US and Iran wrap up ‘most serious’ nuclear talks in Geneva
The US and Iran have concluded their third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, with both sides describing the discussions as the most intensive yet. Mediated by Oman, the talks produced an agreement to continue technical-level consultations in Vienna starting Monday, followed by anoth»»»
Caretaker PM to Convene Security Council after Israeli Attack on Iran
The caretaker Prime Minister has decided to convene the Security Council later on Saturday, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV in response to a question about the situation following reports of an Israeli attack against Iran. The Council of Ministers press centre also confirmed th»»»
INTERVIEW: Inside Israel’s war calculus as Iran talks teeter
With the United States and Iran locked in a tense diplomatic dance of sorts where indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have entered a seemingly critical phase, mediators, according to some sources, say both sides appear to be moving closer to an understanding on issues surrounding »»»
Why Ethiopia's presence on the Red Sea is a red line for Egypt
Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access will have consequences that reach far beyond the Horn of Africa, not least because littoral states are staunchly opposed to Addis Ababa gaining a sovereign foothold on this crucial trade artery. With 132 million people, landlocked Ethiopia is Africa’s second-most »»»
Wrestling tournament in Albania: Kyrgyzstani Gulnura Tashtanbekova wins bronze - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Gulnura Tashtanbekova won a bronze medal at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. In the 65-kilogram weight class, Gulnura Tashtanbekova lost to Alina Kasabieva from Russia in the quarterfinals. However, the Russian representative advanced»»»
Talking Europe - Cancer rates rise amid inequalities between EU members
European countries have some of the best public health systems in the world. And yet cancer rates have been going up, according to the European Commission. For instance, in 2022, there was a 2.3 percent increase on the year 2020. The International Agency for Research on Cancer says it expects cases»»»
Why an Ethiopian Red Sea presence is a red line for Egypt
Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access will have consequences that reach far beyond the Horn of Africa, not least because littoral states are staunchly opposed to Addis Ababa gaining a sovereign foothold on this crucial trade artery. With 132 million people, landlocked Ethiopia is Africa’s second-most »»»
Wrestling tournament in Albania: Meerim Zhumanazarova wins silver - | 24.KG
Meerim Zhumanazarova won a silver medal at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. In the 68-kilogram weight class, the Kyrgyzstani lost 0-2 to Yuliana Yaneva from Bulgaria in the gold medal bout. Earlier, Meerim Zhumanazarova had defeated athletes from»»»
Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes
Former President Bill Clinton told a congressional panel he "saw nothing," and "did nothing wrong" in relation to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The all-day hearing behind closed doors in New York featured the former president being asked about his inclusion in newly released files related »»»
More than 15 countries urge citizens to leave Iran amid US military buildup
Dubai: More than 15 countries have urged their citizens to leave Iran as tensions with the United States intensify, fuelling concern about a possible military confrontation and raising uncertainty across the region. In recent hours, governments including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germa»»»
Kuwait to continue humanitarian, political support to Palestinian people -- Envoy
JEDDAH, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait reaffirms commitment to working with the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to deliver humanitarian and political support to the Palestinian people.In a speech on behalf of Kuwait to the emergency meeting of the OIC Executive Commit»»»
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
The proposed takeover of Warner Bros by Paramount Skydance could significantly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape. It's far from a done deal - Paramount still needs approval from regulators. But if it does go ahead, here's how it could shake up things for viewers. Paramount is expected»»»
UK accused of spying on Irish journalist
British intelligence agency MI5 unlawfully spied on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, his lawyers have told a tribunal in London. MI5 agents allegedly monitored Kearney’s calls, contacts, and movements while he reported from Northern Ireland. Kearney was monitored by MI5, the Police»»»
Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta is forecasting a deficit of C$9.4bn ($6.9bn; £5.1bn), citing a "dramatic" increase in its population coupled with low oil prices. The once debt-free province called the deficit "a tough pill to swallow", saying it will have to break its own fiscal restraint law»»»
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»»»
‘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»»»
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»»»
FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case
At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. The firings came after FBI Director Kash Patel s»»»
The presidential curse: South Korean leaders tend to get bad lots
“Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived,” goes the rhyme that the English use to memorize the mostly woeful fates of King Henry VIII’s six wives. South Koreans could use one for their leaders. Last week, former President Yoon Suk-yeol, impeached for staging a failed coup in 2024, wa»»»
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»»»
EU will provisionally apply contested South America trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that she will start to "provisionally implement" a massive trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of nations in South America despite not having approval from European Parliament. The trans-Atlantic trade deal is expected to create one of»»»
Watch: Large python makes midnight visit to home's bathroom - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 (@sunshinecoastsnakecatchers) Feb. 26 (UPI) -- An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom. Sunshine Coast Snake Catche»»»
Will Vijay's political career be able to survive a big scandal like divorce and infidelity?
