Stock market closes Thursdays session in negative territory
Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP)- The stock market closed Thursday's session on a negative note with the benchmark index slipping 0.34 % to 15, 122.84 points in a sustained volume of TND 12.1 million, broker Tunisie Valeurs said. SOTRAPIL posted the best...»»»
Could DHL deliveries soon be made by UAE-built drones?
Abu Dhabi: Global logistics firm DHL Express has signed a deal to explore using delivery aircraft built by an Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer in its regional operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DHL Express and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Unde»»»
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Every day, Iranians go to stores and find prices rising. Some post photos on social media of the shrinking contents of their shopping carts as they struggle to buy enough basic staples for their families. The mounting cost of living is an extra weight bearing down as Iranians prepare for a possible»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
85-year-old detained for pointing weapon at students
An 85-year-old man was detained early Thursday after allegedly brandishing a weapon to intimidate students outside a middle school in the Athens suburb of Agios Ioannis Rentis. No injuries were reported. According to a complaint filed by the school principal, the man pointed the weapon at students »»»
Parliaments Adopts Amendments to Public Offering of Securities Act
Parliament adopted at second reading amendments to the Public Offering of Securities Act, which will transpose Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 establishing a European single access point (ESAP), providing centralized access to publicly available information of relevance to financial services, capital mar»»»
Tunisia Court Blocks Closure of Factory Blamed for Pollution
A Tunisian court on Thursday rejected demands to suspend operations at a fertilizer factory, a lawyer told AFP, after thousands of protesters blamed the plant for a rise in health problems. The facility in the city of Gabes emits sulphur gases, nitrogen and fluorine, according to an audit last July»»»
Berlin Film Festival Director's Future in Spotlight after Gaza Furore
Germany's government convened an emergency meeting of the organizers of the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, saying it wanted to discuss the event's "direction" after debate and protests over Gaza dominated the programme. The Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday that the government's Commissioner »»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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, »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
APIA approves two investment operations worth TND 19 million in Nabeul
Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The National Commission for Granting Benefits, under the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA), approved on Thursday two investment operations in the governorate of Nabeul, for a total estimated value of TND 19...»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»