France24 3m

Four killed in firefight between Cuban coastguard and Florida-registered speedboat

Cuba’s government said late Wednesday (February 25) that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. The announcement came hours after Cuba said its soldiers killed four people and »»»

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The Peninsula 8m

National Museum of Qatar achieves Platinum rating in GSAS operations

Doha, Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has received the Platinum rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) Operations' sustainable green building certification system, further underscoring Qatar Museums' position as a global pioneer in sustainable cultural institutio»»»

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Kathimerini 9m

Car crashes into Crete shop after dispute

A 47-year-old man drove his car into the entrance of a shop in Iraklio, Crete, in the early hours of Thursday, following a minor dispute, according to the store’s owner. Speaking to local news website Cretalive, the owner said the man had entered the shop shortly before the crash and appeared to be»»»

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France24 12m

Davos forum CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  The president and CEO o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Specific Information on Election Candidates to Reach Communist-Era Secret Police Files Committee

Specific information on election candidates will be submitted upon their registration to the Communist-Era Secret Police Files Committee, according to legislative revisions that Bulgaria's Parliament passed conclusively on Thursday. The bill to amend the Act on Access to, and Disclosure of, Documen»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Bulgarian Banks 99% Ready for Instant Payments Rollout in 2027

Bulgarian banks are 99% ready to implement the Instant Payments Regulation, which will take effect in Bulgaria on January 1, 2027, Radoslav Daskalov, Deputy Chair of the Payment Infrastructure Committee at the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB), told BTA. "We can confidently say that the bankin»»»

bta.bg
BNE 26m

LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble

For at least 34 years, Canada held an unbroken grip on the top spot in US trade. In 2025, Mexico ended it, and the timing could hardly be more consequential. According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, M»»»

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BNE 26m

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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BNE 26m

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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BBC 31m

Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced early elections - hailing the next four years as "decisive" for her country. "We as Danes and as Europeans will really have to stand on our own feet," Frederiksen told parliament. "We need to define our relationship with the United States," she »»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Kurultai of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan: New composition of Ulema Council approved - | 24.KG

At the 9th Kurultai of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, a new composition of the Ulema Council (Aalymdar Keneshi) was approved, increasing its membership from 21 to 25. Zamir kary Rakiev was unanimously re-elected as head of the Council. It was announced by muftiyat. The Kurultai was attended by 220 delegate»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Supreme court seeks names in NCERT textbook row

Dubai: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to disclose the “specific names” of all individuals involved in drafting and approving a controversial Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter that refers to corruption in the judiciary, »»»

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Kathimerini 33m

Two arrested after attempting to bring knives into Athens courthouse

Two people were arrested on Thursday after allegedly attempting to bring large knives into the courthouse complex at Evelpidon in Athens, authorities said. Security guards discovered the weapons during routine screening at the entrance to the Evelpidon court facilities. According to sources, the kn»»»

ekathimerini.com
Tanjug 35m

Agen: Serbia poised to be a regional energy leader

WASHINGTON - The executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council Jarrod Agen, who has met with Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic in Washington, says Serbia is poised to be an energy leader in its region and that he expects great results in Serbia-US e»»»

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France24 36m

Focus - When a miracle pill becomes a trap: France's addiction to anti-anxiety medication

France is Europe's second-largest consumer of benzodiazepines – a class of sedatives that includes drugs like Valium and Xanax. Every year, nearly 10 million patients are prescribed these pills to treat anxiety and insomnia. While they are intended only for short-term use, treatments are often»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Al-Khanbashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Warn Against Incitement, Hadramout Has Room for All

Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) member and Governor of Yemen's eastern Hadramout province Salem al-Khanbashi says he believes that “Hadramout triumphed for itself,” and that what took place there in December 2025 and early January 2026 marked a decisive moment in which Hadhramis reclaimed the»»»

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France24 42m

Iceland to hold EU referendum 'over the coming months', Prime Minister says

Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on ​joining ‌the European ⁠Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a ‌press conference in Poland. Iceland in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks ​after four years of negotiations, ​but a rise ​in the cost of living and ​the ongoing war in »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Watch: Dubai awards Dh2.5 billion stormwater contracts in flood defence leap

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network. Cumulatively valued at Dh2.5 billion, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430 million square met»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 44m

Ronaldo buys stake in Spanish second-division Almeria

Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria. "This strategic investment in UD Almeria reflects Ronaldo's long-term commitment to professional football ownership," said a statement from his new sports ho»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 45m

Social Policy Minister Ademov Holds Talks with Disability Advocacy Organizations

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov stated on Wednesday stated that the ministry must ensure that people with disabilities can freely express their right to vote. He spoke during a meeting with national representative organizations of people with disabilities, the ministry anno»»»

bta.bg
Al Manar 47m

Oman: ‘Innovative Ideas’ Exchanged as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva have paused for a break and will resume later today, following what the Omani mediator described as an exchange of “innovative and positive ideas.” Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi announced the development, stating: “Today i»»»

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France24 47m

Business - Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans that the economy is doing well ahead of key midterm elections. Also in this edition: the Pentagon tells Anthropic it has until Friday to loosen AI safeguards, or lose its $200 million contract. Plus the Louvre»»»

france24.com
BNE 49m

Sharp port cargo decline signals industrial slowdown in Turkey

Turkish industry has begun 2026 under significant strain. Port cargo volumes have suffered one of the steepest January declines seen in recent years, business daily Ekonomi has reported. According to data from th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

IMF pledges continued support for Syria’s economic recovery amid structural reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed its commitment to supporting the Syrian government’s efforts to rehabilitate the economy and improve the performance of key economic institutions, indicating that the country has entered an accelerating recovery phase, SANA reported on February 26. »»»

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BNE 49m

Uber and Joby Aviation launch in-app air taxi booking ahead of Dubai debut

Ride-hailing giant Uber has unveiled "Uber Air powered by Joby," allowing riders to book Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxis directly within the Uber app, as Joby prepares to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year in what the partners describe as a major milestone in urban air mobil»»»

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BNE 49m

Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva pause for break as IAEA chief joins consultations

Iranian and American negotiators in Geneva briefly suspended their third round of talks on February 26 before preparing to resume the same day, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Busaidi describing the atmosphere as one of "creative and positive" exchanges, ISNA reported. »»»

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BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

Not a single acquittal handed down by Tajikistan’s courts in two years

Not a single acquittal has been handed down by a court in Tajikistan in the past two years. The stark statistic is highlighted by a report published this week by Tajik daily Asia-Plus. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

Ukraine’s wartime grid offers ten lessons in energy resilience, IEA says

Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on under sustained Russian bombardment this winter has yielded ten core lessons for energy security that policymakers worldwide would be wise to study, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

Ukraine maintains stability but growth outlook cut as war drags on, EBRD says

Ukraine has preserved macroeconomic stability despite a fourth year of full-scale war, but its growth prospects for 2026 have been sharply downgraded as expectations of a ceasefire fade, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 49m

Russia’s finance ministry to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink

Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»

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