European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has attempted to calm speculation about her stepping down early that has called into question the central bank's separation from politics, telling the Wall Street Journal she expects to complete her term. Lagarde's status as leader of Europe's most »»»

The Israeli army has ready plans that involve carrying out a preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Israel’s Maariv newspaper has reported, at tensions grow between the U.S., Israel and Iran. Lebanese ministerial sources meanwhile told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper that the Presidency has been conducting loca»»»

Bishkek’s budget revenues for 2026 will amount to 32.9 billion soms. The figure was announced during public hearings on the capital’s draft budget. Funds are planned to be allocated for road construction and repairs, development of engineering infrastructure, major renovations of social facilities,»»»

Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors.»»»

President Donald Trump on Thursday night announced that he is ordering the Pentagon and other US departments and agencies to identify and release government files related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Hours earlier, Trump accu»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin "identifying and releasing" government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move sought for decades by some Americans.»»»

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) – The Higher Institute of Accounting and Business Management (ISCAE) coming under the University of Manouba and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - member of the World Bank Group- signed a strategic partnership...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the European Commission's Director-General of the Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Gert Jan Koopman in Belgrade on Friday to discuss Serbia's EU path, reform processes, advancement of Serbia-EU cooperation and a set of judicial laws. »»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad met Friday with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, accompanied by a delegation from the Loyalty to Resistance bloc. “We are keen on Lebanon’s security and stability and the normalcy of life in it, and we are also keen on confronting Isra»»»

Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man left in a critical condition following an attack in Dublin's Temple Bar. An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said the man was brought to Beaumont Hospital after the assault which occurred at Cope Street on Wednesday at about 00:30 local t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Parliamentary Bloc Visits Speaker Berri, MP Raad Says to Run Jointly in Elections 20-02-2026 12:59 PM Hezbollah MPs pose with Spe»»»

Abu Dhabi: Deerfields Mall, the capital’s premier community shopping destination, invites families and friends to come together for its much-anticipated Ramadan Nights Festival, taking place from 19 February to 22 March. In collaboration with Jetour - Elite Group Holding LTD, the mall is celebratin»»»

Dubai: A new AI-generated video imagining U.S. President Donald Trump as if he were born in India, China, and other countries has gone viral on social media, amassing more than 9 million views since its release this week. The clip, shared on Instagram by creator @mobin.dxb18, uses advanced artifici»»»

Dubai: Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver has recently met with Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on development projects in the Philippines. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on »»»

The Israeli enemy has persisted in its violations of Lebanese sovereignty, carrying out a series of blatant breaches of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and, by extension, UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, Al-Manar TV’s correspondent reported that the enemy has launched mult»»»

The government has designated the mountainous Prespes region in northwestern Greece as an “Untrodden Mountain,” a move the Ministry of Environment and Energy announced Friday is designed to safeguard environmental protection and preserve one of the Balkans’ most sensitive ecosystems. The ministry s»»»

"I put my trust in everyone joining this Cabinet, assuming that they join with a clear conscience, and today I accept responsibility for this choice," Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Friday after accepting the resignation of Stoil »»»

The Bulgarian right-wing political party "Revival" has announced plans to hold local referendums in the municipalities of Sredets and Simeonovgrad concerning the construction of new facilities for accommodating illegal migrants. The party’s leader, Kostadin Kostadinov, made the declaration during a»»»

Iran has warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the US follows through on its military threats and attacks. President Donald Trump has given Iran “probably 10 days” to reach a nuclear deal amid a massive US military buildup in the region. Follow our livebl»»»

Andrew Hilliar, our international affairs editor, gives us his analysis.»»»

For the Kurdish people, history seems to repeat itself. Kurdish forces are an asset for the West when allies are needed in the region, but left aside when political choices need to be made. The agreement signed at the end of January between Damascus and the Syrian Kurds dealt a blow to the dream of»»»

DOHA: The holy month of Ramadan continues to consolidate its position as a peak season for the gold market in Qatar, despite unprecedented global price levels for the precious metal, which have recently surpassed the $5,000 per ounce threshold for the first time in history. This year's Ramadan coin»»»

The UN's World Food Program (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding. The Rome-based agency said it had already been forced to reduce the number of people receiving emergency food assistance from 2.2 million in early 202»»»

A former Conservative Party member of the British parliament has announced that he has joined Ukraine’s Azov Brigade. The unit was formed in 2014 by far-right activists and football hooligans and was subsequently incorporated into Ukraine’s National Guard. Azov’s first commander was white supremaci»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been released by UK police after nearly 12 hours of questioning following his arrest on Thursday. He remains under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles last ye»»»

