US President Donald Trump has likened Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to 19th-century showman and hoaxer P. T. Barnum. Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while criticizing his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for providing unconditional military aid to Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, »»»

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war.   US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed m»»»

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war in the Middle East could leave Ukraine struggling to source air defence missiles. He also said there was "a risk" Ukraine's allies could be distracted by the conflict, and forget his country's defence against Russia's full-scale invasion. "We cou»»»

I’ve developed something of a habit over the past few years: comparing the economic performance of Armenia and Georgia. It’s a useful lens, not least because both economies were propelled by remarkably similar forces in 2022-2023. Both countries posted blistering 10% average GDP growth in those two»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in United States vs. Hemani, challenging a law barring illegal drug users from owning guns. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in a case challenging the»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has publicly explained for the first time the rationale behind recent changes in his government, comparing cabinet reshuffles to tactical substitutions in football and basketball teams. Speaking in the editorial segment of his podcast “Flasim”, Rama said the changes had been»»»

On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. 1 of 7 | On March 1, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) -- On this date in h»»»

Washington: The United States said on Friday it supported Pakistan after it bombed neighbouring Afghanistan and declared war against its Taliban government following clashes. Also Read: Trump: Pakistan leaders are great people, vows to solve Afghan-Pakistan crisis very quickly "We continue to monit»»»

The EU is desperately attempting to engineer “regime change” against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in next month’s parliamentary election, employing tactics such as poll manipulation and energy blackmail, German opposition leader Alice Weidel has claimed. In a post on X on Wednesday, the co»»»

At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. The firings came after FBI Director Kash Patel s»»»

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark speaks to the media after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Frederiksen called for snap elections to be held in March. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Mini»»»

Vice President JD Vance, seen here on January 9, 2026, announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration was suspending Medicaid payments to Minnesota over alleged fraud. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is pausing mor»»»

President Donald Trump focused on the US ​economy, immigration and other domestic policy issues in his 2026 State of the Union address, telling a divided Congress that he has ushered in "the golden age of America". Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat's of»»»

Former health minister Silvi Kirilov dismissed Wednesday claims that prices for screening tests in a public procurement procedure were inflated tenfold. Kirilov responded to statements by caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski earlier in the day that substantial overpricing had been identified»»»

As the celebrations around the season of love conclude with Dragobete, Uber analyzed mobility patterns to understand how people moved across the city on February 14th, comparing similar weekend periods year over year. The data shows a clear increase in ride volumes and a noticeable shift toward eve»»»

The Supreme Court's ruling to limit President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is forcing the administration to look to different statutory authorities to carry out its trade policy. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court's ruling to limi»»»

President Donald Trump delivered his longest speech to Congress - lasting one hour 47 minutes - and told US lawmakers that the "country is winning again" as he touted his administration's achievements. The US economy and affordability were key themes in the address - which was the longest in decade»»»

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»»»

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»»»

California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn sharp backlash after telling an Atlanta audience, “I’m like you,” while describing his low SAT score and reading difficulties, remarks critics have interpreted as an ill-judged attempt to connect with black voters. Newsom, widely discussed as a potential c»»»

Dubai: "The damage has been done. He hurt me. He just needs to move on," says Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi, her voice steady, but exhausted. We are at her home in Business Bay, Dubai, where Farhana, 40, is quietly managing a chaotic month. Her co-star from the glossy Netflix show has been taking t»»»

US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, possibly outlining a case for US military intervention in Iran and renewing a push to reinstate his global tariff regime. On the domestic front, the president may discuss the rising cost of living, his admi»»»

Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night. Over the course of the past year, Trump has pushed the envelope of presidential power in a multitude of directions. He has achieved substantive accom»»»

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities. The president counts brokeri»»»

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»»»

US District Judge Aileen Cannon permanently banned the Department of Justice on Monday from releasing a report by former special counsel Jack Smith about US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified government documents at the end of his first term.  A federal judge on Mo»»»

1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel has defended his trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy after footage of him celebrating with the USA hockey team drew online criticism. In a post on X, Patel told "very concerned media" he was "extremely humbled" to be with the men's team after their victory over Canada in Mi»»»

Dubai: What’s the beef, you ask? Well, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked debates over its depiction of force-feeding beef in certain scenes and no, we’re not just talking memes. The Hindi-language film, which focuses on girls trapped in forced religious conversion rackets, has become the »»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»

BSP–United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova said on Sunday that it was wrong for caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky to return to the post years after the Libya trial. Kiselova added that Bulgaria’s foreign policy should be more moderate. Kiselova said there were ministers with baggage f»»»

ROME — Italian power giant Enel said Saturday it is buying a "portfolio" of US wind and solar plants with a capacity of 830 megawatts (MW) for around $1 billion.It said it was buying the plants, which have an expected average output of around 2.1 TWh (Terawatt-hours) per year, from Excelsior Energy»»»

As President Donald Trump prepares for his key State of the Union address on Tuesday, the once unstoppable US leader finds himself weighed down by the Supreme Court decision to strike down his signature tariff policy amid souring public opinion over his immigration crackdown and failure to address »»»

The family of a 19-year-old Palestinian-American man who they say was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank have called for accountability over his killing. Nasrallah Abu Siyam was shot near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, becoming at least the sixth»»»

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. U.S. Presidents Donald»»»

1 of 3 | Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam is one of three leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces sanctioned by the United States on Thursday. Photo courtesy U.S. Treasury/Release Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The United States is sanctioning three leaders of Sudan's warring Rapid Support Forces on accusations of co»»»

The Israeli army is preparing to carry out “massive and unprecedented” strikes against groups backed by Iran, including the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and armed factions in Iraq, should they join a potential war in the region, revealed Israeli military sources. Iran is applying great pr»»»

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese»»»

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) discussed a plan to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea with Ukrainian saboteurs, German outlet Der Spiegel has reported, citing sources in Kiev. Berlin apparently believes the September 2022 blasts that crippled the key connectors that deliv»»»

1 of 2 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen January 31 around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church the next day. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Law enforcement said they're considering using genetic genealogy to test the DNA found at the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the State of Qatar recorded 109.90 points in January 2026, marking a decrease of 2.22 percent compared with December 2025, whereas it marked a year-on-year rise of 2.28 percent compared with the same month in 2025. The index, which measures inflation, »»»

The US presidential jet is getting a new paint design that will include one of President Donald Trump's preferred colour choices for the White House and his hotels, gold. Air Force One and other planes used by high level US officials, such as First Lady Melania Trump are being repainted gold, deep »»»

The Geneva peace talks on ending the war in Ukraine broke up yesterday with no concrete results. There were no announcements nor any readout of what was discussed. However, US envoy Steve Witkoff released an upbeat post on social media saying the talks were “positive”. A report by the Russian news »»»

Alex Soros, heir to his father’s empire, met with some of US President Donald Trump’s leading opponents at the Munich Security Conference. Looking behind the hugs and handshakes, it’s clear that the eye of Soros is fixed on the 2028 election. Soros’ weekend in Munich was a whirlwind of photo opport»»»

An international probe into Volodymyr Zelensky could reveal he’s just one link in a sprawling corruption chain, according to Volodymyr Oleynyk, a Ukrainian politician and former MP of the Verkhovna Rada. "Most Western leaders are entangled in Ukrainian corruption schemes," Volodymyr Oleynyk, a Ukra»»»

DOHA: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the State of Qatar recorded 109.90 points in January 2026, marking a decrease of 2.22 percent compared with December 2025, whereas it marked a year-on-year rise of 2.28 percent compared with the same month in 2025. The index, which measures inflation, compris»»»