash transaction valued at about $7 billion, a move that will significantly expand its global footprint and cement its position among the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies. Sign up for our daily business»»»

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Business-review 1h

BYD ATTO 2 DM launches in Romania at a starting prince of EUR 25.600

Super Hybrid with DM technology The ATTO 2 DM-i offers a combined range of up to 1,000 km and a weighted consumption of only 1.8 l/100 km, without compromising the driving experience. The system operates predominantly electrically, with up to 90 km of pure range, and automatically switches to hybri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar University urges public to rely on official channels for accurate information

DOHA: Qatar University has urged the public to verify information sources and avoid engaging with unverified links or advertisements to safeguard the accuracy of information and the security of personal data. In a post on its official social media platforms, the university emphasized that its websi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi Police offers up to 35 per cent discount on traffic fines, here's how to benefit

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police has launched a traffic fine discount initiative under the campaign 'Pay Early.. Gain Surely,' encouraging drivers to settle their violations promptly in exchange for significant savings. The campaign aims to reduce outstanding fines and promote responsible driving behaviour »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

“It will be even better than before.” President comments on rift with Tashiev - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with Kabar news agency, addressed concerns voiced by some citizens about an alleged rift with former head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, and responded to the question: «What will happen next?» «Nothing will hap»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Dacic hospitalised with severe pneumonia

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Socialist Party of Serbia leader Ivica Dacic was hospitalised with severe pneumonia in Belgrade on Wednesday afternoon. Assistant Director at the Clinical Centre of Serbia's Pulmonary Clinic Spasoje Popevic said on Thursday morning Dacic remained in serious conditio»»»

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Business-review 1h

Veranda Mall secures EUR 36 million loan from CEC Bank

CEC Bank has granted EUR 36 million in financing to Veranda Obor SA, the owner of Veranda Mall. The facility will be used to refinance existing exposure, support the project’s development plans and, for the first time, enable capital distributions to shareholders. The new financing follows a solid »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Merz Says Germany, China Must Overcome Trade Gaps 'Together'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinping and announcing an Airbus deal. Merz's first official visit to China came as Berlin and Beijing seek t»»»

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Business-review 1h

CPI Romania marks robust 2025 with near-full retail occupancy and strategic portfolio upgrades

CPI Romania concluded 2025 by consolidating its position as a key player on the Romanian real estate market, with a portfolio of 280,000 sqm of modern office space, representing 8% of Bucharest’s modern stock. The shopping centers in the company’s portfolio recorded an impressive occupancy rate of »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tesla’s self-driving tech is now being tested in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: US electric vehicle maker Tesla’s Advanced Self-Driving technology is now being tested on roads in Abu Dhabi, under driver supervision, marking a first for the emirate. With the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is overs»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

French programmer says accidentally hacked 7,000 robot vacuums

Tokyo: All he wanted was to move his robot vacuum cleaner around with a PlayStation controller. But programmer Sammy Azdoufal claims he unwittingly gained remote access to 7,000 other devices. His experience has drawn attention to the potential security risks of smart home gadgets, with Chinese man»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah official says will not intervene in event of 'limited' US strikes on Iran

A Hezbollah official told AFP on Wednesday that the Lebanese movement would not intervene militarily in the event of "limited" U.S. strikes on its backer Iran, but would consider any attack against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "red line". The U.S. has repeatedly threatened Iran over its »»»

Business-review 1h

Romania ranked third in CEE by M&A deal volume in 2025

According to the annual CEE M&A report by Forvis Mazars, developed in association with Mergermarket, M&A activity in the CEE region did relatively well in 2025 in terms of overall disclosed deal value, though a decline in transaction volume points to significant geopolitical headwinds and challengi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Modi’s digital milestone: India PM first world leader to cross 100 million on Instagram

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first serving world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, setting a new global benchmark for political leadership in the digital age. The milestone marks more than just a social media achievement. It reflects a decade-long strategy o»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Four businesspeople found guilty in 2022 spyware scandal

Four businesspeople linked to sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa were found guilty of violating the confidentiality of telephone communications in a major case involving the illegal wiretapping of politicians, journalists, business leaders and senior military officials that was revealed in 2022. Th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US and Iran Hold 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks

Iran and the United States met on Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear program, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwi»»»

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UPI 2h

Kim leaves door open to U.S. ties as North Korea vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com

In this photo released Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-L) shakes hands while his daughter Kim Ju Ae (L) looks on during a military parade in Pyongyang. The event marked the conclusion of the week-long Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Feb. 26 (UPI)»»»

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Sana 2h

Syria reaffirms human rights commitment before U.N. council

Geneva, Feb. 26 (SANA) Syria told the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday that its commitment to human rights is a “genuine national obligation” shaped by decades of hardship, pledging to strengthen institutions and prevent a return to past abuses. Addressing the Council during its hig»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Snake-like robot unveiled for Fukushima debris removal

Tokyo: A 22-meter robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device. Dangerously high radiation levels make removing melted fuel and other debris from the plant hit b»»»

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BBC 2h

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

Planning permission has been granted for apartments on the site of a former Irish mother and baby home. Cork City Council has provided conditional permission to developer Estuary View Enterprises for the 140 apartment units at Bessborough in Ballinure, Blackrock. Ex-residents and campaigners have l»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tehran’s ‘3 red lines’: Deal 'attainable' in fresh Iran-US nuclear talks?

Also In This Package Iran-US talks begin in Oman: What’s at stake? Iran-US talks in Geneva advance on 'guiding principles' Iran draws red line on enrichment; shrugs off US threat Iran open to compromise in US nuclear talks: Report Iranian negotiators have reportedly travelled to Geneva on Thursday »»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Transport official claims railway ‘act of sabotage’ intended to kill

Greece’s deputy transport minister claimed Thursday that unknown individuals have “sabotaged” a section of the country’s main railway, allegedly in a bid to cause a new deadly accident ahead of the third anniversary of the Tempe rail disaster that killed 57 people. Konstantinos Kyranakis said the c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tehran’s ‘3 red lines’: Deal 'attainable' in fresh Iran-US nuclear talks?

Also In This Package Iran draws red line on enrichment; shrugs off US threat Iran open to compromise in US nuclear talks: Report Iran-US talks begin in Oman: What’s at stake? Iran-US talks in Geneva advance on 'guiding principles' Iranian negotiators have reportedly travelled to Geneva on Thursday »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Modi Breaks Netanyahu’s Isolation with 16 Cooperation Agreements

In a move seen as breaking Israel’s relative international isolation amid its ongoing war in Gaza, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed 16 agreements with Israel during a two-day visit to the country. Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening ties in trade and defen»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to One of Highest in Europe to Fund Housing

Tourists in Barcelona could be taxed as much as 15 euros ($17.70) a night after the city raised its tourism fee to one of the highest in Europe on Wednesday as part of efforts to curb visitor numbers and help finance affordable housing. Authorities in Catalonia have faced increasingly vocal protest»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates SkyCargo boosts India operations with two new freighters

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo is strengthening its commitment to India with the launch of two new weekly freighter services, one to Mumbai and another to Ahmedabad, building on over four decades of operations in the country. The move aims to support India’s growing trade and connect businesses with supp»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian expat who won Dh5 million UAE Lottery not to quit Dubai job

Dubai: An Indian expat who won the first Dh5 million prize in the UAE Lottery has revealed his profession and his dreams post the windfall that he is going to share with a friend. In an exclusive interview, Murugananth Govinthan, 43, told Gulf News he has no intention of quitting his job and his fi»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Over 20,000 families may receive housing under State Mortgage Program in 2026 - | 24.KG

In 2026, more than 20,000 apartments are expected to be handed over to citizens in Kyrgyzstan under Menin Uyum program, implemented by presidential decree. Kylchbek Keldibekov, head of the Sales Department at the State Mortgage Company of Kyrgyzstan, announced on the air of Birinchi Radio. Accordin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian expat who won Dh5m UAE Lottery not to quit job in Dubai

Dubai: An Indian expat who won the first Dh5 million prize in the UAE Lottery has revealed his profession and his dreams post the windfall that he is going to share with a friend. In an exclusive interview, Murugananth Govinthan, 43, told Gulf News he has no intention of quitting his job and his fi»»»

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