After lighting up the streets of Paris in 2024, the Olympic flame will be making a return to France in 2030, when the French Alps are set to welcome the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Organisers have promised financially and environmentally sustainable games, where 93 percent of pre-existing infr»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov is convening a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on February 26, the Justice Ministry press service reported on Friday. The single item on the agenda will be appointing an acting prosecutor general. In his r»»»

POLITICS All dailies report on the new caretaker government, headed by caretaker PM Andrey Gurov. *** Trud writes that Bulgaria’s 106th government, the 12th caretaker cabinet, is sworn in on February 19, 2026, and that political scientist Milena Stefanova warns its work risks sliding into the elect»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4159 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is nearly steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct rela»»»

LILLE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade defeated French side Lille 1-0 away in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 play-offs on Thursday evening. One minute into first-half injury time, Franklin Tebo Uchenna netted the winner from close range after a Nair Tiknizyan corn»»»

Mixed-use urban development projects, which combine multiple functions, from retail to office and entertainment have proven their attractiveness to communities, becoming favourite destinations. Their new generation has raised the bar, giving cities back areas that were once grey and underutilized, »»»

Acting Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov has called a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) for February 26, with the sole agenda item being the appointment of a new interim Prosecutor General. Yankulov cited the ongoing legal and institutional crisis caused by Borislav Sarafov, w»»»

Massive snowstorms caused power outages and transport chaos in Austria on Friday, forcing the Vienna airport to temporarily halt all flights. Flights departing from the capital, a major European hub, were cancelled or delayed, and more than 230 arrivals were similarly disrupted or rerouted. "Passen»»»

"Tzitzelkov has fallen, and it is Yankulov's turn," There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Floor Leader Stanislav Balabanov told journalists in Parliament's lobby on Friday. He was referring to the resignation earlier in the day of Stoil Tzitzelkov as carertaker deputy prime minister. Andrey Yankulov»»»

Nearly 57% of Romanians believe it is risky to live uninsured, while 90% say they feel vulnerable to unforeseen events such as accidents, health problems, income loss, or a death in the family, according to a survey published by Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări, cited by Agerpres. Four out of five responde»»»

President Iliana Yotova said she would promptly sign a decree relieving Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections Stoil Tsitselkov of his duties, provided such a proposal is submitted by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. She made the statement in an interview with bTV, her first since assuming»»»

Dubai: A co-founder of online fashion retailer ASOS has died after falling from the balcony of a high-rise apartment block in Thailand, according to a report by the BBC. Quentin Griffiths was named by Thai police as the man found dead on the ground in the eastern seaside city of Pattaya on February»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev paid a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, where he reviewed the progress of several major renewable energy projects. In the village of Toru-Aigyr in Issyk-Kul district, he examined the construction of a solar power plant being im»»»

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov is convening a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on February 26, the Justice Ministry press service reported on Friday. The single item on the agenda will be appointing an acting prosecutor general. In his r»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump promised $10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for Gaza as he inaugurated his "Board of Peace," a new institution whose ultimate mission has drawn questions. Trump brought together allies from around the world -- many authoritarians, with few»»»

Nearly two thirds of business leaders (62%) expect threats facing companies to increase in 2026, yet more than four in five (85%) remain optimistic about the growth prospects of their own organisations, according to a global survey conducted by Grayling among senior executives in IT, finance, energ»»»

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.»»»

British police said late Thursday that former prince Andrew had "been released under investigation" after being arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct while he was a trade envoy. "We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded," Thames Valley Police said in a sh»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has publicly addressed the resignation of Stoil Tsitselkov from his post as Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections, affirming that the decision to appoint him was entirely his own and that he takes full responsibility for it. Gyurov made his remarks during a»»»

Turkish police have detained investigative journalist Alican Uludag on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and spreading misinformation, sparking outrage among journalism groups. Uludag, who works for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s Turkish service, was taken from his home in »»»

President Iliana Iotova said an initiative for a referendum on the euro adoption by Bulgaria was driven by conflicting assessments from national institutions and European partners about Bulgaria’s readiness to join the eurozone, speaking on This Morning. President Rumen Radev, with Iliana Iotova th»»»

MRF - New Beginning MP Erten Anisova said on Friday that the mother tongue is the first homeland and the closest link between the past and the future, presenting a declaration on behalf of her parliamentary group to mark International Mother Language Day on February 21. She called for remembering t»»»

Vazrazhdane Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov stated in a declaration from the parliamentary podium Friday that they will hold a referendum at the Sredets, Burgas Region and Simeonovgrad, Haskovo Region on establishing immigration detention centres. He added that this follows a former Zhelyazkov cab»»»

Iran has warned that U.S. bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks. Amir Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, made the remarks in a letter to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres an»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen", as he deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the region. "It's proven to be over the years not easy to make a»»»