Paris, France: The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100-million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault, who replaced Laurence des Cars, was appointed president of the icon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paulo Neves Pocinho, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassado»»»

Dubai: The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced the opening of public voting for participants who qualified for the final stage of its 28th edition for the year in search of the most beautiful Quran recitation for 2026. Following two qualifying rounds, the judging panel has selected the t»»»

Dubai: At least 17 people lost their lives during Lahore’s recently revived Basant festival, the Punjab home department informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, highlighting the human toll of the historic kite-flying event’s return after nearly two decades. The three-day festival, held fr»»»

The Council of Ministers has approved a bill to amend and supplement the so-called budget extension law (formally the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage of the 2026 State Budget Act, the 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act and the 2026»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) will refer the matter to the Constitutional Court, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary group Tanner Ali told journalists on Wednesday after Parliament rejected President Iliana Iotova’s veto on amendments to the Election Code earlier in the day. "What happen»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be on a two-day official visit to Kazakhstan on February 26-27. While in Astana, Vucic will met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and PM Olzhas Bektenov, with several bilateral agreements to be signed as well, the press office of the pres»»»

A fertiliser plant in western Russia has come under attack by Ukrainian drones, killing seven people and injuring at least ten. Russia's Investigative Committee said 30 drones had struck the plant in the region of Smolensk, around 290km (180 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Regional governor Va»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, known the world over as Fazza, marked a deeply personal milestone today as he celebrated his son Mohammed's third birthday. »»»

Dubai: As Ramadan begins, the UAE is defined by a spirit of compassion. Mosques fill, communal tables are set, and charitable giving reaches its annual peak. However, authorities warn that this surge in generosity, driven by the obligations of Zakat and Sadaqah (charity), is increasingly being targ»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously elected prosecutor Marin Malchev as administrative head of the Sofia District Prosecution Office on Wednesday, with eight votes in favour. For nearly half a year, Malchev had been serving as acting district prosecutor. /RY/»»»

At a session of the Council of Ministers, the government approved a draft law amending and supplementing the existing budget extension legislation, the acting Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski announced. If ratified by the National Assembly, the amendments will extend the law’s validity not unti»»»

Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026. The pope will also make a one-day visit on March 28 to Monaco, the microstate on the French Riviera, and will visit Spain from ‌June »»»

The first Ukrainian drone production plant has started its operations in Britain, Ukraine's ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhnyi said on Wednesday. "Ukraine is ‌fighting a ‌war amid ‌constant ⁠missile strikes, infrastructure destruction ⁠and threats to production facilities. Therefore, the launch of produc»»»

London: British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to 20 percent of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tariffs and weak Chinese demand. The job losses total around 600, with Aston Martin employing some 3,000 people, mostly in the UK. The carmak»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi to Bangkok service from October, marking the aircraft’s debut in Thailand and adding significant capacity ahead of the winter travel season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The double-decker»»»

Dubai: The Maritime Standard has announced the launch of TMS AITECH 2026, its dedicated Artificial Intelligence and Technology Conference, which will be held on 14 April 2026 at Taj Exotica Resort, Dubai. TMS AITECH 2026 will explore how artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and advanced technol»»»

BELGRADE - The Government of Serbia adopted on Wednesday several documents on future cooperation between its ministries and the ministries of the Republic of Kazakhstan in various areas. "Conclusions were adopted on establishing a basis for concluding memoranda on cooperation in the fields of healt»»»

Tunis, Feb 25 (TAP) - External debt services fell by 78.7%, standing at TND 1 billion as of February 20, 2026, compared with nearly TND 5 billion on the same date last year, according to monetary and financial indicators published by the Central...»»»

Tunis, Feb 25 (TAP) - Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Sofiane Tekaya on Tuesday pointed out the need to further involve young people, start-ups and content creators in the digital marketing strategies of the tourism sector.Speaking at a meeting...»»»

In the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, Bulgarians living outside the European Union will have access to no more than 20 polling stations, not counting those located in embassies and consulates. This cap was confirmed after the National Assembly overturned President Iliana Yotova»»»

A Ukrainian drone attack on a fertilizer plant in Russia's western Smolensk region killed seven people and wounded 10 others, Russian officials said Wednesday. The plant, just outside the Russian town of Dorogobuzh, lies around 290 kilometers (180 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Unverified images»»»

DOHA: Msheireb Properties has been named a winner at the 2026 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards, securing the distinguished Environmental Initiatives Award. In a statement, the company said this achievement marks the first major internation»»»

The Tripoli government announced yesterday that its Ministry of Finance has referred the state’s final accounts for the fiscal years 2016 to 2020 to the Administrative Control Authority (ACA) – a first in over 15 years. In its correspondence, the Ministry confirmed that the referral is part of comp»»»

