Tanjug 5m

Brnabic attends reception hosted by Danish king

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, who is on an official visit to Denmark, attended a reception hosted by King Frederik X of Denmark on Thursday. Earlier, Brnabic visited the Danish parliament for a discussion with members of the legislature's Presidium about Serbia's EU integrati»»»

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UPI 9m

U.S. authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for private sector - UPI.com

A loaded oil tanker tanker enters Matanzas Bay off Havana, Cuba, on February 16 and docks near the city’s energy logistics port amid ongoing U.S. energy sanctions on the island. Russia has been sending fuel considered to be aid. Photo By EPA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Contro»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Afghan military attacks Pakistan after deadly strikes

Afghanistan attacked Pakistani forces at the border on Thursday in response to deadly air strikes, military and government officials said. "In response to repeated violations by the Pakistani military, large-scale offensive operations were launched against Pakistani military bases and military inst»»»

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TAP 18m

Clear to partly cloudy skies Thursday night across most regions 

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - The sky will be clear to partly cloudy on Thursday night across most regions of the country, with the possibility of fog forming toward the end of the night, the National Institute of Meteorology reported in a follow-up...»»»

Al Awsat 18m

US Moves to Cut Off Swiss Bank from Financial System over Alleged Iran, Russia Links

The US Treasury Department proposed a rule on Thursday that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the US financial system on the grounds the Swiss bank had supported illicit actors linked to Iran and Russia. The Treasury alleged MBaer and its employees had facilitated corrup»»»

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Sputnik 18m

Russia’s S-500 Prometey: The Death Knell for British and French Nuclear ICBMs

Russian missile defenses are becoming increasingly sophisticated and may render British and French nuclear weapons ineffective, states the UK-based defense think tank RUSI. "The nuclear forces of the UK and France consist of strategic submarines armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles that a»»»

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Sana 31m

Al-Shaibani discusses with European delegation level of diplomatic representation

Damascus, Feb.26 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, received Thursday a diplomatic delegation from the European Union, headed by Rosa Maria Gheli, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the European External Action Service.Talks during the meeting»»»

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BBC 40m

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Parents using Instagram's child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, »»»

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Tanjug 41m

Djuric: US to be strong partner to Serbia in preservation of regional stability

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday in Washington Serbia-US relations would be firm in the coming period and that the US would be a strong partner to Serbia in preservation of regional stability, in further economic development of Serbia and in safeguarding the position of Serbs l»»»

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UPI 45m

In photos: Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Narendra Modi to Israel - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, where Modi he spoke at the Knesset in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks adjacent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Knesset in Jeru»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Parliament Obliges PM to Participate in Hearing on US Military Aircraft at Sofia Airport

On Thursday, Parliament obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the US military aircraft at Sofia Airport and on tensions in the Middle East. The proposal was made by There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov, who suggested that Gurov's particip»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Caretaker Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Linking US Aircraft Presence at Sofia Airport to Non-NATO Operations Is Speculation, Says Defence Minister

Any attempt to link the presence of US aircraft on Bulgarian territory to operations outside NATO plans is speculation, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. The hearing concerned US military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia Airport, tensi»»»

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UPI 1h

Brothers. both politicians, convicted of arranging Marielle Franco murder in 2018 - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilor Marielle Franco. File Photo by Mario Vasconcellos/EPA-EFE Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Russia denies setting any timeline for settlement with Ukraine

Moscow: Russia on Thursday denied setting any final timeline for settling with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow has specific objectives it is working to accomplish, stressing that Russia is not setting a deadline for settling with Ukraine, but rather focusing on ta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Velizar Shalamanov Appointed Deputy Foreign Minister

Velizar Shalamanov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs by order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, the Ministry said on Thursday. Shalamanov has extensive professional experience in the field of defence and national security. He served as minister of defence in 2014 and as »»»

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France24 1h

Havana says four gunmen killed on US speedboat were trying to 'infiltrate' Cuba

Cuba said on Thursday that 10 gunmen on a Florida-registered speed boat who opened fire on the Caribbean nation's coastguard had "intended to carry out an infiltration for the purposes of terrorism". The Cuban coastguard on Thursday said it killed four people and wounded six more on the vessel, whi»»»

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France24 1h

Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe: What to expect?

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday (February 26) before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier tells us more.»»»

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EU Observer 1h

45 days to election: Poll shows a significant Tisza lead, Orbán puts soldiers on the streets

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: The p»»»

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BBC 1h

At least 10 FBI staffers connected to Trump investigations fired

The FBI has fired roughly 10 members, all of whom participated in a probe into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term. Their termination on Wednesday, confirmed by the BBC's media partner CBS News, was announced shortly after FBI director Kash Patel told Reuters that f»»»

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France24 1h

On the front line with a Ukrainian air assault unit equipped with Caesar howitzers

In the Dnipro region of Ukraine, soldiers from the air assault forces are equipped with Ceasar self-propelled howitzers, the French defence industry's flagship weapon. But the work of Ukrainian gunners has changed since the first Caesers were delivered. With the proliferation of drones,&n»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye Probing Reason for Deadly F-16 Crash on Border Mission 

NATO member Türkiye is investigating the still unknown cause of an F-16 fighter jet crash that killed its pilot shortly after takeoff on a mission toward the Bulgarian border region, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Two F-16s took off simultaneously early on Wednesday from the 9th Main Jet Ba»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Expert on Palestinian Territories Denounces 'Toxic' Attacks against Her

The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanes»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian Defense Minister receives a high-level Turkish delegation

Damascus, Feb. 26 (SANA) Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra received on Thursday a high-level delegation from the Turkish Defense Industries Agency in Damascus, and discussed with them prospects for bilateral cooperation in several fields. During the meeting, the importance of continui»»»

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France24 1h

Business - EBRD reports resilient regional economic growth

Despite headwinds from US tariffs and Chinese competition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's latest report shows stronger-than-expected GDP growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa as decelerating inflation boosts consumer spending power. In Business, we spoke to the report's»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Diplomacy or Conflict? US and Iran hold fresh talks as military pressure builds.

