Egypt reiterates rejection to any attempts undermine Sudan's unity
CAIRO, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti affirmed on Friday his country's opposition to any attempts aiming to undermine Sudan's unity, underlining the necessity of maintaining the sovereignty of the Sudanese state.This was announced during a telephone call conducted between »»»
NATO meeting in UK discusses nuclear deterrence
LONDON, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The UK hosted a meeting of senior NATO officials to discuss the alliance's plans for nuclear deterrence, said the British government on Friday.According to a statement, the meeting "brought together NATO Ambassadors, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), Supreme All»»»
Trump frustrated with Iran — says force remains an option
Dubai: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is “not happy” with the direction of nuclear talks with Iran, warning that while diplomacy remains ongoing, military force remains an option if Tehran refuses to abandon its nuclear ambitions. “We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiati»»»
Dubai Miracle Garden offers free entry for children under 12
Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden and home to multiple Guinness World Records, has announced a special seasonal promotion granting free entry to children aged 12 years and below from March 1 until the end of the current season on May 31st. The initiative is applicable »»»
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
Nasa is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before it attempts to land astronauts on the Moon for the first time in half a century. The original plan was to fly around the Moon for the Artemis II mission, which is currently scheduled for April, and then attempt a lunar landing with Art»»»
Djedovic Handanovic:We are seeking compromise on NIS,oil pipeline with Hungary due by end-2027
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in Belgrade on Friday. Addressing a joint press conference at the Palace of Serbia, Djedovic Handanovic said the discussion - their second this week»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: We are seeking compromise on NIS, oil pipeline with Hungary due by end-2027
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in Belgrade on Friday. Addressing a joint press conference at the Palace of Serbia, Djedovic Handanovic said the discussion - their second this week»»»
EU manipulating polls in bid to oust Orban – German opposition leader
The EU is desperately attempting to engineer “regime change” against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in next month’s parliamentary election, employing tactics such as poll manipulation and energy blackmail, German opposition leader Alice Weidel has claimed. In a post on X on Wednesday, the co»»»
Pakistan and Afghanistan are at war. Here’s the full story behind the clash
On February 27, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared that his country had entered a state of “open war” with Afghanistan. Pakistani Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar reported strikes on Kabul and Kandahar, which Afghan authorities have confirmed. Asif claimed that the Taliban has »»»
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel amid Iran concerns - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday. The State Department announced Friday that Rubio will travel to Israel to discuss Iran next week. Pool photo by Kenny Holston/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State»»»
Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes
Across Iranian cities, many are living through sleepless nights and anxious days amid the continued speculation that the United States could be about to carry out military strikes. Some young people in particular are obsessively checking plane- and ship-tracking platforms - some fearful of external»»»
Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
A sizeable exhibit in the Museum of the Revolution in Havana is dedicated to conditions in Cuba before the revolution took power in 1959. Inside the ornate former presidential palace, photographs and oral testimony detail the grinding poverty and ingrained corruption of the dictatorship of Cuba's t»»»
UAE parents urged to register children before March 6 deadline
Abu Dhabi: Parents in the UAE have been urged to register their children in government schools for the 2026-2027 academic year before the deadline next week, as education authorities warned that applications will not be accepted after the registration window closes. The Ministry of Education said e»»»
Anthropic faces deadline on deal for Pentagon to use AI model - UPI.com
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic faces a 5 p.m. EST deadline to comply with the Pentagon or lose a $200 million contract and face blackilisting. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Anthropic faces a 5 p.m. EST deadline to comply with the Pentagon and allow it to »»»
‘With the Quran, the mind expands’: Young Kuwaiti reciter reaches finals of $1m Dubai Award
Dubai: “With the Quran, the mind expands to embrace everything” - an inspiring principle shaped by Kuwaiti contestant Abdullah Faisal Al Buti, serving as a constant guide throughout his journey since early childhood. The Holy Quran has been his driving force, multiplying his energy and motivating h»»»
Russia Demands That UK Abandon Plans to Transfer Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is demanding that the United Kingdom abandon its plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine, if such plans exist, because this constitutes a confrontation at the nuclear level, Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin said on Friday. "We demand that the British abandon »»»
UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes
The UK has temporarily withdrawn staff from its embassy in Tehran, as the threat of US strikes against Iran prompts warnings from a number of countries to their citizens in the Middle East. The UK Foreign Office said it was a "precautionary measure" and that its embassy in Iran's capital continued »»»
