Egypt’s equity market swung sharply over the week of 15–19 February 2026, reversing an early breakout to close firmly in the red as foreign investors accelerated selling into geopolitical uncertainty. The EGX30 ended roughly 3.14% below Sunday’s level, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to exter»»»

International investor Hagag Development Europe has announced changes in its operations in the energy sector and its local management structure, including the appointment of Răzvan Pârvulescu as Business Development Director of the Natural Gas Division within Hagag Energy. Pârvulescu has been invol»»»

More than 3,200 people marched through the French city of Lyon on Saturday to honor Quentin Deranque, a nationalist activist killed following a street brawl with alleged far-left militants. Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student and member of the identitarian group Audace Lyon, died on Februar»»»

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo. 1 of 4 | On February 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo Mission near pr»»»

Five political formations are firmly positioned to enter the next National Assembly, while two more remain just below the 4% threshold but retain tangible prospects of representation. These are the findings of a national representative survey conducted by Trend at the request of 24 Chasa in the per»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO must revert to its 1997 borders to secure lasting peace in Ukraine, while European leaders pursue de-escalation and respect the alliance's pledge against eastward expansion "one inch" toward Russia, Armando Mema, member of the Finnish national-conservative party Freedom Alli»»»

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shipp»»»

Five formations are certain to enter the next National Assembly, while two others retain a realistic chance of representation, according to a survey, presented by Trend poll agency. The agency estimates that 3.1 million voters will go to the polls on April 19. The survey, commissioned by 24 Chasa, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Saida, owned by Time Form Syndicate and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, delivered a dramatic late surge in the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 50-70 over 1400m for horses aged three and above, to clinch the Al Waab Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on the turf on Saturday night. The five-year-old ma»»»

Dubai: Celebrity power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH”. The couple, who have been dating for nearly eight years but have never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, shared a heartf»»»

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with two prominent figures competing for the position. Hamas recently completed the formation of a new Shura Council of more than 80 members, a consultative body largely compos»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night. At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart »»»

On 22 February of each year, Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727 in Diriyah, northwest of present-day Riyadh. The date marks the emergence of a centralised political authority in a region long characterised by fragmentation. Today, »»»

Several members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday issued a joint statement condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, that it “would be fine” if Israel took over a huge swath of the Mid»»»

Syria's notorious al-Hol ISIS camp, which once held tens of thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group, has been fully cleared after the final convoy departed on February 22, officials said. Fadi al-»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned the public of a rise in relative humidity levels and the chances of mist to fog formation over some areas during the night hours and Monday morning, according to its daily weather updates. Earlier on Sunday, QMD announced that weather c»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast a chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility. In its weather update on Sunday, the NCM said horizontal visibility may drop even further at times over some coastal and internal areas from 10pm Sunday until 10am Monday. The »»»

As streets across Saudi cities were adorned in green and traditional attire, a series of major cultural and entertainment events were under way on Sunday across the Kingdom to mark Founding Day. Riyadh and cities nationwide were transformed into cultural and tourism destinations, attracting thousan»»»

Somaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its independence late last year. In remarks to»»»

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, setting up a 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend. The South Korean, already beloved in Los Angeles as he embarks on his first full seaso»»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s Pieter Devos delivered a standout performance at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena, winning Friday’s CSI5* 1.50m Faults and Time feature on the third day of CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines. Aboard Jarina J, Devos produced a flawless round in 59.58 seconds to secure the t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar is set to make history this June by participating for the first time ever in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking a milestone moment for Qatari motorsport on the global endurance racing stage. Held annually at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe, the 24-hour endurance race is regard»»»

The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in Lyon has become a rallying cry for right-wing forces in France and beyond.  If police predictions come true, France’s third-largest city of Lyo»»»

France's Océane Michelon and Julia Simon won gold and silver respectively in the women's biathlon 12.5-kilometre mass start race the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Czech biathlete Tereza Vobornikova had to settle for bronze after being overtaken by the French powerhouse team, »»»

Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter "passed away peacefully" on Saturday morning "surrounded by his loving family",»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with a slight drop in temperatures and rising humidity overnight, increasing the likelihood of fog and mist in some coastal and inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The Centre said »»»