Over the past five years, 111 pawnshop licenses have been revoked in Kyrgyzstan, 11 licenses have been suspended, and total fines imposed have amounted to 8,414 million soms. The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service reported. The agency summarized the results of a five-year reform of»»»

Kannur Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment. The minister had arrived at the Kannur railway station to board the»»»

The Lebanese Presidency has not received any warnings suggesting that Israel will attack Lebanon’s infrastructure if Hezbollah backs Iran militarily, a minister close to President Joseph Aoun said. “The Lebanese Presidency received reassurances through Speaker Nabih Berri that Hezbollah will not in»»»

An Israeli official has reportedly denied a claim by Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji that Israel would target civilian infrastructure across Lebanon if Hezbollah decided to support Iran in a possible war, threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump. The official told Al-Arabiya news channel T»»»

WASHINGTON - The executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council Jarrod Agen, with whom Serbian FM Marko Djuric has met in Washington, said he and Djuric had worked together to quickly find a solution for the Serbian oil company NIS that had helped both Serbia and the US. NIS is unde»»»

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, including Algeria, on what will be his third international trip since his election last year, the Vatican said Wednesday. The official papal visit to Algeria and to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola in Central Africa will take place from A»»»

Iran pushed back Wednesday against US President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks “big lies” to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through “honorable diplomacy.” The remarks by two Iranian»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome guests with a refined and immersive experience titled “Layali Al Louloua.” Designed as more than a traditional Iftar and Suhoor offering, the concept transforms the hotel into a complete»»»

In a session held yesterday, the High State Council (HSC) proposed the following measures to address Libya’s : – The Central Bank of Libya should abolish taxes and fees without on basic commodities, given their role in driving up prices and eroding purchasing power. – Parallel exchange rates for th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Zeitoun Neighborhood, east of Gaza City: Palestinian sources 25-02-2026 13:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli e»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU has imposed tighter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was singled out as the source of a major contamination scare, according to a text published Wednesday. The toxin cereulide, which can cause nausea and diarrhoea, was first detected»»»

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a central hub for the distribution of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine and the broader region, signaling a potential shift in Southeastern and Central Europe’s energy landscape, BGNES reports. This became evident during the participation of Acting Mi»»»

Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks "big lies" to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through "honorable diplomacy." The remarks by two Irani»»»

President Donald Trump delivered his longest speech to Congress - lasting one hour 47 minutes - and told US lawmakers that the "country is winning again" as he touted his administration's achievements. The US economy and affordability were key themes in the address - which was the longest in decade»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid underscored the importance of continuing cooperation with Norway’s Scatec in the coming phase, in a way that reinforces Egypt’s position as a leading destination for investment in sustainability and green transition projects and contributes to »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy force which advanced towards Al-Amra area withdraws to Al-Hamamis Hill: Al-Manar correspondent 25-02-2026 13:15 PM Latest New»»»

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is on a working visit to Washington, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, and noted that they worked together to make 2026 a truly great year for Serbia-US relations. "Always a pleasure to see Marco Rubio as we work together to make 2026 a»»»

NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value (€8.2 billion), achieved its highest-ever distributable earnings of €441 million, up 6.7% on the prior year, and net operating income (NOI) of €618 million, an 11.2% increase. The record results were dri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired today at noon the regular Cabinet meeting. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said that t»»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, a vibrant lineup of activities is set to enrich both your health and spiritual wellbeing. As the weekend approaches, there is something for everyone to experience the essence of the holy month of Ramadan such as engaging community gatherings and energising wellness sessio»»»

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (the “FSR”) has applied since 12 July 2023. It expands the European Commission’s powers to address distortions of competition caused by financial support granted by non-EU governments. Before the FSR, foreign subsidies could mostly be granted freely to companies »»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the onshore LNG plant of the North Field West (NFW) project, a key component of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, and the last in a series of expansion projects that will »»»

Parliament Wednesday rejected President Iliana Iotova's veto on amendments to the Election Code. The controversial revisions slash the number of polling stations in Bulgarian elections in countries outside the EU. The vote against the veto was 126-86, with 11 abstentions. MORE /RY/»»»

Dubai: Capital.com, a global fintech group operating in the regulated online trading sector, today published its 2025 trading platform activity summary, reporting $3.42 trillion in client trading volume for the year. The group reported that the Middle East accounted for approximately 50% of total a»»»

The Chairman of Brega Oil Marketing Company, Fouad Balrahim, announced the resumption of registration for the second phase of the cooking gas cylinder distribution system. Citizens can register for a new gas cylinder after they register using their National ID Number which must be linked to their m»»»