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Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen does not want P»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

NEASC recognises ACS Doha Int’l School for academic standards

Tribune News Network Doha ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has been recognised for its excellent standards in both academic and pastoral benchmarks, following the latest inspection by NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges that took place in Semester 1 of t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

A strong public kickoff for Ramadan Sports Fest 2026 at AZF

Tribune News Network Doha Amid a large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting event»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Dreama hosts second scientific research award to promote innovation in social care

Tribune News Network Doha Dreama Orphan Care Center, an entity operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, organised Scientific Research and Community Innovation Excellence ceremony under the theme “A Thought that Explores… Creativity that Inspires.” The event combined the»»»

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UPI 1h

Nor'easter expected to bury Northeast in blizzard conditions - UPI.com

1 of 3 | New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a state of emergency for her state ahead of the massive winter storm, in addition to banning commercial vehicles from all roads in the state aside from the New Jersey Turnpike. File Photo by Jonathan Fernandes/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- N»»»

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UPI 2h

Pakistan confirms Sunday attack on 7 camps in Afghanistan - UPI.com

Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif speaks on the fourth day of the 80th session of the General Debate in the UN General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in 2025. On Sunday, Pakistan confirmed attacks in Afghanistan. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2»»»

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France24 2h

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law th»»»

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France24 2h

US Secret Service kill armed man trying to access Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

An armed man was shot and killed by the US Secret Service on Sunday after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The North Carolina man, who was in his early 20s, had a gas can and a shotgun and had been reported »»»

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UPI 3h

Mexican military kills cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' - UPI.com

The Mexican military on Sunday killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, a Mexican national also known as "El Mencho," the alleged co-founder and current leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, which is a noted violent Mexican drug cartel responsible for the trafficking of fentanyl and other »»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan strikes seven militant camps near Afghan border

Pakistan’s armed forces have carried out strikes on seven alleged militant camps and hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in what officials described as a retaliatory response to a series of recent suicide bombings, local media Dawn reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Syria empties al-Hol camp as final convoy departs for Aleppo

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-»»»

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BNE 3h

Israel withdraws own bobsleigh team from Milan-Cortina Winter Games over false illness claim

Israel's Olympic Committee has withdrawn its four-man bobsleigh team from the 2026 Winter Games after an athlete falsely claimed to be ill in order to allow a substitute to race in his place, the Times of Israel reported on February 22. »»»

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BNE 3h

Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences

Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»

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BNE 3h

Khamenei says Iran will not submit to US pressure as nuclear talks continue

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said American threats against Iran produce the opposite of their intended effect, as US nuclear envoy Steve Witkoff publicly questioned why Tehran had not "submitted" despite sustained pressure from Washington, his media service reported on February 22. »»»

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BNE 3h

Students at Iranian universities chant against system as security clash with protesters

Students at at least eight universities across Iran held anti-government protests for a second consecutive day on February 22, chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei while calling for the return of the Pahlavi monarchy, according to footage and reports circula»»»

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BNE 3h

CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Should Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov fear a triumphant return of Tashiyev as his nemesis?

What kind of autocracy will take shape in Kyrgyzstan now that President Sadyr Japarov has purged co-ruler Kamchybek Tashiyev and his allies? “Today, Japarov appears to be on the brink of achieving what none of his predeces»»»

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BNE 3h

INTERVIEW: FeroInvest bets on battery storage as North Macedonia’s solar capacity grows

As renewables capacity expands in North Macedonia, the country is beginning to confront a common challenge: too much electricity at certain hours of the day and too little flexibility in the system. To address this, FeroInvest recently installed the first battery energy storage system in the countr»»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan strikes seven militant camps near Afghan border

Pakistan’s armed forces have carried out strikes on seven alleged militant camps and hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in what officials described as a retaliatory response to a series of recent suicide bombings, local media Dawn reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences

Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»

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BNE 3h

Russia dumps milk as overproduction crisis drives up dairy prices

Russia has been forced to destroy thousands of litres of unsold milk amid a nationwide overproduction crisis, and increasing imports from Belarus, according to the latest data out of the country. Farmers have been una»»»

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UPI 4h

JPMorgan closed Trump accounts after Jan. 6, court documents show - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon, pictured in 2023, has been named in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the bank for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- JPMor»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest

London: Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Eze, who nearly joined Spurs prior to moving»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Meets Bistritsa Mayor After Arson Attack

Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev met Bistritsa Mayor Samuil Popov to discuss two incidents involving Popov, including an arson attack earlier this week, the Interior Ministry press service said here on Sunday. In July 2025, masked people entered the mayor’s office building, and earlie»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Secret Service Kills Armed Man Trying to Access Trump Florida Estate

US Secret Service agents fatally shot a man armed with a shotgun who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning. Although the president often spends weekends at his resort, he and first lady Melania Trump»»»

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Libya Herald 7h

Kufra airport activates runway and taxiway lighting enabling nighttime flights

Kufra Airport announced last Tuesday (17 February) that its runway and taxiway lighting has been activated, following several days of continuous efforts by the Electricity and Runway Lighting Unit. This has resulted in the full operation of the lighting system, enhancing the airport’s readiness and»»»

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UPI 7h

Secret Service shoots, kills armed man entering Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com

An unidentified man gained unauthorized access to the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, carrying a shotgun and a gas can. He was shot and killed by law enforcement after raising the gun into a firing position. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Tanzania completes first large-scale solar power project

Dar es Salaam: Tanzania has completed its first large-scale solar power project in Kishapu District of the northwestern Shinyanga region, marking a milestone in the country's energy transformation agenda, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Lazaro Twang»»»

