Manila: In 2016, as he campaigned for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made inflammatory remarks about his planned war on drugs, saying that the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat from the bodies of criminals. The statement foreshadowed the violent anti-drug campaign that would define much of his pre»»»

Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that have claimed dozens of lives, officials said Monday. Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was wounded Sunday in a shootout with soldiers»»»

What is it like negotiating with the Russians over the war in Ukraine? It is a question many are interested in knowing the answer to following several recent rounds of peace talks, which have so far appeared to bear little fruit four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. Another round of the US»»»

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan this week in his latest effort to cultivate trade ties as he seeks to wean Canada off its economic dependency on the US. Carney will begin the trip in India on Thursday, his office said, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He »»»

1 of 7 | Dahlia Cuartero, mother of a victim of an alleged extrajudicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, holds a picture of her son before watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court proceeding from Quezon City, Manila, Philippine»»»

1 of 2 | Firefighters and members of the Morelia police work at the scene where a vehicle is set on fire by suspected members of organized crime after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Morelia, Mexico, on Sunday, February »»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday became the first head of a Commonwealth realm nation to back calls to strip Andew Mountbatten-Windsor of his birthright to inherit the throne. File Photo Bianca de Marchi/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote his B»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted documents for holding a referendum at Sredets Municipality, Burgas Region against the establishing an immigration detention centre, the press centre of the political party said on Monday. At a meeting with residents, the procedure for creating an initiative committee was l»»»

Greek authorities have issued a European arrest warrant against Norwegian human rights activist Tommy Olsen, who leads an organisation supporting migrants. Olsen runs the Aegean Boat Report, a Norwegian non-governmental organisation (NGO) set up in 2018 to monitor and share data on people seeking r»»»

MEPs raised concerns about the weakening of democratic standards in Slovakia at a plenary debate on Wednesday (11 February) — while representatives of Slovak governing coalition parties called it a deliberate humiliation of the country. “No corruption, no problems with the rule of law. These are yo»»»

Teenagers’ access to social media has emerged as a topic of concern among politicians, not just parents, as more and more countries in Europe (and beyond) consider social media bans. Spain, France, Denmark, Portugal, Germany, Greece, Austria, and others have either initiated or announced plans, or »»»

Bulgaria has a constitution, a parliament, and a president. What it has struggled to maintain, with remarkable consistency over the past decade, is an actual functioning government. Since 2021 alone, the country has cycled through five caretaker cabinets, two of them led by the same man. By the tim»»»

Dubai: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday rejected media reports suggesting serious damage to an Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet, clarifying that the episode involved only a minor technical issue on the ground. In an official statement, HAL said there had been no crash involving»»»

Iraqi prime ministerial candidate Nouri al-Maliki told AFP on Monday that maintaining a good relationship with the U.S. is essential but that Baghdad's ties with Iran are defined by shared interests. "I believe that a relationship with the American side is essential for Iraq's progress," Maliki sai»»»

Abu Dhabi: Members of the Indian expat community from Kerala have paid rich tributes to a former journalist and author in the UAE who died in the south Indian state on Monday at the age of 70. Born Erayath Jaleel, the veteran writer, known widely by his pen name Jaleel Ramanthaly, complained of che»»»

By order of Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, effective February 23, 2026, Victor Stoyanov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Culture. He is taking up the post for the third time, having previously served in 2014 and again in 2023 and 2024, the press centre of the Ministry of Culture said here on Mon»»»

European Union diplomats scrambled Monday to overcome Hungary's veto threats as they seek to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc's 27 foreign ministers gathering in Brussels would likely not agree on the 20th package»»»

Donald Trump's tariff policy "hasn't changed", the US president's trade representative has insisted, despite the Supreme Court moving on Friday to strike down a legal justification used by Trump to impose many such tariffs. "The legal tool to implement it - that might change, but the policy hasn't »»»

1 of 6 | Farmer Ma Yong-un, seen here in his apple orchard in November, is one of five plaintiffs in a landmark civil suit against state-owned utility KEPCO for climate-related agricultural damages. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI HAMYANG, South Korea, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- As harvest season approached last»»»

Following its record-breaking run at Expo 2025 Osaka, where it welcomed more than five million visitors, the UAE Pavilion has been awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026. The German Design Council announced the win in the 'Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design' category, marking a prestigio»»»

