BBC 11m

Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip

Canada says it believes India is not currently linked to violent crimes or threats on Canadian soil — a shift in tone after accusing New Delhi of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada in 2023. "I think we could say we're confident that that activity is not continuing,»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Iran-Backed Gaza Factions Face Financial Strain, Fear Collapse

Field commanders and activists from Iranian-backed Palestinian factions in Gaza warn of a potential “complete collapse” as a worsening financial crisis comes amid signs of a possible US strike on Tehran. Nearly two years of Israeli war in Gaza, along with strikes extending to Lebanon, Iran and part»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Qatar face India in 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier

Doha: Qatar will host India on Friday at Lusail Hall in their opener of the second window of Group D in the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar. The Qataris have three points from their opening two matches, having beaten Lebanon 86-83 away before losing narrowly 75-74 t»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Chennai: Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals. India posted a mammoth 256-4 and then restricted Zimbabwe to 184-6 in Chennai to make their clash with West Indies»»»

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Gulf News 32m

France names new culture minister in mini-reshuffle

The French presidency on Thursday named four new ministers including Catherine Pegard as the new culture minister in a mini-reshuffle. Pegard, a former magazine editor and head of Versailles palace, takes over from Rachida Dati, a conservative who left the post to campaign to become mayor of Paris »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Regional Minister Participates in High-Level Conference of EU Eastern Border Regions

"I am here to save European funds and investments during a period of a provisional budget," caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva said in Brussels, quoted by her ministry's press office on Thursday. Boneva took part in a high-level conference of eastern border reg»»»

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Al Manar 43m

Iranian News Agency: The second phase of the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US begins in Geneva, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian News Agency: The second phase of the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US begins in Geneva, mediate»»»

The Peninsula 43m

Egyptian President discusses regional developments with Sudanese Prime Minister

Cairo: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met on Thursday with Sudanese Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, who is currently visiting Cairo, to discuss the latest developments in Sudan as well as regional issues. During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination and co»»»

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Gulf News 55m

PureHealth signs 25-year solar deal to power UAE hospitals

PureHealth has signed a 25-year master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics across the UAE. The signing ceremony took place at PureHealth’s office in Abu Dhabi and was attended by senior executives from PureHealth, SEHA and Yell»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

Qatar reiterates firm stance, unwavering support for Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its firm and supportive stance on the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, and the right of its fraternal people to live in dignity, security and stability, and rejected any form of interference in its internal affairs, voicing deep concern over the contin»»»

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RT 1h

Trump vs the Supreme Court: How the tariff ruling could turn his presidency lame-duck

The constant change of scenery in President Donald Trump’s America has trained observers not to overreact to each new sensation from across the Atlantic. Yesterday’s battles fade quickly, replaced by fresh headlines. Against that backdrop, it is tempting to dismiss Trump’s latest clash with the US »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Department of Meteorology warns of strong wind, high sea tonight

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned that weather inshore, until 6am on Friday, will be hazy to misty at times and relatively cold to cold. Offshore, conditions will be slightly dusty at times, with strong wind and high sea expected. Inshore winds will be northwesterly to southwest»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Brnabic attends reception hosted by Danish king

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, who is on an official visit to Denmark, attended a reception hosted by King Frederik X of Denmark on Thursday. Earlier, Brnabic visited the Danish parliament for a discussion with members of the legislature's Presidium about Serbia's EU integrati»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for private sector - UPI.com

A loaded oil tanker tanker enters Matanzas Bay off Havana, Cuba, on February 16 and docks near the city’s energy logistics port amid ongoing U.S. energy sanctions on the island. Russia has been sending fuel considered to be aid. Photo By EPA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Contro»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Afghan military attacks Pakistan after deadly strikes

Afghanistan attacked Pakistani forces at the border on Thursday in response to deadly air strikes, military and government officials said. "In response to repeated violations by the Pakistani military, large-scale offensive operations were launched against Pakistani military bases and military inst»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia’s S-500 Prometey: The Death Knell for British and French Nuclear ICBMs

Russian missile defenses are becoming increasingly sophisticated and may render British and French nuclear weapons ineffective, states the UK-based defense think tank RUSI. "The nuclear forces of the UK and France consist of strategic submarines armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles that a»»»

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Sana 1h

Al-Shaibani discusses with European delegation level of diplomatic representation

Damascus, Feb.26 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, received Thursday a diplomatic delegation from the European Union, headed by Rosa Maria Gheli, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the European External Action Service.Talks during the meeting»»»

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BBC 1h

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Parents using Instagram's child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Parliament Obliges PM to Participate in Hearing on US Military Aircraft at Sofia Airport

On Thursday, Parliament obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the US military aircraft at Sofia Airport and on tensions in the Middle East. The proposal was made by There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov, who suggested that Gurov's particip»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Linking US Aircraft Presence at Sofia Airport to Non-NATO Operations Is Speculation, Says Defence Minister

Any attempt to link the presence of US aircraft on Bulgarian territory to operations outside NATO plans is speculation, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. The hearing concerned US military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia Airport, tensi»»»

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UPI 2h

Brothers. both politicians, convicted of arranging Marielle Franco murder in 2018 - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilor Marielle Franco. File Photo by Mario Vasconcellos/EPA-EFE Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Russia denies setting any timeline for settlement with Ukraine

Moscow: Russia on Thursday denied setting any final timeline for settling with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow has specific objectives it is working to accomplish, stressing that Russia is not setting a deadline for settling with Ukraine, but rather focusing on ta»»»

