Al Awsat 3m

Abandoned Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Stuffed Orangutan

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion. Punch's mother abandoned the macaque when he was born seven months ago at the Ichikawa City Zoo and when an onlooker noti»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Stocks Drop, Oil Rises after Trump Iran Threat

Most Asia equities fell and oil prices rose on Friday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks fanned geopolitical concerns and cast a pall over a tentative rebound in ma»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Hamas Says Path for Gaza Must Begin with End to ‘Aggression’ 

Discussions on Gaza's future must begin with a total halt to Israeli "aggression", the Palestinian movement Hamas said after US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace met for the first time. "Any political process or any arrangement under discussion concerning the Gaza Strip and the future of our »»»

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UPI 4m

Seoul stocks again end at record high of above 5,800 despite global uncertainties - UPI.com

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), shown on a screen in the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul, topped a record-high 5,800 on Friday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks topped the 5,800-point mark for the first time Friday to end at a fresh record high amid expectations that upcoming i»»»

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Gulf News 6m

UAE driver testing could go fully automated under new deal

Abu Dhabi: In a move that could reshape how driving tests are conducted in the UAE, Emirates Driving Company (EDC) has announced plans to acquire a 51 per cent majority stake in Performise Labs, a homegrown artificial intelligence firm behind an automated “virtual examiner” system. Sign up for our »»»

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24 News Agency 6m

Mi-17 parachute jumps take place at Ala-Too training center - | 24.KG

A parachute jump training exercise took place at Ala-Too training center, the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan reported. More than fifty servicemen participated in the training jumps. While most of them were scheduled exercises, the training took place in conditions as close as possible to combat »»»

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Gulf News 7m

Intranasa vaccine research marks a promising milestone toward 'all-in-one' respiratory shot

Scientists say the world is now a significant step closer to developing a universal vaccine that could protect against common respiratory ailments — including the common cold, influenza, COVID-19 and even certain allergies — after promising results in early animal studies. The research marks a prom»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

President Iotova to Decide Whether to Run for New Term after Parliamentary Elections in April

President Iliana Iotova will decide whether to run for a new term after the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, she said in an interview for bTV aired on Friday morning. Iotova said: "I make no secret of the fact that I have received proposals from various public figures, groups, a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Vazrazhdane Leader: Entire Caretaker Cabinet Raises Concerns

Vazrazhdane Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in Parliament on Friday that every minister in the caretaker cabinet gives cause for concern, singling out as the most flagrant case caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fair Elections Stoil Tzitzelkov, who should resign. Kos»»»

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Business-review 14m

Schneider Electric recognized for continued sustainability leadership across leading ESG ratings in 2025

Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric has once again been recognized by global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) organizations for the strength, consistency, and long-term credibility of its sustainability performance. Schneider Electric was highly recognized in the latest Wo»»»

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Novinite 14m

Bulgaria: Political Tensions Rise as Allegations Against Deputy PM for Fair Elections Escalate

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»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Trump Says he’s Ordering Release of Data on UFOs, Aliens

US President Donald Trump said on 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. “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other rele»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Official Contacts Aim to Keep Lebanon out of War on Iran as Israel Raises Readiness on Northern Front 

Israel has raised the alert level of its military along the border with Lebanon, raising questions that Lebanon’s south may again be involved in a regional confrontation should the US attack Iran. Given the heightened tensions between the US and Iran, questions have been asked over whether Hezbolla»»»

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BNE 16m

Turkish film telling story of social media “offender” big contender for Berlin film festival Golden Bear

Yellow Letters, a film that tells the story of a Turkish man who faces the damaging consequences of making a call for peace on social media is a candidate for the Golden Bear award at the 76th Berlin film festival. Th»»»

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BNE 16m

Turkish film telling story of social media “offender” big contender for Berlin film festival Golden Bear

Yellow Letters, a film that tells the story of a Turkish man who faces the damaging consequences of making a call for peace on social media is a candidate for the Golden Bear award at the 76th Berlin film festival. Th»»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

Trump announces $7bn Gaza reconstruction plan with police force recruitment underway

US President Donald Trump announced that over $7bn was pledged to Gaza relief during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.  The financial aid was pledged by nine nations, namely Saudi Arabia, the »»»

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BNE 16m

COMMENT: Myanmar’s fragile post‑election balancing act

Late January’s election in Myanmar may go down not as a turning point for peace, but as a moment that crystallised the country’s descent into an even deeper level of fragmentation while heightening the risk of a wider regional crisis. »»»

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BNE 16m

Trump announces $7bn Gaza reconstruction plan with police force recruitment underway

US President Donald Trump announced that over $7bn was pledged to Gaza relief during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.  The financial aid was pledged by nine nations, namely Saudi Arabia, the »»»

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BNE 16m

Trump announces $7bn Gaza reconstruction plan with police force recruitment underway

US President Donald Trump announced that over $7bn was pledged to Gaza relief during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.  The financial aid was pledged by nine nations, namely Saudi Arabia, the »»»

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UPI 16m

N. Korea preparing for military parade involving 12,000 personnel: lawmaker - UPI.com

North Korea is preparing for a large-scale military parade to mark its Ninth Party Congress, a South Korean lawmaker said Friday, citing satellite imagery. This July 28, 2023, photo shows a military parade in Pyongyang celebrating the 70th anniversary of the end of fighting in the Korean War. File »»»

