We think about war and peace like a light switch that's either flicked on or off. But Russia did not suddenly decide to swoop for Kyiv on a February night of 2022. To this day in fact, it still refuses to call it a war, sticking instead to the less definitive 'special military operation'. And yet t»»»

Many nations have embarked on the journey of state and society building, yet only a few have successfully charted a path forward and articulated the strategic vision necessary to realise the philosophy of development and growth. It is, therefore, unsurprising that scholarly debate on state-building»»»

At the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, a vibrant group of Youth Ambassadors introduced visitors to Emirati culture. For 27-year-old Akari Okita, one of the Japanese team members, the experience proved life-changing. Months after the Expo, she arrived in the UAE – not as a visitor, but to begin»»»

For over a decade, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho", was the most wanted man in Mexico, a former police officer who built the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) into one of the country's most formidable criminal organisations. On February 22, a military operation in the quiet highland»»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

Brazil is poised to be the biggest beneficiary of the new global tariff regime announced by US President Donald Trump in response to a landmark Supreme Court ruling which voided his blanket levies unveiled last year on "Liberation Day." But relief among Brazilian businesses remains guarded as »»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

The deterioration in Bitcoin’s market price is feeding directly into El Salvador’s sovereign risk profile, exposing the fiscal and institutional trade-offs embedded in President Nayib Bukele’s flagship digital asset strategy.  »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

The deterioration in Bitcoin’s market price is feeding directly into El Salvador’s sovereign risk profile, exposing the fiscal and institutional trade-offs embedded in President Nayib Bukele’s flagship digital asset strategy.  »»»

Dubai: You might expect the person steering tourism in Ras Al Khaimah at this pivotal moment to be loud, flashy and relentlessly high-octane. Instead, in walks Phillipa Harrison — warm, composed and quietly formidable. She has the kind of open, unfiltered laugh that makes you lean in — a warmth tha»»»

Dubai: The UAE has moved into the top tier of global residence destinations after posting the strongest climb in the 2026 Global Residence Program Index, published by Henley & Partners. The country rose from fifth place last year to joint second, marking its first appearance in the top three since »»»

Dubai: If you stepped outside this morning and could barely see the car in front of you, you are not alone. Thick, dense fog has been blanketing much of the UAE, slashing visibility on major roads to just a few metres in some areas. So why is this happening, when will it stop, and does it signal th»»»

The US-imposed oil blockade on Cuba is upending the lives of everyday workers, who are switching jobs and ditching their cars to make due amid rolling blackouts and fuel shortages. Yixander Diaz jettisoned both his ride and his work when the father of two, a taxi driver, turned to bricklaying. "Tim»»»

Dubai: Have you ever wondered how your food arrives on time despite traffic and busy roads? Delivery riders navigate tight schedules and crowded streets, but their safety has become a major concern. In the first weeks of enforcing a new regulation, Dubai Police issued 8,152 fines to riders for usin»»»

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has expressed its displeasure about Ukraine’s recent attacks on the ⁠ Russian port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea that have impacted US oil interests in ⁠Kazakhstan, Kyiv's chief envoy to Washington said on Tuesday. Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna noted the US con»»»

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) (6am Wednesday, February 26 in the UAE) is likely to be a familiar exercise: highlighting their achievements and berating political foes. That’s true of most presidents, but especially so now, as Trump faces mount»»»

President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term at 9PM PST Tuesday (6AM UAE Time, on Wednesday). Priorities for the Republican's administration have centred largely on the economy, immigration, crime, energy and national security. Trump has spent the last»»»

Discord is pushing back plans to start verifying the age of all users in March after weeks of user ire. Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord's co-founder and chief technology officer, said a planned global rollout of a verification process to determine users under the age of 16 would be delayed until the»»»

Two people were killed over the weekend in separate avalanches in Idaho and Utah as dangerous backcountry conditions continue across the West. A snowmobiler died Sunday in Idaho after triggering an avalanche north of the Keg Springs Trailhead in the Centennial Mountains near Island Park, according »»»

Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for March will be announced at the end of this month. Fuel became cheaper again in February, but oil prices have jumped in the past week as Iran-US tensions returned to the spotlight. That shift raises the chances of a change at the pump next month. Sign up for o»»»

Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", died Sunday following an operation by the Mexican army that followed one of his romantic partners to a village where they were meeting. He was one of the most wanted drug lords in Mexico and the US, with a bounty of up to $15 million on his head. A girlf»»»

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner – a former felon and real-estate magnate aligned with US President Donald Trump – is at the centre of a diplomatic spat after failing to obey a foreign ministry summons, prompting France to restrict his access to government officials. Pardoned by Donald Trump»»»

Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, said he hopes the first reconstruction contracts with Polish companies will be signed in June at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk. Ukraine has submitted specific projects to the Polish government, and talks already cover dozens of initiatives a»»»

MS Investments, a Polish capital developer and pioneer in converting Warsaw office buildings into housing, plans to acquire two or three more office properties within two years for residential transformation. The most advanced project is Bliski Centrum at Żurawia 8, currently housing Radio Zet. The»»»

PM MEETS PAKISTANI COUNTERPART Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in»»»

Al Misnad called for full adherence to the ceasefire agreement and the implementation of all its provisions, including ensuring the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid and the sustainable opening of all crossings. Al Misnad reiterated Qatar’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the full integrati»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has announced the closure of registration for the ‘Youth Creativity in the World of Data’ award, an initiative aimed at strengthening data and artificial intelligence skills among young people across the Gulf. The award is organised by the Ministry of S»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a creative effort to strengthen meaningful community partnerships during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Qatar Charity (QC), in collaboration with the Snoonu app, has launched an innovative initiative that transforms delivery bikes into eye catching visual platforms designed»»»

Tribune News Network Diha Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome Ramadan through a fully integrated experience titled “Layali Al Louloua”, carefully designed to be a true Ramadan destination that goes beyond the traditional concept of iftar and suhoor. The choice of the open outdoor space on»»»

QNA Cairo Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated that Lebanon’s stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region. Al Khulaifi made the remarks in Cairo on Tuesday during a high-level pr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Thirty-one students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent two weeks of their winter break shadowing physicians at affiliate hospitals as part of the Step into Medicine Observership Programme’s winter 2025-2026 session. The programme introduces foundation and pre-»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelattyon Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and»»»

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowmen»»»

Business leaders in South Africa are breathing cautious sighs of relief after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional. »»»

Louvre museum director Laurence des Cars resigned on Tuesday after a series of setbacks for the world-renowned museum. A high-profile jewel heist in October raised questions about security lapses while labour strikes and reports that the building is falling into disrepair have led to calls for an o»»»

NASA Artemis II rests on Launch Complex 39B at sunset at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 10. The spacecraft is being rolled back to the vehicle assembly building Wednesday to troubleshoot an issue with helium flow. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- NASA has delayed»»»

Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – Head of Syria’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce met with a Belgian Foreign Ministry delegation on Tuesday to explore ways to expand trade and investment cooperation and strengthen private-sector engagement. The discussions focused on commercial arbitration, economic re»»»

US ambassador to France Charles Kushner pledged not to "interfere" in France's affairs in an "amicable" call with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Kushner failed to respond on Monday to a summons related to comments concerning the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The US ambassador to»»»

Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Tuesday urged the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah not to get involved in any fighting between the United States and Iran, expressing concerns about a new possible conflict with Israel. Rajji told journalists in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received on Tuesday at his office at Lusail Palace Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received today Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations b»»»

Burned out vehicles are seen on the boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Monday. The resort city reported visible disruptions after violence linked to the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in a military operation. Photo by Arturo Montero/EPA Feb. 24 (»»»

Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, two senior Lebanese officials said on Tuesday. The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N»»»

Paris: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed Tuesday their enduring support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Their move marks the fourth anniversary of the military operation Moscow launched in the territory of its neighbor. In a statement, the leaders expressed their unwavering support »»»

School administrations in the UAE have issued safety advisories to parents regarding school transport operations during periods of dense fog, following weather forecasts by the National Centre of Meteorology warning of reduced visibility across parts of the country. According to Emarat Al Youm, sch»»»

On the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said Bulgaria stands in solidarity with Ukraine and its people and supports their efforts to uphold the country’s independence and sovereignty. Nazaryan, quoted by the National Assembly’s press servi»»»

Doha, Qatar: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the leading global sports, entertainment and media group, is collaborating with the College of Education at Qatar University through an academic-industry initiative connecting students to its flagship children’s channels (Jeem TV, Baraem, and beJUNIOR). The p»»»