The topics of the newly appointed caretaker government and the Petrohan case dominate Monday’s press. POLITICS 24 Chasa presents the results of a Trend opinion poll, according to which if elections were held today, the coalition of former president Rumen Radev would win 32.7% of the votes, followed»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s office market recorded its strongest performance in more than a decade in 2025, with total sales values more than doubling to Dh13.1 billion amid strong demand from investors and businesses seeking limited high-quality space. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

Iran said Monday that any US attack, including limited strikes, would be an "act of aggression" that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. "With respect to your first question concerning the limited strike, I think there is no l»»»

The utilization of surplus but edible food should be a priority, both to reduce waste and as a social policy measure, Bulgarian Food Bank (BFB) Executive Director Tsanka Milanova told BTA in an interview on Monday. It was conducted in the context of the transposition of the EU Waste Framework Direc»»»

GlobalizationAfricaZambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boomKathy ShortAs mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination. https://p.dw.com/p/58xtxCopper refineries in Zambia have been busy as globa»»»

Reducing its environmental footprint is one of the biggest and most complex challenges for any modern winery. It is not just about changes in individual production stages, but about a holistic transition that touches the entire chain of production: from vineyard cultivation and water resource manag»»»

Iran said Monday that any U.S. attack, including limited strikes, would be an "act of aggression" that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. "And with respect to your first question concerning the limited strike, I think there i»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will consider even a "limited strike" by the United States as an act of aggression, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "An act of aggression will remain an act of aggression," Baghaei told a briefing, answering a question about a possible "limi»»»

Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidance aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring responsible use of artificial intelligence across the financial sector, marking a regulatory step as banks accelerate digital transformation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Dubai: At the politically charged 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, a speech by Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah Al-Khatib ignited controversy and prompted a German government minister to walk out. According to Reuters report, Al-Khatib (whose film Chronicles From the Siege »»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has appointed international law firm White and Case and is preparing to file arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., marking a significant escalation in its long-running investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

Dubai: When Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt walked onto the BAFTA stage in London to present the Best Film Not in the English Language award, she didn’t just make an entrance in a glittering Gucci gown, she made a statement. Greeting the audience with a heartfelt 'Namaskar' in Hindi, Bhatt instantly w»»»

Ahmedabad, India: Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach. India came into the T20 World Cup as hot favourites on home soil but were thrashed by 76 runs in the Super Eights as»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) hosted the final round of the 2026 F4 Middle East and Formula Regional Middle East championships earlier this month. The 5.419 km circuit welcomed an international field as both titles were decided at the conclusion of the winter season. The F4 Middle»»»

Ahmedabad: South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad yesterday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. After a counter-attacking 63 by David Miller and some late hitting from Tristan Stubbs took South Africa to 187-7, the defe»»»

When it comes to football on the island of Ireland, there isn't much 102-year-old Charlie O'Leary has not seen or done. From serving as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at two World Cups and a European Championship, to refereeing behind the Iron Curtain, the Dubliner has an almost legendary status.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night. At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart »»»

Australia's center-left government ‌on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected ISIS militants. The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detent»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico have been urged to remain indoors after violent clashes linked to a major cartel operation triggered widespread unrest, road blockades and security risks across multiple states. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Emba»»»

Dubai: Airlines halted operations and issued travel waivers after violent clashes erupted in western Mexico following a military operation that killed one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders, triggering widespread disruption and security alerts for civilians and travellers. Sign up for ou»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged sharply on Monday, delivering one of the biggest single-day increases this month and pushing retail rates closer to recent record territory. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for»»»

Bishkek City Hall has begun dismantling metal structures near the Central Department Store (TSUM). Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev is on the scene. According to the City Hall’s press service, the first phase of demolition of structures erected outside the approved design began today. Construction work on»»»

Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»

People have noticed something strange about the US Olympic figure skating team this year. It includes Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev, and Maxim Naumov – the children of Russians who emigrated to the US after the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the comments section of the video presentation, many p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, hosted a senior delegation from the State of Victoria, Australia, on February 8, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Qatar and Australia in higher education, innovati»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»

By Wade SheridanPerformers take the stage to conclude the 2026 Winter Olympics with the closing ceremony in Verona, Italy, on Sunday. Norway won the most medals with a total of 41, with the United States following at 33. Athletes from all participating countries arrive during the closing ceremony o»»»

The Mexican military on Sunday killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, a Mexican national also known as "El Mencho," the alleged co-founder and current leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, which is a noted violent Mexican drug cartel responsible for the trafficking of fentanyl and other »»»