A police officer was killed and two others injured in an explosion near the Savyolovsky railway station in central Moscow in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred around 0:05 am local time (21:05 GMT), when an unknown individual approached a police patrol vehicle at Savyolovsky Square, »»»

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

DAMAC Group, the UAE-based global conglomerate, has won three awards at the HR Tech Summit & Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring its leadership in digital human resources (HR) transformation and technology-enhanced people practices. The group won the Best Digital Rewards and Recognition Platform for»»»

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»

Panama on Tuesday took control of operations in its ports in Balboa and Cristobal, ousting Hong Kong group CK Hutchison amid a wider dispute between the US and China over who runs the Panama Canal. CK Hutchison called the takeover "unlawful". Panamanian authorities have taken control of t»»»

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two ‌merchants, state media ‌reported. The helicopter came ‌down ⁠in the city ⁠of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the ⁠reports added.»»»

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard, PCG, on Tuesday said it has completed a full underwater search of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Basilan province on January 26, leaving at least 65 people dead. The PCG said 27 days of high-risk technical deep-water diving operations near Ba»»»

On a dark and cold night in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the netting protecting the road from attacks by explosive drones shimmered and rippled in the headlights of our armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, as we drove down strange and surreal tunnels to get in and out of the most intensive area of fighting»»»

Dubai: Young Filipino talents have once again made their mark in the global academic scene after brothers Seth Warren Bacongallo and Rei Martus Bacongallo swept the top two spots at the second edition of the Spelling Bee Championship in the UAE. Seth, 12, has emerged as the champion, while his 10-y»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said Bulgaria cannot agree to peace arrangements in Europe dictated by Moscow, commenting on calls for negotiations with Russia. Speaking to Bulgarian journalists in Brussels during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, she stressed that Ukraine’s cau»»»

The Romanian Academy and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova on Monday launched an appeal to the Romanian Parliament regarding the possibility of creating a branch of the Romanian Academy in Chisinau, by adopting the draft law amending and supplementing Law no. 752/2001 on the organisation and funct»»»

Interest rates on state loans in RON, in the long term, have fallen to around 6.30%, the lowest financing cost in the last two years, and given the large volumes of state financing, these differences translate into substantial savings for the budget, claims the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare»»»

Romania must absorb almost EUR 11 billion under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) over the next six months, with investment projects completed and signed off and reforms delivered on time in line with the calendar agreed with the European Commission, ahead of the 31 August 2026 deadl»»»

The Justice Ministry announced last week that all 19 candidates for leadership positions at the PICCJ, the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) and the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) met the eligibility criteria. Interviews began on 23 February. Marius Vo»»»

The governing coalition decided on Monday to adopt, at a Government meeting, the reform of central and local public administration, a package aimed at reducing institutional overlaps and streamlining internal processes within public bodies.In a press release issued at the end of the meeting, it was»»»

The Senate rejected on Monday the simple motion filed by the Opposition against Foreign Minister Oana Toiu, by a vote of 59 to 44 and one abstention.Minister Toiu did not attend the debate, as she was in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was represente»»»

The four years since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine meant for Romania economic earthquake characterised by high inflation, budgetary pressure and major energy costs, but a strategic repositioning as well which transformed the country into a logistical and energy pivot in Eastern Europe, stated »»»

Romania has a consistent position that Russian troops in Transnistria must be withdrawn, this has been our position for many years and we obviously support the fact that it has also become a European position, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting.'We ha»»»

Romania supports the adoption by the European Union of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which in its war uses not only conventional weapons but also disinformation campaigns through which it seeks to weaken the EU, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Monday ahead of the Foreign»»»

Lagos, Nigeria: A fire broke out Monday afternoon at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport, injuring six people and causing a temporary suspension of flights, Nigerian airport authorities said. The fire, which affected control tower operations, was brought under control and traffic resumed »»»

Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) Syria’s Director of Consular Affairs Mohammad al-Omar held talks Monday with Canadian Ambassador Gregory Galligan on improving consular services and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The officials discussed ways to improve services for Syrian and Canadian citizens, including»»»

Global transportation company FedEx on Monday filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, one of the highest profile moves to recover funds since the US Supreme Court last week deemed the tariffs illegal. A flood of lawsuit»»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the Metropolitan P»»»

