Al Awsat 19m

US Offers $10 Million for Capture of Brothers Said to Lead Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel

The US State Department said Thursday that it would pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana. The reward offer came the same day that authoriti»»»

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UPI 21m

On This Day, Feb. 27: Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov assassinated - UPI.com

On Feb. 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov died from a fatal gunshot wound. 1 of 5 | Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov joins thousands of people to form a 10-mile human chain around Moscow during a protest against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on February 26, 2012. On February »»»

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Al Awsat 43m

Melania Trump to Preside over UN Security Council Meeting

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting next week, her office has announced, in the first such appearance by a US first lady. "First Lady Melania Trump is set to make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States assumes the Security Council Presidency t»»»

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RT 43m

Iran may dangle ‘commercial bonanza’ to woo Trump – FT

Iran is weighing economic incentives to entice US President Donald Trump as nuclear negotiations with Washington continue, the Financial Times has reported. Talks in Geneva on Thursday mark a third round of indirect US-Iran contacts using Omani mediation, at a time when Washington is simultaneously»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan and EU to develop plan to remove banks from sanctions lists - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and the European Union will develop a plan to remove the republic’s banks from sanctions lists. The agreement was reached during an expanded meeting of the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev with EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan. The parties exchange»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Survey: Over half of the Romanians consider changing jobs in 2026

More than half of the Romanians surveyed in the latest poll conducted by eJobs Romania intend to change jobs in 2026, most of them aiming to do so in the first half of the year, according to data from the online recruitment platform.Thus, 40.2% plan to change jobs by mid-year, while 11.7% intend to»»»

Actmedia 1h

Nanu: Loans from PNRR and SAFE in 2026 could amount to up to 6 billion euros,good financing context

The year 2026 is in a very good financing context for reducing costs by overlapping loans from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and from SAFE (the European SAFE program - Security Action For Europe - n.r.) of up to six billion euros, said on Thursday the Director General of the Stat»»»

Gulf News 1h

Philippines, US, Japan planes drill over Bashi Channel

The Philippine, US and Japanese militaries conducted joint exercises this week over the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines from Taiwan, officials said Friday. Aircraft from the three nations patrolled over the Philippines' northernmost Batanes islands in drills aimed at showcasing their "»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US military ready to use Iran’s own Shahed drone tech against it — a sign of what’s coming next

It is dubbed as a low-cost weapon for a new era of warfare. America has turned the one-way Shahed drones, an Iran-developed "swarm" weapon system, on its head, cloned it, upgraded it, now potentially deploying it back at its creator. The Pentagon has announced that its "kamikaze" drone unit is “rea»»»

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UPI 2h

Pentagon shoots down CBP drone; FAA expands no-fly zone around Fort Hancock - UPI.com

The Pentagon on Thursday reportedly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso, Texas. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, Democratic House lawmakers said Thursday, prompting the »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

US-Iran Talks End with No Deal but Potential Signs of Progress

The United States and Iran made progress in talks over Tehran's nuclear program on Thursday, mediator Oman said, but hours of negotiation ended with no sign of a breakthrough that could avert potential US strikes amid a massive military buildup. The two sides plan to resume negotiations soon after »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump‑Mamdani talks: Columbia student freed after White House intervention

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Donald Trump agreed to release a Columbia University student detained by ICE after he raised her case during White House discussions. Also Read: Nationwide 'ICE Out' protests sweep US against Trump administration's immigration policiesArrest sparks outra»»»

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BBC 3h

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

Anthropic has said it will not back down in a fight with the US Department of Defense (DoD) over how its artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used. The firm's chief executive Dario Amodei said on Thursday that his company would rather not work with the Pentagon than agree to uses of its tech »»»

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BNE 3h

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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BNE 3h

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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BNE 3h

Cuba vows to defend sovereignty after deadly speedboat clash raises US tensions

Cuba has vowed to counter any further armed incursions after its border guards shot dead four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat whose occupants opened fire on a patrol vessel off the country's northern coastline, an episode that threatens to deepen the already stra»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Heavy traffic slows commute between Sharjah and Dubai

Morning rush hour is gradually building on most main and internal roads in Sharjah and Dubai, according to Google Maps live data. Al Ittihad Road (E11), the main route connecting the two emirates, is heavily congested from Al Nahda in Sharjah all the way to Dubai Police General Headquarters. On She»»»

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France24 4h

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive by demanding President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender. Clinton told the congressional committee she had no information about Epstein's crime»»»

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France24 4h

Iran-US indirect talks: What are the current sticking points?

The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up in the region and President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to strike Iran if a deal is not reached. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon tells us more.»»»