Rubio Plans to Visit Israel Next Week as US-Iran Tensions Remain High After Latest Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week, the State Department said, as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks and American forces gather in the region. The US Embassy in Israel had earlier urged staff who want»»»
Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe
French President Emmanual Macron is Monday to reveal his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster defense in Europe, with the continent scrambling to re-arm against an aggressive Russia and as Washington turns away. The speech by Macron, at France's Ile Longue nuclear submarine base, w»»»
Rubio to Hold Talks Monday in Israel on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold talks Monday in Israel on Iran, the State Department announced, as the United States builds up forces for a potential strike on the country. The top US diplomat will head to Israel just as the United States tells non-emergency staff to leave Israel, raisi»»»
Rubio to visit Israel next week to discuss, Iran and Lebanon as tensions escalate – Ya Libnan
Share: File: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week as tensions between the United States and Iran soar amid a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, the State D»»»
Ukrainian Forces Used Mental Hospital as Headquarters in Gulyaipole - Refugee
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukrainian armed forces units were stationed in a mental hospital building, which was equipped as a headquarters in the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, a refugee from the city told Sputnik. "The psychiatric hospital - that's where they had their headquarters," the re»»»
Ukraine Given $43Bln in Proceeds From Russian Assets Frozen by G7 Since 2024 - Estimates
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The G7 nations have issued $3.8 billion in loans to Ukraine in 2026 using proceeds generated by frozen Russian state assets, bringing the total amount of loans given to Kiev since 2024 to almost $43 billion, according to calculations by Sputnik based on data from the Ukrainian Fi»»»
NASA Overhauls its Artemis Program to Return Astronauts to the Moon
NASA said Friday it’s adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew. The shakeup in the flight lineup came just two days after NASA’s new moon rocket returned to its hangar for more repairs and a safety panel warned the space agency to sc»»»
Cuba accuses US of failing to curb expat militancy
The US has failed to curb militants on American soil seeking to overthrow the Cuban government, officials in Havana have said, commenting on a deadly shootout this week involving a boat allegedly stolen in Florida. According to Cuban accounts, a patrol vessel intercepted a boat carrying armed indiv»»»
Tunisia takes delivery of second batch of buses from China
Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) - One hundred and fifty-eight (158) new buses arrived on Friday at the Port of La Goulette, marking the second batch of an international order concluded with China for the acquisition of a total of 461 buses, aimed at renewing...»»»
Controlled blasts destroy 40-ton boulder threatening village
A specialized demolition crew has successfully destroyed a 40-ton boulder that loomed over a village in the western Peloponnese after being dislodged by recent landslides. Residents of Katakolo, in the municipality of Pyrgos, first spotted the massive rock on a hillside above the settlement two wee»»»
India, Italy explore deepening defence coop.
NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- India and Italy discussed on Friday ways to deepen defence cooperation.A statement from the Indian Ministry of Defense said that Indian Secretary of (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar met leading Italian Defense officials and explored ways to further strengthen defence c»»»
Bulgaria Lacks Up-to-Date Forest Strategy, Risks EU Commitments, Economic and Social Council Warns
Bulgaria’s forests face serious systemic risks due to outdated policy planning, weak data and declining forest health, according to a newly adopted opinion by the Economic and Social Council made public Friday. In its opinion titled "Forests as a Strategic Resource in the Context of Sustainable Man»»»
IAEA Says Unable to Verify Whether Iran Has Suspended All Uranium Enrichment
Iran has not allowed the United Nations nuclear agency access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Iran and the United States during a 12-day war in June, according to a confidential report by the watchdog circulated to member states and seen Friday by The Associated Press. The report from the Inter»»»
Heads of Kara-Suu and Toguz-Toro districts resign - | 24.KG
The press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that Kanat Tabaldiev has been dismissed from his post as akim (head) of Kara-Suu district of Osh region. This decision was made in accordance with submitted letter of resignation. Photo Kanat Tabaldiev A similar decision was made r»»»
Israel Follows Iran Negotiations amid its Broadest Escalation in Eastern Lebanon
The intense Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Bekaa in eastern Lebanon on Thursday evening marked the broadest aerial escalation against the Bekaa since the ceasefire agreement entered into force. This came a week after the killing of eight members of Hezbollah, including a commander, whom Israe»»»
Pakistan Calls on Afghan Authorities to End Impunity for Terrorists – Foreign Ministry
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Pakistan calls on authorities in Afghanistan to end impunity for terrorists operating in the country, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "Pakistan reiterates its strong resolve and determination to uproot the menace of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and calls»»»