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France24 2h

Havana says four gunmen killed on US speedboat were trying to 'infiltrate' Cuba

Cuba said on Thursday that 10 gunmen on a Florida-registered speed boat who opened fire on the Caribbean nation's coastguard had "intended to carry out an infiltration for the purposes of terrorism". The Cuban coastguard on Thursday said it killed four people and wounded six more on the vessel, whi»»»

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EU Observer 2h

45 days to election: Poll shows a significant Tisza lead, Orbán puts soldiers on the streets

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: The p»»»

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BBC 2h

At least 10 FBI staffers connected to Trump investigations fired

The FBI has fired roughly 10 members, all of whom participated in a probe into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term. Their termination on Wednesday, confirmed by the BBC's media partner CBS News, was announced shortly after FBI director Kash Patel told Reuters that f»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Türkiye Probing Reason for Deadly F-16 Crash on Border Mission 

NATO member Türkiye is investigating the still unknown cause of an F-16 fighter jet crash that killed its pilot shortly after takeoff on a mission toward the Bulgarian border region, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Two F-16s took off simultaneously early on Wednesday from the 9th Main Jet Ba»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

UN Expert on Palestinian Territories Denounces 'Toxic' Attacks against Her

The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanes»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Diplomacy or Conflict? US and Iran hold fresh talks as military pressure builds.

Dubai: Iran and the United States held another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, as rising military tensions and a significant American force buildup in the Middle East cast a long shadow over diplomatic efforts. The Oman-mediated discussions, hosted at the Omani ambassador’s r»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Aramco’s Gas Strategy Builds Momentum with Major Progress Towards Growth Target

Aramco announced Thursday major progress in its ambitious gas expansion strategy, with the start of production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, and the commencement of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the largest gas plants in the world. This will contribute to»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

87-year-old dies after falling from Thessaloniki balcony

An 87-year-old man died Thursday after falling from a second-floor balcony in the Sykkies neighborhood of Thessaloniki. Neighbors alerted emergency services around 1:30 p.m., and paramedics found the man unconscious at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are »»»

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Tanjug 3h

Vucic extends birthday wishes to Erdogan, invites him to visit Serbia

ASTANA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone on Thursday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to whom he extended best wishes for his 72nd birthday, and said he expected him to pay an exceptionally important visit to Belgrade and Serbia soon. In a post on his buducnostsrbijeav»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Crimes Against Humanity Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iran Deputy Minister

A complaint has been filed in Switzerland accusing Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi of crimes against humanity linked to anti-government protests in his country in recent years, lawyers said Thursday. The complaint, filed by an Iranian-Swiss citizen, said Gharibabadi "may have comm»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Central Election Commission Sets Rules for Observer Participation in April Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted the terms and procedure for the participation of observers in the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, 2026, the CEC said on Thursday. The CEC will accept applications for the registration of observers until 5:00 p.m. on April 17. Observe»»»

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UPI 3h

Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98 - UPI.com

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who became the world's oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going strong at 98 and is headed to a tournament in Las Vegas. Jensen Beach resident Maggie Kennedy was dubbed the world's oldest competitive pool player by Guinness World Records in 202»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Student associations stage Athens rally ahead of Tempe anniversary

Student and university associations staged and completed a rally in central Athens on Thursday afternoon ahead of the third anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster, organizers said. The groups organized the gathering to commemorate the victims of the February 28, 2023 train crash, Greece’s deadli»»»

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BNE 3h

Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource

Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed small modular reactor (SMR) technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, even as it reduces the country’s long-standing strategic reliance on Russia, according to Ivan Tchakarov of GlobalSource Partners. »»»

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UPI 3h

Hillary Clinton to testify before closed House committee on Epstein - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Secret service personnel and local law enforcement prepare to do a security sweep of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center where Bill and Hillary Clinton are to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein probe in Chappaqua, N.Y., Thursday. Former Secretary of State Hi»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

ADC rolls out upgrade package at Aqaba Airport

AMMAN — The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is implementing a package of upgrades at Aqaba's King Hussein International Airport to enhance passenger comfort and streamline arrival and departure procedures in line with growing air traffic.The works include infrastructure and service-system upgra»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Could DHL deliveries soon be made by UAE-built drones?

Abu Dhabi: Global logistics firm DHL Express has signed a deal to explore using delivery aircraft built by an Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer in its regional operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DHL Express and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Unde»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms

Every day, Iranians go to stores and find prices rising. Some post photos on social media of the shrinking contents of their shopping carts as they struggle to buy enough basic staples for their families. The mounting cost of living is an extra weight bearing down as Iranians prepare for a possible»»»

BNE 4h

China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims

Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»

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BNE 4h

China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims

Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

85-year-old detained for pointing weapon at students

An 85-year-old man was detained early Thursday after allegedly brandishing a weapon to intimidate students outside a middle school in the Athens suburb of Agios Ioannis Rentis. No injuries were reported. According to a complaint filed by the school principal, the man pointed the weapon at students »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Berlin Film Festival Director's Future in Spotlight after Gaza Furore

Germany's government convened an emergency meeting of the organizers of the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, saying it wanted to discuss the event's "direction" after debate and protests over Gaza dominated the programme. The Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday that the government's Commissioner »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

National Museum of Qatar achieves Platinum rating in GSAS operations

Doha, Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has received the Platinum rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) Operations' sustainable green building certification system, further underscoring Qatar Museums' position as a global pioneer in sustainable cultural institutio»»»

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France24 4h

Davos forum CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  The president and CEO o»»»

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BNE 4h

LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble

For at least 34 years, Canada held an unbroken grip on the top spot in US trade. In 2025, Mexico ended it, and the timing could hardly be more consequential. According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, M»»»

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BNE 4h

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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BNE 4h

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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