U.S. accuses Chile of risking regional sovereignty over China project - UPI.com
China Mobile's former president and CEO, He Biao, delivers a speech in March at Mobile World Congress Fira Barcelona convention center in L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, in Barcelona, Spain. He stepped down two weeks ago. File Photo by Alejandro Garci/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The United St»»»
Putin: The enemy is incapable of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Putin: The enemy is incapable of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia 24-02-2026 17:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occupation for»»»
A murky beginning and end: the Jeffrey Epstein story
Jeffrey Epstein was born in the winter of 1953 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, into a typical middle-class Jewish family. They weren't wealthy, influential or politically connected. His father worked a normal job, and his mother was a housewife. He was a quiet, academically gifted child d»»»
Using jogging tracks? Dubai Police say e-scooters don’t belong there
Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»
Bulgarian Municipalities Focus on Unity, Investment, Waste Reform, Digital Transformation at Association's General Assembly
Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»
What’s Behind France and UK’s Plot to Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapon?
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said in a statement on Tuesday that "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb.” It is nothing but “an attempt to exert pressure on the upcoming Russia–Ukraine–US peace talks,” Russian political analyst Yulia Semke told Sputnik.The UK an»»»
Ukraine Conflict: From Euromaidan to Special Military Operation
Sputnik's documentary explores the origins of the Ukrainian crisis: the Kiev regime’s oppression of the Russian-speaking population of Donbass, the failure of the 2014 Minsk agreements and other events that led to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This documentary shows how the Ukraine crisi»»»
Road traffic fatalities down 5.77% since start of 2026 (Observatory)
Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) - Road traffic fatalities in Tunisia have decreased by 5.77% from the beginning of the year until February 22, compared with the same period in 2025, according to the National Road Safety Observatory (ONSR).According to data...»»»
Israel could bomb Lebanon’s infrastructure if tensions between Iran and the US escalate, FM warns – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanese foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. The comments from Youssef Raggi came amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East that suggested Washing»»»
Exports from Poland no longer semi-finished products
In 2025, the value of one kilogram of Polish exports exceeded EUR 3 for the first time, reaching EUR 3.04, a 6.7% annual increase. The rise cannot be explained solely by inflation or exchange rate changes, suggesting a structural shift toward more advanced and processed goods. The share of high tec»»»
Łódź wants to build its own Silicon Valley, chips instead of textiles
Representatives of the city of Łódź, the regional government, the Łódź Special Economic Zone, and Lodz University of Technology signed a letter of intent to cooperate on developing the semiconductor sector in Central Poland. A key goal is the creation of a specialized technology park dedicated to t»»»
QFZ, QF sign partnership agreement to advance climate action, sustainable development
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qatar Foundation (QF) signed a partnership agreement to establish strategic framework for cooperation on climate change action and sustainable development. The agreement aims to advance Qatar's climate change preparedness and capacity through climat»»»
Caretaker Education Minister Ignatov Seeks to Keep Schools Free of Political Campaigning
Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Sergei Ignatov met with the heads of the Regional Departments of Education (RDE) on Tuesday to discuss current priorities in the sector and how to keep schools and other education institutions politically neutral during the upcoming election campaign. Ign»»»
Meta strikes $100b AMD chip deal to power next-gen AI push
Meta has struck a multiyear chip agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that could be worth as much as $100 billion, marking one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure deals to date as the social media giant accelerates its push toward advanced AI systems and what CEO Mark Zucke»»»
OSCE and Ministry of Justice Launch Youth Crime Prevention Social Media Awareness Campaign
As part of their efforts to prevent youth recruitment into crime, the OSCE Secretariat and the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the Albanian Ministry of Justice and its Crime Prevention Centre for Juveniles and Youth, launched a youth crime prevention awareness campaign on social medi»»»
General Directorate of Endowments announces continued partnership with HMC Heart Hospital via Nabd Waqf
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowment »»»
Ambulance service orders inquiry after responder sings at nightclub
An emergency responder who took to the stage to sing after attending to a woman who fainted at a nightclub in Athens will face a sworn administrative inquiry, the ambulance service EKAV has said. The incident occurred at a nightclub in the Ilion district, where a 65-year-old woman lost consciousnes»»»
No Unpaid Funds to Municipalities, Regional Minister Todorova-Boneva Says
Caretaker Regional Minister Angelina Todorova-Boneva said on Tuesday that the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has no unpaid funds to municipalities and that over BGN 750 million have been paid out to municipalities in 2025. She spoke at the 39th General Assembly of the National As»»»
Election Registration Opens with Single Coalition Filing on Day One
One coalition Tuesday submitted papers on the first day of registration of parties and coalitions for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said. An hour before the end of the CEC working hours, there were zero registrations. CEC opened the registration»»»
Meta, AMD reach deal to expand AI infrastructure - UPI.com
Meta and AMD announced a partnership Tuesday to grow Meta's AI infrastructure with AMD's Instinct graphics processor chips. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Meta and AMD announced a partnership on Tuesday to grow Meta's AI infrastructure with its Instinct graphics pr»»»
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that his top military adviser had urged caution on air strikes against Iran, saying the general believes it would be "easily won". Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky»»»
Environment Minister Calls for More Active Role of Municipalities in Waste, Water Management
Municipalities must assume a more active role in waste and water management, encourage competition in the sector and apply the “polluter pays” principle at local level, caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Muni»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov Reaffirms Bulgaria's Strong Support for Ukraine
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reaffirmed the Bulgarian government's clear and consistent position of strong support for Ukraine. He took part in a videoconference meeting of leaders from the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", the government information service said on Tuesday. This was G»»»
Brnabic meets with Danish ambassador to Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic and Danish Ambassador to Belgrade Pernille Dahler Kardel met on Tuesday to discuss Brnabic's upcoming visit to Copenhagen, scheduled for Thursday. During the visit, Brnabic will meet with Danish King Frederik X, among others. "Brnabic said that Serb»»»
Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with temperatures between 8 and 15 C
Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be mostly clear across most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the south, light to moderate, at 10 to 15 km/h.The sea will be slightly...»»»
