1 of 5 | President of Chateau de Versailles Christophe Leribault speaks during a press conference on the "The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles" exhibition in the forbidden city in Beijing, China, on April 1, 2024. On Wednesday, he was appointed as the new director at the Louvre Museum. F»»»

The US is preparing to start offering passport services in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank for the first time. A statement posted on Tuesday to the US embassy's X account said consular officers "will be providing routine passport services" to US citizens in the settlement of Efrat on »»»

Juiz de Fora, Brazil: Despair hung over two cities in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday as rescuers and residents searched for 33 people missing after torrential rains unleashed flooding and landslides that killed at least 36. A violent downpour on Monday in the state of Minas Gerais turned streets »»»

The Sofia District Court has ruled that the initial 24-hour police detention of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev was unlawful. The decision came after an appeal filed by his attorney, Ina Lyulcheva, according to the legal outlet De Facto. Kotsev was detained on July 8 last year under the Law on the Anti»»»

In Bulgaria, "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) has signaled its readiness to collaborate with any parliamentary formation, including a yet-to-be-announced group aligned with President Rumen Radev, to secure a parliamentary quota for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). A qualifie»»»

Paris, France: The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100-million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault, who replaced Laurence des Cars, was appointed president of the icon»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi to Bangkok service from October, marking the aircraft’s debut in Thailand and adding significant capacity ahead of the winter travel season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The double-decker»»»

Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP)- The Ministry of Communication Technologies will assist the participation of nine Tunisian labelled and innovative startups (artificial intelligence, Fin Tech, GovTech, Smart Cities, Agritech, Health Tech, cybersecurity, digital...»»»

Türkiye is ‌evaluating all aspects of potential measures that may be taken in the event of a conflict between its neighbor Iran and the United States, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters on Wednesday. Iran and the United States resumed negotiations earlier this month as Washington builds up mi»»»

Manila: Philippine protesters took to the streets Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, aiming their anger at a corruption scandal under his son's current administration. At a pair of protests barely a kilometre (0.6 miles) apart, demonstrators braved a scor»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Inflation in Russia decreased to 5.6% in 2025, and the authorities will continue to work on it, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday. "Inflation remained one of the major challenges for the country. Thanks to the joint measures of the Bank of Russia and the »»»

Novarion DMX Construction, a Sibiu-based company with over 11 years of experience in construction and general contracting and a portfolio of 150,000 square meters built, announces the entry of Novarion Holding SRL into its shareholding structure. The company, controlled by entrepreneur Raul Țărnaru»»»

China and Germany want to deepen cooperation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Beijing on Wednesday, as Merz began a visit aimed at resetting ties amid a widening trade imbalance. Merz told Li that Germany attached great importance on maintaining and deepening i»»»

The European Union and Samir Kassir Foundation launched Wednesday the 21st edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press. The award, which has been granted by the European Union since 2006, honors the Lebanese journalist and writer Samir Kassir, who was assassinated in 2005. The compet»»»

Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance. Imports into Germany from China were more than double the value of those exported back last year – according to federal statistics. "We want a partnership with China that is balanced»»»

Three firefighters recovered a man’s body from mud and rubble after landslides triggered by torrential rains killed 30 people in southeastern Brazil, authorities said Tuesday, with 39 still missing. Rivers burst their banks in Minas Gerais state, inundating Juiz de Fora and Uba. More than 200 peopl»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience fair to partly cloudy conditions from today through Sunday, with humid nights and a chance of fog or mist in some areas, the national forecaster said. According to its daily bulletin, the National Centre of Metrology says that humidity levels are expected to rise»»»

Dubai: The UAE could see fog forming on more than 20 days next month, making March the peak period for the weather phenomenon, forecasters said, urging motorists to heed official warnings. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued alerts over the likelihood of fog over the next three days, wa»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in India on February 18 for a state visit targeting $20bn in bilateral trade for the year, up from $15.2bn in 2025, as he seeks to deepen ties with one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. »»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

The president and director of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars (R), looks on prior to being questioned by senators October 22 following a burglary at the Louvre, at the French Senate in Paris. She resigned her position Tuesday. File Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The director of the Louvre i»»»

A dispute over historic tenements at Józefa 9 and 11 and Bożego Ciała 24 in Kraków’s Kazimierz district has divided residents and investors. The buildings, currently home to tenants and local businesses including the iconic Eszeweria café, are set to be converted into a five star hotel with confere»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelattyon Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and»»»

The Paris Agriculture Fair, or Salon de L'Agriculture, is an institution in France. It's a must for politicians, but its star attractions – the cows – are missing this year. In this edition, we dive into why they aren't there, why politicians flock to the event, and the weight of la vache, or »»»

Burned out vehicles are seen on the boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Monday. The resort city reported visible disruptions after violence linked to the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in a military operation. Photo by Arturo Montero/EPA Feb. 24 (»»»

Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – Syria and Jordan held talks on Tuesday regarding strengthening agricultural cooperation, expanding trade exchange, and harmonizing standards between the two countries. The discussions focused on facilitating the exchange of agricultural products, easing transport, transit»»»

Juiz de Fora, Brazil: Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 23 people dead and 47 missing in flooding and landslides, officials said Tuesday. Streets turned into raging rivers, with one resident seen clinging to an electricity pole while another waved for help from a window, ac»»»

A man rides a bicycle through a flooded street in Porto Alegre, Brazil, when heavy rains also hit the southern portion of the country. File Photo by Ricardo Rimol/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- At least 22 people have died, dozens remain missing and more than 400 have been displaced after heavy rains hit sou»»»

Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the meeting, they discuss»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Next»»»

The enemy failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield and now resorts to individual attacks and terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) board. Other statements by the Russian president: FSB employees are now »»»

Acting Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has indicated that the delivery of Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 fighter jets is likely to be postponed by approximately one year. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the annual conference of the Chief of Defence, he explained that the delay »»»

As Europe continues to face a changing economic situation, the competition for skilled workers has intensified significantly. The services of immigration lawyers are increasingly becoming essential for companies seeking high-tech and specialised talent. While national laws across the European Union»»»

Addressing delegates of the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) on Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova said that major national goals are achievable only when they have the support of all 265 municipalities. “Without you, the link bet»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the founder and executive chairman of the French Institute of International Relations Thierry de Montbrial in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss current global affairs. "A great privilege for me, and an exceptional meeting with Thierry de Montbrial»»»

With battle lines essentially frozen after four years of war in Ukraine, Russia has begun to use a new tactic known as a "thousand cuts" – simultaneous attacks by smaller groups that are able to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory by exploiting weaknesses in its defences. After four years of wa»»»

Iran's central bank (CBI) has moved the country's long-delayed currency redenomination into its preliminary operational phase, with the old rial set to be fully withdrawn from circulation by 2030.  Until redenominatio»»»

US military aircraft did not fly during the closure of Vasil Levski Airport, Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov told journalists. He spoke to the media on Tuesday after presenting an Analysis of the Status and Readiness of the Armed Forces in 2025. On February 19, the Defence Ministry announced »»»

Hamas on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control over the occupied West Bank. Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a pr»»»

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, and Hideki Tojo, the murderous dictator of Japan during World War II, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades of darkness, came the EDSA "People Power" revolt, which sparked a sea-»»»

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 »»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»