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France24 4h

The Debate - Make or break talks? Iran looks to sway Trump and avoid US strikes

What would it take for Donald Trump to call off air strikes against an Iran that’s told Omani mediators that it sees a pathway to compromise over its nuclear program? We’ll delve into where the veteran Tehran's team of veteran negotiators can entice US envoy Steve Witkoff whose red lines sometimes »»»

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France24 4h

Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors raise tensions across Europe

US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social media spats to public snubs of foreign leaders – testing alliances an»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE sets new registration rules set for students of determination

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved registration procedures for Students of Determination in public schools for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Ministry said evaluation and diagnosis at Inclusive Education Support Centres will be completed within 15 working days. The process will»»»

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RT 7h

Hillary Clinton’s lawyers halt Epstein Congress inquiry

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton briefly interrupted a Congressional inquiry into her alleged involvement with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a photo of her in the closed-door session was posted online by a conservative commentator. Clinton’s testimony before the Hou»»»

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Gulf News 7h

How UK eVisa rules will make travel different for UAE residents, VFS Global clarifies

Dubai: From 25 February 2026, most people applying for a UK visa will move to a fully digital system, as the British government completes a major shift away from physical visa stickers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new eVisa programme, introduced by UK Visas and»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Interim leader asks Trump to lift blockade, sanctions on Venezuela

Venezuela's interim leader on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to end all penalties on the South American country, calling the two nations friends and partners following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro on January 3. "Let the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela end now," Delcy Rodriguez sa»»»

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Kuna 8h

Zelenskyy: US-Ukraine talks made stride towards trilateral talks

GENEVA, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there is "already greater readiness for the next trilateral format" which is expected to take place in early March.In a post on his (X) account following the US-Ukraine talks on Thursday, Zelenskyy underscored the importance»»»

BBC 8h

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has declined to raise its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery after the Hollywood studio giant deemed Paramount Skydance's rival offer "superior", clearing the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, on Thursday said Paramount's »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Iran FM says 'good progress' after Geneva talks ended

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seri»»»

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BBC 9h

Columbia student free after Mamdani-Trump meeting as ICE agents accused of 'misrepresentations' to access dorm

A university student in New York was released from custody after federal immigration agents allegedly posing as local police arrested her. According to a local official, agents wore "fake badges" to disguise themselves as New York Police Department (NYPD) officers to access a student residence at C»»»

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UPI 10h

Danish PM Frederiksen calls for snap parliamentary elections - UPI.com

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark speaks to the media after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Frederiksen called for snap elections to be held in March. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Mini»»»

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TAP 11h

Working session reviews readiness of tourism sector, assesses promotional plan

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - A working session was held, Thursday, devoted to monitoring the implementation of the promotional plan in foreign markets and reviewing Tunisia’s participation in major international events and exhibitions, such as the Berlin...»»»

UPI 11h

U.S. attorneys to defend their prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivers remarks during a rally before his check in at the ICE Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore Md., in August. Federal prosecutors must defend their prosecution Thursday in the case against him for human smuggling in Tennesssee. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Feb. 26»»»

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Naharnet 11h

Israel says struck 8 Hezbollah compounds in Baalbek district

Israeli military strikes in eastern Lebanon killed a Syrian teenager on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry reported, while the Israeli army said it had struck eight compounds belonging to an elite Hezbollah unit. "Israeli enemy air strikes on the Bekaa this evening resulted, according to an ini»»»

RT 12h

What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran. The talks are widely seen as a last op»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

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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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

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 Awsat 14h

Israel Says Struck 8 Hezbollah Compounds in East Lebanon, Syrian Teen Killed

The Israeli military said on Thursday it struck eight compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in eastern Lebanon's Baalbek area, as the Lebanese Health Ministry reported a Syrian teenager killed. The military said the compounds were being utilized to prepare and plan for attacks against its»»»

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RT 14h

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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Al Awsat 14h

World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Over Epstein Links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as pre»»»

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UPI 15h

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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Al Awsat 15h

US Moves to Cut Off Swiss Bank from Financial System over Alleged Iran, Russia Links

The US Treasury Department proposed a rule on Thursday that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the US financial system on the grounds the Swiss bank had supported illicit actors linked to Iran and Russia. The Treasury alleged MBaer and its employees had facilitated corrup»»»

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France24 16h

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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BBC 16h

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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Gulf News 16h

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 16h

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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Al Awsat 17h

Russia Says EU Plan to Permanently Ban its Oil is Mad

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that only a "madman" could propose a permanent ban on oil imports from Russia, as planned by the European Union, Reuters reported. The European Commission will submit a legal proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports on Apr»»»

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UPI 17h

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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Naharnet 17h

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»»»

France24 18h

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 18h

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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