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24 News Agency 18m

Pensioner in Bishkek scammed out of 850,000 soms, suspect detained - | 24.KG

A suspect in a fraud case has been detained in Bishkek. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. According to the press service, a 77-year-old resident contacted the police in December 2025. She stated that unknown individuals posing as law enforcement offic»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Katara International Ramadan Open Classic Chess Championship kicks off today

Doha: Katara International Ramadan Open Classic Chess Championship will kick off today, Friday, organised by Qatar Chess Federation, and will run until March 1, featuring 86 players from various age categories. The first round of the classical chess competition, consisting of nine rounds under the »»»

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The Peninsula 19m

QMC attends GCCJPPI golden jubilee celebration

Kuwait: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has taken part in the celebration marking the 50th anniversary (golden jubilee) of the GCC Joint Programme Production Institution (GCCJPPI). The QMC delegation comprised Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office, Abdullah Ghanem Al Binali »»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Sheikha Alya attends meeting with UN Secretary-General

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, participated in a meeting of Their Excellencies the Permanent Representatives of the Expanded Troika of the Arab Group with Secretary-General of the United Nations H E António Gu»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Sheikha Alya joins press briefing on Israeli West Bank measures

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, has participated in a press briefing held by Arab countries at the UN headquarters, highlighting Israeli occupation’s illegal practices in the West Bank. The group strongly conde»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Swedish Parliament Speaker meets Qatari Ambassador

Speaker of the Swedish Parliament H E Andreas Norlen met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Sweden H E Nadia bint Ahmed Al Shaibi. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries.»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

QRDI Council hosts Demo Day for the Industry-led Innovation Quest

DOHA: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted the Industry-Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony, bringing together academic leadership, industry partners, and key ecosystem stakeholders to spotlight innovative, industry-driven solutions developed by emerging t»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

Florida Airport to be Renamed after US President Donald Trump

An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state's legislature on Thursday. Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an u»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Al Wakra Hospital awarded Planetree Gold Certification for person-centered care

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care (PCC) by Planetree International. This certification recognises the organisation’s achievement and innovation in delivering person-centered care. AWH is one of only 1»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

AgriteQ 2026 attracts over 150,000 visitors

DOHA: The 13th edition of AgriteQ 2026 has drawn more than 150,000 visitors, setting a new benchmark for attendance and reaffirming its status as the region’s leading platform for agricultural innovation and food security. The landmark event underscored Qatar’s growing role as a regional hub for su»»»

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Gulf News 32m

UAE Ramadan 2026 weekend weather forecast: Warm days, cool nights and foggy mornings

Dubai: As the UAE marks the first weekend of the holy month of Ramadan, the skies are set to cooperate with a calm, largely fair stretch of weather warm enough for comfortable evenings yet cool enough to ease the hours of fasting. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timings 2026) According to the la»»»

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Libya Herald 33m

Khoms Port receives five new Ferrari and Kone Crane 45-ton cranes

The Khoms Port branch of the Libyan Ports Company reported last Sunday (15 February) that five Ferrari and Kone Crane 45-ton cranes arrived on the same day at Khoms Port. These cranes, it added, will join the existing fleet of 45-ton cranes currently operating at the port. The Libyan Ports Company »»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Minister of Social Development to chair board of Mada Assistive Technology Center

Doha: The formation of the Board of Directors of Mada Assistive Technology Center - Qatar has been announced, chaired by Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, underscoring high-level support for the Center’s role in empowering persons with disabilities a»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Venezuela: Amnesty Law Excludes those who Promoted Military Action

Venezuela's parliament unanimously approved an amnesty law on Thursday that could free political prisoners, almost two months after President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces. “The law on democratic coexistence has been approved. It has been forwarded to acting president Delcy Rodriguez for»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Left Saddam Meeting Sensing he Misread Threat

In the final part of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Jordanian prime minister Ahmad Obeidat, who died earlier this month, recounted in detail his meetings with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, and disclosed an alleged attempt by Rifaat al-Assad to assas»»»

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RT 39m

Trump sets deadline for Iran deal

US President Donald Trump has set a ten-day deadline for Iran to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, saying that failure to comply could trigger decisive measures. The warning comes as the US accelerated its troop buildup in the Middle East. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Gaza ‘Board of»»»

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UPI 40m

Two die in Utah avalanches as weather halts recovery of Northern California victims - UPI.com

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- A man and a girl were killed in two separate avalanches in Utah in the past 24 hours, authorities said, as search teams in Northern California reported dangerous weather conditions are preventing them from recovering the bodies of recent backcountry victims. The three separate inci»»»

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UPI 40m

On This Day, Feb. 20: Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison - UPI.com

On Feb. 20, 2020, a federal judge sentenced Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone to 40 months in prison for his conviction on seven criminal counts stemming from the Justice Department's Russia investigation. 1 of 4 | On February 20, 2020, a federal judge sentenced Re»»»

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Al Manar 42m

Israeli occupation forces arrest four paramedics and obstruct the work of press crews at the Qalandiya checkpoint north of occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces arrest four paramedics and obstruct the work of press crews at the Qalandiya checkpoint north of occupied Al-Quds»»»

Gulf News 42m

Dubai advances tokenised property trading with launch of resale phase

Dubai: Dubai’s push to digitise property ownership has moved into its next operational stage with the rollout of controlled resale trading for tokenised real estate assets, marking a shift from pilot testing to real-market functionality. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

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