Economic and Political Power Shifting From West to East - Pakistani Senator
The Moscow-Islamabad Media Forum featured senior Pakistani politicians, the country's ambassador to Russia, and defense experts, all of whom stressed that the relationship between the two countries is entering a new, multidimensional phase against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global order. "P»»»
US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks – mediator
The latest round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions concluded in Geneva on Thursday, and was described by Iranian officials as the “most serious and prolonged” yet. Despite no immediate breakthroughs, the US side also reportedly noted that the talks w»»»
U.S. pulls staff from Israel as negotiations continue with Iran - UPI.com
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an email to embassy workers that the decision to authorize some staff to leave followed a series of overnight calls and meetings. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States is pulling some non-emergency staff an»»»
Netflix ends bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount offered $111B - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Netflix decided to drop its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Netflix has decided to let go of its attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised»»»
UAE issues new travel advisory for citizens abroad
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel guidance for Emirati citizens, urging them to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety and that of their families while abroad. The ministry advised travellers to check that their passports remain valid for at least s»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 in a day
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested 19 beggars of different nationalities since the start of Ramadan as part of an ongoing awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at curbing begging and protecting charitable donations. Police said one of those arrested was found carrying Dh11,000, »»»
Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza
Israel's top court on Friday moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories as Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the war-torn enclave. The Supreme Court's order, which followed a petition from 17 aid groups, effectively»»»
Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ 27-02-2026 15:35 PM Illustrative image signalling a cyber attack by an »»»
Egyptian FM discusses Geneva talks with Iranian counterpart, IAEA Director
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aatty held separate calls with Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to discuss the latest round of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva. According to Egypt's Foreign Mini»»»
West's Scheming in Ukraine Risks Causing Nuclear War - Expert
Ukraine currently has the resources and capability to produce a so-called ‘dirty bomb,’ Boris Rozhin of the Center for Military-Political Journalism tells Sputnik. Ukraine, Rozhin explains, has:Several operational nuclear power plants that generate nuclear wastePersonnel previously involved in the »»»
U.S. Special Envoy praises Syrian–U.S. tech talks in Silicon Valley
New York, Feb. 27 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Friday welcomed the growing momentum in technical discussions between Syrian and American representatives in Silicon Valley. In a post on X, Barrack said the talks mark “a promising step toward modernizing Syria’s digital economy »»»
Albania Appoints New Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief
Albania’s government on Friday appointed Skerdi Tushi as director general of the Anti-Corruption Directorate, marking a leadership change at one of the country’s key institutions tasked with combating corruption. The decision was approved during a cabinet meeting and endorsed by Prime Minister Edi »»»
Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release
In a dramatic reversal within 24 hours, the Kerala High Court has allowed the release of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, lifting an interim stay that had put its debut on hold. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan set aside an earlier order»»»
Iran to US: Any Provocation Will Be Met with a ‘Crushing Response’
The spokesperson for the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Brigadier General Shekarchi, has warned that any provocative move by the United States will be met with a decisive and crushing response from Iran’s powerful military forces. Shekarchi dismissed recent statements by US President Donald »»»
LBC signs cooperation agreement with General Authority for Exhibitions - Egyptian Industries Exhibition to be held at Tripoli International Fairgrounds
The Libyan Businessmen Council (LBC) signed of a cooperation agreement with the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences last Wednesday (25 February), within the framework of strengthening partnership between the public and private sectors and supporting economic and investment mobility i»»»
Caretaker PM Says Cabinet's Main Task Is to Ensure Fair Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov Friday said that the main goal of the caretaker Cabinet is to ensure fair elections. He noted that this requires working with regional governors who were not involved in organizing "the unfairest elections in Bulgaria's recent history" as well as having "an Int»»»
Two killed, 29 injured in Israeli occupation airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa
BEIRUT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health announced Friday that the final updated toll from Israeli occupation airstrikes on the eastern Bekaa region a day earlier has risen to two killed and 29 injured.The Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the ministry said in a state»»»