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»»»
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»»»
Moderate daytime temperatures with dust expected this weekend in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast moderate daytime temperatures for today, February 26, 2026, with slight dust blowing in some places across the country and cold conditions at night. On Friday, weather conditions will be hazy at first in some places, with mild tempera»»»
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»»»
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»»»
EPPO Ruling Against Bulgarian European Prosecutor Deals Another Severe Blow to Justice System, Caretaker Minister Yankulov Says
Ahead of Thursday’s meeting of the Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council, caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said that the case of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, who was found guilty of serious misconduct by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), represents yet a»»»
Tunisia to participate in Hannover Messe 2026
Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - A delegation of Tunisian companies will take part in the World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Manufacturing Industry 4.0, Hannover Messe, set for April 20-24, 2026 in Germany.The participation is part of the national initiative...»»»
Saudi Arabia Records Highest Quarterly Non-Oil Exports Since 2017
Saudi Arabia recorded its highest quarterly level of non-oil exports since 2017 in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting a significant structural shift in the Kingdom’s trade dynamics. Data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the merchandise trade surplus rose 26.3 per»»»
Syrian finance minister, central bank governor welcome IMF statement
Damascus, Feb. 26 (SANA) Syria’s finance minister and central bank governor welcomed a statement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praising what it described as the government’s commitment to prudent economic policies, saying the assessment could support the country’s gradual reintegration»»»
Qatar University urges verification of information sources
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has urged the public to verify information sources and avoid engaging with unverified links or advertisements. This is to safeguard the accuracy of information and protect personal data. The university in a statement noted that the university’s official website and dig»»»
US and Iran hold third round of talks in Geneva
Iran and the United States are talking in Geneva for a third time on Thursday as President Donald Trump seeks to delay Tehran's nuclear program while threatening it by deploying a massive number of aircraft and warships to the Middle East. U.S. special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, a billionaire rea»»»
‘Joy of Giving’ Ramadan programme by Aster reaches city roads and remote desert areas
Dubai: Aster Volunteers will distribute 150,000 Iftar kits to motorists and vulnerable workers across the UAE during Ramadan as part of its annual “Joy of Giving” programme, held in collaboration with Dubai Police. Now in its seventh year, the initiative will see more than 100 volunteers stationed »»»
Why an Indian couple got detained and deported from Jeju Island and why it could happen to you too
Dubai: Indian travellers dreaming of a visa-free holiday in Jeju Island should think twice or at least prepare far more carefully after a high-profile detention case sparked an official response from the Embassy of India in Seoul, South Korea. The incident that started it allTravel vlogger Sachin A»»»
Bulgarian European Prosecutor Georgieva Found Guilty of Serious Misconduct by EPPO
On February 25, the College of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) found the Bulgarian European Prosecutor, Teodora Georgieva, guilty of serious misconduct, as detailed in the opinion of the Disciplinary Board, composed of high-ranking officials, or former officials, of the European inst»»»
Gold Ticks Up on Safe‑haven Bids; Markets Eye US-Iran Talks
Gold prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over US tariff policy boosted the metal's safe-haven appeal, while investors awaited further details on US-Iran talks later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,190.01 per ounce, as of 0816 GMT. Bullion had hit a more-than-three-week high on Tuesda»»»
Students traveling to USA on F or M visas not required to pay visa bond - | 24.KG
Students traveling to the United States on F or M visas are not subject to the visa bond requirement, the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the Embassy, the visa bond is required only for applicants applying for business or tourist visas (B1/B2). Since January 21, 2026, citizens of »»»
Police arrest man facing 28-year jail term
A man facing an outstanding 28-year prison sentence for migration law offences has been arrested on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, police said Thursday. The 68-year-old had also been fined €180,000 by the court in the northeastern region of Thrace that convicted him, according to a police statement»»»
Iran Has No Plans Regarding Nuclear Weapons - President
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's leadership has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday, commenting on the US's remark on the absence of the relevant promise. In his State of the Union address to Congress, US President Donald Trump said that he prefers dipl»»»
Five projects to modernize natural gas metering stations - declared of national importance
Five projects to modernize natural gas metering stations - Negru Voda 1, Negru Voda 2, Negru Voda 3, Isaccea 2, Isaccea 3 - were declared by the Government, in Thursday's meeting, as projects of national importance."By approving five Decisions, the Government declared the following projects in the »»»
Hidroelectrica signs contract for turnkey implementation of "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project
Hidroelectrica signed on Thursday the contract for the turnkey implementation of the "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project, a new strategic step towards diversifying the production portfolio and consolidating the company's position on the renewable energy market, the company informed in a pres»»»
Romania among Europe's most expensive markets for fast EV charging
Romania charges one of the highest tariffs in Europe for fast charging electric cars, namely EUR 0.43/kWh, the same level as Austria and almost double that of Spain or Croatia, although the wholesale electricity price is not the highest in the EU, according to an analysis by Dumitru Chisalita, pres»»»
MF:Romania accelerates green budgeting; labeling of budgetary and fiscal expenditures for 2025 successfully completed
The Ministry of Finance published the results of the process of labeling budgetary and fiscal expenditures for 2025, a technical step that ensures the fulfillment of Milestone 123 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) - "Green budgeting within Component 6 - Energy," according to a sta»»»
Energy vouchers in Romania extended throughout December 31, 2026
Issuing electronic energy vouchers for vulnerable consumers in Romania has been extended throughout December 31, 2026, and so far payments of nearly RON 197.6 million have been made for an average number of over 714,000 eligible beneficiaries, according to a press statement from the National Agency»»»
Lukoil withdrawal from Trident, an alarm signal for Romania's energy strategy
Lukoil's wthdrawal from Trident offshore project in the Black Sea represents more than a corporate decision, being an x-ray of strategic vulnerabilities and delays accumulated in the Romanian energy sector, says Dumitru Chisalita, the president of Intelligent Energy Association (IEA). According to »»»
Kyrgyzstan and the UK to intensify exchange of legislative experience - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev participated in a joint meeting of Central Asian Foreign Ministers with the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle, in London. The talks took place at the Westminster Palace with the participation of members of the All-Party Parl»»»
Citizens Demand Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov’s Resignation
Citizens are protesting in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday, demanding the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. There is a heightened police presence in the area. The protest was organized by the BOEC civic association. A controversy has emerged regardin»»»