Dubai: Iran and the United States held another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, as rising military tensions and a significant American force buildup in the Middle East cast a long shadow over diplomatic efforts. The Oman-mediated discussions, hosted at the Omani ambassador’s r»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Aramco’s Gas Strategy Builds Momentum with Major Progress Towards Growth Target

Aramco announced Thursday major progress in its ambitious gas expansion strategy, with the start of production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, and the commencement of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the largest gas plants in the world. This will contribute to»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

ISSF Calls for 'smarter' sovereign capital to catalyse venture investment at MEVCA summit

AMMAN — The Innovative Start ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) on Thursday, participated in the Investors Summit organised by the Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA) at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), according to an ISSF statement.ISSF CEO Mohammed Muhtaseb highlighted the pivotal role of s»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

87-year-old dies after falling from Thessaloniki balcony

An 87-year-old man died Thursday after falling from a second-floor balcony in the Sykkies neighborhood of Thessaloniki. Neighbors alerted emergency services around 1:30 p.m., and paramedics found the man unconscious at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic extends birthday wishes to Erdogan, invites him to visit Serbia

ASTANA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone on Thursday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to whom he extended best wishes for his 72nd birthday, and said he expected him to pay an exceptionally important visit to Belgrade and Serbia soon. In a post on his buducnostsrbijeav»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Crimes Against Humanity Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iran Deputy Minister

A complaint has been filed in Switzerland accusing Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi of crimes against humanity linked to anti-government protests in his country in recent years, lawyers said Thursday. The complaint, filed by an Iranian-Swiss citizen, said Gharibabadi "may have comm»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Central Election Commission Sets Rules for Observer Participation in April Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted the terms and procedure for the participation of observers in the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, 2026, the CEC said on Thursday. The CEC will accept applications for the registration of observers until 5:00 p.m. on April 17. Observe»»»

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UPI 2h

Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98 - UPI.com

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who became the world's oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going strong at 98 and is headed to a tournament in Las Vegas. Jensen Beach resident Maggie Kennedy was dubbed the world's oldest competitive pool player by Guinness World Records in 202»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Student associations stage Athens rally ahead of Tempe anniversary

Student and university associations staged and completed a rally in central Athens on Thursday afternoon ahead of the third anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster, organizers said. The groups organized the gathering to commemorate the victims of the February 28, 2023 train crash, Greece’s deadli»»»

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Novinite 2h

How Long Will US Planes Stay at Sofia Airport?

The US military planes currently stationed at Sofia’s civil airport “Vasil Levski” are not assigned to participate in any ongoing or planned combat operations, officials clarified during a parliamentary hearing. Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski, and»»»

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BNE 2h

Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource

Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed small modular reactor (SMR) technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, even as it reduces the country’s long-standing strategic reliance on Russia, according to Ivan Tchakarov of GlobalSource Partners. »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Russia Says EU Plan to Permanently Ban its Oil is Mad

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that only a "madman" could propose a permanent ban on oil imports from Russia, as planned by the European Union, Reuters reported. The European Commission will submit a legal proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports on Apr»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S. seizes third oil tanker in Indian Ocean - UPI.com

The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Photo by Department of War/X Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Berth»»»

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UPI 2h

Hillary Clinton to testify before closed House committee on Epstein - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Secret service personnel and local law enforcement prepare to do a security sweep of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center where Bill and Hillary Clinton are to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein probe in Chappaqua, N.Y., Thursday. Former Secretary of State Hi»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

ADC rolls out upgrade package at Aqaba Airport

AMMAN — The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is implementing a package of upgrades at Aqaba's King Hussein International Airport to enhance passenger comfort and streamline arrival and departure procedures in line with growing air traffic.The works include infrastructure and service-system upgra»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Luxury cruise ship 'AROYA' makes maiden call to Doha

DOHA: The Cruise Terminal at Old Doha Port on Thursday welcomed the luxury cruise ship 'AROYA' on its maiden voyage to Qatar. Operated by Saudi-based AROYA Cruises, the vessel arrived carrying 1,023 passengers and 1,103 crew members. As one of the largest ships to dock at the terminal, AROYA is sch»»»

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France24 2h

Iran student protests continue

Student demonstrations erupted on Saturday (February 21) at several major universities in the capital Tehran, with campuses in other cities joining in the days that followed. Pro- and anti-government groups faced off during rallies on the university campuses.»»»

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France24 2h

French court sentences Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari for justifying terrorism

A French court on Thursday (February 26) sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in Iran. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot tells us more.»»»

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TAP 2h

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...»»»

Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Naharnet 2h

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»»»

BNE 2h

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»»»

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BNE 2h

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»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

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 »»»

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