Dubai: South Indian state Tamil Nadu is no stranger to actors becoming big ticket politicians. From icons like M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa to more recent ventures by stars like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the state has repeatedly seen film icons channel their on-screen popularity into poli»»»
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»»»
Environment Minister: Fixing Bulgaria’s Waste Sector Requires Treating Waste as Resource
The current issues of Bulgaria's waste sector will persist until waste is treated as a resource and stronger, transparent competition is introduced among the organizations responsible for its management, caretaker Environment Minister Julian Popov told Parliament durng Question Time on Friday. He s»»»
Wathnan Racing's Dabida claims Al Wakra Cup
Doha: Wathnan Racing’s Dabida delivered an impressive performance to shed her maiden tag with victory in the Al Wakra Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on late Thursday evening. Contesting the feature event for four-year-old Purebred Arabian fillies over 2000m, the grey filly was expertly guided by Soufi»»»
Peace in Ukraine Would Spell Defeat and Political Suicide for EU & Zelensky - Expert
Volodymyr Zelensky’s numerous — and often contradictory — statements on a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis are a deliberate ploy to stretch out the conflict in order to assure his political and physical survival, according to Boris Rozhin, a military expert at the Center for Military-Pol»»»
Kecmanovic through to Acapulco semi-finals
ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the semi-finals of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final victory over Frenchman Terence Atmane. Kecmanovic won after an hour and 31 minutes of play. In his first career ATP 500 series semi-finals, the Serbian will»»»
Regional Minister: Water Prices in Bulgaria Raised in a Coordinated Manner
Water prices in Bulgaria are market-based and were raised in a coordinated manner as of February 26, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva told journalists at the Council of Ministers on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether drinking water prices wou»»»
American sympathy shifts toward Palestinians after decades of strong support for Israel
American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling, after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis. That shift accelerated during the war in Gaza. Three years ago, 54% of Americans sympathized more with the Israelis, com»»»
Bulgaria: Agriculture Minister Flags Possible National Security Threat to PM
Bulgaria's Caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov reported on Friday that his office received a tip on Thursday that may involve national security concerns. He confirmed that Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has been informed but refrained from providing further details about the nature »»»
Media Review: February 27
POLITICS The April 19 parliamentary elections and the appointments of caretaker ministers and regional governors are given prominence in the news media on Friday. On bTV, sociologists Boryana Dimitrova from Alpha Research and Parvan Simeonov from the Myara polling agency noted that the election cam»»»
Łódż in future-ready mode
Łódź blends six centuries of history with forward-looking urban development. Today, it stands among Poland’s most innovative cities. The key to becoming a city of the future is implementing strategies that create multifunctional, people- and environment-friendly areas aligned with regeneration and »»»
Why has Meta rolled out a powerful new suicide search alert
Dubai: Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has launched new alerts that will notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm content on Instagram. Why is this happening, and why now, even though Meta has faced accusations of programming their »»»
Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking; won sharply down - UPI.com
This photo taken on Friday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 1 percent to close at 6,244.13. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares closed lower Friday, snapping a six-session winning streak as investors locked in profits in techno»»»
BSP-United Left Floor Leader Kiselova on SJC Council Decision, European Prosecutor Case, Election Code Veto
BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova stated in a televised interview for NOVA TV here on Thursday that she thinks there is a crack in the prosecution office, within which there are reasonable people who would like to work in a different climate. According to her, the outcome of the Suprem»»»
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 »»»
New Zealand’s ex-prime minister Jacinta Ardern now based in Australia
Wellington: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia after a stint in the United States, national broadcaster RNZ said, joining record numbers of her compatriots moving across the Tasman. Ardern won international acclaim for her handling of the pandemic, although her »»»
Times to Remember: We are living times to remember
Motto: “A great tradition can be inherited, but greatness itself must be won.” Sir Winston Churchill In a span of just 30 days, four major international events with the potential to shape the world took place. The first was the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on 19-23 January 2026. The »»»
Poland Reportedly Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft »»»
National Assembly to Hold First Regular Question Time with Caretaker Cabinet
The National Assembly will hold its first regular parliamentary question time with the participation of the caretaker Government, according to the legislature's agenda for this week. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and ministers of Finance Georgi Klisurski, of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynski»»»
Gold surge tightens grip on UAE shoppers as prices climb again
Dubai: Dubai gold prices resumed their upward march on Friday morning, adding fresh pressure on shoppers and investors already navigating one of the strongest bullion rallies in decades. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8.30 am, the price of 24-karat gold rose to Dh6»»»
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 »»»
Al Sadd wrestle past Al Duhail 3-1 to tighten grip; Al Gharafa rally to beat Al Rayyan 3-2
Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd continued with their winning ways as they made a strong comeback to beat Al Duhail 3-1 while Al Gharafa scored a thrilling 3-2 win over Al Rayyan to move into second in the Doha Bank Stars League on Thursday night. At the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, defending cha»»»
Rama Overhauls Key Ministries in First Major Shake-Up of Fourth-Term Cabinet
Edi Rama reshuffled his government on Thursday following a marathon meeting of the ruling Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, introducing changes in several key ministries just six months after the “Rama 4” cabinet won approval in Parliament. The reshuffle affects the ministries of Foreign Affai»»»
Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Parents using Instagram's child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, »»»
Caretaker Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»