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RT 8h

US Secret Service kills armed man at Trump’s estate

The US Secret Service has said it shot and killed an armed man who entered President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The intruder was carrying a shotgun and a gas can, according to security officials. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The intruder, described as a whi»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

US Secret Service says shot and killed man trying to access Trump Florida estate

Miami: The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1:30 am (0630 GMT). "An armed m»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility at places later

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Monday, will be cold and misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places later. Offshore, it will be hazy at times. Inshore winds will be northwesterly at a spe»»»

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Kathimerini 9h

Doctors rally over military service rules for residents

Hospital doctors’ unions plan a protest Wednesday at the Defense Ministry, demanding the reinstatement of military service deferments for medical residents until age 33. The Federation of Hospital Doctors (OENGE) and the Athens-Piraeus hospital doctors’ union (EINAP) say a new law effectively ends »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Algeria Tenders to Buy Nominal 50,000 Metric Tons Soft Milling Wheat

Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Sunday. The tender sought a nominal 50,000 metric tons but Algeria often buys considerably more in its tenders than the nominal volume sought»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

New study shows screen exposure may affect brain development in infants

Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, along with th»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It

Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»

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Sana 10h

Syria holds workshop on data governance to strengthen social protection system

Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»

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Kathimerini 10h

Search resumes for 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain

Search teams resumed Sunday morning for a 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain, taking advantage of a temporary break in severe weather, though dense fog continues to make the operation difficult. The man, part of a 17-member group from the Piraeus Nature Club, told fellow hikers he could»»»

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Kathimerini 11h

Taxi driver fined for using app instead of meter in Thessaloniki

Police issued a fine to a taxi driver for using a mobile app to calculate fares instead of the legally required meter, an action that had drawn negative attention on social media. The violation was recorded during a series of traffic safety checks across Thessaloniki by the city’s Traffic Police. O»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Travel alert: Etihad cancels flights to New York, Newark amid US snowstorm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights to and from the United States due to a severe winter storm affecting parts of North America. A fast-developing Nor’easter is set to batter the US East Coast with 1–2 feet of snow beginning Sunday, bringing significant travel disrup»»»

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Kathimerini 12h

Woman killed, two men injured in Patra traffic crash

A 45-year-old woman was killed and two men, aged 45 and 19, were injured in a traffic accident early Sunday in the Ovrya neighborhood of Patra. The woman was a passenger in a car driven by the 45-year-old man when it collided with another vehicle driven by the 19-year-old. Both drivers were hospita»»»

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Novinite 15h

Bulgaria’s Investment Fund Assets Reach 7.05 Billion Euros

Assets managed by Bulgarian and foreign investment funds operating in the country reached BGN 13.79 billion (approximately EUR 7.05 billion) at the end of December 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank. On an annual basis, this represents an increase of BGN 1.99 billi»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

QSE Index opens lower

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange, QSE, general index edged down 0.04 percent at the start of trading on Sunday, shedding 4.87 points to 11,224, compared to the previous session's closing. The market was weighed down by declines across four sectors, led by Transportation (-0.48 pecent), followe»»»

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UPI 15h

On This Day, Feb. 22: Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquake kills 185 - UPI.com

On Feb. 22, 2011, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake severely damaged Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, killing 185 people and injuring up to 2,000. 1 of 6 | The Christchurch Catholic Cathedral is extensively damaged after an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, 2011. Fil»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Emirates cancels, reschedules Dubai–New York flights as US braces for blizzard

Dubai: Emirates has cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York due to the anticipated impact of a fast-developing Nor’easter, which is set to slam the US East Coast from Sunday. The storm is expected to bring 1–2 feet of snow across major cities, including New York, Boston, Phil»»»

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Novinite 15h

Promised Stability, Delivered Chaos: The 399-Day "Zhelyazkov" Cabinet That Governed in Someone Else's Shadow

It was supposed to last four years. It lasted just 399 days - 70 of them spent in caretaker status after the prime minister's own resignation. The cabinet of Rosen Zhelyazkov, Bulgaria's 105th government, came to power on January 16, 2025 promising stability after years of political paralysis, only»»»

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Kathimerini 16h

Man sought in alleged assault of disabled woman in Athens

A 25-year-old woman with disabilities was allegedly sexually assaulted inside her home in the Kypseli district of Athens. The woman’s mother told authorities the attack occurred while she briefly left for a nearby pharmacy. Upon returning, she said she found a 64-year-old man, known to the family, »»»

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Al Awsat 16h

IMF Acknowledges Economic Turnaround in Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan's economic outlook, stating that policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy, contain inflation and rebuild confidence, as the country prepares for a fresh round of re»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Devos clinches CSI5* feature triumph at CHI Al Shaqab

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»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Al Duhail, Al Arabi play out 1-1 draw in QSL

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi played out a 1-1 draw in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The result left sixth-placed Al Arabi on 24 points, while Al Duhail, in eighth, moved to 21 points. Al Arabi took the lead in the 23rd minute when Karl Toko E»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Dominant Alcaraz lifts Qatar Open title

Doha, Qatar: Spanish maestro Carlos Alcaraz made winning an ATP 500 title look effortless yesterday as he defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 to capture the Qatar ExxonMobil Open crown with a commanding display in Doha. At a packed Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the world No. 1 brushed »»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Tasklink introduces fully integrated technical work management platform

Doha, Qatar: Amid the rapid digital transformation taking place in Qatar, the entrepreneurship sector is experiencing noticeable growth acceleration, driven by technological advancements and the increasing reliance on digital solutions across various industries. It has become a central pillar in th»»»

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