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sentence over his insurrection conviction. He was sentenced at Seoul Central District Court last week as supporters held rallies. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sente»»»

Dubai: In a major boost for India’s artificial intelligence plans, the Tata Group has partnered with OpenAI to build a large AI facility in India and expand the use of AI tools across businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement was made in Dubai on Feb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and an act of worship that Allah Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), commanded us to observe. It is an obligation upon every Muslim man and woman. Training students to fast is considered an important educational pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rosewood Doha presents Emerald Nights by Bentley, an open-air Ramadan experience created in partnership with the renowned automotive brand. Set on the property’s lawn with views across the Lusail promenade, Emerald nights marks both Rosewood Doha’s first Ramadan season and Bentley’s fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been honoured with a special appreciation award in recognition of its role as the Official Medical Partner of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026 – Al Shaqab, one of the Middle East’s leading equestrian series. The award was presented by President of»»»

Doha: The Majlis in Ramadan are among the most eminent societal platforms, in Qatar, that help strengthen cultural and religious awareness, as well as time-honoured values that underpin Qatari society throughout history. These platforms aren’t merely confined to gatherings and socialisation but ser»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted a landmark gathering for its alumni community at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. The event served as a celebration of the university’s growing legacy and the official launch of two »»»

North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruli»»»

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Monday to welcome Venezuelans living abroad back home following a new amnesty law, as authorities released dozens of political prisoners and moved to signal a thaw in relations with the West. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised on Monday that Venezu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Iftar Saem” tent in Al Wakrah is witnessing a daily turnout of nearly 1,500 fasting individuals as part of the “For the Reward of the Doers of Good” initiative, organised and supervised by the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The»»»

Doha: Qatar University has announced that February 25 will be the final deadline for submitting applications to its graduate programmes for the Fall 2026 semester. In a statement issued yesterday, the university urged prospective students to complete their applications online through the graduate a»»»

A bridge across Naryn River on Bishkek — Osh road will be rebuilt. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide a $20.5 million grant for this project. Ulukbek Zhanibekov, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication, announced at a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Indus»»»

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement. The volume of Russian crude oil exports remained six percent above pre-invasion levels in the four»»»

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies, but with no end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its dedicated financing campaign for the Holy Month of Ramadan, as part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to providing integrated banking solutions that meet the needs and financing aspirations of its customers. This year’s offer features a range of dist»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting another year of strong performance, strategic progress and continued commitment to sustainable value creation. Despite a»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised the discount rate by 1 percent to 12 percent. The decision took effect today, February 24. The press service of the bank reported. Prices and reasons for the rate increase It was noted that «the external economic environment remains uneve»»»

Doha, Qatar: DinarStandard, a US-based research and advisory firm, and Elipses, a leading ethical digital finance advisory and investment firm, jointly released the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025/26. The report was produced in partnership with SalaamGateway.com, the largest Islamic econo»»»

Dubai residents have a golden opportunity this Ramadan, quite literally. A citywide home decoration competition is now open for entries, with a top cash prize of Dh100,000 up for grabs and a total of 15 winners set to be rewarded for bringing the spirit of the Holy Month to life on their doorsteps.»»»

Bulgaria is no longer Europe’s poorest nation, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from Swiss bank UBS. The study shows that in terms of average wealth, Bulgaria has overtaken Romania and Turkey, while its median wealth places it ahead of some traditionally wealthier Eastern European count»»»

Residents of Jalisco cautiously peeked their heads out Monday after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the Mexican state over the weekend following the death of a major drug kingpin. Schools were closed in state capital Guadalajara, as were many businesses, said AFP. Public transportation »»»

The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns. Since the US-led invasion that overthrew former ruler Saddam Hussein»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy celebrated the graduation of a new group of Qatari nationals who have successfully completed their academic studies and vocational programs and have joined QatarEnergy and other energy sector companies. The energy sector graduates have commenced working with QatarEnergy, Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service efficiency, in line with the Ministry’s Strategy (2024–2030). In a post on its X platform,»»»

Chakan HPP OJSC signed a contract with the general contractor for the reconstruction of Lebedinovskaya Hydropower Plant (HPP) — China National Heavy Machinery Corporation. The company’s press service reported. According to the statement, specialists have already begun preparing the design and cost »»»