Dubai: Low horizontal visibility is expected across parts of the UAE late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, with the National Centre of Meteorology warning that visibility could deteriorate sharply in some coastal and inland areas due to the formation of fog and mist. According to the Centre,»»»

For decades, overseas Filipino workers have been called “modern-day heroes.” They have kept the Philippine economy afloat through remittances (up 3.3% to $35.634 billion in 2025, from $34.493 billion in 2024), sacrifice, and sheer grit. But when the contracts end and the "Balikbayan" boxes stop arr»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Arab and Islamic countries and organizations on Saturday voiced emphatic condemnation and extreme worry over remarks made by the US ambassador to Israeli occupation, in which he accepted its control over Arab lands, including the occupied West Bank.This came in a joint stat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna) and QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies have officially launched their publication, ‘Semiotics of Nature: Recharging Nature with Meaning for Environmental Ethics a»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Dilva, left, greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the start of a trip that saw the two leaders' agree to grow business between their countries to more than $20 billion per year. Photo by Narendra Modi/X Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Leaders from Brazil and India »»»

The UAE Tour men’s stage will take place on Sunday, February 22, with motorists in Abu Dhabi advised of phased traffic restrictions throughout the day. Abu Dhabi Mobility confirmed that closures will be implemented in rolling phases and reopened progressively once the race convoy clears each sectio»»»

The invasion began in the north. Reports came first from Norway House: aircraft approaching in tight formation, flying low over frozen lakes and pine forest, their engines carrying through the winter air. Soon after, word arrived that the Canadian city of Selkirk had fallen. The German war machine,»»»

Budapest: In Hungary's capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to travel back two millennia to a time before tomatoes, mozzarella or even the word "pizza" were known in Europe. At Neverland Pizzeria in central Budapest, founder Josep Zara and his team have created »»»

Budapest: In Hungary's capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to travel back two millennia to a time before tomatoes, mozzarella or even the word "pizza" were known in Europe. At Neverland Pizzeria in central Budapest, founder Josep Zara and his team have created »»»

Alexander Tomov, chairperson of Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, a partner in the BSP–United Left coalition, Saturday said that his party's goal is for the political entity around former president Rumen Radev and BSP-United Left to form the foundation of a future governing majority. Tomov spo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

Only a few will be tempted to celebrate: German magazine Spiegel – once, a very long time ago, a proud flagship of critical investigate journalism but now an often cringe-inducing, radical-Centrist government and establishment mouthpiece – has noticed the obvious fact that Germany’s American overlo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»

With Israeli settler violence surging in the occupied West Bank, al-Mughayyir, north-east of Ramallah, has found itself on the frontline. It faces regular incursions by the Israeli army and has seen farmland seized by settlers who have built new outposts. Marzoq Abu Naim from the village council sa»»»

The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed sweeping global tariffs last year. In its 6-3 decision, the court ruled that Trump could not use a 1977 law - the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - to levy taxes on imports from nea»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience generally fair weather over the coming days, with periods of fog expected during early mornings, as temperatures fluctuate slightly before rising again midweek. According to the latest forecast from the National Center of Meteorology, conditions on Saturday will »»»

Is the far left about to replace the far right as the pariah of French politics? The question is inescapable following the killing in Lyon of nationalist student Quentin Deranque by suspected far-left militants. Deranque was killed on 12 February after a small university protest by far-right femini»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but hopes to go to the World Cup first. The ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker returned in January 2025 to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi club A»»»

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating blamed on the hard left. His death has fomented tensions ahead of municipal elections next month »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson helped the brother of UK King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, secure a position as a government trade envoy in 2001 against the King's wishes, The Telegraph reported on Friday, adding that they both face scrutiny over their »»»

A French soldier has died after he was shot in the head while taking part in a game with other soldiers during a party, according to local media. Brigadier Alexandre Lanckbeen was critically injured during the incident last Saturday while attending a party involving alcohol at the Percy Military Te»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the beginning of his meeting with the leadership of the Central Election Commission (CEC) that his cabinet is determined to conduct a very good process in the upcoming elections. Chair of the Central Election Commission, Kamelia Neykova also spoke, expr»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against comments by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the killing of French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque. A mathematics student, Deranque died of his injuries on Saturday following a brawl between rival groups in the southeaster»»»