EU Asks Ukraine to Speed Up Repair of Druzhba Pipeline - Commission Head
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has asked Ukraine to speed up the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. "We ask for the repairs [from Ukraine] on the pipeline ... to be accelerated," von der Leyen said at a press conference in »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Egyptian counterpart
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»»»
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives WHO delegation
Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»
More than 16,000 motorists penalized for traffic violations in three days
Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police over the three-day holiday period at the end of Carnival was found in breach of some traffic rule, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 16,274 violations were recorded between Friday and Clean Monday, at a time of increased traffic flow»»»
Caretaker Finance Minister: Around EUR 200 Mln in Approved Municipal Projects Await Disbursement
"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»
Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com
A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»
JEA launches policy paper to enhance Jordan's infrastructure
AMMAN — Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) has issued a policy paper on the state of the Kingdom's infrastructure.The paper calls for a "radical" transition in running this sector to shift from a model of expanding projects to an integrated scheme for managing national assets.This transition approa»»»
Sharjah rolls out door-to-door car inspection service via Rafid
Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a new “Door-to-Door Inspection Service” during Ramadan 2026, allowing motorists in Sharjah to complete vehicle renewal inspections without visiting testing centres. The initiative aims to enhance customer convenience and simplify the inspection pro»»»
Caretaker Finance Minister: Around EUR 200 Million in Approved Municipal Projects Await Disbursement
"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»
Amir hosts iftar banquet for leaders of Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, security agencies
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan for Their Excellencies commanders and senior officers of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and the State's security agencies, at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. »»»
e& posts record 2025 profit on higher subscribers, hikes 2026 dividend
Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»
e& CEO Hatem Dowidar to step down by end of March 2026
Dubai: e& said on Monday that Group Chief Executive Officer Hatem Dowidar will step down at the end of March, concluding a six-year tenure during which the company expanded beyond its core telecommunications business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The board has appoi»»»
United States: New York city blanketed in snow
New York city remains under a state of emergency after a massive snowstorm pummelled the US northeast on Monday (February 23).»»»
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over death of drug lord
Nearly 10,000 troops have been deployed in Mexico to quell violence which broke out after the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that claimed dozens of lives, officials said.»»»
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
A powerful winter blizzard that hit the north-eastern US has left two dead in Maryland and continues to delay flights and cause widespread power outages across the region. In Calvert County, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, a vehicle was struck by a falling tree that toppled onto the road way, killin»»»
Their Names Must Not Be Forgotten: Bulgarians Who Fell in Ukraine
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it did not count on one thing: that among the defenders standing in its way would be Bulgarians. Not just ethnic Bulgarians born on Ukrainian soil, but citizens of Bulgaria itself - men who crossed borders, left families »»»
Fifth session of Tunisian-Brazilian Political consultations held in Brazil
Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) – The fifth session of Tunisian-Brazilian political consultations took place Monday in Brasília, with the participation of delegations from both countries.The Tunisian delegation was headed by Riadh Dridi, Director General of...»»»
US to integrate Musk’s Grok AI into classified military systems – media
The US Department of War has reportedly signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate its Grok chatbot into classified military systems, escalating pressure on rival contractor Anthropic as it refuses to lift safeguards on its Claude model. The deal, first reported by the New York Times and»»»
Minister of State at Foreign Ministry participates in Cairo preparatory meeting on supporting the Lebanese Army
Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and»»»
Amir hosts iftar banquet for leaders of defence, interior ministries, and security services
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has hosted an iftar banquet at Lusail Palace for senior officers and commanders of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and other state security agencies, in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. Als»»»
UAE launches ‘One Million Volunteer Hours’ initiative
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at mobilising students and parents to contribute one million volunteer hours in schools and communities, as part of efforts to strengthen social responsibility and civic engagement. The programme, titled “One Million Volunte»»»
US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million in mother's abduction
US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday her family is now offering up to $1 million for a tip leading to the recovery of her mother, who was kidnapped 24 days ago. Guthrie acknowledged that her mother might now be dead, in what would be a tragic end to a case that has gripped America and baffled»»»
Anytime brings fully digital motor insurance to Romanian drivers
With a streamlined quote journey requiring only four essential fields and a completely paperless experience from payment to policy delivery, Anytime continues to invest in digital solutions designed around customer needs. “The new option available on our website marks an important step in strengthe»»»
BCR Dragobete Study: 1 in 3 young people say money has affected their relationship
A new BCR study, conducted by Cult Market Research on the occasion of the Romanian Valentine’s Day, shows how young people today manage their finances as a couple and what these choices say about trust, maturity, and the future. The results show that, beyond romantic gestures, the stability of a mo»»»
Revolutionary Guards Conduct Military Drills in Iran’s South
Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military, are carrying out drills on the country's southern shores of the Gulf, state media said Tuesday. "Combined 1404 (2026) exercise of the IRGC Ground Forces has begun," state TV reported, referring to this year in both the Iranian and Gr»»»